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What Is DOK and How Does Progress Learning Build Content Around it?
As educators, it is critical we address rigor in our instruction to facilitate appropriate challenges that promote growth without causing frustration. Let’s review DOK levels for a better understanding of the framework and take a look at how Progress Learning uses DOK in developing standards-aligned content.
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning in an Academic Setting
Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL, has been at the top of the list of priorities in schools and districts, especially since the pandemic. It has become increasingly clear that the social and emotional needs of our students are a critical component of their overall educational experience and that SEL is foundational to their academic success. In order to be successful, students need to learn the ability to regulate emotions, engage with peers in a healthy manner, and set meaningful goals.
Celebrating the Season of Kindness & Giving with Our Community
In honor of World Kindness Day and the Season of Giving, our Progress Learning team asked our amazing teacher ambassadors to share ways in which they were celebrating with their students and spreading kindness on their campuses. The responses we received were amazing, and we wanted to share them with our larger community.
Digesting Recent Test Score Data and Brainstorming Solutions
The most recent NAEP Report for reading and math scores, otherwise known as “the Nation’s Report Card,” has been making headlines lately. It seems that everywhere we look, there is another article about the dismal state of education in the United States and the negative impacts from the disruptions experienced over the last three years. While the data is certainly concerning, we would like to use this as an opportunity to reflect on where we have come from and brainstorm solutions that support and empower our nation’s educators and students, rather than discourage them.