phonics Archives

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

Six Fast Facts About the Science of Reading

October 30, 2024August 21, 2024 by Jeff Festa

There are many misconceptions about the science of reading, including the belief it focuses solely on phonics instruction. In fact, ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling

August 15, 2024August 14, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction ... Read more

Newsline

95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5

July 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 ... Read more

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Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

May 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department ... Read more

Literacy

The science of reading, beyond phonics

March 12, 2024December 28, 2023 by Joe Burns, Product Marketing Expert, Capstone Publishing

Schools are on the right path with the science of reading, but students will need plenty of ongoing support to continue that trend beyond phonics.

Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.

Literacy

Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…

Literacy

A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons

August 30, 2023 by Kandra James, M.A.T., Senior National Director of Literacy Content & Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Research offers a strong case for intentionally and comprehensively incorporating explicit phonics instruction regularly over the school year

Evidence-based reading research, or what many refer to as the Science of Reading, has been a much-discussed topic within the literacy landscape for the past few years.

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

March 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core ... Read more

Newsline

Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State ... Read more

Newsline

95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design

December 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 ... Read more

Literacy

The phonics fix?

January 26, 2023December 14, 2022 by Britten Follett

Some teachers are reconsidering the role phonics plays in modern elementary education and turning more often to a science of reading approach

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…

Teaching Trends

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

November 25, 2022 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

After the pandemic, many teachers, schools, and districts want to reassess their foundational skills instruction

English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…

Curriculum & Assessment

Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers

November 21, 2022 by Paul Black, Ed.S., NCSP, School Psychologist & Lead Education Specialist, Reading Horizons

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…

Newsline

New Research from Curriculum Associates: Student Achievement Shows Concerns and Bright Spots in Recovery—More Students Are Behind in Phonics but Some Schools Are Exceeding Expectations

September 19, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — While more students are falling behind in foundational reading skills, some schools buck the trend with ... Read more

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Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, a leading provider of literacy solutions and instructional strategies for K-12 schools nationwide, ... Read more

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Mississippi Department of Education Approves Curriculum Associates’ Programs as Evidence-Based Academic Interventions

August 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., August 3, 2021—The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Student Intervention Services recently named a number ... Read more

Ancillary

Super Duper Publications Provides Unique Educational Materials for PreK-5 Distance Learning and Teletherapy

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Distance learning has become a staple of our current educational system. With the launching of its new Digital Library, which ... Read more

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Supporting emerging readers with home based literacy instruction

June 30, 2020May 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To help educators support emerging readers at home, multisensory phonics system Square Panda is offering a complimentary site license through ... Read more

Teaching & Learning

12 ed-tech tools to try this term

September 7, 2017October 18, 2016 by Gloria Kopp

The school year is in full swing, so it’s time to kick things into high gear and push learning to ... Read more

News

School Specialty unveils intervention program for low-level readers

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

According to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress – the Nation’s Report Card – only about 35 percent of U.S. fourth and eighth graders perform at the…

App of the Week

App of the week: Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition

January 26, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more

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

Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling

95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5

Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

The science of reading, beyond phonics

Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’

A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons

Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

95 Phonics Core Program® Earns Product Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design

The phonics fix?

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers

New Research from Curriculum Associates: Student Achievement Shows Concerns and Bright Spots in Recovery—More Students Are Behind in Phonics but Some Schools Are Exceeding Expectations

Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program

Mississippi Department of Education Approves Curriculum Associates’ Programs as Evidence-Based Academic Interventions

Super Duper Publications Provides Unique Educational Materials for PreK-5 Distance Learning and Teletherapy

Supporting emerging readers with home based literacy instruction

12 ed-tech tools to try this term

School Specialty unveils intervention program for low-level readers

App of the week: Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition

North Carolina District Wins ISTE 2025 Distinguished Award for AI Leadership and Parent Engagement Innovation

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

ISTE Takeaways—What It Takes To Win the Impact Award

Look Who’s Talking—Bringing STEM Up To Speed

5 strategies to get your students talking

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

First AI-Powered Special Education Management Platform Helps Districts Reach 100% IEP Compliance

Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Outperformed Their Peers On the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy Assessment

Otus Awarded Practitioner-Informed Design Product Certification from Digital Promise

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

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