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With ‘back-to-school’ season in full swing in many parts of the world, teachers everywhere are welcoming students back to the classroom after a well-deserved summer break. The shift from the Read more…
The challenge of keeping students engaged has never been more crucial. With the rapidly rise of Artificial Intelligence – AI – and technology shaping how we learn, educators are exploring Read more…
– By Shane Davis, Founder and CEO of LiteracyPlanet Well… maybe they are… and… maybe they aren’t, I’m certainly not qualified to comment either way. What’s interesting, though, Read more…
You’re a teacher or parent, searching for new ways to get your students excited about reading comprehension? Let’s be honest, worksheets and textbook activities only go so far. Your students Read more…
After receiving hundreds of nominations from around the world, we’re excited to announce the winners of the LiteracyPlanet 2023 Wall of Fame awards for educators. Across four categories, there were Read more…
Here at LiteracyPlanet, we’ve always held the belief that education doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all model. We understand that every child is a unique learner, and therefore this individuality extends to Read more…
Exciting news! LiteracyPlanet has just earned the Digital Promise Certification. Digital Promise is a pioneering nonprofit organization at the forefront of educational innovation in the United States. It’s a shining Read more…
In an ideal world, we envision every student leaving school armed with the literacy and numeracy skills necessary to build a purposeful future. Sadly, this vision remains tricky for many Read more…
Learning is meant to be an incredible journey and an endless source of “aha!” moments. But let’s face it, sometimes, it doesn’t feel like it and it’s hard to engage Read more…
At LiteracyPlanet, our mission is to create an exceptional learning experience that’s treasured by educators and students alike. To achieve this, we lean on fundamental learning principles that maintain the Read more…
It’s not nice to brag, but please grant us a wee moment to announce our delight in being named winners in The Educator Service Providers Awards 2022. In the category Read more…
Last night, our UK Literacy Development Manager, Mark Nicholls, was a guest on the Check It Out Show, produced by the team at NetSupport. Here’s what Mark, and the hosts Read more…
Are video games as useful as books when it comes to teaching or learning literacy? While the term ‘useful’ is open to interpretation, what it boils down to is having Read more…
Maths and English. They tend to be considered two opposite sides of a teaching equation. But the truth is, when combined, they make a formidable team in developing students’ understanding Read more…
How important is teaching literacy across all strands, really? Consider this – a mathematician, a geographer and an artist walk into a bar. It could pass for the beginning of Read more…
Attention literacy teachers! We hear you; teaching is hard. Really hard. Beyond managing student and parent demands, plus extra-curricular activities, there’s the overriding and absolute need to help each student Read more…
Physical activity is not only essential for healthy growth and development, it’s also important to learning. Research shows that physical activity – whether it’s team sports, bike riding, swimming at Read more…
Reading is a cornerstone of literacy and education as a whole. It is often considered the key to unlocking a myriad of understanding in a young person’s life that will Read more…
In an information-saturated world, understanding the media we consume is important. Media impacts our life directly and indirectly, especially now during a time of unprecedented change. So what is media Read more…
During this difficult time where the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic, navigating the disruption it has caused in schools can be tough for teachers and educators. Here Read more…
