Achieve3000, the leader in differentiated literacy instruction, announced that Remington (Rem) Fairlamb has joined the organization as senior vice president of sales, and Paul Labay has joined as senior vice president of product management. Additionally, Nick Bates has been promoted to chief financial officer.
Michael Ballone, director of curriculum for the K-8 Marlboro Township Public Schools in New Jersey, has a clear idea of what most literacy instruction gets wrong: it only serves struggling readers. “I think every child needs to have some kind of reading intervention,” says Ballone, a former seventh-grade English teacher. “It might mean acceleration or it might mean remediation. If it means we need to give students material one, two or three grade levels above what they are reading in order for them to progress, that’s what we do.”
Marlboro Township Public Schools (MTPS) is a suburban community school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey, comprising eight schools that serve grades PreK-8, with a large percentage of high-achieving students, deeply involved families, and an attentive and analytical board of education.
Achieve3000, the leader in differentiated literacy instruction, today announced that select school districts are participating in the Florida State Achievement (FSA) Goal Tracker Project. This program is designed to motivate students and give teachers the targeted assessment data they need to help more students achieve a learning gain on Florida’s annual assessment.
Achieve3000, the leader in differentiated instruction, has acquired Actively Learn, a digital reading platform focused on deeper learning. The move pairs two highly compatible instructional approaches to help students build reading stamina and strength.
Stuart Udell recently became the CEO of Achieve3000, arriving with over 25-year years of experience in educational technology. He most recently served as CEO of K12 Inc., the nation’s largest operator of virtual schools.
Large, urban school districts in the U.S. often encounter challenges, such as high mobility rates and socioeconomic conditions, in preparing students for life after graduation. Despite obstacles, students and teachers at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third largest school district in the U.S., are determined to become college and career ready with the help of Achieve3000, the leader in differentiated instruction. Together, CPS and Achieve3000 are removing barriers in order to ensure all students graduate with skills for success.
Achieve3000, the leader in differentiated instruction, and iCivics, the leader in civics education, are partnering to offer middle and high school students government and civics readings designed specifically for their grade so that students can learn the fundamentals of American democracy at their own individual reading levels.
Achieve3000 announced today the results from a recent Digital Promise Pilot Study involving two League of Innovative Schools members that piloted educational technology program use with English language learners.
Reflecting its commitment to build on the proven strength of its literacy platform for PreK-12 and adult education, Achieve3000® today announced an innovative partnership with acclaimed educator and thought leader Dr. Douglas Fisher.
