literacy Archives

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

April 23, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Joel J. Traver, Winona State University

While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on…

Literacy

Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers

April 10, 2025 by Britten Follett

If a student selects his or her own book based on their own interests, they are much more likely to stay engaged with reading.

Holden, my 21-month-old, has fallen in love. His early morning snack and “couch time” includes a dose of “Tiger!” This is toddler for, “Mom, turn on Daniel Tiger’s…

A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers

April 7, 2025 by Jeff Festa

In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments

Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…

Innovation Insights

AI Support for Teachers

March 7, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Collaborative Classroom, a leading nonprofit publisher of K–12 instructional materials, announces the publication of SIPPS, a systematic decoding program. Now in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers

$Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.$

How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…

Classroom Management

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

February 26, 2025 by The South Park Middle School PBIS Team

Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program for students in this middle school.

There are a lot of preconceived notions centering around the middle school experience, but here’s a truth for you: Positively engaged students perform better, while uplifting those around…

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Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 Selects Adaptive Online Reading Program to Improve Student Literacy in Grades 6-8

February 25, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by ... Read more

Literacy

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

February 24, 2025 by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Learning Without Tears

Systematic writing instruction helps educators close K-12 literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success.

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…

Durable Skills

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

February 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teaching critical thinking skills helps to ensure students are active and engaged--and that they aren't falling victim to brain rot.

It’s critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, it’s also critical that they know how to evaluate that…

Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

January 30, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more

AI in Education

Best practices for an AI-infused classroom

January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Instead of avoiding AI, embrace it with best practices for more impactful teaching and ensure teachers and students have AI literacy.

Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in…

Live @ FETC 2025

Look Who’s Talking—Essential Issues for EdTech Leaders

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Who: There are few people in Orlando as prepared to talk about the state of play in edtech than Sandra ... Read more

Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

January 6, 2025 by Content Provided by 3P Learning

Educators see success using digital solutions to meet diverse student needs, and gamified learning can help students master literacy.

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they…

Durable Skills

U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

December 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Student ICILS scores in the U.S. are higher for computer and info literacy, but below the international average for computational thinking.

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

AI in Education

Information literacy is key in the age of AI

December 19, 2024 by Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Northwestern University in Qatar

With the birth of AI, disinformation has entered a new era, rendering it critical that students possess strong information literacy skills.

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

December 19, 2024 by Wendy W. Amato, K12 Coalition--Teaching Channel

Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics through literacy.

As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.

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Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

December 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades ... Read more

Newsline

Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds

December 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation: ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy

December 9, 2024 by Jon Oosterman & Terra Tarango, Van Andel Institute for Education

In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines. Reading is seen as a creative subject. It’s colorful,…

Literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation

Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.

For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.

Literacy

5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students

November 14, 2024 by Larry LaPrise & Jessica Zimmerman, Valley View Leadership Academy

With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.

Literacy

The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students

November 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Foundational decoding skills and their impact on comprehension beyond elementary school offer insights into supporting students in reading.

Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.

Durable Skills

Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

November 8, 2024 by Sam Bowman, eSN Contributing Writer

Students can develop media literacy skills with edtech tools and engage in the digital and AI-infused world.

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…

Durable Skills

Most teens want media literacy education, but aren’t getting it

November 7, 2024November 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

A new study shows that American teens are awash in conspiracy theories and are cynical about the media--and want media literacy education.

An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent reported having had any such instruction during the 2023-24 school year.

Why California Schools Must Prioritize Student Motivation and Mental Health

March 5, 2025October 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Amid learning gaps and absences, California schools face an urgent need to prioritize student motivation and mental health. A ... Read more

American teens awash in conspiracy theories, cynical about news media

October 31, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers ... Read more

The Ultimate District Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read

October 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

This practical 6-step guide is a must-have for K-12 leaders. Ignite Reading CEO Jessica Sliwerski provides actionable tips to ... Read more

Newsline

IXL Approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Solution for Grades K-5

October 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. /PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality ... Read more

Literacy

4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem

October 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

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…

New Mexico: Empowering Lives Through Literacy

October 14, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Explore how Las Cruces Public Schools leveraged grant funding to introduce a groundbreaking literacy program, enhancing educational quality and boosting ... Read more

Literacy

To start the school year off right, invest in literacy

October 15, 2024October 10, 2024 by Kendra Randle, the Emma Donnan Campus of Adelante Schools

When it comes to the school year, literacy is essential for all aspects of a young person’s life--in and out of the classroom.

As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

October 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training ... Read more

District Success: Science of Reading in Action

November 6, 2024September 12, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Gain insights from one district’s successful reading program revamp. By meeting state mandates, adopting Structured Literacy, and achieving 85–90% teacher ... Read more

Case Study: How Eastern Oregon University Revolutionized Science of Reading Education

October 9, 2024September 4, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Find out how the Eastern Oregon University’s Reading Clinic, in partnership with PCG, significantly improve literacy outcomes across Oregon schools ... Read more

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Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program

September 3, 2024 by Michelle Sado, Clay County District Schools

When students reach middle or high school, their attention spans are short, screens are ubiquitous, and reading takes a backseat to many other responsibilities. This is unfortunate because…

Literacy

Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms

September 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

An annual survey reveals that parents champion the science of reading and want to see more reading-specific tech in their child’s school.

More than eight in 10 (86 percent) parents say it is very (55 percent) or somewhat (31 percent) important that their child's school implements the science of reading and…

Newsline

Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution

August 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a ... Read more

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Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

August 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to ... Read more

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

AI Support for Teachers

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 Selects Adaptive Online Reading Program to Improve Student Literacy in Grades 6-8

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

Best practices for an AI-infused classroom

Look Who’s Talking—Essential Issues for EdTech Leaders

Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

Information literacy is key in the age of AI

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds

5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter

5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students

The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students

Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

Most teens want media literacy education, but aren’t getting it

IXL Approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Solution for Grades K-5

4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem

To start the school year off right, invest in literacy

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program

Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms

Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution

Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

Frontline Education Announces Chris Collins as New Chief Customer Officer

NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students

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