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IXL Approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Solution for Grades K-5

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/PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

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When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

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I am worried that secondary students and secondary education as a whole are being left out of the conversation on how children learn to read. Every day, I work with adolescents and pre-adolescents who have slipped through the massive cracks of our education system. It’s wonderful that (finally!)

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Senate to tackle NCLB update

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Education Committee will begin reviewing details of a plan to update NCLB. A proposed update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) would strengthen state and local control and end federal test-based accountability.

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Int’l Baccalaureate authorizes first ‘Career-related Programme’

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The CP meets the needs of schools seeking a technical or career-related studies option that combines career-related skills with a rigorous academic program to prepare students for success in career or post-secondary education.

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What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends

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Produced with the insights of an international panel of experts, and with nearly one million downloads per year, this report on emerging technologies for learning is likely the most well-read report identifying key technology trends for primary and secondary education. Important Developments in Technology for K-12 Education.

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TutorMe Partners with Columbia Public Schools, Providing Students with Tailored Instruction for Academic Advancement

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“Our partnership with TutorMe increases the availability and accessibility to tailored instruction beyond classroom walls—ensuring our students have additional avenues to succeed in learning,” added Helen Porter, the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education of Columbia Public Schools.

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Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data

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Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MO DVT), a web-based application that offers easy-to-use reports and analysis on academic performance, including achievement and growth data aggregated by subject, year, and grade.

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