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The science of reading, beyond phonics

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However, picking words off the page is only a portion of what is measured in benchmark assessments. I live in Connecticut, and if a teacher here asked students to read about college football on an assessment, they wouldn’t do as well as students from Texas, where college football is a lot more relevant.

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Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading

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More and more school districts today are making it a priority to use high-quality instructional materials that not only demonstrate both efficacy and a positive impact on student achievement but also provide teachers the training and support they need to successfully implement the curriculum.

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Library of Congress introduces three new apps (and a reminder of some older goodies)

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Just a couple of weeks ago, the Library of Congress announced the launch of three new apps for Web and mobile, developed by educational organizations that were supported by an LOC grant for app development. Bank of multiple-choice and discussion assessment questions. Links to Library of Congress primary source analysis guides.

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Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

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Even before the disruption of the pandemic, only 35 percent of fourth graders met the standards for reading proficiency set by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This approach is proven to be as effective at teaching children to read as the explicit instruction delivered by the teacher. for the pilot school vs. 0.31

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Newsela Raises $100M to Challenge K-12 Textbook Publishers, Eyes Acquisitions

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Complementing these materials on the instructional content platform are lesson plans and assessments aligned to state learning standards organized by subject and grade. The company has an editorial team that rewrites these materials for readers at different grade levels. million teachers using its platform.

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Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program

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An increasing number of states are enacting laws designed to expand access to evidence-based reading instruction. Phonics Lesson Library (PLL) is an extensive phonics intervention program that provides all the materials necessary to facilitate effective phonics lessons. For additional information on 95 Percent Group, see www.95percentgroup.com.

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Open Up Resources Takes A Digital Leap Through Kiddom Partnership

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Kiddom , a startup based in San Francisco, will offer core curriculum materials from the nonprofit publisher on its curriculum management system. The platform also offers a library of supplemental resources from third-party providers. Founded in 2013, the company has raised $21.5 million in investment to date.