ReadSpeaker Achieves ESSA Level IV Validation Through Collaboration with Instructure

Boston, Massachusetts Aug 7, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - ReadSpeaker, a leading provider of texttospeech accessibility solutions, today announced it has achieved ESSA Level IV validation through its longstanding collaboration with Instructures independent research team. ReadSpeakers integration with Instructures Canvas learning platform has long enabled inclusive access to course content for all learners. 

To determine ReadSpeakers evidence rating, Instructure collaborated with ReadSpeaker to create a comprehensive logic model and research plan. Following a systematic review, Instructure concluded that the evidence for ReadSpeaker meets Level IV, "Demonstrates a Rationale." This signifies that the intervention has a well-defined, research-based logic model, and ReadSpeaker has plans for an ESSA Level III study of their product.

Were thrilled to achieve ESSA Level IV validation in partnership with Instructure, said Matt Muldoon, President of ReadSpeaker North America. This milestone underscores our commitment to delivering solutions that are not only functional but are rooted in research. With this validation, educators and districts can confidently view ReadSpeaker as a tool designed for meaningful impact.

Students with identified needs, language barriers, learning differences, or other challenges often face difficulties in accessing, understanding, and retaining educational content. ReadSpeaker offers scalable text-to-speech technology that seamlessly integrates into existing learning environments. This provides every learner with a personalized tool to enhance their access to, comprehension of, and engagement with digital course materials. ReadSpeaker solutions turn digital contentHTML, ePubs, PDFs, PPTsinto lifelike audio. Available via Canvas integration, it features over 200 voices in more than 50 languages, customizable pronunciation, and usage analytics to help institutions monitor accessibility uptake and patterns.

With ESSA Level IV validation now secured, ReadSpeaker and Instructure reinforce their shared goal: to support educators with tools that are accessible, researchgrounded, and designed for equitable learning outcomes.