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Imagine Language & Literacy

July 23, 2025

Imagine Language & Literacy is perhaps the only personalized learning program that accelerates both language and literacy skills development side …

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A Century-Old Source of Knowledge Endures

April 25, 2025

The household brand synonymous with learning continues to renew itself as a trusted and useful resource. INTERVIEW | by …

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Celebrating World Book Day

March 20, 2025

In the UK and beyond, adopting a more inclusive, technology-enabled approach to literacy. GUEST COLUMN | by Mel Parker This …

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Bedrock Learning

February 18, 2025

Here’s a cool tool that forms a solid foundation for learners, literally. Bedrock is designed for schools to transform their …

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Cultivating a Commitment to Learning

January 21, 2025

In conversation with Dr. Carolyn Brown on literacy, technology and the future of reading. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero With …

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Readability

October 09, 2024

Here’s an AI-driven reading app for K-5th grade students to help with independent reading practice, boost reading scores to meet …

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Strong Literacy Foundations are Built on Actionable, High-Impact Professional Learning and Effective Instructional Materials

September 19, 2024

An edtech founder provides advice applicable to anyone working in education and technology. GUEST COLUMN | by Nick Gaehde The …

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BuddyBooks from ObjectiveEd

August 02, 2024

BuddyBooks, funded through a National Science Foundation grant, helps struggling readers, such as students with dyslexia, ADHD or other reading …

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HMH Read 180

June 25, 2024

Read 180 represents a blended learning solution meticulously designed to elevate literacy proficiency and cultivate a growth mindset in Grades …

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Reading Horizons Discovery

September 19, 2023

Literacy is the key to so much of life—you could say, all of it! Here’s a cool tool that opens …

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Rally Reader

May 30, 2023

What if your favorite books could hear you read, help you—just when you needed it—and support you as you become …

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More Than a Theory

January 27, 2023

A good idea moves from helping dozens to helping millions of learners and teachers—with some business and technology savvy. INTERVIEW …

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Ello

December 08, 2022

Ello is possibly the world’s first AI reading coach that works with real books. When a child pulls a book …

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Istation Reading

October 19, 2022

When it comes to literacy and technology, here’s a cool tool every educator should know: Istation Reading. The developers of …

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Reading Horizons Discovery

March 08, 2022

Reading Horizons Discovery® is a phonics-based solution that supports educators with science-based, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach …

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Amira Learning + HMH Into Reading

February 02, 2022

Amira Learning with HMH Into Reading connects reading fluency assessment results directly with relevant core content. Amira’s assessment and practice …

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Accelerated Reader

February 01, 2022

Accelerated Reader puts students in the driver’s seat. Educators guide students, while engaging quizzes and activities help hone students’ reading …

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Giving a Hoot About Literacy

November 30, 2021

Carly Shuler and Maya Kotecha team up to support learners. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero The world continues to evolve; …

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Read Ahead AI

September 15, 2021

Read Ahead AI turns any digital text into a guided reading activity with intelligent scaffolding to improve students’ reading comprehension …

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Imagine Reading

August 27, 2021

A research-based supplemental solution, Imagine Reading helps students in grades 3-8 become strong readers, critical thinkers, and confident communicators. Following …

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Championing the Mission of ‘Literacy for All’

July 27, 2021

This edtech CEO wants to change the way literacy works. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Andrew Friedman, CEO of Learning …

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Lalilo by Renaissance

May 18, 2021

Lalilo is a web-based phonics and comprehension program designed for K–2 students. Lalilo supports foundational literacy instruction through research-based technology …

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How to Run Two Classrooms at Once

January 14, 2021

Here’s how our K-5 school is approaching the hybrid educational style during COVID. GUEST COLUMN | by Felecia Evans I’m …

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Transforming Literacy Learning with Data-Driven Instruction

December 15, 2020

Data helps educators support reading at district, school, and classroom levels. GUEST COLUMN | by Steven Guttentag Data can tell …

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Mobile Story Station from United Through Reading

November 11, 2020

Home to the largest military community in the U.S. is San Diego, according to the Department of Defense’s 2017 Demographics: …

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Life-Ready Literacy System from Beable

July 15, 2020

A new, Life-Ready Literacy System from Beable recently launched. Beable directly connects literacy to life-readiness so kids can reach higher levels …