My name is J. Ryan Allen, and I teach World Languages at Delmar High School, a small but ambitious school district in southern Delaware. For many years, Delmar offered only…
How the Avant STAMP Test Made Facilitated Interdependent Language Learning (FILL) Possible
The Challenge of Teaching Language Proficiency Teaching is both an art and a science—especially when the goal is to guide language learners toward mastery. Language educators must navigate the intricate…
Proficiency Training Elevates All Students’ Learning
Are language skills essential in today’s global workplace? Language learning builds far more than vocabulary. It develops analytical thinking, adaptability, empathy, and resilience. Employers increasingly value these skills the most…
Beyond Translation: How Language Learning Builds the Workforce Skills Employers Want Most
Avant expands Mira platform with launch of Mira Stride, an educators’ tool for monitoring English learner progress Avant, a leader in language proficiency solutions, today announced the launch of Mira Stride,…
New AI-Powered Tool Gives Actionable Insights to Track Multilingual Learners’ Growth and Readiness
Out in the wild, vulnerabilities are not just exploited by advanced attacks or complex malware—sometimes, they stem from simple issues such as default passwords. Despite years of warning from cybersecurity…
Staying Secure, by Design: What’s Wrong with Default Passwords?
Avant is proud to put security at the forefront of our business. As a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that handles sensitive student data and data of minors, we…
Staying Secure: The Importance of Timely Security Patches
In today’s digital age, the importance of protecting student data is paramount, especially for K-12 educators and IT personnel. Avant Assessment recently hosted an insightful webinar as part of the…
Webinar Summary: Understanding COPPA Compliance and Student Data Privacy in EdTech
In our most recent webinar, we dove into the transformative world of language immersion programs, showcasing a dynamic discussion led by Dr. Matt Rega, Director of Assessment and Evaluation at…
Adapt to Student Needs with Insightful Assessment: Key Takeaways from Our Recent Webinar
The world of education is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant advancements in recent times is the recognition of dual language immersion as a core component of education….
5 Reasons Why Dual Language is Core Education
As we gear up for spring, many of us are reviewing class assessment data, preparing for STAMP assessments, and helping students finalize their Seal of Biliteracy applications. This flurry of…
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