Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders

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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

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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

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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 [...]

Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

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Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

November 15, 2024

Categories: Reading | Products: Accelerated Reader

Renaissance’s annual What Kids Are Reading report highlights popular books from kindergarten through grade 12, using data from our Accelerated Reader and myON programs. In browsing the report’s grade-level book lists, you’ll find a number of well-known fiction titles, [...]

Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS

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Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS

October 28, 2024

We’ve all heard it, and the research clearly supports it. To truly drive student success, districts must adopt educational strategies and programs that cater to the “whole child.” Students’ social and emotional behaviors, as well as their attitudes toward school and [...]

How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention

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How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention

October 7, 2024

Meeting the diverse needs of every student in a classroom can be challenging, even for seasoned educators. Whether it’s helping students who are at risk of falling behind or tailoring lessons for those who need an extra challenge, individualizing instruction [...]

What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education

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What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education

September 13, 2024

Categories: Assessment

Choosing a name for a product takes a lot of thought. One classic blunder supposedly involved the Chevrolet Nova, which did not sell well in Latin America because its name translates as “no go” in Spanish. This is actually [...]

Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson

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Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson

August 16, 2024

As an educator, you’ve probably noticed just how impactful whole group instruction can be for your students. It’s a dynamic teaching method that sets the stage for new learning and helps assess student comprehension. But how can you make sure [...]

Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)

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Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)

July 30, 2024

Categories: Reading | Products: Accelerated Reader

One of the most common questions we hear from educators is, How can we motivate students to read more? New research published in the latest edition of our What Kids Are Reading report highlights an often overlooked strategy: Encourage [...]

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Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders

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Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices

Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices

Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer

Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS

Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS

How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention

How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention

What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education

What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education

Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson

Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson

Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)

Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)