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As educators, our goal is to create meaningful learning experiences that address the diverse needs of our students, each with unique learning requirements. Supporting struggling students often means turning to intervention or remediation strategies. But what do these methods mean, and how do they differ in practice? Intervention is…

Preparing students for the Georgia Milestones can be time-consuming and stressful. But with the right tools and resources, the process can be far less daunting. Let’s take a closer look at what the GA Milestones are and how you can best prepare your students for this critical exam. What…

In the past few years, Charles Drew Elementary — a Title I school in Broward County, Florida — has witnessed a remarkable transformation in student proficiency. They’ve grown from 33% to 82% proficiency in science and from 15% to 56% proficiency in reading.  Why so much growth? According…

Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction,…

In today’s diverse classrooms, a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction just doesn’t cut it. Students arrive with different learning needs, backgrounds, readiness levels, and interests. While differentiated instruction has long been a staple of good teaching, traditional methods aren’t always scalable or responsive enough for today’s demands.

We are thrilled to announce that Progress Learning has been named a preferred vendor for the Alabama Numeracy Act 2022 for Formative Benchmark Assessments (Previously called Early Years Assessments) for grades K-5! This achievement underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, standards-aligned educational resources that empower students…

When planning an assessment calendar, you should always start with the question: What are we going to do after we give the assessment? This is true for an individual teacher planning for their classroom or a Director of…

Most of us educators agree on the value of assessments. They help us measure student learning, describe student growth, and plan for the next round of instruction. However, we often tend to plan our assessment calendars based on when it is most convenient to administer the…

Written by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching. Teaching is a noble profession, often described as both…