With the launch of the first core math program founded in neuroscience and how the brain learns, the creators of ST Math aim to change the relationship students have with math IRVINE, Calif. (September 26, 2022) — MIND Research Institute, a neuroscience and education social impact organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems, today announced InsightMath, a core elementary curriculum that transforms student learning by teaching math the way the brain learns will launch in Spring 2024. Building on 25 years of math learning research and proven results with the …
LiFT Learning Pushes Student-Centered Approach Forward with the Release of their New Portfolio Assessment Tool
LiFT Learning also debuts its customizable gradebook feature and new user interface to support student-centered learning BRISTOL, Vt. (September 20, 2022) — LiFT Learning, creators of the leading portfolio assessment platform for competency-based education (CBE), today announced a major update allowing educators to capture and grade student learning wherever it happens- inside and outside the classroom. The CBE company has also updated its user interface and has added a customizable, automatic gradebook that makes the feedback cycle easy to manage for busy educators. “I appreciate that my district understands that learning is much more than just checking boxes. With LiFT, …
EmpowerU’s Self-Care and Mental Health Support for K–12 Teachers and Administrators Rolls Out Nationally
After an initial phase in which 99% of educators said it was helpful to their wellbeing, the self-paced course with embedded coaching is now available on-demand via any internet-connect device MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (August 17, 2022) — EmpowerU, a leading provider of evidence-based, turnkey student and educator wellbeing programs that build strong foundations in resilience, motivation and confidence, today announced the national rollout of its Educator Self-Care and Mental Health professional development program for K–12 teachers and administrators. The professional development course, which EmpowerU created with a team of licensed mental health clinicians, features a self-paced and on-demand format. Available via …
Star Assessments Now Connect to Nearpod to Accelerate Student Growth
Renaissance delivers on its promise to empower teachers with this powerful connection, along with other impactful product enhancements for Back to School Bloomington, MN (August 15, 2022) – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful new connection between its industry-leading Star Assessments and Nearpod platforms to accelerate learning in the 2022–2023 school year. This is just one of the many exciting new product features that schools and districts can access for Back to School. Renaissance has also curated fun, engaging, and helpful resources for its products to help ensure a strong start for …
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Capstone appoints new CEO Randi Economou
Former educator brings lifelong commitment to helping kids learn and thrive MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 3, 2022) — Capstone, an innovative publisher and education technology provider of children’s content for schools and home, has named Randi Economou as its new CEO. Her appointment was effective July 11, 2022. Capstone is the nation’s leading learning company of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at home reading. Economou fills the interim role that principal and owner Bob Coughlan held over the past year and a half as a new chief executive was sought. Economou has a successful …
Trisha Thomas Appointed President of Literacy Leader Reading Horizons
CEO Tyson Smith Announces Trisha Thomas Named to the Company’s Newly Created Position of President for Reading Horizons Kaysville, Utah, July 21, 2022—Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons, has announced that Trisha Thomas, currently the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, has been named President. The announcement comes after a period of exceptional growth for Reading Horizons. It reflects the company’s long-standing mission to empower educators to eradicate illiteracy because of its belief that literacy is opportunity. Thomas joined Reading Horizons in 2020 as Chief Revenue Officer. Her career includes 25 years of K–12 experience with executive leadership positions at Illustrative Mathematics, …
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RedCritter Launches CritterCoin, the First EdTech Solution to Leverage NFTs
Available free of charge for students and teachers, CritterCoin offers non-fungible tokens as incentives for positive behaviors Lewisville, Tex. (July 21, 2022) — RedCritter, the powerhouse K–20 technology innovator, today introduced CritterCoin, a free Houses System with Rewards Store for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in schools and classrooms. Available free of charge for students and teachers, CritterCoin was launched in early 2022 to help teachers tap into the power of positive encouragement for learners of all ages—without interrupting the flow of teaching or creating additional paperwork. CritterCoin’s powerful motivational rewards for students include digital coins and non-fungible …
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This Summer Must Be a Season of Learning
As students fall further behind academic expectations as a result of pandemic disruptions, we must expand summer learning opportunities and focus on those skills students need most. By Dr.Gene Kerns The latest How Kids Are Performing report confirms that the pandemic’s profoundly disruptive effect on education continues to be felt today. Student performance during the second year of the pandemic was lower than during the first year, which was itself much lower than normal grade-level expectations. And it’s no surprise. Students simply need more instructional time to continue to build momentum and growth in their learning—and some of that time …
Reading Horizons Expands its Science of Reading Literacy Program
The new Sound City phonemic awareness component includes engaging lessons and classroom materials to improve K-2 students’ ability to build momentum toward reading proficiency SALT LAKE CITY) May 25, 2022 – Reading Horizons, a leading provider of tech-enabled foundational reading instruction for K-12 schools and districts, today announced the expansion of its flagship solution, Reading Horizons Discovery®, with the addition of Sound City. This expansion aligns with the science that informs reading development and empowers teachers to help K–2 students connect speech to print and decode and spell words with greater proficiency. “Teachers need tools that will help …
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Renaissance Launches Art Contest for Students to Help “Shine a Light on Bilingualism” in America
Students who submit an original artwork to the contest can win up to $500 and see their work featured by Renaissance during Hispanic Heritage Month BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (May 11, 2022) — Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today launched the “Shine a Light on Bilingualism” art contest to celebrate Hispanic culture and bilingualism. All students in grades K–12 are invited to create and submit a painting, drawing, or mixed media piece on the theme of “celebrating Hispanic heritage and bilingualism.” Entries are due on June 30. On July 15, a winner will be selected for each grade band …