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Savvas Delivers New Summer Solutions for Math and Literacy to Move Learning Forward

March 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — March 16, 2022 — Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, launched today several ... Read more

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

March 14, 2022 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially…

CoderZ launches CoderZ at Home

March 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. –March 9, 2022: CoderZ Technologies LTD today announced the launch of CoderZ at Home, a new version of ... Read more

Bamboo Learning’s “Comprehension Through Conversation” EdTech Solution for K–5 Students Gaining Momentum

March 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE—March 7, 2022—Bamboo Learning, Inc. today announced that Bamboo learning EDU, the first “Comprehension Through Conversation” learning application for students ... Read more

Use SEL to Support Adolescent Reading Gains

January 25, 2023February 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how educators can add Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to literacy instruction in this eBook, Social Emotional Learning Opportunities

A simple routine to support literacy development in all subjects

February 17, 2022 by Stacy Hurst, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Southern Utah University

reading comprehension and literacy development are key

When you look at the five components of reading and how teachers’ emphasis on them changes as students learn to read, one constant is word learning. This shouldn’t…

Louisiana Department of Education Rates Lexia Reading Core5 as Highest Tier of Efficacy

February 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Feb. 10, 2022) – The personalized literacy solution Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) from Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group ... Read more

New Teacher-Focused Program Launched to Drive Literacy Results for Alaska Students

February 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Juneau, Alaska – February 3, 2022 – NWEA, CORE® and Alaska Staff Development Network (ASDN), in partnership with ... Read more

Arizona Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Literacy and Dyslexia Screener

January 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 27, 2022—The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved ... Read more

How technology impacts literacy

December 23, 2021 by Content Provided by Stride, Inc.

Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of a modern society--but the basics of picking up a book remain important.

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it…

Texthelp Names Christine Mullin as Chief Operating Officer

December 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, announced that it has named Christine Mullin as ... Read more

5 reasons we greatly value our online literacy platform

December 7, 2022December 8, 2021 by Anita Wansley, Principal & Lisa Shelly, Academic Coach, Northeast Elementary School

One elementary school is using its online literacy platform to prep students for the 3rd-grade reading test and make data-driven decisions.

With 640 students in grades K-4, our Mississippi elementary school serves a diverse population. In 2020, we were at a point with the third-grade reading test where we…

Texthelp’s Literacy Support Tool, Read&Write, Hits New Milestone of 35 Million Users

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that its literary support tool, Read&Write, ... Read more

Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

December 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for ... Read more

Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation

December 7, 2022November 22, 2021 by Mellissa Douglas, Dean of Elementary Literacy, Rockford (IL) Public Schools

Building a "why" into district literacy programs

At Rockford Public Schools, we have a strong commitment to literacy growth. We take a comprehensive approach beginning with our foundational curriculum.

Scholastic And The Council Of The Great City Schools Announce The Inaugural Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award

November 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

New York, NY – November 3, 2021 – Today, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, in collaboration with ... Read more

5 strategies to help students build literacy skills

November 5, 2021 by Laura Ascione

After more than a year of pandemic learning, students' literacy skills have suffered--here are some fun ways to get back on track

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…

Teaching Trends

How to apply the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction

January 25, 2023November 4, 2021 by Dr. Liz Brooke, CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia Learning & Dr. Suzanne Carreker, CALT-QI, Principal Educational Content Lead, Lexia Learning

Addressing K-12 literacy education, literacy instruction, and literacy curriculum inequities can seem overwhelming or even impossible for teachers and administrators—but there’s hope.

Consider this: 95 percent of students have the capacity to learn to read, according to the National Institutes of Health, yet only about 34 percent of fourth and…

See How 4 Schools Are Planning to Improve Student Engagement In 2022 With Rise Vision and Airtame

March 30, 2022October 30, 2021 by Jeff Festa

This panel discussion is perfect for principals, IT staff, communications professionals, teachers, and district administrators who want to improve how ... Read more

School Bullying

May 18, 2022September 30, 2021 by Jeff Festa

There’s been a lot of attention and media around bullying, and it is often depicted in movies and on television. ... Read more

Discover How to Build the Future of Hybrid Learning

December 1, 2021September 30, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Give every student a voice in a hybrid learning world with inclusive remote schooling technologies. Learn the latest from the ... Read more

Reading Plus Announces Expanded Partnership With South Carolina’s Beaufort County School District

September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WINOOSKI, Vt. (September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading ... Read more

5 Cybersecurity Practices Every K-12 District Should Follow

December 5, 2022September 28, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Cyberattacks against K-12 school systems are on the rise. With valuable information such as students’ names, birth dates, and Social ... Read more

Fight COVID Slide: Lexia Proven to Boost Literacy Growth During Pandemic

December 5, 2022September 28, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Worried about the impact of interrupted learning? The right edtech can help. Students using Lexia® Core5® saw impressive results despite ... Read more

Why STEM literacy is critical for our students

September 28, 2021 by John Wheeler

Developing students’ STEM literacy provides students with the critical skills they will use later in life

Providing an engaging and equitable STEM education is an important step in helping to develop more scientists and engineers while increasing race and gender diversity in the field--both…

Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

September 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Sept. 23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 ... Read more

Oregon Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Screening Tool for Risk Factors of Dyslexia

September 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 23, 2021—The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment to its Approved ... Read more

McGraw Hill Announces New Version of its Wonders K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum

September 13, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, ... Read more

Using Tech to Give Students Choice When Learning

December 1, 2021September 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

EdTech entrepreneur and teacher Kyle Niemis took time to talk to EdTech Heroes host Nefertiti Dukes about his products – ... Read more

Rethinking How We Teach Emergent Bilinguals: Edtech and Learning Science

November 24, 2021August 30, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Accelerate English language acquisition with proven educational technology solutions. Find out how in the eBook, “Supporting Emergent Bilinguals with Edtech.” ... Read more

Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more

Tennessee Approves Illuminate Education’s FastBridge Reading Assessments as K–3 Universal Screeners

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

IRVINE, CALIF. — AUGUST 25, 2021– Illuminate Education, a leading K–12 student performance solution, announces that earlyReading, CBMreading and aReading—key components ... Read more

Reading Plus Approved As An Education Technology Products And Services Vendor For Chicago Public Schools

August 19, 2021August 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WINOOSKI, Vt. (August 16, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading ... Read more

Alabama Expands Use of LETRS Professional Learning Course Statewide

August 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Aug. 16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can ... Read more

After Successful Pilot, Schools Adopt EarlyBird Game-Based Screener to Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

August 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON — Aug. 12, 2021 — After participating in a pilot trial of the new EarlyBird game-based early literacy assessment, ... Read more

Reading Plus Approved As Evidence-Based Academic Intervention By Mississippi Department Of Education

July 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

WINOOSKI, Vt. (July 21, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today ... Read more

21st Century Skills

3 financial literacy tips for students

July 29, 2021 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…

Improving Equity: One Step, One Goal at a Time

January 26, 2022July 28, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Educational inequality is at a crisis point. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn what you can do right now to ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

5 websites to help students build media literacy skills

July 22, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Teaching students how to identify high-quality news begins with building solid 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…

Lexia Learning Rebrands Award-Winning Rosetta Stone English as Lexia English Language Development

July 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (July 12, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today announced the official rebrand of Rosetta Stone® ... Read more

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