Age of Learning Launches My Reading Academy Español to Support Biliteracy Instruction in U.S. Classrooms
05 Agosto 2024 - 8:08AM
Business Wire
Culturally relevant literacy program helps
Spanish-speaking students build mastery of fundamental reading
concepts and skills in their native language
Age of Learning Inc., the leading education technology
innovator, today announced an expansion of its school solutions’
mastery programs with the launch of My Reading Academy Español, an
authentic, culturally relevant Spanish literacy program designed to
accelerate Spanish reading fluency in classrooms throughout the
U.S. The adaptive and standards-aligned program helps kindergarten
through 2nd grade students build mastery of fundamental Spanish
reading concepts and skills to achieve proficiency through
individual learning pathways and continuous assessment.
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Age of Learning's My Reading Academy
Español is an authentic, culturally relevant Spanish literacy
program designed to accelerate Spanish reading fluency in
classrooms throughout the U.S. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Grounded in the Science of Reading, My Reading Academy Español
was created by education, technology, and gaming experts and is
designed to support biliteracy instruction. Developed by teams in
Guadalajara, Mexico and the U.S., the program is built on authentic
Spanish pedagogy progression to support instructional parity and
features diverse and authentic Spanish texts, such as nursery
rhymes like “Pin Pon,” “Tres Pececitos,” “Naranja Dulce,” and “Un
Elefante Se Balanceaba,” to help students develop vocabulary,
strengthen comprehension, and build fluency while honoring cultural
identities.
“At Age of Learning, we are committed to advancing educational
equity and that starts with providing learners with access to high
quality literacy tools as they begin their journey toward reading
proficiency,” said Alex Galvagni, CEO of Age of Learning. “To
develop a program for native Spanish speakers, authenticity was
paramount. That is why we built a studio in Mexico, used original
Spanish texts, and grounded the curriculum in the Science of
Reading in Spanish. This intentionality is what makes Age of
Learning’s mastery programs so unique and effective.”
According to a research report produced under the US Office of
Special Education Programs, English learners who have learned to
read and write in their first language may learn to read in English
more easily, especially when the orthographic systems of the two
languages are similar1. These findings further underscore the need
for targeted and comprehensive approaches to bilingual education.
My Reading Academy Español addresses this by purposefully designing
its scope and sequence to teach Spanish reading skills through
explicit instructional videos and dynamic learning games, providing
a thorough and engaging learning experience.
“Studies prove that strong readers in their native language
learn new languages more easily and quickly,” said Victor Raga,
Director of Biliteracy Curriculum Design at Age of Learning. “With
over two decades of experience in bilingual and ESL education, I
have seen firsthand the transformative impact of culturally
relevant, research-based materials. My Reading Academy Español is
designed to help millions of Spanish-speaking children in the U.S.
build a powerful reading foundation in their native language, which
will pave the way to learn to read in English, as well and set the
stage for academic success and a lifelong love of learning.”
To support administrators and teachers, My Reading Academy
Español features dashboards that enable educators to take immediate
action based on real-time insights to support each student’s
progress toward mastery, including measuring against state
standards and benchmarks.
About Age of Learning
Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and
effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help
children build a strong foundation for academic success and a
lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum,
developed by education experts, includes the award-winning
ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive,
personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading
Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50
million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in
efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all
children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit
www.AgeofLearning.com.
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1 Office of Special Education Programs. "Core and Supplemental
Instruction for ELs."
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