K-5

Ohio Approves Savvas Learning Company's myView Literacy with its Science of Reading-Based Instruction for K-5 Classrooms

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that its myView Literacy © 2025, the new edition of its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that has been enhanced with even more Science of Reading-based instruction, has been approved for statewide adoption by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Key Points: 
  • So far, 22 states have included myView Literacy on their state list of approved or recommended materials for reading.
  • So far, 22 states have included myView Literacy on their state list of approved or recommended high-quality instructional materials for reading.
  • "With integrated designs that make Science of Reading-based instruction simple, easy, and engaging to teach, myView Literacy and Savvas Essentials: Foundational Reading support Ohio educators with proven-effective instruction that positively impacts student literacy."
  • Combining powerful Science of Reading -based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy © 2025 is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.

Winners of the Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest Announced

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest.

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  • Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest.
  • Each will receive a grant providing them with no-cost access to the award-winning LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning program.
  • To enter the grant contest, applicants created short videos (60 seconds or less) explaining how LETRS would help transform their teaching.
  • We look forward to holding this contest again next year.”
    For a list of the contest winners, click here .

Indiana Department of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company's myView Literacy, Grounded in the Science of Reading, for Indiana's K-5 Classrooms

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that myView Literacy © 2025, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that is grounded in the Science of Reading, has been approved for statewide adoption by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Key Points: 
  • We are excited that the Indiana Department of Education has chosen our innovative literacy, math, and science programs.
  • Combining powerful Science of Reading -based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.
  • elevateScience Grades 6-8 is an integrated, phenomena-based program customized to the new Indiana Academic Standards for Science.
  • Experience Physics centers on the student experience with a curriculum that is intentionally designed around three-dimensional learning opportunities.

Learning A-Z Wins Supes' Choice Award for Raz-Plus Español®

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that Raz-Plus Español® has won a 2023 Supes' Choice Award from the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) in the Equity Champion category.

Key Points: 
  • Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that Raz-Plus Español® has won a 2023 Supes' Choice Award from the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) in the Equity Champion category.
  • The Supes' Choice Awards — the only industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents — recognize innovative products that help districts achieve excellence in education.
  • This recognition is the second Supes’ Choice Award Learning A-Z has won .
  • To learn more about Raz-Plus Español and Learning A-Z's full suite of solutions, please visit www.learninga-z.com .

Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program. Combining powerful Science of Reading-based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy © 2025 is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.

Key Points: 
  • PARAMUS, N.J., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program.
  • Combining powerful Science of Reading-based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy © 2025 is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.
  • With its ... Science of Reading-based instruction ..., myView Literacy is just what K-5 educators are looking for today.
  • Firmly grounded in the Science of Reading , myView's daily foundational-skills instruction follows an easy-to-teach sequence that's proven to increase reading achievement and close skills gaps.

New Educational Tool Helps Increase Math Engagement Among K-5 Students

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to improve test scores, software developers have created Unruly Math. This new K-5 program reinforces foundational math skills through active, experiential group play.

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  • Previous similar technologies did not offer active play, social learning, or group play, making Unruly Math a more robust tool.
  • Unruly Math is the only supplemental math tool that supports students in building social and emotional learning with kinesthetic, group play.
  • By engaging students in hands-on math experiences, Unruly Math fosters a strong STEM identity, inspiring future mathletes, engineers, and problem solvers.
  • With 80 standards-aligned activities, Unruly Math serves as a dynamic supplemental math tool, offering shared learning experiences that are both engaging and joyful.

Amplify Science earns an “all-green” rating from EdReports

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Amplify , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that Amplify Science for grades K-5 earned an “all-green ” evaluation from EdReports.

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  • Amplify , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that Amplify Science for grades K-5 earned an “all-green ” evaluation from EdReports.
  • The Amplify Science program for middle school grades (6-8) had already earned this rating as part of EdReports’ review of science curriculum in 2019 .
  • Developed in partnership with the science education experts at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, Amplify Science reflects state-of-the-art practices in science teaching and learning.
  • “We are honored to earn this ‘all-green’ rating from EdReports in K–5 science education,” said Matt Reed, vice president of science at Amplify.

GaDOE partnering with Rollins Center for Language & Literacy to launch the Georgia Literacy Academy

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy (Rollins Center) –  a program of the Atlanta Speech School – on an ambitious statewide initiative to improve literacy outcomes for students and train district and school leaders on the science of reading.

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  • Additionally, the Georgia Literacy Academy – courses developed by the Rollins Center in partnership with GaDOE – will be available to all K-5 teachers and leaders in the state free of charge.
  • "The stars are aligned in Georgia around literacy," GaDOE Director of Literacy Amy Denty said.
  • The Rollins Center – a program of the Atlanta Speech School – develops expertise with educators, system leaders, families, and advocates in the sciences of healthy brain development, language, and literacy.
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    SOURCE Rollins Center for Language & Literacy; Georgia Department of Education

The Z Zurich Foundation Makes Four-Year Commitment to Bring Financial Literacy to Elementary Students Across the U.S. Through Junior Achievement

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today a four-year commitment from the Z Zurich Foundation to update its K-5 curriculum. Through this collaboration, the curriculum, which has a strong emphasis on financial literacy, will be redesigned with enhanced digital components and to be more reflective of the communities Junior Achievement serves. The announcement coincides with International Youth Day on August 12 in recognition of the Z Zurich Foundation's commitment to JA programs around the world, including in Spain, Italy, the United States, Canada, Indonesia and several countries in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today a four-year commitment from the Z Zurich Foundation to update its K-5 curriculum.
  • "Financial literacy education in elementary school establishes a basis for greater financial capability later in life," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • The collaboration between the Z Zurich Foundation and Junior Achievement USA, supported by Zurich North America, will focus on the following objectives:
    Contribute to filling gaps in U.S. school system approaches to financial literacy education for young learners.
  • "Zurich North America employees are eager to volunteer and support JA efforts to foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills.

BUILDING HOPE AWARDS $175,000 IN IMPACT GRANTS TO 12 INSPIRATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS LEADING THE WAY IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, STUDENT EMPOWERMENT, AND CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from 12 inspirational charter schools and 3 charter volunteer leaders from across the country accepted a total of $175,000 in grant awards last night in recognition of their school's exceptional impact on community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment, and charter school leadership. Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance, and operational services, awarded the grants at the conclusion of its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit, which was held at Miami Dade College.

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  • Building Hope awards $175,000 in grants to inspirational charter school leaders.
  • Congratulations to this cohort of best-in-class charter schools," said President and CEO of Building Hope William D. Hansen.
  • Earlier, Building Hope awarded Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Awards to volunteer leaders Megan Hunt, Mark Hurst, and Cara Nowak.
  • The 2024 IMPACT Awards application window will open in September 2023, and next year's winners will be announced in early 2024.