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If you’re a parent or educator of young children, you’ve probably felt that familiar twist of concern watching a kindergartener tap away at a tablet or sit in front of a computer screen. The worry is real, and it’s valid. We’ve all seen the research about excessive screen…

Remember the excitement of field trip days? The permission slips, the bus rides, the chance to see learning come alive outside classroom walls? For many schools today, those experiences have become casualties of shrinking budgets. Transportation costs, admission fees, and staffing requirements have forced districts to make tough…

This summer, school and district leaders across the country faced an unsettling uncertainty: federal education funds traditionally disbursed on July 1 were frozen with little warning. Billions of dollars meant to support students, particularly those who are most in need, were held up pending a “programmatic review” by…

How to Turn Reading Insights into Real Impact Reading assessment data is only as powerful as what you do with it. In a recent Progress Learning webinar, Sophia G. Brown, M.Ed.—a Dyslexia Therapist, literacy scholar, and equity advocate—challenged educators to move…

In today’s science classrooms, engagement isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between students memorizing facts and truly understanding the world around them. That’s why educators like Dr. Suneetha Panda, Science Department Chair at Central High School in…

AI in Education: Why It’s No Longer Optional AI is already reshaping how we live, work, and learn, and that includes your classroom. Whether you’re ready to dive in or still have questions, one thing is certain: your students are using AI. Other educators are, too. The good…

As the school year winds down, many educators are already thinking ahead to the next. Whether you’re planning to sharpen your skills, explore new strategies, or meet certification requirements, summer is the perfect time for professional development (PD). But with so many options out there, how do you…

When it comes to preparing students for high-stakes exams, practice truly makes perfect. Mock assessments—realistic, full-length practice exams—play a crucial role in helping students gain confidence, identify knowledge gaps, and refine test-taking strategies. At Progress Learning, we understand the importance of providing high-quality, standards-aligned mock assessments that…

Creating Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of a special educator’s role. While every student’s needs are unique, the process of writing clear, measurable, and legally compliant goals is essential. AI-powered IEP goal generators have emerged as a tool…