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. Applying research to practice is at the core of instruction based in the science of reading. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today released its much anticipated What Kids Are Reading report for 2021. As the largest study of its kind, What Kids Are Reading provides actionable insights and helpful tools to help educators guide their students toward “just-right” reading recommendations.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2019

When we looked at our reading and math scores a few years back, we found that we weren’t seeing the growth we were hoping to see. With a renewed focus on the basics of literacy and math, a technology infusion, and a dedication to dialogue over rote memorization, here’s how we helped our students find the success and achievement they deserve.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

. — EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, is excited to announce that its recent SPIRE® study has earned Level 3 certification for alignment with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards. We are excited to accomplish the next level of ESSA certification as studies continue to be released.”

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2022

The Fall 2021 PALS Report found that reading skills in young learners are at a 20-year low. Over the past three years, reports have shown there had been little growth in reading and in some cases, states were backsliding. A few of the key elements of this approach include: Phonology is the study of the sound structure of spoken words.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the science of reading for older students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

In short, according to the National Center on Improving Literacy , the science of reading is “research, over time, from multiple fields of study using methods that confirm and disconfirm theories on how children best learn to read.” Here are 4 simple steps to help educators begin implementing the science of reading.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

.– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth. NWEA’s new study followed that research to answer the next, necessary question: what can be learned from high growth schools about teaching and learning?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program. That’s major.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the science of reading, which emphasizes phonics to help students decode words. Phonics empowers children to read independently and with confidence. When did you first learn about the ideas of reading science?

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings. Our Learner Variability Project resources are steeped in research and made easily accessible through Edthena’s AI Coach.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

(PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2021 — Illuminate Education and MetaMetrics ® today announced a new partnership connecting the Lexile® Framework for Reading with FastBridge aReading scores, providing powerful insights on students’ reading skills. CEO and co-founder of MetaMetrics. For more information, visit [link].

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

They often involved reading (which she couldnt do yet), they felt too much like work, and they didn’t offer speaking practice–critical for kids learning a new language. Study the existing literature on the intersection between childrens learning and advanced tech features.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Teachers can invite students to participate in a small group discussion about a chapter they read in a text or the textbook, debrief about a flipped video lesson, or unpack complex issues or topics related to your subject area. 2 Facilitate a Small Group Discussion. one week at a time). GoldenCircleGoal. GoldenCircleGoal.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2024

It was an entry point for me to begin thinking about what a rich profession teaching is, along with how students develop their early reading skills, especially when they are learning multiple languages at once. Encourage students to read at home by embracing their home language. At Literacy First, we’ve always taught in Spanish.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 Reading to Address Learning Loss and Accelerate Learning: Insights from a 2020-21 Nationwide Study.” The full “Using Lexia Core5 Reading” report is available at [link]. BOSTON ( Sept. About Lexia Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Ness about the skills needed for reading, the most effective way to teach them and how Learning Ally’s Excite Reading can help. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA , a nonprofit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the possibility of four-day school weeks.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Key points: Achievement gains are still not quite back to pre-pandemic levels The average student needs roughly an additional 4.1 months of school to catch up to pre-COVID levels in reading and 4.5 Key points: Achievement gains are still not quite back to pre-pandemic levels The average student needs roughly an additional 4.1

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The statistics are well known: only 35 percent of students are reading proficiently by grade 4, and NAEP reading scores are the lowest in decades. Although most students can learn to read, the majority are not reaching their full potential. As Louisa C.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The new report, The Decoding Threshold: Measuring the Roots of Older Students’ Reading Difficulties: New Evidence , shows that this threshold is a significant barrier to older students achieving reading proficiency.

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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. ” As I read this, I felt guilty. For those teachers who read this and think, “Well, I don’t teach in a program like that.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? What are active study strategies? Active study strategies in K-12 education are essential for promoting effective learning habits, enhancing comprehension, and fostering academic success. What is passive studying?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA recently released results of a yearlong study examining the effectiveness of a reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers from historically marginalized populations or those living in poverty. school district in 2022-23. school district in 2022-23.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2024

I’m excited about this post from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew–AI Tools for reading comprehension. 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools Struggling to grasp the essence of a dense PDF or wishing students could wrestle more effectively with complex texts? There are so many directions this could go!

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction on literacy and reading in mixed ability classrooms: Quality and equity dimensions of education effectiveness. 77, 81–112. Valiandes, S.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

The most common homework given to students in most classes is reading. To incentivize that, I typically assign reading exercises and quizzes. First, I ask students to submit analog or digital notes related to what they read. Finally, I have around five reflection and application questions as part of the reading quiz.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A 2019 Gallup study that included 128 schools and more than 110,000 students found that student engagement and hope were significantly positively related to student academic achievement progress in math, reading, and all subjects combined.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2023

Key points: AI tools can greatly personalize and individualize tutoring ChatGPT brings new perspectives to old problems and helps students think outside of the box 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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Not being able to read has a profound effect on our self-esteem, social-emotional skills and imagination.

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