9.30.21 To raise my hand or to nod along: 11 questions about MAP Growth answered We’ve all been there: We’re at an important event, like back-to-school night, and we’re nodding along, self-consciously avoiding asking the questions that are burning inside us. We think,... Read more
1.5.21 MAP Growth 101: Everything families need to know If your child takes MAP® Growth™ at school and you’re not sure what it’s for or how it works, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know, from what it is to how... Read more
9.29.20 “Grade-level” text for kindergarten and first grade: More on how reading is a team sport If you’re a reading teacher, I’m sure you’re hearing loud and clear that we need to teach all kids with complex, grade-level text. Access to that text is an equity issue. But wait: What... Read more
9.22.20 Make sense of MAP assessments with the Family Toolkit To all the families out there navigating your way through this unpredictable school year, know this: you’re not alone. The challenges you’re facing are new, complex, and shared by many.... Read more
9.15.20 Top 10 MAP reports for teachers As school resumes during one of the most unusual and uneven learning periods in recent times, it’s more important than ever to understand what students have learned and what they’re ready to... Read more
9.14.20 How to make collaboration with families easier during remote learning Families have always been a critical part of the learning ecosystem, and last spring, their role as supporters of learning for students was elevated. A recent Learning Heroes survey... Read more
9.8.20 Go, team: How parents and teachers can use Lexile measures to support young readers Leticia is in third grade, and she has a good learning team. Leticia is the star player. Then there is her dad, ready to lean in on supporting mostly remote learning this year. Meanwhile,... Read more
3.26.20 4 tips for families homeschooling during the coronavirus pandemic My best friend sent me a hilarious text the other day: “If you see me talking to myself this week, mind your business. I’m having a parent-teacher conference.” She’s a stay-at-home... Read more
2.11.20 Help kids plan for the future with College Explorer College readiness doesn’t just happen when a student receives a diploma. It’s a process that begins with early learners and continues into high school. And according to Achieve, many... Read more
12.12.19 How to make your kindergartener a book worm This fall, my five-year-old daughter started kindergarten—and learning how to read. While she had plenty of practice with letters and their sounds in preschool, she’d never sounded out words... Read more