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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/19/2023 - 11:54
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents1 commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, and conducted online by The Harris Poll, found that just over half (51%) of parents strongly agree that their children’s teachers are properly trained in the science of reading. However, Lexia’s own nationwide survey of educators2 found that only 27% of educators felt the same. “Understanding what parents are likely thinking about their child’s school and its faculty is
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Section Launches Industry-Leading AI Curriculum to Build the New “AI Class” of Knowledge Workers

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/19/2023 - 08:54
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Section, the business education platform founded by Scott Galloway, is launching the essential "AI for business" curriculum and learning experience.
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SCAD Announces New Master of Business Innovation in Design Management Degree Program

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/19/2023 - 08:54
SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announces the creation of the Master of Business Innovation (MBI) in Design Management degree.
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Carnegie Learning Wins 2023 Social Impact Project of the Year

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 09/18/2023 - 11:52
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced that the company won Social Impact Project of the Year for the innovative open-source platform UpGrade. According to the judges, this project “is an education revolution. A beacon of evidence-based transformation.” They continued, “in the dynamic realm of education, individuality reigns, making deciphering effective methods a chall
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Ohio Digital Learning School Welcomes Dr. Brian Powderly as New Head of School

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 09/18/2023 - 11:52
MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #ExecutiveDirector--Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS), a tuition-free online public school serving students ages 16-21 across the state, has announced Dr. Brian Powderly has been hired as the Head of School. “Dr. Powderly has a proven track record of delivering strong, positive educational outcomes for high schools across the state,” said Laura Houghton, Operations Manager at ODLS. “Brian has exhibited exemplary leadership and a deep knowledge of curriculum and collaborative proble
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University of Phoenix Supports Tempe Union High School "Reading Under the Stars: The Ethic of Belonging" Event

Nref Businesswire - Sat, 09/16/2023 - 08:48
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix Office of Educational Equity (OEE) is proud to support the Tempe Union High School District’s “Reading Under the Stars: The Ethic of Belonging” event. Reading Under the Stars is a community-driven initiative that promotes literacy and shares stories to help foster a deep sense of belonging among individuals of all backgrounds. The event will take place on September 19, 2023, at the Mesa Community College Planetarium, and promises to be an evening
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Carnegie Learning Announces New Milestone

Nref Businesswire - Fri, 09/15/2023 - 17:44
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carnegie Learning, a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced that the company has reached a new milestone: providing over 72,000 high-dosage live virtual tutoring sessions, serving over 13,000 students. Carnegie Learning has one of the largest teams of certified teachers as tutors in the nation, partnering with school districts across the U.S. to accelerate learning. This school year (2022-2
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Elevance Health Teams Up with Impact Fitness Foundation to Support Victory College Prep

Nref Businesswire - Fri, 09/15/2023 - 17:44
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of their ongoing commitment to equity and providing support for women and women’s health, Elevance Health has partnered with national nonprofit Impact Fitness Foundation to create a fitness and movement space for K-12 public school network Victory College Prep (VCP), in celebration of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tipoff, a pre-season women’s collegiate basketball tournament. At Elevance Health, the strategy to become a lifetime trusted health par
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools Picks PowerSchool to Enhance its Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports Framework

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 09/14/2023 - 14:41
FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, Colorado selected PowerSchool MTSS, a key component of the Student Success Cloud, to support its efforts analyzing, collaborating, and acting upon critical student data. Designed to support school systems implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, PowerSchool MTSS will help Five
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Liberty Local School District Transforms Education with Mimio Solutions

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 09/14/2023 - 11:41
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #boxlight--Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leader in interactive technology, digital signage, classroom audio, campus communication, and services, showcases the successful implementation of Mimio solutions at Liberty Local School District (Youngstown, OH). At the heart of Liberty’s strategy are Mimio solutions, including the acclaimed MyStemKits STEM curriculum, easy-to-use Mimio panels, innovative Labdisc portable science labs, and user-friendly Robo 3D printers. Thes
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Dartmouth Announces First Fully Online Degree on Coursera to Expand Access for Learners Worldwide

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 09/14/2023 - 11:41
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dartmouth has partnered with Coursera to launch a fully online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (online MEng).
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Skillsoft Announces General Availability of Conversation AI Simulator CAISY™ to Build More Effective Business Leaders

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 09/14/2023 - 08:41
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced the general availability of Skillsoft CAISY™ (Conversation AI Simulator), an enterprise AI-powered skills trainer. Harnessing OpenAI’s advanced technology, CAISY provides businesses with an experiential and emotionally safe training environment where employees can simulate important workplace conversations and develop critical communication skills to become more effective
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Collaborate Science – ML-PBL Powered by Accelerate Learning is a Winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM 2023 Awards

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 09/14/2023 - 08:41
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #K12--Collaborate Science–ML-PBL Powered by Accelerate Learning has been named a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM 2023 Awards.
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PLTW Announces Samuel Adams as EVP and Chief Financial Officer

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/12/2023 - 11:32
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis that equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, announced today that Samuel Adams will join the organization as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer. Adams will lead financial, budget, and investment strategies for PLTW. “Sam is a highly accomplished leader with deep experienc
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MedCerts and University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education Collaborate to Combat Vermont’s Healthcare Shortage

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/12/2023 - 11:32
BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #StrideLearn--In response to the rising demand for medical professionals across the state and nationwide, MedCerts and the University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education (UVM PACE) are partnering to provide access to MedCerts healthcare training programs. This partnership provides an affordable, flexible, self-paced opportunity for working adults to earn one of 14 professional medical and healthcare certificates. Programs include Surgical Technologist, Behavior
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Tigo Energy Expands Mission for Quality in Solar Industry With Green Glove Program

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/12/2023 - 11:32
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tigo Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy storage solutions, today announced the launch of the Green Glove service program to provide a premium support experience for first-time installers of Tigo systems. Reinforcing Tigo's commitment to driving quality across the solar value chain, the Green Glove program enhances the installer experience with customer support interactions when the first installer deploys Tigo produ
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The Center for Leadership Studies Announces Four New Programs in Their Performance Curriculum

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 09/12/2023 - 08:32
CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Center for Leadership Studies Announces Four New Programs for Driving Performance
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University of Phoenix Survey on Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education and the Workplace Reveals that Only 35% of Adults are Comfortable with Integrating AI Tools into Their Work or School Due to Concerns About Its Accuracy

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 09/11/2023 - 14:28
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is sharing insights from a survey on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and the workplace which found that nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults believe AI tools should be leveraged in workplace (59%) and classroom settings (57%). As a higher education institution focused on serving working adults, University of Phoenix commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct a study of more than 2,000 U.S. adults to better understand perceptions of artificial i
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AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and SME Announce New Strategic Partnership in Workforce Development

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 09/11/2023 - 11:27
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and SME announced a strategic partnership today, making bigger strides together toward solving North America’s manufacturing workforce challenges. The two organizations have been longtime collaborators on advancing manufacturing, and this partnership focuses on leveraging the strengths and resources of each organization for the betterment and advancement of the industry through three key areas: workforce deve
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Indiana Brothers Receive Esports Scholarships From Manchester University

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 09/11/2023 - 11:27
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #Clubs--National Video Game Day is September 12 – and for two brothers, video games have been more than just a way to pass the time. It will help fund their college education. Garrett and Gabriel Armstrong, of Rochester, are two recent Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) graduates that signed to be a part of Manchester University’s Esports team for the 2023 fall semester. The brothers, one graduating early, received academic scholarships for $22,000 per year, as well
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