The past year has uncovered a variety of equity issues in education. The struggle to provide equitable access to technology, learning tools, emotional support, and even meals is now at the forefront of educators’ minds. Listen to this new podcast with assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey to learn from a timely discussion about equity in […]

Formative assessment of content-area reading is vitally important at the middle school level, but implementation in this environment can be uniquely challenging. Watch this recent webinar with researcher and school psychologist Dr. Kelly A. Powell-Smith to learn some key strategies for conducting formative assessment of reading in middle school, and the benefits of using an […]

Reflections on the 2019 NAEP: Where Do We Go Now? by Dr. Louisa Moats on Nov 5, 2020 Results of the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are in, and the picture is not pretty when it comes to either 12th grade reading or fourth grade reading scores. Mississippi was the only state to show significant improvement […]

Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: Why I Fell in Love with Phonemic Awareness by Leslie Mata on Oct 15, 2020 Editor’s Note: In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, this is Part 2 of a two-blog series about overcoming reading challenges. Read Part 1 here. Hanging on the bulletin board in my classroom is a piece of paper that […]

Teaching reading is a complex process, and teaching students to read fluently is vital to their overall academic success. Unfortunately, most teacher preparation programs and professional development resources do not prepare teachers to understand and effectively implement the science of reading in their daily instructional practices. Read this eBook from Voyager Sopris Learning to learn […]

Readers who struggle in middle and high school face unique challenges that can ultimately impact the likelihood of graduation and success in college or career. The most effective reading programs specifically developed for adolescent readers target foundational skills while engaging students in high interest, age-appropriate topics. Access this buyer’s guide from Voyager Sopris Learning to […]

Even with improved literacy instruction in the early grades, some students are not able to keep up with the increasing demands of reading and writing as they enter middle and high school. Left unaddressed, older students who have fallen behind may never catch up to their peers. This eBook from Voyager Sopris Learning outlines what […]

You may be aware the assessment DIBELS Next® has acquired a new name—Acadience® Reading K-6. But you may have questions about why and how it has changed. Did you know Acadience® Reading K-6 (previously published as DIBELS Next®) offers a new online touchscreen scoring platform, and it is the only assessment by authors Dr. Roland […]