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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 learn more…

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 When…

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 recently surveyed…

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 grade.

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 took…

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, and a…

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 a…

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 Are…

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 to educators…