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Tutors International Reveals the Most Popular Educational Curricula for UHNW Families Embracing Global Education

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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OXFORD, England, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is more interconnected than ever, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) families are setting their sights on education systems that offer more than just traditional learning.

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UHNW families often prioritise education curricula that offer flexibility, high academic standards, and global recognition.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): The IGCSE is a globally recognised qualification offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education and other examination boards.
Recognising the limitations of traditional schooling in meeting the dynamic needs of UHNW families, Tutors International provides a flexible alternative through private home tutoring.
With a network of highly qualified private tutors, Tutors International ensures a seamless educational experience that is both academically rigorous and globally oriented.

Tutors International Reveals the Most Popular Educational Curricula for UHNW Families Embracing Global Education

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

OXFORD, England, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is more interconnected than ever, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) families are setting their sights on education systems that offer more than just traditional learning.

Key Points:

UHNW families often prioritise education curricula that offer flexibility, high academic standards, and global recognition.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): The IGCSE is a globally recognised qualification offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education and other examination boards.
Recognising the limitations of traditional schooling in meeting the dynamic needs of UHNW families, Tutors International provides a flexible alternative through private home tutoring.
With a network of highly qualified private tutors, Tutors International ensures a seamless educational experience that is both academically rigorous and globally oriented.

Eighth Annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships Awarded to Local Coachella Valley High School Students

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.

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BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.
The scholarships are granted during the BNP Paribas Open and aim to support students' pursuit of higher education, providing them with the resources they need to achieve their goals.
By investing in these young minds, BNP Paribas is not only fostering individual success but also contributing to the overall development of the Coachella Valley.
Today, we take great pride in reaffirming our support to Coachella Valley High School students through scholarship opportunities.

A Majority of Grade 9-12 Public Schools Rate Themselves Favorably on Preparing Students for College

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of public schools offering any of grades 9 or above (9-12 schools) say they do a "good," "very good," or "excellent" job preparing students for college (77 percent) and the workforce (86 percent), according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). For college preparation, 47 percent of schools overall rated themselves as doing a "very good" or "excellent" job, whereas the percentage was lower for schools in high-poverty neighborhoods and schools with fewer than 300 students (30 percent each), and higher for schools that enroll 1,000 or more students (74 percent).

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"This latest report provides valuable insights on how schools rate their own work preparing students for college and the workforce," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
"One noteworthy finding is that a lower percentage of schools in high-poverty neighborhoods give themselves the highest marks, 'excellent' or 'very good,' in preparing students for college, when compared with the national population of schools.
The new NCES data also provide insights into the availability of advanced coursework in public schools.
In addition to data on advanced coursework offerings, this month's collection explored the availability of independent world language courses taught in K-12 public schools.

Yale University Joins Dartmouth, MIT, and Georgetown in Requiring Applicants to Submit Standardized Test Scores; Kaplan Survey Suggests Other Schools Will Join Them

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

And results from Kaplan’s 2023 college admissions officers survey find that these schools may not be alone for long*.

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And results from Kaplan’s 2023 college admissions officers survey find that these schools may not be alone for long*.
Of the more than 200 test optional schools Kaplan surveyed late last year, 15 percent said they are considering reinstating or will definitely reinstate the requirement.
The survey also finds that among these same test optional schools, 67 percent say if a student submits a competitive SAT or ACT score , it helps their application.
Trends like this tend to have a snowball effect, so if more top schools bring back the requirement, expect more to follow.

Equal Opportunity Schools Teams up with Intentional Futures to Release Game-Changing, Mission-Driven AI Use Case Rubric

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), a leading education-focused nonprofit organization, is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with Intentional Futures, a renowned design and innovation consultancy, to launch the groundbreaking Mission-Driven AI Use Case Rubric.

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The Mission-Driven AI Use Case Rubric is a comprehensive framework designed specifically for nonprofits, educational institutions and edtech companies seeking to harness AI's potential to drive long-lasting impact.
This rubric equips organizations with the ability to integrate and scale AI into their work while holding these considerations at the core.
The education team at Intentional Futures, renowned for their expertise in designing human-centered solutions and guiding organizations towards responsible innovation, shared this about their team's critical role in developing the rubric.
Key features of the Mission-Driven AI Use Case Rubric include:
Ethical Considerations: Assessing the impact of AI use cases on student privacy, data security, and potential biases
For more information about the Mission-Driven AI Use Case Rubric and the partnership between Equal Opportunity Schools and Intentional Futures, please visit www.eoschools.org or follow EOS on LinkedIn .

Breaking Barriers in Advancing Young Women in STEM

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women constitute roughly half of the United States workforce, yet they are notably underrepresented in the STEM –science, technology, engineering, and math – fields. The extent of this gender gap is subject to debate depending on the specific metrics analyzed. But one thing remains indisputable: there is a pressing need to pave the way for more women to thrive in STEM disciplines.

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But one thing remains indisputable: there is a pressing need to pave the way for more women to thrive in STEM disciplines.
"This manifests itself in a variety of ways, perhaps the most impactful of which is that the majority of our STEM teachers are themselves women.
"Institutes of higher learning that share the Prep's goal of expanding STEM opportunities for women, like CalTech, Harvey Mudd, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, actively pursue our students.
"At the same time, this isn't surprising because Fairmont has been breaking ground in STEM education for years, as demonstrated by our Newsweek ranking as Orange County's Best Private School for STEM.

National Award Shows School's Focus on AP Classes is Paying Off

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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At Grand River Prep, each student must take two AP courses to graduate.

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At Grand River Prep, each student must take two AP courses to graduate.
In fact, Grand River Prep is the only high school in the state to receive both the Platinum Award and the Access Award for AP Honor Roll School Recognition .
Part of that is because teachers actively go to the other classes and give students suggestions of AP courses they might not have considered.
"How can we capitalize on a student's success in AP Spanish and try to help him also be successful in AP stats or AP languages.

SLAM! Students to Share Their Talents at School Choice Week Film Festival

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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Next week, a film festival with live performances featuring videos of charter school students in four states will be streamed live from SLAM!

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Next week, a film festival with live performances featuring videos of charter school students in four states will be streamed live from SLAM!
Tampa, highlighting students' gifts and celebrating school spirit during National School Choice Week.
A $500 award for a School Choice Week party at the winning student's school.
Film Festival, there will be more than 2,500 celebrations of School Choice Week across Florida.

Canadian Youth to Attend UN Climate Conference

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Shelby Hartman, age 16 of Sherwood Park, Alta., is one of four Canadian youth selected to represent the #Decarbonize Program led by the Centre for Global Education (CGE).

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Shelby Hartman, age 16 of Sherwood Park, Alta., is one of four Canadian youth selected to represent the #Decarbonize Program led by the Centre for Global Education (CGE).
"Youth involvement in COP28 allows us to bring our concerns to the table, such as wildlife, education, policy, activism and environmental preservation.
They will report back on their experiences through a webinar to Canadian schools hosted by CWF and will share their experiences with CWF youth groups across Canada.
“We have engaged 40,000 students internationally in creating a joint manifesto which incorporates geography and culture in climate solutions and are proud of the Canadian youth representing us in Dubai.