Really Great Reading Introduces RGR Nova™, the Literacy Outcomes System (LitOS™), Declaring a New Era for Partnership in Education

Districts can tie a portion of RGR's fees to verified reading growth, investing in teacher capacity and student results, not more programs.

BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Really Great Reading (RGR), an education outcomes company, today at the Council of Great City Schools Annual Conference, announced a fundamental shift in how school districts can tackle the literacy crisis. Building on 20 years of evidence-driven growth, modern innovations, and a bold business approach, the organization is launching RGR Nova™, the first Literacy Outcomes System (LitOS™). This new category of education solution replaces disconnected products with a single system designed for measurable results.

The way schools buy literacy programs isn't working. More than two-thirds of U.S. students are not reading proficiently, a crisis that has worsened over the past decade. Districts deserve to know that their investments in programs, licenses, and training days are driving growth, yet they still struggle with fragmented tools, overburdened teachers, and no clear way to know whether students are actually learning until well after the money has been spent. And providers get paid regardless of outcomes.

"Education leaders tell us they're flooded with disjointed products that may or may not work, and our children are paying the price," said Karl Rectanus, CEO of Really Great Reading. "With RGR Nova, we are drawing a line in the sand. It's time for a Literacy Outcomes System, not more silver bullets. We're so committed to driving measurable literacy gains that we are putting our own revenue on the line."

Purpose-built with school districts, leading states including Indiana, industry leaders, researchers, and evidence-grounded partners, RGR Nova is a revolutionary approach to improving outcomes that:

• Builds lasting district capacity. Teacher-led by design, RGR Nova does the analytical heavy lifting so teachers can focus on teaching, and builds expertise that stays in the district.
• Creates coherence, not complexity. One system connects what districts now buy separately, creating a clear path to improving every student's learning. 
• Measures what matters. RGR Nova shows what each student knows and needs next, and gives leaders and educators a clear view of progress during the year, while there is still time to act.
• Partners for outcomes. Districts can choose outcomes-based contracts that tie a portion of RGR's fees to their teacher and student learning goals, including verified reading growth.

"We know what it takes to teach students to read. Now, the tools, research, and policy exist to dramatically change the trajectory of literacy," Rectanus added. "With RGR Nova, we are inviting education leaders to join and lead the Education Outcomes Movement by truly partnering for the success of their students and teachers, today and well into the future."

To learn more about RGR Nova, the Literacy Outcomes System (LitOS) built for the Education Outcomes Movement, visit reallygreatreading.com/nova or book a private first look with the RGR team.

About Really Great Reading (RGR)

Really Great Reading partners with states and districts to build teachers' confidence and capacity to help every student become a proficient reader. For more than 20 years, RGR has partnered with thousands of districts, helping millions of students across all 50 states. Grounded in the Science of Reading and built on evidence, RGR Nova™ is the first Literacy Outcomes System (LitOS™) leading the Education Outcomes Movement to create a world where every student can joyfully learn to read and succeed in life. To learn more, visit: www.reallygreatreading.com.

SOURCE Really Great Reading