I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program
Innovative Teaching
Literacy
Popular and engaging teaching trends and instructional methods
I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way
It’s heartbreaking to realize that I never taught many of my former students to read
3 ways to keep students reading this summer
In and outside of the classroom, encourage students to love reading by helping them read what they love
Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!
The discussion should not be around whether to provide print or digital material, but rather how to provide equitable access to both types for all students
5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs
Our district's online literacy programs differentiate instruction for students, identify learning gaps and focusing on individual needs
How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy scores have plummeted, and many students don’t qualify for special services, but simple supports can improve reading skills for everyone
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
As a new middle school teacher, I was shocked by the number of students who entered my classroom unable to decode text
6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers
A teacher-librarian shares her proven strategies to engage and captivate reluctant readers
How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning
Schools and districts should be able to verify that the literacy program they choose is firmly grounded in the science of reading and has proven itself in real classrooms
8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023
Trends in literacy education for the coming year will revolve around wider adoption of the science of reading and greater use of individual assessment
Resource Library:
How to Reduce Violence in Schools with Digital Threat Detection
Discover the power of digital monitoring to safeguard students in your district. Download this guide and learn how to identify threats and support safety plans. Enable district and tech leaders…
Four reasons why bullying remains a problem in schools
Bullying, and cyberbullying remain persistent challenges to school staff. To effectively address these behaviors, your staff must know what ISN’T working.
Increase Student Engagement with 21 Hands-On Science Experiments
Download 21 educator-tested experiments to engage your students in hands-on science learning with Vernier technology. This e-book includes experiments in biology, chemistry, engineering, middle school science, and physics.
Webinars:
Overcoming the Impact of Staffing Shortages
A deep dive into the impact of teacher shortages on education and how technology can support shifting classroom realities Join ... Read more
Staffing for 2023-24 – Expand Options and Fill Gaps with Remote Teachers
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of schools understaffed in 2022-23. As districts prepare for the ... Read more
Back-to-School Communications: Spotlight on Student Wellness
Join Dr. Kara Stern & Laura Baker, Former Director of Student Services at Bastrop ISD, for a discussion about the ... Read more
Virtual Reality Gets Real
No longer the stuff of science fiction, virtual reality applications are up and running and making significant educational impacts in ... Read more