Closing the Foundational Literacy Gap: How ESGI Transforms Early Reading Success

Granite City Schools more than doubled the number of students proficient in key literacy skills using ESGI.

New White Paper! Early literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, yet too many students struggle to develop foundational reading skills. According to edWeek, only 47% of kindergarteners and 48% of first graders reach grade-level reading proficiency, a gap that can have lasting consequences. This is where ESGI makes a difference! By providing real-time data on foundational skill development, ESGI empowers educators to identify skill gaps early, group students for targeted instruction, and track growth over time—ensuring every child gets the support they need, exactly when they need it.

Granite City Schools’ Literacy Transformation

Granite City School District saw remarkable results after implementing ESGI:

• • Kindergarten students mastering letter-sound production soared from 45% to 91%

• • First-grade proficiency in letter-sound production jumped from 59% to 98%

With ESGI, teachers gained immediate, actionable insights that helped them adjust instruction in real-time, accelerating student learning and closing critical literacy gaps.

Discover the Research-Backed Strategies Behind This Success

Our latest white paper explores how ESGI, in partnership with literacy consultant Donna Whyte, helped Granite City educators transform early reading instruction. Inside, you’ll find:

• • The Research: Why real-time progress monitoring is essential for foundational literacy development

• • The Success Stories: Firsthand accounts from educators who saw measurable student gains

• • The Strategies: Practical, easy-to-implement approaches to closing literacy gaps in your district

Read the Full White Paper Today

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About ESGI

ESGI is a comprehensive solution designed to support early elementary educators in assessing and monitoring foundational skill development. ESGI provides real-time data, empowering teachers, specialists, and administrators to track student performance, intervene early and tailor instruction to individual needs. ESGI seamlessly integrates within the MTSS framework, offering targeted progress monitoring and common formative assessments aligned with curriculum standards. By simplifying intervention strategies, ESGI helps improve outcomes for students from Pre-K through 2nd grade and beyond.