The Case Against Timed Readings
Mar 3, 2015
What is automaticity in reading and why is it important? Is reading quickly a sign of reading fluency and comprehension? Dr. Timothy Rasinski explains the importance of automaticity and speed in reading fluency and comprehension.
How Learning A New Language Actually Rewires the Brain
Feb 17, 2015
How can learning a new language rewire the brain? Take a look at the latest research into how the brain responds when learning a new language and how this has the potential to impact lifelong learning and cognitive control.
Nearly 20 Years Later, What Have We Learned From Hart and Risley?
Feb 3, 2015
In 1995, research by Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley revealed how differences in early language experience fuel the achievement gap in our nation’s schools. It’s been almost two decades, so why haven’t we made more progress? We interviewed Dr. Steve Miller to find out.
Educating ELLs: 4 Trends for 2015
Jan 20, 2015
As districts wrestle with the need to increase rigor for learners at all levels of language proficiency, we’re bound to see changes in the way ELLs are educated. Here are four trends we expect to see this year.
10 Trends to Watch in Special Education in 2015
Jan 6, 2015
With the New Year upon us, it’s time for special education leaders and practitioners to reflect and develop a plan that takes into consideration the changing landscape of special education and the impact these changes may have on current and future practices. Here are 10 trends that you should continue to keep your eyes on as you develop your strategic plan of action in 2015.
Happy Holidays from Scientific Learning Corporation!
Dec 23, 2014
Happy Holidays from everyone at Scientific Learning! We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.
The Role of Literacy in Deeper Learning
Dec 9, 2014
Students with stronger literacy skills will be better able to self-direct, relying less on their teachers and more on the resources available to them. This autonomy is especially important in Deeper Learning.
When Test Scores Go Up, Do Cognitive Skills Increase?
Dec 2, 2014
The amount of attention schools devote to improving standardized test scores is controversial. A new study by John Gabrieli at MIT is shedding some light on what’s not being measured. The results are food for thought.
5 Tips For Success from Your Fellow Educators
Nov 18, 2014
Customers from across the country – and even China – came together in Dallas, TX, to share and learn from others the best tips for success with Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant. Here are 5 tips you can learn from them!
Reading to Learn: Do We Expect Too Much of Fourth Graders?
Nov 10, 2014
A new study out of Dartmouth University shows that the 4th grade “shift” from learning to read to reading to learn isn’t as clear cut as educators have thought. What does the study reveal about reading development and what does it mean for teachers?
