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Lindsay Unified School District: Academic gains with Reading Plus

Increases in the percentage of learners on the content levels with their grade level for ELA: • All learners: +7% • English learners: +6% • Migrant learners:: +9% Increases in the percentage of learners on the content levels with their grade level (ELA Dual Immersion Program): • All learners: +13% • English learners: +16% • Migrant learners: +37%

2021-2022

2018-2019

+ 12

Percentage point increase on EOY tests

End-of-year-math proficiency percentages

Measurable Outcomes

Prior to using DreamBox, Buckhorn Creek leadership found that many students were below grade level in math. In 2018–2019 North Carolina EOY scores showed a 63% proficiency. After using DreamBox Math with fidelity, proficiency increased to 76% in 2021-2022. Principal, Dr. Daniel Simons credits this 12 percentage point increase to the school continually completing 5+ lessons per week.

At Buckhorn Creek Elementary, DreamBox Math is used school wide. Teachers took to DreamBox eagerly because it didn’t add to their workload. Instead, it gave them resources to meet individual student needs. Children can work independently. So, while a teacher works in small groups or with intervention, other students can continue their progress doing meaningful work in DreamBox Math. They get direct feedback while working in DreamBox. From there, they gain the confidence to make mistakes and expand their conceptual knowledge of math and how to solve problems on their own.

The Right Tool in North Carolina

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Exactly what Students Need

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5 Lessons per week

7 Lessons per week

2 Lessons per week

+ 8

+ 11.2

Average end-of-year test percentile

ELL Students showed a Significant increase on EOY State Assessments

Students using DreamBox Math can access lessons in both English and Spanish. The lessons were built from the ground up with specific text and audio that ensures content and instruction are culturally appropriate for Spanish-speaking students. This unique approach hinges on the concept that students benefit when classroom instruction allows bilingual students to choose the language they prefer for arithmetic computation. English language learners achieved growth more when completing five or more DreamBox lessons per week than students who completed fewer lessons.

Sample Data: • 6,462 Students in grades 1-8 • 258 Classrooms • 22 Schools Students who completed the fall 2021 and spring 2022 STAR math test. Data Demographics: • 27% English language learners • 56.3% Qualify for FRL • 58.4% Hispanic Students

Napa Valley Unified School District Study Overview

+ 3.2

0 Lessons per week

Student Engagement From the Start

Jennifer Beasley, K-12 STEM Director Little Rock School District, AR

We were amazed by how many students got on DreamBox Math. It was gamified, it was something they were familiar with, and teachers didn’t have to take the initiative to know much about DreamBox because we only had a short time to pilot the program.”

Maureen Tricozzi, Instructional Math Coach Albany Public Schools, NY

We’ve seen some really good growth in our students, especially when we’ve taken the time to look at the data that DreamBox provides us with. We’ve taken some of the hard copy assessments from our students and we’ve matched it up with the data that DreamBox provides, and we’ve found a really positive correlation.”

We needed the right tool, in the right place, at the right time. That’s where we were really focusing on educators being able to triangulate data. We looked at our assessments and looked for tools that would allow for adaptive progress monitoring. With DreamBox Reading Plus, we’re now seeing 1.5 years of growth in literacy. At the end of the day, we’re working skill by skill, kid by kid to create a positive impact for students.”

Dr. Dean Wilson Executive Director, The Terra Academy, UT

Engagement, Data, Growth

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DreamBox Math Results

Average student growth was an additional:

Over growth norms in DreamBox Math

60-70%+

educators noted a difference, and data confirmed the growth

DreamBox Math led to measurable improvements in math scores:

District Data: • 13,312 K-12 students • 24% Free/Reduced Lunch • 24 Schools In 2019, the district adopted DreamBox Math as a pilot for 4 schools. Educators were so pleased with the outcomes that within one year, the program was in all elementary schools, as well as middle schools and high schools.

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We implemented DreamBox as a learning tool to support math within our organization. We saw DreamBox was different because it meets students where they are, provides support, and adapts to their needs as they master different math concepts.”

Dr. Darin Brawley, Superintendent Compton Unified School District, CA

The DreamBox Difference

The tools you provide to teachers shouldn’t be just one more thing. Tools should create an advantage for educators to gain better insight, focus on student needs and increase instructional time.”

Shawnte Clewis, K-5 Math Coordinator Compton Unified School District, CA

Not one more thing, the right thing

The DreamBox Difference

Sarah Knox, Director of Prevention & Intervention Napa Valley Unified School District, CA

Through the pandemic and beyond, DreamBox has proven essential to address unfinished learning and close math opportunity gaps. Students receive the individualized learning they need, while teachers can monitor their usage, standard mastery, and assign work based on progress. This highly personalized learning, when implemented as designed, has ultimately led to marked student improvement on STAR Math.”

percentile increase for ELL students using DreamBox Math

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After using DreamBox Reading Plus, students are ready to meet the independent reading demands of college and the workplace.”

Amalia Lopez, Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Lindsay Unified School District, CA

Preparing students for college and beyond

With DreamBox Reading Plus our learners saw significant gains in Lexile growth in just 25 hours.”

Significant growth in hours

Amalia Lopez, Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Lindsay Unified School District, CA

Measurable Success

Years of district-wide continued academic growth

Overall, we have been very pleased with the growth and conceptual work DreamBox Math provides. We’re excited to see what growth, vocabulary, and understanding comes as kids have DreamBox for a few consecutive years.”

NICOLE SZAJKOWSKI, Instructional Designer Bismarck Public Schools, ND

We have had tremendous success with DreamBox Reading Plus and attribute the improvement of students' reading scores to this resource. Reading Plus played an important role as we have exceeded state and district growth at Centennial while maintaining our performance status. The students like that they have choice and control over what they read. Age appropriate, high interest reading passages are available for all, even those students reading at lower levels."

Joe Simo, Principal Centennial Middle School, Montrose School District, CO

Central to student success

Helping educators streamline data

Mary-Elizabeth Gendreau, Assistant Principal Carson Elementary, Puyallup School District, WA

We started having a bi-monthly DreamBox challenge. We heard that teachers that were using DreamBox Math consistently were seeing growth in students."

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When it comes to supplemental tools and standards alignment that have strong data reporting systems, that’s what we love about DreamBox.”

AJ Swentosky, Executive Director of Educational Services Teton County School District #1, WY

Why do Educators love DreamBox?

Students in Grade K-2 showed Remarkable Growth with DreamBox

Executive Director of Educational Services, AJ Swentosky has seen impressive student growth. He shared that the district conducted internal research to measure the effectiveness of DreamBox Math using correlational analysis. Students who completed more than 100 lessons on DreamBox saw an average of 12.43 percentile point growth. The number of lessons was directly associated with MAP growth within the district. Further, the growth was especially pronounced for K – 2 students.

District Data: • 2,792 K-12 students • 340 Total Teachers • 10 Schools The district has been using DreamBox Math across schools since 2015

At-a-Glance: Teton County School District #1

DreamBox Math lessons

DreamBox Math Results

Students who completed 5+ lessons per week demonstrated:

GRADE LEVELS OF GROWTH in DreamBox Math

1.3

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Our class has quite a range of abilities and DreamBox Math helps all of them access material at their level. In addition, the fact that assigned lessons only appear for students who have yet to show proficiency makes things much easier for a teacher to monitor.”

John Plunkett, Fifth-Grade Teacher Bethany Elementary School, Beaverton School District, OR

Streamline Personalized Instruction

Results to Celebrate

As a result of continued fidelity, students demonstrated:

GROWTH in DreamBox Math

260%

Grade 5 Implementation Spotlight

At Bethany Elementary school in Beaverton School District, fifth-grade students used DreamBox Math to transition back to class after school closures. Fifth-grade teacher, John Plunkett, understood the need to go beyond the classroom and offer varying degrees of home support. So, he developed guided video lessons to help support students and families who use DreamBox at home. To ensure equity, he also blocked out a set time during the in-school time day where students could access DreamBox Math and have consistently assigned lessons to match our current units of study.

The district began using DreamBox Math in 2017 for K-5 Students

Beaverton School District At-a-Glance Data

API point gain in grade nine

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The implementation of DreamBox Math for the students of Pinellas County has ensured students receive additional instruction in their areas of need, both with remediation and enrichment. DreamBox has changed the culture of mathematics in our district for students, teachers, and families.”

Michael Feeney, Executive Director of Elementary Education Pinellas County Schools, FL

DreamBox Math Drives Learning

5+ Lessons/Week

< 2 Lessons/Week

2+ to < 5 Lessons/Week

+ 7.1

+ 3.4

End-of-semester MAP achievement percentile

[CEROS OBJECT]MAP percentile increase for all students

8 WEEKS, 1 HOUR per WEEK, 7+ Percentile POINTS

After a successful pilot program across 10 schools, leaders at Pinellas County Schools saw the value of DreamBox Math to help their students learn and reach academic goals. In Fall 2019, the district expanded the program to more than 70 schools. In 2021, researchers analyzed the impact of DreamBox Math usage across NWEA MAP® assessment data. Students who completed an average of 5+ weekly lessons increased more than 7 national achievement percentile points. These gains were significantly larger than gains demonstrated by students who completed fewer DreamBox lessons.

District Data: • 8th largest district in Florida • 26th largest district in the nation • 3,384 Educators • 109,100 Students • 104 Schools • 70+ Elementary schools Sample Data for Study: 22,380 students in grades 1-5 who completed NWEA MAP Assessment for math in Fall 2019 and Fall 2020

Pinellas County Schools Overview

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District Data: • 39,000 K-12 students • 2,100 Total teachers • 56 Schools

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DreamBox provides invaluable strategies for addressing our greatest academic needs, showing educators where best to intervene, and helping each student reach their full potential.”

Edward Dunn, Curriculum Supervisor of Mathematics William Penn School District, PA

The DreamBox Difference

High Weekly Lessons

Average Elementary Intervention

Moderate Weekly Lessons

.29

.07

0.0

.01

0.2

0.3

Hedge's g Effect Size

Relationship between average weekly lessons & student math outcomes on EOY math assessment

more effective than the average elementary school math intervention.

What Were Some Key Takeaways from the Study?

In 2022, DreamBox Learning contracted with LearnPlatform, a third-party ed tech research company, to explore the extent to which DreamBox Math helps accelerate learning for all students at William Penn School District in Pennsylvania.

DreamBox Math in William Penn School District

Student Data: • 1,851 K-6 Students who completed the fall 2021 and spring 2022 MSDA math test • 88.8%African American students • 98.9% Qualify for FRL

Students who completed more DreamBox Math lessons showed higher math achievement. DreamBox Math was equally impactful for students regardless of grade, race, and FRL status.

Result suggests that DreamBox Math is:

Steve Geresy, Principal Summit Academy Transition High School, Cincinnati, OH

DreamBox Reading Plus is the best Reading Program that we have utilized in the last 5 years. It builds word recognition through powerful vocabulary lessons that break words down into smaller components that can be used for phonetics and allows students to make the connections to their reading passages. Reading Plus integrates well with our Reading Framework, especially with Reading Literacy and Comprehension. Reading Plus raised our entire school’s average reading level by 1.5 years and improved one student by 5 grade levels."

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Kris Chesnut, Math Teacher Cooper Junior High Wylie Independent School District, TX

I can definitely see better results in class from my students who are avid DreamBox users. One of my favorite things to hear when introducing a new topic is the kids saying, ‘Oh we already did this in DreamBox.’ It’s nice that some topics are already introduced to them, and I can spend more time either reinforcing or extending the lesson.”

Enhancing Educators' Reach

Rapid Results

LEVELS OF GROWTH in DreamBox Math

Within one semester, Wylie ISD students demonstrated:

District leaders at Wylie ISD wanted to ensure they provided the best possible math program to meet their students’ diverse learning needs. After extensive research, educators determined that DreamBox Math was a leader for its ease of use, engagement, and personalization. In 2019, the district piloted the program for one junior high school (grades 7-8) in 2019. After seeing positive levels of engagement and growth, the district expanded the program to all three junior high schools, providing more than 900 students access to Dreambox Math.

The DreamBox Difference for Wylie ISD Junior High Students

Tracene Nechamkin, Math Learning Specialist Wylie Independent School District, TX

It’s nice to have a supplemental math program that we can rely on to help support our teachers and students, especially with RTI. […] DreamBox Math is not just full of questions and answers. It’s a tool that students really engage with, rather than just trying to get the lesson done and move on.”

Engaging instruction for every child

Inspiring ELL Success in Texas

The DreamBox Journey in Spokane

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If you look at our data, students who have an opportunity to interact with DreamBox Reading Plus for the prescribed amount of time have made tremendous growth—up to five levels. And, the students who are not able to interact with the program as much as we would hope are still seeing wonderful growth.”

Jane Aegerter, Director of Student and Staff Services Waterford Graded School District, WI

Reading Growth for ALL Students

41-60

101+

1-20

21-40

+ 3.2

+ 2.3

+ 4.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

4.0

Average level gain

2021-22 Waterford School District Average Reading Level Gains

At Waterford Graded School District educators work tirelessly to close the achievement gap and accelerate the academic growth of its students. One tool teachers use to achieve this goal is DreamBox Reading Plus. As an intervention tool, Reading Plus provides support for students who need help beyond the universal level in fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, stamina, and even motivation. The program also works for students who are above grade level, adapting to higher reading levels and challenge their abilities.

Support for Intervention and Enrichment Students

+ 1.7

+ 0.9

+ 0.3

61-80

81-100

3.0

DreamBox Reading Plus lessons

DreamBox Math is helping find some misconceptions students may have had from prior grades. We’re seeing growth in the unfinished learning that was really hard to see with the naked eye. We may have students who are working below grade level, and as a grade level teacher, it may be really frustrating to get students caught up, and you’re not seeing that growth, but then you pull up some of the DreamBox reports, you can really see that growth in what the students are working on. It has really helped boost our teachers’ outlook to know that their students are growing, even if it’s not on grade-level material.”

Carrie Tomc, Elementary Math Coordinator Rockwood School District, MO

Deeper Insight into Student Growth

Rapid Results: NJ Educators See Boosts in Reading Proficiency

After 21 years of teaching reading classes, I can promise that I’ve never found a program that comes close to DreamBox Reading Plus. Students who aren’t even in my class are asking how they can enroll! I highly recommend Reading Plus for any age reader — from third grade up — who wants to have fun yet be challenged, who wants to improve on vocabulary, comprehension, and eye scanning skills. You will see student’s lives changed when reading becomes fun!"

Linda Trigalet, Language Arts Teacher Bristow Middle School, Bristow Public Schools, OK

Engagement, Inspiration, Growth

Bonnie Brett, Principal Manatee Charter Schools, FL

We have seen a great success in growth with our third-grade students. Our students have gone from 2% ‘reading at grade level’ at the beginning of year to 64% currently (as of 2021). We are very proud of our third-grade students and their teachers!"

Celebrating Student Growth

Measurable Impact for Students

District Data: • 452 K-8 students • 50% Hispanic students • 26% African American students • 19% White students • 5% Two or more races • 79% Eligible for FRL

At the time of this research, Manatee Charter Schools had been using DreamBox Reading Plus for 7 years. Students with strong DreamBox Reading Plus fidelity made 2.6 instructional grade-levels gains in 2020-21.

Manatee Charter Schools Spotlight

Increased fluency gains

20%

25%

Reading level increase

Schoolwide

Increased fluency gains

15%

31%

Reading level increase

GRADE 3

Increased fluency gains

10%

19%

Reading level increase

GRADE 4

Increased fluency gains

14%

11%

Reading level increase

GRADE 5

Number of hours in DreamBox Reading Plus

+ 4.8

60+ hours

+ 3.9

40-59 hours

20-39 hours

+ 2.4

< 20 hours

+ 0.9

Grade level gain

2021-22 Manatee Charter Schools Average Reading Level Gains

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Mary Christoff, Reading Teacher Hononegah Community High School, IL

The DreamBox Reading Plus student growth data is helpful to not only share with parents, case managers, and other colleagues, it’s even more useful to share with students in order to create and track goals throughout the course of the school year. It’s easy for students to understand where they are at and where they want to be.”

Empower Students to Set & Track Goals

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Remarkable results across the state

Full statewide DreamBox Math implementation in South Carolina • 77,707 Students in grades 4 and 5 • 70 Districts • 626 Schools Study inclusion requirements Students in grades 4 and 5 who completed SCReady* in spring 2021 and spring 2022 *SC READY are statewide assessments that meet all of the requirements of Acts 155 and 200, ESEA, IDEA, and the Assessments Peer Review guidance.

South Carolina Research Dataset

South Carolina students in 4th and 5th grade who used DreamBox Math for the recommended weekly dosage (five lessons per week or about one hour): • Demonstrated significantly greater growth on year-end testing compared to students who did not. • Showed a year-over-year growth that either approached or exceeded the South Carolina Added Value Targets. • Averaged almost 30 points more growth than students in the same baseline levels (low, middle, and high achievement levels) who did not complete any DreamBox lessons.

First-ever student-level analysis of a statewide edtech implementation

Prior achievement band

550 Exceeds

490 Meets

420 High half approaces

380 Low half approaches

340 High half does not meet

270 Low half does not meet

100

Average growth SCReady Assessment

Grade 4: average growth

125

0 Completed lessons per week

5 Completed lessons per week

2 Completed lessons per week

Added Value Growth Targets

Prior achievement band

570 Exceeds

520 Meets

460 High half approaces

420 Low half approaches

380 High half does not meet

310 Low half does not meet

100

125

Average growth SCReady Assessment

Grade 5: average growth

Matthew Ferguson, Chief Academic Officer, South Carolina Department of Education

DreamBox positively impacts student outcomes when used with fidelity. Given the declines South Carolina saw in math proficiency during the pandemic, this product has been a valuable tool in supporting student academic growth.”

Driving Reading Proficiency for Adult ELL Students

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Linda Edgecomb, Principal Golden Grove Elementary, School District of Palm Beach, FL

DreamBox Reading Plus has been used with fidelity at our school since 2018-2019 school year. Teacher buy-in was immediate along with administrative support and professional development provided by DreamBox.

Celebrating Student Growth

Number of hours in DreamBox Reading Plus

+ 4.1

60+ hours

+ 2.8

40+ hours

20-39 hours

+ 1.9

< 20 hours

+ 0.6

Grade level gain

2021-22 Instructional Grade-Level Gains

Willing to share their data and accomplishments.

More confident and competent as they use DreamBox Reading Plus with fidelity.

Students at Golden Grove Elementary are:

Students at Golden Grove Elementary School with strong fidelity of use made 3.2 instructional grade levels of growth in 2020-2021.

Data Highlights include:

Big Wins

District Data: • 180 Total Schools • 616 K-5 students in Golden Grove Elementary School • 32% Hispanic students • 9% African American students • 54% White students • 5% Two or more races • 50% Eligible for FRL

With the components in DreamBox Reading Plus, students in fifth-grade inclusion, fourth-grade special needs pull-out, t hird-grade enrichment, third-grade ELL inclusion, and third-grade self-contained have demonstrated at least 2.6 or higher average reading-level gains.

Golden Grove Elementary School, District of Palm Beach County

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We were looking for a digital program that promoted a deeper conceptual understanding of math. DreamBox Math was the only one we felt represented the thinking that we wanted our kids to have: it worked well to identify prerequisite skills and to truly individualize learning and processes while providing exposure to standards."

Josh Noland, Instructional Support Specialist Fayette County Public Schools, GA

The DreamBox Difference

3-5 Lessons per week

5+ Lessons per week

No usage

1-3 Lessons per week

+ 87.9

+ 72.4

+ 104.8

Average growth in Renaissance Star Math scale score

Grade 1–7 students: Renaissance Star Math scaled score growth from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017

Students in Grades 1–7 who completed at least five DreamBox Math lessons per week scored:

Measurable Results

After a successful pilot for three elementary schools, the district expanded DreamBox Math implementation in all fourteen Fayette County elementary schools. The district also triangulated data from STAR Math to validate positive results from DreamBox Math.

Fayette County Public schools Doubles Growth with DreamBox Math

+97%

Higher for STAR Growth than students who didn’t use DreamBox Math.

100

+ 53.1

0 Completed lessons per week

5 Completed lessons per week

2 Completed lessons per week

Added Value Growth Targets

New Hampshire Educators Boost Reading Proficiency

Helping Students Take Charge of their Learning Journey

Celebrating Student Success Together

Delaware Educators Love DreamBox Math

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Overall, the data is really strong. We’re seeing our bottom 10 percent of students in each grade level making significant improvement in their MAP scores, with the number of students in the 10th percentile or below being cut in half. While we can’t attribute all of their accomplishments to DreamBox Math, we know it is helping our students be much more successful than they would be without it.”

Cindy Matherly, Response to Intervention Coordinator Jessamine County Schools, KY

Improved Math Scores for RTI Students

Math Learning Gains for Tier I, II, III Students Using DreamBox Math

In West Jessamine Middle School, students in need of additional support spend one of their electives in an intervention class that remediates their skills. DreamBox Math is the primary math curriculum for students in this class. The adaptivity of DreamBox ensures that every student, regardless of tier, receives the right level of instruction, at the right time. DreamBox Math continuously assesses understanding and identifies where students need the most help. Using this data, the program delivers lessons that guide them across those conceptual gaps, no matter how far back those gaps might be in relation to their grade level.

Meeting the needs of every learner, at every Level

Demographic Data: • 88% White students • 5% African American students • 4% Asian students • 54% FRL students

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Beth Carabetta, ILA Teacher Maloney High School, Meriden Public Schools, CT

DreamBox Reading Plus reports make it very easy to monitor the progress that my students are making from using the program. In just five months, over half of my students have experienced over one year's growth in their reading level!"

Track Rapid Growth in Reading

16+

Of students showed growth across every grade level

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7-8 Students who completed at least 4.2 DreamBox Math lessons per week scored 18+ points higher on EOY assessments compared to students who didn’t use the program at all.

DreamBox Math Results

Data at-a-glance • 13,589 K-8 students • 39 Schools Middle school data • 4,034 7–8 Students • 2,450 DreamBox Math users • 1,584 DreamBox Math non-users Given the study’s design, sample size, statistical controls, and statistically significant positive outcomes, the results meet Level II evidence requirements (Moderate Evidence) according to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

REsearch Background

In 2023, DreamBox Learning contracted with LearnPlatform, a third-party edtech research company, to explore the extent to which DreamBox Math helped accelerate learning for K-8 students in a large school district in Arizona. Researchers analyzed 2021-22 program implementation, usage data, and how usage patterns impacted students’ spring 2022 math achievement scores (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Math Inventory™ Quantile®).

Research indicates DreamBox Math middle school efficacy

District Data: • 7,500 K-12 students • 6 Elementary schools • 2 Middle schools • 2 High schools

DreamBox Math Implementation: • Used district-wide in all elementary & middle grades • 60 minutes per week in classrooms • RtI “Breakfast Club” • After-school programs

Grade 8

Grade 7

Grade 6

Average percentage growth on NWEA MAP assessment

Classroom 1

Classroom 2

+59.6

+75.7

+76.9

+78.5

+79.8

+74.8

District minimum target growth

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“DreamBox Reading Plus provides relevant reading material that’s current, that students like and enjoy, and they have choice in.”

Gina Haynes, Director of Elementary Education Catoosa County School District, GA

building lifelong readers

Reading level gains

2.2

3-8 Students using DreamBox Reading Plus the recommended dosage averaged:

2021–2022 Areas of Celebration: Reading

2021–2022 Areas of Celebration: Math

CCSD adopted both DreamBox Math and DreamBox Reading Plus in 2019. Since adoption, the district has worked collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups to develop a strategic intervention structure and ensure program usage and efficacy. These efforts have led to measurable growth across math and reading initiatives.

math & reading gains in Catoosa County School District

Grade levels of growth in DreamBox Math

1.10+

K–2 Students who completed 5+ DreamBox Math lessons per week demonstrated:

“[The previous math program] wasn’t meeting the needs of our students, and so then we did some investigating, and we came across DreamBox Math. […] I’ve never had complaints that it’s not engaging. The kids really like it.”

Gina Haynes, Director of Elementary Education Catoosa County School District, GA

Motivating students while meeting Learning needs

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With DreamBox Reading Plus, it’s so clear. It’s so clear to see where I can do the best intervention to see the best outcome and the best results."

Winnona Moore, Teacher Pojoaque Valley School District, NM

Deeper insight into Student Learning

First and foremost, it’s a safe place for your students to learn how to read. It’s a safe place where they can sit at the computer and read at their fluency level, at their pace. They are able to search by topic and by genre, and I think that has been completely monumental, and I think we’ve hooked a lot of kids into reading because we have that option on DreamBox Reading Plus.”

Mario Vigil, Principal Pojoaque Valley School District, NM

Pojoaque Valley Educators Share Success with DreamBox Reading Plus

I recommend DreamBox Reading Plus to any teacher out there who is struggling with ways to motivate students to read. It builds their confidence and they become better readers.”

Danielle Seaboy, teacher Pojoaque Valley School District, NM

Build LifeLong Readers

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Robbinsdale Public School District accelerates reading proficiency

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Students are constantly assessed through the math play and are then delivered lessons that are appropriate for them, at their individual level of readiness. It’s not about memorization or repetition, but deep understanding of mathematical concepts. It’s about learning.”

Dr. Lynn Simmers, ASSistant SUPERINTENDENT Southwest Allen County Schools, Fort Wayne, IN

Developing Math Minds

3-5 Lessons per week

5+ Lessons per week

0 Lessons per week

1-3 Lessons per week

+ 17.8

+ 14.5

+ 19.7

Average RIT score growth

K-5 Student RIT score growth from Fall to Spring

District leaders selected DreamBox Math because they believed it would be the most effective tool to empower their teachers to differentiate instruction and personalize learning for each student. The program’s reports also allowed educators to easily track student learning growth and proficiency against standards. NWEA RIT score growth from fall to spring for K–5 students who completed at least 5 DreamBox Math lessons per week were 71% higher than RIT growth of students who didn’t use the program.

The DreamBox Difference

District Data: • 9 K-12 Schools • 7,300 Students • 14% FRL students DreamBox Math Implementation • District-wide in K-5 (114 Classrooms) • Small group instruction After adopting DreamBox Math, students showed overall growth on the NWEA MAP assessment. Educators believe the program was a key component of that success.

At-a-Glance: Southwest Allen County Schools

+ 11.5

+71%

Claire Jimenez, Senior Team Lead Third-Grade Math Teller Elementary School, Denver Public School District 1, CO

“A challenge I've had as a teacher is making sure kids have high-quality and differentiated work during the entire math block, especially after the grade level math lesson. DreamBox makes sure kids are working at their level. Kids are engaged and excited about DreamBox, and that shows up in the rest of our math block!”

Differentiated instruction students and teachers love

Laura Mayer, Math Resource Specialist Iowa City Schools, IA

Not only does the adaptive engine provide instructional content at the right level for the student but the adaptive engine will respond within a lesson to provide the student with a scaffold or the next best lesson possible. […] I have been very impressed with the DreamBox Math curriculum that focuses on conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It is aligned with our Common Core state standards and our published curriculum materials that we use in the classroom."

The leading adaptive learning program

Katie DeLaurence, Administrator Henderson Collegiate, NC

DreamBox Reading Plus has been such an integral part of our school's virtual and hybrid model over the course of the past year. Our students, families, and staff know how important it is for students to access rigorous texts and continually improve comprehension through daily reading, so when we were introduced to the program, we knew it needed to be a part of our daily instruction.”

A Part of the instructional ecosystem

Number of hours in DreamBox Reading Plus

+ 4.8

60+ hours

+ 3.9

40 hours

20 hours

+ 2.4

< 20 hours

+ 0.9

Grade level gain

2020-21 Henderson Collegiate Middle School Average Reading Level Gains

4.4

Instructional grade levels of growth demonstrated by students with strong usage

2020-2021 Impact for Students

At-a-glance: • 1,333 Total students • 23% Hispanic students • 65% African American students • 5% White students • 7% Two or more races • 86% Eligible for FRL

DreamBox implementation: Over 550 students in grades 4-8 use DreamBox Reading Plus. To ensure fidelity, school leaders have built in time throughout the school day for students to complete a minimum of two Reading Plus assignments per week.

Henderson Collegiate A North Carolina Public Charter School

47%

Of students are at or close to reading level

Hamilton County Uses DreamBox Reading Plus to Boost Proficiency

100%

Average point increase across some grades

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[DreamBox Math offers] manipulatives and strategies that help build number sense in our students. I also like that it’s adaptive, based on student responses and offers scaffolds for those who may not be successful the first time.”

Dr. Edith Ann Grant, District Math Specialist Laurens County School District 56, SC

Fun and engaging learning

District Data: • 6 PreK-12 schools • 2,827 Students • 14.41 Student to teacher ratio Background: All students in grades K-5 are enrolled and encouraged to participate in DreamBox Math. To motivate program usage, the district has sponsored math challenges, and students and teachers alike have embraced the competitive spirit and taken engagement to new heights.

Laurens County School District 56, SC

Lessons Completed

8,793

86%

Rostered Students Logged In

September 2021

Completed 5+ Lessons per Week

32%

3.9

Average Lessons per Week

Improved engagement levels

Educators Logged in 4+ Days per Week

83%

Lessons Completed

17,853

97%

Rostered Students Logged In

September 2022

Completed 5+ Lessons per Week

Educators Logged in 4+ Days per Week

54%

84%

7.1

Average Lessons per Week

Erica Mazzeo, Curriculum Director Falmouth School District, ME

Falmouth has, along with many other districts in the US and abroad, had a very positive experience with DreamBox Reading Plus in terms of demonstrated student growth in the key area of silent reading.”

Support for Silent Reading

Students & Educators Share Why they Love DreamBox REading Plus

Sara Andrus, District Administrator Sharon Joint School District #11, WI

Our middle-school staff is much more familiar with student reading levels. DreamBox Reading Plus helped us truly understand why students may have struggled in content [area] classes in the past and why it is so important to make this daily intervention a top priority.”

Deeper insight into reading needs

Number of hours in DreamBox Reading Plus

+ 3.7

40+ hours

20-39 hours

+ 2.7

< 20 hours

+ 1.3

Grade level gain

2020-21 Sharon Community School Average Reading Level Gains

3.7

Instructional grade levels of growth demonstrated by students with strong usage

2020-2021 Impact for Students

At-a-glance: • 278 Total students • 46% Eligible for FRL • 233 Students use DreamBox Reading Plus

Background Educators were in search of a tool that provided remediation and challenged students where they were, with additional resources for the teacher to use in the classroom. DreamBox Reading Plus was selected to meet that need. Administration gave staff permission to re-prioritize to make DreamBox Reading Plus work in their schedules.

Sharon Community School Boosts Reading Proficiency

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Jennifer Mable, Director of Curriculum Fort Wayne Community Schools, IN

DreamBox Math is very much around the need in shifting from procedural fluency to conceptual understanding, along with adapting to students’ learning needs around Math, kid friendly yet provides data for teachers to inform instruction.”

Moving students to conceptual understanding

Dr. Carey Wright, Former State Superintendent of Education, MS

There are a lot of vendors who will tell you, ‘Sure it works,' but when you ask them, 'Show me the research,’ they only have a few anecdotes. DreamBox really came out with the research behind it, and that was a telling piece for me - that the leader that runs the organization has children at her heart. The power of what they're trying to get done with their EdTech product speaks volumes."

Research-based efficacy

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1.6

Grade level gain

Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

2021-22 National Dataset: • 2,592 Schools in 1,344 districts • 254,518 Total students • 47,624 Students in grades 3-5 • 135,199 Students in grades 6-8 • 71,695 Students in grades 9-12 Study Inclusion Requirements • Students with pre and post InSight assessment scores 90+ days apart • Only students for whom valid reading rates could be calculated • Students for whom no proficiency warning flags were raised

National Research Dataset

Data from 3-12 students across the nation indicates that across all grade groups students who completed at least 120 DreamBox Reading Plus lessons during the school year increased their reading proficiency levels significantly more than students who completed fewer or no lessons. This research focuses on students who completed the DreamBox Reading Plus InSight silent reading assessment at start of the school year and again during late winter or spring, so that growth over the school year could be measured. The Insight assessment gauges reading proficiency in the real world and yields results that correlate well with nationally normed standardized assessments.

2022: DreamBox Reading Plus Students in Grades 3-12 Achieve Gains

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Grade level gain

Vocabulary Growth by Lessons Completed

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Grade level gain

Comprehension Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

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59-69 Completed lessons

1.9

Grade group

High School

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Elementary school

Interest gain

Growth in Self-Reported Reading Interest by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

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-5

Grade group

High School

Middle school

Elementary school

-5

Confidence gain

Growth in Self-Reported Reading confidence by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

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59-69 Completed lessons

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Reading proficiency tier

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Grade level gain

Elementary School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

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59-69 Completed lessons

National Research Dataset

National data indicates that 3-12 students within all tiers who completed at least 120 DreamBox Reading Plus lessons during the school year increased their reading proficiency levels significantly more than students who completed fewer or no lessons. This research focuses on students who completed the DreamBox Reading Plus InSight silent reading assessment at start of the school year and again during late winter or spring, so that growth over the school year could be measured. The Insight assessment gauges reading proficiency in the real world and yields results that correlate well with nationally normed standardized assessments.

2022: DreamBox Reading Plus Students in all Tiers Achieve Gains

Reading proficiency tier

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Grade level gain

Middle School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

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High School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

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59-69 Completed lessons

DreamBox Math Non Users

DreamBox Math Users

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896

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900

925

Marginal means for Math Inventory Quantiles®

Differences in EOY math assessment outcomes for DreamBox Math users & non-users (Grades 7–8)

Students in all grades who used DreamBox Math weekly more during the academic school year saw more growth on end-of-year assessments.

We use DreamBox Math in our classrooms as an intervention program. It's really helped with small groups, and it allows us to personalize lessons for all of our kids. And as far as seeing growth, we've seen a lot of growth since using DreamBox, specifically because it's targeting the kids exactly where they need the help. It's been really awesome to see all the growth and to use it in our interventions. We love DreamBox and we're going to keep using it. It's a great program."

Kelsey Punzio, Teacher Harvard Community Unit School District 50, IL

Targeted instruction for measurable growth

Heather Sand, DIRECTOR OF K–12 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION West Fargo Public Schools, ND

“DreamBox Math is helping us prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s world with curriculum that builds those, critical problem-solving skills these kids will need to succeed down the road. Plus, DreamBox is also helping our teachers be more successful in their instruction and practice.”

Enhancing educators’ capacity to build mathematicians

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Reading proficiency tier

1.8

1.4

0.9

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0.6

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-0.1

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Grade level gain

High School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

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59-69 Completed lessons

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Tier 1

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Grade level gain

Middle School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

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120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

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Grade level gain

Elementary School: Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

2020-21 National Dataset: • 2,511 Schools in 1,288 districts • 187,359 Total students • 36,367 Students in grades 3-5 • 98,201 Students in grades 6-8 • 52,791 Students in grades 9-12 Study Inclusion Requirements • Students with pre and post InSight assessment scores 90+ days apart • Only students for whom valid reading rates could be calculated • Students for whom no proficiency warning flags were raised

National Research Dataset

2021: DreamBox Reading Plus Students in all Tiers Achieve Gains

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Grade group

High School

Middle school

Elementary school

-5

Confidence gain

Growth in Self-Reported Reading confidence by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

Grade group

-3

High School

Middle school

Elementary school

-5

Interest gain

Growth in Self-Reported Reading Interest by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

Grade group

0.9

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0.9

1.0

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0.1

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Elementary school

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Vocabulary Growth by Lessons Completed

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59-69 Completed lessons

Grade group

0.8

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Comprehension Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

Grade group

0.9

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0.8

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0.8

0.1

0.5

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Elementary school

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Grade level gain

Reading Proficiency Growth by Lessons Completed

0-9 Completed lessons

120+ Completed lessons

59-69 Completed lessons

National Research Dataset

2021: DreamBox Reading Plus Students in Grades 3-12 Achieve Gains

Estee Williams, Educational Technology Integration Specialist Beaufort County School District, SC

Both Dreambox Math and Reading Plus seem focused on a quality customer service experience. From the professional development to the client management to the technical support, they have gone above and beyond, providing our district with prompt, friendly, and helpful responses."

Unbeatable Service and Support

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Our district’s ongoing partnership with DreamBox Learning has provided an integral strategy in reaching students with the greatest academic needs, and this new program alignment aims to identify those barriers and intervene at the vulnerable points in each student’s academic career. We are excited about entering another wonderful collaboration project with the experts at DreamBox Learning and the potential these efforts stand to provide for our students.”

Sito J. Narcisse, Ed.D., Superintendent East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA

A Strategic Partnership to Drive Math Learning

Explore the interactive map to hear about our partners' experiences, read impact statements, read case studies, and access in-depth efficacy studies from every type of district, every imaginable implementation model, and any student population. Discovery Education's programs drive learning for students like yours.

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Students who used DreamBox Math for 20 minutes each week demonstrated an increase of 2.5 points on their NWEA MAP score. Because the study indicates a linear relationship between time spent on DreamBox Math and achievement gains, students who use DreamBox Math for the recommended 60 minutes per week stand to experience an increase of 7.5 points on the MAP.

Research Outcomes

60 minutes per week

20 minutes per week

No DreamBox

190

194

200

204

210

Average NWEA MAP assessment score grade 3

+38%

+7.5 PTS

MAP percentile increase

Background: The Center for Education Policy and Research at Harvard University evaluated the impact of DreamBox Math on student achievement. The study explored whether improvement on student assessment scores was causally related to the use of DreamBox Learning Math. Sample Data: • 3,000 Diverse students in grades 3-5 • Two districts: • Rocketship Education • Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS)

Harvard Research Shows DreamBox Math Efficacy for Maryland Students

Both districts averaged usage below DreamBox recommendations, yet students using the program still saw growth correlated with usage. Students who spent more time on the DreamBox software saw larger gains in achievement.

Howard County Public Schools Usage: Year One: 38 minutes per week for 16.5 weeks Year Two: 35 minutes per week for 16.5 weeks Rocketship Schools Usage: Year One: 42 minutes per week for 13 weeks Year Two: 44 minutes per week for 17 weeks

Even 20-minutes of DreamBox Math per week helped drive learning

192

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198

202

206

208

+19%

40 minutes per week

+58%

+5.0 PTS

+2.5 PTS

13 PTS Expected Growth Norms fall to spring (190.4-203.4)

DreamBox Math supports students in class and at home

Four Reasons Waukesha School District Adopted DreamBox Math

In the 2021-2022 academic school year, students completed:

202,555

What sets DreamBox Math apart in Merrimack Valley School District?

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In every case, the interventions are tightly targeted at a particular gap. They allow students time to practice on their own or with a partner. Teachers can measure progress to know if the intervention is effective.”

Mary Kemper, Director of Mathematics Coppell ISD, TX

Meeting the urgency to focus on intervention

DreamBox Math Results

Students who completed 5+ lessons per week demonstrated:

GRADE LEVELS OF GROWTH in DreamBox Math

1.5

Why DreamBox Math? The district chose DreamBox Math because lessons are available in Spanish and English, and it's aligned to Texas standards. The reports also provide formative, summative, and predictive reports to measure student growth, standards proficiency, and areas of growth.

District Data: • 18 Schools • 13,181 Total students • 27% ELL students • 8% FRL students

Coppell ISD Students Show Growth in Math During Pandemic and Beyond

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MAP testing scores were some of the best we’ve had overall. Our third grade outperformed pretty much the rest of our building as far as number of proficient [and] advanced students. And they had the highest DreamBox Math usage, and they had the most kids that met the DreamBox Math challenge.”

Craig Velleux (Mr. DreamBox) Data Specialist, Salem School District, WI

Results Correlated to Usage

DreamBox Math Results

Beyond the fun, students were demonstrating growth.

Students who used DreamBox regularly saw improved state testing (Wisconsin Forward) scores and improvement on NWEA MAP scores.

Salem School District attributes teacher buy in and student engagement with Dreambox to the fact that students love that the program is fun with its gaming style lessons that pique young learners’minds. Educators ignited students’ interest with a friendly math challenge in May 2022. The names of students who did 10 lessons a week were put on a banner in the halls. In addition to recognition, students got prizes and certificates. If an entire class met the challenge, 10 lessons, district leaders would put a big ribbon on the wall and would go into their classroom to celebrate the accomplishment. They handed out small backpacks and math key tags.

Engaged Students Motivated to Learn

Those who complete more have seen more improvement.

5+ lessons a week.

All students, K–8 must complete:

District Data: • 1 School • 69 Total Teachers • 1,000 Students • 1:1 Device district

At-a-Glance: Salem School District

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Lisette Venegas, Secondary Multilingual Programs Manager Verona Area School District, WI

Creating joy for students through these hands-on activities can help them learn new things or show what they have learned throughout a unit. [...] This experience helps teachers visualize what they can do with online content and how to make it fun and exciting for their students. Making that connection between students and staff, but also between the curriculum and grade levels is really important!”

Driving unique experiences for students and educators

Much more than a video, a captivating, collaborative project

Since 2016, VASD has adopted a unique and innovative approach to leveraging these resources. The district brings high school students and younger grades together to collaborate and experience the Virtual Field Trip together in engaging ways that they themselves have a hand in designing. Recently, students from high school athletic and academic programs helped elementary students design hands-on learning activities using the NFL Play 60 Virtual Field Trip.

The programs have been so successful, leaders plan to host 10-20 Virtual Field Trips each year.

Discovery’s Virtual Field Trips empower students to make real-world connections while embarking on an exciting virtual journey. Students can meet Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky, learn first-hand about STEM careers, or visit the arctic tundra.

These resources allow students to explore new areas of interest and make meaningful connections.

Why Virtual Field Trips?

Verona Area School District District at-a-glance • 10 Schools • 5,700+ Students • Discovery Education partner since 2011

Verona Area School District was looking for new, innovative ways to engage students with learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. To achieve this goal, they turned to Virtual Field Trips within Discovery Education Experience.

Broaden Horizons with Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips

Diane Harlan, Science Curriculum Specialist Ector County ISD, TX

Discovery Education’s Science Techbook allows simple navigation for students and differentiated student supports including vocabulary enhancements and Spanish translation for ELL students. Discovery Education’s Techbook can be used as a supplemental resource or it can stand alone as it covers the depth and breadth of the required science content standards including NGSS, individual state standards such as the Texas Essentials of Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)."

Inspiring ELL Students to Explore Science

Heather Lamb, Librarian Castleberry Independent School District, TX

Discovery Education is one of the tools in our toolbox that we can count on because we know how important it is to meet the needs of all learners. The quality of the resources as well as the instructional resources that are ready to go make it an easy choice for integration.”

Helping all learners thrive with quality content

Social Studies Techbook leads to increased engagement and improved assessments in Oak Ridge TN

Lea Bartch, Coordinator of Science and Social Studies Murfreesboro City Schools, TN

Discovery Education's Science Techbook is set up in a way to support all types of teacher preferences, allowing teachers to search by unit concepts, standards, topics, activities, text, or channels. The resources are endless, and the platform supports and respects the professionalism as teachers select what is best for the learning in their classrooms."

Easy-to-navigate and rich science content

Social Studies Techbook Inspires Middle Schoolers in Rock Hill, SC

Megan Melucci, Fourth-Grade Teacher Franklin Regional School District, PA

The partnership that Franklin Regional and Discovery Education promoted through the Digital Ambassador program changed the direction of my teaching career. Through coaching, immersion in Discovery Professional Development, and collaboration with my colleagues, administration, and leadership at Discovery Ed, my digital capacity grew. I learned how to balance technology pedagogy with content to positively impact student learning. My students became digital citizens who had ownership of their work and the ability to reflect on their progress. I was given new and innovative strategies to improve learning outcomes for my students."

Discovery PD helps educators balance ed tech & pedagogy

Discovery Education Helps Educators Engage Students to Explore New Experiences

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Centralizing content and saving time

Consistent technology paired with Discovery Education solutions also helped the district centralize content for all subject areas and save teachers' time. They were able to easily leverage ready-to-use, standards-aligned lessons and instructional strategies from Discovery Education Science Techbook in just minutes. The partnership between Onslow County Schools, Discovery Education, and Microsoft is an integral to creating an equitable student learning experience. Teachers know they can count on these digital tools to help aid them in the planning and teaching process.

Closely located near the East Coast’s largest Marine Corp base, Onslow County Schools must accommodate high student mobility rates and work to provide a consistent learning experience for families with military commitments. To offer the most equitable learning, the district implemented a 1:1 device initiative in 2014, so students and teachers could regularly access a Microsoft LMS. The simple connection between Microsoft tools and Discovery Education solutions helped streamline DE onboarding and ensured a consistent learning experience for all students in the district.

Providing students reliable, consistent access to Digital solutions

District at-a-glance: • 41 Schools and centers • 28,000 Students • Discovery Education partner since 2021 Discovery Education Solutions • Experience • Science Techbook • Social Studies Techbook Classroom Application • Technology in the Classroom • Hands-on Learning • Teacher Support • Cross-Curricular Support

Discovery Education Makes Integration Easy in Onslow County

Jenna Peet, Educator Poly Prep Brooklyn, NY

My students LOVE using Pivot Interactives! Even when we can do a hands-on lab, the ability to watch a process happen frame-by-frame helps them notice the quickly-occurring events that we can't observe in real time.”

Pivot Interactives provides new science observation experiences

Barbara De Santis, Technology Integration Trainer Sayreville School District, NJ

Discovery Education is a perfect match to our district goal for ‘high-quality challenging education that instills character and enables students to compete successfully.’ From the PreK videos, interactive labs, and the extensive partner programs- there is something for everyone. I especially like the PD opportunities for teachers."

Discovery Education offers something to every learner

Lori-Lyn Griffin, Science Educator Hampstead School District, NH

Discovery Education is by far the best resource I have come across in over a decade. The plethora of resources is outstanding. I have used it in my Science classes and Writing classes this year and with the students I worked with last year in our Connections Program. All videos, interactives, and articles are high quality, relevant, and encourage students to go deeper in their thinking and in our class discussions. I am so thankful to the NH DOE for providing this resource to all New Hampshire schools, it is definitely the go-to resource for my lesson planning and discussions.”

Discovery is a favorite among science teachers

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Kindra Fox, Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Washoe County School District, NV

From small group instruction to activity centers to independent study, it’s really appealing for a teacher because It's not the same “watch a video, do some questions” approach—it takes the monotony away and lends itself much more to engagement with students. And when students are willing to learn at a deeper level, Discovery Education really shines.”

Enhancing academic rigor for students

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the district struggled to engage students, mitigate learning loss, and streamline STEM implementation across 100+ schools. Teachers could rely on Discovery Education Experience to supplement instruction no matter how they taught STEM, while ensuring student engagement at multiple levels. The solution gives teachers control over how to use resources to fit their classroom teaching and learning needs. They can execute individual assignments easily and deliver the lessons in multiple ways to fit the needs of their classrooms and students.

Helping teachers deliver engaging instruction the way they like

Discovery Education was made available to Washoe due to a statewide implementation from the Nevada State DOE—with funding support from Nevada Gold Mines.

Washoe County School District at-a-glance: • 110 Schools • 61,500+ Students • 3,900+ Teachers • Discovery Education partner since 2020 Classroom Application • Supplemental Instruction • Cross-curricular support • Alignment to standards

Educators in Washoe County Streamline STEM

Dana Fontaine, Librarian Fremont Public Schools, NE

Discovery Education supports our district goals by showing how important research is, and helping us with inclusivity, access, and top-level thinking.”

Discovery helps students focus on critical skills

McKenna Akane, Middle School Teacher Alberton School District, MT

The combination of virtual field trips and career connections that Discovery Education offers has enriched my students' educational journey, fostering a deeper appreciation for their studies and opening doors to future opportunities in the coding realm and beyond.”

Showing students infinite possibilities

Jessica Aue, Principal Michigan

Our district believes in teaching students how to think, not what to think. We want them to learn about the world around them and then find ways to make it a better place. The resources and tools provided by DE help us do that!"

Fostering the most meaningful skills

Marta Stoeckel, Tartan High School School District 622, MN

Pivot Interactives gave me new tools to build a bridge between what students experienced directly and what the calculations described. I also saw the difference in much higher scores on the end-of-unit assessment.”

Students Show EOY Assessment Growth with Pivot Interactives

Discovery Education is transforming learning in Baltimore County Public Schools

JOSH BAILEY, Director of Teaching and Learning Operations Maryland

The largest impact is that DE has been a consistent resource for educators amongst the challenges of teaching during the pandemic. Across content areas and grades, teachers have a one stop shop they can use to supplement and extend lessons. Students also know the resources available, and use them to explore their learning. Teachers and school staff know that DE is reliable and high quality."

Resources educators can rely on, no matter what

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Nancy Tooraen, Educational TV Director Louisiana Public Broadcasting

We were looking for a partner who could help us bring digital media to all students and teachers in Louisiana because we felt it was an important step in the future of education. We decided that Discovery Education was the best match for us and for our teachers."

Effectively bringing engaging content to all Louisiana students

During the 2020 pandemic, Discovery Education was the tool many teachers across the state relied on to continue the learning process with limited interruption. They found there was much more to the program than high-quality videos and truly leveraged its capability to help them design and deliver engaging lessons that could reach students no matter where they are.

A critical solution during challenging times

Teachers appreciate how Discovery Education has evolved over the last two decades and describe it as “user-friendly, having timely information, and making teaching much easier.” It’s also great for students. Today’s students need to think critically and demonstrate mastery, not simply read a textbook and memorize facts. Discovery Education enables learners to prepare for the future with engaging, high-interest content.

The right solution for teachers and students

In 2003, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) saw an incredible opportunity to bring digital media into the classroom. At the time, this type of learning was still a new concept to many educators, but LPB recognized the benefit right away. To accomplish this, they turned to Discovery Education for the answer.

Discovery Education currently reaches 500,000+ teachers and students across the state.

Serving Louisiana and Teachers for over 20 years

Jessica Zepik, Media/eLearning Specialist South Madison Community School District, IN

Discovery Education is the ideal platform for a blended learning classroom. Research has proven that interacting with digital content enhances the learning experience for students. DE makes this so easy for educators by providing a plethora of teacher-friendly resources. Collections such as the SOS strategies give teachers simple ideas for technology integration that positively impact student learning. Features such as the video quizzes keep students engaged with the content while giving teachers valuable assessment opportunities to guide further instruction.”

The tools teachers need for the classrooms of today

Jennifer Williams, Instructional Technology Facilitator Newton County Schools, GA

Discovery Education helps bring excellence. The curated content helps teachers differentiate, engage, and motivate our students to learn and soar. Studio, instructional strategies, writing prompts, fundamentals, eBooks, and text all make finding suitable content easy.”

World-class resources for students and educators

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Dr. Shannon Carroll, Supervisor of Instructional Technology Cherokee County School District, GA

Discovery Education and Microsoft are both paying attention to what’s going on in education in 2023 and beyond, and they are making changes that move with us as school districts."

Meeting educators’ needs

Easy implementation & integration

Adopting a new tool takes time, but educators at CCSD were thrilled to learn they could use Discovery Education resources in tandem with their districts’ Microsoft tools. This meant all students and educators could access high-quality digital curriculum quickly and easily. With turnkey integration in place, the district was able to use training time to focus solely on helping teachers maximize their use of DE’s educational resources in the classroom rather than the technical implementation.

When Cherokee County School District decided to pursue the Cognia STEM Certification, their goal was to help students develop cross-curricular skills that would apply to their future careers. With career profiles and engaging activities to encourage STEM thinking, Discovery Education Experience‘s high-quality content stood out to CCSD leaders as the best choice.

Providing the guidance students need for a bright future

District at-a-glance: • 40 Schools and centers • 42,000+ Students • Discovery Education partner since 2019 Discovery Education Solutions • Experience • Science Techbook • Social Studies Techbook Classroom Application • Technology in the Classroom • Hands-on Learning • Teacher Support • Cross-Curricular Support

Cherokee County School District Seamlessly Connects with Discovery

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Analysis revealed that DE market presence had differential effects on school districts. 2018-19 Results • The smallest positive interaction effect was in Duval and Pasco Counties (std. b = 0.10) for EOC Algebra, EOC History, and FS Math MS scores • The largest positive interaction effect was in Miami-Dade County (std. b = 0.45) for FSA Grade 8 scores 2021-22 Results • The smallest positive interaction effect was in Hillsborough and Palm Beach Counties (std.b = 0.10) for EOC History scores • The largest positive interaction effect was in Miami-Dade County (std. b = 0.68) for EOC Biology scores

Results: Research Question Two

Across the two analyses, the DE Learning Platform was consistently positively related to school-level student achievement. 2018-19 and 2021-22 Data revealed positive effects of the DE Learning Platform on: • EOC Geometry • FSA English ES • FSA Math ES 2018-19 Data also indicated positive effects for: • EOC Algebra • EOC Biology •FSA Science Grade 5 2018-19 and 2021-22 Data DE Learning Platform + Science Techbook reported a positive effect on: • EOC Algebra • EOC Geometry

Results: Research Question One

Researchers leveraged 2018-19 and-2021-22 data from the State of Florida Department of Education website as well as product licensing information furnished by DE. The State used a combination of two state assessments to capture achievement across a host of outcome domains: • The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) • End of Course assessments (EOC) Research Question One Sample Size • 1,202 Total school districts for 2018-19 dataset • 1,219 Total school districts for 2021-22 dataset Research Question Two Sample Size • 975 Total school districts for 2018-19 dataset • 1,000 Total school districts for 2021-22 dataset

Research Data-at-a-glance

The research analyzed: 1. If schools who use one or a combination of DE products report higher achievement scores than schools who do not use any DE product? 2. Do some school districts respond better or worse to DE products?

In 2023, Discovery Education partnered with third-party research organization, McREL International, to test the relationship between Discovery Education’s (DE) market presence and school-level academic achievement in the State of Florida.

Third-party research demonstrates state-wide success

Jennifer Insua, Assistant Principal Orlando Diocese - St. Joseph Catholic School Winter Haven, FL

[Discovery Education] Instructional Strategies provide teachers with a means for having students use creativity and critical thinking. My students are always excited to learn using the DE Studio boards and I am excited to create them and share them with my students!”

Discovery Education supports 4C learning

Cyndi Long, District Science Coordinator Osceola County School District, FL

We know our students all learn in different ways. Discovery Education opens a door to students that they didn't even know was closed. It's a beautiful collection of assets for each student to learn the very best that they can."

Opening the world to every student

Dawn Lauterbach, Seventh-Grade Teacher Colorado

In addition to quality video products, Discovery shares support materials for assessment, activities and more student engagement. If I need to plan a lesson for online/at-home learning or a substitute teacher, I know I can count on these resources to keep my class moving forward in rich content and engaging resources.”

Resources educators can count on

Anne-Marie Johnsonn, Grade three teacher California

Mystery Science opens up the wonders of the world for children, making them ask, "Why or How?" My students crave this program. Thank you so much for bringing this subject alive, not only for the students, but for me as well."

Making Learning fun with Mystery Science

Christina Pluhar, Curriculum Specialist, California

Discovery Education provides a pathway to proficiency using engaging videos, student interest is magnified and furthers understanding; Pictures and images can extend learning through technology integration; and Virtual Field trips and interactives foster new experiences and career applications. This platform truly meets the needs of all our learners.”

Discovery Education Meets learners needs in Southern California

Sarah Jane Lay, Middle School Science Teacher Arkansas

As a first-year middle school science teacher using Discovery Education for the first time, I am thrilled by both the curriculum and the support Discovery Education offers. It is exciting and encouraging!!”

Discovery Science Techbook Supports Teachers

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It was very important for us to offer resources to our teachers to cover these topics because many non-Indigenous teachers didn’t know how to find the right resources and were worried about making sure they were culturally appropriate. It was a great collaboration between my team, our Office of Indian Education, and Discovery Education to ensure our teachers knew how to find and use these resources to the benefit of their students.”

Linda Burrows, Deputy Associate Superintendent of Academic Standards Arizona State DepArtment of Education

Making the Right Resources Accessible

Discovery Education, the AZ Office of Indian Education, and the AZ Office of Academic Standards partnered to provide teachers free professional learning sessions throughout year that targeted relevant topics to Arizona educators—notably how to incorporate and elevate indigenous voices in the classroom. Since the launch of the channel in 2022, students have truly engaged with the material to get a better sense of the world in which they live. It has also helped educators to create a community where students from diverse backgrounds can learn about, and from, each other in a collaborative manner.

Helping students and teachers engage with authentic content

Discovery Education worked closely with the Arizona DOE, Arizona educators, and the Office of Indian Education to create the Native Stories of the Southwest Channel—a curation of Southwest Indigenous stories that are authentic, culturally relevant, and allows students to see themselves in their learning. The teams carefully searched for resources, reviewed them, and determined the best grade level for them. They aimed to ensure the materials were authentic, accurate, and most importantly, vetted by the Indigenous communities and wisdom keepers. These resources are also standards-aligned so AZ teachers can meet standards across multiple grades.

Elevating Student Voices

Background: In 2021, the Arizona Department of Education set out to provide engaging, diverse resources to help students achieve cross-curricular skills. They also hoped to elevate content that focused on Native American culture and heritage to empower students to see themselves and their world in the materials. The state used ESSER funds to adopt Discovery Education because the organization had a longstanding record of delivering high-quality content with turnkey integration.

Arizona state Partners with Discovery Education Experience

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Brett Bonner, Assistant Superintendent Sahuarita Unified School District, AZ

When you combine an up-to-date curriculum, easy-to-use learning platform, content aligned to state standards, and robust professional learning, you have the perfect mix for a successful implementation.”

Discovery Education Science Techbook Drives Learning

The district has seen promising growth in terms of student achievement since the implementation of Science Techbook, as it creates high engagement levels across grades especially when used with hands-on labs and science projects. The teaching staff is also invested in its use. They appreciate and value having high-quality, updated resources and digital access to support their instruction.

Measurable Impact

District at-a-glance • 10 schools serving 5,800 students • Discovery Education partner since 2016 Educators used Discovery solutions for: • Supplemental • Core Curriculum Research data • 9 teachers from 3 middle schools Pre- and post-assessments were given to: • 363 students in grade 6 •378 students in grade 7 (control & response variables)

Research Background

In 2023 SUSD conducted an implementation study of Science Techbook to determine its impact on middle school students. Results from the third-party study showed a statistically significant positive correlation between the post-assessment scores and each variable of Techbook usage measured throughout the year. These results meet ESSA’s rigorous evidence-based Tier 3: Promising Evidence.

ESSA III Study Discovery Education Science Techbook in Sahuarita Unified School District, AZ

Phillip Brewer, High School Science Teacher Mobile County Public Schools, AL

I use Pivot Interactives in my AP Physics courses at Davidson. I find the lab activities are relevant to the course material. Physical labs are sometimes cost prohibitive or unavailable. Pivot Interactives provides the opportunity to collect data and perform analysis and evaluation for a relatively low cost, especially since students have a 1:1 Chromebook correspondence.”

Pivot Interactives opens the world of Physics to Students

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• BPS staff have consistently given Discovery Education high marks for its PD programs Members of the STEM Leaders Team and the general teacher population report: • Strong attitudes, beliefs and opinions towards STEM instruction in the 2020-21 year relative to the 2019-20 year • More frequently integrating STEM instructional activities in their weekly curriculum

Surveys were administered to understand participant impressions of the Discovery Education. Results showed:

Results to Celebrate

The Discovery Education partnership includes: • A 3-year professional learning series for 4 teachers and an admin from each school to develop a STEM Leader Corp • Schoolwide access to Discovery Education digital resources • STEM Connect and Discovery Streaming Plus, across all 15 elementary schools In year two of the program, GrantProse, Inc. was contracted to conduct an independent program evaluation of the Project STEM grant.

Discovery Education Supports Educator Goals

One of the district’s strategic partners to meet these goals was Discovery Education.

Background In 2019 leaders at BPS implemented Project STEM (Student, Teacher, Engaging Minds) to expand STEM opportunities to military-connected elementary school students and improve student math and science proficiency rates. With help from a $1.25 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), the district identified three strategies to meet program goals: • In-class curriculum support • In-class technology support • Extra-curricular activities

Bellevue Public Schools works to Increase Math & Science Outcomes

Discovery Education Enhances Meaningful Learning in Caddo Parish Schools

A partnership that Supports Educators and Students every step of the Way

Discovery Makes a Big Impact for the community in Schuyler NE

District Data: • 16 Schools • 10,500 PreK-12 students • 780 Teachers

District Data: • 24 Schools in 5 communities • 20,050 K-12 students • 26% FRL students • 5% ELL students

Nurturing Curiosity for Students at Prince George's County Public Schools

Kristin Nicholson, Principal Winchester Public Schools, VA

I personally love when I'm out in classrooms watching instruction and a student makes a connection to something they have learned and interacted with in DreamBox Math that adds a connection to the content being taught by the teacher. It really fills in a lot of the conceptual learning that kids need background on to make sense of math.

Making Critical Math Connections across Classrooms

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Researchers categorized participants into eight groups formed by gender and race. Among all eight categories, there was a positive, statistically significant association between DreamBox Math usage and NWEA MAP scores. Hispanic and African American male students across grade levels who completed at least 2 to 5 lessons per week experienced a statistically significant increase in NWEA MAP scores.

Effective for all students

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NWEA MAP ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILE INCREASE GRADES 3-5

Students in K-5 with moderate and high usage of DreamBox Math (2 or more lessons weekly) scored significantly higher on the NWEA MAP than students with low usage (less than 2 lessons).

Students showed a Significant increase on Assessments, REGARDLESS OF ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILES OR RACE

Sample Data: • 50,000+ Students in grades K-5 • 161 Schools • Students who completed the fall 2022 (winter 2023 for K) and spring 2023 NWEA MAP • Students who completed the spring 2022 and 2023 NC EOG Math Assessment

NC Study Overview

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National Research Dataset

2021: DreamBox Reading Plus Students in all Tiers Achieve Gains

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• How is the use of DreamBox Reading Plus associated with fall-to-spring growth on SC READY?• How is the use of DreamBox Reading Plus associated with students meeting or exceeding their Added Value Target (AVT) on SC READY?• What percent of students that grew in Reading Plusby 1-2 levels also grew 1-2 achievement levels in SC READY? Data included: • 9,319 K-8 students from one South Carolina school district

Researchers Asked

• One hour per week of DreamBox Reading Plus is associated with significantly higher ELA growth on SC READY. • DreamBox Reading Plus effectively personalizes reading support for all different types of students. • Students with special designations (ELL, IEP, gifted, learning accommodations) were twice as likely to meet their Added Value Target when they completed 80 DreamBox Reading Plus lessons for the 2022-2023 school year.

Greater Usage DreamBox Reading = More Growth on SC READY ELA Scores