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Unlocking the Full Potential of NWEA MAP Data with Progress Learning When it comes to student assessment, NWEA MAP provides valuable insights that can guide educators in making informed decisions about instruction and intervention. But the real challenge lies in taking that data and using it to drive…

The educational terrain has shifted significantly with the introduction of the new adaptive digital SAT®, characterized by an adaptive component in both the Reading and Writing and Math sections. This adaptive feature amplifies the dynamic nature of the test, tailoring the difficulty of questions based on individual student responses.

What happens when you lose access to Liftoff Adaptive Intervention? Unfortunately, this was the case for Sophia Brown, M.Ed., a proud Progress Learning ambassador, blog author, and Literacy Specialist at Plano ISD.  She used to be an elementary school teacher at Dallas ISD (which was subscribed to…

Parker Sherrod, the Student Success Coach at Monument Valley High School in San Juan School District, Utah, knows that preparing for the ACT® exam is more than the final score. It is about developing the life skills of practice,…

Think or Swim is a new interactive game for all grade levels that makes practice fun for the whole class. This is a projector-based game in which the class is split up into teams and plays a “quiz show” game that the teacher “hosts.” Read on below to…

In an effort to better prepare students for the financial realities of adulthood, Florida has enacted new legislation that mandates financial literacy education for high school students. These legislative changes can be complicated, so we’re going to break it down for you: Senate Bill 1054: Key Details and Timeline…

As the summer months roll by, it’s important for parents and caregivers to create a sense of structure and routine at home. By doing so, we can prevent our children from falling behind in their learning and ensure they enter the new school year prepared and confident.  We…

In May 2024, Progress Learning sent a 19 question survey to a wide variety of educators on the issue of summer learning loss, or the summer slide. Almost 1,000 (969) answered the survey from states across the country representing all grade levels from Pre-K all the way to 12th…

South Carolina’s academic standards have undergone significant changes over the past few years, particularly in English language arts. The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee has highlighted that in South Carolina elementary or middle schools with an overall rating of “Excellent,” 25% of students who…