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From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

eSchool News

In a landscape where English proficiency and reading levels vary widely, it’s essential that we provide high-quality, credible resources that offer both language accessibility and academic rigor. Students, in turn, build literacy skills in context, rather than treating reading as an isolated subject.

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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

eSchool News

The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

eSchool News

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. By leveraging flexible staffing solutions, schools can access high-quality therapists at a lower overall cost.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

eSchool News

NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

eSchool News

Students in the pilot program saw a significant improvement in their literacy skills over the course of only three months. The program The creative new approach to literacy instruction took place in a voluntary afterschool program attended by students at the Max Schoenfeld School (The Max). This is truly remarkable, she noted.

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

eSchool News

It plays a role much more akin to a human tutor–prompting curiosity, strengthening problem-solving skills, and helping students learn how to find answers on their own. Suitable for: Middle and high school students who want tailored practice and a bit more support in tough subjects.