CASE STUDY
Empowering All Learners to Read with Sora
Westerville City Schools serves a diverse K–12 population with a wide range of reading abilities and learning needs.
By adopting Sora, OverDrive’s student reading app, the district empowered every student to read independently, confidently, and on their own schedule.
Challenge & solution
Westerville needed a solution that would:
- Support accessibility and personalized learning
- Remove barriers tied to format, availability, and device access
- Enable all students to read successfully
Sora delivered:
- Adjustable text, read-along features, and audiobooks
- Flexible access on any device
- Easy integration into classroom and independent reading routines
The measurable impact
From boosting engagement to supporting personalized learning and extending access beyond the classroom, these highlights show the district’s impact in action.
92%
of students reported liking reading
87%
first-year digital circulation increase
From the front lines...
I have noticed an increase in excitement around reading, as well as more curiosity. I enjoy looking at our data based on usage. It is very exciting to see after hosting conversations about Sora and how it can be used in the classroom – then immediately seeing the usage of Sora drastically increase.
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