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Four BC First Nations conclude self-government agreements regarding education

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First Nations in British Columbia have been working collectively for over two decades to advance First Nations control over education through the education jurisdiction initiative.

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  • First Nations in British Columbia have been working collectively for over two decades to advance First Nations control over education through the education jurisdiction initiative.
  • The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), a policy and advocacy organization that represents and works on behalf of First Nations in BC, has provided a broad range of supports to First Nations pursuing education jurisdiction.
  • This was updated in 2010 by the Assembly of First Nations in its "First Nations Control of First Nations Education" policy position paper.
  • First Nations in BC continue to consistently work towards full First Nations control of First Nations education.

David Crane Joins Source Global’s Board of Directors

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SOURCE Global, PBC, innovator of disruptive renewable drinking water technology, has appointed David Crane to its Board of Directors.

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  • SOURCE Global, PBC, innovator of disruptive renewable drinking water technology, has appointed David Crane to its Board of Directors.
  • David shares our vision of a sustainable, equitable world and is a pioneer in the truest sense of the word.
  • Its an honor to welcome him to the Board of Directors, said Cody Friesen, founder & CEO, SOURCE Global.
  • Crane was president and CEO of NRG Energy from 2003 to 2015, the leading integrated power company in the U.S.

Hawaii State Department of Education Implements Latest PowerSchool Unified Insights for Improved Security and Data-Driven Decision Making in Schools Statewide

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The implementation of the Unified Insights dashboard has changed the way our department uses longitudinal educational data and has helped schools across the state make better data-informed decisions.

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  • The implementation of the Unified Insights dashboard has changed the way our department uses longitudinal educational data and has helped schools across the state make better data-informed decisions.
  • The Hawaii State Department of Education and each of its schools can function more cohesively thanks to the implementation of this dashboard upgrade and migration to the cloud, for PowerSchool Unified Insights, said Maulik Datanwala, Chief Operating Officer, PowerSchool.
  • Founded in 1840, the Hawaii State Department of Education is the only statewide public school district in the country across the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai.
  • HIDOE is also considered a state education agency and serves 173,000 students in 294 schools, including 37 charter schools, in 15 complex areas.

Johnson Controls Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Webcast

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CORK, Ireland, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) announces the following webcast:

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Eric B. Lerche, DO, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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He has been in practice with Traverse City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & Alliance Surgery Center for seven years.

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  • He has been in practice with Traverse City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & Alliance Surgery Center for seven years.
  • All treatment options are shared between myself and my patient because it is the patient that knows their body the best."
  • In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. Lerche obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Michigan.
  • In furthering his training, Dr. Lerche completed a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Michigan State and the Genesys Medical Center.

COVID-19 Pandemic Hindered Latino Students' Educational Progress and Exposed Lingering Inequities in Schools

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SAN ANTONIO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionately negative impact on Latino students and their families in the U.S., threatening to erase educational gains they have made over the past three decades, according to a new report from UnidosUS.

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  • "The encouraging progress Latino students have made makes clear their enormous potential.
  • Yet, according to our report, the pandemic not only threatened that progress, but also revealed the continuing inequities of an education system that is not serving our students well," said UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murgua.
  • Released as part of the UnidosUS 2022 Annual Conference, Latino Student Success: Advancing U.S. Educational Progress for All draws upon a wealth of sources to paint a portrait of today's Latino students and families and their unique contributions to America's strength and prosperity.
  • "We must invest in Latino students now so that we can lead the way toward an America where every child receives a good education."

Learning Care Group Acquires AppleTree & Gilden Woods

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AppleTree & Gilden Woods joins Childtime, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Pathways Learning Academy, Tutor Time, U-GRO Learning Centres and Young School in the Learning Care Group portfolio, which now includes more than 1,050 school locations.

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  • AppleTree & Gilden Woods joins Childtime, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Pathways Learning Academy, Tutor Time, U-GRO Learning Centres and Young School in the Learning Care Group portfolio, which now includes more than 1,050 school locations.
  • With its emphasis on supporting school readiness through high-quality care in a safe, nurturing learning environment, AppleTree & Gilden Woods is a welcome addition to our Learning Care Group family, noted Mark Bierley, CEO at Learning Care Group.
  • Learning Care Group provides early education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through 11 unique brands: AppleTree & Gilden Woods, Childtime Learning Centers, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Pathways Learning Academy, Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers, U-GRO Learning Centres and Young School.
  • Learning Care Group also offers early education and child care programs for organizations, including onsite locations, as well as corporate partnerships and back-up care programs in its community-based schools.

Educational Toy Companies Learning Resources, hand2mind and Educational Insights Support Local Highland Park Community Foundation and Affected Families Through Donation

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VERNON HILLS, Ill., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the tragic event that occurred in Highland Park, IL on July 4th, Learning Resources, hand2mind and Educational Insights, a family of educational toy companies, are supporting their local community with a monetary donation to the Highland Park Community Foundation as well as a donation of educational products to HP Unites. The funds will help the non-profit organization address the needs of those directly impacted by the mass shooting. Since its establishment in 1992, the Highland Park Community Foundation has served to maximize community resources, providing its residents with extensive social services, youth support, cultural programs, and more.

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  • Since its establishment in 1992, the Highland Park Community Foundation has served to maximize community resources, providing its residents with extensive social services, youth support, cultural programs, and more.
  • For families with children who have been tragically affected, Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind are donating social-emotional learning toys, including Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, a calming sensory toy that aids in understanding one's emotions and working through feelings.
  • Educational Insights is donating Playfoam, the learning compound, as a way for kids to connect with their feelings using this sensory learning tool.
  • Our team at Learning Resources, hand2mind and Educational Insights wanted to help," says Rick Woldenberg, CEO.

EiE, the Curricula Division of the Museum of Science, Boston, Launches EiE Families

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BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston's award-winning curricula division, EiE®, launched its newest product, EiE Families. With generous support from Overdeck Family Foundation, the interactive website offers families free activities that encourage engineering and computer science learning at home and on the go. EiE Families' multi-modal, web-based product is available now in English and Spanish at families.eie.org.

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  • BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston's award-winning curricula division, EiE, launched its newest product, EiE Families.
  • EiE Families' multi-modal, web-based product is available now in English and Spanish at families.eie.org .
  • "We're excited to introduce EiE Families as part of our portfolio of STEM and computer science learning outside the classroom," said Heather Gunsallus, vice president of STEM Education at EiE.
  • EiE, the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston, develops research-based, classroom-tested programs that empower children to become lifelong STEM learners and passionate problem solvers.

Hoosier College and Career Academy: Getting Your Students on the Right Path to Education – and Career – Success.

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And with the schools unique career-focused approach, students can pair a solid academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in career exploration.

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  • And with the schools unique career-focused approach, students can pair a solid academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in career exploration.
  • In addition to core classes, Hoosier will offer pathways for students to earn a high school diploma that meets the Indiana Graduation Pathways requirements.
  • Enrollment at Hoosier College and Career Academy is now open for the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Hoosier College and Career Academy ( Hoosier ) is a full-time online learning program for students statewide in grades 7-12 and will serve students starting in the fall of this year.