Real classrooms. Real results.
Everybody Reads was built on research and tested in schools. Here is what the data shows, what our independent academic study is measuring, and what that means for the children in your class.
7.8%
Average comprehension gain vs control groups in 12-week trials
20%
Highest individual comprehension gain recorded in the same trials
5,000+
Students onboarded across 11 territories
100,000+
Stories generated to date
What our 12-week trial showed.
Our initial 12-week trial was conducted in-house, comparing Everybody Reads-supported classes against control groups. It demonstrated a 7.8% average improvement in comprehension scores within a single term, with the highest-achieving individual learners showing up to 20% improvement.
We are transparent about the nature of this data. It was designed and run by our own team, not an independent third party. It gave us strong early signal that the platform works, and it is what prompted us to pursue independent academic validation. It should be read as compelling internal evidence, not peer-reviewed proof. That is what the University of Strathclyde study is for.
These two figures should still be read together. The 7.8% reflects the average across all students in the trial. The 20% reflects the ceiling of what is achievable in twelve weeks for students who engage most fully with the platform. Both come from the same dataset.
Independent academic validation. Currently underway.
Everybody Reads is conducting a 10-week funded pilot study in partnership with the University of Strathclyde, led by Dr Yingying Zhao, AI reading and cognition researcher, and Dr Andrew Abel, explainable and inclusive AI specialist. Unlike our initial in-house trial, Project Literacy AI is entirely independent. Everybody Reads has no control over the methodology, the data collection, or the findings. The University of Strathclyde owns the research process from start to finish. It is designed to produce peer-reviewed academic evidence that meets the standard procurement decision-makers and local authorities require.
What the study measures
- Reading attainment gains from baseline to end of pilot
- Changes in student attitudes towards reading
- Engagement levels and time on task
- Teacher and pupil feedback
The study is funded, structured to academic standards, and its findings will be submitted for peer-reviewed publication. Early indicators are consistent with our existing trial data.
What this means for schools
Peer-reviewed evidence is increasingly a requirement in school procurement decisions. When Project Literacy AI publishes, Everybody Reads will have independent, academically validated proof of impact. Schools that join as pilot partners now contribute to that evidence base and receive a personalised results report at no cost.
Researchers: Dr Yingying Zhao & Dr Andrew Abel, University of Strathclyde
Expected findings: 2026
What teachers are reporting.
“Since introducing Everybody Reads, my class's comprehension scores have noticeably improved compared to the group that didn't use it. It's taken a huge load off my teacher's planning, and the students are genuinely excited to use it.”
Daniel Quinn
British International School of Chicago, USA
“Getting reluctant readers to engage with a text is a daily battle. Everybody Reads has definitely made that easier. The difference in confidence among my Pupil Equity Fund learners has been noticeable.”
Barry Murray
St John's Primary, East Renfrewshire Council, Scotland
“Each child gets a story that speaks to their interests, at exactly the right level. For me as a teacher, it's saving me a tonne of time.”
Lauren McKenna
Humanitree School, Mexico City, Mexico
Where we are in the evidence journey.
We are honest about what the data shows and what it does not yet show. Our 12-week trial data is compelling and statistically significant. The University of Strathclyde study will provide peer-reviewed independent verification at greater scale. We are not waiting for that study to make claims we cannot support. Everything on this page reflects what has actually been measured.
Want to be part of the evidence?
Schools joining as pilot partners contribute to Project Literacy AI and receive their own personalised results report. Request a pilot to find out more.