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 Zinc Reading Labs offer test-prep based literacy tools to help secondary students become college ready. It is a supplemental online literacy program that combines engaging vocabulary games, high-interest text, gaming elements, and detailed reports for both middle and high school students. Zinc Reading Labs combines vocabulary instruction with test-prep strategies along with activities for helping students develop close reading skills. Continue reading.
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 When educators think of edtech, the first thing that comes to mind may be its applications in STEM subjects. However, every field can benefit from the inclusion of software that promotes learning, practice, and collaboration. For music instructors looking to boost motivation and engagement, there are a number of exciting platforms that support music education. Continue reading on our editorial's page.
Reviews | Project Pals: Collaboration Platform for Project-Based and Student-Centered Learning4/29/2018  Project Pals is an excellent collaboration platform that schools can use for all types of student-centered learning activities, including project-based learning (PBL). Project Pals provides an online space where teachers and students can collaboratively work through projects, so long as they have a device with an internet connection. Teachers can get started with a free plan that includes up to 20 projects and 50 students. Continue reading.
 Illuminate Data & Assessment (or DnA) is one of four products available from the Illuminate Education team. Illuminate DnA is an education intelligence platform that provides teachers with a standards-aligned, easy-to-use assessment platform that includes robust reporting on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative measures.
Illuminate DnA supports data collection, analysis, and equity work, but they also have compliance and state reporting available for those who need it as well. Continue reading on our Review's Page.  Kapwing is a freemium online video, image, and GIF editor that is incredibly simple to use. It’s an excellent tool for both teachers and students who are looking to trim videos, add subtitles, create memes, or any other type of simple video production activity. The free version of Kapwing includes all features, and finished products just contain a minor watermark. Plus, teachers and students don’t even need an account to use Kapwing! Continue Reading.
 Facilitron is a resource that supports schools in the management of their facilities. Their cloud-based platform and service enables school districts, colleges, and municipalities to manage, showcase, and monetize their facility availability and utilization while also improving the customer experience for community renters. Continue reading on our review's page.
Author: Bob Hand  Financial literacy is an essential life skill that is, unfortunately, lacking in U.S. K-12 schools. This is becoming a clearer reality with each passing year, and several states are taking action. In late 2017, Arkansas lawmakers approved a new law, named the Personal Finance and Job Readiness Act, which added mandatory financial literacy standards to high school graduation requirements.
School districts can choose to offer a course designed to teach personal finance skills, or those skills can be incorporated into existing courses. This will go into effect in 2021. Continue Reading.  StudySync provides teachers and schools with a complete source for ELA and literature instruction for grades 6-12. The product offers both digital and print resources, and focuses on reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills. The lessons are all standards-aligned, and teachers have access to an enormous amount of support resources, activities, accessibility options, and tools they can use to supplement or fully support classroom instruction.
You can continue reading the StudySync review on our Review's Page. Reviews | Robokind’s Milo Robot: Communication and Social Skills Practice for Learners with Autism3/21/2018  Robokind’s Milo Robot is specifically designed to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) practice communication and social skills. The robot was created to be interesting and approachable for learners with ASD, and delivers lessons as well as recurring positive experiences in order to create an environment where students can learn and benefit. Continue Reading.
 Matific is an online program that offers over 1500 math games and activities for students in grades K-6. These games and activities are designed to support teachers’ existing lessons and curriculum. All activities are both standards-aligned and textbook-aligned, meaning regardless of your curricular foundation, Matific will likely connect with what you’re already using. Continue reading.
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