How preschool assessment can support great reading outcomes in elementary school
How preschool assessment can support great reading outcomes in elementary school
September 8, 2023
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Star Preschool Literacy
The US has a long history of providing preschool programs for children prior to their entry into kindergarten and “formal education.” Nursery schools, childcare programs, Head Start classrooms, and the growing number of voluntary and universal preschool programs draw [...]
How the Renaissance Ecosystem drives differentiated instruction
How the Renaissance Ecosystem drives differentiated instruction
August 7, 2023
For more than 35 years, educators have relied on Renaissance for tools and insights to support the important work they do each day. While technology has changed greatly over the decades, our commitment to helping educators to truly, fully [...]
In perspective: The new NAEP data and student achievement gaps
In perspective: The new NAEP data and student achievement gaps
July 3, 2023
The recent release of the 2023 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data brought another flurry of reporting on the impacts wrought by pandemic-related disruptions to schooling. In fact, a recent [...]
Acquisition vs. proficiency data: How using both positively affects student interventions and learning outcomes
Acquisition vs. proficiency data: How using both positively affects student interventions and learning outcomes
June 2, 2023
The key to understanding student interventions and promoting positive student outcomes lies in understanding the whole child. That means diving deeper than data that only speaks to one aspect of the student’s experience. Attempting to juxtapose acquisition data [...]
Introducing a new era for Renaissance—and for education technology
Introducing a new era for Renaissance—and for education technology
April 12, 2023
I’m writing these words as a completely new brand identity for Renaissance is about to launch. I’ve been through rebranding projects before. They always involve a new company logo, new colors, a new look for our website and [...]
Unlocking the power of assessment: 6 types of assessments in education
Unlocking the power of assessment: 6 types of assessments in education
February 27, 2023
Categories:
Assessment,
Education Strategies
Assessments come in all shapes and sizes and are a giant piece of the education puzzle. Understanding the multi-faceted nature of the many different types of assessments in education is essential to support both the teaching and learning processes.
The Science of Reading: 4 common misconceptions
The Science of Reading: 4 common misconceptions
February 7, 2023
Categories:
Reading
Literacy is the foundation of learning, which is why the most effective way to teach students how to read has been the topic of debate for many years. The sheer volume of information, research, and evolving trends has caused [...]
Catch-up growth: Educational challenges and solutions
Catch-up growth: Educational challenges and solutions
January 18, 2023
Categories:
Reading
| Products:
Star Reading
One of the most difficult challenges students can face in the classroom is trying to achieve “catch-up growth,” which is defined as the amount of growth necessary to reach grade-level expectations. It’s also a challenge for educators to find the [...]
Product Highlights: Measuring the Science of Reading
Product Highlights: Measuring the Science of Reading
January 3, 2023
Categories:
Assessment,
Reading
| Products:
Star Phonics
Decades of research show that all students benefit from reading instruction that explicitly and systematically addresses five key areas: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This important research, which is also known as the [...]
Writing new book quizzes for Accelerated Reader
Writing new book quizzes for Accelerated Reader
October 28, 2022
Categories:
Reading
For more than 35 years, educators have relied on Accelerated Reader to help inspire K–12 students’ reading practice. In earlier blogs, we answered two of the most common questions we receive about the AR program: how books are [...]
