New Product: FEV Tutor for Algebra I
FEV Tutor provides live one-to-one virtual tutoring designed to support individual student learning needs across core content areas. Learning List recently reviewed the content for Algebra I.
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Factors to Consider When Selecting Intervention Materials
When our Learning List team talks to district staff, we hear a variety of responses to the question, “How are you currently selecting resources to support Tier I intervention?” Answers range from systemic processes with district-wide solutions to teachers each selecting their own materials from multiple sources. The results of intervention are equally varied. Ensuring successful intervention requires consideration of …
New Product: Voyager Sopris Learning’s Voyager Passport for TEKS
Does your district have students who would benefit from teacher-led reading intervention? Take a look at Learning List’s review of Voyager Passport published by Voyager Sopris Learning. Voyager Passport is a teacher-led reading intervention for students with reading challenges. The materials are available in both print and digital formats. The digital materials mirror the print materials. The goal of the …
New Product: TPS’s STEAM into English Learners Language Arts for Texas Proclamation 2020
Is your district looking for materials to support English Learners Language Arts for middle school students? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM in English Learners Language Arts. TPS’s STEAM into English Learners Language Arts (TPS ELLA) is a comprehensive English language arts program for the grade 7 and 8 English Learner Language Arts course. The materials …
New Product: TPS’s STEAM into Practical Writing for Texas Proclamation 2020
Have you thought of using STEAM to teach writing? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM into Practical Writing (TPS Practical Writing). TPS’s Practical Writing is a comprehensive program for the high school Practical Writing course. The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Practical Writing focuses instruction on the student expectations of the TEKS, …
New Product: TPS’s STEAM into Reading I-III for Texas Proclamation 2020
Are you looking for a product that encourages students to choose their own reading selections? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM into Reading I-III (TPS Reading). TPS’s Reading is a comprehensive reading program for the high school Reading I, II, and III courses. The same material is used for all courses. The materials are available in …
New Product: TPS’s English I-IV for Texas Proclamation 2020
Have you thought about using STEAM to teach ELA? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s English I-IV. TPS’s English I-IV is a comprehensive English language arts program for grades 9-12 (English I-IV). The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Englishfocuses on using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities as a basis for instruction …
Teacher Shortages
With school starting, districts across the country are scrambling to find teachers for their classrooms. Yesterday, educators and policymakers gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma to attend the Oklahoma Teacher Pipeline Summit to discuss long-term solutions to the teacher shortage. Some of the policy-based solutions that were discussed include: State-funded loan forgiveness, scholarships or signing bonuses for university-prepared teachers who commit to …
New Product Review: Learning Farm
Learning Farm is a supplemental online program that provides instruction and adaptive practice activities that address specific Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in mathematics, English language arts/reading, and science for students in grades K-8. Instruction is presented in interactive learning activities that support independent practice, review, and preparation for standardized tests. Learning List recently reviewed mathematics resources for grades …
Defining Roles: Standards vs. Curriculum vs. Instructional Materials
Educators and publishers often use the terms “standards,” “curriculum” and/or “instructional materials” interchangeably. Moreover, many educators consider their instructional materials to be their curriculum. However, each of these terms represents a distinct component of an educational program. In the sections that follow, we provide explanations of each of these terms to differentiate their meanings in the context of PreK-12 education. …