When the final school bell rings and students rush into their much-anticipated summer break, it’s easy to assume their learning will pause until the next academic year. But for many students, especially those without access to structured enrichment opportunities, summer can be a time of academic regression.
Middle school is a pivotal time for students’ literacy development. As they transition from elementary school to more subject-specific learning, they are expected to navigate increasingly complex informational texts.
In an age where students are overloaded with media, teachers are afraid of lawsuits over their curriculum decisions, and the slightest issue becomes easily politicized, it’s no wonder teachers are shying away from teaching the news.
Informational text accounts for the majority of all reading in middle and high school. As students grow up, they spend less time in school reading fiction and more time reading informational texts.
Thanksgiving offers a unique opportunity for teachers to explore history, culture, and economics, creating lessons that resonate with students of all ages.- Fine-tune instruction
- Identify learning gaps
- Celebrate student successes
In today’s world, critical thinking is one of the most important skills we can help students develop. It allows them to navigate information, form well-rounded opinions, and communicate effectively. One of the best ways to foster this skill in the classroom is through discussions that challenge students to analyze real-world issues, consider multiple perspectives, and build logical arguments.
Cross-curricular learning has become an essential strategy in our educational landscape. We know students engage better with lessons if they already have some background knowledge on the subject. Interdisciplinary teaching fosters greater student engagement and improved academic performance.
The Juice is at the forefront of this movement, offering a unique blend of EdTech resources designed to make teaching informational literacy to students across subjects both accessible and engaging.
The Juice wrapped up a successful summer of reading improvement with Boys and Girls Club. Read what the program director had to say.
In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to keep students engaged with reading, even during the summer break. With The Juice's new mobile reading app, students can continue to boost their reading skills on the go with leveled news articles, staying informed about the world around them while enjoying their summer break.
In today's fast-paced educational world, understanding student achievement data is key to fostering growth and success in the classroom. That's why we're thrilled to introduce Score Reports on The Juice — a powerful tool designed to give teachers valuable insights into their students' progress and performance.
