5 reasons we greatly value our online literacy platform

How one K-4 elementary school is using its online literacy program to prepare its students for the third-grade reading test and reach learners across all reading levels

With 640 students in grades K-4, our Mississippi elementary school serves a diverse population. In 2020, we were at a point with the third-grade reading test where we weren’t as … Read More

3 considerations for differentiation in the classroom

Prioritizing individual student needs and managing differentiation in the classroom isn’t an impossible task if the right strategies are in place

Differentiated classroom instruction has always been part of U.S. public education, but today’s focus on tailoring each lesson for each student can overwhelm teachers. There are, however, best-practice approaches to … Read More

3 reasons why differentiation isn’t difficult

Once educators stop dreading differentiation, they can implement simple strategies that let students shape content to their way of thinking

There’s a good chance you arched an eyebrow upon reading the headline of this article. After all, differentiation can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of a … Read More

To help young students read, acceleration beats remediation

By focusing on teaching students what they’ve missed while continuing on with grade-level material, I believe we can eventually close the learning gaps created over the past two years

Due to the pandemic, many students have fallen behind grade-level expectations. Educators are trying to get students caught up in the most efficient way possible. It may feel like we’re … Read More

It’s time to focus on learning experience design

We must focus on the whole student experience if we want our learners to begin, continue, and succeed on their pathways to and through education

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that understanding the whole student matters. Since March of 2020, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of person hours have been spent … Read More

This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

Technology tools can alleviate pressure from teachers to deliver the right teaching and learning environment that accommodates various learning styles

The COVID-19 pandemic created an educational environment that had never been seen before. Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning to adopt … Read More