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Our research

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Drawing on extensive research into learning, cognition, and literacy, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ELA is designed specifically for middle school. In particular, the program has a strong research base behind its approach to differentiation and how it challenges all students to work critically and successfully with complex text. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ELA meets criteria for Tier II-Moderate Evidence as an education intervention under ESSA.

Research base

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ELA: The research behind the program

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ELA: The research behind the approach to differentiation

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Efficacy

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ELA Embedded Measures predicts student performance on state end-of-year assessments

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Impact of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English Language Arts 6-8: ESSA Evidence Tier II

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Impact of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English Language Arts 6-8: ESSA Evidence Tier III

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Impact of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English Language Arts 6-8: ESSA Technical Write Up

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West Jefferson Hills School District, Pennsylvania: Students achieve a perfect reading growth score of 100

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Mustang Public Schools, Oklahoma: Students had double-digit gains in ELA performance

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