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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kira Learning today announced $6 million in seed capital led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Dr. Andrew Ng’s AI Fund to build the solution of choice for K-12 schools and districts seeking state-of-the-art, standards-aligned computer science courses for all learners. Kira Learning’s first micro-course – being piloted this summer – guides 9th grade students from an introduction to coding principles to programming a neural network. “We’re excited to help a ne

FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced today it has expanded Naviance to improve college, career, military, and life readiness for students of all ages. This builds on the momentum of the last year where Naviance saw strong growth in both usage and engagement by students, educators, and families. These updates will offer more functionality for Naviance users thanks to deepening integr

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #award--Sustainable Earth, a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Wells Fargo, has announced the launch of the Sustainable Earth Educators Awards (SEEAs) to celebrate the impact US educators and administrators are making in sustainable education. The program will award $20,000 in prize money, with individual award amounts up to $500. The SEEAs are open to any educator or administrator in the US who is integrating sustainability concepts in their classroom o

FEDERAL WAY, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) released its highly anticipated 2020-2021 Annual Report showcasing critically important mission-driven work to empower confident and competent practitioners of functional medicine, advance health equity, increase access, and improve the overall delivery of patient care. This is the organization’s inaugural annual report and covers the impact and financial information for both 2020 and 2021. “Collaboration is vital

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Grad22--After two years of questions and distractions, the students of North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA), an online public school serving students throughout the state, are looking forward to getting on with their future. NCVA will celebrate its graduates in-person with a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 9th, beginning at 10 am. In addition, the ceremony will be recorded via live stream on NCVA’s Facebook page, for those interested in attending virtually. “We h

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Math, science, history, language are all essential classes in high school, but it’s just as important that teens learn basic workplace skills to help them land and keep a job. Learn4Life, a network of public high schools that offers personalized learning and one-on-one instruction, does just that. While earning their diplomas, all Learn4Life students complete a 10-week professional skills course that has them exploring career goals and learning basic computing, res

MCFARLAND, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #CongratsGraduates--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (WIDCA) and Insight Wisconsin (ISWI), three online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate its graduates this Wednesday with an in-person commencement ceremony this week. The graduations will take place concurrently in McFarland at the McFarland High School on Wednesday, June 8 at 6pm. Detai

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Classof22--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Passport Academy Charter School, (PACS), a tuition-free, public high school in downtown Pittsburgh for students ages 16 through 21, will celebrate its graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony next week. The ceremony will take place at Soldiers and Sailors Museum in Oakland on June 7th at 6pm. All details can be found below or at the PACS Facebook page. “Many Western PA families struggled these

CLARKSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with an in-person commencement ceremony at the Indy Convention Center this weekend. Staffed by state-licensed teachers, INGDA is an online public-school program of Clarksville Community School Corporation. “We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the INGDA clas

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cybin Inc. (NEO:CYBN) (NYSE American:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics™”, today announced the team of 28 esteemed faculty and advisors who will lead the Company’s EMBARK Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program. Recognizing the crucial importance of supporting psychedelic study facilitators with quality training, Cybin has brought together recognized leaders and senior psychedelic-assisted

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Grad22--After two years of school choice questions and pandemic distractions, the students of Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA), an online public school serving students throughout the Commonwealth, are looking forward to moving forward with their future. VAVA will celebrate its graduates in-person with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, beginning at 2 pm. In addition, the ceremony will be recorded via live stream on Sunday June, 5th at 2 pm, for those intereste

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #CaliforniaVirtualAcadamies--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from California Virtual Academies (CAVA), a network of online public schools serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate its graduates with six in-person events throughout the state and one online commencement ceremony. Details for the graduations can be found below or on CAVA’s Facebook page. CAVA is proud to graduate approximately 1200 students and has increased their graduation ra

MODOC, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with an in-person commencement ceremony at Butler University this weekend. Staffed by state-licensed teachers, INDLS is an online public-school program of the Union School Corporation in Modoc. “We are thrilled to come together to celebrate the INDLS class of 202

PRINEVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #2022grad--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (ORDCA), Cascade Virtual Academy (CVA), and Insight School of Oregon – Painted Hills (ISOR-PH), online public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with a virtual commencement ceremony this weekend. “I know some families are still struggling with what to do with their children’s daily education, but for on

MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Audit--Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), and Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS), two accredited, full-time online public schools in the state, have each received the Ohio Auditor of State Award. The Auditor’s Office in Ohio presents the award to school districts upon completion of the annual financial audit via the state’s Hinkle System of financial data reporting. Schools who receive the award are those who achieve excellence in financial reporting, transparency, and compli

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #YRMedia--YR Media (formerly Youth Radio) today launches “Movers & Shakers,” a series of interviews and profiles of emerging youth leaders across the technology, media, and music industries. Spotlighting BIPOC innovators and artists who are on the creative cutting edge and leading cultural innovation and change, the editorial effort creates an authentic, robust, and inclusive picture of American life through the eyes of more than a dozen YR Media youth journalists. “

MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Classof22--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate its graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony this weekend. The graduation will take place this Sunday at the Celeste Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds Campus. A virtual ceremony will commence Thursday, June 30th. Details for the graduation can be found below or on OHVA’s Faceboo

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Grad22--After two years of school choice questions and pandemic distractions, the students of Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA), an online public school serving students throughout the Commonwealth, are looking forward to moving forward with their future. VAVA will celebrate its graduates in-person with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, beginning at 2 pm. In addition, the ceremony will be recorded via live stream on Sunday June, 5th at 2 pm, for those intereste

GUTTENBERG, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Grad22--After two years of questions and distractions, the students of Iowa Virtual Academy IAVA, an online public school serving students throughout the state, are looking forward to getting on with their future. IAVA will celebrate its graduates in-person with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, beginning at 1 pm. In addition, a Facebook live stream will be offered for those interested in attending the ceremony virtually. “We have a lot of students that s

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #casc--After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), an online public school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with an in person commencement ceremony this weekend. Staffed by state-licensed teachers, CASC is authorized by The Charter Institute at Erskine. “Graduation is a day that many students didn’t think was possible, but they persevered