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Engaging your students can be a challenge, but not when you have the right tools. We recently received a story from a dedicated high school science educator in Virginia that sheds light on how Progress Learning can transform teaching methods and student engagement. Here’s how Jennifer Peavey at I.W. Taylor Virtual Academy used Progress Learning to engage her students.
As a whole, the school achieved a remarkable 68% pass rate in 5th grade science, marking a significant improvement from the previous year’s 45% pass rate. Northwest Laurens Elementary surpassed the state average by nearly 30 points and was the top performing school in the region out of 12 schools
by: Coral Ericson
As educators, it is critical we address rigor in our instruction to facilitate appropriate challenges that promote growth without causing frustration. Let’s review DOK levels for a better understanding of the framework and take a look at how Progress Learning uses DOK in developing standards-aligned content.
by: Coral Ericson
Exciting news, Georgia and South Carolina educators! Progress Learning now offers state-specific practice tests to prepare students for their end-of-year standardized assessments.
by: Coral Ericson
We can do a lot to prepare students for standardized tests while still giving them the foundational knowledge they need to achieve authentic learning. Let’s take a look at some of the ways we can incorporate quality test prep into our regular instruction to help students achieve real success.
by: Coral Ericson
As a follow-up to our complete overview of what SEL is and how to weave it into academics, this article will take a closer look at two of the five core competencies from the CASEL framework—self-awareness and self-management—and provide examples of what they may look like in the classroom.
by: Coral Ericson
Instructional design and delivery was selected by ISTE as number 2 of the 8 hottest topics in Educational Technology for 2022. The topic of instructional design and delivery encompasses a great deal of information, including creating content that is accessible to all learners in all learning environments and making sure that the content is relevant to today’s students. Instructional design brings in educational strategies that are based on research about how students learn and how adjustments can be made to deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and classroom environments.
by: Ashlee Vice
Teachers use a constant influx of assessment results to drive instruction, but is that data sabotaging teaching? Using data to drive instruction is critical for ensuring that students receive the highest quality learning experiences that meet their needs. There are a few ways that data may be hindering student and teacher performance.
In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, here is an overview of the condition, its challenges, and how Progress Learning can help teachers, parents, and students access the accommodations needed to achieve academic success.
by: Coral Ericson
An overview of the California Department of Education’s systems to create more equity in the way education is funded in an effort to develop a system of funding that is simpler and fairer for students.
by: Coral Ericson
How do we empower students to take an active role in their education? Students need to feel that they are a part of cultivating their own learning experiences. As educators, we must effectively guide our students to understanding their instructional data and work with them to set achievable goals that put them on the right path towards academic success.