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, […]
The Baltimore Sun: Solving America’s Literacy Crisis
The latest NAEP report is a somber reminder that too many of America’s students are falling behind in reading. Studies show a strong correlation between elementary school reading proficiency and high school dropout rates, including research concluding that students who are not proficient readers by third grade are four times more likely to drop out […]
Chicago Tribune: The right answer to summer learning loss? Officials hail state program as a winner
More than 700 Lake County, Indiana students who took part in a statewide program aimed at preventing summer learning loss showed double-digit gains in math and reading. Their success mirrored other Summer Learning Labs’ regional sites across the state. More than 9,000 students took part in the program that provided free or low-cost math and […]
Indiana Department of Education: Intentional investments in summer math and reading support show return on investment for students
A new student learning opportunity designed to increase access to high-quality summer programming for Indiana students is showing a return on investment. Data show that after just five weeks of intentional, high-quality instruction provided by the RISE Summer Learning Program during the summer, students who attended the Summer Learning Labs in 2024 achieved double-digit percentage […]
Summer Learning Labs 2024 Program Report
K12 Coalition proudly partnered with Summer Learning Labs, a program designed to address learning loss and boost student achievement across Indiana to achieve remarkable outcomes: participating students gained up to a full year of academic growth in just five weeks using our RISE Summer Learning Program. The 2024 program served nearly 9,000 students across 91 […]