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Making Data Work for You: Analyzing Assessment Data in PLCs In today’s classrooms, data is everywhere—but turning that data into meaningful instruction is where the real challenge lies. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) offer a powerful structure for educators to collaborate, ask critical questions, and make student data actionable.

Great schools start with great teachers, but teacher retention and engagement remain urgent challenges. Burnout, workload, and lack of support are driving educators to reconsider their future in the profession. Administrators have a unique opportunity to change that narrative with practical, actionable strategies that make teachers feel valued,…

South Carolina’s Read to Succeed (R2S) Act, first passed in 2014 and significantly revised by Act 114 in 2024, continues to reshape how schools approach literacy in the early grades. With the summer fast approaching, schools and districts are once again preparing to…

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…

Summer is a valuable time for educators—not just for rest and recharge, but also for professional growth. According to a national RAND study, 99% of U.S. teachers engage in some form of professional development (PD) over the summer—and the majority say…

Every district has a summer school plan. But the real question is—will it work? Our Summer Learning Loss Survey showed that educators know what’s coming: unfinished learning, forgotten routines, and regression in key skills. In fact, 97% of respondents…

Testing season is wrapping up in classrooms across the country. Whether your students have just finished a big assessment—or are counting down the days—the shift in energy is real. After weeks of focus and pressure, many students start to mentally check out. But this post-test period is actually…

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! …

As testing season approaches, the pressure on students—and educators—intensifies. But test prep doesn’t have to be stressful. By integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) techniques into test preparation, schools can create a more supportive environment that nurtures both academic growth and student well-being. SEL isn’t separate from instruction; it enhances…