How Rhode Island Is Scaling Statewide SAT Readiness with Khan Academy

Why It Matters

If sustained, Rhode Island’s approach could narrow equity gaps by giving all students access to high-quality, research-backed SAT prep and improving college readiness systemwide, offering a scalable template for other states. This model ties proven digital resources to district-level implementation supports that research shows are critical for impact.

Summary

Rhode Island has partnered statewide with Khan Academy’s district program to scale free, digital SAT preparation and broader college-readiness supports across every high school. The initiative—backed by rostering, training, data insights and access to Khanmigo—now reaches nearly two‑thirds of eligible students and has produced early, measurable gains in math proficiency at schools like Central High. Khan Academy and state leaders say the program’s structured rollout, rather than ad‑hoc use of tech, is driving results and student engagement. Officials present the effort as a replicable model for boosting college readiness at scale.