Pedagogy

From Customer to Business Owner: Local Entrepreneur Opens Kumon Center after Children Experience Success in the Program

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Education, Behavior modification, Learning, Pedagogy, Kumon, Educational psychology, Philosophy of education, Critical thinking, Tutor

"There was always a part of me that wanted to open a business, but I wanted the business to have a purpose.

Key Points: 
  • "There was always a part of me that wanted to open a business, but I wanted the business to have a purpose.
  • Kumon is a meaningful business that allows me to make an impact on my community."
  • It goes beyond traditional tutoring by actively developing critical thinking skills as children progress independently through a carefully crafted curriculum.
  • Kumon sparks critical thinking, establishes a pattern of success and builds confidence that can lead to accelerated learning throughout life.

Brightline Initiative Taps ExtensionEngine to Create Online Learning Solution

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Monday, October 1, 2018
Education, Learning, Behavior modification, Pedagogy, Distance education, Educational practices, E-learning, Educational technology, Information technology, Blended learning

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ExtensionEngine, a leading provider of custom learning experiences, today announced it has developed an online learning program for the Brightline Initiative to help business leaders turn their ideas into reality and drive change within their organizations.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ExtensionEngine, a leading provider of custom learning experiences, today announced it has developed an online learning program for the Brightline Initiative to help business leaders turn their ideas into reality and drive change within their organizations.
  • "ExtensionEngine was a very valuable partner and provided insights and support to help us transform our content and unique offering into an engaging learning experience."
  • ExtensionEngine develops custom learning experiences, delivering next-generation online and blended learning for universities, corporations, and nonprofits.
  • A privately held company based in Cambridge, MA, ExtensionEngine has launched over 70 online programs for more than 40 organizations.

Learn and Play Montessori Announces Innovative "Fremont Preschools Near Me" Campaign Targeting Three Locations

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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Education, Learning, Early childhood education, Montessori education, Education theory, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Maria Montessori, Preschool, Kindergarten, Child care

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Learn and Play Montessori, a leading Montessori program offering childcare, daycare, preschool and kindergarten opportunities at four separate schools in Fremont, California, is proud to announce an innovative search ad campaign targeting the popular phrase, "preschools near me," in Fremont, California.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Learn and Play Montessori, a leading Montessori program offering childcare, daycare, preschool and kindergarten opportunities at four separate schools in Fremont, California, is proud to announce an innovative search ad campaign targeting the popular phrase, "preschools near me," in Fremont, California.
  • "Parents desperately want quality preschool education in Fremont that is near them," explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori.
  • For this reason, Learn and Play Montessori has announced an innovative "preschool near me" ad campaign on Google so that busy parents can find and visit the best preschool near them.
  • Learn and Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Local Entrepreneur with Teaching Background Opens Kumon Math and Reading Center of Mesa-Las Sendas

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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Kumon, Pedagogy

She eventually opened her own Kumon Center and was an Instructor for seven years before taking a break to raise her family.

Key Points: 
  • She eventually opened her own Kumon Center and was an Instructor for seven years before taking a break to raise her family.
  • Today, she is building upon her 12 years of teaching experience as the proud owner of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Mesa-Las Sendas .
  • "I'm ecstatic for the opportunity to run another Kumon Center," said Wehner, owner and Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Mesa-Las Sendas.
  • About Kumon Math & Reading Centers:
    Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own.

Cracking the Character Code

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Education, Learning, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Behavior modification, Educational practices

For EL Education students, character is part of student achievement--something woven throughout every part of their educational experience: their lessons, their interactions, and their goals.

Key Points: 
  • For EL Education students, character is part of student achievement--something woven throughout every part of their educational experience: their lessons, their interactions, and their goals.
  • "Character is one pillar of EL Education's three dimensional view of student achievement, which also includes mastery of knowledge and skills and creation of high-quality student work," said Scott Hartl, President & CEO.
  • "In our view of character, children become great scholars and great citizens through challenging and engaging work that empowers them to make a positive impact on their communities."
  • Under the EL Education Character Framework, students build character by doing challenging work and reflecting on successes and failures.

Experience the Kumon Math & Reading Program for Free at Participating Learning Centers October 16 - November 15

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Kumon, Pedagogy, Education, Human behavior, Cognition

From fairy tales to Shakespeare, the Kumon Reading Program takes children from learning letter sounds to interpreting high-school level literary texts.

Key Points: 
  • From fairy tales to Shakespeare, the Kumon Reading Program takes children from learning letter sounds to interpreting high-school level literary texts.
  • From counting to calculus and beyond, the Kumon Math Program enables students to progress all the way up through high school level math.
  • The Kumon Reading Program helps children:
    Develop literacy skills such as vocabulary, grammar and comprehension
    The Kumon Math Program helps children:
    Discover if the Kumon Method is right for your children by taking advantage of the two-week free trial at participating locations.
  • About Kumon Math & Reading Centers:
    Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own.

Curriki Offers Youth Entrepreneurs® Resources to Middle and High School Business Educators for Real-World Application

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Education, Pedagogy, Learning, Curricula, Alternative education, Critical pedagogy, Curriki, Educational psychology, Experiential education, Curriculum, Entrepreneurship

Youth Entrepreneurs is a one-of-a-kind business class that transforms students' mindsets through hands-on, experiential education so that they can realize their full potential.

Key Points: 
  • Youth Entrepreneurs is a one-of-a-kind business class that transforms students' mindsets through hands-on, experiential education so that they can realize their full potential.
  • The Youth Entrepreneurs curriculum is free to educators and allows for customization of lessons and activities depending on classroom needs.
  • Youth Entrepreneurs (YE) is an experiential class that equips high school students with the values and vision to pursue their dreams.
  • In addition, Curriki curates resources into course-sequenced, standards-aligned units to enable educators to easily find materials, and offers curricula in Spanish.

Children's Learning Adventure Focuses on Putting Family First

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Friday, September 21, 2018
Learning, Neuropsychology, Education, Pedagogy, Education in the United States, Educational psychology, Adventure learning

To create a strong relationship between centers and families, Children's Learning Adventure also hosts family connections event each month.

Key Points: 
  • To create a strong relationship between centers and families, Children's Learning Adventure also hosts family connections event each month.
  • CEO Rick Sodja described Family Connections, as "the bridge between the community and Children's Learning Adventure.
  • In addition to the family connection events, Children's Learning Adventure hosts monthly open house events to give an inside look at their programs and staff.
  • Children's Learning Adventure places a high priority on putting family first.

Junior Achievement Launches Re-Imagined JA It's My Future® with the Support of Emerson

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Blended learning, E-learning, Pedagogy

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA announced today the launching of its re-imagined JA It's My Future program, made possible with a $300,000 gift from Emerson.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA announced today the launching of its re-imagined JA It's My Future program, made possible with a $300,000 gift from Emerson.
  • Students in middle school explore potential careers, discover the four factors to consider in choosing a career, and recognize basic job-hunting tools.
  • Through Emerson's support, the program is now offered as a blended-learning experience, combining in-classroom delivery with digital content.
  • "We at Emerson are pleased to support the great work of Junior Achievement," said David J. Rabe, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility at Emerson.

NBCA and Success Training Institute Partner to Provide Soft Skills Training

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Soft skills, Skill, Training, Educational technology

"Success Training Institute's online platform allows our members to drastically and conveniently improve their skills by accessing soft skills courses from their mobile devices."

Key Points: 
  • "Success Training Institute's online platform allows our members to drastically and conveniently improve their skills by accessing soft skills courses from their mobile devices."
  • Success Training Institute offers cutting edge technology that allows users to earn soft skill certifications in dozens of courses; including leadership, time management, effective decision making and conflict resolution.
  • The NBCA announced the alliance with Success Training Institute at its historic 138th Annual Session held in Chicago, Illinois September 10th -14th.
  • Learn more by visiting http://www.nbcainc.com
    Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Success Training Institute is the world's leading, online soft skills training provider.