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Schools have struggled to add learning time after COVID–here’s how one district did it

eSchool News

A year ago, school would have been over around this time, and the students at Columbus East Elementary would be walking out the door. But this year, a group of fifth graders were instead sitting on the school’s stage, reading aloud about the life of Rosa Parks as they worked on reading fluency and comprehension.

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Florida Department of Education Approves Lexia Learning for ELA Intervention Courses

eSchool News

BOSTON (June 8, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that Florida’s Commissioner of Education has approved Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) as curriculum in elementary intervention courses. The two programs have been approved for a five-year period, beginning April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2026.

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PROOF POINTS: Schools’ mission shifted during the pandemic with healthcare, shelter and adult ed

The Hechinger Report

We’ve seen partnering with the YMCA and with health groups for medical services and psychological evaluations.” Meanwhile, it’s unclear whether schools will continue to embrace their expanded mission after federal pandemic funds expire in March 2026. It’s a big investment without an instant payoff.

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OPINION: Students are coming to college less prepared during the pandemic. They need our help

The Hechinger Report

That’s left enrollment questions still unanswered for some schools, with many scrambling to fill spots in the Class of 2026, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The impact of these labels is greater for students who are more likely to be viewed as underprepared due to societal stereotypes of their groups.

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How to program greater diversity among Mississippi’s computer science grads

The Hechinger Report

Nationwide, girls who take classes in computer science are a minority , and black girls, proportionately, make up an even smaller group. The field of computer and information technology is expected to grow by 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, among the fastest of any occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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How to help struggling young readers

The Hechinger Report

In addition to the ERM training, the school received a Universal Literacy Coach, part of New York City’s Universal Literacy Initiative , a citywide effort to get 100 percent of all second-graders reading at grade level by 2026. “So Taveras headed to her desk where five children were waiting to do small group work.

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How to Prepare Students in the Early Years to Read at Grade Level

MindShift

In addition to the ERM training, the school received a Universal Literacy Coach, part of New York City’s Universal Literacy Initiative , a citywide effort to get 100 percent of all second-graders reading at grade level by 2026. “So Taveras headed to her desk where five children were waiting to do small group work.

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