Spring is in full swing, and we know many of you are navigating a busy season of testing, final projects, and spring breaks. Whether you’re wrapping up a unit or getting students ready for what’s next, we’re here to support you with updates and resources designed to make your planning easier and instruction more effective.
Highlight of the Month: ThinkCERCA Goes All Green on EdReports
ThinkCERCA’s Core ELA Curriculum for Grades 6–12 has officially earned an All Green rating from EdReports, meeting the highest standards for text quality, knowledge building, and usability. As a High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM), it’s trusted by districts across the country and proven to accelerate literacy growth.
Looking for engaging activities after testing? Save time on your spring planning and check out one of our EdReports-approved Core Curriculum units. Unit 6 focuses on personal statement writing and features speeches from inspiring advocates. It’s a powerful way to build student agency—and simplify your prep.
Product Update: Print Reading Selections!
You can now print the reading portions of any assigned Writing Lesson or Reading Practice—a much-requested feature for classrooms balancing digital and paper-based instruction.
How to print a reading:
- Assign a lesson.
- Go to your Classes dashboard and open the lesson.
- Click “Print Reading” in the top right to generate a PDF.
📌 Please note: Only the reading selection is printable, not the writing or assessment components.
Classroom Conversations: AI and CERCA Autoscoring
How can we guide students in thinking critically about AI? In a recent blog, ThinkCERCA Founder & CEO Eileen Murphy explores strategies for helping students understand and engage with AI-powered tools—while staying grounded in literacy.
From media literacy to writing feedback, this post offers concrete ways to spark classroom dialogue.
In Case You Missed It: Recent Webinars
What’s New at ThinkCERCA
Catch up on the latest enhancements to our platform—from multilingual supports to printable readings—hosted by Eileen Murphy and MLL expert Sylvia Ibarra.
Passing the AP Language and Composition Test
Explore expert strategies to help students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed on their AP exams.
Upcoming Webinar
Fireside chat with Grace Delgado
📅 Wednesday, May 14th at 11:00 AM CST
How can school and district leaders transform outcomes for multilingual learners through systemic support and culturally responsive leadership?
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Grade Delgado, the current Director of Texas Initiatives at the English Learners Success Forum. Delgado has over 30 years of experience, and is the former Executive Director of Multilingual Services at Aldine ISD, where she oversaw one of the most robust dual language and ESL programs in Texas.
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