Lawmakers have so far released just $9 million to help implement the curriculum, leaving more than $40 million unspent.

About 16,238 third graders failed South Carolina reading tests last year. That number has been nearly cut in half.

Really Great Reading, founded 20 years ago by Scott DeSimone, includes a defined scope and sequence for letter recognition, phonemic awareness and phonics instruction.

Really Great Reading is dedicated to improving reading outcomes for students by developing materials that align with the latest research and educational standards. It offers foundational literacy ...

The study and science of reading over several decades has led educators and experts to better understand what works with all kinds of students. Really Great Reading, founded 20 years ago by Scott ...

Really Great Reading, founded 20 years ago by Scott DeSimone, includes a defined scope and sequence for letter recognition, phonemic awareness and phonics instruction.

"The first one is 'Really Great Reading' which is a phonics curriculum for our students, (for) Pre-K through second grade," Barker said.