Student achievement is plummeting—but inside the classroom, PSI is helping educators turn it around.
The numbers are in—and they’re worse than anyone expected. This September, the Nation’s Report Card confirmed what many teachers already feel every day: student achievement is falling fast.
According to the latest NAEP results, high school seniors are reading at the lowest levels in decades. Math scores have also dropped significantly, and middle school science performance has reversed nearly 10 years of progress. In fact, a staggering 32% of 12th graders now score below the basic level in reading—an all-time high.
For school leaders and policymakers, these figures raise red flags. But for teachers, the stakes are personal. Behind every data point is a student—bright, capable, and struggling to keep up.
This isn’t a temporary dip. It’s a full-scale academic emergency.
And this is where PSI steps in.
At PSI, we believe every solution starts in the classroom. That’s why our entire model is designed to equip teachers with what they need most: real support, embedded specialists, flexible programs, and practical tools that move the needle on student success.
“It always starts in the classroom,” says Amanda Mooney. “Teachers need the tools and resources to meet students where they are. PSI makes sure they don’t have to do it alone.”
The Support Teachers Deserve—Where and When They Need It
PSI works side-by-side with schools to build on-the-ground support systems that are scalable, effective, and aligned to real classroom needs.
Here’s what that looks like in action:
- Embedded specialists. From school psychologists and speech-language pathologists to nurses and intervention specialists, PSI brings the right experts into your schools to close academic and behavioral gaps in real time.
- Instructional acceleration. Small-group push-in/pull-out tutoring, MTSS execution, and actionable short-cycle assessments that tie directly into everyday instruction.
- Mental health and behavioral services. Tiered supports, counseling, crisis management, and family engagement to help students thrive emotionally and socially.
- Reliable operations. Scalable staffing, consistent service delivery, and clear communication—backed by models that fit your budget and your schedule.
“Every school is different,” explains Heidi Poschner. “We customize programs to meet students’ needs while staying within budgets. That flexibility ensures students get the academic and behavioral support they deserve.”
Not Just a Quick Fix—A True Partnership
At PSI, we don’t believe in band-aid solutions. Student achievement doesn’t change overnight, and it doesn’t improve without consistency. That’s why our focus is long-term partnership—not temporary staffing or one-off programs.
We work with school leaders, teachers, and families to build continuity, drive measurable growth, and create a sustainable model that works year over year.
“We’re not just filling gaps,” adds Meredith Sitko. “We’re building long-term partnerships that raise student achievement and give teachers confidence that they have the right team behind them.”
The Data Tells One Story. PSI Helps You Write the Next One.
The Nation’s Report Card shows us where we are—but not where we have to stay.
If your school is ready to move from alarm to action, PSI is ready to walk with you—every step of the way.
👉 Contact PSI today to give your teachers the support they need—and your students the future they deserve.