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Board hears Paloma literacy app pilot for K–2; company cites higher growth for participating students

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Paloma representatives presented a pilot of a K–2 family literacy web app that text-links lessons to caregivers; the company said students using Paloma three times weekly saw about 45% more growth in one year and the district will pilot the app at Broadmoor for the rest of the semester.

District staff introduced Paloma, a web-based literacy tool for K–2 families that sends daily lesson links via text message, requires no login and offers brief videos for caregivers, guided practice and personalized story content when weekly lessons are completed.

Mackenzie, a member of Paloma’s school success…

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