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What do teachers want to see in automated writing evaluation systems?

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Automated writing evaluation (AWE) systems offer a promising approach to relieving the burden of giving formative feedback to students on their writing. These systems employ natural language processing technologies to provide automated feedback messages to students to guide their revisions.

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Austin Independent School District to bring its adaptive software to approximately 70,000 students. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

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Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

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These STEM products were subject to a two-part evaluation process. Once judges selected the finalists, more than 267,000 STEM educators were given the opportunity to evaluate the finalists via survey. First, by an expert panel of judges including Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton, Dr. Lance Brand, Dr. Jeffrey Crapper, Dr. Omah M.

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Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

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Then, more than 267,000 STEM educators were invited to evaluate the finalists via survey.For information about the awards program, visit www.bestofstemawards.com. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to revolutionizing education through innovation and hybrid learning solutions.

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Lexia Learning’s PowerUp Literacy Program is 2.5x More Effective in Helping English Learners Close Critical Reading Gaps

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A lack of access to connectivity and devices for distance learning, especially in low-income and under-resourced communities, has resulted in ELs being at a high risk for suffering from “COVID learning slide.” PowerUp is currently used by more than 300,000 students globally.

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Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state leaders began searching for a digital assessment that would reliably measure student growth during distance learning and identify potential knowledge gaps throughout the year.

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For Schools, Time Was Already Scarce. Here’s What They’ll Need to Restart in Fall.

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Before they can think about welcoming back students, schools will need to prepare for the new year with tighter budgets and a better way to support distance learning, among other seemingly endless questions. Staffing Schools everywhere are creating contingency plans to address the reality of deep budget cuts.