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Reading Plus Selected for District-Wide Implementation at Birch Run Area Schools

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Applied linguistics, Academic disciplines, Learning to read, Literacy, Reading, Writing

WINOOSKI, Vt., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced Michigans Birch Run Area Schools will use the literacy software with students in grades 3-12 district-wide*.

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  • WINOOSKI, Vt., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced Michigans Birch Run Area Schools will use the literacy software with students in grades 3-12 district-wide*.
  • Used by more than 1 million students, Reading Plus improves reading proficiency by 2.5 grade levels in a single school year.
  • It is always rewarding for our team to see a direct connection between a district pilot of Reading Plus and a full implementation, said Steven Guttentag, CEO of Reading Plus.
  • Were happy that our program will help facilitate a culture of literacy for students throughout Birch Run Area Schools and look forward to seeing their reading growth accelerated.

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.

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.

Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Author of “The Mountains Sing”, Joins Room to Read Author Advocates

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Preschool, Publishing, Other Education, Children, Communications, Primary, Secondary, Consumer, Education, Articles, Academic disciplines, Learning to read, Literacy, Reading, Writing, Phan, Storytelling, QU, Vietnamese language, Humanities

Dr. Nguyn Phan Qu Mai has joined Room to Reads Author and Illustrator Advocates, a global network of book content creators with a shared passion for the power of storytelling to bring diverse experiences to life and bridge divides.

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  • Dr. Nguyn Phan Qu Mai has joined Room to Reads Author and Illustrator Advocates, a global network of book content creators with a shared passion for the power of storytelling to bring diverse experiences to life and bridge divides.
  • Qu Mai is the author of eleven books of poetry, short fiction and non-fiction in Vietnamese and English.
  • Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.
  • Room to Read has benefitted more than 23 million children across 20 countries and over 40,700 communities and aims to reach 40 million children by 2025.

Determine dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Education, Reading, Special education, Learning, Educational psychology, Learning to read, Dyslexia, Writing, Screening, Dyslexia research

Identify children at risk for dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!

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  • Identify children at risk for dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!
  • The FAR Screening Form Remote quickly identifies children at risk for developmental dyslexia.
  • Beyond pandemic needs, the FAR Screening Form Remote provides the ability to use this trusted dyslexia screening instrument in a variety of circumstances where face-to-face assessment is not possible.
  • The FAR Screening Form Remote can be administered to individuals from prekindergarten through college and offers grade-based normative data.

Oklahoma State Department of Education Names i-Ready® a Reading Sufficiency Act K-3 State Approved Screening Instrument

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Learning to read, Articles, Education, Reading, Learning, Phonics, Educational psychology, Phonemic awareness, Fluency, Synthetic phonics

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready as a Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) K3 State Approved Screening Instrument.

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  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready as a Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) K3 State Approved Screening Instrument.
  • "Establishing a strong reading foundation at an early age is so important for students' ongoing success," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates.
  • Assess all five reading skill areas defined in the RSA Oklahoma statute (i.e., Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension).
  • In part with i-Ready, Oklahoma educators will receive Tools for Instruction aligned to the Science of Reading.

Updated Report Card on Financial Literacy Reveals America is Failing its Children

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Education, Academic disciplines, Learning to read, Financial literacy, OECD, Literacy, Education in the United States, Report card

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the non-profit American Public Education Foundation released a comprehensive update to its national report card on K-12 state-mandated personal financial education in all 50 states and the District of Columbia: The Nation's Report Card on Financial Literacy.

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  • COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the non-profit American Public Education Foundation released a comprehensive update to its national report card on K-12 state-mandated personal financial education in all 50 states and the District of Columbia: The Nation's Report Card on Financial Literacy.
  • David was also awarded the Invest in Others Foundation Catalyst Award in 2019 for his work in financial literacy and workforce development.
  • APEF continues to collaborate with a growing roster of financial and education experts who call for financial education at an early age to combat our nation's escalating financial crisis.
  • Report Card Methodology:Drawing upon state legislation, graduation requirements, standards, and curriculum, the APEF report card grades each state's financial literacy instruction.

National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Learning to read, Literacy, Reading, Writing, Academic disciplines

"Preparing Indigenous youth for this digital future is essential to Canada's long-term prosperity and the ongoing process of reconciliation."

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  • "Preparing Indigenous youth for this digital future is essential to Canada's long-term prosperity and the ongoing process of reconciliation."
  • But Building Bandwidth Preparing Indigenous youth for a digital future found that many Indigenous youth lacked confidence in their digital literacy skills, lagging 13 per cent behind non-Indigenous peers in an RBC Future Launch survey.
  • A national skills agenda for Indigenous youth is crucial to building a more prosperous and inclusive Canada."
  • Through an 18-month consultation with Indigenous youth and leaders, educators, and employers, the report outlines 8 recommendations that might help to prepare Indigenous youth for the digital future.

LeapFrog® Announces New Collection of Learning Toys

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning to read, Cognition, LeapFrog Enterprises, Educational toys, Play, Learning, Toy, Educational technology, LeapFrog Tag

CHICAGO, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced its new collection of learning toys that introduce curriculum-based content and important foundational skills at an early age.

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  • CHICAGO, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced its new collection of learning toys that introduce curriculum-based content and important foundational skills at an early age.
  • LeapFrog gets kids excited about learning with interactive systems that keep them engaged and having fun, while little ones can take play to the next level with toys that layer in learning for mindful pretend play.
  • LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage a child's curiosity and love of learning throughout their early developmental journey.
  • LeapFrog was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read.

Innovative New Collection of VTech® Kidi Tech Electronics Announced

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Learning to read, VTech, KiDi, KiDi, Toy, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong

CHICAGO, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech, a global leader in children's electronics and a pioneer in the children's wearable technology category, today announced its 2021 Kidi Tech collection.

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  • CHICAGO, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech, a global leader in children's electronics and a pioneer in the children's wearable technology category, today announced its 2021 Kidi Tech collection.
  • "Our success lies in taking cues from adult tech trends and developing secure devices that support the way kids play," said Andy Keimach, President, VTech Electronics North America.
  • "Our Kidi Tech line features the coolest, age-appropriate tech toys."
  • These innovative new Kidi Tech electronics, for ages 4 and up, will be available this fall.