Applied linguistics

Montgomery Public School Sees Swift Improvements in Student Reading Ability with the Help of Innovative AI Tool

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Articles, Applied linguistics, Educational psychology, Learning to read, Academic disciplines, Literacy, Writing, Reading

The tool has driven impressive growth in student literacy.

Key Points: 
  • The tool has driven impressive growth in student literacy.
  • Within two months, Amira helped double the amount of words that second grade students correctly read aloud per minute.
  • "The literacy progress BPS students have made is a testament to Amira\'s unmatched ability to understand and advance reading skills of our youngest learners.
  • We look forward to seeing how Amira continues to prop up BPS teachers and contribute to ongoing student achievement in Montgomery.

Introducing the TOEFL® Essentials ™ test -- the World's New Cutting-edge English-language Assessment

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Education, English-language education, Test of English as a Foreign Language, Standardized tests, Qualifications, Applied linguistics, Language education, Speak, Language assessment, IBT, Language proficiency, TSE

The TOEFL Essentials test becomes the second high-stakes English-language proficiency test within the TOEFL Family of Assessments joining alongside the TOEFL iBT test launched more than 15 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • The TOEFL Essentials test becomes the second high-stakes English-language proficiency test within the TOEFL Family of Assessments joining alongside the TOEFL iBT test launched more than 15 years ago.
  • In addition, TOEFL Essentials is the first English-language test that offers the ideal combination of the convenient, affordable access students want and the quality institutions trust.
  • Registration will open to test takers on Thursday, June 17 for administrations beginning on Saturday, Aug. 21.\nThe TOEFL Essentials test is a versatile four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) English-language test designed for university admissions and other high-stakes decisions.
  • Our academic faculty were highly enthusiastic and agreed TOEFL Essentials will provide what they need to support student success.

Introducing the TOEFL® Essentials™ test -- the World's New Cutting-edge English-language Assessment

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Education, English-language education, Test of English as a Foreign Language, Standardized tests, Qualifications, Applied linguistics, Language education, Speak, Language assessment, IBT, Language proficiency, TSE

The TOEFL Essentials test becomes the second high-stakes English-language proficiency test within the TOEFL Family of Assessments joining alongside the TOEFL iBT test launched more than 15 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • The TOEFL Essentials test becomes the second high-stakes English-language proficiency test within the TOEFL Family of Assessments joining alongside the TOEFL iBT test launched more than 15 years ago.
  • In addition, TOEFL Essentials is the first English-language test that offers the ideal combination of the convenient, affordable access students want and the quality institutions trust.
  • Registration will open to test takers on Thursday, June 17 for administrations beginning on Saturday, Aug. 21.\nThe TOEFL Essentials test is a versatile four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) English-language test designed for university admissions and other high-stakes decisions.
  • Our academic faculty were highly enthusiastic and agreed TOEFL Essentials will provide what they need to support student success.

Noah Text Releases Free, Easy-to-Use Tech Tool To Make Reading Easier for Dyslexic and Struggling Readers

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Articles, Applied linguistics, Films, Learning to read, Contents, Reading, Educational psychology, Literacy, Writing, Noah, Microsoft Excel, Noach

Noah Text allows readers to see sound-parts within words, providing a way for them to decode and enunciate words that are otherwise difficult to access.

Key Points: 
  • Noah Text allows readers to see sound-parts within words, providing a way for them to decode and enunciate words that are otherwise difficult to access.
  • The company\'s mission is to make Noah Text available in ALL print and digital media to give everyone the ability to excel in reading.
  • Noah Text is a patent-pending methodology that simulates predictable writing systems by guiding readers toward the most critical patterns in English.
  • Noah Text has received ongoing recognition from literacy specialists and education professionals since its release in 2016.

Reading Plus InSight Assessment Approved as Universal Screener for Hawaii Department of Education Longitudinal Data System

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational psychology, Mental processes, Applied linguistics, Language education, Orthography, Reading, Fluency, Educational assessment

b"WINOOSKI, Vt., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students\xe2\x80\x99 reading fluency, today announced its InSight assessment is now included in the Hawaii Department of Education\xe2\x80\x99s longitudinal data system (LDS) as an approved universal assessment screener.

Key Points: 
  • b"WINOOSKI, Vt., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students\xe2\x80\x99 reading fluency, today announced its InSight assessment is now included in the Hawaii Department of Education\xe2\x80\x99s longitudinal data system (LDS) as an approved universal assessment screener.
  • The InSight assessment provides a holistic view of student progress, measuring motivation to read in addition to vocabulary, comprehension, and comprehension-based silent reading rate.
  • InSight, which gives a composite reading proficiency grade-level score, is strongly correlated with national and state reading assessments.
  • As a result, Reading Plus can serve not only as an instructional program, but also as a key component in a school's or district\xe2\x80\x99s literacy assessment.

Dr. Anita Archer to Lead Master Class on Teaching Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Learning to read, Learning, Education, Articles, Reading, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Applied linguistics, Phonics, Direct instruction, Literacy, Synthetic phonics

During " How to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students ," which will take place virtually on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 9 a.m.4 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • During " How to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition to Older Students ," which will take place virtually on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 9 a.m.4 p.m.
  • "Dr. Archer is the architect of explicit instruction and will provide teachers with the practical strategies and impactful delivery they need to accelerate student learning."\nDr.
  • Archer serves as an educational consultant on explicit instruction and literacy to state departments and school districts.
  • Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of University of Washington, University of Oregon, and San Diego State University.

Lexia Learning and Voyager Sopris Learning Recognize Structured Literacy Champions with ‘Dr. Louisa Moats Award’

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Preschool, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Articles, Education, Applied linguistics, Pedagogy, XC2, Lexia, Differentiated instruction, Educational technology, Reading, Sopris, Literacy, Lexia Learning, Voyager Sopris Learning, Cambium Learning Group, LEXIA LEARNING, VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING, CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP

b"Lexia\xc2\xae Learning and Voyager Sopris Learning \xc2\xae today announced three awardees and three finalists of the first-ever \xe2\x80\x9cDr.

Key Points: 
  • b"Lexia\xc2\xae Learning and Voyager Sopris Learning \xc2\xae today announced three awardees and three finalists of the first-ever \xe2\x80\x9cDr.
  • Entrants were asked to submit video or written answers to four key areas of the award criteria, including how LETRS has transformed the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s literacy teaching strategies and instruction.\nThe award is named in honor of internationally recognized literacy expert, Dr. Louisa Moats .
  • Moats has been a leader in the nationwide effort to revolutionize literacy education and align it with reading science.
  • With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.

Amplio Launches Esperanza, a First of its Kind Digital Spanish-Language Dyslexia Curriculum

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Educational psychology, Articles, Education, Learning, Special education, Reading, Applied linguistics, Learning to read, Esperanza, Dyslexia

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering Amplio\'s digital intervention platform with the Esperanza curriculum to all 1,029 school districts at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering Amplio\'s digital intervention platform with the Esperanza curriculum to all 1,029 school districts at no cost.
  • Esperanza is the first Spanish-language dyslexia curriculum of its kind.\n"Using advanced technologies, Amplio\'s platform facilitates individualized, outcomes-focused interventions and intensive digital guided practice, correlating to student progress," said Dr. Yair Shapira, founder and CEO of Amplio.
  • "We\'re excited to offer the first-ever digital Spanish-language dyslexia curriculum with Esperanza, which will help bilingual students gain native language literacy.
  • Through the Amplio platform we can further accelerate our mission of providing every bilingual child the opportunity to read and learn.

Frontier College commends Government support for literacy in federal budget, now critically important in wake of pandemic

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Articles, Literacy, Applied linguistics, Frontier College, Numeracy, Twitter

"We are now seeing research that shows that people who struggled with literacy before the pandemic will struggle even more going forward.

Key Points: 
  • "We are now seeing research that shows that people who struggled with literacy before the pandemic will struggle even more going forward.
  • Volunteers are trained by Frontier College and meet with learners in one-to-one or in small groups sessions, by phone and online.
  • We work collaboratively with community-based agencies to provide targeted, innovative literacy and numeracy support for individuals throughout Canada.
  • For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.ca and follow @frontiercollege on Twitter.\n'

Breaking Barriers by 8 Launches the "10 for 100" Literacy Pledge

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Articles, Learning to read, Reading, Applied linguistics, Literacy, Writing, JumpStart, Humanities

We can achieve 100% literacy for ALL children in California.

Key Points: 
  • We can achieve 100% literacy for ALL children in California.
  • "\nThe funding to schools resulting from the American Rescue Plan creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to jumpstart literacy for every child.
  • These include early universal screening, research-based structured literacy teaching practices and meeting the social-emotional needs of students.
  • The 10 for 100 Literacy Pledgeis the outgrowththe California DyslexiaInitiative.\nBB8believes literacy is a right, not a privilege.