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Surrey schools study impact of effective pedagogy on Accelerated Reader
A partnership of schools in Surrey has conducted a study into the development of effective reading schemes, finding that effective pedagogy is key to the successful implementation of Accelerated Reader. 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
Renaissance Learning to exhibit and host seminar programme at the Bett Show 2015
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Bett Show from 21st - 24th January 2015. In addition to our stand, we will be hosting a series of seminars and one-on-one sessions in our dedicated Gallery Suite room during the show. Read More
Renaissance Learning MD interviewed in Peirene Press newspaper
The latest edition of the Peirene Press newspaper carries an interview with Dirk Foch, our Managing Director. The newspaper is an annual publication from Peirene Press featuring commentary on European literature and translation. Read More
In Memoriam: Terry Paul
Terrance D. Paul, our co-founder and friend. (1946-2014) We were profoundly saddened to learn that Terry Paul, Renaissance Learning’s co-founder and friend, lost his fierce battle with cancer. He passed away on Friday 5th September, at home surrounded by his family. Terry was a visionary and tireless leader who believed… Read More
STAR test deactivation introduced to Renaissance Place
It is now possible to deactivate a STAR test from within the Renaissance Place administration menu. Results from deactivated tests are retired from the system, so they will not appear on student reports or influence class- and school-wide data. Only administrators are able to deactivate tests; tests will not be irrevocably deleted from the system. Read More
Happy Birthday, Royal Baby!
This time last year we celebrated the arrival of Prince George of Cambridge, third in line to the throne. To mark the occasion, we blogged about our newly-released quiz on Martha Mumford's picture book Shh! Don't Wake the Royal Baby! On Prince George's first birthday, then, it is only fitting that we highlight Mumford's follow-up title Happy Birthday, Royal Baby! Read More
Accelerated Reader and RM Unify integration
RM Unify can now be integrated with Accelerated ReaderWe’ve now made it really easy for you to use Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths with your students. Using RM Books, a free ebook platform for schools, students can read ebooks on any device, at school or at home and seamlessly take the quiz in AR and AM without needing a separate user name and password. Ebooks are searchable by reading level so you know your students are reading appropriate content and all have a quiz number listed against the title. Using RM Books, schools can choose how they deliver ebooks to their Students - short term rentals to individual students or populating an elibrary for independent choice. With powerful reporting tools to complement those in AR and AM, teachers can have a detailed understanding of a student’s reading progress and ensure areas of difficultly are identified. Read More
Jamila Gavin
Jamila Gavin Jamila Gavin is the Whitbread Award-winning author of Coram Boy, among other well-known titles. Jamila was born in India and spent part of her childhood there, before moving to the UK. Many of her books are influenced by her experiences growing up, and her popular Grandpa Chatterji series is often used in classrooms as texts for stories from another culture. As well as global cultures, Jamila has a passion for folk stories and often draws on tales from around the world and throughout history for her own storytelling. Her upcoming book Blackberry Blue is an original collection of short fairy tales about magical places and creatures, destined to entertain and inspire children. Read More
Education Minister cites new STAR Assessments in speech about improving teaching
STAR Assessments have been cited in a speech by Education minister Elizabeth Truss. In a speech to Reform on new freedoms for teachers over materials, assessment and professional development, Education Minister Elizabeth Truss cites two schools currently trialling new STAR Assessments. The minister quoted a speech by Ofsted chief Sir… Read More