Motivating English Learners

March 31, 2021 8:00 am

Motivating English Learners

Read one Texas teacher’s creative strategies for keeping English-learning students energized and motivated.

Teachers across the country are finding innovative ways to engage English learners (EL) in the classroom and online.

In Austin, Texas, Webb Middle School has been incorporating Imagine Language & Literacy curriculum in their classrooms for over four years to help students learn and practice the English language.

Genoveva Zamarron, who herself was an English learner, now leads the English Language Development Academy (ELDA) for Webb Middle School. In recognition of her excellence, Genoveva was awarded the Top Imagine Language & Literacy usage teacher in February 2021!

We sat down with Genoveva to learn how she inspires and motivates her students to achieve their academic goals.

“I didn’t speak English when I was little and now, I teach English. My experience helps me motivate them. I want [students] to be a success story because I consider myself a success story!”

Genoveva Zamarron

Literacy and Language in the Classroom

For EL students at Webb Middle School, a typical day includes three to four hours working in the ELDA program before moving onto their elective or additional core classes.

In the ELDA program, Genoveva incorporates Imagine Learning content and in-person lessons so students further develop their English skills.

And in her classroom, Genoveva pairs students who speak Spanish with others who speak Arabic to encourage them to learn outside of their comfort zones and build confidence in speaking English.

To ensure that the platform is accessible to students and families who speak and read in another language, Genoveva provides instructions in various languages so students can get started on their work right away.

Additionally, students are taught how to monitor their progress and grades to drive self-discipline and accountability for their own success. Genoveva explains that “the confidence of the student is powerful,” because they need to see how their efforts directly affect their progress and grades.

As part of the curriculum, students record themselves completing oral assignments to practice their English. Genoveva has adopted the practice of sitting down with struggling students to listen to the recordings together.

This helps students understand how they are being graded on oral assignments — for comprehension, fluency, phonics, etc. — and hear the improvements in their English.

Students sitting on the floor listening to a story

Keeping Students Motivated

Genoveva reflects a lot on what it was like for her to grow up in the United States as an English learner, and shares these experiences with her students to help inspire them to become proficient English speakers.

Some of her students would be the first English speaker in their family and the first to attend schooling in the United States, so it’s important to keep them motivated and confident in their education.

One of the amazing ways students stay energized in the ELDA program is with the Imagine Learning wall (pictured above). Students note each day’s progress — including completions and successes — on activity cards, which they then add to the wall.

Seeing their progress and successes allows for some healthy competition between students, and further motivates them to work hard to reach their goals.

This is also a great way to get students active and out of their seats as they work on their online schoolwork.

Another special experience students can earn is the opportunity to attend field trips outside of the classroom.

As many of her students are new to the United States, Genoveva rewards them with short trips to practice and experience their new English skills in the outside world. Just this month, the students with the highest number of active minutes got to go to the theater to see a movie in English!

Getting Parents and Guardians On Board

We asked Genoveva what advice she would give to fellow educators, and she confirmed that building relationships with students and their families is how you can best drive success.

From day one, she expresses the importance of building those relationships so students feel supported and motivated in and out of the classroom.

She also holds her students to the same standards as her son, and expects them all to do their best.

Genoveva also sometimes shares pictures of the student’s homework so parents and guardians can help them continue working on their skills at home. This provides families with the tools they need to provide their students with that additional one-on-one support they receive in the classroom.

By building relationships with families and empowering students in and out of the classroom, Genoveva’s program has given English learners the confidence to reach their goals and set them up for success outside of the classroom.

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February 4, 2021 8:00 am

Weld North Education Acquires BookheadEd Learning, Developer of Award-Winning StudySync Digital-First Core Curriculum

Weld North Education, the largest provider of K–12 digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of BookheadEd Learning, a developer of engaging and effective digital-first curriculum for districts and schools worldwide. BookheadEd develops dynamic, multimedia academic content that leverages advanced technology solutions for education, including the award-winning StudySync, a comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades 6-12, and SyncBlasts, a cross-curricular, inquiry-based reading and writing solution to promote critical thinking and research skills.

Acquisition Is Significant Step Forward to Deliver on Leadership Vision to Offer Digital-First Core Curriculum
BookheadEd’s products, StudySync and SyncBlasts, offer students and teachers an anywhere, anytime, any device experience

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Buisness Wire) Weld North Education (“WNE”), the largest provider of K–12 digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of BookheadEd Learning (“BookheadEd”), a developer of engaging and effective digital-first curriculum for districts and schools worldwide. BookheadEd develops dynamic, multimedia academic content that leverages advanced technology solutions for education, including the award-winning StudySync, a comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades 6-12, and SyncBlasts, a cross-curricular, inquiry-based reading and writing solution to promote critical thinking and research skills.

The acquisition and integration of BookheadEd and StudySync is a significant and important milestone for Weld North Education as it advances the Company’s vision and mission to deliver on the promise of digital-first core curriculum, which today is a $3 billion market in the U.S. alone. BookheadEd, and its brands StudySync and SyncBlasts, are used by over three million students.

“Our mission from the beginning has been to create a set of digital learning tools and solutions that unlock the power of data to enhance and focus the learning experiences for students, teachers and parents. With a focus on developing core curriculum for the K-12 classroom, the acquisition of BookheadEd is a big step forward towards this goal,” said Jonathan Grayer, Founder and CEO of Weld North Education. “BookheadEd has long been a champion of creatively improving and enriching the learning experience and depth of student engagement through technology, video and multimedia, and StudySync sets the standard for a truly digital-first, core ELA curriculum. The talented BookheadEd team shares our commitment to transforming classrooms with innovative and interactive products that engage students and empower educators to focus on the specific needs of each child.”

BookheadEd products are accessible from any device and are designed to enhance student engagement by leveraging multimedia and addressing real-world topics relevant to students. Teachers benefit from flexible and accessible digital and print resources to support their planning and teaching. From a single, easy-to-navigate platform, educators have the ability to easily assess and track student performance, provide feedback, and implement differentiated lesson plans.

StudySync, BookheadEd’s flagship product, offers powerful digital instruction that brings together centuries of fiction and nonfiction texts with video and other multimedia elements—including daily blasts styled after familiar social media channels, peer-to-peer collaboration modules, and dramatic readings—to provide students with media-rich learning experiences that advance their reading, writing and critical thinking skills. StudySync has been adopted in California and Texas, and is currently under consideration in the Florida ELA adoption process.

“Accessible and engaging digital resources are more important now than ever and being a part of WNE is an excellent opportunity to expand the power of digital learning for teachers and students everywhere,” said StudySync founder Robert Romano. “Our core values and goals of creating forward-thinking digital content, putting the student experience first, seeing engagement as essential to learning, and providing an accessible experience make this combination a perfect strategic fit, and I am excited about our future as a part of WNE.”

Over the last decade, WNE has invested broadly in bringing innovative and accessible digital curriculum capabilities to a broader base of students across the entire K–12 landscape. BookheadEd Learning is the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions including social and emotional learning program Purpose Prep and LearnZillion, a leading provider of K–12 high-quality digital-first core curriculum, best known for making high-quality curriculum more widely accessible to educators.

About Weld North Education

Weld North Education (WNE), the largest digital education company in the U.S., was founded in 2010 with the goal of creating a focused suite of digital curriculum capabilities and resources that enable teachers, administrators, parents and students to benefit from innovative learning technologies. Over the last decade, WNE has expanded its mission by investing broadly in the development of researched-based digital curriculum capabilities to engage and support PreK-12 students and educators. WNE’s flagship brands include Edgenuity, provider of online courseware and intervention solutions; Imagine Learning, provider of digital supplemental curriculum in literacy, language and mathematics; and LearnZillion, provider of high-quality digital-first core curriculum. WNE has made additional investments in innovative education brands: SEL course provider Purpose Prep and digital curriculum company Glynlyon, Inc. Read more about Weld North Education at www.weldnorthed.com.

About BookheadEd Learning

BookheadEd Learning, based in Sonoma, California, provides a pathway to the great ideas that have come down to us throughout the ages, leveraging technology, video, multimedia, and a rich library of classic and modern texts to bring those ideas to life. StudySync, the company’s award-winning flagship product, uses web-delivered educational tools – including mobile platforms and social networking —to provide relevance to students while helping teachers meet the demands of the Common Core Standards. StudySync inspires higher levels of reading, writing, critical thinking, academic discourse and peer-to-peer collaboration through a blend of time-honored best teaching practices and the latest educational technology. For more information about BookheadEd Learning and its StudySync educational platform, visit www.studysync.com.

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October 21, 2020 8:00 am

LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics Student Spotlight Lessons Now Available for Classroom and Distance Learning

Video series showcasing authentic student discussions now integrated into LearnZillion platform for students in grades 6–8

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | October 21, 2020

Today, education software company LearnZillion announced that Spotlight Lessons aligned with its recently launched Student Spotlight Project have been integrated into LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics grades 6–8. The Student Spotlight Project is a series of engaging videos that feature middle-school students from across the United States collaborating virtually in a “Zoom-like” format. The LearnZillion IM Student Spotlight Lessons harness peer power by connecting students for on-demand models of small-group collaboration during asynchronous work time.

The Student Spotlight Lessons align with each part of an Illustrative Mathematics lesson—including the warm-up, the activities/task, and the synthesis—and include interactive discussions featuring student thinking, strategies, and productive struggle within the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, which emphasizes supporting the whole learner.

“During this unique time in education, it’s as important as ever to engage students’ minds in authentic, age-appropriate mathematical reasoning whenever, wherever, and however they learn best,” said Kate Nowak, Vice President of Product Strategy for Illustrative Mathematics. “Our certified partner LearnZillion has developed this highly innovative way to focus students’ attention on meaningful conversations and provide more opportunities to justify their reasoning and critique the reasoning of others. We’re grateful for their efforts to preserve the integrity of Illustrative Mathematics’ careful research-based curriculum design while adapting to meet the challenges inherent to different instructional environments.”

Each Student Spotlight Lesson is designed to drive student engagement and motivation by showcasing how different students grapple through various tasks, challenges, and milestones within the curriculum. These lessons foster a growth mindset, promote accountability for learning, and connect students to meaningful math discourse, whether they are inside or outside of the classroom.

The LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics Grades 6–8 Student Spotlight Lessons offer educators another tool to support students during distance learning, as well as hybrid and in-person instruction. The videos can be directly assigned to students as a model and check throughout their conceptual development.

“Since becoming part of Edgenuity, LearnZillion has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation and to empowering students and educators—and has responded to the need to define best instructional practices even while students are learning from home,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “These Spotlight Lessons are one example of how LearnZillion is creating resources that support a sense of community, student engagement, and academic rigor, particularly in distance learning environments.”

For more information and an introductory video, please visit: learnzillion.com/spotlight/

About LearnZillion

LearnZillion, a leading provider of K–12 online learning solutions and now a part of Edgenuity, curates and publishes the highest-quality core instructional materials supported by exceptional professional development. LearnZillion is committed to helping educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences. Districts that adopt our curricula empower teachers to spend less time building student-facing materials from scratch and more time meeting their students’ needs. For more information, visit www.LearnZillion.com.

About Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. We provide access to high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, and a community in order to support all students’ mathematical growth. By utilizing an uplifting, engaging, and inclusive approach, we help students develop skills, understandings, and practices that will stay with them for a lifetime. Learn more at www.IllustrativeMathematics.org.

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September 16, 2020 8:00 am

Edgenuity Pathblazer Awarded Research-Based Design Product Certification by Digital Promise

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, today announced that its Pathblazer solution has earned the Research-Based Design product certification from Digital Promise. The certification provides third-party verification to educators and families that an educational technology product is based on credible learning sciences research.

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | September 16, 2020

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, today announced that its Pathblazer solution has earned the

Research-Based Design product certification from Digital Promise. The certification provides third-party verification to educators and families that an educational technology product is based on credible learning sciences research.

“It is essential that students receive the instruction, guidance, and support needed to master foundational skills in the elementary grades, especially to close early learning gaps in math and reading,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “This certification assures educators and parents that our products are grounded in well-accepted research documented to help accelerate student learning.”

Pathblazer offers teachers in grades K-6 dynamic, skills-based online content that can be used for math and reading intervention and enrichment so they can help every student catch up, keep up, and get ahead. Whether in an individualized learning path or single lesson, Pathblazer provides students with engaging, motivating content that they can access in class or at home, which will make it easier for students to continue learning during transitional periods in the coming months.

The program utilizes data-driven, targeted instruction built around a gradual-release instructional model—which includes supported practice, independent practice, and assessment—to help reinforce grade-level skills among elementary-school students. For students in need of more support, educators can also use Pathblazer to offer targeted, standards-based intervention in math and ELA as needed.

The Research-Based Design product certification uses a competency-based learning framework, developed in consultation with Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project advisory board, expert researchers in the Learning Sciences field, and dozens of educators across the United States. Further information about the development of the Research-Based Design product certification can be found here.

Edgenuity submitted evidence to Digital Promise demonstrating that instructional design decisions were intentionally grounded in recognized research. Earlier this year, Pathblazer was also found to meet the highest level of efficacy—Tier 1 “strong” evidence—in improving student achievement in reading for grades three to five, as outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which governs the United States K–12 public education policy.

Edgenuity is dedicated to offering innovative, research-based learning solutions aimed at improving student achievement. An extensive body of pedagogical research about how people learn drives every aspect of the Company’s design and development of K–12 learning solutions. Educators interested in learning more about Edgenuity Pathblazer® can visit this page or contact an Edgenuity representative for more information.

About Edgenuity

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K–12 market, is in use by more than 20,000 schools nationwide, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. Edgenuity’s full suite of solutions is aimed at helping students, educators, and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For students, Edgenuity offers learning solutions including initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention, and test readiness. Edgenuity additionally supports educators through high-quality digital-first core curriculum provided by LearnZillion, as well as professional development solutions to help educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences.

About Digital Promise

Digital Promise is a nonprofit organization that builds powerful networks and takes on grand challenges by working at the intersection of researchers, entrepreneurs, and educators. Our vision is that all people, at every stage of their lives, have access to learning experiences that help them acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and continuously learn in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow @digitalpromise for updates.

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September 1, 2020 8:30 am

Edgenuity Announces Recognitions from Tech & Learning, EdTech Digest, CODiE, and Tech Edvocate 2020 Award Programs

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K–12 market, today announced an updated slate of awards issued in recognition of the company’s products and services throughout 2020. Among these are honors presented by the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, the EdTech Cool Tool Awards, the CODiE Awards, and the Tech Edvocate Awards.

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | September 1, 2020

These awards expand the blended and online learning accolades from the educational community that distinguish Edgenuity as a leading provider of online and virtual solutions and K–12 curriculum. Edgenuity’s full suite of learning solutions is backed by intuitive technology that gives educators the resources they need to plan lessons, execute goals, measure success, and intervene when necessary. With comprehensive curriculum for online and hybrid learning and solutions for intervention, Edgenuity aims to support all students where, when, and how they best learn.

“Edgenuity has always focused on offering the high-quality curriculum and support educators’ need to expand learning opportunities that drive student success,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “These awards are a testament to the entire Edgenuity team, as well as our district partners, as we work together to make education accessible, personalized, and engaging, which is even more important as schools employ virtual and hybrid learning models.”

The 2020 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence named Edgenuity’s Learning Management System (LMS) as the winning Enterprise Solution in this year’s annual program, during which judges evaluated a variety of nominated products and selected those that are improving the ways in which educators work and students learn.

The EdTech Awards, the largest, and most competitive recognition program in education technology, this year recognized Edgenuity’s Courseware digital curriculum as the winner for Digital Courseware Solution. The program also named Edgenuity’s Pathblazer reading and math intervention program for elementary students as the winner for Personalized Learning Solution. Pathblazer reduces the learning gap and assists students in improving their math and reading proficiency through individualized, interactive learning plans based on state standards. Edgenuity’s products and solutions were also recognized as finalists in six other categories, including Content Provider Solution and Learning Management System.

Edgenuity’s LMS was also named a finalist for Best K–12 Learning Management Solution by the 2020 SIIA CODiE Awards. For more than three decades, the SIIA CODiE Awards are the only peer-recognized program in the business and education technology industries, honoring thousands of software, education, information, and media products for achieving excellence and innovation in technology.

Also recognizing Edgenuity’s LMS—for the second year in a row— were the Tech Edvocate Awards, which named Edgenuity the 2020 winner for Best Learning Management System. The Tech Edvocate Awards honor outstanding EdTech products that are focused on advocating for students by catering to identified classroom and learning needs. The winners and finalists were selected by a panel of educators and K–12 parents.

For over two decades, Edgenuity’s solutions have seen support from the wider EdTech and education industries and have found advocates in educators, parents, and students alike. As a company founded and run by educators, Edgenuity is committed to developing curriculum and solutions that are innovative and built on a strong foundation of recognized pedagogical research. Families that are new to using Edgenuity, or who are interested in learning more about the company’s history, goals, and various learning management systems, can learn more by visiting this page.

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August 20, 2020 8:00 am

LearnZillion and Illustrative Mathematics Announce New Educator Resources To Support Student Learning Amid COVID-19

LearnZillion, a leading provider of K–12 high-quality digital-first core curriculum, in continued partnership with Illustrative Mathematics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, today announced a new set of resources to help educators more successfully navigate the instructional challenges of the back-to-school season amid the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PRWEB | Washington | August 20, 2020

In recognition of the current learning environment, educators are looking to LearnZillion, now a part of Edgenuity®, and Illustrative Mathematics more than ever to continue delivering—and to expand upon—the tools necessary to successfully navigate the unique and challenging educational landscape of 2020.

These new resources, now available integrated at point-of-use through the LearnZillion platform, were developed to meet district needs and support virtual learning. The resources also include a hybrid session for K–5 virtual learning best practices. Guidance is provided to teachers on which activities are best suited for synchronous or asynchronous learning time.

To further support educators, LearnZillion offers strategies and tips on how to effectively use LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics for virtual instruction. This guidance will be provided through in-platform messages, as well as on-demand videos to model these features and functionality. This support will evolve as needed to ensure educators are set up for success.

Illustrative Mathematics also launched the IM Community Hub, through which users can receive additional support for distance learning. This Hub includes a dedicated place for LearnZillion IM educators to connect and collaborate on their virtual instruction experiences. LearnZillion will use the feedback provided here to enhance the supports available for implementation in a distance learning model.

“Through our mutual commitment to thoughtful, evidence-backed lesson design, LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics is excited to incorporate guidance for unfinished learning and distance learning in ways that align with the unique, ever-changing challenges of the time,” said Eric Westendorf, CEO and Cofounder of LearnZillion. “These resources combine best practices in virtual instruction with teacher-friendly platforms and curricula to empower educators and engage students.”

“We understand the uncertainty educators and students face this fall,” said Cofounder and CEO of Illustrative Mathematics, Dr. William McCallum. “As an IM-Certified partner, LearnZillion is incorporating these COVID-19 response resources to help schools and districts plan for distance learning, address unfinished learning, and better support teachers and students, which will go a long way to ensure students are engaged with grade-level content and are set up for success in mathematics next year and beyond.”

For more information on the LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics partnership to support student learning amid school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educators can explore this page.

About LearnZillion

LearnZillion, now a part of Edgenuity and a leading provider of K–12 online learning solutions, curates and publishes the highest-quality core instructional materials supported by exceptional professional development. LearnZillion is committed to helping educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences. Districts that adopt our curricula empower teachers to spend less time building student-facing materials from scratch and more time meeting their students’ needs. For more information, visit www.learnzillion.com.

About Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. We develop and deliver core mathematics curricula along with deeply integrated professional learning experiences that ensure students receive engaging, high-quality mathematics instruction. Learn more at www.illustrativemathematics.org.

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July 8, 2020 8:00 am

Edgenuity MyPath Receives Research-Based Design Product Certification by Digital Promise

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K–12 market, today announced that its MyPath offering has earned the Research-Based Design product certification from Digital Promise. The Digital Promise Research-Based Design certification provides third-party verification to educators and families that an educational technology product is grounded in credible learning sciences research.

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | July 8, 2020

Edgenuity MyPath serves as an online intervention program for middle and high school students. The solution is designed to meet students where they are, providing age-appropriate content for all secondary students, even if their skill level is currently far below their grade level. MyPath consists of three elements crucial to a successful intervention that provide an effective learning experience: assessment, instruction, and progress monitoring.

“Approximately two-thirds of U.S. students are not proficient in reading or math,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “We passionately believe that struggling students need to receive accessible, scientifically based instruction to achieve their academic potential.”

The Research-Based Design product certification uses a competency-based learning framework, developed in consultation with Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project advisory board, expert researchers in the Learning Sciences field, and dozens of educators across the United States. Further information about the development of the Research-Backed Design product certification can be found here.

Edgenuity submitted evidence to Digital Promise demonstrating that instructional design decisions were grounded firmly in recognized research.

Edgenuity strives to offer innovative, educational programs and research-based solutions that promote success for all students. An extensive body of pedagogical research about how people learn drives every aspect of the Company’s design and development of K–12 learning solutions. Educators interested in learning more about Edgenuity MyPath can visit this page or contact an Edgenuity representative for more information.

About Edgenuity

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, is in use by more than 20,000 schools nationwide, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. Edgenuity’s full suite of solutions is aimed at helping students, educators and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For students, Edgenuity offers learning solutions including initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention and test readiness. Edgenuity additionally supports educators through high-quality digital-first core curriculum provided by LearnZillion, as well as professional development solutions to help educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences.

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June 30, 2020 8:00 am

Edgenuity Announces Courses Designed to Address Learning Loss Due to COVID-19 School Closures

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, today announced new courses designed to address the learning loss and gaps in knowledge expected to occur as a result of COVID-related school closures.

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | June 30, 2020

While student regression during summer months is not uncommon under normal circumstances, the effects of the COVID crisis on student learning gains are expected to be even more pronounced. A recent NWEA study indicates that students may return to school in fall 2020 with only roughly 70 percent of the learning gains in reading and less than 50 percent of the learning gains in mathematics compared to a typical school year. In mathematics especially, students in some grades are expected to return to school “nearly a full year behind what we would observe in normal conditions.”

To address this disruption – and to promote readiness for the upcoming school year – Edgenuity has developed these new solutions to support students in mastering critical concepts and skills from the last school year while preparing for future courses.

Booster Courses focus on the critical concepts and skills students in grades 6-12 must master to be prepared for the next level course. Available for English language arts and math, these courses can also be used over the summer or at the beginning of the school year to help get students up-to-speed or simply for review.
Concept Recovery Modules focus on single standards coverage for recovery, remediation, and review, and are a flexible option for schools wanting students to focus on standards mastery and recovery. The modules can also be used any time of the year to support student success and address ELA standards covered in grades 6-12 and math standards covered in grades 6-11.
Pathblazer Courses for Summer School and On-Level Mastery for mitigating learning loss for students in grades K-6 who are working below grade level. These courses enable teachers to use Pathblazer’s instructional content to provide extra learning opportunities so students can refresh their learning and master skills and content covered during school closures.
Learning Loss Courses cover all standards that would have typically been addressed in the last 8-9 weeks of a school year and are an ideal option for students to complete the last quarter of their courses, especially in high school where credits may not have been earned. These shortened courses are available in each of the core subject areas in grades 6-12.

These solutions have also been designed to aid educators interested in offering remediation or review of course standards-based content in a quick and efficient format.

“School closures related to the COVID crisis have not only impacted student learning in the short term. The learning disruptions caused by the pandemic have the potential to set students back in grade level mastery, skill development and the simple habit of learning,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “With quick and intensive intervention using these new options to address learning loss, teachers have the opportunity to help students get back on track and, in time, meet and exceed their educational goals.”

All of Edgenuity’s Learning Loss solutions are customizable and can be used individually or in combination. Districts interested in learning more about Edgenuity’s Continuing of Learning solutions can visit this page.

About Edgenuity

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, is in use by more than 20,000 schools nationwide, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. Edgenuity’s full suite of solutions are aimed at helping students, educators and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For students, Edgenuity offers learning solutions including initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention and test readiness. Edgenuity additionally supports educators through high-quality digital-first core curriculum provided byLearnZillion, as well as professional development solutions to help educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences.

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June 24, 2020 8:00 am

Edgenuity’s Pathblazer Meets ESSA Tier 1 Evidence in Randomized Control Trial with Johns Hopkins University

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, today announced that its Pathblazer solution was found to meet the highest level – Tier 1 “strong” evidence – of efficacy in improving student achievement in reading for grades three to five, as outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which governs the United States K–12 public education policy.

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona | June 24, 2020

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, today announced that itsPathblazer solution was found to meet the highest level – Tier 1 “strong” evidence – of efficacy in improving student achievement in reading for grades three to five, as outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which governs the United States K–12 public education policy.

The Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University measured the impact of Pathblazer on student reading achievement by conducting a cluster randomized controlled trial of Pathblazer during the 2019-2020 school year in Floyd County, Georgia The study found that students who participated in Pathblazer outperformed similar control peers on the winter 2020 NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth test in reading. Participation in Pathblazer was found to be particularly effective for students with low prior achievement and special education students.

“Reading and literacy are fundamental building blocks of education. Teachers need access to research-based instruction that enables them to diagnose and address each student’s unique needs,” said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. “We are proud to know that Evidence for ESSA, which has incredibly high research standards, has confirmed that Pathblazer, when implemented with fidelity, makes a significant difference in students’ reading achievement.”

Edgenuity’s Pathblazer is an online intervention program that helps struggling learners in grades K–8 achieve grade-level proficiency in mathematics and reading. Pathblazer offers students data-driven, targeted instruction as well as individualized learning paths with fun, motivating content that addresses skill and concept gaps. Instruction through Pathblazer is designed to engage students, accelerate them to grade-level mastery, and increase student self-efficacy in learning. Additionally, reports in Pathblazer track student progress toward standards mastery, inform small-group instruction, and help teachers plan for one-on-one time with students.

Teachers who participated in the study reported benefits for students across achievement levels. Pathblazer was shown to help low-achieving students fill in knowledge and skills gaps, and provided high-achieving, gifted students with access to more advanced content than they would have had otherwise.

Pathblazer has also recently been recognized as the Best Literacy App or Tool by Tech Edvocate and the 2020 winner of best Personalized Learning Solution by EdTech Digest. Educators interested in learning more about Pathblazer can visit this pageorcontact an Edgenuity representative.

About Edgenuity

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market, is in use by more than 20,000 schools nationwide, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. Edgenuity’s full suite of solutions are aimed at helping students, educators and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For students, Edgenuity offers learning solutions including initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention and test readiness. Edgenuity additionally supports educators through high-quality digital-first core curriculum provided byLearnZillion, as well as professional development solutions to help educators plan and deliver powerful, lasting learning experiences.

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