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New Science Curriculum Review: HMH Into Science Texas K-8

October 24, 2023October 11, 2023

Looking for an activity-based science curriculum? Don’t miss our reviews of HMH’s Into Science. Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Science (Into Science) is a comprehensive science program for grades K-8. The program focuses on providing student-centered activities intended to “bring out every student’s inner scientist.” Learning List has reviewed the version of the material submitted for state adoption under Texas Proclamation 2024. …

A Radical Rewrite of Texas’ Instructional Materials Laws Threatens to Dismantle the K-12 Market

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

If you care about instructional materials, you need to know about legislation that is sailing through the Texas legislature: House Bill 1605 (Buckley) and its identical companion Senate Bill 2565 (Creighton). The legislation would implement significant changes in how instructional materials are selected and used in Texas classrooms. Why should you care? California, Texas, New York, and Florida have long been …

New Curriculum Review: StrongMind’s Texas English Language Arts

September 6, 2022October 6, 2019

Is your district looking for digital instructional materials for high school English? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of StrongMind’s Texas English Language Arts. StrongMind’s Texas English Language Arts is a comprehensive English language arts program for grades 9-12 (English I-IV). The materials are fully digital. StrongMind Courseware focuses on delivering a powerful and engaging learning experience. Materials are …

New Product Review: Edmentum’s Texas English I

September 6, 2022September 5, 2019

Does your district have students who need to work at their own pace in English? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Edmentum’s Texas English I. Edmentum’s Texas English I is a fully digital, comprehensive program for English I. The material provides a variety of activities to support students’ development of reading and writing skills. The goal of the …

New Product Reviews: Odysseyware Middle School Mathematics and English Language Arts and Reading (Texas Editions)

September 6, 2022November 15, 2017

Learning List has reviewed Glynlyon’s Odysseyware Texas middle school products for mathematics and English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR). Both products are Texas Editions that were developed to address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Both math and ELAR products are comprehensive resources that cover a full year’s content. [Read more…]

New Product Review: Texas Instruments 10 Minutes of Code

August 16, 2022August 30, 2017

Learning List has reviewed Texas Instruments’ 10 Minutes of Code. This supplemental online product introduces students to programming concepts and the basics of coding using Texas Instruments’ TI-84 Plus and TI-Nspire™ graphing calculators. Instruction is provided in short, hands-on lessons that may be completed in about 10 minutes. Resources may be accessed at no cost on the Texas Instruments website …

New Product Review: Empowering Writers Editing, Revising, and More

August 16, 2022August 23, 2017

Empowering Writers’ Editing, Revising, and More is a supplemental writing product that supports writing instruction in grades K-8. Content is available in print format with some teaching materials available on CD-ROM. Instruction focuses on developing students’ effective use of language, including grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Learning List recently reviewed resources for grade 4. [Read more…]

New Product Review: WriteSteps

August 16, 2022August 16, 2017

Learning List recently reviewed WriteSteps, which is a supplemental stand-alone writing program for grades K-5. Resources address the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and state standards for writing and grammar and are available in print and digital formats. Instruction focuses on developing writing skills using the “6 Traits of Quality Writing” framework (i.e., ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, …

New Reviews: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Texas High School Math

September 7, 2022September 3, 2014

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Texas High School Math Series provides comprehensive Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II courses designed specifically for Texas students. Learning List has reviewed each course as submitted for state adoption in Texas. The following is a summary of our reviews.

New Science Curriculum Reviews: PhD Science K-5

November 28, 2023October 23, 2023

Great Minds’ PhD Science Texas (PhD Science Texas) is a comprehensive science curriculum for grades K-5. The material focuses on students making sense of and explaining scientific phenomena. The goal of the program is for students to “engage in learning that builds their coherent understanding of scientific knowledge.” As of September 2023, the materials are available in print only. PhD Science Texas organizes …

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