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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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Come to the Zone: Where School Can Be Safe…and Fun! New “K12 Zone” Provides an Innovative, Engaging, and Safe Virtual Campus for K-12 Students

Nref Businesswire - Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:15
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #K12Zone--As more families turn to online learning, students are seeking safe and meaningful connections with their fellow online classmates like never before. To help, Stride, Inc., a leading education technology innovator, is launching a groundbreaking solution, “The K12 Zone,” that provides students with an interactive virtual campus that is safe, engaging, and welcoming. The K12 Zone is a safe, immersive, personalized, and interactive school campus that encourages engage
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Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Welcome Arizona Students Back to School

Nref Businesswire - Mon, 08/21/2023 - 13:09
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LRN #ArizonaVirtual--As children across the state head back to school, many students could benefit from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs, and Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ) and Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) are ready to welcome them. Enrollment for the three virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by Arizona-certified teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Issues White Paper on Potential of Employee Resource Groups for Skills Development

Nref Businesswire - Sat, 08/19/2023 - 12:59
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a white paper by Andrew Lawlor, Ph.D., faculty with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and Fellow at the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR), exploring how employee resource groups (ERG) can help meet workers’ needs for support of learning new skills and growing professionally: “Skills Development of American Workers in the Post Pandemic Era us
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