Pupil Progress Success Stories
Jumeirah English Speaking School, Dubai
Jumeirah English Speaking School, Dubai
Accelerated Reader and Star Reading have had a massive impact.
The International School with the Complete Literacy Solution
Rashid School for Boys Secondary Section, Dubai, UAE
The English College in Prague
The English College in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
A solid support system from Renaissance
Reachout and Jonan High School, Japan
I introduced myON and Star Assessment at Reachout and Jonan High School, and both schools are doing very well. I incorporate myON news into regular lessons that are not extensive reading. Project function is great, and we make heavy use of it.
A noticeable new reading culture
Dunstone Primary School, Plymouth
We spoke to Teaching Assistant (TA), Sally Geary, who has been with the school for twelve years. Sally was only recently appointed the primary contact for Accelerated Reader since January 2019. With the help of a team of dedicated TAs, Sally oversees the daily maintenance and effective administration of the Accelerated Reader and Star Reading programmes. The team have one goal, to help nurture a love of reading for all pupils.
The north east multi-academy trust with a new-look assessment strategy
Wise Academies, North East
We spoke to Natalie Fountain, Executive Head and Regional Hub Leader (Sunderland) who has been in her role at Wise Academies for almost two years about how the trust use Accelerated Reader.
The Trust with the new Reading and Assessment Strategy
Chiltern Learning Trust, Bedfordshire
Seven schools across the Chiltern Learning Trust use Renaissance solutions. We spoke to Nicola Hickton, Associate Assistant Head and Director of Standards for English in the trust, and Klaudia Jablonska, Literacy Lead at Putteridge High School. They shared their experiences and how Accelerated Reader and Star Reading are used both within the school and across the trust as a whole.
Using Accelerated Reader to empower reluctant readers
Thorpedene Primary School, Shoeburyness
Thorpedene Primary School is a large primary school in Shoeburyness, Essex. We spoke to two of their members of staff about how the programme has impacted on their students and supported their vision of creating a culture of reading for pleasure.
Primary school wins national English award!
Joseph Cash Primary School, Coventry
Joseph Cash Primary School has been shortlisted in the Tes School Awards for 'English teacher or Team of the Year!' Here, two members of staff at the school tell us how Accelerated Reader has helped them towards this accolade.
Happy teachers and happy students!
Acorn Integrated Nursery & Primary School, Carrickfergus
Athena Davis, the Literacy Coordinator at Acorn Integrated Nursery & Primary School, describes how the features of Accelerated Reader and Star Reading help their teachers, give children better learning experiences.