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Programming As a Literacy

July 22, 2019

Perspective on what real-world, relevant skill building can bring to everyone. GUEST COLUMN | by Emmanuelle Deaton In computer programming, …

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Ba-Boom! EdTech!

July 12, 2019

Education’s explosive ‘next’ observed through the lens of ISTE 2019. UNPACKING EDTECH | by Mark Gura Turning on the TV …

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What Are Kids Reading Digitally?

March 21, 2019

The latest edition of the What Kids Are Reading report from Renaissance® is full of actionable insights on reading trends, …

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Choosing the Right Technology for Reading

March 15, 2019

Top 6 mistakes to avoid when teaching non-fiction reading comprehension. Top Mistake # 2: Provide Nonfiction Text Without a Specific …

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Choosing the Right Technology for Reading

September 10, 2018

Top 6 mistakes to avoid when teaching non-fiction reading comprehension. GUEST COLUMN | by Harriet Isecke Top Mistake # 1: …

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A Tech Refresh for Reading Fluency?

May 09, 2018

A curriculum specialist says yes, and here’s why. GUEST COLUMN | by Cindy Jiban Oral reading fluency assessment is now …

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Cool Tool | pivotED from Capstone

August 18, 2017

pivotEd leverages Capstone’s rich content by offering more than 500 pre-built lessons for grades 3 through 6. Each lesson is …

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Advancing Literacy

July 20, 2017

Upgrading an ancient experience to bring boundless benefits to millions of people. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero One of the …

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From Raleigh to Rochester

July 17, 2017

Everyday adventures of a PD coach using technology for improved literacy. GUEST COLUMN | by Christina Magee Whether it’s in …

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Cool Tool | Reading Horizons Discovery

July 07, 2017

Reading Horizons Discovery® provides teachers with the resources and method to give K-3 students a solid foundation for reading and …

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Cool Tool | Letters alive Plus by Alive Studios

June 29, 2017

Alive Studios, a leading provider of augmented reality (AR) and early education software, has introduced a new method to excite …

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The Right to Read

January 23, 2017

Technology to bring literacy resources to refugee and remote communities. GUEST COLUMN | by Rebecca Leege Two-hundred-and-fifty million children across …

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Next Read

November 15, 2016

Tips to help your students become binge readers. GUEST COLUMN | by Rita Platt Binge watching has become an American …

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Can't Stop Reading!

October 06, 2016

Special Education students find joy in learning through digital literacy environment. GUEST COLUMN | by Judy Hackett and Cathy Kostecki …

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Another Dimension

October 06, 2016

Powerful ways to integrate visual storytelling in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Livia Mihai The first pop-up children’s book …

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Cool Tool | Lexia RAPID Assessment K-2

September 20, 2016

Recently expanded to grades K-2, Lexia RAPID Assessment helps K-12 educators prepare all students for reading success. Designed to measure …

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Cool Tool | Big Word Club

September 14, 2016

You’ve heard of the Digital Divide, well, here’s a very different chasm in education: the Word Gap. What’s this? “A gap in vocabulary …

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Cool Tool | Accelerated Reader 360 from Renaissance

September 12, 2016

With the proven concept that consistent practice is powerful, Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 oversees and assesses the reading abilities of …

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Cool Tool | Readorium

September 01, 2016

This personalized web-based learning system (for grades 3-8) teaches students proficient reading strategies as human online “book mentors” guide them through …

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Cool Tool | ReadWorks

February 25, 2016

The non-profit ReadWorks is committed to solving our nation’s reading comprehension challenges by providing educators with the research-based curriculum and guidance they …