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This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time
By Stacker at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 5 min read
Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it’s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year.
“It’s something that the students are very, very p...
Key takeaway “It’s something that the students are very, very proud of,” librarian Annelise Rodriguez, who created and manages the Millionaires Club, told The 74.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While Windsor Park Elementary's achievements are notable, El Paso County schools can draw inspiration from the Millionaires Club's success in motivating young readers. The fact that nearly two-thirds of Windsor Park's third graders were projected to be proficient in reading, but actually achieved a 96% proficiency rate, suggests that targeted programs can make a significant impact. El Paso schools, which serve a similar demographic with a large Hispanic population, may consider implementing similar initiatives to boost reading scores. The International Baccalaureate program at Windsor Park also offers a model for rigorous instruction and inquiry-based learning that could be explored in El Paso's own schools. As El Paso educators and administrators look to improve literacy rates, they may find valuable lessons in the strategies employed by Windsor Park Elementary, particularly in its use of recognition and motivation to drive student achievement.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it’s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year.
“It’s something that the students are very, very p...
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