K12 Coalition Acquires Keys to Literacy and Professional Development Institute, Furthering Mission to Drive Positive Student Outcomes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – K12 Coalition™ has acquired Keys to Literacy (KTL) and Professional Development Institute (PDI), uniting with two of the nation’s most respected leaders in literacy curriculum and professional learning. These acquisitions are rooted in a shared belief that the key to solving the biggest challenges in education, from improving student literacy outcomes to retaining […]
The Bergen Record: Absenteeism in our schools
New Jersey can’t afford to lose another generation to absenteeism and shaky literacy foundations. As Staff Writer Mary Ann Koruth recently reported, high school math and reading scores are plummeting — a decline seen across all grades since the pandemic. One key driver is chronic absenteeism. The pandemic nearly doubled the number of students missing […]
DATIA K12: Solving the continuing education “credit mill” problem
School districts are quietly bleeding resources on ineffective professional learning. In many districts, teachers can earn permanent salary increases by completing Continuing Education (CE) graduate-level courses—fifteen credit hours often translates into a permanent salary increase of $2,000–$5,000. The intent is good: to ensure teachers are continuously improving their practice and in some states, meeting requirements […]
Indiana Department of Education Approves RedThread Literacy for K-8 Core Reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has approved RedThread Literacy, developed by K12 Coalition’s Lavinia Group, for the state’s High-Quality Curricular Materials (HQCM) advisory list. RedThread Foundations (K-5) and RedThread Knowledge (K-8) are recommended for Core Reading, making it one of the few literacy programs recognized for both elementary and middle school. […]
Indy Star: IREAD retention requirements emphasize need to invest in student success
In a guest commentary for The Indianapolis Star, K12 Coalition CEO Jim Hall emphasizes the urgency of supporting Indiana’s third graders under the new IREAD retention law. With students now required to demonstrate reading proficiency or face retention, Hall argues that summer learning, Science of Reading training and targeted interventions — not just retention — […]
The Learning Counsel: We’re Losing Promising Teachers at the Finish Line
Every year, school leaders look to fill vacancies, and every year, strong teacher candidates are stopped short. Not by a lack of ability, but by inadequate preparation and support systems. These are candidates who’ve completed their coursework, student teaching, and demonstrated their commitment, only to be blocked at the finish line. In a moment when […]
The 74: When Students Don’t Show Up, It’s Not the Kids Failing. What Schools Should Do
Educator’s view: Chronic absenteeism is one of the most urgent signals that students are struggling. It can’t be solved with lectures or punishments. This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Chronic absenteeism is one of the most urgent and misunderstood signals that students are struggling to connect with school […]
New Jersey Approves iteach® as New Path to Teacher Certification
State expands fast-track licensure options to address ongoing teacher shortage DENTON, TX – The New Jersey Department of Education has approved iteach®, a nationally accredited and competency-based teacher licensure program powered by K12 Coalition, as an official pathway, opening new doors for aspiring educators across the state. The approval allows working professionals, career changers, and […]
National Center for Grow Your Own Partners with Passage Preparation to Expand Access to High-Quality Licensure Test Preparation for Aspiring Educators
Washington, D.C. The National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO), a national leader in strengthening educator pipelines through removing financial barriers for aspiring teachers, has announced an exclusive partnership with Passage Preparation™, a premier provider of educator licensure assessment preparation. This collaboration is designed to accelerate the success of teacher candidates served by state education […]
Teaching Channel Expands Empower Platform with Learning Center
Teaching Channel Expands Empower Platform with Learning Center Educators now have access to more than 300 flexible, on-demand professional learning courses they can use to create customized professional development programs Eagan, MN — Teaching Channel, a leading provider of online professional learning for educators, today announced a significant expansion of its EMPOWER Platform’s Learning Center, […]