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

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Science, social studies, and even math teachers can access informational texts aligned to Texas standards directly through the platform’s educator tools. World Book consistently receives praise and positive feedback, particularly when we demonstrate how seamlessly it aligns with curriculum and standards.

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Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes

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When Isaac Goyette joined MCSD approximately seven years ago, he saw an opportunity to use his role as Coordinator of Information Technology to make a positive impact on the most important mission of any district: student learning.

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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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This study is the first to investigate the impact of Core5 at scale in California schools,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. “Our points higher than their peers at the non-Core5 schools.

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Why I Believe We Need to Redesign Schools Around Decision-Making

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As a founding school leader, I’ve helped design systems and a student-initiated promotion process that gives students a voice in their education. When I taught fifth grade at a school in Nevada, I had to follow the curriculum in the provided textbooks, and there was no room to deviate.

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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners

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Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.”

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Understanding these dynamics could reshape your perspective on what effective education looks like today. The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S.

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Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

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The Creativity Challenge in Computer Science Education Creativity often declines as students progress through school. A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally.

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