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SUPERCHARGING EDUCATION: Toyota Invests $2 Million In North Carolina Schools

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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GREENSBORO, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota USA Foundation today announced grants totaling $2 million for programs to help prepare students in Randolph and Guilford Counties for future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. The grants and collaboration are part of the Driving Possibilities initiative and represent a five-year phased rollout of programming in select schools.  

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  • "With $2 million in the first year, we are excited to expand Driving Possibilities here in North Carolina, home to our first battery plant in North America."
  • Driving Possibilities in North Carolina centers on working with Randolph and Guilford County schools to identify school feeder patterns and provide project-based, hands-on STEM learning programs.
  • "We are excited for Toyota's partnership and investment in communities across North Carolina," said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
  • The initiative is funded by the Toyota USA Foundation, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), and Toyota Financial Services (TFS).

Indiana Department of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company's myView Literacy, Grounded in the Science of Reading, for Indiana's K-5 Classrooms

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that myView Literacy © 2025, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that is grounded in the Science of Reading, has been approved for statewide adoption by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Key Points: 
  • We are excited that the Indiana Department of Education has chosen our innovative literacy, math, and science programs.
  • Combining powerful Science of Reading -based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.
  • elevateScience Grades 6-8 is an integrated, phenomena-based program customized to the new Indiana Academic Standards for Science.
  • Experience Physics centers on the student experience with a curriculum that is intentionally designed around three-dimensional learning opportunities.

50 State Winners Named in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Vying for Share of $2 Million in Prizes

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

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  • Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 schools have advanced as State Winners in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Each State Winner has earned a Samsung technology prize package worth $12,000; the full list of State Winners is available at Samsung.com/Solve .
  • Overall, Samsung will award more than $2 million* in prizes to this year’s participating schools.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

300 State Finalists Shine in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Nearing $100,000 Prize Potential

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

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  • Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition designed to empower students in grades 6–12 to leverage the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities.
  • Notably, 50% of the State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition are Title 1 schools, underscoring the program's commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

Gen Z is Defining the Future of Work – on Their Own Terms, Reveals Morning Consult & Samsung Survey

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Gen Z is charting a new course for the Future of Work, with a strong emphasis on defining their careers in line with their passions and aspirations.

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  • Gen Z is charting a new course for the Future of Work, with a strong emphasis on defining their careers in line with their passions and aspirations.
  • Despite any concerns about disruption, Gen Z's career aspirations highlight their adaptability and forward-thinking mindset.
  • These findings provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of the workforce as Gen Z begins to shape the workplace on their own terms.
  • As Gen Z continues to shape the future of work, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow remains committed to supporting their journey.

Igniting Gen Z Innovation and Ingenuity: Samsung Launches its 2023-2024 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.

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  • Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.
  • In recognition of this entrepreneurial spirit, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is adapting to celebrate and incentivize their innovation and ingenuity with a new national “Rising Entrepreneurship Award” valued at $25,000 for one winning school.
  • The Solve for Tomorrow application process takes about two minutes – and you don’t need to be a STEM teacher to apply.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow launched in 2010 as a way to boost interest, proficiency, and diversity in STEM.

Claremont McKenna College Celebrates More Than 75 Years of its Mission to Prepare Students for Responsible Leadership by Ringing NYSE Closing Bell

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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To celebrate more than 75 years of responsible leadership, CMC gathered at the NYSE to ring the closing bell.

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  • To celebrate more than 75 years of responsible leadership, CMC gathered at the NYSE to ring the closing bell.
  • "We celebrate today and are so honored to ring the bell; yet, we do not rest on the accomplishments of our first 75 years," observed Hiram E. Chodosh, President of Claremont McKenna.
  • Their success reflects our singular approach to strong returns on value, as we continue to lead in the expansion of student opportunity and success."
  • As part of these exciting efforts, Claremont McKenna has identified three priorities for its continued commitments to preparing students for responsible leadership, conducting important academic research, and expanding transformative student opportunities.

Savvas Learning Company's enVision K-12 Series Receives Gold Stevie Award

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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PARAMUS, N.J., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that its enVision Mathematics K-12 series © 2024 has received a Gold Stevie Award in the 21st annual American Business Awards program, with the judges hailing the "innovative, student-centered math curriculum" as "very impressive."

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that its enVision Mathematics K-12 series © 2024 has received a Gold Stevie Award in the 21st annual American Business Awards program, with the judges hailing the "innovative, student-centered math curriculum" as "very impressive."
  • We are honored that the ABA has recognized our enVision series as an exceptional math learning solution for grades K-12.
  • The enVision series excels at helping educators teach with confidence and engaging students with hands-on, problem-based learning.
  • "We are honored that the American Business Awards has recognized our newly updated enVision series as an exceptional math learning solution for grades K-12," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

Battelle, OSLN Honor Ohio Educators for Access to Quality STEM

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Today, the Ohio STEM Learning Network unveiled the four winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards.” These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, or education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio.

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  • Today, the Ohio STEM Learning Network unveiled the four winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards.” These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, or education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio.
  • The awardees were unveiled as part of the inaugural Ohio STEM Innovation Summit , the state’s first statewide summit for STEM education.
  • “Quality STEM education in our state will foster the next generation of Ohio innovators,” said Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network for Battelle.
  • The Ohio STEM Learning Network has created a new award to honor one individual each year who goes above and beyond their role to advance access to quality STEM education for all Ohio students.

STEM Education Programs Rise Above “Culture War” Issues & Enjoy Broad Local Community Support, According to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow “The State of STEM Education” Survey

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Nearly 60% of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging – it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation, according to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s “The State of STEM Education” survey.

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  • Nearly 60% of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging – it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation, according to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s “The State of STEM Education” survey.
  • Teachers also told us that implementing the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) techniques utilized in their Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM projects helped counteract the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education at their schools.
  • Solve for Tomorrow challenges U.S. public school students in grades 6-12 to explore the role STEM can play in solving some of the biggest issues in their local communities.
  • “The State of STEM Education” validated that STEM teacher shortages are no myth.