How to build relationships with students
One of the most important things teachers can do is to try to build relationships with students. Especially since the pandemic, schools have placed greater focus on social…
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Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage ... Read more
The intersection of the science of reading and edtech
As the single most-discussed topic in education at this moment, the science of reading has been a focus of intense interest in state legislatures nationwide. Specifically, as of…
A recipe for using explicit phonics instruction in reading lessons
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.
Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene
School IT teams and leaders can start to take action when it comes to cyber hygiene for students. It’s never too early to start teaching children basic cyber…
Equity, flexibility, and student well-being. That’s the science of reading
Programs built on the science of reading are proven effective in teaching readers of all levels—including Emergent Bilinguals and students ... Read more
Progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23
While students grew academically in the 2022-23 school year, achievement gains fell short of pre-pandemic trends in most grades, with the exception of the youngest students who bucked…
I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program
After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher. Unfortunately, the path to getting where I am today was a long, frustrating journey.
I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way
I learned to love reading as a kid, spellbound by wizarding worlds and ghost stories. I wanted to share this love, so I became an intervention teacher, working…
3 ways to keep students reading this summer
It’s been great to see students’ faces back in-person collaborating with one another and their teachers, but there’s no doubt the pandemic has impacted their academic and emotional…
Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!
Despite my affinity for audiobooks, looking at the book industry sales figures, it is clear print is still king. I agree, there’s nothing like turning the page of…
Texting is negatively impacting students’ writing
Texting obviously has its place. It’s a quick and convenient mode of communication that is readily available on a device that is close at hand. I rely on…
One8 Foundation Announces $5.7m In Statewide Grants For Districts To Implement Ignite! Reading’s Virtual, One-On-One Literacy Tutoring Program
BOSTON – The One8 Foundation today announced it is providing over $5.7 million in grants to 13 Massachusetts school districts ... Read more
BookNook Names Education Veteran Jared Harless Chief Product Officer
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) — BookNook, a leading provider of effective high-impact literacy and tutoring solutions for schools and students, announces the ... Read more
6 ways AI tools will impact tutoring
As the layers of post-pandemic classrooms are peeled back and learning losses become more evident, schools are searching for effective means to improve student achievement. Tutoring plays a…
10 reasons we love teachers
Just seven days a year to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week is hardly sufficient. After all, they celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their…
Audiobooks offer more than meets the ear
Students can’t get enough of audiobooks — and some educators are turning that popularity into classroom differentiation. How can educators ... Read more
How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built. Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. This need is non-negotiable and…
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…
Online tutoring is changing how we support our students
As the latest results from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP) make clear, we have a long way to go to ensure that our students are achieving…
5 ways to get results from your virtual tutoring program
Different students at different schools have different needs. When we analyzed student achievement data from multiple measures and through the lens of student groups, we saw an immediate…
What do superintendents really think of the NAEP?
Last October, newspapers around the country reported the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. And just like in previous…
Arkansas Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading™ Foundations an Approved English Language Arts Foundational Skills Program for Grades K–2
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading ... Read more
Classworks Adds IEP Goals, Objectives, and Easy Tracking to CASE-Endorsed Platform
Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing ... Read more
6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers
Not everyone loves to read. Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet.
TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning
CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck, providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. In ... Read more
10 reasons we love school librarians
Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still…
DreamBox Learning® Expands into PreK-2 Reading with Launch of Reading Park
BELLEVUE, Wash. — In response to nationwide declines in student reading scores, today DreamBox Learning, Inc.® (“DreamBox”), the only provider of solutions ... Read more
Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Report Card on learning loss was a sobering but not unexpected reckoning for how deeply and broadly the pandemic impacted student…
The Science of Reading: A Defining Movement
Dr. Maria Murray is dedicated to helping others understand how we learn to read, how to teach literacy effectively, ... Read more
How robots and our school’s buddy program bring computer science to life
Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade…
Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5
Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State ... Read more
Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning
BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading ... Read more
Applying Structured Literacy for K–5 Students
Success in life can be foretold by success in school and reading achievement. Educators understand to build success, there must ... Read more
How to help ESL students improve writing skills
Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills--listening, reading, speaking, and writing--from scratch. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.
Multilingual Students and the Science of Reading
The science of reading provides key insights for teachers on how to best assist their students with literacy. The research ... Read more
8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023
In the coming year and beyond, educators and students will continue to deal with fallout from the pandemic, but as they look for effective ways to help students…
5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution
Our school is one of just 12 “Science of Reading Spotlight Schools” in Alabama this year, but getting here wasn’t easy. Rewind the clock back to the fall…
Teachers can’t keep up with the need for SEL
While teachers know their students need help developing social emotional skills, they rarely have time or adequate training to focus on them in the classroom, according to a…
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…