At Pleasant Run Elementary School, a powerful shift is happening—one page, one student, and one breakthrough at a time.
Through its partnership with the citywide Circle City Readers initiative, the school is making measurable strides in early literacy, helping young learners build the foundational skills they need for long-term success. Focused primarily on kindergarten through third grade, the program provides high-dosage tutoring multiple times each week, pairing students with trained tutors who deliver targeted, research-based reading instruction.
The results are encouraging.
Students who once struggled to recognize letters and sounds are now decoding words, reading with greater confidence, and improving their fluency. According to program data, all participating students have shown growth from their starting points, with many making significant gains in accuracy and comprehension. Teachers and tutors alike have noted a visible boost not only in reading ability, but in student confidence and classroom engagement.
That progress is reflected in the school’s overall performance. Pleasant Run Elementary now boasts one of the highest literacy outcomes in MSD of Warren Township in IREAD-3 pass rates—an important benchmark for third-grade reading proficiency.
What makes the difference? Consistency, intentional instruction, and relationships. Students work with the same tutors throughout the program, creating a sense of trust and continuity that supports deeper learning. Lessons are aligned with classroom instruction, ensuring that students receive reinforcement, not repetition.
For families and educators, the impact is clear: this is more than a program—it’s a pathway. A pathway to confidence, academic achievement, and brighter futures.
At Pleasant Run, the story is still being written—but already, it’s one worth celebrating.