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BOSTON — Dec. 16, 2025 — Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group, today released findings from a national survey revealing that the first full cohort of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic entered kindergarten with markedly weaker school-readiness skills. The new data shows widespread declines in foundational literacy, attention, and social-emotional development—trends educators say represent one of the most significant early-learning challenges they have faced in years.

The survey, deployed in October 2025 through Lexia’s Voice of the User platform and an opt-in educator research panel, gathered responses from more than 200 kindergarten teachers using Lexia Core5 Reading or Lexia English Language Development.

Educators’ responses point to several notable patterns in early learning readiness.

Foundational Literacy Skills Are Lagging

• 73% of teachers say kindergarteners are behind in early literacy.
• Biggest gaps: letter sounds, letter recognition, writing letters/names, vocabulary.

Social-Emotional Readiness Is Lower

• 82% say students are less socially-emotionally ready, especially with sharing, collaboration, and emotion regulation.

 Attention Spans Are Shorter

• 89% report shorter attention spans during reading; two-thirds say much

Confidence Has Declined

• More than half say students are less confident participating in reading activities.

 Educators also identified the supports they believe would most strengthen early literacy foundations for today’s kindergarteners, emphasizing the need for greater family engagement in reading, more vocabulary and oral language development, explicit phonics practice, and increased small-group or one-on-one instructional time. They also highlighted the program features they find most helpful in meeting these needs, pointing to personalized instruction, clear progress-monitoring tools, and engaging content that keeps young learners motivated.

“These findings confirm what many educators are feeling in their classrooms: today’s kindergarteners are entering school with dramatically different needs than cohorts before the pandemic,” said Nick Gaehde, president of Lexia. “As students face gaps in foundational literacy, attention, and social-emotional skills, teachers need solutions that provide structure, personalization, and ongoing visibility into progress. For example, last year, in a large suburban district, as more than 6,700 kindergarteners progressed in Lexia, they scored higher on their language and literacy screenings—a result that underscores our commitment to providing research-aligned tools educators can trust.”

About Lexia

Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the science of reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

About Cambium Learning Group

Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.

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Media Contacts

Sabrina Leon, Lexia PR Manager

sabrina.leon@lexialearning.com

Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications

charlotte@nickelcommpr.com

Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244

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Pangram, already established as the most accurate and most reliable AI transparency and discovery technology, today launched a significant new upgrade to its detection software – Pangram 3.0. Pangram can now reliably and accurately identify text that has been edited or modified by AI systems, in addition to surfacing text that was entirely created by AI.

The upgraded system includes several advances to Pangram’s already best-in-class AI detection technology. Pangram 3.0 gives enhanced transparency into written work including how any selection of a written text was created, assembled, or modified with AI. In education, that means that a teacher or college professor will have the specific information they need when evaluating a paper, rather than relying on the limited information of an aggregated percentage of AI present.

“Pangram is the first AI detector to give insight into the subtleties that go into writing. In many sectors, especially in education, AI text detection was limited to a binary response: is there AI content or not?” said Max Spero, cofounder and CEO of Pangram. “Pangram 3.0 is the first detector that can show where a text was AI-generated, where it was fully human-written, and that in-between space where a text was co-authored with AI,” he said.

To build the new version of Pangram, the company trained its model on hundreds of editing prompts such as, “Make this more descriptive” or “Make this more casual.” With Pangram 3.0, sections of text may be labeled as lightly AI-assisted or moderately AI-assisted, which make it easier to make policy decisions based on AI usage.

“Previous versions of Pangram were highly accurate at differentiating between human and AI, but could not tell you the extent to which AI assisted with a particular section,” Spero said. “Now we can go deeper and paint a real picture of what’s going on. It’s a significant step forward for our system and for the field of AI transparency,” he said.

Read more about Pangram 3.0 here.

About Pangram

Pangram Labs is the technology leader in AI detection systems, surpassing other detection providers in accuracy, reliability, and information delivery. Pangram’s detection systems are relied on by thousands of businesses, primarily for assessing and addressing public reviews of products and services, many of which are compromised by AI. Founded by classmates at Stanford University, Pangram is gaining market traction in education as the high-accuracy alternative for assessing the authenticity of student work.

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 Discovery Education and Dell Technologies today announced the launch of a new educational initiative, Tech Career Circuit. Tech Career Circuit is a one-stop huboffering complementary learning resources to prepare students in grades 6-12 for success in the IT industry.  

Using Tech Career Circuit’s unique hands-on learning opportunities and digital literacy resources, students can develop the essential workforce skills required in the IT industry. The Tech Career Circuit resources are standards-aligned, making integration in any classroom environment simple. The Tech Career Circuit resources include wrap-around lesson plans, activities, and educator supports available in multiple formats such as web-based content, PDFs, learning management system integrated designs, and more. The resources are designed to fit into any 6-12 classroom and support career and technical education tracks. 

“Technology is moving at an incredible speed. At Dell, we want to prepare students for the future workforce, and technology and career skills are critical to participation. With Tech Career Circuit, we are providing access to opportunities and learnings that help K-12 educators anywhere in the world prepare students for skills needed in a career tomorrow,” said Carly Tatum, head of Giving and Impact at Dell Technologies. “We’re proud to partner with Discovery Education to connect students everywhere to critical future ready skills.” 

Tech Career Circuit builds upon Dell Technologies’ work to support education through Dell Student TechCrew, Girls Who Game and other programming aimed at strengthening K-12 educational institutions in our communities. Dell Student TechCrew, a student-led help desk, enables students to become Dell technicians, certified to repair and refurbish devices for their school. Girls Who Game builds STEM interest in young girls through gaming and experiential challenges. 

“The latest research shows that 87% of high school students find school more engaging when they see real career connections. With Tech Career Circuit, students gain engaging classroom lessons that support the development of work-ready skills,” said Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education. “We are thrilled to partner with Dell Technologies to prepare students for in-demand careers.” 

To access the Tech Career Circuit resources, visit techcareercircuit.discoveryeducation.com. 

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WHAT: A no-cost, 60-minute Learn with Leaders webinar hosted by ClassDojo for Districts, designed for district and school leaders who want a clearer, more consistent, and connected communication experience across every school. Attendees will get the first public preview of ClassDojo for Districts’ 2026 features, co-developed with district leaders to build trust, simplify school-to-home communication, and create a joyful, unified experience for families.

WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2025 · 12:30 PM CT

WHO: Victoria Pacchiana, Product Lead, ClassDojo for Districts and Dr. Chad A. Stevens, Head of Growth & Partnerships, ClassDojo for Districts

REGISTER: https://team-classdojo.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917636606938/WN_vjKb47cET7SPPYXXiSV-mQ

 SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Dec. 2, 2025 – District leaders are under growing pressure to create communication experiences that feel simple, consistent, and connected across every school.

Even with more tools than ever, families still say communication feels scattered, inconsistent, and impersonal—not because districts aren’t trying, but because most platforms weren’t built to connect each message back to their child.

Families want one place to follow what’s happening at school, in classrooms, and in their child’s day—without juggling apps or missing critical updates. Teachers need tools that lighten their workload, not add steps or complexity. And district leaders need visibility and alignment across every school without forcing families or staff into yet another platform they don’t love.

That’s why ClassDojo for Districts spent the past year working directly with district leaders to solve one of the hardest problems in K–12 communication: creating a unified districtwide experience on a platform families already trust, use daily, and genuinely enjoy.

In this Learn with Leaders session, Pacchiana and Stevens will share:
• The real-world needs these new features were built to address
• How district partners helped guide every decision
• What’s launching in 2026 to simplify communication across every school
• How to support teachers while creating a more consistent experience for families

This session is ideal for superintendents, communications teams, family engagement leaders, school leaders, and district technology teams.

There’s no cost to attend, but registration is required.

For more information or to sign up, go to https://team-classdojo.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917636606938/WN_vjKb47cET7SPPYXXiSV-mQ

About ClassDojo for Districts

ClassDojo is on a mission to give every child an education they love. Used by over 45 million families and teachers worldwide, ClassDojo helps schools build strong, connected communities.

ClassDojo for Districts extends that connection districtwide—empowering leaders with visibility, supporting teachers with simple tools, and helping families experience joyful, consistent communication across every school.

Media Contact: press@classdojo.com

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Charlotte, NC (Monday, November 24, 2025) — DreamBox Math for Texas by Discovery Education is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process for supplemental math programs.  

Created expressly for Texas educators and students, DreamBox Math for Texas is 100% aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Readiness Standards. This dynamic supplemental math program for grades K-5 complements full-subject instruction, such as Bluebonnet Learning. Through engaging, adaptive lessons that reinforce key math skills and build confidence, DreamBox Math for Texas helps educators prepare students for proficiency, including STAAR assessments. 

DreamBox Math for Texas offers a balance between procedural fluency and conceptual understanding and is available in English and Spanish. Offering digital and downloadable materials, DreamBox Math for Texas delivers responsive adaptivity with real-time adjustments to lessons for effective personalization. Students receive targeted support in the form of just-in-time feedback, help, and hints to guide their problem solving. Educators receive targeted instruction support, including a suite of comprehensive resources featuring guides, dashboards, and professional learning to streamline implementation and lesson planning

In addition, Dreambox Math for Texas provides ongoing progress data that helps inform instructional decisions so educators may build on learning experiences that encourage student growth and mastery. Daily progress monitoring reports provide actionable insights for administration while a family dashboard offers at-home timely insights.  

“With DreamBox Math for Texas, K-5 classrooms gain a data-informed adaptive student learning solution built in TEKS alignment and designed for student success,” said Todd Wirt, Executive Vice President of Partner Engagement. “By offering personalization, rigor, and alignment, DreamBox Math for Texas empowers educators to deliver evidence-based math instruction that engages students and accelerates learning at scale.” 

DreamBox Math for Texas is part of Discovery Education’s award-winning suite of K-12 learning solutions trusted by teachers and students worldwide. For more information about the research-backed DreamBox Math for Texas, visit https://www.discoveryeducation.com/texas/math.  

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 About Discovery Education 

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. 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. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.    

Contact 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com 

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Iowa City, Iowa and Dallas, Texas (November 12, 2025) – ACT, a leader in college and career readiness assessment, and Texas Instruments Education Technology (TI), a division of the global semiconductor company, today announced a comprehensive partnership aimed at empowering students to achieve their best performance on the ACT mathematics test.

This initiative brings together two education leaders to provide innovative resources and tools that maximize student potential. The partnership will start by providing:

• A new dedicated online resource center featuring co-branded instructional videos demonstrating optimal use of TI calculators during the ACT mathematics test.
• Additional study materials featuring TI calculators to help students build upon and apply their mathematical knowledge while maximizing their time on the ACT test.
• Professional development programs for teachers focused on effective calculator-based testing strategies.

“This partnership represents our commitment to providing students with the tools and resources they need to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge effectively,” said Andrew Taylor, Senior Vice President of Educational Solutions and International, ACT, “By working with Texas Instruments, we’re ensuring students have access to familiar, powerful technology tools during this important assessment.”

“Texas Instruments is proud to partner with ACT to support student success,” said Laura Chambers, President at Texas Instruments Education Technology. “Our calculator technology, combined with targeted instructional resources, will help students showcase their true mathematical abilities during the ACT test.” 

The new resources are available now to students and educators on the ACT website www.act.org under ACT Math Calculator Tips.

About ACT

ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT’s learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the U.S. and around the world to help people achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life. Visit us at https://www.act.org/.  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Education Technology (TI) — the gold standard for excellence in math — provides exam-approved graphing calculators and interactive STEM technology. TI calculators and accessories drive student understanding and engagement without adding to online distractions. We are committed to empowering teachers, inspiring students and supporting real learning in classrooms everywhere. For more information, visit education.ti.com.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, enterprise systems and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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