Motivating student reading practice: AR quiz writers’ favorite childhood books
Motivating student reading practice: AR quiz writers’ favorite childhood books
February 9, 2026
Since its launch in 1986, Accelerated Reader has helped millions of students to fall in love with books and reading. AR has also changed how technology is used in classrooms around the world, showing that personalized book recommendations [...]
In education, what’s the real difference between one AI-based tool and another?
In education, what’s the real difference between one AI-based tool and another?
December 3, 2025
It’s notable when a company is so pioneering or dominant within a market that the name of the company or its product becomes synonymous with an entire category. For some people, all photocopiers are “Xerox machines.” Similarly, if we’re asked [...]
Seeing the whole child: Strengthening MTSS for multilingual learners
Seeing the whole child: Strengthening MTSS for multilingual learners
November 19, 2025
As educators, we want to create environments where every student is seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. But when we rely solely on numbers, charts, and test scores, we risk overlooking the full story, especially for multilingual and [...]
AI and the best use of technology in K–12 education
AI and the best use of technology in K–12 education
September 22, 2025
The pace of technological change continues to accelerate. Believe it or not, the first computer I used loaded programs through a cassette drive. Then came the days when computing power was tied to your device’s processor (286, Pentium, etc.). With [...]
Unlocking literacy: The power of hi-lo books for striving readers
Unlocking literacy: The power of hi-lo books for striving readers
August 21, 2025
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) paints an alarming picture of student reading, with just 31 percent of fourth graders and 30 percent of eighth graders performing at or above NAEP proficiency. The data [...]
Inspiring math confidence in education: 3 strategies for success
Inspiring math confidence in education: 3 strategies for success
July 22, 2025
In the 1970s, the audio recording company Memorex created one of the most famous advertisements in history. Ella Fitzgerald, known as the First Lady of Song, stepped up to the microphone and delivered a masterclass in sound. She ended with [...]
Ensuring successful reading and math intervention in MTSS
Ensuring successful reading and math intervention in MTSS
June 10, 2025
The goal of intervention is to accelerate K‒12 student learning. In schools across the country, teams gather regularly to discuss intervention data. Educators pull up progress monitoring graphs, review each student’s trajectory, and consider next steps. This individualized approach, [...]
The benefits of bilingualism and biliteracy for K‒12 students
The benefits of bilingualism and biliteracy for K‒12 students
May 14, 2025
“I have never met a parent who didn’t want the very best for their child.” We suspect that every school and district leader will agree with this statement. Parents and other caregivers want their children to have the best opportunities [...]
Reclaim reading: How to motivate more student reading across K–12
Reclaim reading: How to motivate more student reading across K–12
April 22, 2025
Categories:
Literacy,
Reading
Last month, Renaissance released the latest edition of What Kids Are Reading, the world’s largest annual study of K–12 student reading habits. Drawing on data from more than five million US students, the new report shows you popular print [...]
