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From identification to empowerment: a graduated approach to SEND
September 16, 2025
Education Specialist Emma Dibden outlines the challenges for inclusive SEND provision in mainstream schools and suggests some solutions.

Too many questions, too little time? How to manage maths curriculum overload
September 16, 2025
Education Specialist Andy Small explains how maths anxiety and curriculum overload can be tackled by using targeted assessments and teaching and learning tools.

We need to talk about talking: a step-by-step approach to language development
September 16, 2025
Education Specialist Georgina Cook explains how tools like WellComm, myON, Accelerated Reader and PASS help to develop children's language and literacy skills.

From wraparound customer support to responsible AI … and then there’s Renaissance Next…
August 27, 2025
Crispin Chatterton, our Director of Education talks through the latest innovations from GL Education and Renaissance.

The impact of individualised reading practice with Accelerated Reader – efficacy study overview
March 25, 2025
The results showed a positive relationship between Accelerated Reader use and reading achievement – with better student performance and higher levels of annual growth seen. Notably, the better the AR programme was implemented, the better the outcomes were for students.

Supporting EAL learners with authentic texts
March 12, 2025
Unlocking the full potential of language learning hinges on providing ample exposure to language input that is just beyond the learners' current proficiency level. This optimal balance of challenge and comprehensibility, often referred to as "i+1," facilitates comprehension, retention, and overall language development.

Unlocking Language Learning: The Power of Authentic Texts in EAL Classrooms
January 22, 2025
Discover how The English College in Prague (ECP) is transforming its students into passionate readers with the help of Accelerated Reader. This blog explores ECP’s innovative approach to cultivating a reading culture, from encouraging independent book choices to creating custom quizzes that enhance engagement and comprehension. Learn how ECP empowers students to take ownership of their reading journey, building a love for books that extends beyond the classroom and inspires educators globally

Creating a reading culture: How the English College in Prague is transforming learning with Accelerated Reader
November 6, 2024
Discover how The English College in Prague (ECP) is transforming its students into passionate readers with the help of Accelerated Reader. This blog explores ECP’s innovative approach to cultivating a reading culture, from encouraging independent book choices to creating custom quizzes that enhance engagement and comprehension. Learn how ECP empowers students to take ownership of their reading journey, building a love for books that extends beyond the classroom and inspires educators globally

Renaissance and GL Education Host Conferences on Evidence-Based
May 2, 2024
Renaissance and GL Education Host Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning Across UAE and Qatar
- Multi-city events held under the theme ‘Aspirational Learning for All’
- Expert insights address inclusive education practices and student support

Survey - The Impact of EdTech on Teacher Workload and Student Learning in the Middle East
November 14, 2023
A recent Renaissance survey in the Middle East revealed unanimous agreement among teachers, with over 90% highlighting the significance of educational technology (EdTech) in easing teacher workload and enhancing teacher well-being.