eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

September 29, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. To learn more about the benefits of Reading Plus, visit www.readingplus.com.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Read part one and part two. A third challenge resulting from the pandemic has been how teachers should address the rapidly evolving requirements for remote learning—from what goals to teach to, to logging instructional hours, addressing absenteeism and cataloging evidence of learning—for their students with special education needs.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years. ” . ”

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

As he very maturely shared with his teacher, he couldn’t read the application. The teacher reached out to me, an education consultant recently hired by the school district to support struggling learners. Originally students were provided special education services based on the discrepancy model. But he had a problem.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Replace and/or supplement outdated readings. Provide electronic files of reading, resources, presentations, and other materials. When they ask what this means, share these suggestions!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Four years ago, my team and I designed, planned, and implemented a research-based, whole-child wraparound approach to special education. In addition, we incorporated the multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach for reading instruction, which has shown great success with many of our students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Dually certified in special education and English Language Arts, I teach an ELA inclusion class to 11th and 12th graders, which means I serve students with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the same setting. There are different types of learning environments that serve students with special needs.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Persistent teacher shortages and the cost and time required to fill special education roles often exacerbate the strain. Adding to the complexity, Parts B and C of the IDEA mandate that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 Reading to Address Learning Loss and Accelerate Learning: Insights from a 2020-21 Nationwide Study.” The full “Using Lexia Core5 Reading” report is available at [link]. BOSTON ( Sept. About Lexia Learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2020

During this launch month, Capstone is offering a special Educator Preview to all educators who want to explore the new resource for free. billion page views which equates to every K-3 student in the United States reading 7 articles. PebbleGo is compliant with Section 508 standards (U.S. PebbleGo has over 1.7

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Rather, Stinky Feet Day is the students’ hard-earned reward for reaching new benchmarks in silent reading. Silent reading is sometimes referred to as the “other fluency,” with oral fluency being the traditional standard-bearer. Yet, silent reading is a critical, albeit often overlooked, aspect of literacy development.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. awarded to Purdue in August as part of Lilly Endowment’s Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana initiative, which launched in 2022. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Debi Ryan insists that bad days are few and far between in her line of work as a school-based speech language pathologist. Ryan has worked in a public school setting for about two decades, following a stint in the medical track of speech language pathology. She wasn't involved in the day-to-day educational interventions like we are.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

We are in an educational crisis in this country,” explains Thomas Webber, chairman of Super Duper Publications. Many young children’s reading skills were already far behind before the virus struck. Helps students increase their basic skills as shown in research studies. “We About Super Duper Publications.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. WOBURN, Mass.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Since reading and writing is involved in every subject, they should also have all teachers trained to identify the potential indicators of dyslexia. Administrators can set the tone in their districts that reading and literacy are important by starting initiatives like D.E.A.R. Identify Indicators. Going Forward. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In “ Timesaving Strategies for Selecting Interventions for Struggling Readers ,” Cindy Kanuch, reading specialist at Calhan Elementary School, presented tips on working to address skill deficits in the most efficient and effective manner, which in some situations can help students improve in as soon as one to two weeks. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Knowing this, we opted to pilot the Lexia Core5 Reading adaptive blended learning literacy program a few years ago. Our initial goal was to improve the reading support we offered students based on their literacy data, specifically in the area of foundational skills. Better reading test scores. Easy access to valuable data.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Tool will serve students in general education, special education, Title I, and state-funded Learning Assistance Programs. One of the most recent districts to launch the Fast ForWord reading intervention is Ocean Beach School District (OBSD) in Long Beach, Wash.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

They often do this by intentionally choosing language that shapes the learning environment. ” Rather than engaging in a ‘read aloud,’ we engage in “thinking together about a book (or science, math, etc.).” A read aloud is something a teacher does while students listen. “What are you thinking?

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2016

As more students on the autism spectrum enter classrooms each year, technology has the potential to help those students have equal access to educational opportunities. Next page: Essential tools for daily routines, reading, and more. ABA Flash Cards , $1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Our country is home to a wide range of diverse and vibrant cultures, and it’s important that we acknowledge and value the languages these students already bring with them when they enter U.S. Unfortunately, our education system often struggles to provide adequate support for these students if they don’t know English.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Educators will increasingly be looking for–and needing–educational resources and technologies that authentically represent and support today’s growing number of multilingual learners. The term “science of reading” has become shorthand for phonics in many cases. –Cindy Jiban, PhD, Principal Academic Lead, NWEA.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

With Black students not even scoring half of the overall percentage, we’ve just gotten a sign to ring the alarm on equity in science education. This thread of inequity continues through other groups of students such as English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. We are clearly not serving our Black students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Library innovations in the 21 st century include building a space that students actually want to inhabi, whicht is imperative to facilitating their learning and curiosity when it comes to reading. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Reading School District saw over 13,000 ebooks and audiobooks checked out through the Sora K-12 reading app.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The finalists for each category include: AI-Powered Education Solution: Scrible, Navigate360 Best Gamification in Learning: Giant Steps, ExploreLearning – Reflex Excellence in Special Education: Stages Learning – Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS), TouchMath Tutoring Platform: FEV Tutor, Tutor.com and The Princeton (..)

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

GCPS utilizes district-specific Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics as part of its curriculum. GCPS decided to launch a districtwide, online Summer Enrichment and Acceleration (SEA) program using Classworks evidence-based instructional program.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

This new collaboration marks Highlights’ first entry into online therapy in support of children with special needs. This new content includes games, stories, and activities designed to support each child’s therapy goals for reading comprehension, handwriting, fine motor, and problem-solving skills. About PresenceLearning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

lack of interest in learning to read. not using words in writing that they would use in oral language. Educators must identify needs and provide appropriate accommodations, which become even more important as the grade levels progress. In fact, early screening, if possible, is key. Preschool- and kindergarten-level red flags.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Johnson has a Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University in Special Education, a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Special Education, an Ed.S. from the University of Montevallo in Educational Leadership, and an Ed.D. from Samford University in Educational Leadership.

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