Science of Reading Bill Fails in California

California Assembly Bill 2222 (see April issue, p. 9: “California Bill Would Mandate Science of Reading”), which would have required teachers to use the science of reading, has been withdrawn without a hearing. The bill will not advance in the Legislature this year, according to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who explained that the bill should…

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Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families

BOSTON – As school comes to an end for the summer, teachers can help students and their families turn literacy learning into summertime fun.   Lexia, a   Cambium Learning Group brand, is sharing more than 50 activities that teachers can suggest families do to help students sustain and even accelerate learning over the summer break. “ Research shows…

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Breaking Hurdles And Embracing HR Technology Transformation

Breaking Hurdles And Embracing HR Technology Transformation—Infographic Embracing HR technology transformation can be a game-changer for breaking barriers and improving efficiency within an organization. Here are some ways to embrace HR tech change effectively: Automate Repetitive Tasks Use HR tech to automate administrative tasks such as payroll processing, attendance tracking, and employee onboarding. This frees…

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Teacher placed on leave after using racial slurs

A fifth-grade teacher who has not been identified is on leave in the Boston area after using a racial slur twice in front of children. In a letter dated May 29 to Southborough parents, Superintendent Gregory L. Martineau outlined two occasions that went against the district’s core values of “equity, inclusivity, empathy, integrity, respect and perseverance.”…

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Lightning Talks in Asynchronous Education

Reading Time: 4 minutes Faculty across higher education are charged with creating educational strategies to better engage diverse learners. Instructors in all programs have a responsibility to provide dynamic, quality education, but online instructors must also consider the unique needs of the typical online student. Most online learners are enrolled in academic programs out of…

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