Educational stages

MindEdge Learning and UPCEA Study: Academic Institutions See Value in Non-Credit to Credit Pathways

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Education, Articles, Human activities, Educational stages, Academia, Students, Academic transfer, Community college, Vocational education, Continuing education, Adult learner, Course credit

Among institutions that are engaged in non-credit to credit pathway activities, 93% say they are doing so to help accommodate nontraditional, adult learners.

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  • Among institutions that are engaged in non-credit to credit pathway activities, 93% say they are doing so to help accommodate nontraditional, adult learners.
  • Of the responding institutions, 70% are four-year public institutions and 24% are four-year private institutions; another 3% are community colleges, and 4% categorize themselves as "other".
  • The majority of responses came from the respective institutions\' continuing education departments.\nNon-credit to credit pathways represent a break from the traditional "currency" of higher education, the academic credit.
  • That survey of 112 institutions found that only 30% currently offer non-credit to credit pathways, while 60% do not.

Together In Service: One Deployed Father's Note Of Thanks To His Children's Teachers

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Articles, Educational stages, Geography of the United States, Preschool, Early childhood education, Sprout, Child care, New England

"\nLittle Sprouts is an award-winning network of preschools in New England.

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  • "\nLittle Sprouts is an award-winning network of preschools in New England.
  • Little Sprouts provides early education and cares for thousands of children in Little Sprouts schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Building Blocks Early Learning Centers in Connecticut, and Heartworks Preschools, STEAMworks Preschool and Loveworks Child Care Centers in Vermont.
  • Our child-centered approach and play-based curriculum are intentionally designed to inspire learning, curiosity, and joy.
  • For more information, visit littlesprouts.com .\n'

Fiveable Acquires Hours, A Virtual Studying Platform Founded By A 16-year-old High School Junior

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Human activities, Educational stages, Employment, Internship, Unpaid work

b'MILWAUKEE, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiveable , a social learning community for high school students, has acquired Hours , a virtual studying platform.

Key Points: 
  • b'MILWAUKEE, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiveable , a social learning community for high school students, has acquired Hours , a virtual studying platform.
  • In the last week, 400,000+ Fiveable students studied together for upcoming exams through live programming and engaging community spaces.
  • Currently a high school junior in the Bay Area, Huang has held software engineering internships and professional contracts at a variety of tech startups such as Hack+ and eXomoonAI.
  • Fiveable has supported more than 4M high school students since it was co-founded in 2018 by educator and activist Amanda DoAmaral along with community builder Tn Ho.

RYB Education, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on Sunday, May 9, 2021 U.S. Eastern Time

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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Education, Educational stages, Articles, RYB Education, Color space, RYB color model, Early childhood education, Kindergarten

b'BEIJING, May 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RYB Education, Inc.("RYB" or the "Company") (NYSE: RYB), a leading early childhood education service provider inChina, today announced that it plans to release unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 on Sunday, May 9, 2021 U.S. Eastern Time.\nManagement will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 10, 2021 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on May 10, 2021) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.\nFounded on the core values of "Care" and "Responsibility," "Inspire" and "Innovate," RYB Education, Inc. is a leading early childhood education service provider in China.

Key Points: 
  • b'BEIJING, May 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RYB Education, Inc.("RYB" or the "Company") (NYSE: RYB), a leading early childhood education service provider inChina, today announced that it plans to release unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 on Sunday, May 9, 2021 U.S. Eastern Time.\nManagement will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 10, 2021 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on May 10, 2021) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.\nFounded on the core values of "Care" and "Responsibility," "Inspire" and "Innovate," RYB Education, Inc. is a leading early childhood education service provider in China.
  • Since opening its first play-and-learn center in 1998, the Company has grown and flourished with the mission to provide high-quality, individualized and age-appropriate care and education to nurture and inspire each child for his or her betterment in life.
  • During its two decades of operating history, the Company has built "RYB" into a well-recognized education brand and helped bring about many new educational practices in China\'s early childhood education industry.
  • RYB\'s comprehensive early childhood education solutions meet the needs of children from infancy to 6 years old through structured courses at kindergartens and play-and-learn centers, as well as at-home educational products and services.\nFor investor and media inquiries, please contact:\n'

One step closer to an agreement on education transformation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Indigenous Services Canada and the First Nations Education Council of Quebec

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Education, Articles, Human activities, Educational stages, Early childhood education, Kindergarten, QUEBEC, Expert

This agreement is part of the transformation of education programs initiated by the Department in collaboration with First Nations.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement is part of the transformation of education programs initiated by the Department in collaboration with First Nations.
  • This approach includes funding for kindergarten to grade 12 education and will meet the demands of First Nations while taking into account students\' needs.
  • We recognize the First Nations Education Council of Quebec\'s expertise and its knowledge of the real and specific needs of its members.
  • The FNEC contributes to the complete takeover of and inherent jurisdiction over education by its member First Nations.

D2L RELEASES LATEST WHITE PAPER ON THE FUTURE OF WORK AND LEARNING

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Education, Articles, Educational psychology, Alternative education, D2L, Educational stages, Educational technology, Lifelong learning

In a recent survey of more than 1,000 people, conducted by D2L, survey respondents indicated that lifelong learning is necessary and beneficial.

Key Points: 
  • In a recent survey of more than 1,000 people, conducted by D2L, survey respondents indicated that lifelong learning is necessary and beneficial.
  • There is also a clear appetite for more flexibility in skills-building opportunities available to working learners, in particular.
  • It is the one place that supports all aspects of learning with better engagement and productivity through personalized learning.
  • Working closely with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person.

Increase in Number of Online Courses to Have Strong Impact on Technical and Trade Schools | Discover Company Insights for the Technical and Trade Schools Industry | BizVibe

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Education, Articles, Educational stages, Tertiary education, Vocational education, Vocational school, Educational technology

b"BizVibe has identified an Increase in number of online courses as a major trend for the technical and trade schools industry.

Key Points: 
  • b"BizVibe has identified an Increase in number of online courses as a major trend for the technical and trade schools industry.
  • The introduction of online and vocational courses is helping institutions reduce operational costs and create better employment opportunities for students.
  • This trend is expected to have a strong influence on technical and trade schools, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
  • The technical and trade schools industry group features 10,000+ company profiles categorized into 20+ product and service categories.

Carpenters Union's Career Connections Program Helps Illinois High Schools Fill Vocational Education Void

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Human activities, Education, Educational stages, Tertiary education, Articles, Vocational education, Carpentry, Apprenticeship

"The Career Connections program is designed to introduce students to a lifelong career in the Carpenters Union," said Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Regional Council.

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  • "The Career Connections program is designed to introduce students to a lifelong career in the Carpenters Union," said Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Regional Council.
  • Career Connections fills the void of vocational education programs that were once ubiquitous in high schools but have become increasingly rare over the past 50 years.
  • "The Carpenters Union training program gives opportunities to students they didn't even know they had," said Dr. James Gay, Stagg High School's Superintendent.
  • "The curriculum was created to help high schools start their own program, said Vince Sticca, Director of the Chicago Regional Council's Apprentice and Training Program.

ChildCare Education Institute secures five-year NCCRS renewal

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Education, Articles, Early childhood education, Educational stages, Child care, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, Councils on Chiropractic Education International, Kindergarten

ATLANTA, GA, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.

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  • ATLANTA, GA, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.
  • CCEI is an online education company specializing in the creation, delivery, and administration of professional development curriculum for childcare staff, early childcare providers, school-age caregivers, early learning professionals and center administrators.
  • As part of the rigorous renewal process, NCCRS team of college faculty evaluators and subject matter experts thoroughly assessed CCEIs curriculum.
  • ChildCare Education Institute, a division of Excelligence Learning Corporation, provides high-quality, distance education certificates and child care training programs in an array of child care settings, including preschool centers, family child care, prekindergarten classrooms, nanny care, online daycare training and more.

Impossible Foods Launches 2021 Internship Program

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Science, Research, Human activities, Articles, Education, Medical education, Medical education in the United States, Educational stages, Internship

Impossible Foods is launching its 2021 summer internship program today by posting openings for 26 roles across the company, from R&D to Communications.

Key Points: 
  • Impossible Foods is launching its 2021 summer internship program today by posting openings for 26 roles across the company, from R&D to Communications.
  • Impossible Foods internship program is one of the most purpose-driven programs in Silicon Valley, giving students and graduates the opportunity to make a direct impact on the worlds most pressing environmental issues.
  • Impossible Foods first official summer internship program was in 2018 , when 18 interns from an applicant pool of more than 1,500 people took on high-impact work to change the global food system.
  • The internship program has become a significant pipeline for talent; nearly one in four Impossible Foods interns since 2018 have become full-time, permanent employees after their 10-week internships.