January 2026

Writing 5 paragraph essays is often treated like a milestone. At some point, students are expected to move from paragraphs to full, structured writing and just be ready. But essay readiness is not about age, grade level, or calendar timing. It’s about preparation and endurance. When students are truly ready for essays, the shift feels manageable […]

By the time students are asked to write multiple paragraphs, many of them have plenty to say. The problem is not ideas. The problem is getting those ideas down without exhausting their hands, attention, or confidence. This is where speech-to-text can be a powerful support. Used intentionally, speech-to-text helps students build writing endurance by removing