Fast ForWord® at Home Scholarship
Oct 28, 2014Do you have a struggling reader at home, or know someone who does? For the first time, BrainPro is offering a scholarship for Fast ForWord. The recipient will be able to work on the Fast ForWord exercises free of charge for 4 months, with support from a trained BrainPro consultant.
Dyslexia Legislation is on the Rise. But Why?
Oct 23, 2014In the past few years, more than a dozen states have passed or proposed new laws to raise awareness about dyslexia through increased screening, intervention programs, and teacher training. What’s behind the surge in legislation?
Meet the 1st Queen of Literacy, Dr. Linda Nash!
Oct 21, 2014Dr. Linda Nash, Supervisor of Federal Programs/Grants in Cookeville, TN, has been crowned our first Queen of Literacy. She received 24% of all the votes cast (5,472!) and has won an all-expense paid trip to our National Circle of Learning Conference (virtual registration now open)! I caught up with Dr. Nash by phone to learn more about her life as an educator.
5 Things You Might Not Know About English Language Learners
May 27, 2014 It’s no secret that the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States is booming. By 2025, nearly one out of every four public school students is expected to be an English learner. What do you know about this skyrocketing student population?
Social Skills in the Digital Age: What’s Screen Time Got to Do With It?
Apr 15, 2014Most of us who spend time with kids know that good social skills are a must for navigating life. But many children today are not developing the social skills they need to effectively handle interpersonal relationships. Is screen time getting in the way?
The iPad® and Student Engagement: Is There a Connection?
Apr 1, 2014When students at ACS Cobham International School (UK) got iPads, Richard Harrold saw an opportunity. As a lower (elementary) school assistant principal at the school, he had been hearing glowing reports from other educators about students using iPads and seeing remarkable gains. Were the gains real? This is what he found out.
Summer Learning Programs, ELLs and the Achievement Gap
Feb 25, 2014Monitoring Progress in RTI: The Importance of Targeted Intervention
Dec 10, 2013Why Auditory Processing Disorders Are Hard to Spot
Oct 29, 2013Your most struggling student just isn’t listening – again. But could there be more to it? Auditory processing disorders can look a lot like inattention, and it’s not easy to tell the difference. Why is it so hard to figure out what’s going on?
Cooperative Learning Strategies in the Classroom
Jul 9, 2013Students in cooperative learning groups don’t always allow each other equal participation. For a more inclusive environment, try these strategies.
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