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Marzano Academies Partners with Westminster Public Schools for an Innovative Competency-Based Education Summit

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Academies is proud to announce its collaboration with Westminster Public Schools, which, from October 9th to 11th, will hold its highly anticipated Competency-Based Education Summit.

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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marzano Academies is proud to announce its collaboration with Westminster Public Schools, which, from October 9th to 11th, will hold its highly anticipated Competency-Based Education Summit.
This well-attended annual event aims to showcase the remarkable strides taken by forward-thinking institutions like Westminster Public Schools in implementing competency-based education .
This innovative summit, set to be held in Westminster, will be comprised of inspirational school-site visits, vividly illustrating the transformative impact of competency-based education.
The Marzano Academies and Westminster Public Schools invite educators, school leaders, and all interested stakeholders to join us at the Competency-Based Education Summit.

Introducing Takeoff by IXL Math™: A Groundbreaking Curriculum for Personalized Whole-Class Instruction

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL has unveiled Takeoff by IXL Math™, a reimagination of modern math learning that seamlessly combines curriculum and technology to personalize whole-class instruction. The Takeoff curriculum has everything teachers need to implement their entire year's worth of math instruction, including daily lesson plans, learning activities and built-in assessments. Takeoff by IXL Math™ was developed by IXL's math education experts and is aligned to key learning standards with best practices for instruction in mind. The curriculum can be used exclusively for core instruction, or as a supplemental resource.

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The Takeoff curriculum has everything teachers need to implement their entire year's worth of math instruction, including daily lesson plans, learning activities and built-in assessments.
Takeoff by IXL Math™ was developed by IXL's math education experts and is aligned to key learning standards with best practices for instruction in mind.
The Takeoff curriculum is powerful, student-centered and deeply personalized, so that teachers can perfectly challenge and support learners," said Kate Mattison, Vice President of Curriculum at IXL Learning.
"Takeoff by IXL Math™ will empower educators to deliver world-class math instruction every day and transform learning for students for years to come."

IXL and Fayette County Public Schools Partner to Boost Academic Achievement and Personalize Learning for All Students

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Monday, July 31, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Kentucky. As part of the collaboration, the state's second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL's award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

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IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.
The district highly values IXL Analytics because it provides educators with data that allows them to track student achievement across schools and identify any gaps in knowledge.
FCPS also appreciates IXL's comprehensive curriculum and instructional resources because they give educators the flexibility to create personalized learning pathways for students.
In addition to helping schools and students succeed academically, IXL can even uncover hidden obstacles to learning, develop students' intrinsic motivation to learn and more.

IXL Math Wins SIIA CODiE Award for Third Consecutive Year; Honored as Best Mathematics Solution for Grades 9-12

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that IXL Math has won the 2023 SIIA CODiE award for Best Math Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12. IXL's recent achievement marks its third-consecutive win in a CODiE math category (Best Advanced Mathematics Solution - 2021, 2023; Best PK-8 Math Solution - 2022).

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IXL's recent achievement marks its third-consecutive win in a CODiE math category (Best Advanced Mathematics Solution - 2021, 2023; Best PK-8 Math Solution - 2022).
The CODiEs bring together teachers, administrators and education experts to honor the world's most innovative services that help students learn.
IXL was selected for the prestigious award after undergoing a rigorous review by expert judges, including detailed assessments from current and former educators, business leaders and votes from SIIA members.
"IXL is honored to be recognized by the SIIA CODiE Awards as the most engaging and effective learning platform for high school math students.

Global Technology-Focused Search Firm Riviera Partners Welcomes Back Jeff Campbell as Partner in Its Private Equity-Backed Practice

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

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San Francisco, CA, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riviera Partners , the leading global executive search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has welcomed back Jeff Campbell as a Partner in its Private Equity-backed practice .

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San Francisco, CA, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riviera Partners , the leading global executive search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has welcomed back Jeff Campbell as a Partner in its Private Equity-backed practice .
Campbell originally joined the company in 2018 when his recruiting firm, Alpha Advisors, merged with Riviera Partners.
Campbell was a Partner in the Private Equity-backed practice at Riviera before leaving in early 2023 for Bespoke Partners.
Said Campbell: “With regard to product and tech search, there is no other firm that compares to Riviera.

DJ Perera Named Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to drive social impact at scale, announced today that DJ Perera has joined the organization as Chief Media Officer.

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to drive social impact at scale, announced today that DJ Perera has joined the organization as Chief Media Officer.
Prior to joining the Ad Council, Perera led Boehringer Ingelheim's U.S. Media Center of Excellence, managing all aspects of direct-to-consumer and health care professionals paid media for the company's brands.
In her new role, Perera will oversee the Ad Council's Media team and the department's four Centers of Excellence: Digital Products, Digital Media and Operations, Media Strategy and Engagement and Emerging Media, Technology and Innovation.
This opportunity to serve as the Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council is exactly that for me," said Perera.

IXL Learning Acquires Teachers Pay Teachers, the World's Largest Platform for Educator-Created Content

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif. and NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, announced that it has acquired TPT (otherwise known as Teachers Pay Teachers), which offers the world's largest catalog of educator-created content and tools for digital instruction. More than 7 million educators, including 85 percent of PK-12 teachers in the U.S., use the platform to find teacher-created resources that help them support students and benefit from the expertise of fellow educators.

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Teachers Pay Teachers is the newest member of the IXL Learning family of world-renowned brands, which include Rosetta Stone , IXL , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDictionary.com , inglés.com , ABCya , Education.com , Wyzant and Emmersion .
More than 7 million free and paid resources are available on Teachers Pay Teachers today, and these cover nearly every PK-12 subject.
Additionally, the Teachers Pay Teachers platform presents an opportunity for educators to generate income and support each other through the purchase of educational materials.
"We are so happy to welcome Teachers Pay Teachers into the IXL Learning family.

Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah's K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state's STEM Action Center. The approval signals to educators that IXL Math is backed by rigorous research to support its effectiveness in Utah and opens up grant funding for schools and districts to adopt the platform.

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah's K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state's STEM Action Center .
The Action Center promotes STEM education in Utah by identifying and providing funding for resources that are proven to help learners grow.
Before adding IXL Math to the state's grant list, the Action Center and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) rigorously evaluated the platform to determine its efficacy.
"We are pleased that Utah's STEM Action Center and Education Policy Center have recognized IXL Math as an effective and impactful resource for learners," said Bo Bashkov, Manager of Research at IXL Learning.

IXL Awards Top Educators in Ninth Annual Elite 100

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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SAN MATEO, Calif. , Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced its ninth annual Elite 100 list, which honors teachers who dedicated the previous year to serving students and prioritizing personalized learning.

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IXL selected the list of 100 from 900,000 teachers worldwide who used the program in their classrooms, based on usage during the 2021-2022 academic year.
This year's Elite 100 reside in 30 U.S. states, Canada and China, and 71 educators are first-time Elite 100 honorees.
"Educators were entrusted with the difficult job of filling knowledge gaps, stabilizing test scores and cultivating students' curiosity over the past year.
Elite 100 teachers responded to these challenges by personalizing instruction to address the specific needs of each student and recover unfinished learning," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.

Talent Leader Paul Thatcher Joins OneShield Software

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --OneShield is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Thatcher in the newly-created role of Senior Vice President of Talent.

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --OneShield is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Thatcher in the newly-created role of Senior Vice President of Talent.
"After an inflection in the growth of our client base and a thoughtful but significant expansion of the OneShield team, we're thrilled to have Paul joining us," says OneShield President & COO Brandon Parker.
Thatcher brings deep experience scaling high-growth technology companies, incorporating best practices across talent acquisition, talent management, and professional development.
Before joining OneShield, Thatcher led the People & Talent function at Jive Communications through a hyper-growth phase that included expansion from 200 to 700 employees globally and a 4x increase in ARR over 4 years.