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EdTech’s True Measure: Why Engagement Is the Clear Metric

“Our job now is to make sure the EdTech we invest in doesn’t just clear the low bar of getting kids involved, but achieves the highest level of sustained, brain-friendly engagement…” 6-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator | CEO, Alive Studios I recently listened to a great podcast, “Back to …

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EdTech’s True Measure: Why Engagement Is the Clear Metric

“Our job now is to make sure the EdTech we invest in doesn’t just clear the low bar of getting kids involved, but achieves the highest level of sustained, brain-friendly engagement…” 6-minute read Cynthia...

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Augmented Reality: The Next Frontier in Science-of-Reading Instruction

“…it’s about rediscovering the joy of teaching and transforming potentially abstract concepts into vivid, unforgettable encounters.” 6-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator | CEO, Alive Studios For over a...

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Decades of Proof: The Simple Investment That Lifts Two Generations and Secures Our Future Workforce

“…by lifting up one child through early education, we set the trajectory for an entire family, successfully breaking the cycle of generational disadvantage.” 6-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator...

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Wired for Wonder: The Neuroscience Behind Engaging Young Learners

“The secret sauce for engagement isn’t a complex, expensive formula; it’s a commitment to understanding and respecting how the young brain is wired to learn.” 5-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate |...

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Building Tomorrow’s Talent: The Unseen Power of Early Childhood

“I often think about the skills our children will need to succeed in a world defined by AI and constant technological change.” 3-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator |...

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My Personal Quest to Teach My Sons to Read Led Me to a Game-Changing Discovery

“…genuine success isn’t always easy or perfect; sometimes it’s the quiet victory of a child finally making a connection.” 4-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator | CEO, Alive Studios...

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NAEYC-Aligned Tech: Turning Screen Time into a Collaborative Experience

“Working alongside countless educators and researchers in this field, I’ve come to believe something profound: not all screen time is created equal.” 4-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator |...

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The Most Critical Investment: Why Early Education is a National Imperative

“Our most critical investment isn’t in technology, but in the brains of our youngest citizens.” 3-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Advocate | EdTech Innovator | CEO, Alive Studios I’ve spent years developing...

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2025 Summer Activities are HERE!

2-minute read Includes FREE Downloadable Resources Gretchen Doll Educational Consultant / Early Ed Teacher Counting the Days! The end of the 2024-25 school year is in sight and you can count the number of...

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NAEP Reading Scores Dropped Again – How Early Educators Can Lead the Turnaround

7-minute read Cynthia B. Kaye Early Education Innovator, EdTech Pioneer, CEO – Alive Studios Zoo The latest NAEP results (Nation’s Report Card) bring alarming but unsurprising news – reading scores have dropped again. Fourth-grade...

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Using Augmented Reality Technology in the Classroom

7-minute read Mr. Greg Warren Kindergarten Teacher / Early Ed Influencer / Guest Blogger We all know how much technology in the classroom can engage and excite our students. I mean, do you all...

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Vlog Episode 002: Student Engagement | Tackling the Top 5 Education Challenges

Video length: 15:36 Includes history of student engagement Stephanie Dowlearn and Gretchen Doll Educational Consultants / Early Ed Teachers Click to watch the 15-minute video discussion. Join Stephanie and Gretchen, two former early ed...

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Vlog Episode 001: Tackling the Top 5 Education Challenges with Innovative Resources

Vlog 001: Tackling the Top 5 Education Challenges with Innovative Resources

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How to Make Easy, Engaging, and Effective Centers for Elementary Classrooms

7-minute read Includes FREE Downloadable Resources Gretchen Doll Educational Consultant / Early Ed Teacher As educators, we know targeted small groups that provide explicit instruction are a crucial component for young learners. To determine...

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Family Engagement and Learning Through the Summer!

2-minute read Includes FREE Downloadable Resources Gretchen Doll Educational Consultant / Early Ed Teacher Counting the Days! The end of the school year is in sight and you can count the number of days...

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It’s the End of the Year and You Know It!!

“… keeping your routines in place helps to ease the chaos! … you can keep the peace and still have fun!” 5-minute read Includes FREE EOY Downloadable Resource Stephanie Dowlearn Educational Consultant / Kindergarten...

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Spring Funding Frenzy: How to Secure Classroom Resources Before the Budget Year Ends

“While you may feel that there is no money available at this time of the year, the exact opposite may be true.” 3-minute read Tanya Pechnik Educational Consultant and Former Assistant Principal Can you...

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13 Resources that Helped Me Embrace the Science of Reading

“Knowing the needs of my students and labeling the components of the Science of Reading has helped me realize I’ve been successfully doing most of these things in my classroom, yet I am always...

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Is Technology Appropriate for Early Learners?

“What if technology was used to help children collaborate, talk with each other, and stir up their imaginations?” 5-minute read | 2 videos Cynthia B. Kaye CEO | Chief Zoo Keeper of Alive Studios...

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Pre-K to receive $5,000 per Classrooms in Covid-Relief Grants

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal this past May, 93% of the Covid-Relief funds allocated for education remain unspent. As the use-it-or-lose-it clock ticks, states are revitalizing conversations to determine the...

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