EPS Learning, a leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been chosen by the Iowa Department of Education to offer free access to its AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant for all elementary school teachers and students until the summer of 2025. This initiative is part of Iowa’s $3 million investment to enhance reading outcomes for elementary students in the state.
EPS Reading Assistant is an online literacy program grounded in the science of reading. It utilizes advanced speech recognition and safe artificial intelligence to listen, assess, and tutor students in foundational reading skills at their individual level. This innovative approach provides educators with actionable performance data, enabling them to focus their instruction where it is most needed.
Steven Guttentag, CEO of EPS Learning, expressed his belief that EPS Reading Assistant can significantly improve instructional effectiveness and transform the reading experience for students. He emphasized the importance of literacy skills in opening up a world of possibilities for children of all levels. EPS Learning is proud to partner with the State of Iowa to equip educators with the tools needed to make a difference in their classrooms.
EPS Reading Assistant was launched in March 2024 in partnership with Amira Learning, the developer of the first AI-powered reading assistant. Together, these programs have helped millions of students enhance their reading fluency and comprehension. When combined with other EPS Learning solutions like S.P.I.R.E., EPS Reading Assistant has been proven to accelerate student achievement in foundational reading skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Independent academic research conducted at institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and Johns Hopkins University has confirmed the efficacy of EPS Reading Assistant’s technology powered by Amira. Users in these studies have shown two to three times greater progress in reading ability compared to non-users, highlighting the impact of this innovative approach on student learning.
Mark Angel, CEO of Amira Learning, praised the partnership with EPS Learning to bring the groundbreaking technology of Amira to more classrooms. He emphasized the importance of leveraging sophisticated speech recognition solutions to help students improve their reading skills and make a real difference in their lives.
Educators in Iowa will have access to EPS Reading Assistant licenses for the 2024-25 academic year and summer school in 2025, along with synchronous and asynchronous training and support from EPS Learning. This comprehensive support system aims to empower educators to effectively implement the program in their classrooms and maximize its impact on student learning.
For educators interested in obtaining free EPS Reading Assistant licenses or learning more about the program, they can visit the EPS Learning website for more information. The opportunity to access this powerful literacy solution is a valuable resource for schools across Iowa looking to enhance their reading instruction and support student success.
In conclusion, the partnership between EPS Learning and Iowa’s Department of Education represents a significant investment in improving literacy outcomes for elementary students in the state. By providing free access to EPS Reading Assistant, educators have the tools they need to enhance their instructional practices and support students in developing strong literacy skills. This initiative underscores the importance of leveraging innovative technology to empower educators and transform the reading experience for students across Iowa.
