Q&A: How Marlin ISD Used Early Learning to Drive Record Academic Growth

A Conversation with Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Marlin ISD 

Once Texas’s longest low-performing district, Marlin ISD now leads the state in academic growth. How did they do it? Early literacy and math intervention, data-driven instruction, and high-quality curriculum resources like Reading Eggs and Mathseeds played a critical role. 

“We intervene early. If a first grader is two grade levels behind, it’s not too late to catch them up.”
— Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent, Marlin ISD 

Inside the Q&A, You’ll Learn: 

• How early literacy & math instruction transformed Marlin ISD 

• Why the Science of Reading is key to long-term success 

• How data-driven interventions accelerate student progress 

Discover how your district can replicate Marlin ISD’s success.

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