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6 Great Reads about Inspiring Women for Kids of All Ages

Were you aware March is both Women’s History Month and National Reading Month? What a great opportunity to combine those two themes for some compelling reading about impressive women! We’ve rounded up a collection of…

March 1, 2016 At Home

Strategies to Prep for Spring Testing

Spring testing season can be a stressful time—for both students and teachers! But if you start planning now, you can have a roadmap to keeping your entire school or district motivated and prepared for the…

February 8, 2016 In the Classroom

Super Bowl Party Ideas Sure to Keep the Kids Entertained

As you prepare for the festivities this weekend, it can be tough to think of ways to keep kids happy and entertained during the long game. Whether you’re rooting for the Panthers or the Broncos,…

February 3, 2016 At Home

How IXL Can Save You Time with the EngageNY Curriculum

Do you use EngageNY math in your classroom? Are you struggling to complete all the necessary lesson components during your instructional time? We’ve enlisted the help of IXL Training Specialist Lauri Susi to break down…

February 1, 2016 In the Classroom

When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, Keep Students Learning with IXL

Snowstorms are in full force, and so are snow days! While it’s important for everyone to stay safe and off the roads, the interruptions to the regular school schedule can make keeping on track with…

January 26, 2016 At Home

How to Implement IXL with an RTI/MTSS Model

We’re back with another entry in our Administrator Blog Series! If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out last week’s post on word problems and the math fluency gap. This week, we’re talking about…

January 21, 2016 In the Classroom

Black History Month: Free 2nd and 3rd Grade Lessons Available to Download

February is Black History Month, a perfect time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. Our Professional Learning team has put together materials and suggested resources for four 45-minute…

January 19, 2016 In the Classroom

“I Have a Dream”: Lesson Plans for MLK Day

MLK Day is almost here and we’ve gathered up some meaningful ways to remember the extraordinary man who inspired this holiday. From the “I Have a Dream” speech to inspired found poetry, here’s how to…

January 12, 2016 In the Classroom

Introducing Language Arts for 1st Grade!

We’re ringing in the new year with a new grade level – language arts for 1st grade! Plus, more language arts and math skills in other grades – keep reading to learn more….

January 5, 2016 At Home

4 Ideas to Incorporate IXL Social Studies in Your Lessons

No matter what your style of teaching, IXL fits with your lesson plans! We previously shared some ideas for implementing IXL science in your classroom, and now we’d like to suggest some ways to engage…

December 11, 2015 In the Classroom

4 Ways to Implement IXL Science in Your Classroom

As the year draws to a close (already?!) and you begin planning for the upcoming semester, we have some tips on how to get started with IXL’s new science content. IXL is designed for a…

December 9, 2015 In the Classroom

Teaching strategies for students who don’t speak English

How many diverse languages do the students in your class speak? The population of English language learners (ELLs) has been steadily increasing, so chances are you’ve had at least one ELL student in your class….

December 1, 2015 In the Classroom
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