The blog
Reading science, classroom practice and what we are learning from the districts using Amira.
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Behind Every Data Point Is a Child
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Instructional Strategies
How Amira Supports Classroom Routines (and Empowers Teachers and Students)
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Instructional Strategies
The Reading Brain Loves Routines
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Assessments
What the First Assessment Really Tells Us
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Ethical AI & Data Use
Welcome Back: Celebrating the Magic of a New School Year and How We Protect It
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AI in Education
What Schools and Families Should Know About Amira, Privacy, and Student Data
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Agentic Learning
Not All AI Is the Same: A Guide to What’s Actually in Your Child’s Classroom
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Agentic Learning
Before Your District Adopts Another AI Tool, Read This
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What Parents Are Really Wondering When They Ask About AI in Schools
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Assessments
What One Second-Grade Classroom in Louisiana Can Teach District Leaders About Early Reading Intervention
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AI in Education
What Agentic Learning Actually Looks Like in Schools — And How One Superintendent Is Making It Real
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AI in Education
AI, Literacy, and the Evidence Gap: Key Takeaways From Boston University on Amira Learning
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Biliteracy
The Neuroscience of Biliteracy: Why AI Has to Be Built with Intention
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AI in Education
Beyond Translation: How Districts Are Scaling Spanish + English Growth with AI
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AI in Education
From Resistance to Engagement: Building Teacher Buy-In for New Literacy Tools
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AI in Education
Choosing the Right Literacy Tools: A Guide for District Leaders
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AI in Education
One Platform, Endless Wins: Rethinking Literacy Ecosystems in K–8
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Dyslexia & Reading Risk
How Amira Transforms Dyslexia Screening into Intervention
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Dyslexia & Reading Risk
The Active View of Reading: Moving Beyond the Simple View
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Dyslexia & Reading Risk
The Multiple Deficit Model: Understanding Dyslexia as More Than Phonology
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Dyslexia & Reading Risk
Why IDA Guidelines Matter for Early Dyslexia Screening
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Science of Reading
Applying the Science of Reading with AI: How Amira Delivers Research-Based Reading Growth District-Wide
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News and Events
BLOG | How to Select Validated Edtech Solutions Using Hattie’s Zone of Desired Effects
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Istation Reading
5 Steps to Successfully Implement the Science of Reading in Your District
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Data
3 Keys to Creating a Data-Driven Culture in Your District
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Intervention
5 Ways to Utilize Assessment Data in the Classroom
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Adaptive Instruction
5 Ways to Ensure Every School Has a Cohesive Literacy Instruction Program
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A Comprehensive Framework for Driving Student Growth
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An Educator's Checklist for Choosing Supplemental Curriculum
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Educator Tips
3 Steps for Building Strong Teacher Communities on Your Campus
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Celebrating 25 Years of Education Excellence
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Celebrating Student Partnerships with Innovative Learning
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Accelerated Learning
3 Strategic Actions to Learning Recovery
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English Learners
Essential Tips for Leveraging EdTech to Boost English Learner Achievement
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Leading the Way: How Top Principals Drive Student Success
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Summer
Benefits of Online Summer Learning Programs
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English Learners
Helping English Learners Stay Engaged with School
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Dual Language
Checklist: 7 Dual Language Program Essentials
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Dual Language
Strategies for Building Spanish and English Literacy Proficiency
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Dual Language
The 3 Pillars of Second-Language Education
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Elevate Teacher Expertise to Get Better Student Outcomes
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Intervention
Understanding Dyslexia in the Elementary Classroom
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Assessments
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Dyslexia
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Assessments
4 Ways To Support Elementary Students with Dyslexia
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I Was Principal for a Day and Glimpsed the Future of Education
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Istation Reading
3 Steps to Address Unfinished Learning in Middle School
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Istation Reading
Engage Middle School Readers with Technology
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Assessments
8 Types of Technology-Enhanced Items That Engage Learners
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EdTech
Cultivate Digital Literacy Skills with Technology-Enhanced Items
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Middle School
4 Tips for Keeping Middle School Learners Engaged
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Middle School
4 Steps to Create Authentic Learning Experiences for Middle School Learners
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Early Childhood
4 Steps to Put the Science of Reading into Practice
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Early Childhood
How to Use Evidence-Based Principles for Effective Reading Instruction
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Early Childhood
3 Things to Know About the Science of Reading
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EdTech
4 Ways to Help Teachers Adapt to Technology
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At Home
6 Features to Look for in a Flexible EdTech Tool
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English Learners
Language Development for English Learners and the Edtech Advantage
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English Learners
Develop Bilingual Learners’ Home-Language Literacy Skills
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Accelerated Learning
4 Considerations for Designing an Effective High-Dosage Tutoring Program
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How High-Dosage Tutoring Programs Support Teachers and Foster Student Success
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Accelerated Learning
How Edtech Supports Accelerated-Learning Strategies
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EdTech
How to Use Tech Tools to Their Full Potential
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Social Emotional Learning
5 Ways to Support Social and Emotional Learning During Reading Instruction
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Strategies for Supporting Teacher Well-Being
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Educator Tips
4 Steps to Implementing Continuous Teacher Improvement
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EdTech
How to Choose Technology That Is Accessible for All
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4 Tips to Make the Most of Technology to Increase Student Agency
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Educator Tips
3 Steps for Sustainable Virtual Professional Development
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Educator Tips
4 Blended Learning Strategies to Build Readers by 3rd Grade
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Educator Tips
5 Steps to a Smart Pilot
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Istation Training Topics
5 Factors for Choosing Customized Professional Development
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Early Childhood
The Benefits of Assessing Early Readers with the Big Five
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Adaptive Instruction
How to Create an Instructional Plan that Maximizes Technology
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Adaptive Instruction
The Benefits of Providing Adaptive Technology for Pre-K Learners
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Virtual Learning
8 Benefits of Utilizing Virtual Learning Platforms
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Educator Tips
3 Ways to Utilize ESSER Funding to Mitigate Learning Loss
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EdTech
4 Ways to Successfully Integrate Technology for Extended Learning
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At Home
Keep Students Engaged Through the Summer: 5 Steps for Parents
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Assessments
How Digital Progress Monitoring Can Simplify Your Assessment Process
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Dual Language
3 Key Benefits of Student Biliteracy
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Educator Tips
3 Steps to Implement Teacher Morale Boosters
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Product Updates
1st Grade Auto-Scoring Is Now Available for ISIP™ ORF
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At Home
Virtual Learning Tips for Partnering with Parents
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Blended Learning
Three Takeaways for Blended Learning Buy-In
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Success Stories
How Strong Leadership and Focus on Data Led to District-Wide Literacy Gains
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Istation Training Topics
Build a PD Plan That Meets Teachers Where They Are
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Educator Tips
Create a Classroom Data Board
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Success Stories
How a Tailored Approach to Reading Cultivates Top Readers
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Proven Results
Exceptional Leaders Transform Their District in 5 steps
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Assessments
Discover the Top 10 Must-Haves for Assessments
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Success Stories
Educator Gives Students Courage to “Believe in Themselves”
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Educator Tips
3 Keys to Building Powerful, Effective Reading Programs
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Extended Learning
How One District Transitioned to Remote Learning
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At Home
New Parent Guide Available in Teacher Resources
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At Home
Get At-Home Learning Tips To Empower Parents and Keep Students On Track
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Assessments
Measure Oral Reading Skills Using Fast and Flexible Advanced Speech Recognition Technology
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At Home
The Educator’s Thermometer
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Educator Tips
Recoup Skill Loss with Powerful Intervention Strategies
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Parent Tips
Red Cape Classroom: Make Blended Learning a Part of Your Child’s Day
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Parent Tips
Red Cape Classroom: Keep Your Child Focused Not Frustrated
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Close the Gap
Students Gain 2 Months' Reading Ability Over the Summer
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At Home
At-Home Progress Monitoring During School Closures
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Red Cape Classroom: How to Set Up a Successful Home Classroom
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Red Cape Classroom: Tips for Finding Balance at Home
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Red Cape Classroom: Why Kids Need Routine
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Intervention
Intervention in Action
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Data
One School Engaged with Data and Saw Huge Leaps in Reading
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Success Stories
Program Resources Provide Schools with Targeted Instruction
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Istation Reading
Implementing a New Reading Program? Start with Small Wins.
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How to Improve Digital Equity for All Students
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Actionable, Insightful Data and Performance Scales with Three Multitiered Systems of Support
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Assessments
Computer-Based Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
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Adaptive Instruction
Six Easy Ways to Increase Usage
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Intervention
How Intervention Helped a Failing School Get an A
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Set a Goal and Go After It!
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Dual Language
Learning Languages in a Digital World: Adaptive Technology and Bilingualism
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