“How can we elevate our language learners, celebrate their hard-earned talents, and bring our program to new heights?” The answer? Harness the magic of data. Educators are guiding stars, illuminating each step of the proficiency cycle for their learners: a transformative journey of assessment, insight, learning acceleration, and the thrill of achievement. Avant is here…
For better or for worse, visual information is the new internet, and infographics are pioneers in mashing information and images together in a way that hopefully tells a story, provides utility, or both. You need a few basic ‘things’ to create infographics. 1. A tool that works (below, we have eight ) 2. Reliable data…
As the new school year begins, understanding each learner’s language proficiency is crucial for effective instruction. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is a powerful tool for educators to gauge students’ skills right from the start.Accurate Placement: Proper placement is key to ensuring learners are neither overwhelmed nor under-challenged. The AAPPL…
It’s the first quarter of the academic year, and schools have just received the results of the district’s initial round of interim achievement tests. With programmatic, classroom, and individual student decisions to be made, grade-level, department, and leadership teams convene to dive into the data. Teachers notice that several multilingual learners’ scores on these measures…
If the words AI and assessment are in the same sentence, the knee-jerk reaction is panic, as fears of technophobia, over-standardization, miscalculation, bias, security, and mistrust are mixed together in the minds of many students and educators. As generative AI continues to revolutionize teaching and learning, it’s important for both educators and students to understand…
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According to According to the Jerusalem Post, for the first time ever, Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch plans to conduct mandatory Hebrew testing for Arabic-speaking students. The tests will be conducted in one-third of schools annually for 6th-grade students as of 2025 and 9th-grade students as of 2026. According to the Education Ministry, the move…
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Happy Constitution Day! Have you heard the news? We’re thrilled to announce that in partnership with the National Constitution Center, we launched a brand-new online course all about the US Constitution. This isn’t just a history lesson; it’s a journey into the heart of American democracy. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, our…
The post Sanity-Saving Classroom Management Tips Every Teacher Needs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Feeling overwhelmed by classroom chaos? In this episode, I interview Linda Kardamis from Teach 4 the Heart, who shares sanity-saving classroom management tips every teacher needs. Learn practical strategies for reducing stress, managing disruptive behavior, and creating a calm, organized…