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Penda Learning and Vernier Science Education Press Release

Mar 24, 2025

Penda Learning and Vernier Science Education announce Vernier Connections Powered by Penda.

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Unlocking Student Success in Science: Five Action Steps for Florida’s K-12 School Administrators

Jan 24, 2025

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Demystifying 3-Dimensional Learning

Mar 14, 2024

Demystifying Three-Dimensional Learning The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have revolutionized science education, fundamentally altering how we approach science in classrooms across the United States. This paradigm shift empowers students not merely as passive recipients of scientific knowledge but as active participants, engaging in scientific practices, exploring the intricacies of real-world phenomena, and cultivating a profound comprehension of their world and beyond. But how exactly does this paradigm shift happen, and what does it have to do with three-dimensional learning?

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Webinar: Supporting High-Quality Science Instruction

Apr 19, 2023

Watch this on-demand webinar for a behind the scenes look into how two FL district leaders are providing rigorous, equitable science instruction that supports teachers, encourages science learning in and out of the classroom, and drives significant growth in science achievement.

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Stay the Course! Penda's Spring 2023 PD Series

Jan 09, 2023

Join us for our spring 3-part PD series titled "Stay the Course! Finish Strong!". We will help you learn all you need to know to use Penda for the heavy lifting in semester 2. From getting started with Penda Science to classroom instructional strategies to SSA and EOC prep, we will teach you all you need to know to "Finish Strong" this school year!

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Penda Learning Poised to Expand Its Game-Based, Standards-Aligned Science Assessments

Nov 15, 2022

An agreement with Scantron will enable Penda Learning to offer more comprehensive assessment support to help educators close learning gaps and prepare students for success on high-stakes science tests.

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School Open House 2022 - 2023

Aug 08, 2022

Back to School Open House with Penda Science. We have all the resources you need to get your students and parents excited about using Penda Science this school year!

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PRESS RELEASE: Leading Florida Districts Select Penda Learning to Support Inclusive Science Instruction and Accelerate Growth

May 16, 2022

Press Release: A unique combination of interactive activities, simulations, assessments, and instructional support tools help Florida educators close gaps and improve science learning.

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Music To Our Penda Ears: Top 5 Reasons Educators Love & Use Penda Science

Jun 06, 2022

Penda Science: 1. Simplifies instruction 2. Reinforces knowledge and builds mastery 3. Standards-based 4. Personalizes learning 5. Empowers and motivates students

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Podcast | Innovative Approaches To Engaging Science Instruction

Jun 13, 2022

Educators sat down with EdCuration to share what they love about Penda Science

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June 21 - Summer Solstice

Jun 21, 2022

June 21 - Happy first day of summer! May this be the 'summer of science'

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Top 5 Things to Look for in a Science Program

Jun 27, 2022

When choosing a science program there are many considerations to ensure high-quality instruction and learning. Let's take a look at the top 5 contenders!

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Happy Independence Day, America!

Jul 04, 2022

Happy Independence Day, from all of us at Learning 2020, Inc. and our flagship product - Penda Science

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FL Science Assessment Scores Released. Penda Data Analysis In Progress.

Jul 05, 2022

We've anxiously been awaiting the result of 2022 SSA and EOC results by FL DOE. With scores released, our team is hard at work analyzing Penda usage metrics and district/school performance data.

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Top 7 Science Instruction Challenges of 22/23

Jul 11, 2022

Start planning to support science success - from staff shortages to student engagement, Penda Science helps solve some of your top challenges of SY 2022–23.

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Scheduled Maintenance IN PROGRESS (July 25 - 27, 2022)

Jul 25, 2022

The Penda Science platform is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance. We'll be back online just as soon as possible.

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Scheduled Maintenance Period - July 25 - 27, 2022

Jul 18, 2022

Heads up! Penda Science Scheduled Maintenance Period (July 25 - 27, 2022)

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Penda Partner, Clay County District Schools, Ranks Among Top 5 in Science

Jul 20, 2022

Penda Partner, Clay County District Schools, Ranks Among Top 5 in Science

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TEACHER TIP: Modify Penda Activities to Customize Them to Your Needs

Dec 05, 2022

Modify any Penda activity to meet the needs of your instruction and your students.

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TEACHER TIP: Document Student Learning with Note-taking Guides and Learning Logs

Oct 05, 2022

Help your students slow down and digest the information on each Penda activity screen by using note-taking guides, learning logs, and thinking maps.

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TEACHER TIP: Recognize Student Effort with a Penda Wall

Nov 07, 2022

Display student Penda goals and get your students excited about completing Penda activities with a classroom Penda wall!

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TEACHER TIP: Keep Science Instruction Going During Winter Break. Avoid Academic Slide!

Nov 25, 2022

Most schools or districts have one to two weeks off from school for winter break. Maintain your science instructional momentum by hosting a Winter Break Challenge!

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TEACHER TIP: Host a School-wide Penda Thanksgiving Break Challenge!

Oct 25, 2022

Keep your students engaged and learning science with a Penda Thanksgiving Break Challenge!

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Back to School Penda PD - Level 2: Power Up Your Penda Game (3-part series)

Sep 15, 2022

Ready to dive deeper into Penda? Join us for our second Penda-sponsored 3-part series - "Power Up Your Penda Game: Get More out of Penda Science" this October.

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Penda Teacher Tip: Start with Standards Data

Sep 06, 2022

Use Penda assessment activities to uncover learning gaps or get baseline data for your students.

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New Academic Year. New Penda Features/Functions.

Aug 01, 2022

Welcome back to school! The Penda team hopes that you had a safe, healthy, and restful summer break. Penda team members have been hard at work all summer long. Here are just a few projects we've completed to make Penda even better for 2022-2023...

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2022 - 2023 Penda-Sponsored PD

Jul 25, 2022

Join us for one of our Penda-sponsored PD series and learn how to get much more out of Penda Science.

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Back to School Penda PD - Level 1: Getting Started with Penda Science (3-part series)

Aug 15, 2022

Join us for our Back-to-School 3-part PD series titled "Getting Started with Penda Science". We have two rounds of the series in September.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

May 03, 2022

At Penda Science, we want you to know that we appreciate your efforts all year long, not just during Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Proven Success on High-Stakes Assessments with Penda

Apr 15, 2022

With high-stakes science assessments just around the corner, students need to spend time developing their skills and confidence.

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Free Earth Day Themed Digital Wallpaper

Apr 21, 2022

Show your Earth Day spirit with Penda's gorgeous nature wallpapers for your computer and smartphone.

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Keep a Pulse on Science Mastery with Penda Reports

Apr 08, 2022

Informative, insightful, and versatile Penda Science reports guide instruction and intervention for all stakeholders.

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New Teacher Resource: Student Sign-In Stickers

Apr 01, 2022

Help your students easily access Penda Learning at home with these sign-in stickers.

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Host a Penda Spring Break Challenge for Your Students

Mar 07, 2022

Keep your students engaged and learning science with a Penda Spring Break Challenge!

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Using Penda Assessment Activities for High-Stakes Assessment Prep

Feb 28, 2022

Penda's Assessment Activities can help you create a plan for standards remediation in preparation for high-stakes assessments.

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Penda Will Close for Presidents' Day

Feb 17, 2022

Penda Learning will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, for Presidents' Day.

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Science Learning Without Boundaries

Feb 21, 2022

Make Science Accessible for All Students

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Happy Valentine's Day 2022

Feb 10, 2022

This Valentine's Day, we love you, our teachers!

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Gaming + Science Curriculum = Cultivating Student Passion & Success

Feb 07, 2022

Are you searching for new ways to engage your students in learning while promoting science mastery?

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Educators Share What They Love About Penda

Feb 02, 2022

We're thrilled that the EdCuration Podcast sat down with two educators for a chat about how they're using Penda Science to fill science learning gaps, target standards, increase achievement, and foster students' love for science.

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January 17, 2022 - Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Learning 2020, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. "The time is always right to do the right thing" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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All New Segment in Penda Progress Reports - Mastery Columns

Jan 01, 2022

Check out the new activity mastery columns in our Penda Progress Reports.

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New Video for Administrators! Getting Started with Penda Science Administrator Edition

Dec 09, 2021

Administrators: Learn everything you need to know about your Penda School Admin account to support your teachers and students and to move science scores forwards at your school.

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Penda Winter Break Support Hours

Dec 13, 2021

Penda will have modified support hours during Winter Break.

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Get the Most Out of Your Penda Winter Break Challenge

Dec 06, 2021

Most schools or districts have one to two weeks off from school for winter break. Maintain your science instructional momentum by hosting a Winter Break Challenge!

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What’s Captured Florida Science Educators’ Attention This School Year?

Nov 22, 2021

Take a look at why educators across Florida are using Penda Science to close learning gaps, engage students, and prepare for high-stakes tests.

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Host a Penda Thanksgiving Break Challenge for Your Students

Nov 15, 2021

Keep your students engaged and learning science with a Penda Thanksgiving Break Challenge!

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Happy Veterans Day 2021

Nov 08, 2021

We at Penda are full of gratitude to our veterans - for their dedication, bravery, and sacrifice for all of us. Happy Veterans Day!

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2021-22 First Quarter Penda Power Users

Nov 01, 2021

Take a look at these top 25 schools that have students hard at work using Penda in their science classes!

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Inquiry-Based, Student-Centered Learning with PhET Interactive Simulations

Oct 11, 2021

Help students deepen their Penda Science learning with 100+ PhET interactive simulations.

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Penda's New Assessment Activities and Line-Item Analysis

Oct 04, 2021

Introducing Penda's new assessment activities and line item analysis tool. Use these new features to better gauge student learning throughout the school year.

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Use Penda Science to Lighten Your Workload!

Sep 15, 2021

Let Penda Science lighten your teacher workload and save you hours each week!

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Engage Students with Dynamic Science Instruction

Oct 29, 2021

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Get Started in 1-2-3

Sep 01, 2021

Now that you are back to school, let's get Penda set up for you and your students in three simple steps.

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Fun, Games, and Actionable Data!

Oct 06, 2021

Aligned to NGSSS standards, Penda Learning's assessments can be used for diagnostic, formative, and summative use. The assessments are fun and motivating for students to complete and provide teachers with valuable insights to guide instruction, develop individualized learning plans, and prepare for SSA and EOC.

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Summer Break - Here We Come!

Jun 07, 2021

A well-deserved summer break is in order! From all of us at Penda, we wish you a safe, healthy, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break! See you in August for the start of 2021-2022.

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NEW! Penda Assessment Activities

Jul 19, 2021

Leverage Penda's all-new assessment activities for diagnostic, formative, or summative use. Complete with an immersive reader (with read-aloud capability) and a language translator tool (supporting 60+ languages), all assessment activities auto-grade, provide students with instant feedback, and offer line-item analysis reporting for teachers and admins. Read more...

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New Report Option: Line-Item Analysis

Jun 21, 2021

Line-item analysis reports are now available for every Penda science activity, including Penda's new assessment activities. Teachers, school administrators, and district/organization staff now have the ability to analyze student progress per screen for any Penda science activity that has been assigned. Read more...

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Penda Science - The Student Experience

Aug 09, 2021

Introducing The Penda Science Student Experience. Penda science teachers can use this new "Getting Started With Penda Science" student edition video to introduce and unpack Penda Science with their classes. Watch here...

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Students Become Scientists With 100+ Simulations - Now Available!

May 10, 2021

Learning scientific concepts is just the start of students mastering science. Students need the opportunity to explore, question, test hypotheses, and see science in action in order to deepen their scientific knowledge. That's why Penda has recently partnered with and has integrated the world renowned PhET virtual simulations into our interactive platform so students can engage with science like scientists! Read more...

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Schoology Integration Now Available

Apr 12, 2021

Penda Science + Schoology LMS We've made it even easier for schools, districts, and organizations to fit Penda Science into their Schoology LMS ecosystem! Read more...

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Canvas Integration Now Available

Mar 15, 2021

Now Available: Integrate Penda Science within your Canvas ecosystem. We understand Penda Science is just one of many digital tools science teachers are using as part of their toolbox. That's why we've made the student, teacher, and school administrator Penda Science experience seamless with Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) 1.3 Advantage. Use Penda Science without ever leaving Canvas!

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Back To School 2021-2022

Aug 01, 2021

Welcome back to school! The Penda team hopes that you had a safe, healthy, and restful summer break. Our teams have been hard at work this summer. Here are just a few projects we've completed to make Penda even better for 2021-2022...

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July 4, 2021 - Happy Independence Day

Jul 04, 2021

Learning 2020, Inc. will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observation of Independence Day. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

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Memorial Day 2021 - Honoring All Who Served

May 31, 2021

Learning 2020, Inc. will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observation of Memorial Day. We honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, or are currently serving our nation, including our very own Scott Wenger - Learning 2020's Chief Technology Officer.

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Happy Valentine's Day 2021

Feb 14, 2021

Happy Valentine's Day 2021. At Penda, love wins. Here's what we love...

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January 18, 2021 - Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

Learning 2020, Inc. will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. "The time is always right to do the right thing" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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May 2021 - Student Usage Goal

May 01, 2021

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 4 instructional weeks = 2.0 hours (15 hours total) Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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April 2021 - Student Usage Goal

Apr 01, 2021

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 4 instructional weeks = 2.0 hours (13 hours total) Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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March 2021 - Student Usage Goal

Mar 01, 2021

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 2 instructional weeks = 1.0 hours (11 hours total) Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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February 2021 - Student Usage Goal

Feb 01, 2021

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 4 instructional weeks = 2.0 hours (10 hours total) Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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January 2021 - Student Usage Goal

Jan 04, 2021

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 2 instructional weeks = 1.0 hour (8 hours total) Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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Happy New Year - Welcome 2021!

Jan 01, 2021

On behalf of Learning 2020, Inc, we wish all students, parents, teachers, and administrators a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year! Welcome 2021!

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Language Shouldn't Be A Barrier To Learning & Loving Science

Jan 18, 2021

Translate Penda activities into over 60+ languages (including read-aloud)! Built upon 20+ ESOL best practices, brain research, and Dr. Robert Marzano's high-yield instructional strategies, Penda has a successful track record of supporting thousands of ESOL students with inclusive science curriculum in some of the nation's largest school districts.

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Support Level 1 & 2 Struggling Readers & ESE Students

Jan 25, 2021

Effective, Inclusive Science Instruction & Intervention Penda's immersive reader (with read-aloud) uses proven techniques to improve reading in science for Level 1 and 2 struggling readers and ESE students, no matter where learning takes place. Improve science comprehension (and reading comprehension by an average of 10%).

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Get Ready For State Testing & End-of-Course Exams

Feb 15, 2021

Getting ready for SSA or EOCs? With 3 differentiated, scaffolded activities for every FL NGSSS, leverage Penda to re-teach or remediate low-performing standards.

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Hey NSTA Members, Have You Met Penda?!

Jan 11, 2021

Hey NSTA members, have you met Penda?

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SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT WITH PENDA SCIENCE

Oct 12, 2020

Hear how educators are using Penda Learning to engage students and accelerate science learning - both in school and at home.

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PENDA SCIENCE COMPETITIONS IN FULL EFFECT AT POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL, OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL

Oct 05, 2020

See how one high school in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County) is engaging students in high school science classes (2:12)

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OCTOBER STUDENT USAGE GOAL

Oct 01, 2020

Goal # 1 - Use Penda Science for 30-minutes per week x 4 instructional weeks = 2 hours Goal # 2 - Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-do activities if needed)

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EL IDIOMA NO DEBERÍA SER UNA BARRERA PARA APRENDER Y AMAR LA CIENCIA. APOYE A LOS ESTUDIANTES DE ESOL SIN IMPORTAR DÓNDE SE LLEVE A CABO EL APRENDIZAJE.

Sep 28, 2020

EL IDIOMA NO DEBERÍA SER UNA BARRERA PARA APRENDER Y AMAR LA CIENCIA. APOYE A LOS ESTUDIANTES DE ESOL SIN IMPORTAR DÓNDE SE LLEVE A CABO EL APRENDIZAJE.

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CLEVER & CLASSLINK SINGLE SIGN-ON NOW AVAILABLE FOR PENDA SCIENCE

Sep 21, 2020

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SUPPORT ESE STUDENTS NO MATTER WHERE LEARNING TAKES PLACE

Sep 14, 2020

SUPPORT ESE STUDENTS NO MATTER WHERE LEARNING TAKES PLACE

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SEP 07 HAPPY LABOR DAY 2020

Sep 07, 2020

In observation of Labor Day 2020, Penda Learning will be closed.

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PENDA SCIENCE KEYNOTE - NEW FOR 2020/2021

Aug 31, 2020

PENDA SCIENCE KEYNOTE - NEW FOR 2020/2021

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First 20 Days Of School: Your August Penda Learning Goal

Aug 24, 2020

August 24, 2020Teachers, School Administrators, and District Support Staff,As former educators, we at Penda Learning know (and can sympathize!) that over the next three weeks, you will experience a...

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Back-To-School Video Toolkit

Aug 17, 2020

2020 - 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL VIDEO TOOLKITFOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & SCHOOL ADMIN.Penda Learning provides you the digital tools you need to get started with Penda Learning - anytime, anywhere, on-demand...

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Back-To-School Penda Checklist

Aug 10, 2020

Penda Learning's Implementation & Support Services team wants to ensure all teachers (and their students) are set up for success using Penda Learning. To get the most out of Penda and to start August...

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Successful Practices Network and Penda Learning Partner to Support Educators in Delivery of Rigorous, Evidence-Based Online Science Instruction

Aug 06, 2020

Educators expand online teaching skills with professional development from Successful Practices Network and put best practices to use with the Penda Learning digital science platform to ensure all...

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What's New For 2020 - 2021

Aug 03, 2020

TechnicalSingle sign-on via ClassLinkSingle sign-on via CleverOneRoster auto-data rosteringAuto-data rostering integration with ClassLinkLTI advantage integration Contentall-new science content for...

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Penda Learning & Schlechty Center Team Up

Jul 30, 2020

On Tuesday, the Schlechty Center released an article titled "Implementing Quality Distance Learning in a Pandemic Environment" offering sound recommendations and guidance for creating and implementing...

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Proud Sponsor of M-DCPS Synergy 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Learning 2020, Inc. DBA Penda Learning is a proud sponsor of Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Synergy 2020.Be sure to attend the morning Brew Crews where Penda staff will be interacting with...

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850+ New Science Activities

Jul 06, 2020

Penda Learning's Content Development Team released 850+ new Florida science activities specifically crafted for FL NGSSS.Over the last six months, Penda Learning collaborated with highly effective...

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High-Quality Science Instruction Will Be Essential to Supporting Student Success In 2020 - 2021

Jun 22, 2020

High-Quality Science Instruction Will Be Essential to Supporting Student Success In 2020 - 2021 Hi, Colleague.Although it is officially summer, I trust that you and your team are working...

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Blended Learning Will Be Essential to Supporting Student Success In 2020 - 2021

Jun 15, 2020

Blended Learning Will Be Essential to Supporting Student Success In 2020 - 2021Hi, Colleague.We know you and your team are busy planning for schools to re-open in August while addressing learning...

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Avoid the "Summer Slide." Invest in Penda Learning

Jun 08, 2020

Avoid the "summer slide." Invest in PendaLearning.com - an interactive, science gaming platform for students! Request a 20-minute online demonstration

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Paying Tribute & Giving Thanks This Memorial Day

May 25, 2020

Memorial Day 2020. On this day, Learning 2020, Inc. staff salute the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served or are currently serving to protect our homeland and freedom. We...

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Using Penda Learning Beyond The Traditional School Year

May 18, 2020

Using Penda Learning Beyond The Traditional School Year

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Looking Ahead: Summer School Programs & Preventing the 'Summer Slide'

May 11, 2020

As an effective intervention tool and supplemental curriculum resource, Penda Learning easily integrates into your curriculum and instructional practice to support your students in mastering math and...

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

May 04, 2020

A BIG 'thank you' to all Penda teachers, administrators, and support staff. The Learning 2020, Inc. team honors your dedication & unwavering commitment to our education profession, especially in these...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING MAY GOAL

Apr 27, 2020

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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HEY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR - THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

Apr 22, 2020

We know district/school administrators wear many hats, and sometimes have to fill-in for a teacher when unexpected situations arise:- The substitute teacher doesn't show up- The long-term substitute...

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Hot Off The Press! New Penda Science Activities Available

Apr 20, 2020

Learning 2020's Content Development Team is on a roll! In addition to the 75 new Penda Science activities launched just last week, current subscribers now have access to 39 new Penda Science...

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PENDA'S LIBRARY OF SCIENCE ACTIVITIES KEEPS GROWING!

Apr 13, 2020

Supporting Excellent Science Instruction and Engaging Distance LearningLearning 2020's Content Development Team has just launched 75 new Penda Science activities covering 25 FL NGSSS standards. For...

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COMING SOON! NEW PENDA SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

Apr 06, 2020

To further support Florida science education, and students and teachers implementing distance learning, starting April 12, 2020, Learning 2020's Content Development Team will be launching new Penda...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING SUBSCRIPTION JUST GOT EVEN BETTER!

Mar 30, 2020

Our mission at Penda Learning, a Learning 2020 company, is to support educators. We know that now, more than ever, educators are working hard to continue to provide their students with learning...

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SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SCIENCE INSTRUCTION REMOTELY DURING CORONAVIRUS SCHOOL CLOSURE

Mar 16, 2020

Our mission at Penda Learning, a Learning 2020 company, is to support educators. We know that now, more than ever, educators are working hard to continue to provide their students with learning...

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SPRING BREAK IS APPROACHING - CONSIDER A PENDA SPRING BREAK COMPETITION

Mar 02, 2020

Lots of teachers write in to ask about how they can create student incentives and challenges to help drive usage and get maximum results with students using Penda. Penda's Implementation & Support...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING MARCH GOAL

Feb 24, 2020

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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NOW AVAILABLE: EDIT, MODIFY, CUSTOMIZE PENDA SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

Feb 17, 2020

Penda Learning - Editable Science Activities Now Available

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PREPARING FOR HIGH STAKES ASSESSMENTS (SSA/EOC)?

Feb 10, 2020

Penda Learning - Preparing for High Stakes Assessments Through Penda's Continuous Improvement Model

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING FEBRUARY GOAL

Feb 03, 2020

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING JANUARY GOAL

Jan 06, 2020

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Happy New Year From Penda Learning

Dec 30, 2019

We're READY for 2020! Are You?It's gonna be a big year at Learning 2020 and for Penda Learning - lots to look forward to and be excited about!- Ability to personalize any Penda science activity before...

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science content development announcement & independent contract work opportunity

Dec 09, 2019

In the upcoming days, Learning 2020, Inc. DBA Penda Learning will be announcing a substantial investment in science content development. The investment will result in 600 new science activities that...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING DECEMBER GOAL

Dec 02, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Off For Thanksgiving Break? Keep Students Engaged By Creating A Student Competition/Challenge!

Nov 18, 2019

Is your school off for a couple days in observance of Thanksgiving? Consider creating a challenge or competition for students to engage in over the holiday break to keep them academically...

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Penda Learning's Monthly Admin Enewsletter Series

Nov 11, 2019

This academic year, Penda Learning introduced a monthly Penda Administrator enewsletter series. While the teacher enewsletter series provides teacher-users with strategies and implementation ideas to...

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING NOVEMBER GOAL

Nov 01, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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NEW: 'Free Text' Question Type & Student Answers Report

Oct 21, 2019

2 new features/functionality are now available to teachers, academic coaches, and school administrators on Penda Learning:- 'Free Text' Question Type aka short-answer response (with rubric criteria...

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Filter By Activity Type - Target Penda's 250+ New Science Activities Quickly!

Oct 07, 2019

Now, teachers can specifically target and quickly access Penda Learning's 250+ new science activities, which are editable by teachers.Here's how:1. Log in to your Penda Learning teacher account.2....

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING OCTOBER GOAL

Oct 01, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Have You Created Classroom Intervention Groups For RTI Level 2 Support & To Differentiate Instruction?

Sep 30, 2019

1. GET UP AND RUNNING! Hopefully by now, school has started and you've had the opportunity of getting all your students online and logged into their Penda Learning accounts. As a teacher, you may have...

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Editorial: "We just started with Penda Learning. Here's what we did next."

Sep 23, 2019

Editorial: "We just started with Penda Learning. Here's what we did next."September 23, 2019 - Our school just started using Penda Learning this year. During pre-planning, science teachers completed...

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DOWNLOAD: TEACHER QUICK-START GUIDE

Sep 16, 2019

Click the image below to download Penda Learning's Teacher Quick-Start Guide (.pdf)

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Download: Getting Started - Teacher Flyer

Sep 09, 2019

Click the image below to download Penda Learning's Getting Started Teacher Flyer

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Your Penda Learning September Goal

Sep 03, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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White Paper: Penda Learning & Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Jul 29, 2019

White Paper - Impact Evaluation: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Middle School Science - ETO DivisionOverviewMiami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) utilized Penda Learning’s science platform...

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COLLABORATION: Work To Develop New Science Activities Commences Among Teacher-Experts

Jun 24, 2019

New Science Activities Crafted For FL NGSSS. In partnership with Duval County Public Schools and Osceola County Public Schools, Penda Learning is developing 200+ new science activities that will be...

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Teachers Have Spoken - All Penda Science Activities To Become Editable In 2019 - 2020

Jun 17, 2019

Teachers have spoken, and Penda Learning has listened! That's why all Penda science activities will become editable. As of June 1, 2019, Penda Learning's Content Development Team is working to upgrade...

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Duval County Public Schools Continues Educational Partnership With Penda Learning

Jun 05, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, FL - June 4, 2019. The School Board of Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has approved Penda Learning Science for the 2019 - 2020 academic year, marking four consecutive years of...

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PENDA LEARNING SCHOOL LEADERBOARD - TOP 50

May 20, 2019

Penda Learning's Implementation & Support Services Team is excited to announce our top 50 school superstars! Not only have students at the below schools, on average, logged over 8 hours of engagement,...

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HOT OFF THE PRESS - PENDA LEARNING'S MAY 2019 ENEWSLETTER

May 13, 2019

Hot off the press! Penda Learning's MAY ENEWSLETTER is now available! This edition is dedicated to end of the school year and summertime. Be sure to check out the 24/7 ONLINE ON-DEMAND VIDEO included...

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HAPPY EASTER FROM PENDA LEARNING

Apr 18, 2019

Penda Learning will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019 and Monday, April 22, 2019 in observation of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 23, 2019...

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ARE YOU USING PENDA LEARNING WITH FIDELITY?

Apr 15, 2019

Using Penda with Fidelity - The Art of Integration

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HIGH STAKES ASSESSMENT COUNT-DOWN!

Apr 08, 2019

Preparing for High Stakes Assessments Through Penda's Continuous Improvement Model

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YOUR PENDA LEARNING APRIL GOAL

Apr 01, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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HOT OFF THE PRESS - PENDA LEARNING'S MARCH 2019 eNEWSLETTER

Mar 29, 2019

Hot off the press! Penda Learning's March eNewsletter is now available! This edition is dedicated to closing the achievement gap using advanced data reports and progress-monitoring as well as using...

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CONGRATS TO MS. FRONTANEZ - HUNTERS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL, ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mar 25, 2019

Congratulations to Ms. Frontanez of Hunters Creek Middle School (@HCMS_OCPS). Ms. Frontanez was awarded with Amazon Fire 7 tablets as part of a Penda Learning Science give-away.Hunters Creek Middle...

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Poinciana High School (Osceola County Public Schools, FL) Kicks of Penda Biology EOC Prep Challenge

Feb 11, 2019

Credit: Carlos Duran, Science Coach - Poinciana High

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Your Penda Learning February Goal

Feb 04, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Duval County Public Schools, FL + Penda Learning Science

Jan 28, 2019

Penda Learning Recognizes Duval County Public Schools Elementary/Middle/High Top 10 Power-SchoolsOn January 8-9, 2019, Penda Learning awarded two Duval County Public School (DCPS) students with an...

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January eNewsletter - Hot off the Press!

Jan 21, 2019

Hot off the press! Penda Learning's January enewsletter is now available! This edition is dedicated to high stakes assessment prep and continuous improvement via the use of Penda Learning. Be sure to...

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Your Penda Learning January Goal

Jan 07, 2019

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's Efficacy Research and latest impact...

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Your Penda Learning December Goal

Dec 03, 2018

December Student Usage Goal:1. Use Penda Learning for 30-minutes a week ( 2 activities x 15 minutes each)2. Achieve 80% or better on each activity (re-attempt if

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Time To Hold Your Next Student:Teacher Data-Chat

Nov 26, 2018

Holding data chats with students can easily be done with just a few clicks of the mouse - literally. Penda Learning aggregates student progress data behind the scenes as students work on activities....

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Using Penda Learning As Part Of Your Instructional Practice? Created Classroom Intervention Groups Yet?

Nov 19, 2018

Using Penda Learning as part of your instructional practice? Created classroom intervention groups within your teacher account yet?Did you know that you can CREATE INFINITE 'CLASSROOM INTERVENTION...

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Your Penda Learning November Goal

Nov 05, 2018

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Let's Get Serious About RTI - Here's How Penda Supports RTI Level 2

Oct 29, 2018

Putting RTI Into Practice With Penda Learning's Intervention

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2 Strategies To Differentiate Instruction With Ease Using Penda Learning - Here's How

Oct 08, 2018

STRATEGY # 1 - CREATE CLASSROOM INTERVENTION GROUPS. If you haven't created classroom intervention groups, we'd recommend starting here first! That way you can differentiate instruction for your...

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Your Penda Learning October Goal

Oct 01, 2018

Each month, Penda Learning highlights a goal to guide students and teachers so they get the most out of Penda. Monthly goals are based upon Penda Learning's EFFICACY RESEARCH and latest IMPACT...

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Use Penda To Conduct Your First Student:Teacher Data Chat. Here's How.

Sep 24, 2018

Holding data chats with students can easily be done with just a few clicks of the mouse - literally. Penda Learning aggregates student progress data behind the scenes as students work on activities....

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Looking Ahead: Summer School Programs & Preventing the 'Summer Slide'

Apr 30, 2018

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EdTech Digest: "The Heart of Educational Game Design"

Mar 06, 2018

The Heart of Educational Game DesignPosted on February 22, 2018GUEST COLUMN | by Natalie F. MastersFour key areas to consider when designing and evaluating digital learning games.Take-Aways:-...

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Struggling Readers Using Penda Learning?

Mar 02, 2018

One of the common issues Penda Learning staff come across with schools using Penda, is how to better support lower quartile students who often are struggling readers. The fact is, these students...

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