Author: Chris Piehler
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Why Mr. Johnson’s Classroom Is More Fun Than Yours
An elementary educator’s own academic struggles inspired him to use a project-based approach that simulates real life—and boosts test scores. By Anthony Johnson Some kids dream ... -
‘Read to the Final Four’ Literacy Tournament Tips off Across Arizona
The contest will use excitement around the 2017 NCAA basketball championship to inspire third-graders to read (PHOENIX) November 1, 2016 — With the help of the ... -
Learning Upgrade Launches New Mobile App to Serve ELLs on the Go
The app, created as part of the Adult Literacy XPrize Competition, delivers literacy instruction for a wide range of English learners (SAN DIEGO, CA) October 26, ... -
Research Shows That Project-Based Learning with Defined STEM Boosts Student Engagement and Test Scores
In a new study, PBL helped students perform better on standardized assessments and project tests than students in direct-instruction programs (CHICAGO, IL) October 20, 2016 — ... -
Helping Adult ELLs Achieve the American Dream
Schools, non-profits, and smartphone apps provide technology-based resources to serve the growing population of adults learning English. By Vinod Lobo With a dramatic increase in immigrants ... -
myON and Indiana Department of Education Partner to Improve Migrant Students’ Reading and Writing Skills
Access to thousands of digital books in myON’s literacy environment has helped improve reading achievement among Indiana’s migrant student population (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) October 11, 2016 – ... -
ThinkCERCA Launches Online Resource for Teaching the Election
The web-based election center is designed to help teachers get students thinking critically about the 2016 presidential election. (CHICAGO) October 4, 2016 — ThinkCERCA, a leading ... -
Studies Show that ThinkCERCA Improves Students’ Literacy Skills and Test Scores
Three different efficacy studies confirm the award-winning literacy platform’s impact, including 4 years of grade-level growth for 7th-graders (CHICAGO) July 19, 2016 — ThinkCERCA, a leading ... -
This Might Be the Most Important Job Skill for 21st-Century Students—But Too Few Are Learning It
With employers putting more and more emphasis on ‘global empathy,’ here are five keys to empowering students to understand and collaborate with their peers around the ... -
Manor ISD Adopts myON to Close Literacy Gap
The Texas District of Innovation will use the personalized learning environment to help students learn to read in early childhood programs and in grades K through ...