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STEPS ranks top colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year. The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement. Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

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  • STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) has identified the top U.S. colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024.
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement.
  • Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

The Majority of K-12 Public Schools Offer Academically Focused Summer and After-School Programs

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-eight percent of U.S. public schools provided summer programming in 2023 designed to help students academically, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data on academically focused summer programs includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Seventy-eight percent offered academically focused summer programming, which includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Around 90 percent of public schools offering academically focused summer programs did so at no cost to families (summer school, 90 percent; L&E programs, 87 percent; bridge programs, 90 percent).
  • Most public schools offering academically focused summer programs had full-time teachers working in these programs (summer school, 95 percent; L&E programs, 89 percent; bridge programs, 86 percent).

Changing Enrollment Behaviors, Continued Distrust Punctuate Higher Ed Landscape in 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Lenexa, Kan. (October 25, 2023), Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, EducationDynamics , a leading enrollment management agency specializing in higher education, released its highly anticipated " 2023 Higher Ed Landscape " report.

Key Points: 
  • Lenexa, Kan. (October 25, 2023), Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, EducationDynamics , a leading enrollment management agency specializing in higher education, released its highly anticipated " 2023 Higher Ed Landscape " report.
  • Now in its 4th year, the comprehensive report delves into the evolving dynamics between higher education, the changing labor market and prospective students.
  • This year, the industry continues to face challenges at almost every level, and enrollment remains below pre-2020 levels.
  • "Our '2023 Higher Ed Landscape Report' not only details the evolving nature of education in America, but also provides institutional leadership with insight into the priorities of their largest stakeholders: prospective students,” said EducationDynamics CEO Bruce Douglas.

Presence, a Leading Provider of Teletherapy for PreK-12 Schools, Delivers More than 6 Million Sessions to Students

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Presence, a premier solution for PreK–12 remote evaluation and teletherapy services, has delivered more than 6 million teletherapy sessions to students across the nation in the last decade. In the most recent school year, Presence saw a 190% increase in demand for behavioral and mental health services. The proliferation of teletherapy reflects the rising need for special education and mental health services among public schools.

Key Points: 
  • In the most recent school year, Presence saw a 190% increase in demand for behavioral and mental health services.
  • The proliferation of teletherapy reflects the rising need for special education and mental health services among public schools.
  • Likewise, more than two-thirds of public schools have reported large increases in students seeking mental health services in the last several years.
  • This excellence in service only comes with practice, and the depth of our experience from these 6 million sessions is unmatched."

Most Public Schools Face Challenges in Hiring Teachers and Other Personnel Entering the 2023-24 Academic Year

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-six percent of U.S. K-12 public schools reported challenges hiring teachers for the 2023-24 school year, with 83 percent reporting trouble hiring for non-teacher positions, such as classroom aides, transportation staff, and mental health professionals, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The most frequently cited teaching positions with vacancies that needed to be filled were general elementary (cited by 71 percent of public schools) and special education teachers (70 percent).
  • These were also the top two barriers identified in hiring for non-teacher positions, with roughly the same rates reported by public schools.
  • For public schools that report feeling understaffed, 67 percent of schools that have classroom aides report feeling understaffed in this area.
  • Eighty-six percent of public schools reported challenges hiring teachers entering the 2023-24 school year and 83 percent reported hiring challenges for non-teaching staff.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine Ranks DeVry University Top 10 in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Key Points: 
  • DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
  • The annual recognition highlights advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the Latino community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016636989/en/
    DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
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    “This recognition reaffirms our longstanding commitment to educating Hispanic students,” said Veronica Calderón, DeVry University’s chief inclusion, belonging, and equity officer.

Lexia Announces 2023 Emergent Bilingual Week

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are now 5 million Emergent Bilinguals (also known as English Language Learners) in U.S. schools.

Key Points: 
  • According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are now 5 million Emergent Bilinguals (also known as English Language Learners) in U.S. schools.
  • To help educators deepen their understanding of how to celebrate the assets these students bring to the classroom and realize equity for all students, Lexia is holding the fourth annual Emergent Bilingual Week from October 23 to 27.
  • The five-day event consists of a series of webinar sessions, interviews and panel discussions that explore important aspects of supporting Emergent Bilingual and multilingual students on their literacy journeys.
  • ET, and they will provide educators with the research, strategies, and tools they need to achieve educational equity for their students.

K12 Draws a Line Against Bullying, Period.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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“No student should ever be worried about going to school or logging into class because they’re afraid of being bullied,” said Tony Bennett, President of Schools at K12.

Key Points: 
  • “No student should ever be worried about going to school or logging into class because they’re afraid of being bullied,” said Tony Bennett, President of Schools at K12.
  • K12 is also partnering with Rachel’s Challenge , a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive school cultures through acts of kindness.
  • To support Rachel’s Challenge, K12 is hosting its first-ever K12 Draw a Line Against Bullying Move-A-Thon event throughout the month of October.
  • Beginning October 4, K12 will also host a month-long Bullying Prevention Webinar Series each Wednesday in October.

Leading Provider of School-based Services Launches New Platform to Transform Clinician Collaboration Around Student Needs

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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"As clinicians face unprecedented caseloads in schools today, there's an urgency to ensure practitioners have the right data, in real-time. Few, if any, EHR platforms have been specifically designed for services in the school setting-- leaving clinicians and behavioral health professionals to navigate a web of systems to capture and manage the data and case management details that are essential to the delivering successful outcomes. We're streamlining the process so clinicians can focus on meeting the unique needs of each student," said Matt Stringer, CEO of Invo Healthcare. "Insight not only supports collaboration between clinical teams, it provides district leaders valuable insights into the impact of their mental health programs so they can target supports where the need is most urgent."

Key Points: 
  • Built for the unique delivery of services in schools, the platform is an integrated workspace for clinicians and district leaders working with Invo's multidisciplinary behavioral and mental health focused programs.
  • The platform is being rolled out as schools report record numbers of behavioral and mental health challenges among students.
  • We're streamlining the process so clinicians can focus on meeting the unique needs of each student," said Matt Stringer, CEO of Invo Healthcare.
  • This unique model leverages multi-disciplinary teams like board certified behavior analysts, mental health clinicians, and behavior support professionals to meet students' needs.

Anviz Introduces Anviz One, An All-in-One Solution Designed to Combat Security Concerns for All Levels of Education

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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"A campus is not only a place where students thrive academically, but also a space where they live, socialize, and recreate.

Key Points: 
  • "A campus is not only a place where students thrive academically, but also a space where they live, socialize, and recreate.
  • However, it is also susceptible to extreme violence that can threaten their safety and well-being.
  • As a surveillance solution innovator, we aim to help schools of all levels upgrade security infrastructure with minimal cost and IT complexity.
  • In addition, Anviz also offers professional services to optimize security operations and share experiences with the campus management team to shorten their learning curve during the system deployment.