Rachel Schaffer

Bentley Elementary School · Tchr, Fourth Grade

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35 applications in use in this classroom.

Renaissance Learning Other

Renaissance Accelerated Reader products equip teachers with unparalleled insight into independent reading practice, research-proven goal setting tools, activities that span a variety of skills and text types, and a worldwide community of support. Students enjoy endless choice and the agency required to truly fall in love with reading, achieve mastery, and grow.

Copilot

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Microsoft Other

Microsoft Copilot acts as a versatile AI partner that functions as both a web-based research tool and an assistant deeply integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite (like Word, PowerPoint, and Teams). For teachers, it can draft standards-aligned lesson plans, summarize lengthy email threads in Outlook, or instantly build a PowerPoint presentation from a Word document. For students, it can act as a powerful research partner, help outline and refine essays in Word, or analyze data for a lab report in Excel. Copilot's unique strength is its ability to combine information from the broad web with, when permitted, your own organization's data (like emails, chats, and files) to help you create content, find answers, and manage tasks more efficiently.

DBQ Project

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DBQ Project Other

The DBQ Project offers a digital platform, DBQ Online, designed to assist teachers in guiding students through historical inquiry, document analysis, and evidence-based argument writing. It features interactive units for analyzing primary and secondary sources across subjects like history, civics, and literature to help educational organizations foster critical thinking skills.

Flocabulary (Nearpod Integrated)

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Nearpod Other

Flocabulary is an online learning platform that delivers educational hip-hop songs, videos, and instructional activities for K-12 students. It engages students across all major subject areas to build vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

Conditions of use: May only be used through the Nearpod service.

Google Gemini

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Google Other

As an AI partner, Gemini can significantly support teachers by streamlining workflows and enriching instruction. From brainstorming dynamic lesson plans and generating custom materials like quizzes, study guides, and discussion prompts, to adapting content for diverse learners and simplifying complex topics, Gemini am here to help. Gemini can also assist with administrative tasks, such as drafting parent communications or summarizing new educational research, allowing you to save valuable preparation time and dedicate more focus to engaging directly with your students.

Newsela

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Newsela Other

Newsela is an instructional content platform that provides educators with high-quality, leveled texts across multiple subjects. It adapts real-world news articles and contemporary non-fiction content to five different reading levels, helping K-12 students improve literacy skills while learning relevant academic content. The platform also includes integrated reading comprehension checks and formative assessments to track student progress.

Quizizz

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Quizizz

Quizizz is an online platform that allows K-12 educators to create and host interactive quizzes, polls, and lessons. Students participate using their own devices, either in real-time or at their own pace. Its primary educational purpose is to facilitate engaging formative assessment, practice, and review of academic content.

Readworks.org

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Readworks.org Other

ReadWorks is an educational nonprofit that provides K-12 educators with free, high-quality reading comprehension resources. The platform offers curated reading passages, vocabulary lessons, and formative assessments designed to improve literacy outcomes. Teachers can assign digital reading activities, track student progress, and differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs.

Conditions of use: STAFF USE ONLY

Savvas Learning Company, LLC

Savvas Learning Company offers a comprehensive platform providing digital curriculum, instructional materials, and assessment tools for K-12 education. It is utilized by students, teachers, and administrators to support daily instruction, facilitate student learning, and monitor academic progress across various subject areas.

Skyward

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Skyward Other

Skyward Mobile Access provides students, parents, and school staff with intuitive mobile access to their school district's vital information. Users can view grades, attendance, discipline records, payroll, and time-off information directly from their device. The app automatically locates and connects to the user's district portal, supporting Family Access, Student Access, and Employee Access.

STEMscopes Math

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Content Delivery

STEMscopes Math offers a blended learning curriculum for elementary and middle school, focusing on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving through hands-on activities, digital tools, and embedded assessments. It aims to develop critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts for students in grades K-8.

Write Score

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Write Score Other

Write Score provides robust tools for formative ELA assessments designed to help schools, teachers, and students improve literacy. With standards-aligned assessments, instructional resources, and historical student data reports, Write Score provides tools to help teachers pinpoint instruction, save time, and meet students’ diverse literacy needs. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality in our programs, customer service, and value.