Google in Education: Digging Deeper with Google Scholar and Google Sites

Mar 8, 2012 by Joseph DuLaney
Are your students taking full advantage of the free tools Google offers? Google Scholar and Google Sites can help with finding credible source materials and presenting material online.

Why You Should Read With Your Child

Mar 6, 2012 by Virginia Mann, Ph.D

You probably already know that you should read to your children, but do you know why? Here are three important reasons to not only read aloud with your child, but also to make it a shared activity.

Oh, What A Day! 4 Fantastic Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Mar 1, 2012 by Josefina Rodriguez

Did you know that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day? Help to inspire a nation of young readers by participating in these fun-filled activities.

5 Reasons Why Your Students Should Write Every Day

Feb 23, 2012 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.

Did you know that writing helps students remember recently learned material? Learn about a variety of ways that having students writing every day can help both students and teachers in the classroom.

The Mirror Neuron System

Feb 21, 2012 by Martha Burns, Ph.D
Did you know that there’s a part of the brain devoted to “doing” that starts wiring itself early in development through imitation of the movements and sounds of others? Find out how it works, and the role it plays in early learning.

Overall District Performance Score Improves at Almost Double the Rate of LA State Baseline Score

Feb 14, 2012 by Melissa Agocs

[VIDEO]: This research report highlights the St. Mary Parish district performance score improvements after Fast ForWord use. The district’s gains were measured using the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP).

The Truth About Video Games and the Brain: What Research Tells Us

Feb 9, 2012 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.

Are there beneficial effects of video games? Learn what current research tells us about video games and the brain.

One Short Month, Five Great Education Webinars—Register Today!

Feb 7, 2012 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Our February webinar series focuses on early childhood development, K-12 funding sources, and maximizing the benefits of time spent reading. Register today!

In Independent Study of Fast ForWord, Sixth-Grade Students Exceed Expected Gains

Feb 2, 2012 by Melissa Agocs
VIDEO: This independent study from Bulloch County, GA, demonstrates significant gains by sixth graders—on or above, and below grade level—after using Fast ForWord software.

Tomorrow is Digital Learning Day – Don’t Miss It!

Jan 31, 2012 by Cory Armes, M.Ed.
Did you know that February 1 is Digital Learning Day? Learn what the ed tech experts predict regarding digital learning in the upcoming year.

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