Educational psychology

Insight PA Cyber Charter School COO Honored with Legacy Award for School Leadership

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.

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  • Insight PA Cyber Charter School is excited to announce that Chief Operating Officer Beth Jones is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools ’ (PCPCS) prestigious 2023 Legacy School Leader Award.
  • The Legacy Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their significant and enduring contributions to the field of public charter education in Pennsylvania.
  • “Beth has long been a champion for public-school choice and both brick-and-mortar charter schools and cyber charter schools,” said Eileen Cannistraci, CEO at Insight PA Cyber Charter School.
  • Her unwavering commitment to charter school education - and her years of service in advocacy make Beth an ideal choice for this prestigious award.”
    A visionary school leader, Jones is being recognized for her remarkable leadership and commitment to providing quality education within the charter school community.

Upcoming Webinar Series to Help Grades K-8 Educators Build Instructional Routines Aligned to the Science of Reading

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates is launching a free webinar series to help Grades K–8 educators build instructional routines aligned to the Science of Reading. The eight-part series, titled Science of Reading—Putting Research into Action: Season 2, is led by literacy experts Dr. Anita Archer, Dr. Kelly B. Cartwright, Dr. Courtney Hattan, and Dr. Devin M. Kearns and kicks off on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 4 p.m. ET.

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  • Dr. Anita Archer, Dr. Kelly B. Cartwright, Dr. Courtney Hattan, and Dr. Devin M. Kearns to lead this free, eight-part webinar series starting Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates is launching a free webinar series to help Grades K–8 educators build instructional routines aligned to the Science of Reading.
  • Dr. Courtney Hattan is an assistant professor in the Science of Reading at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • His research focuses on developing reading instructional programs to support students with reading difficulty, specifically linking educational practice to cognitive science and neuroscience.
  • To learn more and register for the upcoming Science of Reading—Putting Research into Action: Season 2 webinars, visit https://caevents.cventevents.com/scienceofreading

Proven Compliance Solutions Inc. Adds Thomas Bergantino to its NERC Compliance Staff

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Monday, October 11, 2021

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Proven Compliance Solutions Inc. (PCS), industry-recognized for its excellence in North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards Compliance Consulting Services, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas (Tom) Bergantino to the PCS staff as a Senior NERC Compliance Consultant.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Proven Compliance Solutions Inc. (PCS), industry-recognized for its excellence in North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards Compliance Consulting Services, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas (Tom) Bergantino to the PCS staff as a Senior NERC Compliance Consultant.
  • Tom joins PCS after four years at Trans Bay Cable LLC (TBC) where he was a CIP Compliance Analyst, CIP Program Lead, and Senior Technical Writer.
  • PCS NERC Compliance Consulting Services has an unsurpassed track record in Regional Audit success.
  • #weccreliability #SPPorg #ReliabilityFirst #Texas_RE_Inc #SERC #NPCC #CIP #Batterystorage #NERCcompliance #NERC #criticalinfrastructureprotection
    SOURCE Proven Compliance Solutions Inc.

SportGait Adds Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Screener to Mobile App

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SportGait has announced an addition of a Stress, Anxiety, and Depression (S.A.D.)

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SportGait has announced an addition of a Stress, Anxiety, and Depression (S.A.D.)
  • The screener was developed by Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, who is a distinguished research scholar at Texas A&M University.
  • "If we do not screen our youth for mental health risk or disorders, we cannot ensure timely access to needed treatment."
  • The screener is based on the BASC-3 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System, also developed by Drs.

New research from Karat and Howard University sheds light on access challenges facing Black software engineers

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

"The lack of representation of Black engineers in tech is a barrier to entry for the next generation," said Kibble Smith.

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  • "The lack of representation of Black engineers in tech is a barrier to entry for the next generation," said Kibble Smith.
  • Structural inequities delay exposure to computer science education and make it more difficult for Black software engineers to start careers in tech.
  • It also reinforces why practice interview programs like Brilliant Black Minds are so critical for closing the access gap and empowering more Black engineers."
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges.

K-12 Online Tutoring Market 2021-2025 | Growing Importance of STEM Education to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Monday, September 6, 2021

K-12 Online Tutoring Market 2021-2025: Scope

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  • K-12 Online Tutoring Market 2021-2025: Scope
    Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.
  • Our K-12 online tutoring market report covers the following areas:
    This study identifies the growing use of games for online tutoring and assessment as one of the prime reasons driving the K-12 online tutoring market growth during the next few years.
  • K-12 Online Tutoring Market 2021-2025: Vendor Analysis
    We provide a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the K-12 Online Tutoring Market.
  • K-12 Online Tutoring Market 2021-2025: Key Highlights

Anjelica B. Hart is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

SHREVEPORT, La., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Anjelica B. Hart is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her outstanding contributions in mental health and her unmatched dedication to her business Listening to My Hart.

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  • SHREVEPORT, La., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Anjelica B. Hart is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her outstanding contributions in mental health and her unmatched dedication to her business Listening to My Hart.
  • Having led an impressive nine-year career in the mental health field, Dr. Anjelica B. Hart is currently serving her community as a Professional and Personal Development Specialist.
  • She utilizes her educational background in psychology and professional mental health experience to assist others, especially members of the LGBTQ+ Community.
  • In hopes of educating, encouraging, and empowering people in need, Dr. Hart established her personal coaching and professional development business, Listening to My Hart, in July 2020.

CAIS Partners with Buckingham Strategic Wealth to Deepen Learning and Development Opportunities for the Wealth Management Community

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The partnership will integrate Buckinghams original content into the CAIS IQ learning platform to provide Buckingham's financial advisors with learning and development opportunities on topics ranging from the science of client motivation to strategies around building and protecting wealth.

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  • The partnership will integrate Buckinghams original content into the CAIS IQ learning platform to provide Buckingham's financial advisors with learning and development opportunities on topics ranging from the science of client motivation to strategies around building and protecting wealth.
  • CAIS IQ uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to scale proven cognitive science and empower financial advisors to learn faster and remember longer.
  • CAIS IQ is modular and works best when consumed in short bursts to accommodate the busy schedules of financial advisors.
  • Additionally, CAIS provides an industry-leading learning system, CAIS IQ, that helps advisors learn faster, remember longer and improve client service.

The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Confidence in Using Tech Rises, But Teachers are Concerned About the State of the Profession and Student Emotional Well-being

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Even more, 37 percent of educators reported thinking the pandemic would increase respect for teachers this year, a significant decrease from 63 percent in 2020.

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  • Even more, 37 percent of educators reported thinking the pandemic would increase respect for teachers this year, a significant decrease from 63 percent in 2020.
  • Still, while teachers are navigating the challenges spurred by the pandemic, the report also reveals rising confidence in mastery and benefit of learning technologies and an unwavering commitment to student well-being.
  • However, there is agreement that by acknowledging and incorporating strategies to address social-emotional challenges, educators can get students back on track.
  • "Teachers are already hard at work finding solutions and developing strategies that will address student well-being."

Advancing the Field of Coaching Through Research

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The $575,000 philanthropic grant from ICF will support compelling research that ultimately enhances the quality, efficacy, and impact of the coaching field.

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  • The $575,000 philanthropic grant from ICF will support compelling research that ultimately enhances the quality, efficacy, and impact of the coaching field.
  • The goal is to educate the coaching field more broadly on the rich and impactful scientific literature and to expand the coaching literature.
  • "We're the intellectual hub for coaching science and research, and ICF is the largest, most well-known community of credentialed coaches," said Moore.
  • Through the work of its six unique family organizations, ICF empowers professional coaches, coaching clients, organizations, communities and the world through coaching.