USPTO launches free K-12 invention education platform
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of the free invention education resource, EquIP HQ.
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Awardees Selected for Inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named the 10 recipients of its inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants. These ... Read more
95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design
Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 ... Read more
The phonics fix?
Much like the return of Cabbage Patch Kids, He-Man, and the Lite Brite I saw at the store on Black Friday, we’re living in an era where what’s…
Foundational literacy is key to reversing post-COVID reading declines
Our first look at long-term trends in reading and math assessments since the pandemic began affirm what many education professionals were anticipating. The National Association for Educational Progress…
Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers
Grade retention is ineffective and expensive, but 17 states and Washington, D.C. mandate it (and at least 12 more states allow it) for students who are not reading…
We can teach math better–here’s how
In 1997, the National Reading Panel issued a report on the findings of dozens of studies looking into the most effective methods of teaching and learning reading. The…
Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss
Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition" become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed…
Why we should be teaching students economic literacy
When 17-year-old Jerry Marnell thought about heading off to college, economics seemed like an enticing major to study. Between self-starting his own production company and serving as president…
K-12 staffing shortages threaten reading instruction–AI can help
The challenges facing K-12 leaders as they start the new school year are enormous. For instance, the latest test results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)…
How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse
Plagiarism is becoming ubiquitous in academia as an increase in AI-powered writing tools become more advanced and available to students. As a result, educators are faced with preventing,…
South Carolina Adds Classworks® Universal Screener to State-approved Literacy Screener List
Duluth, GA – Classworks Universal Screener for Reading, an NCII-validated formal assessment used to measure grade-level readiness, is approved by South ... Read more
IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments
SAN MATEO, Calif. and LEHI, Utah — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, ... 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
Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program
Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, a leading provider of literacy solutions and instructional strategies for K-12 schools nationwide, ... Read more
Toilet Paper Hands: Empowering Students With Skills-Based Economic Education to Accelerate Financial Literacy
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creators of Toilet Paper Hands Online Educational Program are responding to exploding demand for ... Read more
3 reasons literacy is essential in child development
Literacy is a fundamental element of a child’s development. Literacy means much more than just knowing how to read a book. It can also impact the ability for…
More than 200,000 Students and Educators Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use Lexia Learning’s Programs to Boost Literacy Rates
BOSTON – During the 2021-22 school year, Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, supported over 200,000 students and teachers ... Read more
Implement the Science of Reading with Ease
Empower educators in your district to take an evidence-based approach to put students on the path to proficiency. Get time-saving, ... Read more
Create a Digital Citizenship Culture in Your District
Teaching digital citizenship is essential to help students achieve and understand digital literacy, online safety, digital responsibility, and digital health ... Read more
Start Struggling K–5 Students on the Journey to Reading Success
Unpack everything you need for literacy to take off at your school or district with this K–5 Reading Intervention Toolkit. ... Read more
Mississippi Partners with AIM Institute for Customized Literacy Training
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA [JULY 28] – The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mississippi ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Launches E-Book to Support Hands-On Science Learning for Middle School Students
BEAVERTON, Oregon, July 27, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has launched Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit ... Read more
Solving the Literacy Challenges in Schools with Audio Technology
In one of the most demanding school environments in memory, educators need resources in their toolbox to ensure students are ... Read more
Make an Investment in Literacy That’ll Last for Years to Come
With the right literacy solutions, instruction can happen anywhere, and educators can accelerate student learning. But which programs are the ... Read more
Texthelp Names Industry Veteran Gus Schmedlen as Chief Revenue Officer
WOBURN, Mass. /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., as its Chief Revenue ... Read more
North Carolina Education Corps and Littera Education Partner to Improve Reading Achievement for North Carolina K-3 Students
New York — The North Carolina Education Corps (NCEC) will partner with Littera Education to support and improve reading outcomes ... Read more
Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs
BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of ... Read more
10 Steps Every School Should Take to Prepare for a Cyber Attack
Cybersecurity is no longer something schools can take lightly. Because it’s hard to predict how technology will be exploited, K-12 ... Read more
To help young students read, acceleration beats remediation
Due to the pandemic, many students have fallen behind grade-level expectations. Educators are trying to get students caught up in the most efficient way possible. It may feel…
The stakes are high. Set your literacy class up for success.
Ensuring students achieve grade-level reading proficiency is more vital than ever. In this research report, we present academic findings on ... Read more
How our reading platform changed our instruction
Nearly all students can learn how to read, yet only 35 percent of them are reading proficiently. This widening gap seems insurmountable, but the bottom line is that…
Putting the Science of Reading Into Practice
Although it’s based on decades of gold-standard research and instructional practice, the term Structured Literacy is fairly new in literacy ... Read more
How to Support a Diverse Language and Literacy Curriculum
To move us closer to a more equitable educational experience for all students, it’s imperative that multilingual students have what ... Read more
Hemet Unified School District Adopts LETRS for New Two-Year Professional Learning Program
BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers ... Read more
How to improve literacy through the science of reading
he Fall 2021 PALS Report found that reading skills in young learners are at a 20-year low. Over the past three years, reports have shown there had been…
3 ways to improve science literacy
While teachers often experience the same year or course again and again, students and their families can really see how students change over the years in school. Families…
A 4-step approach to leveraging technology in instruction
The adoption and assortment of technology in K-12 classrooms has soared over the past decade, posing challenges for schools tasked with deciding which technologies to introduce into their…
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Makes Nearly $5 Million Investment in Literacy Solutions Following New Research Report
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 31, 2022 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced a commitment of approximately $5 million ... Read more
Financial Literacy Challenge from Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education Empowering Communities to Win $10,000 for Their Schools Now Open
Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, March 14, 2022) – Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge ... Read more