Genio Notes Achieves Prestigious ESSA Level 3 Recognition in EdTech for Higher Education

Genio Notes Achieves ESSA Level 3 Recognition

In a significant advancement for educational technology, Genio, a leader in learning tools designed to enhance student success, recently announced that its platform, Genio Notes, has achieved ESSA Level 3 recognition. This designation by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) suggests that Genio Notes is among a select group of educational technologies that provide clear evidence of positive student outcomes.

The accomplishment comes after an independent study conducted by LXD Research that analyzed data from over 11,800 higher education students. It positions Genio as one of the few EdTech companies that can boast a statistically significant impact on learning outcomes through rigorous, evidence-based methodologies.

ESSA's classification operates on a four-tier system that evaluates the effectiveness of educational interventions in a systematic way. Research has revealed that only about 45% of EdTech tools comply with ESSA's evidence tiers, with a mere 32% of the top forty institutional tools even meeting the basic standards required for alignment.

Though ESSA’s standards were originally intended for K-12 education, Genio made the proactive decision to seek Level 3 recognition to showcase its dedication to research-driven solutions within the realm of higher education. Attaining this level means Genio Notes must demonstrate statistically significant benefits on student learning, backed by robust, methodologically sound studies.

Genio’s unique approach incorporates the CORA methodology, which stands for capture, organize, refine, and apply. This innovative methodology combines audio recordings, transcripts, notes, and slides into one cohesive and easily navigable resource for students. Such design caters specifically to the diverse landscape of today’s higher education learners, which increasingly includes non-traditional students like working adults, first-generation college attendees, and those with disabilities—collectively referred to as the