Genio Notes Achieves ESSA Level 3 Recognition, Setting New Standard for Evidence-Based EdTech in Higher Education

Genio achieves standard attained by less than half of edtech tools; Independent study by LXD Research validates Genio's commitment to learning solutions that deliver measurable student outcomes

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genio, a provider of learning tools that significantly improve student success, today announced that Genio Notes has achieved ESSA Level 3 according to the Every Student Succeeds Act evidence framework. This designation was achieved following a comprehensive independent study by LXD Research of 11,800+ higher education students. This achievement positions Genio among the minority of EdTech companies that can demonstrate a statistically meaningful impact on student outcomes through rigorous, evidence-based research.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides a four-tiered standard that ensures EdTech solutions truly deliver learning value. Research indicates that only 45% of EdTech tools align with ESSA evidence tiers, with a mere 32% of the top forty most popular institutional tools meeting even the most basic requirements. The framework evaluates the effectiveness of educational interventions and provides a universally applicable standard of quality to help educators make informed decisions about technology adoption.

While ESSA standards are mandated only for K-12 solutions, Genio voluntarily pursued Level 3 recognition to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to research-backed solutions for higher education learners. The Level 3 designation requires demonstrating statistically significant positive effects on student outcomes through well-designed studies that meet rigorous methodological standards.

Genio Notes employs a "capture, organize, refine, and apply" (CORA) methodology that integrates audio recordings, transcripts, notes, and slides into comprehensive, searchable study resources. The platform is specifically designed to support today's diverse higher education population, including working adults, parents, first-generation students, and learners with disabilities who comprise the "New Majority" of college enrollment.

The ESSA recognition positions Genio as a forward-thinking EdTech leader committed to evidence-based innovation. As institutions face mounting pressure to improve student outcomes while managing costs, research-validated solutions like Genio Notes provide a pathway to meaningful improvement backed by rigorous evidence.

"Technology has the potential to transform education, but now more than ever we need to be discerning about what truly enhances teaching and learning," said Dave Tucker, founder and CEO of Genio. "Educators and buyers deserve confidence that the tools they adopt deliver genuine impact. Achieving ESSA Level 3 reflects the effort we put into learning design and our commitment to evidence-based outcomes. It confirms that Genio Notes is a solution grounded in well-established learning science with a demonstrated positive impact on student success."

Read the report detailing the research summarizing the findings that support Genio's ESSA Level-3 achievement.

About Genio
Genio's mission is to unlock better learning for everyone, with courses that develop learning skills and tools that put knowledge into action. Genio's products are beautifully simple, meaningfully structured, and effortlessly connected. Trusted by more than 1,000 institutions globally, Genio has assisted learners in over 1.6 million classes, empowering 91% of learners using Genio's tools to improve and maintain their grades while reducing stress and boosting confidence. Especially as non-traditional students become the new majority learner, Genio helps institutions increase persistence and grow graduation rates.

For more information on Genio, visit https://genio.co.

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