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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

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Throw out the traditional app playbook When my family and I moved from Siberia to California in 2014, my daughter Sofia had to adjust to a whole new language at preschool. Watching her struggle, I realized language-learning tools just werent designed for kids.

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Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers

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One of the most exciting announcements this year is Encore Data Products’ expansion into the Translation and Interpretation category with the introduction of IRIS Pen scanners , a powerful tool that helps break language barriers in the classroom and supports diverse learning needs.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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Project overview: Reading, recording, and reaching the world As an ESL teacher, Ive always looked for ways to make literacy feel meaningful and empowering, especially for students navigating a new language and culture. The assignment? In multilingual classrooms, these skills are often overlooked in favor of silent writing tasks.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp. ReadWorks is especially helpful for English Language Learners, offering audio versions and question supports to aid comprehension. But the summer slide isn’t inevitable.

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5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

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TeachFX gives teachers real evidence to reflect on their instructional language, making it easier to bring authentic data to PLC meetings. Reflect as a team on patterns like student questioning or wait time, then strategize together on how to improve participation and inquiry-based learning.

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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Students review the same current events across different outlets to evaluate tone and language, the central focus, how information is shared, and how the information/story is represented. Teachers can use Google Slides or another collaborative online tool that gives editing access to multiple people.

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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

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teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills.