literacy Archives

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON — Ignite Reading — a Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program serving students in 18 states nationwide — today ... Read more

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

June 11, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER — The AI Education Project (aiEDU) and The Rithm Project are proud to announce a new partnership focused on ... Read more

Literacy

From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by Judy Boone, Irving Independent School District

Literacy is not confined to English Language Arts--in fact, every teacher is a reading teacher, and reliable edtech is key.

There’s something to be said for legacy platforms that not only stand the test of time but continue to evolve in ways that meet the shifting needs of…

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

June 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom that provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in ... Read more

AI in Education

AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

Prompt engineering is not just about using AI--it’s about using it wisely, ethically, and creatively in teaching and learning.

Prompt engineering--the ability to craft precise, thoughtful inputs for AI tools to produce effective outputs--is quickly becoming an essential skill in modern education. More than a technical trick,…

AI in Education

3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

Many teachers are aware of both the problem and the potential solution, yet feel uncertain about taking the next step. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support reading growth--especially…

Literacy

Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

May 30, 2025 by Lacey Robinson, UnboundEd & CORE Learning

The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain in the grips of a literacy crisis. Across the country, too many children are struggling to…

Literacy

Why graphic novels belong in every classroom

May 29, 2025 by Gabe Valentin, Dizzy Doom Kids

Walk into any classroom today and you’ll hear a familiar refrain from teachers: “How do we get kids excited about reading again?” Screens, social media, and short attention…

Literacy

5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform

May 27, 2025 by Kasi Hockensmith, Mason Intermediate School & Emily Pate, Mason Middle School

Online platforms have helped significantly transform English Learner students' reading progress--and their confidence.

When we began noticing significant gaps for both our English Learner students and native English speakers between intentional phonemic awareness and work with word parts, we knew we…

Literacy

Supporting delayed readers: Strategies for success

May 26, 2025 by Dr. Gregory Stephens, Rust College and Mississippi State University

Supporting delayed readers requires individualized strategies, early literacy support, and application of evidence-based reading instruction.

Supporting delayed readers requires a thoughtful and research-informed approach. These students can make meaningful gains when provided with targeted reading intervention strategies tailored to their needs.

Books Are Fun and Ignite Reading Deliver Hundreds of Books to Oakland Students at Highland Community School

May 20, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, Highland Community School experienced the magic of reading, thanks to Books Are Fun and their ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

May 14, 2025 by Ava Wiseley and Dennis Pierce

A video game design pilot project in the Bronx results in 51-percent growth in literacy skills in just three months.

Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as…

Classroom Management

Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically

May 14, 2025 by Jacob Bruno, NWEA

Families can help students recover academically if they understand how their child is doing and how they can support academic success.

Five years ago, the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, and we quickly retreated into our homes, shuttered schools, and socially isolated. The lasting effects of this isolation…

Literacy

Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

May 12, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

Video book reviews give students the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways--and increase engagement in reading.

When students become literacy influencers, reading transforms from a classroom task into a global conversation. Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time…

AI in Education

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

April 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione

The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.

AI skills are evolving from a "nice to have" to a necessity for students who hope to enter the workforce as competitive prospective employees.

Teaching Trends

Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

April 23, 2025 by Dr. Steve Baule & Dr. Joel J. Traver, Winona State University

While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on…

Literacy

Offering books featuring favorite licensed characters can engage young readers

April 10, 2025 by Britten Follett

If a student selects his or her own book based on their own interests, they are much more likely to stay engaged with reading.

Holden, my 21-month-old, has fallen in love. His early morning snack and “couch time” includes a dose of “Tiger!” This is toddler for, “Mom, turn on Daniel Tiger’s…

A FREE Year-Round Reading & Writing Toolkit for Your K-8 Teachers

May 15, 2025April 7, 2025 by Jeff Festa

In this Toolkit, you’ll find a collection of high-leverage tools to distribute to K-8 teams. Print the tools and ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments

Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…

Innovation Insights

AI Support for Teachers

March 7, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Collaborative Classroom, a leading nonprofit publisher of K–12 instructional materials, announces the publication of SIPPS, a systematic decoding program. Now in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem

March 6, 2025 by Dr. Joseph Goins, Pathway2Careers

$Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country--making it relevant help students grasp concepts.$

How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nation’s dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems? Clearly, if that was the answer, it would…

Classroom Management

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

February 26, 2025 by The South Park Middle School PBIS Team

Collaboration, creativity, and data-informed practices all contribute to a successful PBIS program for students in this middle school.

There are a lot of preconceived notions centering around the middle school experience, but here’s a truth for you: Positively engaged students perform better, while uplifting those around…

Newsline

Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 Selects Adaptive Online Reading Program to Improve Student Literacy in Grades 6-8

February 25, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by ... Read more

Literacy

Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction

February 24, 2025 by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Learning Without Tears

Systematic writing instruction helps educators close K-12 literacy gaps and gives students the foundation they need for future success.

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many…

Durable Skills

This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

February 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Teaching critical thinking skills helps to ensure students are active and engaged--and that they aren't falling victim to brain rot.

It’s critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, it’s also critical that they know how to evaluate that…

Just Right Reader Donates 315,000 Books to North Carolina Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene

January 30, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH WILKESBORO and ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — In support of North Carolina schools in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Just ... Read more

Live @ FETC 2025

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

January 16, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more

AI in Education

Best practices for an AI-infused classroom

January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Instead of avoiding AI, embrace it with best practices for more impactful teaching and ensure teachers and students have AI literacy.

Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in…

Live @ FETC 2025

Look Who’s Talking—Essential Issues for EdTech Leaders

January 15, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Who: There are few people in Orlando as prepared to talk about the state of play in edtech than Sandra ... Read more

Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

January 6, 2025 by Content Provided by 3P Learning

Educators see success using digital solutions to meet diverse student needs, and gamified learning can help students master literacy.

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they…

Durable Skills

U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

December 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Student ICILS scores in the U.S. are higher for computer and info literacy, but below the international average for computational thinking.

U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study

AI in Education

Information literacy is key in the age of AI

December 19, 2024 by Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Northwestern University in Qatar

With the birth of AI, disinformation has entered a new era, rendering it critical that students possess strong information literacy skills.

From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

December 19, 2024 by Wendy W. Amato, K12 Coalition--Teaching Channel

Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics through literacy.

As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.

Newsline

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

December 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades ... Read more

Newsline

Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds

December 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation: ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy

December 9, 2024 by Jon Oosterman & Terra Tarango, Van Andel Institute for Education

In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines. Reading is seen as a creative subject. It’s colorful,…

Literacy

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter

November 20, 2024 by Robin Zikmund, IMSE Foundation

Teaching students with dyslexia requires more than curriculum--it takes early screenings and access to science-backed reading instruction.

For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.

Literacy

5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students

November 14, 2024 by Larry LaPrise & Jessica Zimmerman, Valley View Leadership Academy

With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.

Literacy

The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students

November 13, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Foundational decoding skills and their impact on comprehension beyond elementary school offer insights into supporting students in reading.

Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.

Durable Skills

Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

November 8, 2024 by Sam Bowman, eSN Contributing Writer

Students can develop media literacy skills with edtech tools and engage in the digital and AI-infused world.

Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today's digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation…

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