Educational practices

McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K-5 Instructional Solution

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Educational psychology, Human activities, Educational practices, McGraw Hill Education, Personalized learning, Education theory

Reading Mastery motivates learning, transforms teaching with greater efficiency, and achieves substantial results for children.

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  • Reading Mastery motivates learning, transforms teaching with greater efficiency, and achieves substantial results for children.
  • For more information about Reading Mastery, visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations
    "Targeted reading instruction is absolutely critical for elementary-age students, especially in younger grades," said Kelly McGrath, Chief Academic Officer of McGraw Hill's School group.
  • "We're committed to delivering the best instructional tools in the world, regardless of whether classes are in person or online," McGrath said.
  • McGraw Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that drive results for students, parents, educators and professionals.

MEES International School Opens New Location

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Preschool, Children, Consumer electronics, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Consumer, Education, Mobile, Wireless, Education, Articles, Human activities, Pedagogy, Educational practices, Educational psychology, Early childhood education, Alternative education, Montessori education, Kindergarten, Bunkyō, Reggio Emilia approach

MEES International School, a Tokyo-based kindergarten widely recognized for its innovative approach, is expanding to a new location at Hakusan, Bunkyo Ward, in Tokyo.

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  • MEES International School, a Tokyo-based kindergarten widely recognized for its innovative approach, is expanding to a new location at Hakusan, Bunkyo Ward, in Tokyo.
  • While it is an international school, MEES does not aim specifically for foreign students.
  • MEES founder and principal Euft van den Berg grew up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and was educated with the Montessori method through high school.
  • MEES International School, founded in 2016, is a Tokyo-based kindergarten whose educational philosophy combines the Montessori method, the Reggio Emilia approach, project-based learning, and 21st century technology.

LeapFrog® Continues to Support Learning at Home with ClassTag Partnership

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Education, Articles, Learning, Learning to read, Educational psychology, LeapFrog Enterprises, Educational practices, Philosophy of education, Active learning, Educational technology, LeapFrog Tag

In addition, LeapFrog Learning Experts will be participating in a Facebook Live Workshop, offering parents tips to foster reading and math development.

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  • In addition, LeapFrog Learning Experts will be participating in a Facebook Live Workshop, offering parents tips to foster reading and math development.
  • "Our partnership with ClassTag gives us the opportunity to engage with teachers and parents to offer simple ways to encourage learning at home."
  • LeapFrog Academy is an interactive learning program for children 3-6 years old that guides them on fun Learning Adventures and develops learning skills with 2,000+ games, eBooks, activities and more.
  • "We love offering solutions to help parents and teachers support learning at home," said Bob Lonigro, Chief Advertising Officer, ClassTag.

TAOP and Ivy International Education Forming Joint Venture to Develop and Market New Learning Programs for Quality Education

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning, Educational practices, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Project-based learning, Educational technology, Venture capital

Ivy International Education is a professional organization engaged in study abroad consulting, Project-Based Learning (PBL) program consulting, online education, and charitable education programs.

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  • Ivy International Education is a professional organization engaged in study abroad consulting, Project-Based Learning (PBL) program consulting, online education, and charitable education programs.
  • Ivy International Education is the only authorized representative of interactive K-12 Online Learning program provider MommyDaddyMe in the Chinese mainland market.
  • As part of the agreement, TAOP and Ivy International Education intend to form a joint venture company in China around February 2021.
  • TAOP and Ivy International Education will own 51 percent and 49 percent equity interests in the joint venture, respectively.

IXL Learning Integrates with Canvas to Optimize Student Learning

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Education, Articles, Learning, Educational software, Pedagogy, Learning management systems, Educational practices, Educational psychology, Educational technology, IXL, Personalized learning, Virtual learning environment

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, now offers an integration with Canvas, one of the most widely adopted learning management systems (LMS) in North America.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, now offers an integration with Canvas, one of the most widely adopted learning management systems (LMS) in North America.
  • This integration makes it even easier for districts to fit IXL into their technology ecosystem, granting a single point of entry from Canvas to IXL's curriculum.
  • Roster matching between Canvas and IXL will make it simple for customers to set up and manage classes.
  • "Our integration with Canvas highlights IXL's commitment to creating seamless learning experiences and facilitating effortless implementation," said Suzanne Pelz, Vice President of Engineering at IXL Learning.

Impact Grant Recipients to Receive Literacy-Focused, Blended Learning Solutions and Professional Development from Learning A-Z

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Software, Internet, Technology, Philanthropy, Primary, Secondary, Education, Fund Raising, Training, Education, Articles, Learning, Pedagogy, Educational practices, Blended learning, E-learning

Last fall, more than 450 educators across the country applied for the first-ever Learning A-Z Impact Grant .

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  • Last fall, more than 450 educators across the country applied for the first-ever Learning A-Z Impact Grant .
  • Today, Learning A-Z announces the 10 grant winners who will receive a free subscription to the companys award-winning blended learning solutions with aligned professional development to help them positively impact student literacy outcomes, close literacy gaps, and eliminate resource gaps.
  • The 2021-22 Impact Grant winners were selected based on criteria including their instructional needs, proposed implementation plan and measurement of student outcomes, innovation and creativity.
  • They will also receive free professional development and coaching to strategically integrate these blended learning resources into distance, hybrid, or in-person learning.

AcademicInfluence.com Introduces College Strategist--Safety, Target, and Reach School Suggestions for Students

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
College and university rankings, Educational practices, Educational psychology

AcademicInfluence.comannounces the right kind of helper, one that takes into account your needs and suggests the best schools for you:

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  • AcademicInfluence.comannounces the right kind of helper, one that takes into account your needs and suggests the best schools for you:
    With College Strategist, students can think strategically about where to apply for college.
  • "By giving them their customized pick of 21 safety, target, and reach schools, students get an idea of what is workable within their college search strategy.
  • With its College Strategist, Desirability Score, and Custom College Rankings, AcademicInfluence.com helps students to discover the most influential higher education institutions.
  • AcademicInfluence.comis the preeminent technology-driven rankings site dedicated to students, researchers, and inquirers from high school through college and beyond, offering resources that connect learners to leaders.

THIS MONTH: Adaptability, Resilience on Display as Arkansas Families, Educators Celebrate School Choice Week Safely

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Education, Pedagogy, Articles, Human activities, Education economics, Educational practices, Educational psychology, National School Choice Week, School choice, Personalized learning, Learning environment

Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

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  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Arkansas School Choice Week.
  • "This School Choice Week, let's celebrate great schools of all types and work to create more personalized learning options for families."
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Next Gen Personal Finance Teams Up with Nearpod and Educators to Deliver Engaging Online Personal Finance Instruction to 1.5 Million+ Students

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Articles, Educational psychology, Educational technology, Formative assessment, Curriculum, Education, Pedagogy, E-learning, Educational practices

To further support personal finance educators, NGPF has also converted its popular 9-Week and One-Semester Personal Finance Courses into Nearpod lessons in the new NGPF Nearpod Collection , available on the NGPF website.

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  • To further support personal finance educators, NGPF has also converted its popular 9-Week and One-Semester Personal Finance Courses into Nearpod lessons in the new NGPF Nearpod Collection , available on the NGPF website.
  • NEFE research shows that relevant and engaging curriculum with active learning strategies are key elements to the effectiveness of personal finance instruction.
  • That's why NGPF converted a portion of its Personal Finance Courses into Nearpod lessons, merging formative assessment and dynamic media to create engaging learning experiences.
  • In addition, the platform affords educators the flexibility to deliver multimedia lessons in-person, remotely and in hybrid settings.

New Concierge-style Online Private School Offers a Personalized Education

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Other Education, Education, Articles, Pedagogy, Learning, Educational practices, Learning environment, Personalized learning, Educational technology, Tutor, ACT

Stanza International Academy recently launched its nonprofit concierge-style online education that is attracting parents from all over the world with its suite of services and personalized learning curriculum at an affordable cost.

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  • Stanza International Academy recently launched its nonprofit concierge-style online education that is attracting parents from all over the world with its suite of services and personalized learning curriculum at an affordable cost.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210113005199/en/
    Stanza International Academy offers an online private school education with one-on-one teacher support (Photo: Business Wire)
    We offer a school that is tailor-made to each individual student and nurtured by a support team that includes an academic coach, teachers and tutors to help develop self-disciplined students that are well-prepared to succeed in college, said Dr. Christine Kasitz, Head of School.
  • Stanza, a nonprofit online private school, is built around a robust, innovative learning environment designed to engage students to learn, lead and achieve in school and life.
  • Stanza International Academy takes online learning to the next level with a proprietary model of personalized, one-on-one learning for grades 6-12.