Blog Sharing the Latest News and Ideas Stay connected to the latest insights and innovations in education, and find out what’s top of mind with today’s most respected thought leaders. All Categories The Latest from Achieve3000 Trending 15 Reads Nov. 15, 2021 | Janis Efner, Professional Services Director, Achieve3000 The Best Holiday Gifts My student lived a life where things like electricity and running water weren’t a guarantee. The hot meals he received as he sat by friends in the security of the school cafeteria were something his home life did not offer. Although loved, he knew the next two weeks of his life would be rough, and he wanted a holiday full of good things. To him, that meant being at school. 1347 Reads Nov. 3, 2021 | John M. Nelson III, Ed.D. “Focused Simplicity” to Recover Learning Loss This fear of learning loss has prompted educators to seek immediate solutions. Many districts are developing elaborate models to address learning loss by focusing on structural changes including extended school year, extended school periods and days; and instructional solutions such as prioritizing key standards and reteaching standards previously taught from the grade below. Schools are using district and commercial products to assess student achievement, however in some cases, the frequent monitoring is creating a deficit mindset about students. Education companies and professional organizations are rushing to provide professional development academies and resources for teachers to address these deficits. 1439 Reads Oct. 20, 2021 | Josh Goodman, Research Assistant, Achieve3000 Achieve3000 Literacy’s Goal Tracker: Utilizing Data to Improve Instruction Our research team put together a Frequently Asked Questions document to help our customers understand exactly what the Goal Tracker is and does. The first question on that document is “What is the Goal Tracker.” They answered that question with a simple statement: “The Goal Tracker provides information to help track students’ monthly progress towards proficiency targets on the state assessment test.” While that statement is accurate, the Goal Tracker does so much more. 2694 Reads Oct. 6, 2021 | Dr. Gabi Bell The Science of Reading: 5 Steps to Literacy Success for All Students While there’s a huge body of research—referred to as “the science of reading”—that can guide educators on how to teach literacy effectively and improve outcomes, many educators aren’t aware of it, nor can they easily access it. In this article, I’ll share with you five steps you can take to improve literacy outcomes for your students, guided by the science of reading. 3552 Reads Sept. 23, 2021 | Andrew Ordover, Ed.D. Why Some Reading Intervention Programs Don’t Help Striving Readers Learn Grammar Some reading intervention programs limit exposure to complex text for young readers, and may be restricting students' access to sophisticated vocabulary, grammar, and sentence construction, a problem schools try to mitigate through direct instruction of vocabulary lists and grammar rules. We end up teaching things disconnected from any context, which leads students—and the adults they grow into—to ask questions like, “Why does grammar matter?” 5411 Reads Sept. 7, 2021 | Stuart Udell, CEO, Achieve3000 Welcome to the Beginning Welcome to the beginning of what may be the most important school year of our lives. For if last year was the most challenging, then the way we actually bounce back and comport ourselves will decide if last year was a learning experience making us better, or a multi-year burden ultimately impacting a generation of learners. 6074 Reads Aug. 26, 2021 | Dr. Doug Fisher, Professor of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University How to Create Authentic Formative Assessments Online Regularly checking for understanding is an important way to keep your students invested in their academic progress. But assessing students online can be challenging, regardless of grade level. Following are some proven assessment techniques you can use to help your students become active learners and increase their chances for higher learning gains. 7260 Reads Aug. 9, 2021 | Steve Tardrew, Vice President of Assessment and Research Texas District Boosts STAAR Assessment Scores for English Learners On average, students who used Achieve3000 Literacy improved by 67 scale score points on the STAAR reading assessment from spring 2017 to spring 2018. Notably, students who completed 80 or more lessons* and who maintained an average first-try score of 75 percent or above on the embedded assessment, demonstrated the largest increase of 90 scale score points. 7553 Reads July 21, 2021 | Imprint Plus Trends in the Education Sector: Impact and Outcomes As the educational sector moves into a new era of learning and collaboration, educators are facing new challenges every day. With this shift emerging, collaborative learning tools and innovative solutions are being developed and deployed. 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