University of Toronto Randomized Controlled Trial of 11K Students Demonstrates a Meaningful, Positive Effect of Khan Academy on Student Learning 

By Anna Bergstrom and Bogdan Yamkovenko A randomized controlled trial (RCT) run by University of Toronto researcher Phil Oreopolous in partnership with Khan Academy showed positive learning gains for students whose teachers devoted time to practice on Khan Academy.  Results from randomized control trial  Results from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) run by University of…

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Many Tech Bros & Some Ed Researchers Focus On Low-Hanging Fruit When Teachers Need Help Reaching The Ones Most Difficult To Reach

Dave_LZ / Pixabay   Dan Meyer published a typically excellent post today about how many tech developers and advocates of Artificial Intelligence are pretty up-front about the fact their tools are likely only helping five percent of students – the most motivated ones. That’s not a revelation to any teacher who’s tried using them.  Developers…

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Missouri Approves 95 Percent Group Programs as Recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources

Lincolnshire, Ill. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education approved its 95 Phonics Core Program®, 95 Literacy Intervention System, and Sound Wall Classroom Kit as recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources. Missouri is one of more than 40 states…

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5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

Key points: A single, unified communications platform offers K-12 districts a more cohesive approach Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved Here’s why we put all of our district communications on one platform For more news on school communications, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families…

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