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Standards Coverage Under the Annual Copyright License

See how the Annual Copyright License provides the rights to reuse technical standards in different ways.

Topic: Copyright Licensing & Permissions

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8 Key Features to Consider When Replacing QUOSA as Your Literature Management Tool

Recent developments have left QUOSA users with the task of researching alternate solutions, identifying those that best meet their information and research needs and transitioning to a new literature management tool over the course of the year.

Topic: Content Management & Acquisition, Data Management, Information Management

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High-Quality Content: Give Teachers What They Want

How do we ensure that teachers have access to the instructional materials needed to create standards-aligned, culturally relevant curricula?

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum

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What Can Happen to Schools If a “Fair Use” Defense Falls Short?

Even years later, there are valuable insights for school districts to keep top of mind in the aftermath of the DynaStudy, Inc. v. Houston Independent School District case.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content
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Less is More, Unless You Are Talking Content

Angela Di Michele Lalor’s concept of building on the curriculum that is already in place demonstrates a respect for teachers and what is good about education.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content
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Published Content Stands Between an Okay Curriculum and a Great Curriculum

Excerpts, poems, newspaper and magazine articles, and other shorter texts create a bridge for students to make a connection between themselves and the core curriculum.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content
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The Annual Copyright License for Curriculum & Instruction Supports Current Education Trends

Diverse quality content that reflects its audience engages students. And when students are engaged their learning expands, reading fluency increases, retention improves, and outcomes surpass expectations.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content
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5 Challenges Derailing Your Food Research Process

Here are some of the most common challenges related to content that we hear among food industry researchers, with our advice for how to solve them.

Topic: Research & Development
Tag: Food & Agriculture, Food Research
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Engage Students Using Lyrics

In this piece, former educator Samantha Kalman reflects on the finding in the 2020-2021 National Lexile Study that “students of all racial and ethnic groups experienced strong acceleration [in reading scores] when engagement was high.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content
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Copyright Considerations for Managing a Remote Workforce

Today’s remote working arrangements have put a spotlight on pre-existing copyright challenges, and the amplified reliance on technology for all communications has generated additional risks.

Topic: Copyright Compliance & Risk Management
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Student Engagement Through Authentic Texts

Authentic text invites active reading, robust problem-solving, and deep analysis because it comprises conceptually rich, compelling ideas and language from life.

Topic: Classroom & Curriculum
Tag: K-12 ACC Content