5 tools for classroom comic creation
While it may not seem a traditional learning tool, comic creation helps across an array of core subjects and learning objectives. Comics are engaging, fun, and help students…
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IXL Wins 2021 CODiE Awards for Best Math and English Language Arts Solutions
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 million students, ... Read more
Lexia Learning Rebrands Award-Winning Rosetta Stone English as Lexia English Language Development
BOSTON (July 12, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today announced the official rebrand of Rosetta Stone® ... Read more
Data doesn’t talk–people do
Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy brilliantly stated in Quartz: “Data doesn’t say anything. Humans say things. We’ve conflated data with truth. And this has dangerous implications for our ability to…
Scholastic Launches Early Childhood Program to Start Every Child’s Learning Journey with Both Academic and Social-Emotional Support
PreK On My Way™, Designed in Collaboration with UTHealth’s Children’s Learning Institute and Yale Child Study Center, Brings Together the ... Read more
Lexia Learning Wins Gold Stevie Award in 2021 American Business Awards
BOSTON (May 13, 2021) – Rosetta Stone® English from Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, was named the winner ... Read more
Adventure 2 Learning Acquires Mission Move, An Activity-based Education Provider
Mission Move’s standards-based video program utilizes kinesthetic movement to make math, language arts, and nutrition fun for elementary-aged students. New ... Read more
4 lessons the edtech industry should take from the pandemic
In some ways, edtech has risen to the challenge brought on by the pandemic, but the field has also learned some things the hard way. Here are four…
The coming coding revolution
I think we’re now going through a phase a lot like the beginning of the Renaissance, which is why I think we need to teach all the kids…
5 ways to integrate ELL instruction into teaching and learning
Here are five ways you can integrate ELL instruction into teaching and learning. These simple strategies will help all the students in your class feel included and able…
Lexia Learning’s PowerUp Literacy Program is 2.5x More Effective in Helping English Learners Close Critical Reading Gaps
Many English Learners (ELs) across the United States have gone months without exposure to the academic English they require for ... Read more
McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution
Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations, a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective ... Read more
How an art teacher tackles STEM and PBL
This past year has been, without a doubt, the most challenging one of my entire teaching career. As an art teacher, I always say that my teaching style…
IXL Learning Agrees to Acquire Wyzant Tutoring Marketplace
IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced it has agreed to acquire Wyzant, ... Read more
Zaner-Bloser Partners with Listenwise to Sell Its Listening Skills Platform
Zaner-Bloser, a publisher of early literacy resources, has entered into an agreement with ed-tech company Listenwise, an award-winning platform that ... Read more
VHS Learning Students Once Again Exceed National Averages on Advanced Placement Exams
Students taking Advanced Placement® courses through VHS Learning maintained their decade-plus record of exceeding the national average pass rate on ... Read more
Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning
IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent ... Read more
Apex Learning and Illuminate Education Partner to Inform Meaningful Instruction
Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance system, announce a new partnership. ... Read more
Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning
IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent ... Read more
Rosetta Stone Announces Winners of the Emergent Bilingual Educators of the Year Award Program
Rosetta Stone Inc. announced the 10 winners in its first Emergent Bilingual Educators of the Year award program. A total ... Read more
Renaissance Launches Major Updates to Star Spanish Assessments
Renaissance, the global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has enhanced Star Spanish, its assessment platform for students who speak, or ... Read more
VHS Learning and NMSI Program Enables Students to Take AP Courses
VHS Learning’s new partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) has helped over 100 students from rural schools ... Read more
Pocketalk Donates Devices To ELL Teachers Through First-Ever Back To School Program
Pocketalk, the global leader in connecting conversations and removing language barriers, today announced the donation of 100 devices to educators ... Read more
How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning
Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…
Virtual Tutoring and Mentoring
Grow Your World (GYW) has transitioned its services from in-person to virtual in the midst of social distancing measures required ... Read more
Language supports for offline schools worldwide
Lingoda, Europe’s leading online language school, is supporting offline language learning institutions across the world facing the sudden transition to ... Read more
Diagnostic assessments and instructional strategies
CenterPoint has made its entire suite of products free for schools and individual teachers through the end of the school ... Read more
Free programs for remote learning
Renaissance is working to find solutions for students suddenly learning remotely during this unexpected global crisis. Renaissance is offering several ... Read more
Resource for English language learners
Ellevation is excited to launch Ellevation Distance Learning, a new, free resource designed for educators of English language learners to ... Read more
Activity packs and guidance for educators and families
Curriculum Associates is offering printable activity packs and guidance for educators and student families to support learning at home. The ... Read more
Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries
Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library ... Read more
Free One-to-one Coaching for Kids Struggling to Learn
With schools around the country closed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are scrambling to teach online classes, students ... Read more
How mentorship (and video) help new teachers grow
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to become the coordinator of professional development and induction at Turlock Unified School District. I leapt at the chance! In…
How we found budget for student programs in our printers
Demographics Hatboro-Horsham School District, located in suburban Philadelphia, has a strong history of academic excellence. Serving approximately 5,000 students, the ... Read more
5 ways you can use Minecraft in the classroom
By now, pretty much everyone knows what Minecraft is. If you're just joining us, however, here's a summary: Minecraft is a "sandbox" game offering open-ended possibilities for building…
How we turned around our disciplinary infraction rate
Demographics Cordata Elementary School is a 400-student public school serving grades PreK-5 in the Bellingham School District in Washington. The school has the highest percentage of English Language…
6 ways to connect with ELL parents
There’s no secret formula for parent engagement. And when English isn’t their first language, the obstacles seem more daunting. Connecting with ELL parents can help educators better support…
App of the Week: Sworkit Kids
Sworkit Kids What’s It Like? Both physical education (PE) and classroom teachers can use Sworkit Kids to get kids exercising. ... Read more
6 questions to ask when selecting your district’s AV equipment
Audiovisual (AV) technology is at the center of many classroom initiatives. Whether students are watching videos in a one-to-one classroom setting or English language learners are working on…
Teachers: English learners need resources, support
Most K-12 educators (80 percent) said they believe English Language Learner (ELL) instruction is a top priority for their school or district, according to a new survey. Ninety-nine…