Common Core State Standards Initiative

Lexia Introduces Lexia Aspire Professional Learning to Empower Educators As They Build Students’ Literacy Skills in Grades 4–8

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

To help educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8, Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, introduces Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning .

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  • To help educators accelerate literacy skills in all learning among students in grades 4-8, Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group company, introduces Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning .
  • As the first professional learning solution specifically designed for educators of adolescent students, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is a flexible, self-paced digital solution that is grounded in the science of reading.
  • “Lexia Aspire Professional Learning is based on the principles of the science of reading and Lexia’s expertise in literacy.
  • “Lexia Aspire Professional Learning gives educators the agency and flexibility to choose content that’s most relevant to improving their students’ literacy outcomes.

VIPtutor, The Global Leader in Online Education, Launches Harvard English Classes The New Sub-Brand FutureABC Dazzles

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2022) - After 3 years, VIPtutor, the global leader in online education, has finally launched the "FutureABC" series of courses.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2022) - After 3 years, VIPtutor, the global leader in online education, has finally launched the "FutureABC" series of courses.
  • The "FutureABC" series of classes are taught by foreign teachers from Harvard and are designed for those aged 3-15.
  • VIPtutor, The Global Leader in Online Education, Launches Harvard English Classes The New Sub-Brand FutureABC Dazzles
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    VIPtutor continues to be committed to making only high quality and reputable products, and in this "FutureABC" series of courses, the teachers have unprecedented qualifications.
  • FutureABC courses currently cover two categories: Harvard Encyclopedia English courses and English spelling classes for children.

STEMscopes Math for Grades K-8 and Algebra I Receives Top Score for Alignment to Common Core State Standards from Learning List

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

STEMscopes Math for grades K-8 and Algebra I from Accelerate Learning has received the highest score for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .

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  • STEMscopes Math for grades K-8 and Algebra I from Accelerate Learning has received the highest score for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .
  • The latest review , which focuses on STEMscopes Math for grades 6-8 and Algebra I, was published this fall.
  • In 2021, the curriculum for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 also received the highest score from Learning List for CCSS alignment.
  • STEMscopes Math is a core mathematics program that combines digital and print components to provide everything teachers need to create meaningful math learning experiences for students.

Project Bike Tech Marks Implementation of Another New Classroom with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

AZTEC, N.M., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Project Bike Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest classroom at Aztec High School in Aztec, NM.

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  • AZTEC, N.M., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Project Bike Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest classroom at Aztec High School in Aztec, NM.
  • "It was great to see so many of the Aztec community show up to support Project Bike Tech at the ribbon cutting.
  • Project Bike Tech is another bicycle related outlet for youth that positively impacts the community as a whole," said Randy Bitsue, Project Bike Tech Southwest Community Liaison.
  • "I can't wait to get my kids started in this," said Robert Anderson, who will be teaching in Aztec High's Project Bike Tech classroom.

Spark Education Group wins Best Interactive Learning Experience award at EdTech Asia Summit

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Friday, October 28, 2022

SINGAPORE and SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Education Group , an innovator in global online education and the parent company of VISPARK and Allschool, won the "Best Interactive Learning Experience" award at the EdTech Asia Summit.

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  • SINGAPORE and SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Education Group , an innovator in global online education and the parent company of VISPARK and Allschool, won the "Best Interactive Learning Experience" award at the EdTech Asia Summit.
  • "We are thrilled that Spark Education Group is recognized for providing interactive learning experiences through our VISPARK and Allschool platforms.
  • Spark Education Group was founded by parents hoping to improve learning experiences and achieve superior educational outcomes for their children by combining technology and education.
  • Michael Michalec, the Managing Director at EdTech Asia, said at the summit: "We are honored to give Spark Education Group this year's award for Best Interactive Learning Experience.

Project Bike Tech Adds Experience, Passion to Board of Directors

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Friday, October 7, 2022

FRISCO, Colo., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Bike Tech, the first high school bicycle education program of its kind, has named Jean-Pierre Salgado to its Board of Directors.

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  • FRISCO, Colo., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Bike Tech, the first high school bicycle education program of its kind, has named Jean-Pierre Salgado to its Board of Directors.
  • "I am delighted to join Project Bike Tech's Board of Directors," said Mr. Salgado.
  • "We feel so lucky to have JP on board," said Project Bike Tech Executive Director Mercedes Ross.
  • Among Mr. Salgado's responsibilities as a member of Project Bike Team's Board of Directors are raising awareness, fundraising and developing and implementing strategies to expand Project Bike Tech's footprint in North America.

Huntington Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Offering Results to Families and Franchisees This 2022/2023 School Year

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

To date, Huntington has helped over one million students achieve their academic goals and excel in and outside of the classroom.

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  • To date, Huntington has helped over one million students achieve their academic goals and excel in and outside of the classroom.
  • "It's our greatest pleasure to have been part of families' school stories for so long.
  • We will continue to innovate and create learning opportunities for students for years to come," said Eileen Huntington, CEO and co-founder of Huntington Learning Center.
  • Most recently, we have worked closely withfamilies to help them mitigate the effects of school closures and remote instruction.

Project Bike Tech Holds First Annual Weekend Training and Strategy Session, Bolsters Present, Lays Groundwork for Future

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

FRISCO, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Bike Tech is hitting the ground runningor pedalingin preparation for the new school year and beyond.

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  • FRISCO, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Bike Tech is hitting the ground runningor pedalingin preparation for the new school year and beyond.
  • In late July, PBT held a joint strategy session for the Board of Directors and the first of what will be an annual training seminar for both new and current teachers.
  • "I think everyone who attended the training really valued their time there and left prepared to tackle the new school year," said Mercedes Ross, Executive Director for Project Bike Tech.
  • Founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California, Project Bike Tech developed the UC-accredited college-and-career-ready class, Bike Tech in School, that uses bicycle mechanics as a conduit to teach Common CORE and STEM elements to high school students.

Infobase Delivers Interactive, virtual Field Trips to thousands of students through Streamable Learning Partnership

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Monday, August 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Few things are more magical during the school day, than taking a field trip, and immersing a child's knowledge in a subject area by exposing them to realities of the world around them. Field trips enrich and expand the curriculum, build curiosity and wonder and provide students with experiences they can interact with. Today Infobase Holdings, the cloud-based educational solutions provider that integrates award-winning content, tools, and technology to foster lifelong learning and deliver interactive learning experiences, is proud to offer Streamable Learning, a virtual field trip subscription service for K–12 schools and districts.

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  • Field trips enrich and expand the curriculum, build curiosity and wonder and provide students with experiences they can interact with.
  • Today Infobase Holdings, the cloud-based educational solutions provider that integrates award-winning content, tools, and technology to foster lifelong learning and deliver interactive learning experiences, is proud to offer Streamable Learning, a virtual field trip subscription service for K12 schools and districts.
  • An annual, all-inclusive Streamable Learning subscription includes:
    Infobase will now include one to two complimentary rotating live events monthly from Streamable Learning on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • To learn more about Streamable Learning, trial the platform, or contact a representative for discussion, contact Infobase at [email protected] .

IXL Unveils its Powerful New Universal Screener

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced the launch of its first-ever universal screener that flags at-risk students and helps administrators quickly plan personalized interventions. The new assessment is complimentary during the 2022-23 school year with an IXL math site license. The universal screener enhances the platform's first-of-its-kind assessment suite, which includes the Real-Time Diagnostic, and works in concert with IXL's PK-12 curriculum to give teachers everything they need to make a bigger impact on learning.

Key Points: 
  • "IXL's universal screener is our most advanced assessment yet and is truly in a class of its own.
  • "When combined with IXL's comprehensive curriculum and Real-Time Diagnostic, the universal screener helps provide an end-to-end educational experience that improves outcomes for all learners."
  • To ensure maximum reliability and validity, IXL's education experts built the universal screener using the most modern assessment principles and frameworks.
  • The universal screener is part of IXL's seamless educational experiencea complete and versatile solution for every educational need.