The making of fluent readers: Using the Fluency Development Lesson

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The making of fluent readers: Using the Fluency Development Lesson

April 15, 2024

Categories: Reading

Every educator has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect.” But as Vince Lombardi famously said, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” So, what is “perfect” practice? As two of my colleagues recently explained, reading practice is [...]

Why some Spanish assessments aren’t what they appear

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Why some Spanish assessments aren’t what they appear

March 20, 2024

Categories: Assessment,

You’re probably familiar with the idiom “The emperor has no clothes,” which comes from a folktale popularized by Hans Christian Andersen. This idiom refers to logical fallacies, meaning things that are widely accepted as true and praiseworthy but are, [...]

Assessment buyer beware: Is your assessment a “black box”?

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Assessment buyer beware: Is your assessment a “black box”?

February 21, 2024

Categories: Assessment,

A regular part of my job involves responding to questions from educators about our Renaissance assessment suite. Often, these questions involve other products in the market. How are Renaissance’s assessments alike or different? How do they compare in terms of [...]

How to use MTSS in preschool to improve learning outcomes

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How to use MTSS in preschool to improve learning outcomes

February 2, 2024

In a recent blog, we explained how preschool assessment can support great reading outcomes in elementary school. We focused especially on how to help teachers identify children who might benefit from additional support in language and early literacy, and [...]

3 takeaways to enhance the power of practice for literacy

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3 takeaways to enhance the power of practice for literacy

January 24, 2024

When you think of an expert—whether it’s a musician, an athlete, or a chef—the common denominator for their success is most certainly the amount of practice they put in. When it comes to reading, the same holds true: Students who [...]

In K–12 assessment, one size clearly does not fit all

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In K–12 assessment, one size clearly does not fit all

January 8, 2024

Is your assessment truly aligned with your state’s academic standards for reading and math? The answer may surprise you.

Using AI responsibly to support teaching and learning

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Using AI responsibly to support teaching and learning

December 1, 2023

In October, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) released its Principles for the Future of AI in Education at a special event held at the US Capitol. These seven principles stress the responsible use [...]

Why more isn’t always better in K–12 assessment

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Why more isn’t always better in K–12 assessment

November 3, 2023

You’ve probably heard the old adage: If some is good, then more must be better. The irony is that this statement rarely holds true. Even with things that are good, we eventually reach the point where we have enough of [...]

Renaissance completes SOC 2 examination: Fortifying data security in educational software

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Renaissance completes SOC 2 examination: Fortifying data security in educational software

October 10, 2023

We are delighted to announce that Renaissance has recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully concluding our latest SOC 2 examination. This accomplishment underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sensitive data of schools and districts [...]

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The making of fluent readers: Using the Fluency Development Lesson

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Why some Spanish assessments aren’t what they appear

Why some Spanish assessments aren’t what they appear

Assessment buyer beware: Is your assessment a “black box”?

Assessment buyer beware: Is your assessment a “black box”?

How to use MTSS in preschool to improve learning outcomes

How to use MTSS in preschool to improve learning outcomes

3 takeaways to enhance the power of practice for literacy

3 takeaways to enhance the power of practice for literacy

In K–12 assessment, one size clearly does not fit all

In K–12 assessment, one size clearly does not fit all

Using AI responsibly to support teaching and learning

Using AI responsibly to support teaching and learning

Why more isn’t always better in K–12 assessment

Why more isn’t always better in K–12 assessment

Renaissance completes SOC 2 examination: Fortifying data security in educational software

Renaissance completes SOC 2 examination: Fortifying data security in educational software