La Porte ISD has been awarded a $250,000 grant as one of eight winning districts selected from a competitive field of 16 finalists for the Texas Reads, Texas Leads initiative, a $3 million program funded by The Moody Foundation and the Charles Butt Foundation. 

TXRL is a bold initiative aimed at transforming early literacy instruction in Texas by promoting evidence-based practices rooted in the science of teaching reading (STR) and blended learning pedagogy. Through this investment, La Porte ISD will implement its comprehensive K-3 Literacy Plan, which outlines strategic actions, key decision points, and targeted district investments to improve reading proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade. 

La Porte ISD’s selection as a TXRL grant recipient reflects the strength of its proposal and its commitment to ensuring all students master foundational reading skills by the end of third grade. The district will receive not only the $250,000 grant but also ongoing technical support and access to statewide learning communities through June 2027. 

Originally selected as one of 16 finalist districts representing the geographic and demographic diversity of Texas, La Porte ISD stood out for its vision, leadership, and strategic approach to integrating STR-aligned practices throughout its schools. The finalist cohort included districts ranging in size from 2,000 to 56,000 students and spanned suburban, rural, and urban communities. 

La Porte ISD will participate in continued professional learning, convenings, and implementation workshops throughout the 2024–2025 school year. This ongoing collaboration will further strengthen its efforts to improve K-3 literacy outcomes and serve as a model for districts across the state.