ReadingIQ strikes digital exclusive with Nat Geo Kids
This morning, Age of Learning announced that our ReadingIQ digital library now includes the largest collection of National Geographic Kids digital books available anywhere!
A group of 16 Age of Learning staff volunteers recently helped disadvantaged Los Angeles high school students write their college application essays as part of the Annual Personal Statement weekend organized by 826 LA, a nonprofit that supports students with their writing skills. They proudly joined other groups of volunteers from companies such as Nickelodeon, Amazon, and CAA to help these students. We hope you enjoy these photos from the event. Visit our Facebook page to see some more… https://www.facebook.com/pg/AgeOfLearning/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1774670655993096
Age of Learning-Sponsored National Children’s Reading Habits Study
Reading is the foundation of education and vital to children’s success in school and beyond. Regular reading not only improves vocabulary and school performance, but also helps children develop empathy and self-confidence. And when children fall behind in reading, learning other subjects becomes increasingly difficult with each passing school year. Students unable to read at grade level by 4th grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school.
According to the Nation’s Report Card, more than 6 out of 10 U.S. 4th graders are not reading at grade level.2 For low-income students at high-poverty schools, that number is worse: 8 in 10 are not proficient.3
To understand some of the causes of this reading gap and identify solutions to help close it, Age of Learning recently conducted nationwide surveys of more than 1,000 parents and 1,000 teachers of children ages 2 to 12. Participants reported on children’s access to books and reading habits, and described what they see as the major obstacles to developing confident and successful readers. The data reveals three important factors contributing to the reading gap.
Read more about this study on AgeofLearning.com…
Daring Change in Action: A Conversation with Shauné Zunzanyika
“I haven’t seen any other programs in which kids who lack access to the most cutting-edge tools can engage with them at their own pace, in their own homes.” - Tides Senior Advisor Shauné Zunzanyika, speaking about Age of Learning’s Bring Learning Home initiative
Did you know that Age of Learning’s ABCmouse for Teachers team has launched an ABCmouse Ambassador Program? Exclusively for our most engaged and passionate teachers, the program is designed to harness the expertise of our large community of educators. Our Teacher Ambassadors graciously share their insights with our product team to help ensure we’re creating the best possible experiences for teachers and increasing the impact of ABCmouse in classrooms around the country. Ambassadors also enjoy many perks, including early access to new ABCmouse for Teachers features, exclusive access to additional resources and professional development, opportunities to have regional travel covered when presenting about ABCmouse at conferences, and invitations to ambassador-only community events and contests.
After Record Year, ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools Add Major New Features for the 2018 – 2019 School Year - Age of Learning
We recently rolled out several new features and capabilities for ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. We’re excited to hear how teachers are enjoying all the new tools in ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools in their classrooms.
Age of Learning’s First Staff Volunteer Day Helps Local School
All of us at Age of Learning look forward to more days like these!
ABCmouse Assessments Developed in Collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago Are Helping Drive Meaningful Gains in Literacy and Math - Age of Learning
Our assessment initiative, and collaboration with NORC, have been very important to Age of Learning, and I’m very pleased with our progress.
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