Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills
Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as…
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U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills
U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study
Information literacy is key in the age of AI
From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…
Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI
Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today's digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation…
4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem
Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It's also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the get-go--because…
Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program
Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more
5 news literacy resources for students
News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today's world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources…
IXL Learning Acquires Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com
SAN MATEO and OAKLAND, California — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is ... Read more
What are the 7 Essential Digital Literacy Skills?
In today's digitally connected world, possessing digital literacy is essential. Let’s explore the significance of digital literacy, a multifaceted skill set developed while learning in the digital age.
Digital Literacy Skills for Students
When it comes to learning in the digital age, cultivating strong digital literacy skills is paramount for students' success. As technology continues to shape every facet of modern…
What are the Examples of Digital Literacy Skills?
In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking,…
What is Digital Literacy for Students?
In K-12 classrooms, digital literacy is a critical component of learning in the digital age, shaping students' abilities to navigate, comprehend, and utilize digital tools effectively.
Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning
BOSTON – Months after the launch of Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning, schools and districts in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New ... Read more
Bring the Science of Reading to the Classroom
Dive into the science of reading and its application in the classroom, known as Structured Literacy. This Lexia education insight ... Read more
Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three
BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for ... Read more
5 strategies to help students build literacy skills
Strong literacy skills help students build a foundation for success in school and beyond. But students' reading skills are stumbling, and in some cases, the declines have been…
Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students
August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more
5 websites to help students build media literacy skills
Students must understand how to recognize reputable information and how to identify credible, high-quality journalism. Bias is everywhere, and it's necessary for young people today to identify it…
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
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
Super Duper Digital Library is selected as a Winner by Two Prestigious Family Awards Programs
The Super Duper Digital Library, a collection of hundreds of online cards, games, and worksheets to support reading and literacy ... Read more
HEARBUILDER Online Foundational Literacy Program Builds Basic Skills in Young Students
With the onset of the COVID virus, millions of PreK to Grade 5 students across the U.S. may have fallen ... Read more
eSchool News launches Multimedia Presentation Systems Guide
We are excited to bring you the latest in the eSchool News Guides series. eSchool News Guides are full of ... Read more
How we turned around our reading program
Rockford Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Illinois. More than 28,800 students attend the 44 schools in the district.
How we turned around our reading program
Rockford Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Illinois, with more than 28,800 students and 44 schools.
8 essential qualities of a digital literacy curriculum
“Jeff. I’ve got a big challenge. Help!” That was a voicemail message I received from a friend, a principal at a local elementary school one sunny summer afternoon.…
Best practices for developing proficient writers
Too often when teachers say they are teaching writing, they mean that they are assigning writing work to their students, but they aren’t actually helping students master the…
5 resources to help students with information literacy
Information literacy skills top many lists of must-have abilities, especially in the age of fake news. Not all results in a Google search are legitimate--but how many of…
AR for ELL: ‘I had students screaming and jumping up and down’
Almost 10 percent of students in US public schools are English language learners (ELLs), and that percentage is growing every year. One of the biggest challenges today’s teachers…
Benchmark Education announces new early learning literacy intervention program
Literacy publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC) announced a new literacy intervention program for grades K–2 in print format with online ... Read more
Reading Horizons launches teacher platform to manage blended learning
Reading Horizons has introduced Reading Horizons Accelerate™, an educator platform designed to provide free resources for teachers and implementation support ... Read more
3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16
A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more
Utah’s early literacy program works–here’s why
A statewide kindergarten readiness initiative in Utah is helping children develop early literacy skills before they enter kindergarten, and is doing so at a higher rate than among…
How to promote literacy skills in the digital age
Digital apps that claim to teach children important reading and literacy skills do not always impart higher-level abilities that children need to develop strong reading skills, according to…
Research finds text-messaging improves children’s spelling skills
A new study from Coventry University finds no evidence that having access to mobile phones harms children's literacy skills, reports ReadWriteWeb. In fact, the research suggests that texting…
Ten steps for better media literacy skills
A new white paper from Temple University's Media Education Lab gives policy makers and education leaders a detailed plan to boost media literacy skills in their communities.