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Weekly NewsBriefs 5/6/24 - 5/12/24
SC teacher shortage could get relief as House passes back-door measure ahead of deadline – By Bristow Marchant, The State State lawmakers took action on Thursday to get legislation that ...
Doug Cauthen
A Personalized Literacy Platform for Teaching Close Reading and Academic Writing Across Subjects
Formats: Web-based application
The LC Staff
The first self-paced, digital solution specifically designed for educators of adolescent students
While literacy is a cornerstone of success across all subjects, many upper elementary and middle school students lack the literacy skills they need to learn effectively. In fact, the most rec...
Doug Cauthen
Detroit Public Schools Community District Adopts Literacy Courseware in 65 Schools
myON provides a personalized literacy environment through high-quality digital texts
The LC Staff
Professional Development Resources from Discovery Education to Support Educators All Summer Long
To help educators prepare for the next school year with the latest and best practices in teaching, Discovery Education presents a curated collection of professional development resources cove...
Doug Cauthen
Valley View School District 365 Adopts Adaptive Reading Program to Boost Literacy for Middle School Students
Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) —Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education ...
Doug Cauthen
New Teachers Teaching New Readers? Follow Five Facets of Structured Literacy
In the beginning… Back-to-school jitters are real, for teachers and students. Every fall I think of teachers who are doing new things. Teachers all over the country are starting their first ...
Diana Phillips
How Parents Can Play a Huge Role Increasing Literacy (and What to Share with Them)
With National Literacy Month upon us, I find myself reflecting on the unique role parents can play to inspire a lifelong love for reading in their children. As a career educator with 14 years...
Brendan Kells
Audiobooks Show Promise in Aiding Literacy Challenges
Literacy rates in America have dropped in recent years. According to the Center for Education Statistics , 37% and 30% of fourth and eighth graders, respectively, do not meet the standard li...
Ruby Doherty
Featured Papers
The Learning Counsel presents journals, papers and briefs on critical topics in Digital Education.
Most will require registration in order to access them, but they are all free.
Addressing Crises in School Absenteeism, Staffing and Privacy: Using a human touch tech solution
Three Near-Term Innovation Areas for K12
An Essential Audio Ingredient in Today’s Accessible Learning Environments
The Gaps Remaining for District Digital Transition
5 Steps to Fixing the Hidden Traffic of Records Management Overwhelming Schools
From Chaos to Learning Recovery: Going from Manual-Digital All the Way to Efficiency
