Why Choose Benchmark Education? Many educational publishing companies say their literacy programs are best. So what makes Benchmark Education programs different? In 1998, we published our first literacy resources. Though we have grown, our mission has not changed: to provide classroom-tested solutions that help differentiate instruction and enable EVERY student to achieve success. Our research-proven programs include content-rich leveled books, differentiated instruction, intervention programs, and professional development that help you meet the needs of ALL kinds of learners – including needs not met by other educational publishers. Choose Benchmark Education and get exceptional teacher tools proven to accelerate student achievement.