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Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

December 20, 2024 by Ian Hartigan, Chalkbeat

Post-COVID, with reading challenges, we must catch our older students up on second grade literacy skills without infantilizing the content.

Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…

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

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

December 4, 2024 by Samay Bhojwani, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

As schools continue to adopt AI-driven tools, educators can close the accessibility gap and help dyslexic students thrive.

For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.

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.

Newsline

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

November 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional ... Read more

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

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

Classroom Management

I’m a Gen Z teacher–schools rely too much on Chromebooks

October 21, 2024 by Skyler Graham, Chalkbeat

I want to encourage independent and flexible work habits on Chromebooks, but I also want to encourage interdependent thinking in my students.

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils,…

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…

Students with Special Needs

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

October 8, 2024 by Dr. Chelsi Brosh and Dr. Sandra Elliott, TouchMath

$Students with dyscalculia struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and steps to solve problems.$

Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

October 3, 2024 by NWEA Staff

The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades.

When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading--but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted.

STEM & STEAM Trends

A surefire way to make science relevant to kids

October 2, 2024 by Neil Thompson

When students think critically about solving science problems, they will become the innovators of tomorrow.

By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans. Want to…

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

Starter Strategies to Improve School Climate and Student Well-Being

October 16, 2024September 6, 2024 by Jeff Festa

By prioritizing safety, nurturing community, and empowering academics, we not only improve the lives of our students but also lay ... 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

Newsline

North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program

September 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused ... Read more

Literacy

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

Love My Library Partners With Mackin to Bring Easy and Equitable Book Fundraising to Schools

August 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – Love My Library is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mackin Educational Resources, a leading distributor of ... 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

Teaching Trends

4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom

August 20, 2024 by Hannah Roudebush, Gale/Cengage Group

A former teacher shares key tips to student engagement in ELA: offering a variety of sources, classroom experiences, and ways to show learning

As a former teacher and current teacher trainer, I have seen first-hand how challenging it can be to create English language arts (ELA) lessons that deeply engage students.

District Management

Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school

August 19, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

To beat chronic absenteeism, schools have tried launching new attendance-tracking systems and hiring people to knock on family’s doors.

From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent from school makes it harder to solve every other problem in education.…

Literacy

Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by Britten Follett

Whether it’s graphic novels or a traditional book genre, librarians and teachers know that students are developing key literacy skills.

The definition of a classic in literature may be changing. Breaking news… (insert dramatic music) last year, librarians and teachers bought more than 17,000 copies* of Dog Man:…

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

SEL Trends

School sensory spaces are for everyone

August 5, 2024 by Dr. Sue Ann Highland, School Specialty

Thoughtfully designed sensory spaces support emotional self-regulation for students and teachers and can aid in learning.

When I was a principal, my assistant principal and I took over an unused classroom and built a sensory space in it. We created places where students could…

Newsline

IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes

August 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction ... Read more

Thousands of Students Build Literacy in Arizona’s Largest School District

October 30, 2024August 1, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Find out how the largest district in Arizona helped transform literacy education by giving educators science of reading-based tools and ... Read more

Newsline

Ello Partners with Civic Suds to Promote Literacy and Get Families Reading While at Local Laundromats Throughout the DC Area

July 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with ... Read more

Newsline

Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools

July 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and ... Read more

Newsline

Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching

July 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction ... Read more

Newsline

Study from EPS Learning on Improving Literacy Outcomes for Special Education Students Meets ESSA Level 3 Evidence Standards

June 28, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BETHESDA, Md. — EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, is excited to announce that its recent SPIRE® study has ... Read more

Classroom Learning

How to balance summer break with summer learning loss

June 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An expert analysis reveals that the research around summer learning loss isn’t so clear, but students still need learning opportunities.

As classrooms close until next fall, talk of the dreaded summer slide increases, particularly as students are still struggling to gain ground lost during the pandemic.

Literacy

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

June 18, 2024 by Coral Hoh, PhD, Dysolve

AI offers a way to read individual brains at the level of granularity needed to correct brain processes that contribute to dyslexia.

About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…

Literacy

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

June 17, 2024 by Ian Hartigan, Chalkbeat

Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…

Student Well-Being

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

June 7, 2024 by Kyle Berger, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.

There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.

Literacy

Newsline

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

April 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BETHESDA, Md./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been ... Read more

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy

How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

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

95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff

I’m a Gen Z teacher–schools rely too much on Chromebooks

To start the school year off right, invest in literacy

Early screening and intervention are the key to math success

Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

A surefire way to make science relevant to kids

North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program

Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program

Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms

Love My Library Partners With Mackin to Bring Easy and Equitable Book Fundraising to Schools

4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom

Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school

Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird

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

School sensory spaces are for everyone

IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes

Ello Partners with Civic Suds to Promote Literacy and Get Families Reading While at Local Laundromats Throughout the DC Area

Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools

Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching

Study from EPS Learning on Improving Literacy Outcomes for Special Education Students Meets ESSA Level 3 Evidence Standards

How to balance summer break with summer learning loss

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

6 ways we boosted literacy platform usage and engaged students

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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