Dragonfly Takes Flight: Imagine Learning Launches a Next-Generation K-5 Literacy Program That Brings Knowledge to Life

In today's classrooms, the need for deep, connected knowledge has never been greater. Research shows that students become stronger readers when they build background and vocabulary across rich, meaningful topics. Dragonfly makes this possible by pairing the science of reading with authentic texts, explicit skills, and original media in a clear, consistent structure that makes high-quality instruction easier to deliver — and creates a literacy experience that builds skills and knowledge together, every single day.   

"Our goal in creating Dragonfly was to design a curriculum that truly engages and challenges young learners — teaching reading in a way that sparks imagination and fuels curiosity about the world," said Robert Romano, GM of Core Humanities at Imagine Learning. "Knowledge is the key to understanding. By blending skills instruction, authentic texts, and dynamic media, Dragonfly empowers students to make connections, think critically, and develop a deeper understanding of their world and their place in it."

Why Knowledge Matters — Lift Off with Dragonfly

Too often, literacy instruction focuses only on discrete skills, leaving students without the background knowledge that fuels comprehension. Dragonfly changes that. Each module is rooted in content-rich topics that broaden students' horizons while strengthening the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that unlock future learning.   

With Dragonfly, teachers and students can expect:

For Teachers:

• Ready-to-teach lessons with built-in modeling and knowledge-based instruction
• A digital platform for planning, delivery, and progress monitoring
• Seamless print and digital integration for classroom flexibility
• Foundational skills options for whole-group, small-group, and independent learning

For Students:

• Authentic texts and engaging knowledge-rich themes
• Dynamic media like Discovery Point, Sound Safari, and WingsTV
• Daily opportunities to read, write, speak, and collaborate around big ideas

"Every classroom is full of unique learners, and every teacher is balancing limited time with big expectations," said Kinsey Rawe, EVP and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. "Dragonfly was built to meet students where they are, providing the right support at the right time, and set them up with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in literacy, not just in school, but in life."

A Literacy Program That Connects the Dots

Dragonfly's Knowledge Building and Foundational Skills program unites phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening into one clear instruction arc — while ensuring every activity builds towards deeper understanding. With embedded assessments, tools for real-time differentiation, and consistent instructional routines, Dragonfly will inspire confidence in educators and give students purpose.

Ready to Lift Off with Literacy and See Knowledge in Action?

Be among the first to take flight with Dragonfly! Starting in the 2025–26 school year, pilots will be available in school districts nationwide, with full classroom availability coming in 2026–27. Explore samples, digital previews, and more now at ImagineLearning.com/Dragonfly

About Imagine Learning 

Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental solutions. Imagine Learning. Empower potential.^® Learn more: imaginelearning.com.

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SOURCE Imagine Learning LLC