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Aug 28, 2019

[Free Printable] Make Learning Fun with the Edmentum Brain Game!

The Edmentum Brain Game is a fun, descriptive game that puts an interactive twist on flashcard review by challenging players to describe terms with a partner or group. There are multiple ways to play the game and as a bonus, it can easily be used as a quick activity for the unexpected sick day.

Shawna Klaehn

Jun 28, 2019

How to Optimize Student Performance Through the Science of Timing

Have you ever noticed that, during certain times of the day, your classroom is buzzing, students are working diligently, and everyone is getting along, while during other times of the day, things are a bit chaotic, and you find yourself having to constantly correct behavior and refocus attention? Turns out, there are scientific reasons behind why this happens.

Regina Waddell

Jun 13, 2019

6 Teachers Share Their Secrets to Keeping Students Learning Over the Summer

How do you make sure that your students maintain the wealth of knowledge you worked so hard to teach them over the school year during summer break? We asked our awesome community of educators on Facebook this question and wanted to share their secrets with you.

Brita Hammer

May 07, 2019

[Success Story] How one rural school district is improving student achievement and educational outcomes

Chilton County Schools (CCS), a mostly rural school district located in central Alabama, was looking for an online learning partner who could help the district address multiple initiatives from gra

Regina Waddell

Apr 25, 2019

[Study Island + Exact Path] 3 Secrets to a Successful Implementation from Two Georgia Schools

We know there are countless ways that educators are using Edmentum’s online programs for assessment, practice, and instruction successfully in their classrooms, and we love hearing about educators

McKenna Wierman

Apr 03, 2019

Good Question: How Much Homework Should Students Be Assigned?

Here’s a loaded question—how much homework should students actually be assigned? None? A ton? Somewhere in between? Only on Mondays? Only on weekends? Only for math?

Winnie O'Leary

Feb 14, 2019

6 Tips on Helping Your Child with Homework You Don’t Understand

According to a 2013 Edweek article, about 50% of parents struggle with helping their children with homework, and 46.5% of those parents struggle because they themselves don't understand the subject material. So yes, you are not alone. But, what are some ways you can help your child tackle their nightly workload that seems to be challenging even for you? Here are some tips to help your children with their homework, if you're struggling with the assignment yourself:

Elaine Ho

Jan 31, 2019

6 Tips for Ongoing Content Review with Study Island

State tests are most often in April and May, but you've been teaching since August or September. How do you make sure that what students learned earlier in the school year is still fresh come state test time? Study Island can help!

Regina Waddell