Literacy for All Students - The Case Studies
SchoolSmartKC’s Citywide Initiative to Build Better Readers in the Kansas City Public Education System
By Lynne Wells Graziano, Jessica Slaton, Daniela Torre Gibney, Titilayo Tinubu Ali
In partnership with Bellwether Education Partners, this three-part case study series documents SchoolSmartKC’s early literacy initiative, detailing its origins, district and charter collaboration, implementation strategy, and lessons for replication by communities focused on improving reading proficiency.
A Case Study on Design
This case study analyzes the design of the Literacy for All Students (LFAS) early literacy initiative in Kansas City, highlighting its evidence-based reading instruction model, district and charter school collaboration, strategic partnerships, and continuous improvement practices aimed at increasing student reading proficiency.
A Case Study on Partnerships
This case study examines how SchoolSmartKC built cross-sector partnerships across Kansas City to launch the Literacy for All Students (LFAS) early literacy initiative, bringing together district and charter school leaders, educators, funders, community organizations, and families to improve student reading outcomes.
A Case Study on Implementation
This case study examines how the Literacy for All Students (LFAS) early literacy initiative in Kansas City moved from concept to implementation, detailing the evidence-based reading strategies deployed, early student outcomes, and practical lessons for communities working to improve reading proficiency.