Implementing a Response to Intervention (RTI) program in middle school can come with unique challenges. Instructional technology can be extremely useful in helping middle schools effectively implement RTI. What should you look for?

Hoke County Schools, a Classworks partner district, has received several accolades including the award for North Carolina Innovator in Digital Learning. We spoke with Hoke County's superintendent and a classroom teacher about how Classworks supports their goal to innovate teaching and learning.

To ensure that new instructional resources are not only implemented but woven into instructional practices, the right training and processes must be put in place. Read how Wayne County set up a plan for success.

You and your students are always the best part of our year, and 2018 was no exception. Thank you for all you do! We feel honored to work with the best community of educators and partners, and we are excited about the amazing work we’ll do together for students in 2019.

Here how one middle grades math teacher uses digital problem-solving activities to prepare her students for the end of year test.

The dedicated teachers and hard-working students at Norwood Elementary have created an amazing learning environment to achieve success. Here are a few ways Norwood Elementary uses incentives paired with Classworks instruction to increase achievement.

Trip Elementary successfully weaves technology into classroom learning. The key: Incorporating standards-based digital reading and math activities into their lesson plans.

You’re in the process of implementing a 1:1 device initiative. What should you consider to achieve maximum effectiveness in the classroom? Read more about how make sure your 1:1 device initiative is successful.

Hector Baeza, Principal at C.A. Donehoo Elementary, AL, knew the STAR reading scores he was looking at were not reflective of what his students could accomplish. As a result, it was a challenge to make instructional decisions based on those scores. He and his team quickly put a plan in place to change that.

You’ve been working hard with your students on achieving academic success all year. As you take the time to prepare them for some of the more difficult concepts on the tests, use your digital reading and math lessons for additional support.

A recent Education Week article* considers four purposes for assigning math problems to help students deepen mathematical understanding. Use Classworks Applied Math to give your students meaningful math practice that addresses each of the four areas.

How often have you heard, “my elementary schools are doing great, but my middle schools are struggling or stagnant?” Continuing the trajectory of growth in middle school is a challenge, but not impossible. How did one South Carolina school district do it?

Use the Renaissance STAR 360 Instructional Planning Report paired with Classworks Applied Math to effectively group students.

When we individualize learning for students we focus on the needs of one student at a time. When we differentiate learning the focus shifts to the needs of groups of students. Both are essential to create an environment for optimal learning.

Part of building mathematical communications skills includes the ability to build justifications. Help students to not only figure out the problem, but communicate how they solved it, and why their answer is correct!

Classworks recently embarked on a partnership with the Georgia Department of Corrections. DOC programs across the country are embracing education as a powerful tool to break the cycle of recidivism. Read about how Classworks supports correctional education programs.

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You and your students are always the best part of our year, and 2018 was no exception. Thank you for all you do! We feel honored to work with the best community of educators and partners, and we are excited about the amazing work we’ll do together for students in 2019.

Digital problem-solving activities in kindergarten? We interviewed one kindergarten teacher who is using them with her class with great success!

One of the most pervasive neuromyths is the Learning Styles approach. The thought is that each student has a favored approach that makes learning easier for them. Some are visual learners, some auditory, and others kinesthetic. Imagine the look on an algebra teacher’s face as she tries to explain the Pythagorean Theorem to a “kinesthetic learner.”

Webb Elementary achieved the most gains in their district during the 2014 - 2015 school year. A remarkable achievement for a school that was named an Alabama Focus School just one year prior! WES was also awarded the CLAS Banner School Award for growth in academic performance! Find out how.

Classworks recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Gearl Loden, Superintendent of Tupelo Public Schools and 2014 Mississippi State Superintendent of the Year.

We hope you’ve had an amazing summer! Ours was productive! Here’s a breakdown of the new things you have available in Classworks. Plus, attend one of our upcoming web events to hit the ground running with Classworks.

The 2017 hurricane season left an enormous impact on communities across the country. However, teachers are resilient! Together, they're finding creative ways to dive back into their lessons without the resources they once had to support them.

How can technology make closing gaps in classroom and giving every student what they need more feasible? One way is by helping you make students’ assessment data actionable. Here are some practical ways to put your data to work.

World Teachers Day is one of our favorite days to celebrate the people who give our company purpose. This week we had the opportunity to interview a middle school literacy teacher about her teaching journey.

What did you want to be when you grew up; a doctor, an architect, an astronaut? Sure, these are all perfectly attainable career goals, but when was the first time you began to question your ability to get there?

One of the biggest challenges we sometimes face as teachers is to keep pace with students. We sat down with two exceptional educators that have cracked the code when it comes to motivating students.

Teachers in Marion County Schools have a reason to celebrate after seeing their winter Scantron assessment results. Students experienced tremendous growth in all strands for both reading and math!

Hoke County Schools, a Classworks partner district, has received several accolades including the award for North Carolina Innovator in Digital Learning. We spoke with Hoke County's superintendent and a classroom teacher about how Classworks supports their goal to innovate teaching and learning.

Connecting with teachers who are using Classworks to support students is why Winter PD is our favorite time of year. Thanks for sharing ideas and telling us how you are innovating with Classworks!

Here’s a lesson plan idea for using a poem to conduct a close read.

We're giving you an inside look at new updates for back-to-school!

It takes a special person to be a teacher, and while every teacher deserves our praise, we wanted to take a moment and highlight a couple that make what we do so worthwhile!

Today we’d like to give a special shout-out to someone dedicated to improving the lives of students. And, it’s not just because she’s the school improvement specialist!

This year, 87% of students showed growth on their NWEA MAP scores in reading and math, compared to just 50% in years prior.Learn how Southside found the right recipe to drive their scores to the top.

Take a look at this quick video that highlights the brand new features for teachers!

Check out this quick web interview to see how one school worked through their decision making process and found the solution that was right for them!

From now until March 31st, students with the highest time-on-task and greater than 80% mastery will be eligible to win one of 500 custom designed All-Star t-Shirts! Winners will be announced the week of April 8th, 2019.

Implementing a Response to Intervention (RTI) program in middle school can come with unique challenges. Instructional technology can be extremely useful in helping middle schools effectively implement RTI. What should you look for?

Read our Interview with AL Superintendent of the Year, Randy Wilkes, to find out why he's celebrating a 96% graduation rate!

To ensure that new instructional resources are not only implemented but woven into instructional practices, the right training and processes must be put in place. Read how Wayne County set up a plan for success.