Literacy

Indiana Department of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company's myView Literacy, Grounded in the Science of Reading, for Indiana's K-5 Classrooms

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that myView Literacy © 2025, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that is grounded in the Science of Reading, has been approved for statewide adoption by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Key Points: 
  • We are excited that the Indiana Department of Education has chosen our innovative literacy, math, and science programs.
  • Combining powerful Science of Reading -based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.
  • elevateScience Grades 6-8 is an integrated, phenomena-based program customized to the new Indiana Academic Standards for Science.
  • Experience Physics centers on the student experience with a curriculum that is intentionally designed around three-dimensional learning opportunities.

Barbara Bush Foundation Announces Three New Board Members

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce three recent appointments to its Board of Directors: Frances Fisher, Robert Koch and Alice Rogoff.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce three recent appointments to its Board of Directors: Frances Fisher, Robert Koch and Alice Rogoff.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome this group of talented leaders to our board," said Lori Wachs, chair of the Barbara Bush Foundation's Board of Directors and managing partner at Penultima Capital.
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation's Board of Directors is a group of professionals representing a variety of key sectors including business, education, finance, health, media, technology and nonprofit.
  • The full membership of the Board consists of: LaMar Bunts (Treasurer), Jeb Bush, Jr., Frances Fisher, Chris Frangione, Doro Bush Koch (Honorary Chair), Robert Koch, Michael Levine, Andrew Roberts (Barbara Bush Foundation Interim President and CEO), Raquel A.

Big News in the City of Big Shoulders as Scientology Church Opens on Printer's Row

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On an unseasonably mild March Chicago day, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and four blocks from the city center, a crowd of thousands, including local dignitaries, jubilantly welcomed the newest jewel to Chicago's fabled Printer's Row, the gloriously restored seven-story structure that is now the new Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to Scientology, on this opening day, the City of Big Dreams proudly proclaimed, Game On!
  • In that spirit, community and civic leaders partner with the Church to bring neighborhoods together under the banner of building a better Chicago.
  • And when the Church of Scientology began supporting the neighborhood events, he added, "You came back again, and again and again.
  • The March Grand Opening of the Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago is one of the highlights of an already expansive 2024.

Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.

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  • That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.
  • The Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program focuses on nine main skills that Canadians need to participate, adapt and thrive in learning, work and life.
  • "Investing in innovating and caring associations, such as PANDA, is key to creating accessible and innovative training opportunities for all Canadians.
  • With the Bambooza training platform, funded through Employment and Social Development's Skills for Success program, we're helping Canadians with ADHD develop the best strategies for the workplace."

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR ROBERT VINCENT JOINS FORCES WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO HELP FOSTER EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY DURING "READ ACROSS AMERICA"

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking grassroots efforts to build a meaningful relationship between children and reading, Robert Vincent, author and illustrator of the children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) is partnering with elementary schools throughout the U.S. by reading his picture book to students (in-person and virtually) to inspire kids to read during "Read Across America" and "National Reading Month" held in March. He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.

Key Points: 
  • He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.
  • Reading out loud to kids early in childhood can help establish strong literacy and language skills as well as prepare them for academic success, help develop social-emotional learning, and become better readers.
  • "WorldSpeak multilingual community of international families is honored to have author and illustrator Robert Vincent read his children's book to the students," said Angelika Getmanchouk, WorldSpeak Head of School.
  • I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my book with schools across the U.S. to help encourage reading with an entertaining story."

Education Couture Unveils Three New Scholastic-Themed Hip-Hop Tracks to Celebrate National Reading Month

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Couture , a Chicago-based organization, is thrilled to announce three new additions to their "Reading Music" catalog, set to release in March, National Reading Month in the U.S.

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  • CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Couture , a Chicago-based organization, is thrilled to announce three new additions to their "Reading Music" catalog, set to release in March, National Reading Month in the U.S.
  • These new hip-hop-influenced tracks aim to make learning fun by combining radio-ready melodies with foundational reading instructions to engage new readers.
  • Through ' Reading Music, ' we aim to make literacy engaging and accessible for communities in Chicago and beyond," said a spokesperson for Education Couture.
  • This initiative is part of a broader effort to innovate education and instill a love for reading through modern, relatable tools .

EPS Learning Advances PreK-12 Literacy Launching AI-Powered Reading Assistant

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, continues to drive the market forward with the announcement of its new AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant. Designed specifically to engage and support striving readers, the assistant utilizes advanced speech recognition and AI software to listen to students read, provide real-time personalized interventions, and streamline oral fluency assessments for educators. EPS Reading Assistant, coupled with other EPS solutions like S.P.I.R.E. (used in 20% of districts nationwide), will accelerate student growth toward grade-level literacy performance.

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  • NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, continues to drive the market forward with the announcement of its new AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant.
  • "EPS Reading Assistant provides a simple and sustainable solution for educators," said Janine Walker-Caffrey, Chief Academic Officer of EPS Learning.
  • "The EPS Reading Assistant enables 1:1 reading practice, addressing the logistical challenge of high student-to-teacher ratios, and equips educators with actionable student performance data.
  • "EPS Reading Assistant provides a simple and sustainable solution for educators," said Janine Walker-Caffrey, Chief Academic Officer of EPS Learning.

Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network Hosts 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network hosted its 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at American University in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network hosted its 2024 National Summit: Promoting the Value of Adult Literacy on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at American University in Washington, D.C.
  • Foundational adult literacy skills are clearly linked to sustained income growth, better healthcare access, improved job prospects for justice-involved and returning citizens, and stronger language and literacy skills among children.
  • The Summit also marked the public release of new research findings about perceptions of adult literacy at the national level.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation served as presenting sponsor for the ALL IN National Summit 2024, and provides generous support for ALL IN's ongoing work.

New ESSA Tier II Studies Show Newsela Products Accelerate Learning for Students across ELA and Social Studies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The results demonstrated gains equal to about 3 additional months of literacy growth in ELA and 10 additional months of social studies instruction.

Key Points: 
  • The results demonstrated gains equal to about 3 additional months of literacy growth in ELA and 10 additional months of social studies instruction.
  • The studies meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards for "Moderate - Tier II" research.
  • Tier II research evaluations are well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental studies.
  • Newsela's recent studies showed consistent results of accelerating learning growth for students across race, ethnicity, gender, and language status.

Validic integrates Smart Meter cellular-enabled health devices into personalized care platform

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Validic Inc., a market-leading digital health and personalized care company, continues to expand its personalized care solution with the integration of Smart Meter cellular devices.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Validic Inc., a market-leading digital health and personalized care company, continues to expand its personalized care solution with the integration of Smart Meter cellular devices.
  • The addition of Smart Meter cellular-enabled home health devices brings an added layer of health equity into the Validic platform by lowering technology literacy barriers.
  • "The addition of Smart Meter cellular-enabled health monitoring devices to our platform offers another option to help people, particularly those challenged with serious chronic health conditions, focus on improving health and living their best lives."
  • For more information about using Smart Meter cellular-enabled connected health devices with your Validic-powered health programs, submit a request to [email protected] .