August 2025
New workshops cover topics like Supporting Fluency with K–5 Centers and Enhancing Math for Multilingual Learners. Each session offers practical strategies that educators can apply immediately in their classrooms.
August 2025
Available in Imagine Edgenuity® and Imagine EdgeEX™, this exportable report gives administrators a clear, student-level view of grading data by activity. It helps you track student progress and instructional impact across courses.
Educators can now:
The updated attendance report gives administrators a detailed view of student engagement by enrollment. Export data on session duration and completion status to help monitor learning time and track accountability.
Use the report to:
August 2025
New workshops cover topics like Supporting Fluency with K–5 Centers and Enhancing Math for Multilingual Learners. Each session offers practical strategies that educators can apply immediately in their classrooms.
We’ve updated session times and delivery modes for Twig Science, Imagine Learning EL Education, and Traverse. Explore the full range of professional learning available to your team in the PL Catalog.
August 14, 2025 11:35 am
AI, algorithms, and automation all have their places in education, but this back-to-school season, we want to help teachers start the year with irreplaceable human connection.
What will I wear on the first day?
Will any of my friends be in my class(es)?
Who will my teacher(s) be?
It’s safe to say the answer to question one is least likely to determine a school year’s success or failure (though some of Gen Z might disagree), while number three is the leading contender for impact. As much as technology has integrated itself into today’s educational environments, students and their families still look to the teacher, the human in the room, to set the tone for the year. It will be the teacher, not any instructional AI, who will make students feel seen, safe, and supported.
Taking the mystery out of “Who is my teacher?” will help you establish a bond with students from day one, and tech-free connection builders can strengthen your relational foundation when it’s time to introduce AI and other new systems later in the year. Focus on making connections, and once you’ve built that trust, you’ll be able to meet this school year’s challenges together, and thus more effectively.
“As much as technology has integrated itself into today’s education environments, students and their families still look to the teacher, the human in the room, to set the tone for the year.”
Try this list of ideas and activities designed to foster fusion:
Play a game where everyone has to find something they have in common with you. Write some facts about yourself on the whiteboard or pass out a “Teacher Fact Sheet” where students can choose one trait they share with you, then use that as a journal prompt or a group graphing exercise.
Students can share or write things that they guess about you on the whiteboard, and you can give prizes for correct (or most creative!) guesses — “Has a dog”, “Loves to travel,” “Competitive hot-dog-eater.”
Pass out “human body silhouette” coloring pages and share facts about yourself while students color and annotate their page to show their families. This will help students remember things to share at home after an overwhelming first week at school.
New to your school this year? Have students flex their journalism skills by writing a column on “the new teacher in town” for the school newspaper (real or fictional). Allow the class to interview you and then assign small groups to create a mock newspaper front page for their story.
Using facts about yourself for each round, gather everyone into the middle of the room, and for each round, students either move to the room’s left or the right as applicable. (Example: “I’m an only child. If you’re an only child, move to the left. If you have siblings, move to the right.”) Encourage students to keep up with how often they were on your side of the room or if they frequently shared a side with a particular peer or two. Discuss how similarities foster connection, and differences foster opportunities for exploration.
Share a photo of yourself at your students’ age, along with pop culture and personality features from that time. For example, “My favorite movie when I was your age was Toy Story, my favorite drink was Sunny D, and I loved having glow-in-the-dark shoelaces.” Then, pass out a list of similar questions and have students complete their own worksheet to reciprocate the connection. Being reminded that your teacher was once a regular kid like you (even if it was, like, 100 years ago) is always a fun experience for a student.
Whatever you decide to do, remember that the best thing you can give your students is simply your time and attention. They might not remember everything you teach them this year, but they’ll remember your intentional presence and how you valued them as individuals enough to connect with them.
As you plant the seeds that will grow into meaningful relationships, know that we’re right there with you as part of your community, toolkit, and team. Whether it’s on-demand PD, in-product implementation support, or just having a real person ready to answer a question, our goal is the same as yours: make this year better for your students.
Mary Lou McCaslin is a former English teacher based near Memphis, Tennessee where she lives with her husband and three kids. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, snuggling her dog, Lilo, and scrolling Pinterest for the next perfect arts and crafts project to spend her money on.
Kallie Markle writes from Northern California, where she also attempts to learn the piano, raise two teenagers, and read a lot of British spy novels.
August 1, 2025 6:00 am
K–8 Program Meets Expectations in Focus & Coherence, Rigor & Mathematical Practices, and Usability — Highest Possible Rating
Tempe, AZ — August 1, 2025 — Imagine Learning, the nation’s leading provider of digital-first K–12 learning solutions, today announced that Imagine IM K–8, its core mathematics program, received a perfect score from EdReports across all three evaluation Gateways. EdReports — an independent, evidence-based nonprofit reviewer of instructional materials — awarded the highest rating (“Meets Expectations”) in every grade level, making Imagine IM one of the few math programs to earn an “all-green” designation across K-8.
“We are thrilled and proud to see Imagine IM K–8 recognized with EdReports’ top ratings across all grade levels,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “Our team is committed to building coherent, rigorous, and accessible math experiences for every learner. To have that work affirmed by a trusted, educator-led review is deeply rewarding.”
Built on the acclaimed IM Math v.360 from Illustrative Mathematics® and optimized by Imagine Learning, Imagine IM K–8 emphasizes a problem-based learning approach that develops both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, while offering multiple opportunities for students to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems.
The program includes robust supports to make math accessible and engaging for all students, including multilingual learners and those with diverse needs. Educators benefit from embedded instructional guidance and a flexible blend of digital and print resources, making implementation easy across classroom settings. This combination of rigor, accessibility, and teacher usability has driven strong results — and now earns affirmation from EdReports’ rigorous review.
EdReports’ Three Gateways:
EdReports evaluates instructional materials in three key areas:
This recognition comes at a pivotal time. As states and districts plan for upcoming math adoptions and prioritize high-quality instructional materials, EdReports evaluations are central to curriculum decisions. Imagine IM’s all-green rating confirms its alignment to today’s instructional priorities and educator expectations — placing it among the top tier of math programs reviewed.
To see the full evaluation and evidence behind the rating, visit EdReports.org and search “Imagine Learning Imagine IM”
About Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental solutions. Imagine Learning. Empower potential.® Learn more: imaginelearning.com.
July 9, 2025 8:00 am
New system helps educators and school districts meet early literacy mandates, streamline data use, and personalize instruction
Tempe, AZ — July 9, 2025 — Imagine Learning, a leading provider of digital-first PreK–12 solutions, today announced the launch of Imagine+ Assessment, a comprehensive K–12 assessment suite that combines screening, diagnostic, and formative tools in one cohesive system. Built to address rising demands for early identification of learning delays and impediments, real-time instructional support, and reduced over-testing, the suite enables educators to act on data without disrupting learning.
The Imagine+ Assessment suite includes:
“Educators aren’t asking for more assessments—they’re asking for better outcomes,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “Imagine+ Assessment gives them the timely, relevant data they need from a single system built for instruction, not just evaluation.”
The need is urgent. In 2024, 40 percent of fourth-grade students scored below the Basic level in reading—the highest percentage of struggling readers in more than 30 years, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Districts face mounting pressure to identify gaps early and intervene before students fall further behind.
Assessment Designed for Classroom Realities
Imagine+ Assessment integrates directly with Imagine Learning instructional solutions such as Imagine Language & Literacy® and Imagine MyPath®, enabling personalized learning pathways from assessment results. It also complements a district’s existing assessment tools, allowing educators to strategically fill gaps and provide students with personalized support without overhauling their current infrastructure.
The suite’s robust data reporting supports decision-making at individual student, classroom, school, and district levels, and student diagnostics, classroom trends, and systemwide progress are all visible through one platform. Lexile® and Quantile® measures are included.
Meeting Pressing Needs Without Adding Burden
Imagine+ Assessment addresses several of today’s most critical instructional challenges:
The suite is now available nationwide and can be implemented independently or as part of a broader Imagine Learning solution.
About Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental solutions. Imagine Learning. Empower potential.® Learn more: imaginelearning.com.
June 30, 2025 9:00 am
Burned out from another long school year? Forget bubble baths and five-step to-do lists — this no-nonsense take on summer self-care shares how to set boundaries and prioritize yourself, from saying no without guilt to redefining what productivity means.
With summer break comes a few truths: you need rest, you probably won’t get as much as you deserve, and every blog on the internet will tell you to light a candle and write a gratitude list. That’s right — it’s the season of blog posts and op-eds titled 5 Self-Care Tips for Teachers (or something similar). In theory, that’s great. And let’s be honest, we’ve written them too. No one can argue that teachers work extremely hard and deserve a dream vacation, a deep tissue massage, or long soaks in endless bubble baths.
The problem? It’s never that easy. Who has the time? Or the money? Self-care lists often include suggestions that feel like just another task to check off (gratitude lists, we’re looking at you) or give advice that’s totally unrealistic.
But the truth is, you do need to prioritize yourself during the break. Recent findings from RAND show that 60% of you are burned out, and 75% are struggling to find the joy in teaching anymore. That’s why, this summer, self-care is all about setting boundaries.
Here are a few realistic ways to do that.
You’ve said “yes” all year, but setting boundaries begins with the radical act of saying “no.” Easier said than done, right? From family responsibilities or caregiving to managing a side hustle, you can’t always say no, which is precisely why you have to when you can.
The hard truth is, there are only 24 hours in a day, and if you say yes to everything, you won’t have the energy or space to show up fully for anything. Sometimes, it might mean turning down something fun or even something you really feel you should say yes to — not because it’s not worth your time, but because you are.
Now for the next hurdle: the guilt. Feeling selfish or like you’re letting someone down is a common side effect of setting boundaries. What’s important to remember is you’re not. So try setting a limit on how many commitments you take on each week, practice pausing before you say yes, and avoid overexplaining — sometimes all it takes is a simple, “I’d love to, but I need a quiet one.”
For many of us, the first and last thing we do each day is check our phones. Texting, working, scrolling, researching — digital technology has completely transformed how we live. But it turns out that 24/7 access to everyone and everything is not great for your brain. Increased anxiety and depression, disrupted sleep, and shorter attention spans are just a few of the side effects of being switched on all the time.
To put it simply, it’s just not healthy to look at screens as much as we do. Summer is the perfect time to take a step back and try a digital detox — a conscious effort to reduce or eliminate digital devices. We’re not suggesting you go full Do Not Disturb until August. You can, however, set a digital curfew, log out of your school inbox, and have social media-free days each week. As someone who recently deleted an app that stole far too many hours of my life, I can report that it works.
A realistic detox isn’t about ditching tech completely, and it won’t look the same for any two people. Set clear goals that work for your lifestyle, commit to a realistic timeframe that feels manageable, and don’t worry if it’s a little uncomfortable at first — that’s part of the process. Most of all, enjoy the freedom.
Lastly, here’s a little-known secret: you don’t need to make the most of every day — and sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is be unproductive. That’s right, you’re allowed to do absolutely nothing on purpose. Modern society tends to praise constant productivity, and it’s easy to start linking your self-worth to how much you’ve achieved. Rest doesn’t need to be earned (but let’s be honest, every teacher already has).
What does this look like in practice? Honestly, it’s different for everyone. For some, it’s putting your phone on Do Not Disturb, drawing the curtains, and watching movies without guilt. For others, it’s having a hot coffee without trying to tick things off the to-do list before anyone else wakes up. Basically, wherever your bar is, lower it, and don’t for a second feel bad about it.
If there’s one thing to take away from this blog post, it’s this: this summer is not about being better or reinventing yourself — it’s about being rested, protected, and finally off the clock.
Anise Lee is a Scotland-based writer with a background in education and marketing. She holds degrees in both fields and is particularly interested in storytelling. When she’s not binge-reading fiction or falling down a social media rabbit hole, she’s probably daydreaming about her next vacation — with her cat always nearby.
June 2025
All middle and high school math and reading lessons will feature modernized content. The core lesson structure and sequence will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity while enhancing engagement.
Updated K–3 lessons in Imagine MyPath Reading better align with science of reading principles, strengthening foundational reading instruction. In response to state legislation, we have removed three-cueing methodology, ensuring our content meets educational requirements while providing clear, research-based instruction.
June 2025
New science of reading activities are now available across all Essentials levels, with targeted vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency exercises that complement core phonics instruction.
Slides throughout Imagine Sonday System 1, 2, and Essentials have been upgraded to HTML format for faster loading and the inclusion of ADA compliance features, including alt text and updated fonts.
The new Help Center replaces the Support site to improve navigation and level of detail in support documentation. Static PDF User Guide content on the current digital site will be repurposed and is now housed dynamically in the new Help Center.
Teacher and administration platform URLs will now reflect Imagine Learning branding and be found at imaginesonday.com (old URLs will redirect automatically, but we recommend updating bookmarks).
June 2025
