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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development.

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Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.

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That decision paid off: In two years, from 2021 to 2023, tests showed third graders reading at grade level jumped from 9 percent to 31 percent, and those achieving math proficiency went from just 5 percent to 27 percent. Maness said the addition of tutors during the school day also deepened students feelings of connectedness in school.

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How Magnolia ISD ‘leveled the playing field’ for students in math

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If you’re evaluating math programs at your school, a good option to consider is ORIGO Education’s Stepping Stones. school systems, the Magnolia Independent School District in Texas serves a diverse student population. Sandy Szako is a math instructional coach at Nichols Sawmill Elementary School in Magnolia.

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“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery

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The report evaluates trends in growth patterns and grade-level placements for students who may require the most support to get to grade-level or develop essential prerequisite skills for later grades. But for these same students, meeting Stretch Growth led to 89 percent achieving grade level.

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How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection

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Matt Prusiecki, the return on investment has been “tremendous” because “the entire district team is more reflective on practice, we’ve increased teacher retention, and most importantly, raised student achievement by improving the quality of instruction.” Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools.

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

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Riverside Insights Wins Excellence in Equity Award for Accessibility Features

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Equity is foundational to our mission of elevating the potential of all learners,” said Dr. Sarah Holman, a former special education administrator and bilingual evaluator who now serves as a marketing director for Riverside Insights. “We in addition to a number of submissions from around the world.