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Washington OSPI’s Dyslexia Advisory Council Recommends Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Diagnostic as a Literacy Screening Tool

Districts across the state can use the award-winning online program to support their implementation of early dyslexia screening with students in Grades K–2

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., November 10, 2020—The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Dyslexia Advisory Council recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic to its list of Recommended Literacy Screening Tools. Now, school districts across the state can use the award-winning online program to help identify students in Grades K–2 who display indications of, or areas associated with, dyslexia as part of their early screening of dyslexia. Today, the i-Ready program serves more than eight million students and approximately 25 percent of all K–8 students in the United States.

The Association of Latino Administrators Announces its New Executive Board

Drs. Francisco Duran, Gustavo Balderas, Danna Diaz and Alex Marrero bring a wealth of experience in educational leadership and advocacy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 9, 2020) – The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new executive board members. They are:

Dr. Francisco Duran, President
Dr. Gustavo Balderas, president-elect and Director of Region 2 Northeast
Dr. Danna Diaz, secretary and director at large
Dr. Alex Marrero, treasurer and director of Region 6 Northeast

The board members were sworn in during the recent virtual ALAS National Education Summit.

Flinn Scientific Hosts Free Webinars to Help District Leaders and K-12 Educators Navigate this School Year

Timely topics include funding sources for schools and COVID-19 safety protocols in the science department

Batavia, Illinois, November 9, 2020 — Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, is hosting new webinars to help educators at all levels successfully navigate this school year. As part of its free Professional Learning Webinar Series, the two upcoming webinars – ‘Dynamic Funding and Grant Proposal Writing from Flinn’ and ‘COVID-19 Safety in the Science Department’ – will each have a school district leader- and K-12 educator-version to specifically address the needs of each unique audience.

Webinar Addresses Issues of Identity and Race and how to Cultivate Connections in the Classroom

Nov. 10, 2020 webinar features Renton Park Elementary School Principal Pamela Washington and is hosted by teacher Sara VanderWel

Renton, WA. (Oct. 28, 2020) — Having an open dialogue with students about racism and student identity, and making sure each student is seen and celebrated for who they are, continue to be priorities this school year. For teachers seeking resources to help guide these conversations in their classrooms, The Character Tree is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 featuring Renton Park Elementary School Principal Pamela Washington. The webinar “Identity Matters: Cultivating Connection in the Classroom” takes place at 4 p.m. Pacific Time/7 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. To register, visit https://bit.ly/34uRLEs. The webinar will also be available on-demand.

Super Duper Digital Library is selected as a Winner by Two Prestigious Family Awards Programs

Digital Library wins in four categories in the Family Choice Awards and wins Gold in the Mom’s Choice Awards®

Greenville, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2020) – The Super Duper Digital Library, a collection of hundreds of online cards, games, and worksheets to support reading and literacy skills for children in Pre-K - Grade 5, recently won two prestigious awards programs – the Family Choice Awards and the Mom’s Choice Awards.

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level with the New LabQuest® 3 Data-Collection Platform

LabQuest 3 features a high-resolution touch screen, fast data collection, wireless connectivity, built-in apps, and more for classroom and in-the-field STEM investigations

BEAVERTON, Oregon, October 21, 2020 — To further support collaborative STEM learning, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched LabQuest 3. This standalone data-collection platform takes the award-winning LabQuest interface and enhances it with a robust set of new features and functionality for middle school, high school, and college students to use during classroom, laboratory, or field investigations.

Curriculum Associates Sponsors the Council of the Great City Schools’ 2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership in Urban Education

Superintendent Michael Hinojosa of Dallas Independent School District receives this year’s honor for his dedication to students, commitment to improvement, and involvement in the community

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., October 20, 2020—As part of its support of urban education, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) as a sponsor of the 31st annual Green-Garner Award. This year’s award recipient, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa of Dallas Independent School District in Dallas, Texas, was selected for this esteemed honor for his strong dedication to the needs of students, profound commitment to improvement, and significant community involvement and leadership.

Curriculum Associates Launches New Resource Kits to Support School Leaders and Teachers

Online kits provide valuable teaching tips and tools for delivering remote Personalized instruction

NORTH BILLERICA, MA., October 19, 2020—As part of its continued support of educators during this unique school year, Curriculum Associates has launched two new resource kits for both school leaders and teachers. The Teaching and Learning in 2020 Kits for Leaders and Teachers—both free and available online—provide multiple resources containing practical tips, valuable best practices, and printable guides and templates for effectively managing and delivering online Personalized Instruction and teacher-led remote instruction using i-Ready.

Linda DuBois Receives 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from ALAS

Curriculum Associates’ vice president of strategic relationships, industry veteran, and longtime supporter of the Latino community honored for her impact on the ALAS organization

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., October 13, 2020—The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has honored Linda DuBois, vice president of strategic relationships for Curriculum Associates, with its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. DuBois was nominated and chosen for this esteemed recognition by the ALAS Board of Directors for her continued impact on the ALAS organization, its members, and the Latino educational community as a whole.

Curriculum Associates Sponsors the 2020 ALAS Scholarship Awards to Support the Professional Advancement of Latino Administrators

Luis Murillo, principal of Skoglund Middle School in Center Consolidated School District 26JT, receives $10,000 to support his continuing education

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., October 13, 2020—For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to support the professional advancement of Latino administrators by helping them earn advanced degrees in education. This year’s ALAS Scholarship Award recipient, Luis Murillo of Center Consolidated School District 26JT in Center, Colorado, will receive $10,000 to support his continuing education as he works toward his ultimate goal of becoming a district superintendent.