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Large AZ District Sees Improved Math Achievement for K-8 with DreamBox Math

See why K-8 students whose DreamBox Math usage was higher performed better on end-of-year math assessments across multiple subgroups.
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Large California District Sees Improved Math Achievement for K-5 with DreamBox Math 
Students who used DreamBox Math at either moderate or high frequency both had significantly higher assessment...
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DreamBox Math Study at Large NC District: ESSA Evidence Level III
Learn how K–5 students using DreamBox Math scored significantly higher on NWEA MAP and state assessments—regardless...
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Reading Plus Study Links Usage to Growth on SC ELA Exams
Explore how one South Carolina district examined Reading Plus usage and its relationship to student performance...
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Discovery Education's Impact on Student Achievement​
See how Discovery Education’s K-12 digital tools are connected to improvements in student outcomes—across...
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AZ Study Shows Experience Impacts Student Achievement
Schools with 20+ teachers and 20+ students using Experience across two years saw significant gains in...
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Science Techbook Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Explore the logic model behind Science Techbook—an ESSA Tier IV framework that lays the groundwork for...
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Social Studies Techbook Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Explore how Social Studies Techbook's logic model aligns with ESSA Tier IV standards, outlining its framework...
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Large AZ District Sees Improved Math Achievement for K-8 with DreamBox Math
See why K-8 students whose DreamBox Math usage was higher performed better on end-of-year math assessments...
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Osceola County Sees Nearly 200% ROI for DreamBox Math
Osceola County found DreamBox Math boosted FSA scores and proved a “highly successful intervention” with...
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Reading Plus Rated Strong by Evidence for ESSA
Learn why DreamBox Reading earned ESSA’s highest evidence rating, backed by research on its impact for...
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Harvard Study Suggests DreamBox Math Impact on Student Learning Outcomes
Harvard found that 20 minutes/week on DreamBox Math boosts NWEA MAP scores by 2.5 points—with even greater...
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Exploring Fairness in an Adaptive Learning Platform
Discover how DreamBox evaluates fairness and bias in its adaptive math engine, using real usage data...
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DreamBox Math Rated Strong by Evidence for ESSA
Learn why DreamBox Math earned ESSA’s “Strong” rating—research shows students scored higher than peers,...
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South Carolina Educators Feedback on Experience
See what South Carolina educators shared about using Discovery Education Experience in their classrooms—and...
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Mystery Science Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Peek into how Mystery Science is built on an ESSA-aligned logic model—a research-backed blueprint shaping...
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Mystery Writing Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Explore how Mystery Writing's logic model aligns with ESSA Tier IV standards, outlining its framework...
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Reading Motivation and Reading Success: A Two-Way Street
Discover how Reading Plus explores the link between motivation (interest and confidence) and reading...
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DreamBox Math Study at William Penn School District: ESSA Evidence Level III
William Penn's K–6 students who used DreamBox Math achieved significantly higher spring math scores—with...
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DreamBox Math Drives K-5 Student Achievement in Pinellas, FL
In just eight weeks, K–5 students completing 5+ DreamBox lessons per week gained over 5 national percentile...
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Research from Over 100,000 Students Shows DreamBox Math Works
Analysis of 100K+ K–8 learners shows DreamBox Math improves math proficiency across environments and...
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DreamBox Reading Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Discover DreamBox Reading’s ESSA‑aligned logic model (Level IV) that lays the groundwork for future evidence...
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DoodleMath Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
See how DoodleMath’s ESSA-aligned logic model supports effective math learning and provides a framework...
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Review of Reading Plus Insight Assessment
The Reading Plus InSight assessment earned NCII’s top “convincing evidence” rating for validity, reliability,...
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ELL Students See Significant Growth on EOY Assessments with DreamBox Math
ELL students in Napa Valley gained 8 percentile points on year-end math tests when using DreamBox Math...
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Florida Study Shows Correlation between Discovery Education and Student Achievement
See how Discovery Education products in Florida schools relate to state assessment gains across subjects—via...
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North Carolina Statewide Study Summary of Findings
See how Discovery Education partner schools in North Carolina compared to non-partner schools on key...
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Mystery Science Theory of Action
See how Mystery Science’s theory of action connects engaging lessons to measurable outcomes, guiding...
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Developing Critical Lab Skills with Video-Based Activities
Discover how targeted video labs enhance physics students’ model‑making and model‑breaking skills.
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Texas Study Shows Correlation Between Discovery Education and Student Achievement
See how schools using Discovery Education in Texas showed stronger performance on state assessments across...
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Sahuarita and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Partnership Impacts Grade-Level Proficiency​
Explore how a district partnership with Discovery Education and Freeport-McMoRan aimed to elevate K–8...
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Discovery Education Experience Logic Model: ESSA Evidence Level IV​
Explore the strategy behind Discovery Education Experience through its ESSA Tier IV logic model—designed...
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An Implementation Study of the Impact of Science Techbook in Sahuarita, Arizona​
A McREL study of Sahuarita middle schools shows how educators used Science Techbook to enhance instruction...
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Bellevue Public Schools Project STEM Insights, Year 2​
Discover how Project STEM in Bellevue, NE explored new approaches to enhance elementary STEM education—especially...
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What Works Clearinghouse Review of DreamBox Reading
See how the US Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse reviewed a grades 5–9 literacy program...
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