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Verizon Innovative Learning expands with new schools and content for back to school

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students return to classrooms, Verizon aims to increase digital equity and inclusion for teachers and students nationwide through its award-winning education initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning. In partnership with trusted education partners, edtech innovators and cultural institutions, educators will have access to a growing suite of programs and resources, including new tech-driven, ready-to-teach lesson plans that leverage the power of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) apps in the classroom.

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  • K-12 educators nationwide can access tech-driven content from new and existing partners through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a free education portal that makes innovative learning tools available to all.
  • This fall, Verizon will add 31 new Title I middle and high schools and 36 new labs to Verizon Innovative Learning.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students return to classrooms, Verizon aims to increase digital equity and inclusion for teachers and students nationwide through its award-winning education initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning.
  • In partnership with the nonprofit Digital Promise, Verizon is expanding the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program by welcoming 31 new Title I schools from 10 new school districts across nine states, bringing the program’s total reach to 592 schools nationwide.

Verizon goes back to school with new immersive learning content

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students head back to school, Verizon is continuing to bolster immersive learning content across its award-winning Verizon Innovative Learning education initiative, through a suite of programs and resources, aimed at driving digital equity and inclusion for teachers and students across the nation. Verizon’s impactful partnerships with trusted education companies, edtech innovators and cultural institutions enable educators to access new tech-driven lesson plans that utilize the power of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) apps in the classroom.

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  • What you need to know:
    Verizon goes back to school with new immersive learning content across its award-winning Verizon Innovative Learning education initiative, aimed at driving digital equity and inclusion for teachers and students through a suite of programs and resources.
  • K-12 educators nationwide can access tech-driven content through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a free education portal that makes next-gen learning tools available to all.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As students head back to school, Verizon is continuing to bolster immersive learning content across its award-winning Verizon Innovative Learning education initiative, through a suite of programs and resources, aimed at driving digital equity and inclusion for teachers and students across the nation.
  • Launched in 2021, Verizon Innovative Learning HQ , an award-winning, free education portal that makes the next-gen learning tools of the overarching Verizon Innovative Learning initiative available to all K-12 educators nationwide, is unveiling even more immersive educational content, including AR and VR apps with accompanying lesson plans.

Red Nation Celebration Institute to Receive Trailblazer Award at the 2022 LMGI Awards

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), whose efforts to train Native Americans to be Location Professionals and Tribal Film Liaisons, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 9th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The LMGI will honor RNCI's trailblazing initiatives to promote inclusivity in the film industry and bring revenue to Native communities, to embrace their knowledge of and sensitivity to Native culture, and to make them invaluable assets to film productions and their own Native communities. The announcement was made by John Rakich, LMGI President and Committee Chair of this year's LMGI Awards. Photos available here.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), whose effortsto train Native Americans to be Location Professionals and Tribal Film Liaisons, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 9th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Los Angeles Center Studios.
  • "The Red Nation Celebration Institute has been working to eliminate the barriers of racism by creating systemic change through media and pop culture to eliminate Native American stereotypes.
  • We aredelighted to honor them this year with the LMGI Trailblazer Award," notes Rakich.
  • "Red Nation Celebration Institute boardof directors is honored to accept theLMGI Trailblazer Award.

NYC Media Lab To Unveil Innovative "Exploratorium" Virtual Conference Technology At March 10 AR/VR Forum

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Friday, March 5, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NYC Media Lab will unveil an innovative "Exploratorium" conference and meeting VR technology platform as part of its "Technology + Storytelling: Engaging The Immersive Future" event, to be held March 10.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NYC Media Lab will unveil an innovative "Exploratorium" conference and meeting VR technology platform as part of its "Technology + Storytelling: Engaging The Immersive Future" event, to be held March 10.
  • "We knew that our events had always been a place where people could gather, connect, learn and share," said Steve Rosenbaum, Executive Director, NYC Media Lab.
  • Founded in 2010, NYC Media Lab is dedicated to driving innovation and job growth in media and technology by facilitating collaboration between the City's universities and companies.
  • NYC Media Lab connects media and technology companies with New York City's universities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.

NYC Television Week Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup in a New Track Format, Including Hispanic TV Summit

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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New for 2019, NYC Television Week will now feature a 4-track format of conference sessions on the following topics: Streaming, TV Data, Advanced Advertising, and Hispanic TV.

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  • New for 2019, NYC Television Week will now feature a 4-track format of conference sessions on the following topics: Streaming, TV Data, Advanced Advertising, and Hispanic TV.
  • The week of events will also feature special celebrations including the 29th annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the 2nd annual NYC TV Week 40 Under 40 reception.
  • A key enhancement to the program is the addition of 17th Annual Hispanic Television Summit to the fold of NYC Television Week.
  • The speakers to date for NYC Television Week 2019 are:

NYC Television Week 2018 Announces Speaker Lineup

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Monday, October 1, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC Television Week, presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News magazines, announced today its 2018 preliminary speaker lineup, featuring top names and influencers to headline the industry's premier events covering the latest trends, technologies and insights impacting the television, OTT, and video markets.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC Television Week, presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News magazines, announced today its 2018 preliminary speaker lineup, featuring top names and influencers to headline the industry's premier events covering the latest trends, technologies and insights impacting the television, OTT, and video markets.
  • "Wehave assembledan exceptional lineup of speakers and panelistswho are proven experts in their field of business.
  • Attendeeswill have manyvaluable opportunities tohearfirst-handabout the latest industry developments and how to navigate theimmediate business challengesfacing the television and video industries.
  • For a detailed look at all of the NYC Television Week events, speakers, programs and registration information, visit www.nyctvweek.com .