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LeVar Burton to Keynote ATD's 2024 Techknowledge Conference

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Burton, best known for his roles of Kunta Kinte in the landmark television series Roots and of chief engineer Geordi La Forge in the iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation television series, is most proud of his role as host and executive producer of the beloved PBS children's series Reading Rainbow, which was not only one of the longest-running children's television shows in history--airing from 1983 to 2009—but also one of the most acclaimed, earning more than 200 awards, including multiple Emmys and a Peabody.

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  • The conference will be held February 7-9, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
  • LeVar Burton's keynote, "A Conversation With LeVar Burton," will touch on myriad topics, including the literacy problem in America, the future of the written word, and the impact of digital technologies.
  • An actor, director, producer, writer, and speaker, Burton's keynote, "A Conversation With LeVar Burton," will touch on myriad topics, including the literacy problem in America, the future of the written word, and the impact of digital technologies.
  • ATD TK 2024 showcases the latest industry technology trends and newest innovations disrupting the workplace learning landscape.

Ellucian Names Susan Morrow as Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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RESTON, Va., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced Susan Morrow as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Morrow will lead all aspects of Ellucian's Global Marketing Organization including Brand Marketing, Global Campaigns and Demand Generation, Events, Field Marketing, Solutions Marketing and Marketing Operations.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced Susan Morrow as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Ms. Morrow will lead all aspects of Ellucian's Global Marketing Organization including Brand Marketing, Global Campaigns and Demand Generation, Events, Field Marketing, Solutions Marketing and Marketing Operations.
  • "Susan brings strong vertical expertise in higher education and K-12 across a broad range of leadership roles in marketing, product, innovation and sales.
  • "I believe that the path to equity is education, and the future of education depends on technology innovation," said Susan Morrow.

LeVar Burton to host 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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"The selection of Mr. Burton as host aligns with the mission of the Scripps National Spelling Bee,"said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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  • "The selection of Mr. Burton as host aligns with the mission of the Scripps National Spelling Bee,"said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • "Hosting the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be an honor," Burton said.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Customized, Interactive, and Entertaining: New Data from BYJU’S Reveals How Parents Say Their Children Learn Best

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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The report reveals parents attitudes toward at-home learning, video games, educational shows, learning approaches, and technology.

Key Points: 
  • The report reveals parents attitudes toward at-home learning, video games, educational shows, learning approaches, and technology.
  • The insights come as parents and teachers alike are strategizing how to best get students engaged as they begin another uncertain school year.
  • 78% of parents believe that advances in technology and child psychology have had a hand in improving the way todays children learn.
  • When it comes to how students learn best, its becoming evident that theres no such thing as a one size fits all approach.

Actor, Director and Educator LeVar Burton to Join the Mainstage at Blackbaud's bbcon 2021 Virtual Conference

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug.11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB),the world's leading cloud softwarecompany powering social good, today announced that LeVar Burton will join the mainstage at bbcon 2021 Virtual, the tech conference for a better world, happening Oct. 1315 as a free event.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug.11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB),the world's leading cloud softwarecompany powering social good, today announced that LeVar Burton will join the mainstage at bbcon 2021 Virtual, the tech conference for a better world, happening Oct. 1315 as a free event.
  • "LeVar Burton has impacted our lives with his love for storytelling and knowledge for nearly four decades," said Catherine LaCour, chief marketing officer, Blackbaud.
  • Burton is the beloved former host and executive producer of the PBS children's series "Reading Rainbow" and isa lifelong children's literacy advocate.
  • Award-winning artist and activist Laura Dern will also join the bbcon mainstage for a keynote conversation.

Beloved Actor And Personality LeVar Burton Gets Tonie-fied This Fall

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Fall, beloved actor, director, producer and author LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Star Trek and Jeopardy!)

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Fall, beloved actor, director, producer and author LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Star Trek and Jeopardy!)
  • LeVar Burton's award-winning children's book, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm , will get the full tonies treatment, including audio recorded by Burton himself!
  • The special LeVar Burton "Rhino" Bundle will include a gray Toniebox and a LeVar Burton Tonie, retailing for $99.99.
  • LeVar currently hosts his own podcast, 'LeVar Burton Reads'now in Season 9, sharing the best short fiction and handpicked by the best voice in podcasting.