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Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Outperformed Their Peers On the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy Assessment

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BOSTON – In California, third- to fifth-grade students at 525 schools using Lexia Core5 Reading (Core5) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand, made significantly higher literacy gains compared to their peers in 4,362 schools that did not use the program. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

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ISTELive 25 spotlights bold innovation

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Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Be sure to reserve time for the Creators Fiesta , a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. For younger children, PBS Kids also provides games and shows that reinforce foundational skills in reading, math, and critical thinking.

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Best Back-to-School Art Lessons!

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I do this because during those first days in the art room, the focus is on the expectations, the routines of the art room and the rules. I want that first lesson to really set the tone for the art room. To highlight the art program, it helps to have something to deck the halls. You have the whole year to stress!

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How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

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About halfway through my unit on The Great Gatsby , I started asking students to provide video responses of their reactions to the latest read chapter. Nevertheless, what I was seeing in these video responses was personality and authenticity–two things you never get from reading AI-generated content. I was having fun grading.

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An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do

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Platforms like Diffit and MagicSchool AI are helping teachers scaffold reading materials, translate documents and highlight vocabulary — all in a matter of seconds. The AI can explain connotation, have the students practice and read a short poem, then give them words and ask them for connotations,” he says. asks Manahan. “AI

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From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

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She insisted on having the latest World Book Encyclopedia set every year, instilling in me a love of reading and inquiry. In a landscape where English proficiency and reading levels vary widely, it’s essential that we provide high-quality, credible resources that offer both language accessibility and academic rigor.

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