story
Vocabulary Acquisition
Assigning and Grading Just Got a Lot Easier
Learning Site® 2026 optimizes how teachers assign, manage, and grade work—shaped by real feedback from real classrooms.
Share
You imagined it. We built it. Learning Site 2026 is here.
Great teachers never stop sharing what they know—with students, with colleagues, and with us. And at Wayside, we always listen, because we believe that the people closest to the classroom know it best.
Learning Site 2026 simplifies how you assign, manage, and grade work, shaped by real feedback from real classrooms.
Written by Kelly Hass, Product Manager
Introducing Learning Site® 2026
What is the number one thing teachers have asked us for? The ability to assign more than one activity at a time—and now you can!
Assigning
Browse your content and select what you want to assign. Mix activities from different units, different books, and different programs. Build exactly the sequence you have in mind and send it as one assignment.
At a glance, every activity shows you whether it's auto-graded, has differentiated versions, and includes video, audio, or authentic resources. You can easily preview any activity in full before assigning it.
Gradebook
Everything you assign shows up in the gradebook automatically. Create weighted grade categories that match how you run your class. Missing work gets a zero when the due date passes, no configuration needed. When it's time to grade, it's one score, one performance rating, one piece of feedback per assignment. Auto-graded activities score themselves; you only review what needs your judgment.
Student Experience
With Learning Site 2026, students have a simpler menu: Assignments, Grades, eBooks. Work lives in Assignments, and the eBook is available as a reference, one tap away from inside any assignment.
Explore the Latest Updates
Ready to see these updates in action? Log in to Learning Site!
Have Questions?
If you need any help along the way, our team is ready to support you.
Up Next
- Vocabulary Acquisition Before Reading Robo en la Noche, Throw a Tea Party! By AnneMarie Chase Looking for a fun, low-prep activity that gets your students talking, thinking, and truly excited to read? Before diving into Robo en la noche, try hosting a “Tea Party” in your classroom! This interactive pre-reading strategy helps students step into the shoes of the characters, make predictions, and build curiosity—all while having a blast. If you’re searching for a meaningful way to spark intrigue before starting the novel, this post walks you through exactly how to pull it off. Enjoy! by
- Classroom Strategies 9 Ways to Recharge This Summer During the summer, it is important to take some time to detach and unplug. While ideally there would be several hours or even days when you can be unplugged from all devices, even spending an hour or two away can be a great way to recharge. by Maureen Lamb
- Classroom Strategies Introducing the Unit Part I: Packing a Punch With Pictures That opening scene starts off with a bang! The viewer is immediately thrust into a high-powered action thriller, be it a car racing around hairpin curves, a speedboat jumping a dock, or a hang glider weaving between mountain crevices by Deborah Espitia
