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Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 08/31/2023 - 10:55
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its commitment to helping students of all ages reach their full potential, Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is now offering more content options that feature immersive and interactive game-based learning. Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds. These interactive lessons have been integrated into K12-powered courses and are availabl
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SME Announces New Initiative in Partnership with Community and Technical Colleges to Address the Manufacturing Industry’s Workforce Shortage and Skills Gap Crisis

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 13:53
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MFGTalentWanted--SME announces a new partnership with community and technical colleges to address the industry's biggest workforce challenges.
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New Study Confirms KinderCare Students Outperform Their Peers

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:53
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newly-released results from the 2022-2023 BRIGANCE® annual study show that for the ninth year in a row, children enrolled in KinderCare’s early learning and school-age programs performed ahead of age expectations and hit development milestones earlier than a national sample of same-age children. The study also found that the longer that children are enrolled in KinderCare’s programs, the better they perform. BRIGANCE® is a national observational tool, develop
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Age of Learning Appoints Education Advocacy Leader Luci Willits as Vice President of Public Policy

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:53
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Age of Learning, leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced it has appointed former Chief of Staff for the Idaho Department of Education Luci Willits as Vice President of Public Policy. Willits will focus on expanding the availability of Age of Learning’s evidenced-based school solutions My Math Academy® and My Reading Academy™, by overseeing collaborations with public policy leaders an
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Stride, Inc. Partners with Wonder Media to Use Animated Stories and Enhance Learning

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:53
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its commitment to delivering an engaging, standards-aligned curriculum for K–12 students, Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is now offering more content options that feature animations with relatable characters and interactive lessons. Through a unique partnership with Wonder Media—a mission-driven production company that creates and produces animated stories for children, tweens and teens—Stride has curated collections of diverse video content and interactive le
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Lincoln Financial Network recognized for creating financial education and career opportunities for Philadelphia students while helping increase diversity in the financial industry

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 10:50
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial Network’s LincABLE (Lincoln Accelerating Business Leadership Experiences) program recently earned the Equity Award from the Urban League. The company’s program was highlighted for providing mentorship, financial education and career development opportunities for Black and African American high school students in Philadelphia. With only 2.9% of financial advisors in the industry today identifying as Black or African American1, LincABLE also aims t
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Barnes & Noble Education and Sonoma State University Launch Seawolf Bundle, a First Day® Complete Program, to Enhance Student Outcomes

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 10:50
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, announced today the launch of First Day® Complete at Sonoma State University. Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which manages BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school-branded e-commerce sites, will implement the Seawolf Bundle book program for the nearly 5,600 undergraduate students who will attend Sonoma
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Pennsylvania Schools Get Free Access to Math Nation Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Resources, Thanks to Pennsylvania Department of Education Grant

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 07:45
HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #K12--Math Nation-Pennsylvania, a supplemental Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 math program, is now available at no cost to all Pennsylvania public schools and districts, thanks to a partnership between Accelerate Learning and the state of Pennsylvania. The online and print learning resources, which are 100% aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics, are funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Included in the partnership is digital acc
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ExoDexa Adds Education, Gaming and Business Insights with Four New Board Members

Nref Businesswire - Fri, 08/25/2023 - 16:27
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExoDexa, the developer of the ExoDexa adaptive learning gaming platform, today announced the addition of four new members to the company’s board: Renée Cobb, Mark Riddle, Timothy Morten and W. Steven Temple. The new board members join ExoDexa Chief Executive Officer and President Dr. Leah H. Hanes and ExoDexa Chairman and Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, adding valuable education, gaming and business experience and insights to help guide the company on its mission to
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Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering and Fullstack Academy Launch Tech Training Bootcamps

Nref Businesswire - Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:26
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fullstack Academy and Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering launched two new tech bootcamps in AI & Machine Learning and Coding.
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University of Phoenix Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Support Diverse Workplace Community in Remote Workforce

Nref Businesswire - Fri, 08/25/2023 - 01:24
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to highlight the workforce community-building model of its employee resource groups (ERGs) that contribute to employee engagement and measures of employees’ sense of authenticity, inclusion and belonging in a primarily remote workplace. The University ERGs engage in community building activities, mentoring and networking across departments as well as with external organizations and nonprofits. The growth of ERG engagement and activities
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Ron Clark Academy Implements Labdisc All-in-One Science Lab

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 08/24/2023 - 19:23
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 Labdisc All-in-One Science Lab at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA. Daniel Thompson, a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher at Ron Clark Academy, is committed to delivering impactful learning to a diverse student body across the metro region. Aligning with the school’s mission an
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New Jersey Department of Education Selects Varsity Tutors for State’s High-Impact Tutoring Program

Nref Businesswire - Thu, 08/24/2023 - 07:22
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a significant move to bolster academic recovery and accelerate learning for New Jersey students, Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the premier platform for live online tutoring, has been selected by the New Jersey Department of Education as an approved pre-qualified tutoring provider for the state's 2023/2024 High-Impact Tutoring Program. This initiative, tailored to assist students disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with a spe
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Domo Introduces Educational Program to Prepare College Students for Data-forward Careers

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 16:20
SILICON SLOPES, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Domo for Higher Education, a no-cost instructional program that aims to provide students with the necessary skills to multiply their value as they enter the job market. Through the program, educators can access data and analytics curriculum that plugs directly into their learning management systems, and includes content such as written instruction, labs, quizzes, exams and external resources. “Hypothesis-driven problem s
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Harlem Globetrotters Unveil Their Corporate-Social-Responsibility Platform With Its ‘Goodwill Ambassador Initiative’ Supporting Education, Health & Wellness, and Community Empowerment

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 13:20
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills, unveil their Corporate–Social–Responsibility (CSR) platform with their Goodwill Ambassador Initiative. It was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios. Recognized in 1951 by the U.S. State Department as “ambassadors of extraordinary good will,” the Harlem Globetrotters have been
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Colorado Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Welcome Students Back to School

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 13:20
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #CODCA--As summer break draws to a close for Colorado students, many households are considering alternative options that are tailored to meet the unique needs of their students by exploring the benefits offered by online tuition-free public schools like Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA), Colorado Preparatory Academy (CPA), and Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS). While the choice for online learning is a personal one, common decision factors reported were parents’ int
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DHL Supply Chain and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to Create New Logistics Patch & Curriculum Aimed at Inspiring Female Supply Chain Leaders of Tomorrow

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 13:20
WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHL Supply Chain announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA to empower Girl Scouts to learn the importance of the supply chain industry.
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ComEd Awards $250,000 to Expand Electric Vehicle Education in Illinois High Schools

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 10:19
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for to the start of the school year, ComEd today announced the latest group of local high schools selected to participate in the EVs for Education program, which provides a total of $250,000 toward the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging equipment for use in driver’s education classes. Five northern Illinois high schools will each receive a $50,000 grant to purchase electric transportation technology, allowing students a unique opportunity
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New Back-to-School Surveys: Parents Believe More Work Needs to Be Done to Address Unfinished Learning and Educators List It as One of Top Three Concerns

Nref Businesswire - Wed, 08/23/2023 - 10:19
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2023, a national survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, has revealed that less than half (43%) of parents1 strongly agree their child’s school has done a good job of rectifying unfinished learning from the 2021-22 school year. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and other curriculum concerns. In Lexia’s 2023 nationwide survey of edu
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Maine Students Discover Exciting Career Possibilities at Unique Hands-On Career Fair

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 08/22/2023 - 16:16
WALDOBORO, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #JobReadyLifeReady--Maine middle school hosts an interactive take on a traditional career fair that featured interactive activities at each station.
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