Personalized learning

IXL Learning Acquires Learning Resources Platform Education.com

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Monday, November 18, 2019

"Everything we do at IXL is motivated by one thing: improving learning for all students," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.

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  • "Everything we do at IXL is motivated by one thing: improving learning for all students," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.
  • "With a high-quality and well-rounded collection of resources for educators and students, Education.com is a wonderful complement to IXL.
  • Founded in 1998, IXL Learning's flagship product is IXL, a personalized learning platform that helps teachers and parents reach every learner and help them achieve more.
  • Featuring a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, the IXL Continuous Diagnostic, personalized guidance and real-time Analytics, IXL is proven to improve learning outcomes for all students.

A California Educator and A Leading Advocate for Personalized, Competency-Based Education Earn Top Honors at the Aurora Institute (formerly iNACOL) Symposium

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The Teacher of the Year Award went to Carissa Duran (@seejodee ), an educator at Del Lago Academy Campus of Applied Science, Escondido Union High School District (CA).

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  • The Teacher of the Year Award went to Carissa Duran (@seejodee ), an educator at Del Lago Academy Campus of Applied Science, Escondido Union High School District (CA).
  • The annual award honors a K-12 educator whose efforts as a personalized learning teacher exemplify a commitment to student success, knowledge, and skill as a professional educator and dedication to his or her students.
  • It is the very belief that every learner is uniqueIt's a belief that to thrive requires a system of supports.
  • The Aurora Institute (formerly iNACOL) drives the transformation of education systems and accelerates the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all.

Why Do So Many Teens Drop Out in October?

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit schools that helps at-risk teens earn a high school diploma and receive job skills training.

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  • Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit schools that helps at-risk teens earn a high school diploma and receive job skills training.
  • The schools are hosting Back In School reengagement events around California for Dropout Prevention Month to help rescue teens before they give up on the idea of graduating.
  • The Back In School events give struggling students the opportunity to explore alternatives to a traditional high school and inspire them to try again.
  • Because Learn4Life's model provides personalized learning and one-on-one instruction, it often becomes a last option for teens who need more attention and a program that fits their learning style.

Now That School is Back in Full Swing, Here Are 4 Ways in Which Sylvan Learning Uses Supplemental Tutoring to Personalize a Child's Learning Path

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

This is where Sylvan Learning excels, providing personalized supplemental tutoring services to students who cannot find it in the classroom.

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  • This is where Sylvan Learning excels, providing personalized supplemental tutoring services to students who cannot find it in the classroom.
  • "Sylvan Learning can help students make huge strides by offering a personalized learning plan and robust support, thereby increasing their confidence and their love of school and learning."
  • Here are four ways in which Sylvan Learning can personalize the learning experience for students.
  • Sylvan Learning can easily combat this, as the brand offers assessments based on the student's custom learning path, and takes immediate action on the results.

Cambium Learning Group to Acquire Assessment Division of the American Institutes for Research

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Cambium Learning), a leading provider in education software and portfolio company of Veritas Capital (Veritas), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AIR Assessment, the student assessment division of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), one of the worlds largest behavioral and social science research organizations.

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  • Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Cambium Learning), a leading provider in education software and portfolio company of Veritas Capital (Veritas), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AIR Assessment, the student assessment division of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), one of the worlds largest behavioral and social science research organizations.
  • Launched in 2007, AIR Assessment is one of the fastest-growing brands in the assessment field.
  • As a leading provider of digital assessment, AIR Assessment is an ideal partner for Cambium Learning as we seek to help all students reach their potential, said John Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Cambium Learning.
  • Mr. Kromer continued, We look forward to working with Cambium Learning to build on our success and create individualized learning experiences for all students.

McGraw-Hill Expands its Connect Master Suite of Next Generation, Digital-First Adaptive Learning Materials for College Students

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Built with McGraw-Hill's adaptive technology, Connect Mastercourses provide affordable active learning experiences to improve students' engagement, critical thinking skills and ability to apply knowledge to real-world challenges.

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  • Built with McGraw-Hill's adaptive technology, Connect Mastercourses provide affordable active learning experiences to improve students' engagement, critical thinking skills and ability to apply knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • Built to align with instructional goals using adaptive, modular technology, Connect Master gives instructors the flexibility to configure and tailor material by topic or key learning objective.
  • Key concepts are enhanced by adaptive questions, individualized study tools, practical assessments and other learning resources for students.
  • McGraw-Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that drive results for students, parents, educators and professionals.

Gary Digital Academy Ready to Kick Off 2019-2020 School Year

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Students and teachers at the Gary Digital Academy (GDA) are getting ready to log on and start the 2019-2020 school year on August 8.

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  • Students and teachers at the Gary Digital Academy (GDA) are getting ready to log on and start the 2019-2020 school year on August 8.
  • Outside of the virtual classroom, classes at the Gary Area Career Center will allow students to develop connections with their teachers and classmates.
  • GDAs rigorous personalized learning approach and blended school model offers students and families the opportunity to truly expand their educational experience, said Tina Walker, Head of School for GDA.
  • Gary Digital Academy is an online public-school program of the Gary Community School Corporation, serving students in grades K-9.

DreamBox Learning® Wins Top Honor for “Best Math Learning Solution” by the 2019 EdTech Breakthrough Awards

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Friday, June 14, 2019

DreamBox was chosen from a total field of 1,500 EdTech Breakthrough Award nominees for its personalized approach to improving student math achievement.

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  • DreamBox was chosen from a total field of 1,500 EdTech Breakthrough Award nominees for its personalized approach to improving student math achievement.
  • DreamBox Learning K-8 Math is an adaptive, digital program that complements classroom instruction while delivering results for students, teachers, and administrators.
  • DreamBox is also the only elementary online math program with the highest rating of Strong from Johns Hopkins EvidenceforESSA.org.
  • In May, DreamBox was named a finalist in EdTech Digests 2019 EdTech Awards for the Cool Tool Award in multiple categories including adaptive technology solution, curriculum and instruction solution, math solution and personalized learning solution.

Khan Academy and NWEA Announce Partnership to Help Teachers Integrate Personalized Learning and Assessment to Accelerate Student Learning

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

The new platform, powered by Khan Academy, helps teachers quickly and easily deliver personalized learning pathways to each student based on MAP Growth results.

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  • The new platform, powered by Khan Academy, helps teachers quickly and easily deliver personalized learning pathways to each student based on MAP Growth results.
  • "We are optimistic that this tool will help our teachers deeply integrate personalized learning and assessments to accelerate student learning for all our students."
  • Partnering with NWEA takes our tools and resources for teachers to the next level," said Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy.
  • For more than 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative Pre-K12 assessments, professional learning that fosters educators' ability to accelerate student learning, and research that supports assessment validity and data interpretation.

AI for Good Pioneer Sorcero Releases Research on How Digital Mentors Revolutionize On-the-Job Workforce Learning

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Friday, May 31, 2019

Specifically, the white paper highlights how AI personalizes on-the-job training with just-in-time learning journeys that significantly improve learning outcomes and boost productivity.

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  • Specifically, the white paper highlights how AI personalizes on-the-job training with just-in-time learning journeys that significantly improve learning outcomes and boost productivity.
  • By integrating AI into e-learning, Sorcero enables a greater degree of personalization, contextualization of knowledge, individualized learning pathways, and adaptive content.
  • Specific use cases for Sorcero's learning platform include adult learning, skill training, instructor support, and lifelong learning.
  • Sorcero's technology helps organizations use the latest AI advances to create frictionless access to trusted answers, knowledge, and learning.