Blog
Stay up-to-date on the latest Higher Education, K-12 and Curriculum Design content.
Recent Blogs
From Ideas to Impact: Simplifying the Educational Content Development Process
Gain valuable insights into the educational content development process and collaboration with providers. Discover the essential steps, quality assurance measures, and project management strategies for delivering high-quality educational content on time.
Steve Gibson Appointed New Vice President of Content Development for A Pass Educational Group
ass Educational Group, LLC, a leader in designing instruction, creating assessments, and building localized content for K-12 and higher educational markets, is pleased to announce the confirmation of Lynsey Peterson as the CEO of A Pass Educational Group, LLC (A Pass). Previously, Peterson served as the Co-CEO and Integrator with Andrew Pass as the other Co-CEO and Visionary. Andrew Pass will continue to be involved with A Pass as the Founder and Visionary, moving to a thought-leadership role, motivated by the many intersections of education and technology.
Creating Lessons for Standardized Test Days: Tips for Curriculum Designers and Educational Publishers
Relax with your students after the test is completed!! But relaxation can also be education.
Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences: A Guide to Universal Design for Learning in Curriculum Design
In today’s educational landscape, it is imperative for educational publishers to design curricula that cater to the needs of all learners. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is an educational framework that promotes inclusive practices by providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to accommodate the diverse learning needs of students.
Importance of Writing in Math Curriculum
Mathematics is a crucial subject that helps students develop logical and analytical thinking skills. However, simply being able to solve mathematical problems does not necessarily mean that students understand the underlying concepts.
5 Ways to Improve DEI for K-12 Curriculum
As educational content creators, it is our responsibility to ensure that our curriculum materials are inclusive and representative of all students. This means striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of K-12 education. Here are five ways that we can instantly improve DEI in K-12 curriculum.
4 Student Misconceptions About Social Studies To Consider When Developing Content
As an educational publisher, it is important to consider the common misconceptions that students may have about social studies when developing content.
Connecting Common Core Standards to Literature: Examining Characters in Fiction
There is an opportunity to connect the Common Core Standards to the literature that students are reading. Making these connections allows curricula to meet the expectations set forth by organizations like EdReports.
How Publishers Can Best Serve Emergent Bilingual Students
Emergent bilingual students face unique challenges in the classroom. Educational publishers have a crucial role in supporting these students’ learning by creating curriculum materials that honor their linguistic and cultural needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore how educational publishers can best serve emergent bilingual students in their curricula.
How Educational Publishers Can Improve Reading Fluency
Reading fluency is the ability to read text accurately, efficiently and with appropriate expression. Fluent readers must have the ability to process text well on a surface level through automatic word recognition and efficient decoding of new words.
NCLEX 2023-2026 Test Plan: What Publishers Need to Know
The NCLEX test is a crucial step for nursing students to become licensed nurses. It is developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to assess whether nursing graduates have the right skills to begin working in patient care. In 2023, the NCLEX will become the Next Generation NCLEX, or NGN. Students who enrolled in programs in the fall of 2021 or after will take the Next Gen NCLEX starting on April 1st, 2023. Publishers will need to update their study materials to note these changes.
Phonics and Phonemic Awareness in ELA Curriculum
Much of the talk around the science of reading has touched on the importance of systemic phonemic awareness and phonics lessons. Incorporating phonics and phonemic awareness into an ELA curriculum is essential for developing strong reading skills in students.