Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. But technology-enabled tools that aim to deliver language instruction at scale are also building incentives into their systems to help learners make more progress.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2025

And yet, we are facing yet another heartbreaking report on student performance in reading. While most, if not all, of these are likely factors, and the analyses of why will continue, the prominent question for many of us is: Why, with so many states now signed on to the science of reading, do we still have this significant literacy crisis?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Research shows that to become proficient readers, students need early literacy instruction in both word recognition and language comprehension. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Comprehension: Reading assignments, especially those involving complex texts, can take students varying amounts of time to understand and analyze. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. “I I started to slowly realize that this passion for technology, specifically virtual reality, had applications in language education. Read Bonner’s Research.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The class may include students with a hearing impairment, auditory processing disorder, or attention deficit disorder. The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. They can find a podcast (e.g.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The partnership will bring OxEd’s evidence-based oral language assessment, whole class instruction, and remediation programs to the US, providing school districts with tools to enhance their oral language protocols and ultimately improve reading comprehension and other aspects of educational attainment.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

The first image many people have of school is a circle of small children, sitting cross-legged, paying attention (or not) to an adult reading a book aloud and showing pictures to the class. A second question has been given almost equal importance: Is reading a book to students online even legal? The short answer is, well, yes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. He had a front-row seat to a career that would allow him to pursue his two greatest passions: language and learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement. I do not believe grades should happen to students. Click To Tweet This is easier said than done.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Instructions: 1. Choose a song in Spanish (e.g., 

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. Below is an image of teacher responses to the following questions: What are the benefits and challenges of the whole group, teacher-led model from your perspective?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. Can you craft success criteria that you can measure progress against? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

From AI-powered tutoring that adapts to each student’s needs to real-time language translation for multilingual learners, these tools offer endless possibilities. Some specific ways TAs can utilize AI to support their students would include: Paraphrasing: Rephrasing materials for lower reading levels. Documentor.cc

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Reading changes our brains. The effects of reading on the brain are also strongly influenced by the medium through which we read. The effects of reading on the brain are also strongly influenced by the medium through which we read. It also changes the way we read. And that can have good and bad implications.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

BUDAPEST/LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2021) – An acclaimed and multi award-winning English As A Second Language (ESL)appin daily use with over 20,000 classrooms across Europe is launching in the US. BOOKR Class presents storybooks in a highly engaging format to focus on reading in English.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2015

STEM education, while always a national focus, is receiving more attention in recent days, as surveys and legislation reveal awareness of its importance to the nation’s success. ” Eighty-six percent of those surveyed said they believe knowing how to use a computer is equally important as knowing how to read and write. .”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is unfortunate because reading truly is the cornerstone of academic success, and students who didn’t master the skill during their elementary years can face a significant uphill battle as they complete their education. Leverage data to conduct the reading orchestra. Give them a safe space to learn.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

In addition, they may have issues with focus, language, and social skills, all of which can make homework time challenging for both the youngster and their parents. Seeing their growth and knowing what is coming may keep your child’s attention and enthusiasm high.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

on a recent Wednesday, and the school stage hadn’t yet transformed into a reading room. But this year, a group of fifth graders were instead sitting on the school’s stage, reading aloud about the life of Rosa Parks as they worked on reading fluency and comprehension. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Family members might not be fluent in the language of the writing assignments, or they may lack the necessary writing skills to assist their students effectively. by January 8th , we’ll send you the “Active Reading Observation Journal” Choice Board that you can begin using right away!

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2019

Like many educators, Christy Stanley wants her students to practice close reading and deep learning. They don’t know how to slow down their reading.” Three years ago, Stanley’s district discovered a powerful ally in its quest to get kids to pause and really process what they’re reading. I was impressed,” says Stanley.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2019

Introducing a robot into the classroom is a surefire way to grab students’ attention–but robots do more than excite. Read more: 3 ways to tell stories with robots. Once students learn to code Bit with color codes, they advance to OzoBlockly, the programming language. Ozobot features robots Evo and Bit.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the myriad ways technology is changing literacy instruction. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills. Dr. Wolf explained that thirty years ago, 60 percent of children read weekly.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Individual attention: States must review information on individual students rather than relying on a sample to ensure each affected student is addressed. Academically, they may fall behind in acquiring essential skills like reading, writing, and math. For these students, unmet services can have a profound ripple effect.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When it comes to fostering a love for reading in students, there’s a powerful tool that goes underappreciated: the read-aloud. Read-alouds have the power to transform how students perceive books and reading. Benefits of Read-Alouds Read-alouds offer many benefits. Here are a few.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

“Most of our preschool kids who are native Spanish speakers come to school without anybody having read to them,” said Napa County Superintendent of Schools Barbara Nemko. Most of the parents of those children are not even literate in Spanish, so they’re not reading books of any kind.”. Houston has a similar initiative.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. But it unfortunately wasnt the edtech industry that won the race for childrens attention–it was social media. The fortuitous rise of artificial intelligence and large language models couldnt have come at a better time.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

But it unfortunately wasn’t the edtech industry that won the race for children’s attention–it was social media. The fortuitous rise of artificial intelligence and large language models couldn’t have come at a better time. Modern students don’t want to read generic texts about things that happened 10 or 20 years ago.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the new year, when we receive our mid-year i-Ready results, I want to celebrate our students’ growth, paying particular attention to those who were below grade level on their fall assessment and have worked hard to make meaningful progress since then.”. Provide authentic reading experiences for my students. Teach STEAM skills.

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