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DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education Enhanced To Support Literacy in Grades PreK-5 as Part of Back-to-School 2025 Updates

DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education Enhanced To Support Literacy in Grades PreK-5 as Part of Back-to-School 2025 Updates

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 30, 2025 /3BL/ - Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced significant enhancements to the online, adaptive literacy program DreamBox Reading. These improvements broaden DreamBox Reading's coverage to support all PreK-5 learners and expand educators' abilities to develop students' foundational skills and confidence in reading through personalized instruction.
DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education starts young readers off right with a highly engaging, systematic approach to literacy aligned to the Science of Reading. Built on the company's patented Intelligent Adaptive Learning platform, DreamBox Reading captures data from student answers, strategies, and behaviors to personalize learning in real time.
This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities. Using DreamBox Reading, students develop proficiency over foundational skills through learning experiences built around their own progress, performance, productive struggle, and age-appropriate play.
Among the latest enhancements made to DreamBox Reading are:
DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education is certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based ESSA Tier IV standards as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This research and more can be found here.
The enhancements to DreamBox Reading follow several product and content enhancements made to Discovery Education's award-winning solutions and announced earlier this year. Taken together, the product improvements for Back-to-School 2025 empower teachers to create personalized learning experiences for all learners with inquiry, excitement, and exploration that will hold students' attention while challenging them academically.
'Evidence shows that too many students in grades 3-5 have not yet mastered foundational reading skills,' said Lance Rougeux, Discovery Education's Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement. 'The latest enhancements to DreamBox Reading were made in response to educator feedback and empower educators to deeply engage these students in reading and put them on a personalized path to future success.'
For more information about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
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About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
Contact Stephen Wakefield Discovery Education Phone: 202-316-6615 Email: [email protected]
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