Social studies

NSTA and National Teacher Organizations Release Joint Position Statement on Data Science

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the American Statistical Association (ASA), released a joint position statement today calling for data science to be introduced and taught across the curriculum in K–12 schools to help all learners develop data literacy, knowledge, and skills.

Key Points: 
  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the American Statistical Association (ASA), released a joint position statement today calling for data science to be introduced and taught across the curriculum in K–12 schools to help all learners develop data literacy, knowledge, and skills.
  • Across disciplines, data science offers a common approach: framing the problem, generating questions, planning solutions, collecting data, analysis, visualization, and communication.
  • Asking a compelling question that necessitates data to answer it is at the heart of data science.
  • Data science educators must develop and practice ethical uses of data.

Blackstone Appoints Philip Sherrill as Global Head of Insurance

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone Credit, Harvard College, Social studies, BX, Financial adviser

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of Philip Sherrill as Global Head of Insurance.

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  • Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of Philip Sherrill as Global Head of Insurance.
  • In his new role, Mr. Sherrill will focus on growing the firm’s insurance platform globally, working closely with Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Blackstone Credit & Insurance.
  • Blackstone’s insurance platform has tripled in size since 2020, recently surpassing $200 billion in assets under management.
  • Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of Blackstone Credit & Insurance, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Phil to Blackstone as Global Head of Insurance.

Imagine Learning Unveils Traverse Explorer, Empowering Students and Educators with Free Digital Social Studies Lessons

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
Education, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Civic, University, Curriculum, Women's History Month, Knowledge, Environment, Career, History, Commerce, Social studies, Geography, Student, Economics, Black History Month, Climate, Government, Tutoring

Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.
  • Traverse Explorer serves timely and grade-appropriate digital content directly to teachers and is designed to inspire students to become engaged and informed citizens.
  • “For too long, the education system has de-emphasized the importance of social studies and civics for students, often citing a lack of resources and competing priorities.
  • Engages students with compelling topics linking social studies to current events and practical knowledge, such as voting procedures and financial literacy.

All U.S. State Mandates for Financial Literacy Education are Failing Our Kids. Here's How

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has issued a report evaluating state mandates for financial literacy education across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has issued a report evaluating state mandates for financial literacy education across the U.S.
  • While standards for K-12 education have been reformed, no state applies those same standards for rigor, instruction time, or teacher preparation to its financial literacy requirements.
  • Financial literacy education has potential benefits for 100% of students and comprehensive standards for financial education have yet to be instituted.
  • "State financial literacy mandates don't require financial literacy instruction to meet even the basic educational standards applied to other subjects.

NEW STUDY REVEALS 80% OF SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS BELIEVE MORE SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION IS NEEDED, YET ONLY 8% SAY IT IS A TOP PRIORITY AT THEIR SCHOOL

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Mercoledì, Marzo 6, 2024
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 80% of secondary social studies teachers and administrators believe that their districts or schools should place more emphasis on social studies education, but a mere 8% report it is a top priority at their schools, according to new data in "A Second-Class Subject? Why Social Studies Gets Short Shrift." The eye-opening study was commissioned by Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, in collaboration with EdWeek Research Center. The study's release is timed perfectly with the kick-off of Civic Learning Week, slated for March 11-15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , the premier professional association dedicated to social studies education, will host a webinar highlighting these findings on March 11, 2024, at noon ET.
  • "The link between a strong social studies education and a healthy civic life is undeniable," said Cote.
  • This program intends to bring awareness of key solutions to strengthening social studies education to a diverse set of stakeholders in education.
  • For more information or to register for the webinar, please visit the National Council for Social Studies .

Next In Natural Expands with New M&A Division; Ted Tieken Named Chief Future Officer

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Mercoledì, Marzo 6, 2024
Growth, CPG, Harvard College, M&A, Fast-moving consumer goods, Rest, Social studies, McKinsey & Company, Management

Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.

Key Points: 
  • Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.
  • The addition of Ted Tieken, with his experience as an owner-operator and scaler of better-for-you Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), positions us to expand our portfolio more strategically as we grow."
  • In his role as Chief Future Officer, Tieken will be responsible for identifying and assessing companies to bring under the Next in Natural umbrella.
  • Ideal candidates are $5 - $50M in revenue, preferably in the beverage and salty snack space, with founders at an inflection point.

Next In Natural Expands with New M&A Division; Ted Tieken Named Chief Future Officer

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
Growth, CPG, Harvard College, M&A, Fast-moving consumer goods, Rest, Social studies, McKinsey & Company, Management

Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.

Key Points: 
  • Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.
  • The addition of Ted Tieken, with his experience as an owner-operator and scaler of better-for-you Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), positions us to expand our portfolio more strategically as we grow."
  • In his role as Chief Future Officer, Tieken will be responsible for identifying and assessing companies to bring under the Next in Natural umbrella.
  • Ideal candidates are $5 - $50M in revenue, preferably in the beverage and salty snack space, with founders at an inflection point.

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Venerdì, Marzo 1, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.

Custom State Curriculum Finds A Home With Kiddom: Louisiana's New K-8 Social Studies Solution, Bayou Bridges

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024
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Core Knowledge Foundation, best known for authoring trusted open educational resources such as Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), worked directly with the Louisiana Department of Education to develop Bayou Bridges .

Key Points: 
  • Core Knowledge Foundation, best known for authoring trusted open educational resources such as Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), worked directly with the Louisiana Department of Education to develop Bayou Bridges .
  • The curriculum is aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies and based on the science of reading to advance proficiency by building explicit content knowledge and disciplinary literacy skills.
  • Schools across Louisiana are implementing Bayou Bridges in the 2024-25 school year and will now be able to access an enhanced version that eases implementation of this high-quality curriculum through a Kiddom subscription.
  • "Kiddom is honored to offer a rich teaching and learning environment for Bayou Bridges, a highly anticipated state-specific curriculum," said Abbas Manjee, Kiddom's Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer.

PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2024 TCA PRESS TOUR

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Lunedì, Febbraio 12, 2024
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ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org , and the PBS App .

Key Points: 
  • ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org , and the PBS App .
  • The film, which explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, is Burns's first non-American subject.
  • Starring Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., GREAT PERFORMANCES "Purlie Victorious" premieres Friday, May 24 at 9 p.m. on PBS ( check local listings ), on pbs.org/gperf , and the PBS App .
  • PBS KIDS is also in development with TIME Studios on a live-action shorts series supporting civic engagement through media literacy.