WWC Findings Indicate Statistically Significant Reading Achievement Effects for Waterford Upstart Participants November 18, 2020 (Salt Lake City, UT) – The US Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Science announced the results of the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evaluation of Waterford Upstart. The findings indicate that Waterford Upstart meets WWC
Happy National Poetry Month! This April observance is a great time to introduce poetry to your little writer! Teaching poetry to children is a wonderful way to build a child’s reading and writing skills. By reading poetry aloud and writing poetry, children are introduced to the limitless possibilities of the
As the novel coronavirus situation evolves in the nation, everyday life for many families is changing to include social isolation, remote work, and home quarantine. Humans are social creatures, and medical quarantine or isolation in general have been associated with serious mental health effects. In fact, a recent review of
The COVID-19 issue is evolving every day. If you are looking for ways to temporarily move your students to online learning during this time, we can help. Waterford provides Home Access for students, and it’s already part of our partners’ accounts. If you are using Waterford in your school and
Do you remember being read to as a child? Those can be some sweet memories with parents or other caregivers, snuggling up with a book and reading together. Now it’s your turn to pass on your beloved childhood favorites. And watching your child connect with the same book you loved
Valentine’s Day is typically about boxes of chocolates, candy hearts, and roses, so how do you celebrate with your child? If you’re trying to figure out how to make the holiday special, we have you covered with some heart-worthy ideas to jumpstart your plans. Because it’s right in the middle
It’s just a fact of modern life: we are bombarded with complex realities of race, racial identity and racism everyday. And for many people, the topic can be an emotional and controversial issue that triggers immediate reaction. So, how do we talk about it amongst ourselves, let alone with children?