How Does Learning Coach Technology Work?
Aug 31, 2010
Dr. Valerie Beattie from Scientific Learning explains how the Reading Assistant software works and its unique approach to helping students’ improve reading skills.
Announcing the Back-to-School Create a Character Contest!
Aug 26, 2010
Scientific Learning is sponsoring a Back-to-School Create a Character Contest from August 25, 2010 – November 1, 2010. Submit your entry today for a chance to win a flip camera!
One Half Year Increase in One Month with Reading Assistant
Aug 25, 2010In a one-month intensive summer school program in 2009, students in Marion County Schools in West Virginia worked on the Reading Assistant program and saw growth of 68 points on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI), more than half the expected yearly gain of 100 to 120 points.
Building Unstructured Play Into the Structure of Each Day
Aug 20, 2010
Even with the understanding of the importance of unstructured play for healthy development, we find it challenging--both as parents and educators--to make that time. But we can and we must, so here are a few ideas just to get you started.
Over 45% Relative Improvement in Students Reaching Proficiency
Aug 18, 2010In four years, the percent of fourth graders in the district performing at or above Basic on the initial LEAP ELA test increased impressively from 53% to 78%, starting out far below the state average and then exceeding it.
Broward County, FL: “Fast ForWord has made me a more confident learner.”
Aug 10, 2010
In this video, Broward County School District staff and students share their thoughts about working with Fast ForWord software to build confidence and improve school test scores.
Musical Training and Cognitive Abilities
Aug 5, 2010The debate over musical training and its benefits for the development of early cognitive abilities have raged now for almost two decades. Can classical music transform children into smarter, more effective learners?
What Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby’s Developing Brain (Part 1)
Aug 4, 2010
So here you are! In front of you is a newborn, a tiny miracle. What do you do? Does it matter how you hold it, feed it, talk it, attend to it? The short answer is “yes”…
