Educational practices

DrawnToDiscover Launches New 33-Week Creative Curriculum for Classroom Instruction with DrawnToTheCore.com

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Universities across the country are currently conducting several innovative studies in this area and the results continue to demonstrate this need.

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  • Universities across the country are currently conducting several innovative studies in this area and the results continue to demonstrate this need.
  • With this renewed focus in mind, and seeing the rapid growth of its online visual literacy program, the need became clear to Drawn To Discover for a specific curriculum for classroom teachers.
  • From whole class instruction to individual enrichment, Drawn To Discover lessons are easily integrated with your classroom needs.
  • These interactive lessons provide explicit instruction that can be differentiated to connect lessons and activities and help increase understanding and engagement.

Hekima Place, Lincoln Learning Solutions form partnership

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Lincoln Learning Solutions board members were as moved, especially given that Clements persuaded Fletcher to make a personal visit to tell the girls' and her story.

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  • Lincoln Learning Solutions board members were as moved, especially given that Clements persuaded Fletcher to make a personal visit to tell the girls' and her story.
  • Clements said this is an ideal time for Lincoln Learning Solutions to partner with Fletcher and her organization.
  • Lincoln Learning Solutions is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to collaborating with educators and maximizing their talentsto facilitatestudent successin andbeyond the classroom.Based in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Learning Solutions is the developer of Lincoln Empowered, a digitally based curriculum that delivers proven, standards-based, engaging instruction in online and blended learning environments.
  • Lincoln Learning Solutions currently serves more than 200 schools in 14 states, and upward of 22,000 students.

Health Education Platform, Osmosis, Secures Greycroft As Anchor Investor To Transform Everyone Into Students of Health and Wellness

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The educational platform, founded by two medical students at Johns Hopkins University.

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  • The educational platform, founded by two medical students at Johns Hopkins University.
  • "We created Osmosis as medical students to solve a problem: learning medicine is difficult because it's vast, dynamic, and high stakes.
  • We quickly realized that this problem is shared by millions of other health professionals and students as well as their patients.
  • Reports show that up to 80% of medical students are not attending lectures regularly, creating concern over what students are learning and how they are learning it.

Unprecedented Public High School Artificial Intelligence Program Will Prepare Students to Be Leaders of the Future Workforce

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

The Ryden Program will bring an interdisciplinary learning approach to the field of AI.

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  • The Ryden Program will bring an interdisciplinary learning approach to the field of AI.
  • This approach is the first-of-its-kind in a public high school setting.
  • North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering students with the skills and knowledge to design their own future.
  • Extensive online program and summer offerings extend the school's impact to every corner of the state and to younger students.

APSP University Announces 2018/2019 Upcoming Winter Courses

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Monday, December 3, 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announced today its APSP University 2018/2019 winter training schedule that includes face-to-face offerings in cities across the country, self-paced online courses that students can take 24/7 when it is most convenient on their own schedule and hybrid courses where students take a one day online self-paced course plus a one day face-to-face course that includes the certification exam.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announced today its APSP University 2018/2019 winter training schedule that includes face-to-face offerings in cities across the country, self-paced online courses that students can take 24/7 when it is most convenient on their own schedule and hybrid courses where students take a one day online self-paced course plus a one day face-to-face course that includes the certification exam.
  • APSP University courses offer today's students the opportunity to customize their education with in-demand courses needed for professional and business success.
  • APSP is the only industry organization recognized by the American National Standards Institute to develop and promote national standards for pools, hot tubs, and spas.
  • For more information, visit APSP.org .

Children's Learning Adventure's Secret to Building a Successful Childcare Team

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

At Children's Learning Adventure, staff members embody the characteristics they teach their students: cultivating friendships, making healthy lifestyle habitsand taking responsibility for their choices through fun, excitingand rewarding learning activities and interactions.

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  • At Children's Learning Adventure, staff members embody the characteristics they teach their students: cultivating friendships, making healthy lifestyle habitsand taking responsibility for their choices through fun, excitingand rewarding learning activities and interactions.
  • Children's Learning Adventure has discovered that building a dependable team starts with their leaders.
  • Children's Learning Adventure recognizes that their teachers work hard to engage students in interactive and structured learning activities.
  • The teachers at Children's Learning Adventure are dedicated to the success of every student,preparingeach student for their future academic career.

T1V Announces Unique Active Learning Grant Opportunity for Two Day Experience at Texas A&M University

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- T1V is excited to offer a unique active learning grant for leaders in higher education.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- T1V is excited to offer a unique active learning grant for leaders in higher education.
  • This grant will provide participants the opportunity to visit the Texas A&M University College of Engineering Zachry Complex in College Station, Texas.
  • The Texas A&M Zachry Complex is one of the most advanced active learning technology deployments in the country with 18, 100-person learning studios and 14, 50-person learning studios.
  • They'll hear from fellow active learning professionals from around the country, and together - participants will experience and reflect on Texas A&M's classroom technology.

Children's Learning Adventure Finds the Answer to Maintaining School Break Stimulation

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

At Children's Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a new adventure.

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  • At Children's Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a new adventure.
  • Each school break and summer camp at Children's Learning Adventure offers a specialized, uniquely designed curriculum that encompasses STEAM learning and literacy.
  • To ensure that every child has the proper tools to grow, STEAM-based (Science,Technology, Engineering, the Artsand Mathematics) learning curriculum is incorporated into all Children's Learning Adventure's school break camps.
  • Children's Learning Adventure's curriculum engages students in hands-on learning activities to spark curiosity and open new avenues for engagement.

Children's Learning Adventure Students Are Creating Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Children's Learning Adventure teaches their students to make healthy lifestyle habits and be responsible for their choices through fun, excitingand rewarding learning activities and interactions.

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  • Children's Learning Adventure teaches their students to make healthy lifestyle habits and be responsible for their choices through fun, excitingand rewarding learning activities and interactions.
  • Children's Learning Adventure believes it's important to provide a fun, positiveand engaging atmosphere for their students.
  • Children's Learning Adventure creates a welcoming and nurturing environment that encourages parents and families to be actively involved with their children's learning experiences throughout the year.
  • "One way this is done at Children's Learning Adventure is through their interactive learning experiences provided by Nature's Nook.

IXL Learning Acquires ABCya, Expands its Game-Based Learning Offerings

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Both IXL Learning and ABCya are focused on inspiring learners by providing captivating educational content and an effective online learning experience that benefits students, parents and teachers alike.

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  • Both IXL Learning and ABCya are focused on inspiring learners by providing captivating educational content and an effective online learning experience that benefits students, parents and teachers alike.
  • "IXL and ABCya's views on education are perfectly aligned: we both put students' needs first, develop creative ways to make learning engaging, and are committed to producing the highest-quality products," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.
  • "Together, we will provide an enriching learning experience through IXL's unique approach to personalized learning and ABCya's dynamic educational games."
  • Over the last 10 years, IXL Learning has built an integrated learning solution that makes it easier than ever for teachers to personalize learning.