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As an educator, you understand the importance of Tier 1 core instruction, as well as goals and interventions, for students’ success. But you may not always know the best way to set those goals or provide [...]
For me, as for so many others, the last couple of years have brought a lot of unanticipated work. When I say that, I’m referring more to the nature of the work I’ve been doing than to the quantity—although I’ve [...]
Last year, Renaissance released Trip Steps for Mathematics, which are essential math skills that are also disproportionately difficult for students to learn. The Trip Steps begin in pre-K, with the skill Count on with numbers 1 to 10, and [...]
What are assessments for phonics? Phonics assessments are diagnostic tools that are specifically designed to provide an informal evaluation of a student’s phonics and reading skills. These assessments allow educators to identify both the skills a student has mastered and [...]
At Renaissance, we’re committed to providing students with access to engaging content that is inclusive and representative of the students and diverse communities we serve. Our content developers aim to provide students with both a “mirror,” so they may see [...]
One of the most common topics of conversation in schools is improving the quality of Tier 1 instruction. This is because the relationship between a teacher and a student and what’s happening at school is one of the most important [...]
The myON digital reading platform provides students with 24/7 access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction books. Most myON texts include natural-voice audio narration to model fluent reading. With Back-to-School 2022, myON will also allow students to record themselves [...]
As educators, we know that many of our students are struggling. But waiting for a referral from teachers or parents before providing the needed support can be detrimental to both learning and social outcomes—and referrals aren’t able to predict learning [...]
Our recent How Kids Are Performing report shows that students at most grade levels are making gains in both reading and math this school year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact student learning, especially in the early grades.
Assessment and instruction are intrinsically linked. As educators, we know that when we construct high-quality assessments and are strategic in their delivery, we have the right data at the right time to help make better decisions about instruction. But exactly [...]