ESSA Research

Backed by evidence,
powered by engagement

Accelerate achievement with a supplemental curriculum platform validated by ESSA Level 3 evidence.

Our platform integrates research-validated approaches:

Retrieval practice with 20+ question and media types that strengthen retention
Formative assessment and standards-aligned data to target instruction
Artificial intelligence to streamline differentiation at scale
25+ accessibility features that make learning accessible to every student
Motivating gamification elements proven to maintain engagement year-round

LearnPlatform by Instructure ESSA Level III study: California

A comprehensive California study of 6,280 schools by Instructure demonstrates significant positive relationships between Wayground usage and academic outcomes:

ELA: Positive relationship with outcomes across all usage levels
Math: Significant positive impact at low and medium usage levels
Research scope: Analysis of over 4.2 million student responses
Methodology: Correlational design with statistical controls for demographics and prior performance

Wayground meets ESSA Level III (Promising Evidence) requirements, qualifying your district for Title I, II, IV, and School Improvement federal funding.

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LearnPlatform by Instructure ESSA Level III study: Texas

Independent Texas research by LearnPlatform validates Wayground’s effectiveness across 6,646 public schools, showing consistent positive relationships between platform usage and student achievement:

Reading: Significant positive outcomes for 3rd-8th grade students at all usage levels
Math: Strong positive impact across 3rd-8th grade at low, medium, and high usage levels
Research scope: Analysis of 3.5 million student responses during 2023-24 school year
Methodology: Multilevel modeling with controls for prior performance, demographics, and district factors

This second ESSA Level III study strengthens evidence that Wayground meets federal funding requirements across diverse geographic and demographic contexts.

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LearnPlatform by Instructure ESSA Level IV study

Multiple studies demonstrate how Wayground’s inputs and resources lead to meaningful outcomes:

Input: AI-powered Wayground Instructional Suite with accessibility features and content integrations
Resources: Educators easily create and assign differentiated, engaging curriculum; students actively participate and learn
Short-term: Improved differentiation, accessibility, student engagement and enjoyment
Intermediate: Enhanced literacy instruction, learner retention, standards mastery, efficiency
Long-term: Increased student achievement and growth, educator retention, accessibility compliance

Wayground satisfies ESSA Level IV requirements, with a research-based logic model.

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