Learning Ovations Apr 143 minSimplifying the Science of ReadingThe science of reading, a simple phrase many of us are now familiar with, has become more of a convoluted conversation than a common...
Learning Ovations Mar 143 minA2i Assessments Maximize Educator EfficiencyThe Letters 2 Meaning (L2M) literacy assessment incorporated into the Assessment to Instruction (A2i) Professional Support System...
Learning Ovations Mar 72 minBetter Information Yields Better Student OutcomesOur latest analysis reveals that the more times students take our A2i Assessments the better their reading outcomes. Our research and...
Learning Ovations Feb 112 minThe Science of ReadingA2i's core utility is built on 13 years of collaboration and research. This work and the resulting findings guide everything Learning...
Learning Ovations Oct 13, 20212 minStart Early, Finish FirstHow High Quality PreK Impacts Literacy Achievement As the search for evidenced-based strategies to improve early childhood literacy...
Learning Ovations Sep 29, 20213 minUsing Technology to Empower (not Replace) TeachersWhile technology serves a noble purpose in the pursuit of improving education, it does this most effectively in a supportive role. Thus,...
Learning Ovations Sep 10, 20212 minUsing Funding for Impact: Making the Shift from Understanding to ImplementationOver the last 20 years, significant strides have been made in better understanding reading science. With the research-drawn conclusions...
Learning OvationsAug 23, 20213 minTips to Maximize Learning this Year“The scores from the first U.S. standardized tests taken during the pandemic are offering an early glimpse of just how far students have...
Learning OvationsAug 13, 20213 minWelcome Back!From the desk of Founder and CEO of Learning Ovations, Jay Connor. Welcome new partners and welcome back to those who are returning for...
Learning OvationsJul 30, 20214 min7 Solutions to Common PD ProblemsA recent article published by EducationWeek discusses the importance of professional development (PD). Specifically, the importance of...
Learning OvationsJul 15, 20213 minAccelerating Social-Emotional Growth and Literacy with A2iDistricts have been scrambling to find effective uses for their newfound funding. In the midst of this search, social-emotional learning...
Learning OvationsJul 1, 20212 minFostering Social-Emotional Growth Through LiteracyIn order to improve equity and education for our students, we need to start thinking beyond assessment and instruction. Acting on this...
Learning Ovations Jun 21, 20212 minOne Step to Better Reading OutcomesThe road towards every child reading at grade level can be complicated. However, that doesn’t mean we have to make it that way for...
Learning Ovations Jun 14, 20212 minEducating for a Better Tomorrow Starts with Equity TodayEquity should always top the priority list when considering how to improve student achievement and close the learning gap. Equity in...
Learning OvationsJun 11, 20212 minEducating for a Better Tomorrow Starts with Equity TodayEquity should always top the priority list when considering how to improve student achievement and close the learning gap. Equity in...
Learning OvationsJun 2, 20211 min17 Years of Literacy LeadershipContinuing Our Legacy Partnership with the US Department of Education We have some exciting news to share! Recently, Learning Ovations...
Learning OvationsMay 28, 20212 minA2i Makes it SimpleFunding for Outcomes When it comes to closing the achievement gap in literacy, money matters. However, even more important is how this...
Learning OvationsMay 21, 20211 minFunding for Outcomes: Starting With the End in MindEffective strategies should always be built first by starting with the end goal in mind, this is no different for education. In order to...
Learning OvationsMay 13, 20211 minTargeting Outcomes: A2i Aims for the BullseyeJenny Mackenzie, a well renowned documentary filmmaker, recently released a preview to her upcoming piece The Right to Read, a story-type...
Learning OvationsApr 30, 20212 minLearning Ovations' Thoughts on Current EventsRethinking Schooling for the Upcoming Year... An article recently published by EducationWeek titled “The Coming Literacy Crisis: There’s...