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Lexia Announces 2023 Emergent Bilingual Week

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are now 5 million Emergent Bilinguals (also known as English Language Learners) in U.S. schools.

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  • According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are now 5 million Emergent Bilinguals (also known as English Language Learners) in U.S. schools.
  • To help educators deepen their understanding of how to celebrate the assets these students bring to the classroom and realize equity for all students, Lexia is holding the fourth annual Emergent Bilingual Week from October 23 to 27.
  • The five-day event consists of a series of webinar sessions, interviews and panel discussions that explore important aspects of supporting Emergent Bilingual and multilingual students on their literacy journeys.
  • ET, and they will provide educators with the research, strategies, and tools they need to achieve educational equity for their students.

RAND Study finds Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Show Greater Reading Gains Than Matched Comparison Students

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Monday, October 2, 2023

RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.

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  • RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.
  • RAND evaluated the effects of Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) on the reading achievement of students in grades 3 - 5 during the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • The researchers compared Core5 students’ reading growth to similar students in similar schools nationwide that did not use Core5 that year.
  • Key findings from the study report include:
    54% of all Core5 students outperformed the comparison group’s median on spring reading assessments.

Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

“And when it comes to the science of reading, the disconnect between parents’ perception of teachers’ readiness and teachers’ feelings of preparedness is rather extreme.

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  • “And when it comes to the science of reading, the disconnect between parents’ perception of teachers’ readiness and teachers’ feelings of preparedness is rather extreme.
  • Structured Literacy is the approach that applies the research of science of reading and includes components such as phonics, building vocabulary and comprehension.
  • More than a third (43%) of educators said better teacher training (e.g., training in science of reading, technology-driven education, etc.)
  • Over two-thirds (69%) of educators felt it was important for products supporting literacy instruction to be based on the science of reading.

Lexia Launching Its Inaugural LETRS® Science of Reading Grant

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , today announced the launch of its inaugural Lexia LETRS® Science of Reading Grant Contest for K-5 teachers in the United States.

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  • Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , today announced the launch of its inaugural Lexia LETRS® Science of Reading Grant Contest for K-5 teachers in the United States.
  • The contest will offer grants to 120 recipients, providing them with no-cost access to the award-winning Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning.
  • Lexia LETRS professional learning is a two-year literacy-focused course that provides teachers with deep knowledge to be language and literacy experts in the science of reading.
  • “Teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the processes and science behind it,” said Gaehde.

New Back-to-School Surveys: Parents Believe More Work Needs to Be Done to Address Unfinished Learning and Educators List It as One of Top Three Concerns

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and other curriculum concerns.

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  • For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and other curriculum concerns.
  • In addition, multiple respondents added comments about their struggle to meet the wide range of learning needs for all the students in their classroom.
  • Additionally, NWEA’s data showed that the general pace of students’ learning slowed rather than accelerated during the past school year.
  • “That means unfinished learning resulting from the 2020 pandemic is still a concern,” added Gaehde.

Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Offered by Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is a new flexible, professional learning solution that is grounded in the science of reading and helps educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8.

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  • Offered by Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is a new flexible, professional learning solution that is grounded in the science of reading and helps educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8.
  • Eight new schools and districts have invested in their professional learning opportunities for teachers including:
    “We’re gratified to see our new professional learning program being embraced so quickly and so enthusiastically,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde.
  • “Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is our response to a specific need that educators in upper elementary and middle schools around the country were conveying.
  • To learn more about Lexia Aspire Professional Learning, educators can visit https://www.lexialearning.com/aspire

Lexia LETRS Named a Winner in 2023 SmartBrief EdTech Readers’ Choice Award

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, has been named a winner in the 2023 SmartBrief Readers’ Choice Awards.

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  • Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, has been named a winner in the 2023 SmartBrief Readers’ Choice Awards.
  • The literacy-focused professional learning solution based in the science of reading was selected as the winner of the Professional Development category.
  • “It’s an honor to have been selected as a winner by SmartBrief’s readership,” Lexia President, Nick Gaehde said.
  • LETRS took the top spot as the professional development tool of choice for reading instruction.”

2023 Science of Reading Week Attendees Averaged 2,400+ Daily – Lexia Makes Webinars Available On Demand

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Recordings of the dynamic and thought-provoking edWebinars are now available on demand at the Lexia website .

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  • Recordings of the dynamic and thought-provoking edWebinars are now available on demand at the Lexia website .
  • In each edWebinar, industry thought leaders and Lexia’s own literacy experts discussed ways to accelerate students’ literacy gains.
  • “Science of Reading Week was one of our most successful learning events,” Lexia Chief Learning Officer Dr. Liz Brooke said.
  • “In our experience, connecting the science of reading knowledge with instruction enables schools and districts to realize exponential change in just one academic year,” said Dr. Brooke.

American College of Education Partners with Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning to Expand Educator Career Advancement

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online college, American College of Education® (ACE), has announced a partnership with Lexia and its Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning program – a digital, flexible and self-paced education platform for educators supporting students with literacy development in grades 4-8. Educators who complete the Lexia Aspire Professional Learning program can now apply up to three credits to an ACE master's program.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online college, American College of Education® ( ACE ), has announced a partnership with Lexia and its Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning program – a digital, flexible and self-paced education platform for educators supporting students with literacy development in grades 4-8.
  • Educators who complete the Lexia Aspire Professional Learning program can now apply up to three credits to an ACE master's program.
  • "Our mission is always for professional educators and administrators to pursue career advancement and be the best education professionals they can be.
  • Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is one of two Lexia organizations ACE partners with; the second, Lexia LETRS, was established in 2020.

Lexia Announces 2023 Science of Reading Week

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

In fact, Lexia’s education experts and associates have found that by connecting science of reading knowledge with instruction, schools and districts can realize exponential change in just one academic year.

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  • In fact, Lexia’s education experts and associates have found that by connecting science of reading knowledge with instruction, schools and districts can realize exponential change in just one academic year.
  • To help educators better understand the science of reading, Lexia is hosting a “Science of Reading Week,” featuring five edWebinars moderated by thought leaders active in the national literacy conversation.
  • During the weeklong event, attendees will join presenters in unpacking the science of reading through the lenses of national public perception, equity and implementation as well as teachers’ role and responsibility.
  • Donna Hejtmanek is a former teacher, reading specialist, legislative champion, and the owner of the popular Facebook group “Science of Reading–What I Should Have Learned in College.” She will be answering questions about the Science of Reading, implementation, and best practices to help students succeed.