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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

In the coming year, that broad trend will continue, with a shift to looking beyond knowledge building as schools, districts, and states begin improving capacity and creating systems aligned to the science of reading.

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Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter 

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As the mom of a child with dyslexia, I’ve come to understand just how vital this awareness is for children struggling to read. It wasn’t until I shared my worries about my son’s reading ability countless times throughout kindergarten and into first grade that his school finally acted. schools goes from a simmer to a boil.

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Synchronous Online Discussions: Preparation, Facilitation & Wrap Up

Catlin Tucker

Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online. That way, students can share their thoughts with the group and read each others’ responses. Discussion is a cornerstone of any learning community.

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Game playing develops reading skills.

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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

Most academic interventions focus on core knowledge and basic skills: Let’s practice two-digit addition. Read these passages for fluency. These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they don’t address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn.

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

eSchool News

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Like it or not, ChatGPT is our new learning partner

eSchool News

It is well-documented and often repeated in teachers’ professional development that the right type of co-learning can deepen understanding and long-term knowledge gains. Despite many efforts , there will never be a tool that can evaluate how much of an assignment was influenced by AI. How do we evaluate their knowledge?

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