"What’s in the Common Core, but Missing in Your Curriculum” webinar by Dr. Martha Burns
Jan 29, 2013
In a recent webinar, Dr. Martha Burns discussed how the Common Core State Standards focus more on the “process of learning” than any previous educational standards. She reviewed the importance of executive functions to higher order thinking skills and shared-- how the Scientific Learning products can help students master the skills needed to be college and career ready.
What Educators May Not Know about the Neuroscience of Learning
Nov 6, 2012
In a recent webinar, Dr. Paula Tallal discussed her original research on auditory processing, its relationship to language development, and the far-reaching effect that deficiencies in those area can have on learning.
Brain-Building for Third Grade Reading Proficiency
Oct 2, 2012
Dr. Martha Burns talks about the sobering statistics related to third grade reading proficiency and offers solutions to get struggling readers back on track.
Reading to Learn: Meeting the Challenge of Third Grade Reading Proficiency
Jul 19, 2012
Data shows that about two thirds of third grade students are reading one or more levels below proficiency. Many states have passed legislation to improve third grade reading proficiency, but how can educators help their students accelerate their acquisition of the reading skills needed to meet academic expectations?
Language and the Reading Puzzle: Morphemes and Memory
Apr 10, 2012
How do morpheme awareness and working memory skills help emerging readers attain fluency? Cognitive scientist Dr. Virginia Mann breaks it down for us in “The Language and Reading Puzzle Part 2.”
My Son Announced He Was Dropping Out of High School: Mary’s Story
Sep 15, 2011
A veteran educator was shocked when her son announced he was dropping out of high school. But after the Fast ForWord program, he tested a year above grade level in reading and was back in school. Watch >>
LearnFast Australia: “If only there were a way to get into their brains…”
Aug 9, 2011
Founded by Devon Barnes, LearnFast Australia has helped thousands overcome reading and learning struggles with the help of Fast ForWord products.
Reading in the Real World: Text Difficulty and Workplace Success
Jul 26, 2011
Are high school reading standards challenging enough? Not if we go by this Lexile scores chart that shows a significant gap between high school reading levels and college and workplace reading demands.
Inspiring Fluency: One School’s Journey to Improve Reading Skills
Jul 21, 2011Reading fluency is one of five core reading skills and plays a key role in reading development. Learn how one school improved reading skills with Reading Assistant software.
Jolene’s Story: “I Saw Tremendous Change”
Jul 19, 2011
VIDEO: Scientific Learning Progress Monitor Jolene tells how Fast ForWord Language v2 helped her twin boys read at grade level after falling a year-and-a-half behind.
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