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American Public University, a Trailblazer in Online Education, Now Transforming into a Global Digital University; Unveils a New Visual Identity as First Step of Its Next Chapter

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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We want to prepare our students with career-relevant skills in a truly 21st century manner."

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  • We want to prepare our students with career-relevant skills in a truly 21st century manner."
  • "We are looking to provide a more engaging learning experience that leverages emerging technologies to foster connections and a deeper sense of community and continues to be asynchronous in nature, but human by design," Mr. Fernandes added.
  • APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).
  • 1American Public University System ranked in the Top 11% for return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities in the United States, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce report .

Experian announces a new resource that could help keep more cash in consumers’ wallets

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Saving money in 2024 is the top resolution for 51 percent of respondentsi, according to an Experian national consumer survey.

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  • Saving money in 2024 is the top resolution for 51 percent of respondentsi, according to an Experian national consumer survey.
  • As part of its continuing innovation to meet the financial needs of consumers, Experian has launched a free savings scan ii that identifies opportunities to save on eligible recurring bills and paid subscriptions.
  • To run their Experian savings scan, consumers must be enrolled in a free or paid Experian membership and connect their bank and credit card accounts so that Experian can identify eligible bill payments and paid subscriptions.
  • To learn more about the free savings scan, go to https://www.experian.com/lp/savings/ or download the Experian app found on Apple and Google Play .

ExQ® Sponsors 2023 Georgia School Boards Association / Georgia School Superintendents Annual Winter Conference

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ® for School, a cloud based, patented curriculum designed to empower educators to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce the Business Ally Associate Sponsorship of the 2023 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) / Georgia School Superintendents (GSSA) Annual Conference. The GSBA / GSSA Annual Conference is the premier annual event for Georgia public schools and educational leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ® for School, a cloud based, patented curriculum designed to empower educators to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce the Business Ally Associate Sponsorship of the 2023 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) / Georgia School Superintendents (GSSA) Annual Conference.
  • The GSBA / GSSA Annual Conference is the premier annual event for Georgia public schools and educational leaders.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO of ExQ® for School, a cloud based, patented curriculum designed to empower educators to teach Executive Function skills, is thrilled to announce the Business Ally Associate Sponsorship of the 2023 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) / Georgia School Superintendents (GSSA) Annual Conference.
  • The GSBA / GSSA Annual Conference is the premier annual event for Georgia public schools and educational leaders.

GaDOE partnering with Rollins Center for Language & Literacy to launch the Georgia Literacy Academy

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy (Rollins Center) –  a program of the Atlanta Speech School – on an ambitious statewide initiative to improve literacy outcomes for students and train district and school leaders on the science of reading.

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  • Additionally, the Georgia Literacy Academy – courses developed by the Rollins Center in partnership with GaDOE – will be available to all K-5 teachers and leaders in the state free of charge.
  • "The stars are aligned in Georgia around literacy," GaDOE Director of Literacy Amy Denty said.
  • The Rollins Center – a program of the Atlanta Speech School – develops expertise with educators, system leaders, families, and advocates in the sciences of healthy brain development, language, and literacy.
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    SOURCE Rollins Center for Language & Literacy; Georgia Department of Education

Raise Your Hand Texas® Honors Legislators for Their Commitment to Public Education

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Raise Your Hand Texas is honoring the 100 Texas legislators who stood out for their outstanding achievement and steadfast commitment to public education with the inaugural Raise Your Hand Texas Public Education Champion Award.

Key Points: 
  • Raise Your Hand Texas is honoring the 100 Texas legislators who stood out for their outstanding achievement and steadfast commitment to public education with the inaugural Raise Your Hand Texas Public Education Champion Award.
  • 89% of Texas public school parents are satisfied with the quality of education their child is receiving.
  • 82% of public school parents would keep their child in their current public school, if given other public school choice options.
  • These 100 legislators are doing the most for their communities and public schools,” said Smith.

OneLegacy’s Partnership with Hermosa Beach Comedy & Magic Club Offers FREE Admission to Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors, Inspiring Comedy Enthusiasts to Donate Life

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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The Donor Appreciation Night takes place on the first Thursday of every month, welcoming registered donors and waiving the $25 cover charge, so they can enjoy a FREE comedy show.

Key Points: 
  • The Donor Appreciation Night takes place on the first Thursday of every month, welcoming registered donors and waiving the $25 cover charge, so they can enjoy a FREE comedy show.
  • Alcroft approached OneLegacy in 2021 with the goal of creating a space where comedy and advocacy would converge to bring laughter and inspire local communities to donate life.
  • OneLegacy Ambassadors are present at the club to welcome guests and promote the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation.
  • To learn more about how to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor, visit www.onelegacy.org/register .

The OneLegacy Run/Walk Concludes Donate Life Month-Long Celebrations with Special Appearances, Friends and Families Walking and Running Together, and Breathtaking Performance of Award-Winning Singer and Transplant Recipient

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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This celebration concluded a month of ceremonies and special events to honor Donate Life Month.

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  • This celebration concluded a month of ceremonies and special events to honor Donate Life Month.
  • Thousands of donor families and friends, transplant recipients, local hospitals, funeral homes and transplant centers, corporate and community partners, as well as organ, eye and tissue donation advocates, celebrated the gift of life with family and friends, while raising funds that will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation.
  • “We look forward to continuing our outreach efforts to serve Southern California’s diverse communities.”
    The 2023 OneLegacy Run/Walk culminated the festivities and events celebrated during Donate Life Month in April.
  • The event included 1K and 5K run or walk routes, as well as a Family Festival with food, raffles, children’s activities, vendors and more.

Georgia High School Students to Receive Manufacturing and Engineering Education Through SME Education Foundation’s SME PRIME Program

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation’s SME PRIME program.

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  • The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation’s SME PRIME program.
  • Details about the SME PRIME program coming to Georgia high schools were presented to Georgia educators at the Georgia CTAE Administrators Winter Conference on February 8-10.
  • Of all students who graduate from the PRIME program, 89 percent enter a manufacturing field.
  • “SME PRIME is central to our commitment to inspiring, preparing, and supporting the manufacturing workforce,” said SME Education Foundation Vice President Rob Luce.

Rasmussen University to Open New Campus in Topeka, Kansas

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today announced the relocation and expansion of its campus in Topeka, Kansas. Construction is underway at the new location at 3712 Southwest Burlingame Road in south Topeka, conveniently located at the junction of I-470, I-335 and Highway 75, providing easy access for students throughout the region, including commuters from Wichita and Manhattan.

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  • Classes at the current Topeka campus will continue at that location until the new campus opens in spring 2023.
  • Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education., ( www.hlcommission.org ), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs.
  • Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies.
  • Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.

Rasmussen University Launches Three Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates Focused on Leadership, Education and Technology

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University announced today the launch of three Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Nursing Education, and Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics. Nurses who already have their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and/or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) credentials can add a desired specialization for under $5,0001 in as little as six months2 without completing an additional degree.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Rasmussen University announced today the launch of three Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Nursing Education, and Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics .
  • "At Rasmussen University, we recognized that a lot of nurses in the workforce already have a master's or doctoral degree.
  • That's where these certificates come in," said Dr. Josh Hamilton, assistant vice president and dean of post-licensure programs, School of Nursing at Rasmussen University.
  • As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills.