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Shareable tips and insightful thoughts on K–12 education from Renaissance teams and educational leaders from Australia and around the world.

August 15, 2024

Turning the Page: Tackling the Myths and Assumptions that Impede Reading in Schools.

1 in 3 students in Australian classrooms struggle with reading, impacting their ability to keep up with lessons.  Teachers estimate that 2.5 hours of curriculum time […]
May 2, 2024

Australia Unveils New Curriculum Version 9: Embracing Innovation in Education

By [Helena Karas, 2024], Renaissance Learning Australia Professional Development Coach and Classroom Teacher  In a landmark move, the Australian education sector has moved all schools across […]
February 19, 2024

Back to Learning: 7 Essential Strategies for Post-Summer Success.

The carefree days of summer have drifted away, and the classroom is here once again. As the days of vacation come to a close, it’s time […]
February 9, 2024

How to Start the Year Right and Prepare for the Back to School Season

The beginning of a school year signifies not only a fresh start for students, but also an opportunity for educators to set the stage for a […]
August 31, 2023

From Wake-Up Call to Path of Transformation on K-12 Literacy Enhancement

As the 2023 NAPLAN results unfold, a stark reality emerges: one in three school students across Australia falls short of meeting minimum numeracy and literacy expectations. […]
August 15, 2023

Introducing Lalilo by Renaissance

Mastery of foundational reading skills is essential for literacy success. Reading research indicates systematic phonics-based programs that develop letter-sound correspondence, word and sentence reading, working memory, and audio […]
July 5, 2023

Children’s Books about Self-Love

By Lisa Heller This month our team has chosen to shine a light on some books that teach children about self-love. In a time where judgement […]
April 21, 2023

See Every Student with the new Renaissance

Renaissance has achieved many milestones in our rich, almost 40-year history. What started as a local company in central Wisconsin, USA has grown into a global […]
April 4, 2023

GL Education joins Renaissance

Renaissance, a global leader in education technology, has acquired GL Education, a provider of formative assessments for schools and school groups in the Australia and over […]
March 13, 2014
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New approaches in supporting struggling readers

By: Gene M. Kerns, PhD, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance USA In his work, Understanding Common Core State Standards, John Kendall cautions that under Common […]