Summer Is Here—and So Is Adira Reads

School’s out, and summer is here. But for us at Adira Reads, that doesn’t mean the learning stops—it means we get to do things differently.

Too often, summer is seen as a break from academics. But a growing body of research tells us something powerful: summer is actually an opportunity. A comprehensive meta-analysis of 41 studies from the U.S. and Canada found that children who engaged in summer reading—whether through teacher-led instruction or self-directed book reading—made meaningful gains in reading skills. The benefits were especially pronounced for low-income students when the programs were grounded in research-based practices.

That’s why Adira Reads is showing up strong this summer.

This year, we're supporting three summer programs with our TILT Tech with Adira Reads system. Before the first day of programming, students were assessed using one of two diagnostic tools to ensure we hit the ground running. Instruction didn’t start with guesswork—it started with insight.

Students now have individualized learning plans and are grouped by instructional needs, aligned to both the program curriculum and their available learning time. That means every moment counts. Instruction is targeted. Teachers and program staff receive real-time support. And thanks to our tech-powered visibility, we’re tracking attendance, mastery, and growth every week.

The goal is clear: no wasted time, no missed potential.

We believe that summer should be a season for joy—and for progress. With Adira Reads, students don’t just avoid the “summer slide”—they climb.

Stay tuned. Our summer progress report is coming soon, and we can’t wait to share the impact.