eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused on improving reading proficiency among third grade students. The camp also yielded noteworthy results on the DIBELS 8th Edition Reading Assessment.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

The moves came prior to the motivation. Cravings are the drives that motivate us to act. Building up a habit like the one I have done for exercise involves both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for most people. The most common homework given to students in most classes is reading.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders. These experiences are not simply aspirational; they play a direct, measurable role in academic achievement. They involve rethinking how existing structures and programs can support both emotional stability and long-term motivation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

Check back later this month for the next must-read post!]. Further, what if this mindset change led to an increase in student achievement on tests? Achievement Gains x 3. In fact, he has seen achievement gains that are three times greater than what he experienced when he used to lecture. The answer is a resounding YES.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2018

With 10 million students in grades K-12 struggling to read, taking those struggling readers from disengaged to enthused may seem like a huge feat. Before Reyes started any initiatives at De Zavala Elementary, the general feel in her classroom regarding reading was a lack of enthusiasm, interest, or any conversation about books and authors.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Understanding the connection between class size and student achievement, as well as teacher retentions, is critical to the future of our educational system. The Link Between Class Size and Achievement. Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades. The Benefits of Small Class Sizes.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

“Around fourth grade, students transition from just reading for reading’s sake—or just for pleasure—to reading for understanding content,” he explains. But if students are reading inefficiently, it means they can’t get enough information from the text to develop background knowledge—or to acquire vocabulary.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

I’ve never liked the idea that as teachers it is our job to “manage” students, but it wasn’t until I was reading research about human motivation for my doctoral program that I understood why I was feeling such a knee-jerk reaction when I heard the phrase “classroom management.” Niestradt, J. &

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute. government.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2017

We all have had students in our classroom who dislike reading. You can spot them easily during their silent reading time: staring at the wall, using the bathroom, or attempting to sharpen pencils that clearly do not need sharpening. You can get these students reading, but it is time to get creative, smart—and yes, sneaky—about it.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. To learn more about the benefits of Reading Plus, visit www.readingplus.com.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

As I was reading “From Transactional to Transformational Leadership” by Bernard Bass, I was struck by the parallels between leadership and teaching. However, external motivators, as Daniel Pink articulates in his book Drive , are not effective long-term. Autonomy-supportive teachers: How they teach and motivate students.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions Prior to our meeting in Dubai, each school group selected a challenge related to achieving deeper learning that they wanted to address.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years. ” . ”

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

You dread reading…in any class. You put on the mixed reality glasses and pick up the science article that the teacher wants you to read. You begrudgingly begin reading. Several moments later you read the word “photosynthesis” and another animation appears with an audio explanation. Mixed reality science reading.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Cultivating Confidence: Transforming Middle Grades Math Education : A public charter school in Orangeburg, SC, offers a dynamic Algebra 1-focused related arts course to enhance math and reading skills while fostering positive math identities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

I want the 4+ hours they have after school to be dedicated to exploring other interests–sports, instruments, playing in the backyard, building random art projects out of old boxes, and reading. Despite having clear motivations for assigning homework, I always worried I gave students too much homework. hours every other day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Game playing develops reading skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. Using speech recognition technology to listen to a child read and using AI to offer feedback can be helpful as long as the technology is based on science-backed design.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Partnership offers automated assessment of students’ oral reading fluency — for testing at school or at home . AMI) , an educational technology company, to provide a fully automated assessment tool that uses artificial intelligence and voice technology to measure K-5 students’ reading abilities. (AMI)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. It highlights a number of key challenges for U.S. The report analyzed U.S.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

I know many teachers reading this don’t have flexible furniture. This can help to promote collaboration and encourage students to work together to achieve a common goal. This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2018

One of the most thought-provoking books I read last year was Simon Sinek’s Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Ultimately, what are you trying to achieve? How are you attempting to achieve your why? In his book, Sinek talks about how successful individuals and organizations communicate.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from the nations report card shows. But in 2024, reading scores declined even more for both fourth and eighth graders. newsletters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The books, which are included in Just Right Readers Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs , were distributed to public school systems throughout the region in partnership with the Northwest Region Education Service Alliance (NWRESA) and Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA).

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Who wants to read a depressing newsletter about a year fraught with challenges? These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2015

An annual report examines the persistent gender gap in reading performance, how the Common Core is impacting reading achievement, and how intrinsic motivation plays a key role in student engagement, and offers analyses in all three areas. The reading gender gap. And they have for a long time.”

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Rather, Stinky Feet Day is the students’ hard-earned reward for reaching new benchmarks in silent reading. Silent reading is sometimes referred to as the “other fluency,” with oral fluency being the traditional standard-bearer. Yet, silent reading is a critical, albeit often overlooked, aspect of literacy development.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NY – August 10, 2021– Reading Eggs, a Blake eLearning program that creates a unique online world where children learn to read, today announced that the platform now has over 20 million users worldwide. Millions of parents turned to Reading Eggs to set their children up for success.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements. This is tough news to swallow, but I’m choosing to view this as motivation. Invest in early reading and the science of reading in a holistic manner.

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