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The Power of Science-Based Reading: Expert Insights and Strategies for Success

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Janell Decker, a highly experienced educator, shares her remarkable 16-year journey at Racine, emphasizing the crucial role of science-based reading instruction. Collaborating with fellow educators, she developed resources to support struggling readers, highlighting the significance of inclusive community engagement involving parents, parent ambassador groups, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Practical tools and workshops were provided to…

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Developing Collective Efficacy Among Your Team | Insights from Superintendent Dr. Deborah Wortham’s Transformative Approach to Education

School leadership today is a journey beyond simple administration—it’s about constructing a supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Leaders take on a multifaceted role, acting not merely as managers, but as facilitators of collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Even in the face of difficulties, such as those imposed by the recent…

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What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel

Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…

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Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod

Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…

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XanEdu and Stevens Institute of Technology: Custom Books and Custom Readers

Jennifer McBrien, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, faced a unique challenge in her role: steering the academic enterprise of a humanities school within an engineering institution. Seeking tailored solutions, McBrien discovered a groundbreaking partnership with Xanadu, a collaboration that revolutionized course materials for the Freshman Experience Program. With Xanadu’s…

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Unlocking Effective Learning: Insider Strategies Strategies From Experienced Educators, Post Pandemic

As we pivot and adapt to the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms, it’s become crystal clear that educational leadership is a fulcrum upon which our future pivots. Leaders in our educational institutions are not simply executors of administrative tasks but the architects of dynamic ecosystems that mold future thought leaders. Their realm of influence includes…

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Transforming Education with Custom Readers: Empowering Students and Engaging Faculty for Academic Success

Billy Middleton from Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the impact of custom readers on student learning and faculty engagement. The newly renamed course, “Foundations of Writing and Critical Inquiry,” utilizes the Xanadu custom reader to enhance written and oral communication skills necessary for academic and professional success. The custom reader enables diverse and engaging texts…

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From Measuring Memory to Measuring Thinking: How Simulation-Based Learning Could Reshape Higher Education
June 15, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping the workforce, higher education faces growing pressure to demonstrate its value beyond content mastery. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, employers expect 39% of workers’ core skills to change or become outdated by 2030, while 69% identify analytical thinking as the most essential workforce skill. As…

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The Future of the Trades Depends on Mentorship and Industry Veterans Passing Down the Craft
June 15, 2026

Across the United States, industries are grappling with a skilled labor shortage. According to industry research, millions of trade jobs are expected to go unfilled in the coming years as experienced workers retire faster than new ones enter the field. At the same time, trade school enrollment has steadily increased. The conversation around skilled trades—once…

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From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience
June 15, 2026

For decades, the outlet trip had a familiar rhythm: get in the car, drive beyond the city, hunt for deals and come home with bags full of discounted finds. But that old model is giving way to something more layered. As retailers reinvest in store experiences to give consumers more reasons to visit, outlet…

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How Relationships Build a Career, Deepen Service and Define Purpose
June 10, 2026

In a workplace still shaped by hybrid schedules, remote communication and shifting expectations around professional growth, relationships have become more than a soft skill — they are a career advantage. Gallup’s latest workplace reporting shows that global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, reflecting a broader challenge for organizations trying to keep people connected,…

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Developing Collective Efficacy Among Your Team | Insights from Superintendent Dr. Deborah Wortham’s Transformative Approach to Education
July 1, 2023

School leadership today is a journey beyond simple administration—it’s about constructing a supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Leaders take on a multifaceted role, acting not merely as managers, but as facilitators of collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Even in the face of difficulties, such as those imposed by the recent…

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What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel

Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…

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Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod

Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…

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XanEdu and Stevens Institute of Technology: Custom Books and Custom Readers

Jennifer McBrien, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, faced a unique challenge in her role: steering the academic enterprise of a humanities school within an engineering institution. Seeking tailored solutions, McBrien discovered a groundbreaking partnership with Xanadu, a collaboration that revolutionized course materials for the Freshman Experience Program. With Xanadu’s…

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Unlocking Effective Learning: Insider Strategies Strategies From Experienced Educators, Post Pandemic
July 1, 2023

As we pivot and adapt to the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms, it’s become crystal clear that educational leadership is a fulcrum upon which our future pivots. Leaders in our educational institutions are not simply executors of administrative tasks but the architects of dynamic ecosystems that mold future thought leaders. Their realm of influence includes…

Read More
Transforming Education with Custom Readers: Empowering Students and Engaging Faculty for Academic Success

Billy Middleton from Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the impact of custom readers on student learning and faculty engagement. The newly renamed course, “Foundations of Writing and Critical Inquiry,” utilizes the Xanadu custom reader to enhance written and oral communication skills necessary for academic and professional success. The custom reader enables diverse and engaging texts…

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Insights from an Experienced District Leader

Catherine Neal, the supervisor of early literacy and elementary reading and writing in the Loudoun school district, discusses the implementation of the science of reading at scale. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based literacy practices and aligning with state mandates. The district makes strategic changes to assessment practices, such as discontinuing the DRA, and introduces…

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The Power of Science-Based Reading: Expert Insights and Strategies for Success
August 7, 2023

Janell Decker, a highly experienced educator, shares her remarkable 16-year journey at Racine, emphasizing the crucial role of science-based reading instruction. Collaborating with fellow educators, she developed resources to support struggling readers, highlighting the significance of inclusive community engagement involving parents, parent ambassador groups, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Practical tools and workshops were provided to…

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Insights from an Experienced District Leader
July 1, 2023

Catherine Neal, the supervisor of early literacy and elementary reading and writing in the Loudoun school district, discusses the implementation of the science of reading at scale. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based literacy practices and aligning with state mandates. The district makes strategic changes to assessment practices, such as discontinuing the DRA, and introduces…

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