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Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program

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Leveraging the power of technology One tool I’ve used in this journey is Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), a structured literacy training course based on the science of reading that provides knowledge and tools teachers can use with any reading program.

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Revisiting Blended Learning Principles, With School Plans in Limbo

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Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies? Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

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Districts will increasingly recognize that traditional parent communication methods are insufficient, especially for English Language Learners and families requiring additional support. More districts will create dedicated family engagement roles and invest in tools that provide real-time classroom insights.

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When the Animated Bunny in the TV Show Listens for Kids’ Answers — and Answers Back

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That’s what experts at the Digital Learning Lab and PBS hope to find out—with help from an animated bunny. The lack of interactivity really limits what students could learn from this media,” says Ying Xu, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab. Language is an important vehicle to help children understand and learn.

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Why Podcasting Is #Trending Since 'Serial' and Why Your Class Should Be Doing It

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Listenwise provides free access to a collection of more than 1900 audio stories from NPR curated for classroom use, featuring relevant topics that align with curriculum in English language arts, social studies and science. Public radio podcasts also offer students a new and exciting vehicle for learning important content.

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5 After School Tech Club Activities

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With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. how to understand domain-specific language associated with technology, i.e., ‘cloud’. Research, technology, speaking and listening. how to use email to stay in touch with family.

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6 Summer School Tech Activities

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With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. language usage. how to understand domain-specific language associated with technology, i.e., ‘cloud’. Research, technology, speaking and listening. analytical thinking.