Underachieving Students: Why They Struggle and How Educators Can Help
Jun 11, 2013How early does environment begin to shape children into successful students or underachieving students? The answer has to do, in part, with how early babies start acquiring the skills needed to learn to read.
Growing Together: Connectomes, College Students, and Practical Tips for Providers
Jun 4, 2013Find out how Fast ForWord helped college students become better writers, and learn about connectomes—comprehensive maps of the brain’s neural connections. Click here to view presentations by Dr. Paula Tallal & Dr. Martha S. Burns.
Response to Intervention and Special Ed Stats: Progress Report
May 7, 2013Why Dr. Timothy Rasinski Thinks Reading Fluency Should Be “Hot!”
Apr 23, 2013Reading fluency is often misunderstood and undervalued by educators. Find out why boosting fluency is one of the keys to improving comprehension.
Brain Myths in Education: Making Sense of Fact vs. Fiction
Mar 12, 2013How Language Immersion Helps English Language Learners Succeed in School
Jul 17, 2012The 'double whammy' for many young ELLs is that they experience poverty as well, and often do not get enough early language experience and exposure. How does early language help, and what kind of support do parents need to help their children succeed?
18 Ways to Encourage Students to Read This Summer
May 24, 2012It can be hard enough to get students to read within the structure of the academic year, so how can you encourage your students to read during the summer break?
Seldon’s Story: Testing Out of Special Education
Jan 19, 2012Poverty in American Schools: What Educators Can Do
Jan 17, 2012Six Reader-Selected Posts in Honor of Our 2nd Blogaversary
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