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Early education

5 tips for leveraging student interest through Minecraft

A renowned middle school teacher offers up some of the best ways to keep students engaged and connected during COVID-19 … by giving them something they enjoy: Minecraft.
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3 districts that developed innovative programs targeting at-risk students

Here are three K-12 districts being honored as Districts of Distinction runners-up for developing innovative programs that target at-risk students.

Why learning to read relies on content

Adding more reading time to the school day—at the expense of subjects such as social studies and science—will not help struggling readers make progress, a CAO Summit speaker says.

How rural North Dakota scales online early learning

In North Dakota, the phrase “You don’t have to recover from a good start” drives Superintendent Kirsten Baesler as she works to expand online preschool to rural communities.

Industry News: New partnerships help schools enhance services for students, educators

New Mexico and Texas, plus districts in Tennessee, Michigan and California, partner with suppliers to provide assessments, boost literacy, improve student readiness, and upgrade facilities for safety and energy efficiency.

New edition shares fresh behavioral and academic interventions for students with autism

LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released a second edition of Academic and Behavioral Interventions That Work for Students With Autism. The 2019 […]
Wed Dec 18th, 2019

Discover unparalleled special education professional development to enhance your program and services

Join your peers and a faculty of experts for the latest special education case law analysis, research, and best practices to meet students’ individual needs at LRP’s National Institute® on […]
Mon Dec 9th, 2019

How a rural college powers K-12 in a depressed region

Berea College has vastly expanded its Partners for Education K-12 assistance program to provide cradle-to-career services to families in the country’s poorest communities.
Thu Dec 5th, 2019

How kindergarten readiness predicts performance

A kindergarten readiness test can predict first-grade performance, according to University of Missouri researchers. Kindergartners who rate poorly in academic and behavioral readiness will likely remain behind the following year.

Fri Oct 11th, 2019

Voices in Tech: How to use devices in the early grades

This Q&A with Rachel Bodoin, blended learning specialist from Springfield Public Schools in Missouri, addresses how successful implementation of edtech requires a shift in culture and ongoing support for educators.
Thu Jul 11th, 2019

How 5 districts are breaking down language barriers in education

Here’s how five districts tackle issues to break down language barriers in schools.
Fri Jun 21st, 2019