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Enrollment Now Open at Tuition-free Online Public School Minnesota Virtual Academy for 2024-2025 School Year

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Enrollment is now open at iQ Academy Minnesota (iQMN), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

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  • Enrollment is now open at iQ Academy Minnesota (iQMN), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The open enrollment period — available to students anywhere in the state — begins on Feb. 26.
  • “An online education from iQMN offers students one-on-one instruction intended to help them find success in a safe and accessible learning environment,” said Ryan Johnson, Fergus Falls Public Schools assistant principal for IQMN.
  • Directly overseen by the Fergus Falls Public School District to meet state standards, iQMN draws on decades of experience in online education to offer high-quality instruction personalized to each student.

Jefferson County (Fla.) School District K-2nd Grade Students Using Age of Learning’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy Experienced Significant Increases in Assessment Scores

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Using My Reading Academy was related to statistically significant increases in 2nd grade students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.

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  • Using My Reading Academy was related to statistically significant increases in 2nd grade students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.
  • STAR Math assessment results showed that students using My Math Academy for an average of 12 hours reached levels equivalent to the next grade in math.
  • All educators reported that My Math Academy and My Reading Academy had a positive impact on their students’ math and reading skills.
  • The Jefferson County School District continues to use My Math Academy and My Reading Academy in the current 2023-24 school year.

Nerdy Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Revenue recognized in the fourth quarter from Learning Memberships grew to $43.5 million (sequentially up 32% from Q3 2023) and represented 79% of total Company revenue.
  • Institutional Business Delivers Substantial Growth – In the fourth quarter, Institutional revenue of $11.3 million increased 160% year-over-year and represented 21% of total revenue.
  • Excluding non-cash stock compensation expenses, restructuring costs, and mark-to-market derivative adjustments, non-GAAP adjusted net earnings were $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $(6.8) million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Enrollment Now Open at Tuition-free Online Public School Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan for 2024-2025 School Year

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Enrollment is now open at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM), a full-time online public school with Michigan-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

Key Points: 
  • Enrollment is now open at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM), a full-time online public school with Michigan-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The open enrollment period — available to students anywhere in the state — opened on Feb. 22 and will continue into the fall.
  • “HVAM offers a high-quality education designed to help students meet their goals in both education and life,” said Mary Moorman, head of school at HVAM.
  • HVAM offers dual enrollment opportunities, an Early Middle College program and career-focused electives, as well as honors and credit recovery courses.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Donates $220K to Two Dallas Elementary Schools

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has donated $220,000 to two elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) – $110,000 each to Annie Webb Blanton Elementary in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, and Umphrey Lee Elementary School in the South Oak Cliff area.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has donated $220,000 to two elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) – $110,000 each to Annie Webb Blanton Elementary in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, and Umphrey Lee Elementary School in the South Oak Cliff area.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226936691/en/
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has partnered with two Dallas ISD elementary schools — Umphrey Lee and Annie Webb Blanton Elementary schools.
  • “This funding is so important for our kids,” said Alicia Iwasko, principal of Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School.
  • The bank has had a longtime partnership with the Irving Schools Foundation and expanding that support to Dallas schools is the next progression, said Bre Chapman, executive vice president at FHLB Dallas.

Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports.

Key Points: 
  • Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports.
  • In simple terms, the all-green rating from EdReports means that the Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd meets expectations for all three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS); coherence and scope; and usability.
  • Working with Carolina as a certified partner resulted in another excellent version of our curriculum.”
    In 2021, Carolina became a certified partner with nonprofit science developer OpenSciEd to create a unique version of OpenSciEd science units grades 6 to 8.
  • The Carolina Biological Certified Version of OpenSciEd draws upon the same science content as OpenSciEd and has the same scores across the program.

Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe Now Enrolling for 2024-25 School Year

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe (LSOA), which offers tuition-free online education for students in grades K-7, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Key Points: 
  • Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe (LSOA), which offers tuition-free online education for students in grades K-7, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226716788/en/
    Texas students in grades K-7 looking for a personalized education are invited to enroll at Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe for the 2024-25 school year.
  • The school provides personalized support and regular touchpoints to help kids stay connected in a digital learning environment.
  • “LSOA is looking forward to welcoming new and current students in grades K-7 in the coming school year,” said Executive Director Chaille Hymes.

Enrollment Now Open at Tuition-Free Online Public School Minnesota Virtual Academy for 2024-2025 School Year

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Enrollment is now open at Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

Key Points: 
  • Enrollment is now open at Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The open enrollment period — available to students anywhere in the state — begins on Feb. 26.
  • “MNVA offers students a personalized path to finding success during school and after,” said Mary Morem, head of school at MNVA.
  • Students at MNVA can choose from programs, including full or part-time schooling and partnerships with brick-and-mortar public schools and community groups.

Live Well San Diego Honors Learn4Life for the Schools’ 15 Years of Changing Students’ Lives

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226183276/en/
    Live Well San Diego Honors Learn4Life Charter Schools for Years of Changing Students’ Lives (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Live Well San Diego has selected Learn4Life High Schools to join its exclusive network of community partners as an education provider.
  • Live Well San Diego is a vision for a region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving, and unites organizations that understand how to work together to address the diverse needs of our youth.
  • "It’s for this service and commitment that we commend them.”
    San Diego County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation declaring February 29 as “Learn4Life Day” in San Diego County.
  • Luncheon celebrating 15 years of community partnerships supporting underserved San Diego County students.

Financial Education Requirements Soar in America’s High Schools

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“It’s been a banner two years for young people’s financial knowledge and futures,” said Nan J. Morrison , CEE president and chief executive officer.

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  • “It’s been a banner two years for young people’s financial knowledge and futures,” said Nan J. Morrison , CEE president and chief executive officer.
  • “Requiring all high schools to teach principles of personal finance and economics and all students to study it creates equity and possibility.
  • “It is encouraging to see the gap in financial education offerings to students shrinking.
  • Now in its 75th year, CEE also offers free educator training and classroom materials for personal finance and economics education.