Moonshot Video Series: A School Transformation Masterclass

In Production • Completed Fall 2025

The Children’s Literacy Project (CLP), in partnership with the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) and The Learning Alliance (TLA), is in the process of producing a groundbreaking 10-12 module video masterclass series.

This series chronicles the incredible transformation of the Indian River County School District and TLA’s Moonshot Moment Initiative. What began as a failing “D” school in Florida has become the most improved school in the state, earning an “A” rating and demonstrating the power of collaborative, data-driven education reform.

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A little girl around 5 holding a flashcard. Close up shot. She has blonde hair.
Little girl sitting at a school desk writing with a pencil. The room is dark and there is a spot light of color shinning on her.
Vinyl decal of Moonshot School Logo
Two middle aged white women sitting down, one is looking at the other wone while she is talking to the camera.
A brightly lit classroom full of students sitting at a desk. The focal point in on a little boy who is reading a book and holding a pencil.
A Little black boy sitting at a desk. The room in dark and there is a dramatic spotlight on him. He appears to be sitting alone, in a somewhat empty room.
An African American teacher sitting at the front of desk with 5 children in front of her. She is holding up a paper, teaching the children how to read.
about moonshot
The Moonshot Video Series explores key strategies that drove this transformation, including decisive curriculum and staffing changes, improved classroom techniques, five literacy blocks a day, a data-centric approach, and a relentless commitment to prioritizing what is "best for kids."

The results are extraordinary: reading proficiency rose from 18% to 70%, with an ambitious goal of reaching 90% within two more years. This video masterclass provides educators, administrators, and community leaders with replicable models of systemic change that prioritize literacy as a cornerstone of academic success.

The Modules Overview

MODULE 1
The Moonshot Overview

The set up, what we’re all about, and why you should listen.

MODULE 2
The Power of Vision

Why you need a big vision for your community to transform the way you educate your children.

MODULE 3
The Superintendent

THE NECESSITY FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP

MODULE 4
The Principle

How to re-engineer an elementary school to focus on early childhood literacy and change a school's culture. 

MODULE 5
How We Run a Classroom

Teachers are our most important asset.

MODULE 6
New Roles

Coaches + Intervention Staff + Specialists

MODULE 7
The Curriculum of Science of Reading and Science of Learning:

How we help kids

MODULE 8
Engaged Community

The Power of Outside Support

MODULE 9
Demystifying Data

How we employ data and analytics to serve our kids

MODULE 10
Art Literacy

The power of art, movement, and music in teaching

MODULE 11
The Moonshot School

OUR MOST COMPLETE APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YET

MODULE 12
Ready and Able to Learn

The importance of pre-natal development and how it supports the schools and the student experience.

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