DreamBox Learning is acquiring the adaptive literacy program Reading Plus, marking the ed-tech provider’s expansion into reading curriculum.

Prior to the merger, DreamBox Learning, which was founded in Washington state in 2006, has been a K-8 digital math program that aims to tailor lessons to students’ needs by using technology that differentiates questions in real time based on how students solve problems.

With Reading Plus, DreamBox Learning says it is bringing on board an evidence-based, program designed to boost students’ literacy skills in grades 3-12. The program is used in more than 7,800 schools by more than 1 million students, according to the company.

The move comes after DreamBox acquired Squiggle Park, an early literacy program for students in K-2. With both programs, the company can expand its K-12 reach and offer schools a dual-discipline program, according to the announcement released July 19.

“We believe the winning formula to shape the future of learning has three components,” said Jessie Woolley-Wilson, President and CEO of DreamBox Learning in announcing the acquisitions. “Dual-discipline offerings that cultivate a strong foundation in mathematics and reading; strong data and analytics solutions that leverage formative data to personalize the learning experience; and professional development to help educators develop their blended learning knowledge and skills.”

DreamBox says it currently serves more than 5 million students and 200,000 educators in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico, according to the announcement.

The company grew during the pandemic as school districts scaled up their online programs to switch to entirely remote learning.

“DreamBox’s mission-driven leadership, adaptive learning model, and third-party validation made the decision to join forces a natural next step for Reading Plus,” Steven Guttentag, CEO of Reading Plus, said in the statement.

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