Vocabulary

The Kemper Foundation Opens Fall 2024 Read Conmigo Grant Application Cycle to Bilingual Educators in Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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The Kemper Foundation announced that the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant applications are now open for the fall 2024 grant cycle.

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  • The Kemper Foundation announced that the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant applications are now open for the fall 2024 grant cycle.
  • The Foundation awards up to 100 grants of $3,000 each to Spanish-English bilingual teachers in two grant cycles annually.
  • Additional information, including eligibility requirements, grant usage guidelines, FAQs and the grant application, is posted on The Kemper Foundation website .
  • To learn more about The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo grant program, visit The Kemper Foundation website .

Voyager Sopris Learning Releases New Reading Intervention Program For Developing K–5 Readers

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
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Voyager Sopris Learning , part of Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that LINKS to Literacy TM, a new reading intervention program for developing readers from kindergarten through fifth grade, is available for pre-order.

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  • Voyager Sopris Learning , part of Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that LINKS to Literacy TM, a new reading intervention program for developing readers from kindergarten through fifth grade, is available for pre-order.
  • The tutoring product delivers systematic, explicit instruction in the five essential components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency) to help ensure students reach reading success.
  • Designed for small-group intervention, LINKS to Literacy provides 30 lessons per level with flexible implementation models, including summer or intersession breaks, after-school programs, tutoring sessions, and during school intervention.
  • “There is a need for new, innovative solutions that better support students on their diverse reading journeys,” said Cassondra Mantovani, Vice President of Voyager Sopris Learning.

Heinemann Launches New Edition of Units of Study in Writing for Grades 3-5

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced the release of a new edition of Units of Study in Writing for Grades 3-5 authored by Dr. Lucy Calkins and Units of Study colleagues. The Units of Study in Writing is an innovative and effective supplemental curricula and instructional approach. Developed over decades, it has transformed the way children learn to write by adapting the "writing workshop" model to meet the needs of elementary-age students. 

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H. , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinemann today announced the release of a new edition of Units of Study in Writing for Grades 3-5 authored by Dr. Lucy Calkins and Units of Study colleagues.
  • An updated edition of the Units of Study in Writing for K-2 was released in 2023.
  • The new 3-5 Writing Units will be available for back-to-school 2024, completing the updated K-5 Units of Study in Writing portfolio.
  • "Heinemann is delighted to offer the new edition of Units of Study in Writing as a fully integrated solution," said Maggie DeMont, general manager of Heinemann.

TeachRock Partners with PBS Documentary GOSPEL Providing Learning Resources for Educators and Students

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachRock, the education resource founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, announces today that they have partnered with WETA, the flagship PBS station in Washington, DC, on the latest PBS series from Henry Louis Gates, GOSPEL, to offer three lesson plans for middle and high school students for the PBS LearningMedia platform. These standards-based, classroom-ready resources include video segments from the series, discussion questions, vocabulary, and student-led activities.

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  • These standards-based, classroom-ready resources include video segments from the series, discussion questions, vocabulary, and student-led activities.
  • TeachRock previously worked with PBS as the provider of lesson plans related to the eight-episode PBS series Soundbreaking, which explores the extraordinary impact of recorded music on the modern world.
  • Bill Carbone, executive director of TeachRock offers, "We are thrilled to partner with PBS to offer lesson plans for the extraordinary GOSPEL series.
  • The story of Gospel is America's story and offers a powerful, fun way to engage students in US history."

Savvas Introduces Newest Edition of its Award-Winning myPerspectives Program With Powerful Interactive Resources for Teachers and Students

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company today announced the newest edition of its award-winning, standards-aligned myPerspectives English Language Arts (ELA) program, enhanced with powerful interactive resources that provide students with exciting multimedia content and give teachers valuable tools to monitor students' progress in real-time.

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  • Reaching secondary students is essential in preparing them to become critical thinkers and effective communicators, especially in today's fast-paced digital world.
  • A previous study conducted by independent researchers showed that students using myPerspectives demonstrated significantly higher ELA proficiency rates after just one year of program implementation compared to students not using the program.
  • Responding to teacher input, Savvas added to the new edition powerful interactive resources that provide real-time student feedback to help educators differentiate and deliver instruction for each skills lesson.
  • Another new feature, also developed at the request of teachers, is the online Language Coach that offers on-the-spot reading scaffolds for students.

IT Expenditure in an Uncertain Economy: Info-Tech Research Group Publishes Blueprint for Optimizing Tech Budgets

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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The firm's newly published blueprint offers crucial insights and strategies to enhance financial clarity, optimize resource allocation, and align IT expenditure with strategic business goals.

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  • The firm's newly published blueprint offers crucial insights and strategies to enhance financial clarity, optimize resource allocation, and align IT expenditure with strategic business goals.
  • Precise IT budgeting and spending are critical in the current economy, especially in periods of market uncertainty and fluctuation.
  • Info-Tech Research Group's latest research, Develop a Fit-for-Purpose IT Financial Taxonomy , offers IT leaders practical tools to enhance financial clarity, optimize resource allocation, and align IT expenditure with strategic business goals.
  • To apply for media passes to attend the event or gain access to research and expert insights on trending topics, please contact [email protected] .

Leaders in Lexicon: Spring Champions Crowned in 10th Vocabulary Bowl

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocabulary.com is delighted to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Vocabulary Bowl, a biannual competition that brings together K-12 schools across North America to showcase their vocabulary and literacy skills. More than 160,000 students from 1,800 schools mastered a total of 4,400,000 words throughout the spring, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to linguistic excellence. Schools competed in three distinct categories based on enrollment size: Division I for the largest schools, Division II for mid-sized schools, and Division III for the smallest schools. In addition to honoring top-performing schools, this year's competition celebrated teachers who inspired their students to expand their vocabulary and earn the most points. Additionally, Rookie awards welcomed and recognized newcomers to the vocabulary arena.

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  • Additionally, the Vocabulary Bowl recognized Top Teachers who motivated their students to earn the most points.
  • Similar to the Spring 2024 season, individual teachers who motivate their students to master the most words will be awarded prizes.
  • Any qualifying school with an active license will be automatically registered when the Vocabulary Bowl season starts.
  • The Vocabulary Bowl gives educators a fun opportunity to personalize instruction, boost literacy skills, and inject competitive spirit into education.

WuKong Education Launches First Series of Original International Chinese Graded Readers

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024
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This April, during the fourth annual "WuKong Global Reading Month," WuKong Education introduced an innovative addition to its educational repertoire: "Little Clouds: WuKong Chinese Graded Readers."

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  • This April, during the fourth annual "WuKong Global Reading Month," WuKong Education introduced an innovative addition to its educational repertoire: "Little Clouds: WuKong Chinese Graded Readers."
  • This series represents the first of its kind, specifically designed for young international learners aged 3-7 to delve into Chinese literature through graded readers that match certain vocabulary and grammar levels.
  • Global Debut of Little Clouds: WuKong Chinese Graded Readers
    This series, developed independently by WuKong Education, targets international children, aiming to nurture their interest in Chinese literature and instill effective reading techniques.
  • The series, developed by over 70 international Chinese education experts, currently comprises 22 stories and over 200 original illustrations, presenting rich and comprehensive content.

Ohio Approves the Being a Reader Program for High-Quality Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials (K-3)

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has added Collaborative Classroom's Being a Reader™ to its list of high-quality core curriculum and instructional materials for English language arts for grades K–3.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has added Collaborative Classroom's Being a Reader™ to its list of high-quality core curriculum and instructional materials for English language arts for grades K–3.
  • Under ORC 3313.6028(B) , the department is responsible for establishing a list of English language arts core curriculum and instructional materials aligned with the science of reading and effective literacy instruction strategies.
  • "We're thrilled that Ohio has recognized Being a Reader as a high-quality curriculum for comprehensive reading instruction," said Collaborative Classroom President and CEO Kelly Stuart.
  • "As Managers of Educational Partnerships for Collaborative Classroom, we are elated that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has included Being a Reader on its list of high-quality core curriculum and instructional resources.

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

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月曜日, 4月 15, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been recommended by the Virginia Board of Education for evidence-based literacy instruction that's aligned to science-based reading research. The recognition supports Virginia schools in a multi-year effort to improve early learning outcomes for students who are below proficiency levels in reading.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been recommended by the Virginia Board of Education for evidence-based literacy instruction that's aligned to science-based reading research.
  • "We champion Virginia's significant efforts to ensure that all students in the state can access literacy as the springboard to lifelong learning and opportunity."
  • To remedy reading proficiency beginning in the 2024–2025 school year, the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) will mandate core literacy and research-grounded instruction for K–5 students.
  • EPS Learning programs meet the required parameters to be recommended as top literacy intervention solutions, including alignment with evidence-based literacy instruction, comprehensive and intensive intervention, support that is accessible and can be easily implemented into any curriculum, inclusivity and representation.