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Research & Standards

The evidence, pilot results, and standards alignment behind the program.

Is this curriculum research-backed?

Yes. An independent, third-party efficacy study was conducted by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE), published in November 2025 and titled "Evaluation of ...
Where has this been piloted before?

It was piloted in San Diego Unified School District, where teachers reported 100% classroom engagement and rising test scores and reading levels, and in Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii. For the 2026 s...
Is the curriculum standards-aligned?

Yes. It's standards-aligned for ELA and literacy, covering reading comprehension, vocabulary development, inferencing, creative and analytical writing, critical thinking, character analysis, theme ...
What if my students are reading below grade level?

This is exactly who the program was designed for. The chat-style, graphic novel format is built to engage reluctant and struggling readers, including students reading two or more grade levels behin...
Does this work for English Language Learners (ELL)?

Yes. The visual format and chat-style text make it especially accessible for multilingual learners, and many ELL teachers have joined the pilot specifically for this reason.