[ISLMA-Share] Alternative to Accelerated Reader

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We are considering a change also. When going from AR to Read n Quiz, are
the reading levels and quiz points the same or will I need to relabel
everything? What challenges occurred during the switch?

On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:36 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> We use ReadnQuiz and have been very happy for the past 4 years.  They
> don't have a STAR test, though so the kids need to know their lexile  or
> reading levels.
>
> On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:09 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> I know your pain. The pricing is becoming ridiculous. I keep thinking
>> they are surely pricing themselves out of the market. I have argued with
>> the folks at Renaissance Learning repeatedly over this.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
>> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> I know this has been discussed before but I couldn't find it in the new
>>> archives, so please forgive the repetition.  What are other districts using
>>> instead of Accelerated Reader?  We currently use AR for K-8 but are feeling
>>> uncomfortable with the price increases the last couple years.  Have you
>>> found any successful alternatives that are more affordable?  Thanks in
>>> advance!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Katrina Quattlander
>>> District Librarian
>>> Pana CUSD #8
>>>
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>>
>>
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>> Unit 50
>> 801 West Main
>> Teutopolis IL 62467
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Donna Brockmeyer
Media Clerk
District 110, Grant and Illini
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