What kind of analytics does a classroom teacher need?
19 May, 2020
We asked Joshua Perry, education technology expert and entrepreneur, to write a series of blogs about analytics and assessment. This is the second instalment, which looks at the types of analytics that a classroom teachers needs – and what they don't.
Engaging Families with Accelerated Reader and myON
23 April, 2020
This is part of our webinar series of blogs: covering topics that are particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic while schools are closed and the vast majority of students and educators are working from home. This blog covers some key resources that you can share with your students and their families to help get everyone engaged with students' reading progress.
Earth Day's 50th Anniversary
21 April, 2020
It's Earth Day's 50th anniversary! In this blog, Lee shares some some great fiction and non-fiction titles that are sure to get kids exploring issues around climate change and the Earth.
Business (not quite) as usual in the Content Team
19 March, 2020
In these unprecedented times of COVID-19 and working from home, we have had to make some changes to our quiz writing process. Cecelia, our Managing Editor, shares the details in this blog post.
Our partnership with the Seychelles: one year in the making
3 February, 2020
We signed a three-year agreement with the Seychelles earlier this year! Here's how we reached this point.
Guest Blog: Richard Slade on Solving the Puzzle of Literacy Assessment
5 December, 2019
With teacher workloads under pressure and the school’s budget being tighter now than ever before, the teaching landscape is tough. But, with software like Star Assessments, we have been able to take control of the reigns and help our students to reach their full potential. With bulletproof data, inspiring confidence in our students’ reading abilities and providing them with even more material to read than before, we are confident that we have developed the complete literacy solution at Plumcroft Primary School.
Renaissance Awards 2019
3 December, 2019
The last Friday in November is a big day in the Renaissance calendar. This year, the morning was spent erecting the stage, putting up banners, ironing the tablecloths, blowing up balloons, and making sure we had enough canapes... all in preparation for our annual Renaissance Awards ceremony!
Guest Blog: Cathy Williams shares more of her story
7 October, 2019
Part two of our guest blog from Cathy Williams, Director of Teaching and Learning at Schoolsworks MAT, as she continues the story of her trust-wide assessment journey.
Guest Blog: Cathy Williams, Director of Teaching and Learning, Schoolsworks MAT
22 September, 2019
In this guest blog, Cathy shares her experiences as Director of Teaching and Learning at Schoolsworks and offers some advice to other MATs who might be facing similar challenges when addressing school assessment.
Renaissance goes back to school!
3 September, 2019
With kids across the country starting or returning to school this week, here at Renaissance we thought we'd take a look back at some of the books we loved as children - and dig up our old school photos!