Category: Elementary Learners (K-5)

Teaching with Technology: Empowering Differentiated Instruction

In the dynamic landscape of education, one size does not fit all. Every student brings a unique set of strengths, experiences, and learning preferences to the classroom. As educators, it’s our responsibility to embrace this diversity and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. However, we recognize that to effectively address the needs […]
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Teaching with Technology: Navigating Personalized Learning to Enhance Student Outcomes

Who Benefits from Personalized Instruction? Meet Dallas, a seventh-grade student facing reading challenges in Ms. Madeline Babcock’s classroom. Every day, he steps into her reading class, unsure of what lies ahead but hopeful for progress. Ms. Babcock has laid out a clear vision: this year is devoted to enhancing reading skills through a three-step roadmap […]
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Unlocking Success: A Guide to Identifying Dyslexia Warning Signs in Students

I. Introduction Understanding the signs of dyslexia in students is more than an educational necessity; it’s a pathway to unlocking their full potential. Early identification of dyslexia is pivotal, not just for academic success but also for nurturing the overall well-being of the child. This guide will delve into the warning signs of dyslexia, emphasizing […]
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Long-Struggling Nevada ELLs See Great Progress with MindPlay

District Profile: Nye County (NV) School District Student Population: enrolled 5,393; special needs, 15%; ELL, 9%; economically challenged, 80% Schools: 17 District Characteristics: urban, suburban and rural; low performance Educator Profiled: Richard Wiley, Director of Student Achievement, Alternative and Adult Education When Richard Wiley assumed his role as Director of Student Achievement, Alternative and Adult Education in Nye […]
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Homeless Students Find Hope For Reading Mastery

MindPlay Reading Helps Homeless Students Advance Their Literacy Skills Interview with: Molly Petrus, Program Manager, Project ACT Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland, OH District Profile: 38,949 students; Grades Preschool to 12; 100% Free/Reduced Lunch Email: Molly.Petrus@clevelandmetroschools.org In 2017, The Director of Project ACT, Dr. Marcia Zashin, heard about MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach (MindPlay) from a […]
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Special Education Facilitator Sees Broad Skill Growth with MindPlay

District Profile: Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX Student Population: • 35,000 students • 54.4% at-risk • diverse, with a large percentage of English language learners • socio-economic: wide range, from high to low Julie White is the Special Education facilitator for Spring Branch ISD in the greater Houston area. With a background as a reading […]
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Texas District Goes From D grade to B (Part 2)

Options and Innovations Propels a Texas District From “D” grade to “B” Part 2 of 2 from the series on district transitions District Profile:District: Manor, TX, Independent School DistrictStudent Population: • Primary populations: Hispanic/Latino: 65%+; African American: 20%+; White: 17%+ • Enrollment: 9,463 Pre-K-12 • Economically disadvantaged: 79% • New students annually: 600-1,000 After Superintendent […]
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