Tag: literacy
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23 Must-Have K-12 Literacy Apps
Literacy is a foundational skill that we all need. It is hard to navigate today’s global society without it. Because of this, teachers are always searching ... -
Leading for Literacy
By Ruth Schoenbach and Cynthia Greenleaf Every day, middle and high school teachers ask their students to read and understand complex texts in disciplines such as ... -
Australia is very average when it comes to maths and science performance – here’s what needs to change
This article was written by Alan Finkel As a school student, I awaited the arrival of the end-of-year report with a bracing mix of hope and ... -
NAPLAN results reveal little change in literacy and numeracy performance – here are some key takeaway findings
This article was written by Suzanne Rice The national report on National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) outcomes has been released today, showing the ... -
A Healthy Education Puts Literacy First
For all the quibbling done about teaching more relevant skills (STEM is the go-to for this rhetoric) and better preparing students for productive careers and to ... -
White House and NSLA Select myON as Part of the Action Toolkit for Summer Learning
The National Summer Learning Association recognizes the personalized literacy solution as key to avoiding the summer slide (Minneapolis, MN) March 7, 2016 — myON, a business unit ... -
Bridgeport Public Schools expands myON personalized literacy district wide
School pilot program leads to district implementation (Minneapolis, Minn.) October 13, 2015 — myON, K-12 education’s leading provider of personalized literacy environments, announces a K-9 district wide implementation ... -
Digital Storytelling for Younger & Older Learners
By Marisa Constantinides Picture this: …a teacher holding up her laptop or tablet and a circle of children listening to her and following the digital images of ... -
Why stories matter for children’s learning
Peggy Albers, Georgia State University Ever wondered why boys and girls choose particular toys, particular colors and particular stories? Why is it that girls want to ... -
Supporting the Struggling Writer
Caption: A Turnitin study reports that technology tools can overcome psychological barriers struggling students encounter in writing. Pre-writing and frequent, informal writing exercises often guided by ...
