eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students. It features a spiraled curriculum that builds upon each lesson daily.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Through her hands-on experience, she learned job skills, developed a strong work ethic, and thrived in a teamwork setting–each success she achieved and every challenge she overcame ignited her self-esteem. This kind of validation is irreplaceable and builds a robust sense of self-worth that classroom grades alone cannot provide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

January 10, 2022— Curriculum Associates recently named 35 teachers to the 2022 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers from around the country. About Curriculum Associates. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., This is the third year of the Extraordinary Educators program.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cover every concept with effective literacy instruction Literacy rates among the nation’s youngest learners remain below pre-pandemic levels, and limited instructional time and larger class sizes make it difficult for educators to boost achievement. About IXL Currently used by 16 million students and in 96 of the top 100 U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At We couldn’t do that before.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. Meanwhile, just 20% of principals said their school offered the class in eighth grade and that any student could take it. Historically, students from low-income families have had less access to algebra in eighth grade, too.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use. While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Leading education companies Curriculum Associates and Corwin are partnering to help districts nationwide elevate teaching and learning practices that most impact student growth. When we talk about what really moves the needle on student achievement, one theme appears over and over again, and that is ‘know thy impact.’

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

In the past, I have used the SMART goal format to get students thinking about what they want to achieve in a grading period; however, given the fluid nature of the COVID-19 and school closures, I would encourage teachers to embrace goal-setting on a smaller scale (e.g., one week at a time). GoldenCircleGoal. GoldenCircleGoal.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

This collection features high-quality curriculum titles adopted by each of Delaware’s districts and charters, plus a digital collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Sora will automatically filter content to only include age-appropriate titles depending on each student’s grade level.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this new phase of collaboration, educators, and students in grades 7-12 across PPS will receive access to Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service. Following a review of potential solutions, PPS selected Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service for use with students in grades 7-12. 

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

million students who completed the i-Ready Diagnostic for Reading and more than 3 million students who completed the i-Ready Diagnostic for Mathematics in Grades K–7 in 2021–2022 and in Grades 1–8 in 2022–2023. We found more success in students reaching grade level and staying at grade level when learning gaps were addressed early on.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2022

After several years of using a homegrown social emotional learning ( SEL ) approach, our district decided it was time for a more official curriculum that would support our middle and high school students’ mental health, academic achievement, and overall well-being. 4 steps to a successful switch.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In short, it has never been more critical to understand how to support students on the path to reading proficiency by the end of 3rd grade. The science can and should guide curriculum design. school districts that have adopted Reading Horizons Discovery , their foundational literacy curriculum for grades K–3.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Click To Tweet Too often students receive information, receive instructions, receive objectives, and receive grades without ever being asked to think about learning and the development of discrete skills. Too often the goals students set for themselves are either nonexistent or too lofty to achieve in the foreseeable future.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2021

Over a decade ago, Vail School District overhauled our math curriculum and intervention plan and have continued to make updates as our students’ needs have evolved. Our district started doing this through curriculum-based measurement (CBM) roughly 17 years ago.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education that adds a new, cutting-edge resource to the district’s middle school and high school science curriculum. Pivot Interactives accomplishes both these goals as it helps students explore the natural world around them.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“In an effort to get our students back on pace, we tested Exact Path to provide remediation as a supplement to our existing curriculum. During the 2022-2023 school year, CCSD implemented a research study on Exact Path, with more than 20,000 students spanning kindergarten through grade 10, to assess and improve math and reading scores.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. In grades 3-5, students completing at least 16 skills had the biggest improvement overall, growing 8.7

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2021

Results in the form of grades, standardized test scores, and student performance. That’s why many curriculums — understandably so — have been geared toward achieving certain benchmarks for each grade level. How did we get here? Why executive functioning is overlooked.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

For instance, to achieve success, players have to learn how to work together to accomplish a common goal. Students meet online with their advisor, math teacher Arbin Lubiano, who talks with them about some of the 15 discrete skills the program’s curriculum emphasizes. That’s what is happening at Mann on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. The goal of the study was to determine IXL Math’s efficacy on students in grades 3-5.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

Key points: Esports programs are inclusive and can lead to positive student outcomes A simple approach with accessible, easy-to-use tools, is critical Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2024

Dealing with academic and social challenges in fourth grade can be challenging for parents. Here are ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges As our kids step into fourth grade, it’s a big deal!

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But there’s a similar learning disability that is holding back the achievement of students in mathematics, and it’s much less widely known. Public Schools are using this tool as part of a districtwide initiative called the DCPS Road to Equity & Achievement in Math (DREAM). Public Schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth. Instead of focusing on what students cant do, we emphasize what they can achieve. This mindset shapes how we view data. Celebrating progress is vital.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Across the nation, the pandemic has taken a toll on our children’s mental and physical health, behavioral development, social and emotional well-being, academic achievement, and plans for their future. It challenges student achievement and school improvement efforts. Prioritizing Academic Acceleration and Achievement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Educators now face the daunting task of making up for lost instructional time from the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time, addressing drops in math achievement and teaching grade-level content. Related : We can teach math better–here’s how How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom. Where do educators start?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

The STEM Scale-Up Program provides high-quality STEM education offerings to schools, afterschool programs and other settings for grades pre-K through 12. Drone Designers is one of thirteen programs offered by the Iowa Governors STEM Advisory Council on the 2025-26 STEM Scale-Up Program menu.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

We must act to ensure that children, youth and adults are receiving the literacy education that enables middle-skills workers—those who need more than a high school diploma but less than a college degree—to achieve success. Research shows that about 43 million Americans—nearly one in five adults—read below a third grade reading level.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

SPIRE is a research-proven, comprehensive, structured literacy and multisensory reading intervention program that has supported reading success for all striving readers through an intensive and structured science-of-reading aligned curriculum for over 30 years.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2021

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 eighth grade students read proficiently, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Is this disparity an achievement gap or an opportunity gap?

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