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

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That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She insisted on having the latest World Book Encyclopedia set every year, instilling in me a love of reading and inquiry.

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Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

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BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The numbers show just how much students and educators have needed access to a culturally responsive language learning solution.

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IXL Learning Acquires Emmersion, Developer of AI-Powered Language Assessments

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and LEHI, Utah — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, announced it has acquired Emmersion , the Utah-based leader in certifying language ability through artificial intelligence. Accurately establish language skills with AI. SAN MATEO, Calif.

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Indigenous Knowledge Is Often Overlooked in Education. But It Has A Lot to Teach Us.

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She is teaching me how to properly introduce myself in our Lakota language, Lak?ótiyapi. I feel a deep sense of comfort knowing she has had this conversation before with dozens of young Lakota learners during her time as a Lakota language teacher in our community of Fort Yates on the Standing Rock Sioux reservation.

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The Secret to Learning Any New Language May Be Your Motivation

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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. Some want to gain better job prospects, others seek to socialize in new circles, while still others just want an educational way to entertain themselves.

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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

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His passion lies in helping innovative startups overcome hurdles and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of education, believing that the right support is key to making a lasting impact on education’s future. Knowledge grows in bits. Small steps lead to massive leaps in understanding.

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

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The AI provided the creative spark, but Farmer brings the pedagogical expertise and knowledge of her specific students to make it work. That’s a game-changer for differentiation,” says Kim Zajac, a speech and language pathologist at Norton Public School in Massachusetts. asks Manahan. “AI

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