Oct 11 2022 How AI Can Support K-12 Staffing Shortages for Reading Instruction In a recent article for eSchool News our founder and CEO, Ameeta Jain, addressed how artificial intelligence (AI) can provide personalized reading practice for young children. “The latest test results show that fourth graders’ average reading skills have dropped…the biggest decline in … Read more
There are many reasons for why a child might struggle to read. If a child is too young, they simply might not be ready to learn to read. Other children might have learned to dislike reading and avoid it, falling behind in the process. However, learning disorders also could be at the heart of a … Read more
Early literacy skills correlate with future success in school. A child who struggles to read in first grade has a 90 percent likelihood of struggling to read in fourth grade. In addition, reading proficiency in third grade is a strong indicator of the successful completion of high school; children who do not meet benchmark reading … Read more
People of all ages manage their emotions in different ways, and sometimes their mechanisms may not be constructive. Often, the skills to manage emotions are learned in childhood, but as with any subject, some kids have an easier time with it than others. There are various reasons for this, but there is also hope for … Read more
Smartphones and tablets can be a great option for children to read books anywhere and listen to favorite books via audio formats. While many children are required to accrue a specific number of reading minutes each day for homework, the majority read less than 15 minutes per day Mobile devices could provide convenient access to … Read more
While each school district might have their own preferences of reading apps and programs they use in their classrooms, incorporating research-based reading programs and apps into the curriculum can help students in all grades levels gain proficiency and confidence, too. Reading is crucial to learning; unfortunately, one in four children will grow up not knowing … Read more