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February 21, 2019
By Karin Hess, EdD, author and consultant The tools and strategies teachers use to create high-impact learning are essential for moving students from what they know today to what we want them to know and be able to do tomorrow. […]
February 8, 2019
Are you looking to build students’ digital literacy skills to better prepare them for success in today’s digital world? Need a few ideas? We invited educators in our Renaissance Royals™ community to share examples of favorite assignments, projects, or activities […]
February 8, 2019
What does the term “digital literacy” mean to you? Ask a few educator colleagues what digital literacy means to them. You’ll likely hear a myriad of answers that differ from your own. Although the meaning of digital literacy can vary […]
January 23, 2019
Ignite a reading passion that takes kids lands away By Dr. Malbert Smith, CEO, president, and co-founder of MetaMetrics Each year I enjoy reading Renaissance’s What Kids Are Reading report. As the CEO of a company focused on literacy and […]
January 10, 2019
Tra-la-laaaaa! You might know that call. Captain Underpants has captured the imagination of thousands and thousands. (And is ever-popular with students using Renaissance Accelerated Reader®.) In 2017, Captain Underpants took another giant leap and made his big screen debut. In […]
December 13, 2018
By Carol Johnson, PhD, National Education Officer; Doris Linville, Director of Customer Success–Global; & Laura Healy, Library Media Specialist As educators, it’s our responsibility to ensure that every student has access to engaging, relevant texts. However, with today’s changing student […]
November 21, 2018
Want the latest from Renaissance? Introducing the Renaissance Roadmap Report. In this new, ongoing video series, we’ll touch on upcoming features and enhancements to your Renaissance products. In our inaugural Roadmap Report, our own Chief Product Officer Todd Brekhus highlights […]
November 19, 2018
Let me introduce myself. I am the administrator of a small Christian school in southern Ohio—rural Appalachia. While our school is small (about 140 students total, pre-K—12), it is one of the premier private schools in southern Ohio. I have […]
November 8, 2018
Awards and accolades, treats and games, a semester party, a wall of fame—all part of the process (and the fun) for many educators and students who love to celebrate reading achievement! Need a few new ideas? We invited educators in […]
November 1, 2018
Struggling readers can’t wait—they need to get on the path to literacy success right away. To help educators jump-start their growth, we’ve curated a handful of different articles, downloadables, videos, stories, and other free resources to share with others in […]
October 25, 2018
Trick-or-treating, costume parties, and carving pumpkins. Halloween is a great time to take in the best of fall and curl up with a good read as the temperatures start to drop outside. At Renaissance, we have more than 2.8 billion […]
October 18, 2018
You want every student to develop the reading skills they need to achieve academic success across the content areas and lead richer, fuller lives. How important is it to set personalized reading goals? How and why does it help lead […]