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A Victory for Literacy in Virginia

Beginning in 2023, the state of Virginia will welcome the science of reading and Structured Literacy into its classrooms. The passage of the Virginia Literacy Act is a sign of landmark progress in the state, and a victory for students, teachers, and families.

An Interview with Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia

Check out this interview with Lexia's Dr. Liz Brooke by Bloomberg Businessweek. The discussion was a follow up to a widely read article by Michael R. Bloomberg about the impact of the pandemic on students and the priority of opening schools.

Teachers Need Support as They Navigate the Emerging World of Educational Technology

There is no doubt about it: Educational technology is here to stay. While much of it seems new thanks to the rapid expansion of the industry, a...

Rethinking Accountability in the Post-No Child Left Behind Era

For more than a dozen years, “accountability” has meant one thing in public education: test scores. In 2001, the federal No Child Left Behind...

4 Ways to Engage Families of English Learners

Family engagement has been widely accepted as one of the key factors that supports student achievement, reduces dropout rates, and positively impacts...

How the Brain Learns To Read: The Brain and Reading Explained

The science of reading is a body of research about how the human brain learns to read and the most effective way to teach reading. Learn more here from Lexia®.

Whole Language vs. Phonics: The History of the Reading Wars

For decades, educators and policymakers have debated the best way to teach students how to read. Learn about the evolution of literacy education here.

Science of Reading Research: Does It Really Work?

The science of reading research is evidence of what works best in literacy instruction. Explore the science of reading research and how to implement it.

13 Teacher Tools That Combine Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence

Unlock the power of Human Intelligence alongside Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Explore how digital tools aid ELA teachers in accelerating student learning while reclaiming valuable classroom time. Discover the harmony between AI and HI for enhanced student outcomes.

Twitter 101: Dos and Don'ts of Sharing Classroom Information Online

This is the third installment in Lexia's five-post Twitter 101 series. Read the first and second installments.
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