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Rosetta Stone for Schools and Lynn Public Schools Partner to Accelerate Equitable Language LearningStudents, families, and staff will leverage Rosetta Stone to enhance their English and world language skills SAN MATEO, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosetta Stone, the world's leading language learning brand, has announced a new partnership with Lynn Public Schools (LPS) in Massachusetts. The district will leverage Rosetta Stone for Schools' comprehensive curriculum and immersive activities to develop language skills and close equity gaps for English language learners (ELLs). Additionally, the district will provide its staff and students' families access to Rosetta Stone to foster stronger collaboration across the school community. Lynn Public Schools takes pride in its diverse student body, with ELL's comprising 30% of the population, and is dedicated to ensuring that they reach their full potential. To meet this commitment, LPS has partnered with Rosetta Stone so that its students can build fluency in a second language and develop skills essential for college or a career after graduation. Breaking down language barriers Rosetta Stone engages learners in all four domains of language—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Its structured immersion method maximizes a student's exposure to English, mirroring how our brains first acquire language. Students learn intuitively through real-world images and audio from native English speakers. There are no instructions or translations—ELLs learn through context and reasoning, assigning meaning to what they see and hear. These features ultimately help ELLs build a deeper and more lasting understanding of English while accelerating learning. The immersive environment also means that any student, regardless of their language skills and reading level, can benefit from Rosetta Stone. Options for every learner Speaking aloud, early, and often Connecting the community "For our teachers who are primarily dealing with students who speak only Spanish—how do they communicate? Rosetta Stone is a great tool where they can learn some conversational Spanish or learn to be fluent at their own pace," said Evonne Alvarez, Superintendent of LPS. "We've had an inordinate amount of teachers and staff who have asked, 'How do I pick up some Spanish to be able to communicate with my students?'" "Language learning promotes inclusivity through shared communication and equips students with skills essential for success in the classroom and beyond," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. "With Rosetta Stone's immersive environment, learners of every age and background can quickly develop fluency, build confidence, and form deeper connections with their communities." Close equity gaps for ELLs with Rosetta Stone for Schools The platform's placement guides assist teachers in determining which Rosetta Stone unit matches an ELL's current proficiency level without the need for additional testing. These guides align with English language proficiency assessments in all 50 states and utilize results from state-mandated English-language screeners to recommend the exact starting unit for each student. Educators also rely on Rosetta Stone's customizable reporting tools to identify knowledge gaps and provide students with lessons that best meet their needs. Reports on student activity, usage, and progress, highlight how ELLs are progressing through the curriculum and whether or not they are meeting learning goals. About Rosetta Stone Press Contact View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosetta-stone-for-schools-and-lynn-public-schools-partner-to-accelerate-equitable-language-learning-302117503.html SOURCE IXL Learning |