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World Book Day 2015
Nine of the special £1 books for World Book Day 2015 are now available to quiz on Accelerated Reader! The Irish edition by Kate McGann is also available. We have full details of the books, Book Levels and Interest Levels. Read More
What Kids Are Reading 2015 in the news
The 2015 What Kids Are Reading report was published last week. Several media outlets picked up on the report, with articles and commentary about its findings appearing in the national, local and education press. Read More
David Walliams among winners of inaugural What Kids Are Reading Awards
David Walliams, John Green, and Roderick Hunt win prizes at the inaugural What Kids Are Reading Awards at a ceremony on the Thames. Read More
What Kids Are Reading 2015 report finds secondary students under-challenged
The 2015 What Kids Are Reading report finds that students in secondary school are under-challenged by what they read, although there is positive news from Wales and Northern Ireland. Read More
“Particularly positive effects” with AR in independent study by Education Endowment Foundation
Accelerated Reader has been found to increase the reading age of pupils by 3 additional months in just 22 weeks, according to the results of a randomised controlled trial published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). Students eligible for Free School Meals were particularly helped by the programme, making AR a very cost-effective use of Pupil Premium allocation. Read More
Creating a reading culture in your school
There is no single secret to creating a reading culture, but with a healthy combination of inspiration and dedication you can make it a reality in your school. Our Senior Programme Manager, Lauren Shapiro, shares some tips for successfully developing and embedding a reading culture. Read More
Advanced book discovery coming soon to AR
The book discovery functions of Accelerated Reader will soon be enhanced with more opportunities for students to find books that might appeal to them. Read More
CILIP Update magazine features innovative library initiatives at The Boulevard Academy
The latest edition of CILIP Update, the magazine for members of the professional body for librarians, carries an in-depth article about the reading initiatives at The Boulevard Academy in Hull. The principal, Andy Grace, has structured the curriculum firmly around literacy and numeracy, using Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths. Read More
More Christmas Collections
As Christmas approaches, students will be reaching for books to get them in the festive spirit. We have searched through the archives to bring you a collection of books with Accelerated Reader quizzes that will keep your students gripped over the Christmas holidays. Read More
Top tips for achieving Model and Master Class Certification… from teachers and librarians who have done so
We are fast approaching an exciting time of year for many schools using AR, and in the Renaissance Learning office. Schools begin to meet eligibility for Renaissance Certification 12 weeks into the school year. But what is Certification and how can you achieve it for your classes? Read More