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Engaging Students with Progress Learning: A Teacher’s Experience

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.

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Case Study: Improving 5th Grade Science Milestones Scores at Northwest Laurens Elementary

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

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Tips & Tools for Mastering Digital Test Prep

by: Tess Hansen

Are you a K-12 educator looking for new ways to engage your students? Or new ways to simplify your daily instructional planning? Check out these practical and proven strategies that can enhance student engagement while streamlining daily instruction. From active learning techniques to thoughtful planning tips, these practices are designed to produce highly engaging learning experiences in any classroom setting. 

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6 Tips for Creating a Positive Test Prep Environment in Your Classroom

by: Tess Hansen

Are you a K-12 educator looking for new ways to engage your students? Or new ways to simplify your daily instructional planning? Check out these practical and proven strategies that can enhance student engagement while streamlining daily instruction. From active learning techniques to thoughtful planning tips, these practices are designed to produce highly engaging learning experiences in any classroom setting. 

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Integrating Assessments into Day-to-Day Planning

For an instructional leader—whether it be an elementary school principal or a high school instructional coach—assessments are non-negotiable. This is for good reason, too, considering that assessments directly inform us about whether students are achieving academic goals.  Even when we understand the importance of assessing students, it can still prove challenging to fit crucial assessments […]

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The Importance of Rigorous Grade-Level Instruction for Student Success

Over the past few decades, our country has been contending with enduring educational challenges, with reading and math growth staying largely stagnant since the early 2000s. You may be wondering why when teachers are working hard and students are still showing up and putting in the work.  TNTP’s 2018 study, “The Opportunity Myth,” shows that […]

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Free Guide: Implementation Guide For New Teachers

by: Coral Ericson

As educators, preparing students for standardized testing is a crucial aspect of our responsibility. However, it often brings about a sense of dread. The good news is there is a lot we can do to prepare students for standardized testing while still giving them the foundational knowledge they need to achieve authentic learning. In this free guide, we delve into the strategies to incorporate quality test prep into your regular instruction to ensure students are well-prepared for standardized tests without compromising the delivery of a well-rounded education.

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Recorded Webinar: How To Incorporate Social & Emotional Learning In Academic Instruction

by: Coral Ericson

In our webinar, “How To Take The Stress Out of Test Prep,” we delved into transformative strategies designed to alleviate the pressures often associated with preparing for exams. The recording of this insightful session is now available, offering a wealth of knowledge to educators looking to navigate the testing season with confidence.

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Watch How To Incorporate Social & Emotional Learning In Academic Instruction

by: Coral Ericson

In our webinar, “How To Take The Stress Out of Test Prep,” we delved into transformative strategies designed to alleviate the pressures often associated with preparing for exams. The recording of this insightful session is now available, offering a wealth of knowledge to educators looking to navigate the testing season with confidence.