AI and the best use of technology in K–12 education
AI and the best use of technology in K–12 education
September 22, 2025
The pace of technological change continues to accelerate. Believe it or not, the first computer I used loaded programs through a cassette drive. Then came the days when computing power was tied to your device’s processor (286, Pentium, etc.). With [...]
Unlocking literacy: The power of hi-lo books for striving readers
Unlocking literacy: The power of hi-lo books for striving readers
August 21, 2025
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) paints an alarming picture of student reading, with just 31 percent of fourth graders and 30 percent of eighth graders performing at or above NAEP proficiency. The data [...]
Inspiring math confidence in education: 3 strategies for success
Inspiring math confidence in education: 3 strategies for success
July 22, 2025
In the 1970s, the audio recording company Memorex created one of the most famous advertisements in history. Ella Fitzgerald, known as the First Lady of Song, stepped up to the microphone and delivered a masterclass in sound. She ended with [...]
Ensuring successful reading and math intervention in MTSS
Ensuring successful reading and math intervention in MTSS
June 10, 2025
The goal of intervention is to accelerate K‒12 student learning. In schools across the country, teams gather regularly to discuss intervention data. Educators pull up progress monitoring graphs, review each student’s trajectory, and consider next steps. This individualized approach, [...]
The benefits of bilingualism and biliteracy for K‒12 students
The benefits of bilingualism and biliteracy for K‒12 students
May 14, 2025
“I have never met a parent who didn’t want the very best for their child.” We suspect that every school and district leader will agree with this statement. Parents and other caregivers want their children to have the best opportunities [...]
Reclaim reading: How to motivate more student reading across K–12
Reclaim reading: How to motivate more student reading across K–12
April 22, 2025
Categories:
Literacy,
Reading
Last month, Renaissance released the latest edition of What Kids Are Reading, the world’s largest annual study of K–12 student reading habits. Drawing on data from more than five million US students, the new report shows you popular print [...]
Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders
Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders
April 8, 2025
Editor’s note: This is a topic that is changing every day. The information shared in this post is based on the author’s thoughts as of the date of posting. You’re probably familiar with the saying that “the only constant in [...]
Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
February 10, 2025
Categories:
Reading
| Products:
Accelerated Reader,
myON
In recent Renaissance blogs, we explored the benefits of nonfiction books for students, as well as the power of book series to engage students in daily reading. In this blog, we’ll continue the conversation by looking at an [...]
Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices
Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices
January 14, 2025
Categories:
MTSS
| Products:
eduCLIMBER,
Renaissance Fundamentals
Chronic absenteeism was a problem in many schools and districts prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, however, chronic absenteeism rates have only increased. We know that students who miss school don’t learn the content and skills they need [...]
