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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smart Kids University, a Houston-based leader in after-school enrichment, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative educational program tailored exclusively for gifted children. Designed for kids aged 7 to 14, this program bridges the gap between traditional schooling and extracurricular activities by providing an engaging, supportive environment where exceptionally talented students can advance their academic and creative skills. In today’s fast-paced, techn

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix Professional Development is pleased to lead a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) webinar for workplace leaders on how to support impactful workplace learning through artificial intelligence (AI) and scenario-based learning. The webinar, "AI and Scenario-Based Learning: Upskilling for Workforce Adaptability," will be led by Dr. Molly Gonzales, M.Ed., Ed.D. Director of Educational Programs Development for University of Phoenix, on Wednesday, October 16, 2

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), the philanthropic initiative funded by Imagine Learning, the nation’s largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions, today announced $500,000 in Signature Grant awards to seven organizations dedicated to supporting student well-being beyond the classroom. This year’s grant allocation reflects a 25% increase over last year, further emphasizing ILF’s commitment to tackling youth homelessness and chronic absenteeism, tw

MERRILL, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cynthia Moehring, J.D., has been appointed to the Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer) Board of Directors.

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite and Reading Horizons Elevate® were included in Tech & Learning's 2024 “Best Tools for Back to School.” The annual awards help education leaders find the most effective educational technologies to drive innovation in their districts. Winners were selected based on their impact, usability, and overall contribution to education. Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite—honored in the primary education category—is a K-

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Suicide Prevention Month ends, several free mental health first aid trainings will be offered by UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Social Work

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation, established by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, expanded its commitment to the Town of Eatonville, Florida, by funding the new Hawk Haven Preschool – a free preschool program provided through Orange County Public Schools and operated out of Hungerford Elementary School (home of the Hawks). The addition of this preschool program complements the Foundation’s existing

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BECKER WINS 2024 BRANDON HALL GROUP HCM EXCELLENCE AWARD IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced that Saviynt University, its online training and certification program, is opening no-cost access to the public for all introductory-level Saviynt product training courses. Customers, partners, expert services, support teams and end users can also view introductory-level product training courses, new release videos, and monthly webinars to grow their careers with

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transfr Inc., the leading provider of virtual reality (VR) career training and exploration simulations, today announced the launch of 14 simulations that for the first time give Spanish-speaking students access to exploring careers in high-growth industries using VR. Now school districts, local governments and community programs can implement Transfr to support career exploration for more than five million Spanish-speaking students in U.S. public schools, as well as m

WENHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Academy at Penguin Hall (APH) and the North Shore Hockey Academy (NSHA) are excited to unveil their new partnership, which brings forth a pioneering initiative: the Emperor Hockey Academy at Penguin Hall (EHA). This premier, full-season, national-bound girls’ hockey program will officially hit the ice in Fall 2026 at the U16 and U19 levels, with potential expansion to the U14 level depending on interest. The Emperor Hockey Academy is dedicated to recruiting t

ST. LEO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For Tampa-based tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini, cybersecurity is a mission —the need to secure digital information is crucial to the safety and success of the United States and the world. Now Bellini is taking steps to ensure that more people have the skills to protect businesses, organizations, and the nation. With funding from Bellini, Saint Leo University is launching a new cybersecurity certification program and skills courses, beginning Tuesday, October 1.

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FICO--FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: Most Americans (79%) think high schools should offer financial education. More than one in four (28%) members of Gen Z do not consider themselves financially literate; significantly higher than Millennials (20%), Gen X (19%) and Baby Boomers (10%). 74% of Americans think their current financial situation would improve if they had access to more personal finance resources and education. Move over Bunsen burners and ancient civilizati

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today introduced several platform enhancements to help organizations transition to skills-based talent strategies. These enhancements, which are being showcased at Skillsoft Perspectives 2024, the company's annual customer conference, span the Skillsoft learning platform and benefit all users — from Chief People Officers and human resources teams to individual learners. "Forward-thinking

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberTrust Massachusetts, a non-profit dedicated to driving accessible cybersecurity opportunities through a statewide consortium of businesses and colleges, and Immersive Labs, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, today announced a partnership to give CyberTrust Massachusetts members access to Immersive Labs’ cybersecurity skills development and training platform. The goal of the partnership is to help organizations, professionals, and students - including th

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today announced a series of innovative features designed to make learning more intuitive, engaging, and impactful. These enhancements streamline the process for learners to earn new certifications, while also leveraging generative AI (GenAI) technologies to deliver a highly personalized and adaptive learning experience, accelerating the development of critical, in-demand skills. “Skillso

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Truancy is becoming an epidemic in American schools. In the 2022 school year, 41.7 million students were absent for more than 18 days.1 While educators hoped that student attendance levels would improve after the pandemic, it remains far lower than pre-COVID. From 2018 to 2023, the rate of chronic absenteeism nearly doubled, from 15 to 26 percent.2 When children miss school, they are more likely to fail, drop out or get suspended, and less likely to receive adequat

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International mental health curriculum demonstrates positive impact on high school students, but funding expiration threatens future of program

JACKSON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northampton County Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction in two elementary schools in northeastern North Carolina. The district is setting the stage for a successful school year by implementing a research-based foundational reading program to strengthen skills for its youngest learners across 19 K–2 classrooms. This move aligns with the county’s five-year strategic plan to increas

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Morning Consult survey commissioned by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow – the leading STEM education program empowering public school students to harness technology for good – reveals that parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of education. According to the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow AI survey, an overwhelming 88% of parents believe that knowledge of A