Fulcrum Education Solutions and OpenLiteracy Partner with New Offering to Transform Instructional Coherence and Literacy Outcomes
Chicago, IL — Feb 19, 2025: Fulcrum Education Solutions and OpenLiteracy, two leaders in educational support and innovation, are thrilled to announce a collaborative new offering designed to empower school leaders to bring instructional coherence to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and provide high-impact 1:1 tutoring to schools nationwide.
This collaboration combines Fulcrum Education Solutions' expertise in developing leadership, optimizing programs, and enhancing processes with OpenLiteracy's proven results in delivering virtual literacy tutoring, creating a comprehensive approach to supporting educators and students in a coherent MTSS instructional system.
“At Fulcrum, we’re committed to empowering schools with the tools and strategies they need to align instructional practices and maximize student success in literacy,” said Rickie Yudin, Partner at Fulcrum Education Solutions. “Partnering with OpenLiteracy allows us to integrate our systems for school improvement with their unmatched literacy tutoring expertise, creating a powerful pathway to accelerated learning in reading.”
The partnership is uniquely positioned to address the growing need for cohesive instructional frameworks within MTSS, ensuring all students receive the targeted support they need to thrive. Together, the two organizations will:
Streamline Instructional Practices: Deliver professional development and coaching that aligns Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instructional strategies for teachers and school leaders.
Enhance Literacy Outcomes: Provide 1:1 virtual tutoring delivered by certified teachers, leveraging OpenLiteracy’s proven methodology, which has shown that students can achieve at least two years of growth in literacy within one year of consistent tutoring.
Build Sustainable Systems: Support schools in creating actionable plans that integrate high-quality instruction and interventions seamlessly into existing systems.
“Our partnership with Fulcrum Education Solutions represents a shared commitment to transforming literacy outcomes and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education,” said Sarah Scott Frank, CEO of OpenLiteracy. “By uniting our strengths, we’re empowering schools to build systems that not only support students but also create lasting impact for educators and communities.”
This partnership will launch in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with plans to expand nationwide. Schools and districts interested in learning more about this collaboration are encouraged to visit Fulcrum or OpenLiteracy’s website.
About Fulcrum Education Solutions: Fulcrum Education Solutions has partnered with 150+ schools and organizations to diagnose specific needs, prioritize key levers, and provide personalized support and development to achieve sustainable success. Fulcrum Education Solutions partners with schools, districts, and organizations to enhance human-centered practices, build effective leadership, and accelerate impact. With a focus on aligning systems to support teachers and leaders, Fulcrum empowers leaders to create sustainable, highly-effective environments. Learn more at FulcrumEducationSolutions.com.
About OpenLiteracy: OpenLiteracy is a results-driven virtual tutoring company committed to transforming literacy outcomes across the United States. They’ve worked with thousands of students to transform literacy outcomes. Specializing in 1:1 literacy tutoring and system-level support for schools, OpenLiteracy partners with schools and districts to deliver strategic alignment, effective communication, and measurable results. Learn more at OpenLiteracy.com.
Media Contact: Sarah Scott
sarah@openliteracy.com
