After Just 24 Days, Summer School Students Significantly Improve Reading Scores

Mar 24, 2011 by Logan De Ley

Struggling readers from 11 Wayne County public schools achieved a significant increase in reading skills score after using Reading Assistant during a 5-week summer program. Find out how…

How Learning to Read Improves Brain Function

Mar 16, 2011 by Martha Burns, Ph.D
Does learning to read improve overall brain function? Read about current brain research and discover how learning to read can improve student performance in other subject areas.

Our Changing Education Landscape: Cutting-edge Research and Strategies for Today’s Educators

Mar 15, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
Our education landscape is changing, but where is it headed? Learn about current education challenges, and how to improve teaching and student learning.

Why Time Matters in Learning

Mar 10, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
How important are timing and time in learning?  Find out about current research on “the temporal dynamics of learning” and how that research may soon help educators create optimal learning environments for students.

Teaching Creativity in the Classroom

Mar 1, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Teaching creativity in the classroom is a great way for educators to help students break out of established patterns on thinking. Find out how teaching creativity can help students become more effective learners.  

Join Dr. Martha Burns and Sherrelle Walker for a Virtual Brain Fitness Seminar

Feb 24, 2011 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Virtual Brain Fitness Seminars are online sessions focused on helping schools close the achievement gap. Join Dr. Martha Burns and Sherrelle Walker for a complimentary session!

Indispensible Automaticity: How Reading Frees the Mind to Learn

Feb 22, 2011 by Terri Zezula

Automaticity in reading is the ability read without consciously thinking about it. Find out why automaticity is the foundation for student learning success.

Test Scores Exceed State Average in 4 Subject Areas After Fast ForWord

Feb 15, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

Student test scores from St. Mary Parish School District have steadily increased after Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant implementation, surpassing the state average score on the LEAP.

6 Ways to Empower Your Students as Contributors in the Classroom

Feb 8, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
Find out how students help students in the classroom using online collaboration tools.  Get actionable ideas for engaging your students as contributors and digital learners.

Ok, so you made a mistake. But look what you learned!

Jan 26, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Making mistakes is an important part of learning.  How can we create a classroom culture that encourages students to view mistakes as learning opportunities?

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