Numerous roadblocks are preventing below-grade-level readers in middle school from being properly assessed and remediated as we discussed in our previous article, “6 Reasons Why Struggling Readers in Middle School Don’t Get the Help They Need,” So what can educators do? From the moment middle school begins, educators must be equipped to triage struggling readers so they can accurately and … Read More
Introducing the integrated Foundations Learning System
There’s a lot to be excited about when a new school year is beginning, and this year is a big one for Foundations in Learning! We’re kicking off 2019-20 by launching the Foundations Learning System, an integrated assessment and intervention solution designed for students who struggle with reading comprehension and fluency due to poor word recognition skills. If you’re already … Read More
6 Reasons Why Struggling Readers in Middle School Don’t Get the Help They Need
Reading failure in middle school is an urgent issue. Two thirds of U.S. middle schoolers are not proficient in reading, and approximately half don’t yet have the basic skills they were expected to learn in elementary school.
EdTech Implementation: Six Strategies for Success
Through my work in educational technology over the past 25 years, I have been very fortunate to work closely with top-notch professional educators and am always amazed by the skills, commitment, and resourcefulness they bring to perhaps the most difficult job imaginable: teaching large numbers of students to become confident and competent learners equipped for the challenges of the future. … Read More