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Academian Announces the Launch of New Education Solutions Tech Firm

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Today, Academian Inc (“Academian”), an education technology (edtech/EdTech) solutions provider, announced its launch.

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  • Today, Academian Inc (“Academian”), an education technology (edtech/EdTech) solutions provider, announced its launch.
  • Academian offers the most effective learning solutions and engaging experiences in edtech for K-12, higher education and workforce development programs globally.
  • Academian empowers learning through technology and is a trusted and mission-driven firm focused on digital engineering, impactful content solutions, and effective learning experiences.
  • Academian delivers scalable dashboards and education intelligence solutions based on data for millions of students around the world.

Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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MindSpark Learning® , a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for educators and others navigating AI, including their Applied AI Certification for Educators.

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  • MindSpark Learning® , a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for educators and others navigating AI, including their Applied AI Certification for Educators.
  • The Applied AI Certification for Educators is an online learning experience that upskills educators to apply AI intelligently.
  • MindSpark released two free AI resources: the Applied AI Trail Guide and SparkPrompts for AI.
  • Our new Applied AI resources aim to inspire individuals to embrace AI as a valuable tool and explore its possibilities,” said MindSpark CEO Kellie Lauth.

Dr. Ann McClain Terrell Joins The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, welcomes Dr. Ann McClain Terrell to its Educational Advisory Board (EAB).

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  • Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, welcomes Dr. Ann McClain Terrell to its Educational Advisory Board (EAB).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206624021/en/
    Dr. Ann McClain Terrell, The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board Member (Photo: Business Wire)
    With five decades of professional experience, Dr. Terrell is one of the nation’s preeminent early childhood education leaders.
  • “On behalf of our entire Goddard team, from our corporate staff to the franchisees and faculty at more than 600 Goddard Schools, I am honored to welcome Dr. Terrell to our Educational Advisory Board,” said Dr. Lauren Loquasto, senior vice president and chief academic officer, GSL.
  • “I admire The Goddard School and its commitment to continuously innovating and evolving to deliver the best educational program to its students,” said Dr. Terrell.

Big Blue Swim School Continues Rapid Expansion in Texas After Success in 2023

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Big Blue Swim School , one of the country's fastest-growing franchises in the learn-to-swim industry, looks to continue its expansion in Texas after a successful 2023 in the market.

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  • Big Blue Swim School , one of the country's fastest-growing franchises in the learn-to-swim industry, looks to continue its expansion in Texas after a successful 2023 in the market.
  • "2023 was a great year for Big Blue, and we are excited to continue that momentum in 2024," says Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School.
  • Our current Texas locations are some of our most successful, and we are ready to capitalize on that success to expand the Big Blue footprint in other Texas markets."
  • Big Blue Swim School, which is celebrating its 30th location opening in February, opened 11 schools in 5 new states in 2023.

Michigan Association of Intermediate School Advisors Selects Littera Education as an Approved Tutoring Provider

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Littera Education, a leader in K-12 high-impact tutoring, has been selected by MAISA, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Advisors , as a vetted high-impact tutoring vendor , aligned with the 23g MI Kids Back on Track grant program .

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  • Littera Education, a leader in K-12 high-impact tutoring, has been selected by MAISA, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Advisors , as a vetted high-impact tutoring vendor , aligned with the 23g MI Kids Back on Track grant program .
  • Through this initiative, Michigan districts can partner with Littera to design and deliver a high-impact tutoring program that follows evidence-based practices to ensure students meet grade level expectations.
  • Littera Education is proud to meet all tutoring program requirements set forth by the Michigan Department of Education.
  • Since 2022, state departments of education in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas have also chosen Littera as an approved tutoring provider.

Nex and Sesame Workshop Announce Collaboration for Active Learning Games

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Nex, a leading active entertainment company, and Sesame Workshop , the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, today announced the launch of a new generation of active educational games to be released on the new Nex Playground active entertainment console.

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  • Nex, a leading active entertainment company, and Sesame Workshop , the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, today announced the launch of a new generation of active educational games to be released on the new Nex Playground active entertainment console.
  • “We are excited to work with Sesame Workshop to create these groundbreaking games,” said Nex CEO and Co-founder David Lee.
  • “Nex’s technology is enabling a new generation of active play and learning, and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, will create a delightful and meaningful experience for kids and families.”
    “We are thrilled to team up with Nex to produce these innovative new games that will have kids up on their feet playing with their favorite Sesame Street friends,” said Sesame Workshop SVP Global Licensing Gabriela Arenas.
  • “We know that kids learn best when they are engaged and having fun, and these games will do just that.”

Dallas Publisher and Leading Early Childhood Education Provider Forge Nationwide Partnership to Enrich Preschool Learning

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Brown Books Kids, an award-winning publisher of New York Times bestselling authors, has partnered with Frog Street, an innovator in Early Childhood Education curriculum development.

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  • Brown Books Kids, an award-winning publisher of New York Times bestselling authors, has partnered with Frog Street, an innovator in Early Childhood Education curriculum development.
  • "We are excited to forge a partnership that leverages our market-leading curriculum to serve preschool students on a national scale," remarked Frog Street CEO Lee Ramsayer.
  • This curated collection of children’s books covers themes from earth science to cultural diversity, aimed at enriching early childhood education nationwide.
  • This partnership is poised to significantly influence early childhood education from coast to coast.

Learning A-Z Wins Supes' Choice Award for Raz-Plus Español®

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that Raz-Plus Español® has won a 2023 Supes' Choice Award from the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) in the Equity Champion category.

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  • Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announced that Raz-Plus Español® has won a 2023 Supes' Choice Award from the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) in the Equity Champion category.
  • The Supes' Choice Awards — the only industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents — recognize innovative products that help districts achieve excellence in education.
  • This recognition is the second Supes’ Choice Award Learning A-Z has won .
  • To learn more about Raz-Plus Español and Learning A-Z's full suite of solutions, please visit www.learninga-z.com .

Spielwarenmesse: outstanding product innovations receive ToyAward

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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All the winning products impressed the jurors with their safety, potential for commercial success, play enjoyment, originality, production and quality, and with the comprehensibility of the product concept.

Key Points: 
  • All the winning products impressed the jurors with their safety, potential for commercial success, play enjoyment, originality, production and quality, and with the comprehensibility of the product concept.
  • "The ToyAward represents an important seal of quality for toys among both retailers and consumers," explains Christian Ulrich, Spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse eG.
  • The ToyAward Special in Hall 3A has the award-winning and nominated innovations on display in a one compact space.
  • Its presentation of innovations and comprehensive overview of the industry offer
    a valuable pool of information for specialist retailers from around the world, guiding them
    through the market every year.

Spielwarenmesse: outstanding product innovations receive ToyAward

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Artist, OPPI, Infant, Plant, Tin, Life, Lake George Expedition Park, Wind, Adolescence, Preschool, Sustainability, Element, Safety, Digital, Recycling, Tetris, Ageing, Multicolor, Hobby, Communication, Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Light, Creativity, Silicon, Stix, Startup company, Enchanted forest, Toy

All the winning products impressed the jurors with their safety, potential for commercial success, play enjoyment, originality, production and quality, and with the comprehensibility of the product concept.

Key Points: 
  • All the winning products impressed the jurors with their safety, potential for commercial success, play enjoyment, originality, production and quality, and with the comprehensibility of the product concept.
  • "The ToyAward represents an important seal of quality for toys among both retailers and consumers," explains Christian Ulrich, Spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse eG.
  • The ToyAward Special in Hall 3A has the award-winning and nominated innovations on display in a one compact space.
  • Its presentation of innovations and comprehensive overview of the industry offer
    a valuable pool of information for specialist retailers from around the world, guiding them
    through the market every year.