September 15 marks the celebration of Online Learning Day! It’s no secret that the addition of online learning components to curriculum is necessary for today’s modern classroom. Students start school with a strong understanding of technology and using tools to engage and pique students’ interest has proven to help them learn new concepts.
The online learning statistics speak for themselves and no wonder more and more educational products include online components. Did you know? E-learning increases learning retention rates by between 25% - 60%. The statistics for face-to-face lea
Kendall Hunt Publishing K-12 Division Vice President Charley Cook presented Alissa Salazar Cress, Purdue University with the 2019 Masters & Specialist Award at NAGC 2019 on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cress was selected because of her work in developing relationships for Purdue’s Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GERI) with several local schools, as well as planning and delivering professional development. She enjoys guiding pre-service teachers in their pur
We are excited to soon offer a curriculum that will help you inspire your high school students to learn and take charge of their financial future. The need for financial literacy has always been present, but the recognition for that need in our schools is steadily increasing.
Research has shown that 51% of 18-24 years olds say they wish they had taken personal finance classes in high school. It’s no wonder t
The students of two middle schools in Dubuque, Iowa, are now able to visit the inside of a cell and explore the solar system thanks to a donation of five Pico Goblin virtual reality headsets preloaded with various science modules. Kendall Hunt made the donation on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, to Washington Middle School and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School. Kendall Hunt Publishing President and COO of, Chad Chandlee, Kendall Hunt K12 Division Vice President Charley Cook, and VictoryXR CEO Steve Grubbs,
CryptoClub offers students a different perspective of math curriculum. By applying basic mathematical concepts to the method of cryptography, the art of deciphering codes, students engage in fun games while simultaneously learning math.
CryptoClub is designed to be used in the classroom as a supplemental resource, or
Across the world, countries are being affected by COVID-19, and on March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a pandemic. Around the globe, schools have closed for the foreseeable future as college campuses vacate and K-12 schools closed their doors.
Days off of school aren’t rare, but a complete shutdown is brand new territory that has never been experienced. The health and safety of s
As many parents are well into month two of kids at home and overseeing remote or distance learning, many are facing burnout. The count down to the end of the school year adds to that feeling of letting things slide vs. pushing through to end the year strong. As media already speculates the future of what was “normal” education before, it’s no wonder parents are feeling overwhelmed when thinking about what fall could bring. Many parents are just trying to power through this school year.
Know that you are not alone when it comes to planning for fall. No matter the ever changing possibilities regarding what the school year may look like, our partners at Illustrative Mathematics have a wealth of resources to share to assist you in your plans.
Unfinished Learning
Made to seamlessly integrate with the curriculum’s scope and sequence, the following tools help address unfin