Early education

District seeing significant gains from supplemental early literacy program

Situated outside of San Francisco, the Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD) has a highly diverse socioeconomic student population. Of the district's 5,344 students,...

How multisensory learning motivates young readers

Why is it important that young students learn in a multisensory environment? Humans naturally perceive their environments in a multisensory way. As we grow, develop...

These states, areas rank best for early childhood education

Experts also weigh in on critical areas of need during WalletHub's 2020 early education study.

How to provide mental health care before students start school

An unmet need for mental health care motivated Jurupa USD leaders to develop behavioral supports that begin with prenatal care and continue through graduation.

New book offers 50 ways to test your knowledge on IEPs

LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released Meet the IEP Challenge: 50 Scenarios for Staff Compliance Training. Each part of this 2020 book relates to a component of the IEP that is required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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.

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.

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