Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders
Times of uncertainty in K–12 education: 3 takeaways for district leaders
April 8, 2025
Editor’s note: This is a topic that is changing every day. The information shared in this post is based on the author’s thoughts as of the date of posting. You’re probably familiar with the saying that “the only constant in [...]
Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
Books on holidays and traditions: Tips from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
February 10, 2025
Categories:
Reading
| Products:
Accelerated Reader,
myON
In recent Renaissance blogs, we explored the benefits of nonfiction books for students, as well as the power of book series to engage students in daily reading. In this blog, we’ll continue the conversation by looking at an [...]
Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices
Prevent chronic absenteeism with data-driven MTSS practices
January 14, 2025
Categories:
MTSS
| Products:
eduCLIMBER,
Renaissance Fundamentals
Chronic absenteeism was a problem in many schools and districts prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, however, chronic absenteeism rates have only increased. We know that students who miss school don’t learn the content and skills they need [...]
Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
Engaging students in nonfiction: Insights from an Accelerated Reader quiz writer
November 15, 2024
Categories:
Reading
| Products:
Accelerated Reader
Renaissance’s annual What Kids Are Reading report highlights popular books from kindergarten through grade 12, using data from our Accelerated Reader and myON programs. In browsing the report’s grade-level book lists, you’ll find a number of well-known fiction titles, [...]
Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS
Attend to the whole child: Addressing non-academic factors in MTSS
October 28, 2024
We’ve all heard it, and the research clearly supports it. To truly drive student success, districts must adopt educational strategies and programs that cater to the “whole child.” Students’ social and emotional behaviors, as well as their attitudes toward school and [...]
How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention
How to individualize instruction for students: Differentiation vs. intervention
October 7, 2024
Meeting the diverse needs of every student in a classroom can be challenging, even for seasoned educators. Whether it’s helping students who are at risk of falling behind or tailoring lessons for those who need an extra challenge, individualizing instruction [...]
What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education
What’s in a name? Understanding diagnostic assessment in education
September 13, 2024
Categories:
Assessment
Choosing a name for a product takes a lot of thought. One classic blunder supposedly involved the Chevrolet Nova, which did not sell well in Latin America because its name translates as “no go” in Spanish. This is actually [...]
Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson
Effective whole group instruction: Engaging every student, every lesson
August 16, 2024
As an educator, you’ve probably noticed just how impactful whole group instruction can be for your students. It’s a dynamic teaching method that sets the stage for new learning and helps assess student comprehension. But how can you make sure [...]
Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)
Creating Accelerated Reader book quizzes for Dog Man (and other popular series)
July 30, 2024
Categories:
Reading
| Products:
Accelerated Reader
One of the most common questions we hear from educators is, How can we motivate students to read more? New research published in the latest edition of our What Kids Are Reading report highlights an often overlooked strategy: Encourage [...]
Connecting assessment and instruction: What should “personalized learning” really mean?
Connecting assessment and instruction: What should “personalized learning” really mean?
June 10, 2024
Personalized learning is a hot topic in K‒12 education. Of course, personalization can be viewed as the continuation of a much older dialogue around differentiation, and it’s also closely related to the concept of responsive teaching. As always, [...]
