Educational psychology

Jill Platt is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Through innovation and visionary focus, student-centered learning opportunities and resources are designed to develop the mind, body, and soul.

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  • Through innovation and visionary focus, student-centered learning opportunities and resources are designed to develop the mind, body, and soul.
  • Leading an impressive career for 26 years, Ms. Platt encompasses vast knowledge and experience in teaching and academic administration as an executive leader and strategic developer.
  • In more recent years, Ms. Platt has gained valuable expertise in her role as an adjunct professor at DePaul University.
  • In recognition of her early professional successes, Ms. Platt was presented with the Technology Integration Award from the National Catholic Educators Association in 2000.

Teachstone Unveils Evidence-Based Tools to Help Teachers Build Strong, Positive, Equitable Relationships with Children Who Need it Most

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Banking Time prioritizes brief yet intentional one-on-one interactions each week between individual teachers and children.

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  • Banking Time prioritizes brief yet intentional one-on-one interactions each week between individual teachers and children.
  • "We are excited to create products that advance the practice in a meaningful way for educators and children alike."
  • Build strong relationships between teachers and the children who need it most.
  • With an intentional focus on building positive relationships with research-proven strategies, both teachers and children experience positive outcomes.

Teachers Raise Expectations and Student Achievement in Elementary & Middle School Science

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Monday, July 26, 2021

In addition, students were better prepared for new standardized test questions aligned with the NGSS after completing KnowAtom's hands-on, collaborative science lessons .

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  • In addition, students were better prepared for new standardized test questions aligned with the NGSS after completing KnowAtom's hands-on, collaborative science lessons .
  • Educators who participated in Waters' study expressed having higher expectations of their students after implementing KnowAtom's NGSS hands-on curriculum that's designed for the NGSS.
  • Waters' research also revealed major changes in teaching practices, student achievement levels, and classroom behavior.
  • KnowAtom improves student engagement and, as Waters' study shows, our professional development shifts teachers' expectations of what their students can achieve."

RISE Education Provides Update on New Regulations

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The Opinion also provides that institutions providing after-school tutoring services on academic subjects in high schools (which do not fall within China's compulsory education system) shall take the Opinion into consideration when conducting business.

Key Points: 
  • The Opinion also provides that institutions providing after-school tutoring services on academic subjects in high schools (which do not fall within China's compulsory education system) shall take the Opinion into consideration when conducting business.
  • RISE Education Cayman Ltd ("RISE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REDU) is a leading education service provider that focuses on the development of cognitive and aptitude training for young children facilitated by an integrated Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) teaching approach model.
  • Since its establishment in 2007, RISE has focused on building a holistic education system that helps children develop well-rounded skills and cultivate their talents with vision, motivation and innovation.
  • The company's mission is to create an aptitude education ecosystem that specializes in early child development, cognitive thinking, and aptitude training.

RISE Education Responds to Media Reports

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Friday, July 23, 2021

BEIJING, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rise Education Cayman Ltd ("RISE" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: REDU), a leading education service provider that focuses on the development of cognitive and aptitude training for young children in China, today noted that certain English and Chinese language media outlets reported that the PRC regulators are considering a new set of regulations concerning after-school tutoring service related to school subjects taught in China's compulsory education system.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rise Education Cayman Ltd ("RISE" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: REDU), a leading education service provider that focuses on the development of cognitive and aptitude training for young children in China, today noted that certain English and Chinese language media outlets reported that the PRC regulators are considering a new set of regulations concerning after-school tutoring service related to school subjects taught in China's compulsory education system.
  • RISE Education Cayman Ltd ("RISE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REDU) is a leading education service provider that focuses on the development of cognitive and aptitude training for young children facilitated by an integrated Online-Merge-Offline (OMO) teaching approach model.
  • Since its establishment in 2007, RISE has focused on building a holistic education system that helps children develop well-rounded skills and cultivate their talents with vision, motivation and innovation.
  • The company's mission is to create an aptitude education ecosystem that specializes in early child development, cognitive thinking, and aptitude training.

Overtime Elite Announces Academic and Life Skills Leadership Team

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced its academic and life skills leadership team today which includes nearly 70 years combined experience in academics.

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  • ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced its academic and life skills leadership team today which includes nearly 70 years combined experience in academics.
  • OTE is creating partnerships with experts to lead and participate in the life skills curriculum.
  • Students will engage in 4 hours a day of academic instruction on their personalized learning track.
  • The education leadership team includes:
    Maisha Riddlesprigger - Head of Academics: Riddlesprigger leads Overtime Elite's education department as the Head of Academics.

Reading Plus Approved as Evidence-Based Academic Intervention by Mississippi Department of Education

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

WINOOSKI, Vt., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced its selection as an academic intervention vendor by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).

Key Points: 
  • WINOOSKI, Vt., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced its selection as an academic intervention vendor by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).
  • Were proud to further our partnership with Mississippi and serve its public schools statewide as an approved literacy resource, said Steven Guttentag, CEO of Reading Plus.
  • As a reading tool founded on decades of research, Reading Plus shares the MDEs strong commitment to evidence-based instruction and intervention solutions.
  • Reading Plus is an evidence-based, online program that provides personalized instruction and intervention for students, improving reading proficiency by 2.5 grade levels in a single school year.

BYJU’S Accelerates Its Plans to Build the World’s Largest Learning Brand With $500M Acquisition of Leading U.S.-Based Kids Digital Reading Platform Epic

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJUS said, Our partnership with Epic will enable us to create engaging and interactive reading and learning experiences for children globally.

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  • Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJUS said, Our partnership with Epic will enable us to create engaging and interactive reading and learning experiences for children globally.
  • Together, we can help empower future generations of kids by fostering a lifetime love for reading and learning.
  • Similarly, BYJUS has started to lay the foundation for encouraging a playground of active learning through its synchronous and asynchronous learning programs.
  • Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids.

Carnegie Learning Announces New 3rd Party Study Indicating That MATHia Leads to Better Performance in Algebra

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

This study used anonymized student data from MATHia , the AI-driven 1-on-1 tutoring software from Carnegie Learning, to evaluate and measure predictors of success in Algebra I.

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  • This study used anonymized student data from MATHia , the AI-driven 1-on-1 tutoring software from Carnegie Learning, to evaluate and measure predictors of success in Algebra I.
  • The study found that completion of more workspaces in MATHia led to better performance in Algebra I in subsequent years.
  • The EMERALDS Study was designed to explore ways to better support students who are Black, Latino, English learner-designated, experiencing poverty, and/or female to achieve better results in Algebra.
  • Steve Ritter, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Carnegie Learning, says, This report reflects our commitment to continuous improvement.

Amplifire Learning Achieves FedRAMP LI-SaaS Authorization

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amplifire, the industry leader in adaptive learning software used by healthcare, education, and corporations, today announced that it has received FedRAMP LI-SaaS authorization.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amplifire, the industry leader in adaptive learning software used by healthcare, education, and corporations, today announced that it has received FedRAMP LI-SaaS authorization.
  • The VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN19) selected Amplifire as their vendor of choice for delivering training to their clinicians because it is an innovator in the learning technology space.
  • Built on cognitive science principles, the Amplifire learning platform fosters rapid learning and long-term retention while adapting to each learners' existing knowledge base.
  • The Amplifire learning platform uses these findings to help customers make learning stick, eliminate mistakes, and change behavior that results in enhanced performance and prosperity.