Applied linguistics

Reading Plus Approved as Evidence-Based Academic Intervention by Mississippi Department of Education

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Educational psychology, Reading, Education, Orthography, Literacy

WINOOSKI, Vt., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced its selection as an academic intervention vendor by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).

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  • WINOOSKI, Vt., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced its selection as an academic intervention vendor by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).
  • Were proud to further our partnership with Mississippi and serve its public schools statewide as an approved literacy resource, said Steven Guttentag, CEO of Reading Plus.
  • As a reading tool founded on decades of research, Reading Plus shares the MDEs strong commitment to evidence-based instruction and intervention solutions.
  • Reading Plus is an evidence-based, online program that provides personalized instruction and intervention for students, improving reading proficiency by 2.5 grade levels in a single school year.

Maestra Releases Automatic Subtitle & Captioning Software Editing Tools

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Subtitling, Assistive technology, Technology, Translation, Science and technology, Closed captioning, Deafness, Transcription, Applied linguistics, Subtitles

NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maestra , an automatic online subtitling and captioning software tool, recently released new features to help content creators automatically caption, subtitle, and translate their videos to over 50 foreign languages almost instantly.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maestra , an automatic online subtitling and captioning software tool, recently released new features to help content creators automatically caption, subtitle, and translate their videos to over 50 foreign languages almost instantly.
  • In addition to embedding, Maestra also offers a team collaboration tool, called Maestra Teams.
  • Maestra works by using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to automatically caption and subtitle user-uploaded files.
  • Maestra allows content creators to easily caption, transcribe, and voiceover their content, enabling users to reach more viewers around the globe.

DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Data management, Technology, Software, Internet, Articles, Education, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Pedagogy, Educational psychology, E-learning, Reading, Educational technology, Literacy, Blended learning, DreamBox Learning, Reading Plus, Squiggle Park, DREAMBOX LEARNING, READING PLUS, SQUIGGLE PARK

This move complements DreamBoxs recent acquisition of Squiggle Park, a K-2 reading solution designed to help students gain proficiency in early literacy.

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  • This move complements DreamBoxs recent acquisition of Squiggle Park, a K-2 reading solution designed to help students gain proficiency in early literacy.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated DreamBoxs growth as most district administrators rapidly adopted and scaled blended learning solutions to support remote learning.
  • DreamBoxs mission-driven leadership, adaptive learning model, and third-party validation made the decision to join forces a natural next step for Reading Plus, said Steven Guttentag, Ph.D., CEO of Reading Plus.
  • Research shows that Squiggle Park accelerates reading success in only 30 minutes of weekly engagement and is equally as effective for students with no foundational literacy skills.

National Lexile Study Shows Accelerated Reading Growth Across Ethnic Groups

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Articles, Education, Academic disciplines, Applied linguistics, Educational psychology, Learning to read, Lexile, Reading, Literacy, Inclusion

As part of Achieve3000s corporate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this years study includes the first-ever analysis of reading growth across race and ethnic groups.

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  • As part of Achieve3000s corporate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this years study includes the first-ever analysis of reading growth across race and ethnic groups.
  • Achieve3000 and MetaMetrics have partnered to produce the National Lexile Study for the last two years.
  • Other key findings from the study:
    Highly engaged learners in specific student population groups attained at least 3X their expected reading growth.
  • Our goal with Achieve3000 Literacy has always been to provide a solution that students and educators can use to accelerate reading growth.

Lesley University and The Ohio State University partner to accelerate national early literacy learning post pandemic

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning to read, Human behavior, Learning, Reading, Applied linguistics, Writing, Literacy, Tutoring

The Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-up Model is designed to help students in grades K-2 make accelerated and sustained literacy progress.

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  • The Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-up Model is designed to help students in grades K-2 make accelerated and sustained literacy progress.
  • It includes University trainers, based jointly at Lesley University and The Ohio State University, and tutors who are based at the school or district level.
  • Children's results have been remarkable," said Gay Su Pinnell, Professor Emerita in the School of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University.
  • Now, with the Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-up Model, we are able to create equitable literacy opportunities for all students with a coherent systematic implementation of an intensive intervention."

Windward Advances The Science Of Reading With Leading U.S. Educators At Free Webinar

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Literacy, Reading, Writing, Evidence-based practice

Free webinar on the Science of Reading for educators in all settings, researchers, policymakers, & literacy advocates.

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  • Free webinar on the Science of Reading for educators in all settings, researchers, policymakers, & literacy advocates.
  • On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. EST, The Windward Institute will present a free webinar, Unsiloing Science: Connecting Schools and Literacy Researchers, featuring leading educators from across the United States.
  • This webinar will cover the sustainability and scalability of school-based models that integrate the Science of Reading and supporting evidence-based practices.
  • "When educators are empowered to work collaboratively with literacy researchers, we move closer towards reading achievement for all students," states Jamie Williamson, EdS.

Reading Plus Session at 2021 ALA Annual Conference to Focus on Importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Educational Content

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Human behavior, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Reading, Readability, Inclusion

Reading Plus partners with well-known and respected publishers to provide high-quality texts for children and young adults at all reading levels.

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  • Reading Plus partners with well-known and respected publishers to provide high-quality texts for children and young adults at all reading levels.
  • Reading Plus is honored to speak on this important topic with leadership from our like-minded publishing partner, Highlights.
  • How do Reading Plus and Highlights keep equity, diversity, and inclusion central to their work and mission?
  • Used in more than 7,800 schools, the Reading Plus program is helping over 1 million students become confident, lifelong readers.

New Survey From Tableau Finds the Need for Data Literacy on the Rise

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Literacy, Learning to read, Applied linguistics, Writing, Data literacy, 21st century skills

While recruiters rated data literacy skills as most important, only 48% of academic institutions actually have data literacy skills initiatives in place.

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  • While recruiters rated data literacy skills as most important, only 48% of academic institutions actually have data literacy skills initiatives in place.
  • Since 2011, Tableau has enabled more than 1.7 million students and instructors with critical data skills via the Tableau Academic Program.
  • Data Literacy for All offers more than five hours of foundational data skills content curriculum and is available for free to everyone.
  • To learn more about The Great Data Literacy Gap: Demand For Data Skills Exceeds Supply study, click here.

After Year in the Arctic, Solo Developer Wins Prestigious Apple Design Award for Read-Aloud App for the Blind

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Science and technology in the United States, Applied linguistics, Educational psychology, Orthography, Reading, Apple Inc., Wired, Innovation

It was during that year that Chen spent many a dark Arctic night learning how to build an app that could reinvent the way we read.

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  • It was during that year that Chen spent many a dark Arctic night learning how to build an app that could reinvent the way we read.
  • "For thousands of years, reading meant decoding phonetic symbols in black ink printed on white surfaces," Chen said.
  • "But the human brain is not wired for that, which is why it takes years to become a proficient visual reader.
  • The Apple Design Awards recognize excellence in innovation, ingenuity and technical achievement in app and game design.

Reading Plus Wins 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award for Adaptive Learning Solution Provider of the Year

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Education, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Educational psychology, Reading, Educational practices, Educational technology, Literacy, Differentiated instruction

WINOOSKI, Vt., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, was recognized as the Adaptive Learning Solution Provider of the Year in the 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

Key Points: 
  • WINOOSKI, Vt., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, was recognized as the Adaptive Learning Solution Provider of the Year in the 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Awards.
  • Reading Plus is an adaptive literacy tool designed to support teachers with differentiated instruction for all students, including Tiers 1-3 and multilingual learners.
  • Used by more than 1 million students, Reading Plus improves reading proficiency by 2.5 grade levels in a single school year.
  • Used in more than 7,800 schools, the Reading Plus program is helping over 1 million students become confident, lifelong readers.