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This morning, Age of Learning announced that our ReadingIQ digital library now includes the largest collection of National Geographic Kids digital books available anywhere!

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A group of 16 Age of Learning staff volunteers recently helped disadvantaged Los Angeles high school students write their college application essays as part of the Annual Personal Statement weekend organized by 826 LA, a nonprofit that supports students with their writing skills. They proudly joined other groups of volunteers from companies such as Nickelodeon, Amazon, and CAA to help these students. We hope you enjoy these photos from the event. Visit our Facebook page to see some more... https://www.facebook.com/pg/AgeOfLearning/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1774670655993096

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Reading is the foundation of education and vital to children’s success in school and beyond. Regular reading not only improves vocabulary and school performance, but also helps children develop empathy and self-confidence. And when children fall behind in reading, learning other subjects becomes increasingly difficult with each passing school year. Students unable to read at grade level by 4th grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school.

According to the Nation’s Report Card, more than 6 out of 10 U.S. 4th graders are not reading at grade level.2 For low-income students at high-poverty schools, that number is worse: 8 in 10 are not proficient.3

To understand some of the causes of this reading gap and identify solutions to help close it, Age of Learning recently conducted nationwide surveys of more than 1,000 parents and 1,000 teachers of children ages 2 to 12. Participants reported on children’s access to books and reading habits, and described what they see as the major obstacles to developing confident and successful readers. The data reveals three important factors contributing to the reading gap.

Read more about this study on AgeofLearning.com...

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"I haven’t seen any other programs in which kids who lack access to the most cutting-edge tools can engage with them at their own pace, in their own homes." - Tides Senior Advisor Shauné Zunzanyika, speaking about Age of Learning's Bring Learning Home initiative

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Did you know that Age of Learning’s ABCmouse for Teachers team has launched an ABCmouse Ambassador Program? Exclusively for our most engaged and passionate teachers, the program is designed to harness the expertise of our large community of educators. Our Teacher Ambassadors graciously share their insights with our product team to help ensure we’re creating the best possible experiences for teachers and increasing the impact of ABCmouse in classrooms around the country. Ambassadors also enjoy many perks, including early access to new ABCmouse for Teachers features, exclusive access to additional resources and professional development, opportunities to have regional travel covered when presenting about ABCmouse at conferences, and invitations to ambassador-only community events and contests.

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We recently rolled out several new features and capabilities for ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. We’re excited to hear how teachers are enjoying all the new tools in ABCmouse for Teachers and ABCmouse for Schools in their classrooms. 

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All of us at Age of Learning look forward to more days like these!

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Our assessment initiative, and collaboration with NORC, have been very important to Age of Learning, and I’m very pleased with our progress. 

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I am very excited about our ABCmouse Spanish language learning activities because we’re now able to reach so many more children, especially underserved ESL families.

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Age of Learning Wins 3 Stevie Awards for ABCmouse Mastering Math App

We are honored to share that Age of Learning has today won three Stevie Awards for our ABCmouse Mastering Math app: 

Best PreK / Early Childhood Learning Solution

Best Game-based Curriculum Solution

Best Mathematics Instructional Solution

In January, Mastering Math was also named Best Educational App in the Best Mobile App Awards.

Mastering Math is an innovative, game-based adaptive early learning app (available for Apple/iOS and Android mobile devices) that helps preschool through kindergarten children build a strong understanding of the most fundamental math concepts: number sequences, numeral recognition, and counting objects. Having that foundation is a key requirement for success in kindergarten and beyond. The app uses appealing characters and personalized learning pathways to help children achieve mastery through practice.

The app leverages the Personalized Mastery Learning System developed by Age of Learning. This adaptive learning platform recommends and customizes learning games to deliver an individualized learning path and personalized education to every child. The app actively adapts in real time to a child’s existing knowledge, filling in gaps in understanding and teaching new material as the child demonstrates they are ready for more advanced learning activities. Using data from a child’s interaction, the system adapts the sequence of activities presented, and even adapts within each activity, to optimize each child’s learning experience and ultimately help all children achieve math mastery.

Current ABCmouse members can use the Mastering Math app completely free just by logging in. 

If you are not yet a member, you can subscribe through this app to begin your family’s ABCmouse learning adventure.

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Age of Learning SVP Corporate Development Zac Katz shares his perspective on the company and the benefits of working in Glendale, CA.

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@ageoflearning founder and CEO @dougdohring was named a Top 100 Influencer in the new State of EdTech report by EdTech Digest. You can order a copy of the full report here.

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Learn more about our innovative new Mastering Math app … and give us your vote for Best Mobile App in the Education category!

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About This Free Event

Who run the world? Girls. Join us for an inspiring night of stories from women in tech, including Age of Learning SVP Christine Woertink. Our panelists will share the secrets to their success and how they’ve leveled the playing field.

Date, Time, Location Tuesday January 23 General Assembly, Santa Monica

1520 2nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

Get your free tickets here!

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New on our ABCmouse YouTube channel: How early learning transforms children in infinite ways, like a young child who goes from “big fish, little fish” to a lifelong love of marine biology.