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The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the Nation's Report Card, reveal significant challenges for schools and teachers especially in reading. Amid these sobering statistics, showing a nationwide drop in reading proficiency, Louisiana was the only state to show an increase in proficiency for 4th graders from 2019 to 2024.

AIM Institute for Learning & Research has proudly partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education and more than 25 parish school districts across the state since 2021 to provide AIM Pathways literacy professional learning to more than 9,700 K-3 teachers.

Louisiana's incremental gains, which raised 4th grade reading proficiency to the national average for the first time, underscores the state's dedication to enhancing early literacy through state-funded comprehensive professional development.

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AIM Academy to Unveil Groundbreaking Global Innovation Hub with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – AIM Academy is thrilled to open the doors to its highly anticipated Global Innovation Hub, a pioneering educational space designed to inspire, challenge, and equip students for the future. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, taking place on Monday, November 11, will bring together community members, corporate partners, and local representatives and local representatives as well as Pennsylvania Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner.

The event will also feature remarks from AIM student Jonah C., who will share their personal journey and excitement for his future experience learning in this innovative space. Asher Raphael, Co-CEO of Power Home Remodeling and a valued AIM donor, will speak on the importance of supporting neurodiverse learners. 

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AIM, a nationally recognized education organization including AIM Academy, the Philadelphia region’s largest school for children with language-based learning differences, announced today a significant transition in its Board of Trustees. After 15 years of exemplary service as Chair, Matt Naylor is stepping down and assuming the role of Board Chair Emeritus. Succeeding him is Stan Silverman, a distinguished business leader, current AIM trustee, and current AIM grandparent.

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AIM is proud to announce the appointment of Kristen Wynn, former State Literacy Director (K-12) for the Mississippi Department of Education, as the new Head of the AIM Institute for Learning & Research. This pivotal addition marks a significant milestone in AIM’s commitment to enhancing literacy education across the nation.

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The Maine Department of Education recently announced a partnership with AIM to provide free professional literacy training to Maine educators working in Kindergarten–Grade 5 regular and special education settings. Eligible educators can enroll in AIM's Steps to Literacy modules as well as a specialized course for supporting English learners between June 12, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Educators enrolling in and completing course between now and August 23rd are eligible to receive DOE stipends for their work.

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The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce that AIM Pathways training to support leaders and literacy supervisors in Maryland is part of a newly announced $6.85 million philanthropic partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Ibis Group.

The partnership is detailed in the MSDE’s news release announcing the grant, which will support high-quality professional learning grounded in the Science of Reading to educators and leaders throughout the state.

An estimated $5.35 million of this four-year grant will support professional development for Maryland’s teachers and leaders including up to 6,000 school administrators, district literacy supervisors, and secondary educators through AIM Pathways training in Pathways to Literacy Leadership and Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary. The grant also includes teacher training provided by the State University of New York, New Paltz, through its Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential Program.

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On Tuesday, May 23, AIM Upper School students celebrated their studies of William Shakespeare with the school's second annual Shakespeare Fest.

Each spring, AIM students read and perform Shakespeare plays and learn about the Bard's incredible contributions to our language and world. The work culminates Shakespeare's birthday with Shakespeare Fest.

This year both NBC10 and 6ABC featured video from this immersive learning event on the evening news.

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