Educational technology

PagerDuty Appoints Teresa Carlson to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD), a global leader in digital operations management, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson to the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD), a global leader in digital operations management, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313201924/en/
    Teresa Carlson, a member of PagerDuty's Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Teresa is an accomplished go-to-market leader in both private and public sectors, with a proven track record scaling global organizations,” said Jennifer Tejada, PagerDuty Chairperson and CEO.
  • “PagerDuty has long been a company that I’ve admired for its visionary leadership, industry-leading technology and tens of thousands of passionate customers,” stated Carlson.
  • I look forward to bringing my go-to-market expertise to PagerDuty, supporting Jennifer, and working with my fellow board members.”

Cignition Honored as a Finalist in Two 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Categories

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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PORTOLA VALLLEY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cignition, a K-12 virtual tutoring provider, is a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the categories Best Learning Recovery Tool and Best EdTech Company to Watch. CODiE Finalists represent the best products, services and people in the Education and Business Technology Industries. Cignition was also recently named a Finalist in The EdTech Awards 2024.

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  • PORTOLA VALLLEY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cignition , a K-12 virtual tutoring provider, is a 2024 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist in the categories Best Learning Recovery Tool and Best EdTech Company to Watch.
  • Cignition was also recently named a Finalist in The EdTech Awards 2024.
  • Cignition was also recently honored as a Finalist in the Tutoring Solution category in The EdTech Awards 2024 .
  • The 2024 CODiE Award winners will be announced during the Virtual Celebration on May 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST.

TeachTown's enCORE and VP of Curriculum & Research Are Named Finalists in The EdTech Awards 2024

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Additionally, TeachTown's Vice President of Curriculum & Research, Caitie Marks, M.Ed., BCBA, has been recognized as a finalist in the EdTech Author/Speaker or Podcaster category of the EdTech Leadership Awards 2024.

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  • Additionally, TeachTown's Vice President of Curriculum & Research, Caitie Marks, M.Ed., BCBA, has been recognized as a finalist in the EdTech Author/Speaker or Podcaster category of the EdTech Leadership Awards 2024.
  • "Warm and hearty congratulations to all The EdTech Awards 2024 finalists and winners—very, very well done!
  • The EdTech Awards recognizes people for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere.
  • Richard Becker, CEO, TeachTown, shares, "It is a tremendous honor for our TeachTown team to receive triple recognition in The EdTech Awards 2024.

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2024 CODiE Awards

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 39th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announces Education Technology finalists. Finalists, selected by expert reviewers, represent the most innovative and impactful products from education technology developers, online learning services and related learning-focused technologies.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 39th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announces Education Technology finalists.
  • Finalists, selected by expert reviewers, represent the most innovative and impactful products from education technology developers, online learning services and related learning-focused technologies.
  • "The 2024 CODiE Award finalists are a showcase of those products and individuals who have been identified by industry experts as being at the forefront of innovation.
  • The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry's only peer-reviewed awards program.

Allegheny College Announces $14 Million in New Gifts from Skattum, Tillotson, and Nelson Multi-Generational Families

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MEADVILLE, Pa., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny College, one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges, where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold, is pleased to announce new gifts totaling $14 million from three multi-generational alumni families. The gifts will ensure that Allegheny College continues to provide an exceptional education, giving students and faculty the freedom to explore new ideas and pursue innovative solutions to real-world problems. This brings the Allegheny College gift total during President Cole's short tenure to over $70 million.

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  • This brings the Allegheny College gift total during President Cole's short tenure to over $70 million.
  • Three generations of the Skattum family are Allegheny College alumni, and the family's generosity and leadership have guided the College for decades.
  • With this gift to date, the Skattum's contributions to Allegheny College total $10 million.
  • With this gift, the Tillotson and Fleming Family have donated $8 million to Allegheny College.

Squirrel Ai showcases L5-level Large Adaptive Model at AI Summit Seoul

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Joleen Liang, the co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the 6th AI Summit Seoul, a prestigious conference renowned for its focus on AI-driven innovation. During the summit, Dr. Liang showcased the company's innovative L5-level AI-powered Large Adaptive Model (LAM) technology, offering insights into the cutting-edge advancements in AI applications. Her discussions with other leading figures in the AI community explored the current and future state of AI technology, contributing significantly to the event's examination of technological innovation. The summit, held in Seoul, drew over 200 professionals and experts from academia, the corporate sector, and research institutions as well as executives from global tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and NVIDIA, further highlighting the event's importance in the technology sector's calendar.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Joleen Liang, the co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the 6th AI Summit Seoul, a prestigious conference renowned for its focus on AI-driven innovation.
  • During the summit, Dr. Liang showcased the company's innovative L5-level AI-powered Large Adaptive Model (LAM) technology, offering insights into the cutting-edge advancements in AI applications.
  • After a decade of relentless dedication to AI education, Squirrel Ai takes the lead in AI-driven LAM technology
    With its forward-looking approach, Squirrel Ai has emerged as a pioneering force in China, spearheading the integration of AI adaptive technology into K12 education.
  • Additionally, Squirrel Ai has led the way in merging adaptive technology with large-scale models and recently unveiled the world's first all-subject Large Adaptive Model (LAM), marking another significant leap in product performance.

Stormtech Chooses Schoox to Serve Up Learning Across Their Enterprise

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Learning management and talent development software provider Schoox is pleased to announce they have been selected by Burnaby, British Columbia-based Stormtech, a global leader in quality apparel and gear, as their new learning management system (LMS).

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  • "We chose Schoox for its ease of use and ability to make learning fun while providing staff with a clear path to their next role."
  • "We have a long history of helping companies deliver robust learning programs," said Lefteris Ntouanoglou , founder and Chief Executive Officer of Schoox.
  • "We are excited to work with Stormtech to serve up training that develops employee skills and positively impacts their business."
  • Organizations can learn more on the Schoox website or see the product in action at Learning Technologies in London or Learning & HR Tech Solutions in Orlando this April.

Scholastic Appoints Alix Guerrier and Kaya Henderson to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that Alix Guerrier and Kaya Henderson were appointed to its board of directors (the "Board") as independent directors, effective March 20, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that Alix Guerrier and Kaya Henderson were appointed to its board of directors (the "Board") as independent directors, effective March 20, 2024.
  • Mr. Guerrier contributes over 20 years of experience in the education sector including as a teacher and an educational technology entrepreneur.
  • Ms. Henderson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Reconstruction US, a technology company she co-founded and launched in April 2020.
  • Before serving in her current role, Ms. Henderson served as Principal for her consulting company, Kaya Henderson Consulting.

Elevate K-12 Recognized as Top EdTech Company of 2024 on GSV 150 List

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of remarkable, synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms, has been honored as one of the top EdTech companies of 2024, securing its place on the prestigious GSV 150 list. This recognition is a testament to Elevate K-12's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality live instruction and its positive impact on the educational landscape in the United States.

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  • CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of remarkable, synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms, has been honored as one of the top EdTech companies of 2024, securing its place on the prestigious GSV 150 list.
  • This recognition is a testament to Elevate K-12's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality live instruction and its positive impact on the educational landscape in the United States.
  • The GSV 150 list is an annual ranking that highlights the most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills.
  • "Being named to the GSV 150 list is a profound honor for us at Elevate K-12," said Shaily Baranwal, Founder and CEO of Elevate K-12.

Ionic Partners unites Edsembli and Sparkrock to forge a new powerhouse in Canada's K-12 EdTech space

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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TORONTO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ionic Partners announced today that they have acquired Edsembli, a trusted provider of ERP & SIS solutions tailored to K-12 school boards across Canada. Ionic Partners will integrate Edsembli into its previous acquisition in the K-12 education space - Sparkrock. This strategic move unites two industry leaders in Canada, accelerating innovation and increasing scalability for their customers. Moving forward, Ionic remains committed to working closely with the unified Sparkrock and Edsembli teams, focusing on strategic value creation via Ionic's proprietary best practices and prioritizing successful outcomes for each of the combined company's valued customers.

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  • Ionic Partners announced the acquisition of Edsembli, a leading provider of ERP & SIS solutions for K-12 school boards in Canada, merging it with Sparkrock.
  • Ionic Partners will integrate Edsembli into its previous acquisition in the K-12 education space - Sparkrock.
  • "Sparkrock & Edsembli will bring together two world-class organizations with truly complementary products in the K-12 space," stated Andy Tryba, CEO of Sparkrock.
  • Randy Lenaghan, CEO of Edsembli, shared his thoughts on the acquisition, "Joining Sparkrock marks an exciting new chapter for Edsembli.