BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Studying Group model, has chosen the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science of Studying Grant Contest. Winners comprise Okay-5 educators in 26 states. Every will obtain a grant offering them with no-cost entry to the award-winning LETRS (Language Necessities for Academics of Studying and Spelling) skilled studying program.
To enter the grant contest, candidates created brief movies (60 seconds or much less) explaining how LETRS would assist rework their instructing. A panel of judges rigorously reviewed every applicant’s entry to pick the winners.
“These purposes submitted by academics confirmed their enthusiasm for science-based studying instruction and a deep want to study the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind the way in which all of us study to learn, spell, and obtain studying comprehension,” stated Lexia President, Nick Gaehde. “We now have each confidence that they’ll use what they study in LETRS to rework their instructing.”
LETRS skilled studying is a two-year literacy-focused course that gives academics with deep data to be language and literacy consultants within the science of studying. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders within the subject of literacy, LETRS is utilized by educators in 47 states and teaches the abilities wanted to grasp the foundational and fundamentals of studying and writing instruction—phonological consciousness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
“LETRS distills many years of evidenced-based analysis into classroom instruction that drives literacy success for college kids of all skills,” continued Gaehde. “We’re excited to be serving to 118 extra elementary educators acquire this much-needed data. When educators acquire a deep understanding of the processes and science behind efficient studying instruction, everybody wins. We stay up for holding this contest once more subsequent 12 months.”
For a listing of the competition winners, click on right here.
About Lexia
Lexia®, a Cambium Studying Group model, is a pacesetter in science of reading-based options. For 40 years, the corporate has targeted on pre-Okay-12 literacy and right now gives options for college kids and educators. With an entire providing {of professional} studying, curriculum, and embedded evaluation, Lexia helps extra learners learn, write, and communicate with confidence. For extra data, go to www.lexialearning.com.
About Cambium Studying Group
Cambium Studying Group is the schooling necessities firm, offering award-winning schooling expertise and providers for Okay-12 educators and college students. With an intentional assortment of revered international manufacturers, Cambium serves as a pacesetter, serving to hundreds of thousands of educators and college students really feel extra seen, valued, and supported each day. In every thing it does, the corporate focuses on the weather which can be most important to the success of schooling, delivering easier, extra sure options that make a significant distinction proper now.
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