The Reality of Teacher Preparation The teaching profession is facing a crisis: new teachers are leaving the field at an alarming rate. According to recent data, nearly one in five teachers leaves the profession within the first five years. The reasons behind this mass exodus are multifaceted, but one undeniable factor is the
Benefits of AI in Education In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, teachers are often stretched thin, balancing lesson planning, student assessments, and administrative tasks. For those working with students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), the burden of paperwork can be even heavier. Imagine a scenario in which AI could become your assistant, streamlining
Special Education Law Special Education Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents, Educators, and Administrators Special education law plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students, regardless of their disabilities, have access to a high-quality education. This area of law is designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities, providing them
Humanize Data to Help Your Students Grow In today's educational landscape, data is king. Schools collect vast amounts of information about student performance, but all too often, this data remains locked in spreadsheets or is used solely for administrative purposes. The challenge is to humanize data—transforming raw numbers into meaningful insights that can
Systemic Math Struggles in Urban Schools Urban schools across the United States are facing a hidden crisis—one that impacts the futures of countless students: systemic struggles in math performance. By the time students reach middle school, what may appear as low proficiency in math is, in fact, a much deeper issue. These students
Back to School Reading As the summer sun begins to fade and the excitement of a new school year approaches, parents, educators, and students prepare for the annual tradition of "back to school." This time of year brings with it a mixture of emotions—excitement for new beginnings, anticipation of reuniting with friends, and,
Diagnostic Assessments for Students Diagnostic Assessments for Students: A Complete Evaluation Guide for Educators and Parents Diagnostic assessments are tools that gauge a student's academic skill set. These evaluations pinpoint a student’s strengths or areas where more practice is needed, offering an in-depth understanding of learning needs. Far from the typical classroom
How Misunderstanding Diagnostic Assessments Leads to Poor Data Use and Lower Student Outcomes In today’s educational landscape, precision in diagnosing student needs is paramount. As an educational test developer dedicated to providing highly diagnostic assessments in math and reading, I am acutely aware of the discrepancies in the market regarding what constitutes a
FAPE in Special Education FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education, and it is a fundamental concept in special education. It ensures that all students with disabilities have the right to receive a free and adequate education that meets their unique needs. For educators, FAPE guides their practice by requiring them to provide
IEP Goal-Setting Tools Best IEP Goal-Setting Tools for Special Education Students: Enhancing Planning and Progress Tracking In the realm of special education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) play a crucial role in ensuring that students receive tailored support to meet their unique learning needs. At Let's Go Learn, we understand the importance of
