Literacy

BigSpring pledges to equip one hundred thousand people by 2025 with digital proficiency

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
Education, Digital, Literacy, SAN, Mobile, Movement, Life, Growth, Mobile phone

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BigSpring, a member of the EDISON Alliance and a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, has committed to equip one hundred thousand people by 2025 with digital proficiency to enhance productivity in both work and life.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BigSpring, a member of the EDISON Alliance and a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, has committed to equip one hundred thousand people by 2025 with digital proficiency to enhance productivity in both work and life.
  • Despite widespread broadband coverage, 2.6 billion people globally lack internet access due to issues like expensive data and devices, poor digital skills, and inadequate infrastructure.
  • "BigSpring harnesses technology to equip people to be productive in a rapidly changing world, regardless of physical distance, financial ability and language barriers.
  • The platform's focus on practice versus course completions ensures people are work ready, not test ready, to accelerate growth.

GETZLER HENRICH NAMES ANN HUYNH MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CO-HEAD OF HOUSTON OFFICE

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Huynh has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, ( getzlerhenrich.com ), one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director and Co-Head of the firm's Houston office.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Huynh has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, ( getzlerhenrich.com ), one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director and Co-Head of the firm's Houston office.
  • In announcing Ms. Huynh joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich, said, "We are pleased to welcome Ann to our Houston office.
  • William H. Henrich, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich continued, "We are thrilled to have Ann join our team.
  • Prior to joining Getzler Henrich, Ms. Huynh held key roles at prestigious firms including Grant Thornton, Alvarez & Marsal, Riveron and Macquarie Bank.

Savvas Introduces Newest Edition of its Award-Winning myPerspectives Program With Powerful Interactive Resources for Teachers and Students

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Momentum, Science, Savvas, Hook, Inspiration, Language, Learning, Vocabulary, ESSA, Teaching, Comprehension, Integration, Literacy, ELA, Life, Human, Growth, Curriculum, Stamper, Music, Multimedia, Student, Knowledge, Tutoring

PARAMUS, N.J., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company today announced the newest edition of its award-winning, standards-aligned myPerspectives English Language Arts (ELA) program, enhanced with powerful interactive resources that provide students with exciting multimedia content and give teachers valuable tools to monitor students' progress in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • Reaching secondary students is essential in preparing them to become critical thinkers and effective communicators, especially in today's fast-paced digital world.
  • A previous study conducted by independent researchers showed that students using myPerspectives demonstrated significantly higher ELA proficiency rates after just one year of program implementation compared to students not using the program.
  • Responding to teacher input, Savvas added to the new edition powerful interactive resources that provide real-time student feedback to help educators differentiate and deliver instruction for each skills lesson.
  • Another new feature, also developed at the request of teachers, is the online Language Coach that offers on-the-spot reading scaffolds for students.

ThinkCERCA Partners with the University of California San Diego for a Foundational Reading Teacher Course

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Education, University, UCSD, Literacy, Adolescence, ThinkCERCA, ECO, Outreach, Language development, Division, Knowledge, Tutoring

CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkCERCA, a recognized industry leader in literacy, is proud to partner with the University of California at San Diego to offer a practicum in Secondary Foundational Reading and Linguistics.

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  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkCERCA, a recognized industry leader in literacy, is proud to partner with the University of California at San Diego to offer a practicum in Secondary Foundational Reading and Linguistics.
  • This course will equip teachers with the knowledge and the skills to utilize in their classroom as soon as the next day.
  • Teachers will receive three semester hours of post-baccalaureate credit for this 8-week/45-hour course from the University of California at San Diego.
  • "The Education and Community Outreach (ECO) department at the University of California, San Diego Extended Studies is proud to partner with ThinkCERCA to unveil a groundbreaking practicum in Secondary Foundational Reading and Linguistics.

Data Literacy Is the Key to Innovation and Efficiency, Says Info-Tech Research Group in New Industry Blueprint

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Education, Sun, Learning, Communication, Research, Culture, Failure, Data management, Workforce, Literacy, Organization, Management

With Info-Tech's latest research-backed blueprint, Promote Data Literacy in Your Organization, data leaders can gain insights into fostering a data-literate workforce and driving transformative impact.

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  • With Info-Tech's latest research-backed blueprint, Promote Data Literacy in Your Organization, data leaders can gain insights into fostering a data-literate workforce and driving transformative impact.
  • In recognition of these challenges, Info-Tech Research Group has published its latest research blueprint, Promote Data Literacy in Your Organization .
  • This research equips data leaders with the tools to cultivate a culture where data fluency drives innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
  • Build the data literacy program: Prioritize key data disciplines and design the data literacy program based on the organization's maturity level and data strategy goals.

Literacy Can't Wait: Saving Literacy Through the IMSE Foundation Scholarship Program

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Washington Local School District, Teaching, School, Linguistics, Cognition, Literacy, Neuroscience, Research, Dyslexia, Science, DIBELS, Galileo Galilei, Child, Student, Tutoring

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IMSE, the leading provider of structured literacy professional development, today announced the launch of the IMSE Foundation to provide more educators with the tools they need to fight the literacy crisis.  

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  • For the past 30 years, IMSE has been the leading source of professional development and support for educators teaching literacy.
  • Applications are now being accepted for the first IMSE Foundation scholarship, which will be awarded to a teacher at the end of May.
  • The IMSE Foundation is committed to giving teachers the tools and training they need to make a difference.
  • To learn more about the IMSE Foundation and to apply for the scholarship, visit: https://www.imsefoundation.org/
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HMH's Center for Model Schools Names 2024 Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
Education, Learning, HMH, Teaching, Teacher, Conference, Literature, Consultant, Curriculum, Trailblazer, Child, School, Student, Literacy, Philosophy, Strategic planning, Tutoring

BOSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Model Schools, a division of learning technology company HMH, today announced the 2024 Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators to be honored at the 32nd annual Model Schools Conference. These honorees have been selected for making significant improvements in student outcomes by creating a learning environment that enables all students to thrive. The Model Schools Conference celebrates excellence and innovation in education, spotlighting exemplary practices that inspire and empower educators on a global scale.

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  • Honorees will be showcased at 32nd Annual Model Schools Conference, nation's largest gathering for rapidly improving K-12 schools and districts, in June
    BOSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Model Schools , a division of learning technology company HMH, today announced the 2024 Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators to be honored at the 32nd annual Model Schools Conference.
  • Representatives from 21 states and Canada are among this year's honorees, including 13 elementary, seven middle, eight high schools, 11 innovative districts and 11 epic educators.
  • Model Schools, Innovative Districts, and Epic Educator sessions to discover how educators are taking courageous steps toward improving teaching and learning outcomes.
  • For a complete list of the 2024 Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators, or to register for this year's conference, please visit: https://www.hmhco.com/model-schools-conference

Finalists announced for 2024 Braille Challenge Finals

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
University, PDT, Braille Institute of America, Literacy, Speech, Apprenticeship, Varsity, Braille Challenge, Student, Final, Publishing

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announces the 50 finalists who will compete in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals, a prestigious competition testing and promoting braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired. These students achieved the highest scores in the braille literacy testing competition, out of nearly 1,100 youth across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Braille Institute proudly announces the 50 finalists who will compete in 2024 Braille Challenge Finals, a prestigious competition testing and promoting braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired.
  • The full list of Finalists can be found on Braille Institute's website.
  • The top ten scorers in each category advanced to the Finals following rigorous regional competitions held earlier in 2024 across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
  • "We are excited to host Braille Challenge Finals which provides an important platform for youth to demonstrate their braille literacy skills at the highest level.

SIPPS and Being a Reader Small-Group Reading Meet the Requirements of the Virginia Literacy Act

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
Supplement, Intervention, SIPPS, Reader, School, Thought, Literacy, Curriculum, Science, Student, Growth, Tutoring

Both programs meet the requirements of the Virginia Literacy Act and appear on Virginia's Recommended Instruction Program Guide.

Key Points: 
  • Both programs meet the requirements of the Virginia Literacy Act and appear on Virginia's Recommended Instruction Program Guide.
  • Approved under Supplemental, the Being a Reader Small-Group Reading Sets program for grades K–2 is designed to supplement any whole-class reading curriculum.
  • For schools using Being a Reader Small-Group Reading Sets to supplement core instruction, SIPPS provides an aligned Tier II or Tier III intervention.
  • "Additionally, they have committed to providing science of reading professional development opportunities, contributing to the growth of highly skilled reading educators across Virginia."

New Study: 86% of Gen Z Workers are Stressed About Their Finances Reporting Over 8 hours a Week in Lost Productivity

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024
Investment, Social media, Literacy, Gen, Generation Z, Friends, Retirement, Automation, Partner (business rank), Organization, Mental health, Workforce, Longevity, SAN, Management

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightPlan, a leader in Total Financial Wellness, today announced the results of its 2024 Wellness Barometer Survey1 on the state of workforce well-being. Among the survey's key findings is that the majority of workers, including 86% of Gen Z, are stressed about their financial situation. Employees on average report losing over 7 hours of productivity each week due to their financial stress, and the problem is only getting bigger with younger generations seeing the most impact — Gen Z reports over 8 hours a week in lost productivity.

Key Points: 
  • Among the survey's key findings is that the majority of workers, including 86% of Gen Z, are stressed about their financial situation.
  • Employees on average report losing over 7 hours of productivity each week due to their financial stress, and the problem is only getting bigger with younger generations seeing the most impact — Gen Z reports over 8 hours a week in lost productivity.
  • While 76% of workers are not satisfied with their company's financial benefits, 92% of leaders believe their company offers the financial support employees need.
  • Workers are losing on average 7.3 hours of productivity each week due to their financial stress1, costing US employers potentially $183 billion annually
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