eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80 percent of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students, schools need to adhere to basic guiding principles. Identify Indicators. Choose the Right Tools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

schools goes from a simmer to a boil. 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. As with many other learning differences, experts agree that early intervention for dyslexia produces better outcomes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

At Poudre School District Global Academy (PGA), a hybrid school in Fort Collins, Colo., students attend blended classes on campus and take online courses from home, and district educators say a personalized learning solution has had a positive impact in a number of academic areas. FuelEd really listens to us,” said Hiebsch. “I

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2023

TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning foundational math concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, designed the DySc to identify students as young as three who may be at risk for dyscalculia, a specific learning disability in mathematics.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But some rural schools are developing multilingual education strategies to rival those found in urban and suburban districts. Today it sits at 9.5

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The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? After a full year of using the UFLI Phonics program in my second grade classroom, (and for two years prior in small group!) Personal Whiteboard with marker s Using UFLI in your Second Grade Classroom Before we get into it, I want to add a clarification. Magnetic Letters 2. Cookie Trays 3.

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. It can also signal something more like a learning disability. Possessing these skills and study habits will enhance students’ academic performance in school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the onset of the COVID virus, millions of PreK to Grade 5 students across the U.S. may have fallen critically behind in the basic skills they need to become good readers and be successful in school. Now more than ever, parents, educators and specialists are focused on helping their young students make up for lost learning time.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

To hit the curriculum goals, teachers must set a pace for their classes that aims to hit specific lesson delivery targets during the school year. AI in the classroom Since its meteoric rise with the release of ChatGPT less than two years ago, AI has been seen as more of a challenge for schools than a solution. First, outside-in.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2015

Think Through Learning, creators of Think Through Math (TTM), an instructional system for grades 3 and above, announced plans to expand its high school software line to include geometry. New offering will combine live tutoring and adaptive math instruction.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Math is his favorite subject, and he enjoys learning it.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Related EdSurge article on this topic: Want to Help Schools Closed by COVID-19? .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

My role in launching specialized schools in Louisiana for students with low-incidence disabilities reinforced the importance of educational options, a need that is universal regardless of a student’s abilities, grade level, learning style, preferences, social class, and geographic location.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Most of the schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have one class per grade level. Over the past 10 years, the organization has seen increased enrollment of students with special needs and learning disabilities. Across its 64 schools, “none of our rooms are tracked by ability level, so every room…

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

He came to school one day and explained to his teacher that his mother had lost her job at a day care due to declining enrollment. And Jason was upset because he feared they would lose their home and have to move before he completed high school. This is the story of a student who got lost in the system. But he had a problem.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Demographics: West Broward High School , located in Pembroke Pines, Fla., serves more than 2,000 students in grades nine through 12. Biggest challenge: Results on standardized tests revealed that about a quarter of our 9th- and 10th-grade students weren’t reading at grade level.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Parallel’s platform provides cross-disciplinary support services to diagnose, teach and empower students with learning and thinking differences directly to families and to school districts on a contractual basis. said Diana Heldfond, Founder and CEO of Parallel Learning. In the U.S.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge talked with Taylor about what makes reading a visually unnatural activity, why reading inefficiency isn’t a learning disability, and how early intervention can increase fluency and foster joy in reading. these reading skills don't correlate with intelligence, and reading inefficiently isn't a learning disability.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

Round tables are one of the unique ways we work together to meet each student’s needs at Collier High School, which is operated by a non-profit organization, Collier Youth Services. So, What’s Alternative About Our School? Situated atop a 260-acre campus in Marlboro, N.J., Our motto: “Where small miracles happen everyday.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Research suggests that taking algebra courses in high school is one of several important indicators for students’ college readiness and success. Passing Algebra I is also a requirement for high school graduation. As a Black student in a predominantly white school, he says he excelled in his studies in elementary school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

One in ten people have dyslexia, and in the US, 12% of students are in special education, 15% of children at school are learning their 2nd language, and the average reading age is 7th to 8th grade. has helped over 32,000 schools through technologies, implementation, and personal connections. “Don Johnston Inc.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Content-Based Literacy Recommended Resources Imagine Learning EL Education : Discover ELA with heart — Imagine Learning EL Education is the content-based English language arts program rooted in the science of reading for grades K–8. Not just basals, not just snippets of a story, but actual novels and books.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

Based on the assessment system I use, many of my students were reading at a level between kindergarten and second grade, which is not ideal, given that I teach high schoolers. John was now willing to take academic risks that he hadn’t taken before ninth grade. I taught in a brick and mortar school. I used paper and pencil.

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Elevate k12

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the quest for educational equity, it is essential that all students, especially those with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in reading and math, receive the support they need to succeed. public schools are identified as having specific learning disabilities (SLDs). What does high-quality instruction entail?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Screening Mandates Are Not Enough In recent months, more states across the country have begun to mandate universal dyslexia screening for children in kindergarten through second grade. But of these states, only 30 legally require an intervention for students with this extremely common learning disability.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Books & Worksheets include the Say and Do Social Scenes Combo of books and Simply Social 7 at School , to help students learn how to respond appropriately in different social situations. Cards include the Webber Photo Cards – Emotions , and the Webber BIG Nouns Photo Cards. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. It's not like we're grading it for huge stakes. And are there any common ones that pop up in many classrooms or that instructors maybe encounter more often?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As a preschool and elementary school librarian, I’ll tell you that there’s nothing more foundational for literacy than time spent snuggled up with a trusted adult, soaking in a story, sharing the words, laughing (or crying) and learning to love the way the words unfold in a well-told tale.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4 th , 8 th , and 12 th grades. 1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. Schools have to pay for the screeners and teachers to get trained in administering the screening.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

It’s the start of a new school year and the air is full of promise. As students flood into the school, I’m charged with positive energy and hope. I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I’m the content director for East School News, and I’m glad you found us. In this episode I am joined by two longtime advisers to both me and to dozens of school districts throughout throughout the country. Basically, take your insights to make me sound smart throughout the rest of the year for E school news.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The Super Duper Digital Library , a collection of hundreds of online cards, games, and worksheets to support reading and literacy skills for children in Pre-K – Grade 5, recently won two prestigious awards programs – the Family Choice Awards and the Mom’s Choice Awards. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath , a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the launch of TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension. despite the urgent need for skilled STEM professionals.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I received this thoughtful article from Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Rohan, chockablock filled of information on how to evaluate a typing program for your students and which of the many meet the grade: Touch Typing software in the American market provides you with a huge amount of choice. What are the top software features to consider?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . Assistive technologies can meet the needs of students at all grade and skill levels. by Brian Potash.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And universal assessments that test multilingual students in English can provide inaccurate information that teachers use to guide their practice or can wrongly indicate learning disabilities. schools for less than two years. schools for less than two years.

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