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At the end of a long week, sometimes all a teacher needs is a good cup of coffee and some time to talk shop with people who truly get it. That’s the spirit behind Progress Learning’s Ambassador Coffee & Curriculum series, and our November session did…

What happens when students can see—and understand—their own growth? That’s the question Dr. Gillian Phillips, 8th Grade Team Lead and ELA Department Chair at Smokey Road Middle School in Coweta County Schools…

Picture this: You’re standing at the front of your classroom, asking what you thought was a thought-provoking question, only to be met with the familiar sound of silence and thirty pairs of eyes staring back at you. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Getting…

As the school year draws to a close, educators everywhere face a familiar challenge: how to maintain student focus, motivation, and achievement during the final stretch. These last 20 days are often packed with celebrations, assessments, and interruptions—but they also offer a powerful window for reinforcing learning, addressing…

eBooks Summer Learning Loss: This eBook was created using insights and survey responses from nearly 1,000 educators across the United States. It explores the impact of summer learning loss, how teachers and parents can combat it, and how Progress Learning helps.  Summer Learning Guide:…

Summer school isn’t just a time to “catch up”—it’s an opportunity to accelerate learning, close gaps, and set students up for success in the fall. But planning a summer program that’s meaningful, differentiated, and engaging can be a big lift for educators. That’s where Progress Learning comes in! …

At Progress Learning, we’re constantly evolving to meet the needs of educators, and we’re thrilled to introduce our latest enhancement to Item Analysis. This feature, located under the “Results Report,” is designed to give teachers deeper insights into their students’ performance and help…

Announcing the Winners of the Think or Swim Contest To celebrate the launch of our new classroom game Think or Swim, we had a contest! Educators were asked to share how they use this game in their classrooms. Dozens of educators across the country entered, and our team…

ELLs, or English language learners, are students who are acquiring English as a second language. These learners face a unique challenge: not only do they need to master their content and standards, they must also simultaneously learn a new language. This can be extremely challenging for…