New Twig Science Troubleshooter Page

Imagine EdgeEX

Keeping your program running smoothly

The new troubleshooter page will automatically run diagnostics on your system to check things like your browser compatibility or screen size. If any issues are found, you’ll receive a report outlining what can be improved and guidance on who to contact for further assistance. You can find it in the help area for both elementary and middle school platforms.

Troubleshooter Page

Order Replacement Items Directly from the Twig Science Elementary Platform 

Imagine EdgeEX

Quickly and easily complete your K–6 kits

Ordering replacement items for your K-6 kits just became more efficient since you can now access re-ordering right from your platform. Please note, this is for ordering replacements, not for ordering full kits — directions for that are in the included help article. 

Ordering Replacement Items

New Demonstration Videos Added to Twig Science Middle School 

Imagine EdgeEX

Access the latest demo videos to support your prep

New demonstration videos have been added to show teachers how to create some of the items needed for the investigations.  

Find the videos in: Prep Section > Digital Resources > Session Level 

Here are the latest videos: 

  • Under the Microscope: Lesson 1 Session 2 – Model Lung Investigation Video 
  • Under the Microscope: Lesson 1 Session 3 – Model Arm Session 2 – Model Arm Investigation Video 
  • Under the Microscope: Lesson 3 Session 3 – Function of Cell Organelles Investigation Preparation Video 
  • Ocean Powered: Lesson 1 Session 2 – Simple Water Turbine Demonstration Video 
Simple Water Turbine Demonstration Video

Simple Water Turbine
Demonstration Video

Simple Water Turbine Demonstration Video

Function of Cell Organelles Investigation Preparation Video

October 15, 2024 8:00 am

Imagine Learning and Battelle for Kids Partner to Advance High-Quality Instruction and Durable Skills for Future-Ready Students

This partnership merges Battelle for Kids’ Portrait of a Graduate expertise with Imagine Learning’s HQIM to create future-focused, impactful classrooms.

Tempe, Arizona — October 15, 2024 — Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital-first PreK–12 solutions in the United States, and Battelle for Kids, a national education not-for-profit that supports educators to ensure every student is future-ready, have announced a strategic partnership to advance a reimagined vision for student success. This collaboration builds upon Battelle for Kids’ nationally recognized expertise in developing durable skills through its Portrait of a Graduate framework in alignment with Imagine Learning’s research-backed curricula. Together, the organizations will empower educators to create learning environments that establish a more impactful vision for success in K-12 education.

“This partnership is significant because we’ve been deeply involved in defining why schools need to change and what instructional transformation should look like. Imagine Learning helps us focus on the how,” said Mike Duncan, President & CEO of Battelle for Kids. “You can’t have the how without high-quality instructional materials. It’s about creating environments and processes that engage students in deeper learning every day.”

Building Capacity and Sparking Engagement

A recent Gallup survey found that fewer than two in 10 students strongly agree that what they are learning in class feels important, interesting, challenging, or aligned with their natural talents. (Gallup) With student engagement at an all-time low and increased demands on teachers, district leaders face mounting pressure to create a shared vision of what deeper learning looks like in practice by providing meaningful and motivating learning experiences that prepare students for bright futures.

Imagine Learning and Battelle for Kids are combining high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with strategies that develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration to help schools design experiences that are both academically rigorous and deeply engaging. By integrating rigorous curricula with approaches that build both academic and durable skills, the partnership aims to deliver a more holistic definition of student success and equip learners with the competencies needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Building a Unified Vision for Student Success

Imagine Learning and Battelle for Kids will conduct joint research and develop resources to equip districts and school leaders to create impactful educational experiences. By offering actionable insights and tools, the collaboration will support the integration of high-quality instructional materials with strategies that build durable skills. “Our shared goal is to help districts create a more comprehensive definition of student success,” said Sari Factor, Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer for Imagine Learning. “By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, we can activate and scale Portrait of a Graduate. With Battelle for Kids, we’re providing a vision and models for what education can and should look like.”

Engaging the Education Community

The upcoming 2024 Battelle for Kids Annual Event, taking place next week in Indianapolis (October 21–23), will provide an opportunity to explore these critical topics further. “We’ll be seeing over 500 educational leaders at our Annual Event, and we know this topic will be of great importance to them,” added Duncan. “We’re excited to continue the conversation and explore how we can support districts to make this vision a reality.”

About Imagine Learning

Every classroom, every student is bursting with potential. That’s why we pursue relentless innovation at the intersection of technology, people, and curricula. Imagine Learning creates K–12 digital-first solutions, working alongside teachers to support 18 million students in over half of the districts nationwide. Our core portfolio includes Imagine IM, Imagine Learning EL Education, Traverse, and Twig® Science. Our robust supplemental and intervention suite equips learners with personalized instruction for English and Spanish literacy, math, coding, and more. Imagine Edgenuity® and Imagine EdgeEX® offer innovative courseware solutions, complemented by Imagine School Services’ Certified Teachers.  Imagine Learning. Empower potential. Learn more: imaginelearning.com.

About Battelle for Kids

Battelle for Kids (BFK) is a national, not-for-profit organization helping to empower educators so that every student has hope, resilience, and the knowledge and skills to be future-ready. BFK has helped hundreds of school districts and state agencies design, launch, and bring their shared community visions — the Portrait of a Graduate — to life, impacting the learning experiences of millions of students nationwide. For more information, visit bfk.org.

September 30, 2024 9:00 am

Imagine Learning Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Giving, Expands Support for Vulnerable Youth

The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), the philanthropic initiative funded by Imagine Learning, the nation’s largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, today announced $500,000 in Signature Grant awards to seven organizations dedicated to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom.

Tempe, Arizona — September 30, 2024 – The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), the philanthropic initiative funded by Imagine Learning, the nation’s largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, today announced $500,000 in Signature Grant awards to seven organizations dedicated to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom. This year’s grant allocation reflects a 25% increase over last year, further emphasizing ILF’s commitment to tackling youth homelessness and chronic absenteeism, two of the most critical issues facing students today.

Since its launch in 2021, ILF has awarded over $1.2 million through 29 grants as part of its initial $5 million funding commitment. The recipient organizations have positively impacted more than 413,000 students in 1,700 communities across the U.S., addressing issues from homelessness to mental health.

“Since the inception of the Imagine Learning Foundation, we have always been dedicated to supporting learners beyond the classroom,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Imagine Learning. “This year, we placed a stronger emphasis on supporting organizations committed to addressing the growing crisis of youth homelessness and chronic absenteeism—issues that directly affect a student’s success and have lasting impacts on their learning and well-being. Together with our Signature Grant recipients, we are dedicated to ensuring that every student has the support and stability necessary to overcome these challenges and reach their full potential.”

Targeting Key Areas of Student Support

Two-thirds of K-12 students attended a school where at least 20% of the student body was chronically absent, creating a crisis for these students, especially in math and reading. Additionally, there are over 1.2 million students experiencing homelessness putting them at greater academic and graduation risks than their peers. To meet this growing crisis, the 2024 Signature Grants were awarded to organizations working in one of four key giving areas: basic needs support, wraparound services for students and families experiencing homelessness, mental health support, and research to address chronic absenteeism.

2024 Signature Award Winners

  • Catie’s Closet, founded in 2010, is a New England-based nonprofit dedicated to providing children with access to the clothing and basic necessities children need so they can thrive in school and in life. ILF is awarding Catie’s Closet a $100,000 grant to subsidize the cost of supplies, fund emergency support needs, expand its order request system, and ultimately impact over 3,500 youth throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
  • Giving the Basics (GTB), founded in 2011, is a Kansas-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing improved health, hope, and dignity to struggling children and adults through the procurement, fulfillment, and distribution of personal hygiene products. ILF is awarding GTB with a $50,000 grant to fund warehouse distribution center costs and subsidize supply procurement to help fight the negative effect of poverty on student hygiene for over 200,000 students throughout Kansas.
  • Our House, founded in 1988, is an Atlanta, Georgia-based nonprofit dedicated to providing transformative care to end the cycle of homelessness for families and children. ILF is awarding Our House with a $100,000 grant to provide health care, family advocacy services, case management support, and housing support for over 650 students in the greater Atlanta area.
  • UpSpring, founded in 1998, is an Ohio-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering children experiencing homelessness by providing opportunities through education and enrichment. ILF is awarding UpSpring a $50,000 grant to provide year-round services, including after-school programming, summer day-camp, and an on-demand resource center stocked with supplies servicing over 415 students within Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky.
  • SchoolHouse Connection (SHC), founded in 2016, is a national nonprofit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. ILF has awarded SHC with a $100,000 grant to fully fund the first-ever national initiative between SHC and Attendance Works (AW) to research best practices for improving attendance of students experiencing homelessness. The initiative includes a research study, case studies, webinars, training, and a 2025 attendance awareness campaign to ultimately support students nationwide.

Returning Grant Recipients

  • Our Minds Matter (OMM), founded in 2012, is a Virginia-based national nonprofit dedicated to fostering a student-led movement working towards a day when no teen dies by suicide, and where all teens have access to the mental health resources they need to become their best selves. Originally awarded a $100,000 grant in 2023, ILF is renewing its commitment to OMM with an additional $50,000 this year to expand the reach of existing clubs that currently have over 3,000 student members nationwide, fund campaign support, community events, and a new, accessible website design.
  • Erika’s Lighthouse, founded in 2004, is an Illinois-based national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and educating youth, their families, and the community about adolescent depression while breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Originally awarded a $100,000 inaugural grant in 2022, and a second $50,000 grant in 2023, ILF is renewing its commitment to Erika’s Lighthouse with an additional $50,000 this year to fund national campaigns, create a new data center, and help provide recognition to model schools for the betterment of over 120,000 students nationwide.

“The 2024 grant cycle marks a significant milestone for the Imagine Learning Foundation, pushing us beyond the million-dollar mark in funding, and extending our reach to students in every state across the nation,” said Chris Graham, Chairman and President of the Imagine Learning Foundation. “We are proud to partner with so many impactful organizations and focus this year on the pressing problems of student homelessness and chronic absenteeism. We are confident that together the Imagine Learning Foundation and our partners will continue to drive positive impact and create brighter futures for countless students nationwide.”

Grassroots Grants

In addition to the Signature Grants, ILF awards Grassroots Grants to employee-recommended regional organizations that focus on learner well-being within Imagine Learning employees’ local communities. Two recent Grassroots Grants, awarded to Sleep In Heavenly Peace and Homeless Youth Connection, were announced earlier this month in celebration of Imagine Learning’s new headquarters opening in Tempe, Arizona.

For more information about the Imagine Learning Foundation and the 2024 Signature Grant awardees, visit imaginelearningfoundation.org.

About Imagine Learning Foundation

Imagine Learning Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on fostering the well-being of learners and the people who support them at home and in their communities. Established in 2021, the Imagine Learning Foundation funds a variety of grants to mission-aligned national non-profit organizations that support initiatives to foster well-being of youth, families, and educators with an emphasis on accelerating student achievement. Imagine Learning Foundation is the philanthropic initiative of Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S. Additional information is available at imaginelearningfoundation.org.

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Advocacy in Farmworker Rights 

Engage

Learn how Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, Mexican American leaders of the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), joined efforts of change, which led to the passing of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975. 

Analyze

Chavez and Giumarra Sign Labor Contract 

Genre: Photograph | Photographer: Unknown | Date: 1970 

Background 

This photograph from 1970 shows Cesar Chavez and John Giumarra Jr., a California vineyard owner and a driving force in the table grape-growing industry, preparing to sign a labor contract. After strikes failed to improve working conditions, the United Farm Workers (UFW) led a nationwide boycott of table grapes. The boycott pressured growers to sign this first union contract. 

Historical photograph of Ceasar Chavez and John Giumarra sitting at a table exchanging pens, with papers on the table in front of them.
Click to see the full image

Collaborate

Give One, Get One 

Pose the following question to students. 

 How can mass action for changes in society end up transforming individuals?  

  • Have students write several answers to the question.  
  • Have students move around the room and talk with other students to give and get ideas in response to the question. Students should try to get at least one new idea from each peer conversation.   
  • Call on several students to share an idea they got that shaped their thinking.  

Teacher Resources

Think Like a Historian

Use this additional sourcing information to further contextualize the source in order to deepen students’ analysis and evaluation. 

Summary

This 1970 photograph shows union leader Cesar Chavez and John Giumarra Jr., a California vineyard owner and a driving force in the table grape–growing industry, preparing to sign a labor contract. 

Purpose

The photographer’s purpose was to document the signing of the contract. The union representing farmworkers secured contracts with 85 percent of table grape growers. 

Intended Audience

The photograph was for the general public. 

Source Considerations

This source shows one way activists tried to inspire change was by working for improvements in working conditions through the formation of unions and protest. 

Scaffolding and Differentiation

Use the following information to provide reading comprehension support. 

Media  

Explain to students that news photography plays an important role in how people view events. Discuss with students the significance of this photograph and what the signed contract meant to the farmworkers. 

Style  

Have students examine the photograph carefully. Discuss what Cesar Chavez and John Giumarra Jr. are doing. Ask students why their actions are significant. 

Analyze and Discuss

To extend discussions, consider asking the following questions.

  • What details do you observe in the image? 
    • (Answers will vary but may include that Cesar Chavez and John Giumarra Jr. are exchanging pens, or that the two men are shaking hands.)
  • How do these details connect to the fight for farmworker rights?
    • (Answers will vary but may include that each side was happy to be ending the strike.)

New Login and Account Management Experience for Imagine Robotify

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As part of our commitment to ensuring the best Imagine Robotify user experience, we’re simplifying logging in and rostering starting in November. To access these new updates, your current login URL will be changing. 

A new way to log in this November

You and your students will be redirected to log in using Imagine Learning’s universal login page at login.imaginelearning.com.   Please be sure to bookmark this new login URL. 

Previous Imagine Robotify login page
Previous Robotify Login
New Imagine Robotify login page
Updated Robotify Login page

You may need to reset your password the first time you log in on the new page. Click on Forgot your password? and enter the email address for your Imagine Learning account. We’ll send you instructions for resetting your password. 

Students will also need to have their passwords updated. Follow the directions here to update your students’ passwords. And, to maximize security, students will also need a site code to log in to Imagine Robotify. 

You can print new login cards containing a username, login URL, site code, and login QR code to share with students to make logging in easier for them.  

New rostering and account management experience

With this November update, tools to roster users and classes/groups more quickly and easily than ever before are now found in the right-hand menu on your new product portal page. 

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Updated allowed URLs list   

These new changes require districts to update allowed URL lists to ensure the full functionality of the Imagine Robotify platform. You can find the updated Imagine Robotify Technical Requirements here.  

September 23, 2024 9:00 am

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Partners with Imagine Learning to Strengthen Math Proficiency in Grades 4 and 8

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Partners with Imagine Learning to Strengthen Math Proficiency in Grades 4 and 8

Tempe, Arizona – September 23, 2024 – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently announced its partnership with leading K–12 digital curriculum provider Imagine Learning to implement the Small Group Targeted Instruction (SGTI) service, which delivers high-dosage tutoring to small groups of students in all the core subjects. This statewide initiative will provide math tutoring throughout the 2024–2025 school year for over 3,000 students in grades 4 and 8, addressing critical needs in math proficiency and preparing students for success in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).

A Statewide Commitment to Academic Excellence

Through this partnership, DESE reaffirms its commitment to enhancing student achievement in math by leveraging Imagine Learning’s SGTI service. Starting on September 16, 2024, certified intervention specialists will deliver personalized math instruction to small groups in 30-minute online sessions, three times per week, supplementing regular math classes. By focusing on grades 4 and 8, this data-driven program aims to prepare students for pivotal standardized tests and build a strong foundation for their future academic success.

“We’re thrilled to work with Imagine Learning and believe their SGTI program will have a great impact for our students,” said Dr. Fabrice Kandjanga of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). “By focusing on personalized, high dosage instruction, we can work to close the math proficiency gap better and set our students on a path to long-term success.”

Why Imagine Learning?

Imagine Learning’s SGTI service was chosen for its proven track record in delivering high-impact educational interventions. With certified intervention specialists driving the program, Imagine Learning’s SGTI service ensures that every student receives the personalized attention needed to overcome math challenges. Delivered through a secure online platform, the program is designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of location or background, in an effort to bridge the gap in equitable access to learning.

“We’re proud to bring our highly regarded SGTI program to Massachusetts, where it will make a direct impact on student learning outcomes,” said Kinsey Rawe, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Imagine Learning. “By strengthening students’ math skills and proficiency with high dosage tutoring, we’re giving students the tools they need to achieve long-term success in their academic careers and beyond.”

The Impact on Massachusetts Students

This Massachusetts initiative represents a significant step forward in addressing the challenges of unfinished learning in math. By equipping students with the skills to excel in math, the program will play a crucial role in helping them achieve success on the MCAS and in their future academic pursuits.

For more information on how Imagine Learning’s intervention service supports students in core subjects, English language development, and test prep, please visit Imagine Learning SGTI.

About the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is committed to ensuring that every student in the Commonwealth receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in school and beyond. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and a focus on equity, DESE works to support educators, students, and families across the state. 

About Imagine Learning 

Imagine Learning is a leading provider of K–12 digital education solutions, working alongside teachers to support over 18 million students nationwide. With a comprehensive portfolio of core curriculum, supplemental programs, innovative courseware, and school services, Imagine Learning is committed to helping students achieve their full potential. 

Academic Integrity Alerts in Imagine EdgeEX 

Imagine EdgeEX

See academic integrity violations all in one place 

As part of the Academic Integrity Bundle, teachers will now see academic integrity violation alerts in a student’s course structure to help identify patterns and stop cheating. These alerts will help teachers see violations all in one place. 

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Transfer Enrollments in Imagine EdgeEX

Imagine EdgeEX

Increased flexibility for administrators 

The newest Imagine EdgeEX power feature, Transfer Enrollments, is now available! This permission-driven action allows users to transfer Imagine EdgeEX enrollments between sections of the same course. It is the first time users have been able to manage enrollments in this way. 

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