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Cambium Learning Group Furthers Commitment to Supporting Women in EdTech Leadership with Power of Women Sponsorship at ASU+GSV Summit

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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This sponsorship further deepens Cambium’s commitment to supporting and recognizing women in edtech leadership positions.

Key Points: 
  • This sponsorship further deepens Cambium’s commitment to supporting and recognizing women in edtech leadership positions.
  • Cambium has been the exclusive presenting partner of the past three Power of Women Awards, which have recognized the work and achievements of women leading impactful edtech organizations.
  • With the extension of this exclusive sponsorship, which started in 2021, Cambium will be celebrating Power of Women honorees through 2026.
  • "The Power of Women Awards are one of our highlight events at the annual summit.

Conceal and Carahsoft Team Up to Safeguard Students: Offering Free Browser Security for Educational Institutions Across the U.S.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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By integrating Conceal’s AI-powered browser security technology, students and educational institutions can navigate the web securely, mitigating the risk of potentially devastating cyber-attacks.

Key Points: 
  • By integrating Conceal’s AI-powered browser security technology, students and educational institutions can navigate the web securely, mitigating the risk of potentially devastating cyber-attacks.
  • To register for free ConcealBrowse student licenses, educational institutions can visit the dedicated registration page here .
  • This initiative is open to all educational institutions within the United States, subject to eligibility and verification by Conceal and Carahsoft.
  • For more information, contact the Conceal team at Carahsoft at (703) 871-8548 and [email protected] .

New Poll Shows Overwhelming Demand for Skilled Trades Classes in L.A. County High Schools

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Eighty-seven percent of voters agree that it “was a mistake” to remove classes in subjects including carpentry, welding, transportation mechanics, and other skilled trades from most Los Angeles high schools and identify this removal as a convincing reason to expand skilled trades education in public high schools.

Key Points: 
  • Eighty-seven percent of voters agree that it “was a mistake” to remove classes in subjects including carpentry, welding, transportation mechanics, and other skilled trades from most Los Angeles high schools and identify this removal as a convincing reason to expand skilled trades education in public high schools.
  • Today, fewer than 1 in 5 public high schools in L.A. County’s 80 school districts offer any type of skilled trades education.
  • Merely 20 schools across the county offer classes in construction and only one offers an electrical course, despite nationwide labor shortages in these high-paying fields.
  • The mission of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is to increase support and understanding of, and investment in, skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools.

Grand Canyon Private Academy Names Melissa Spade Operations Manager

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA), a full-time, online private college and career preparatory school powered by K12 , has named Melissa Spade as its Operations Manager.

Key Points: 
  • Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA), a full-time, online private college and career preparatory school powered by K12 , has named Melissa Spade as its Operations Manager.
  • “We are excited that Melissa is taking on the critical role of Operations Manager at our school,” GCPA Executive Director Bouchra Bouanani said.
  • As Operations Manager, she will be a resource for all GCPA staff, students and parents/guardians.
  • This fall, the academy will welcome high school seniors to its family of emerging leaders.

Stride, Inc. Announces the 2024 Career Connect Webinar Series to Help Students Explore Career Opportunities with National Employers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs, announced today that K12 will hold a 2024 Career Connect webinar series featuring industry-leading employers.

Key Points: 
  • Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs, announced today that K12 will hold a 2024 Career Connect webinar series featuring industry-leading employers.
  • Through these webinars, K12-powered students nationwide can learn about on-demand careers, explore career paths, and apply for internships and jobs.
  • Hiring managers and company representatives will discuss how to search, apply, and interview for job opportunities during each online event.
  • The 2024 Career Connect webinar series will be hosted on Pathful , a workforce readiness system that integrates college and career exploration, work-based learning, and employability platforms.

NAACP to Honor Sinclair Broadcast Group’s WBFF in Baltimore and Investigative Reporter Chris Papst with Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.

Key Points: 
  • WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.
  • WBFF and Papst will each be honored with an Excellence in Advocacy Award for their work covering education and public schools in the region.
  • “The Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award recognizes Chris, and Project Baltimore who have contributed significantly to benefit African Americans and other minority students who often confront challenges and obstacles to their education.
  • Accordingly, the award is given in special recognition of his outstanding service to enhance success for students regardless of their background,” said Ryan Coleman, President, Randallstown NAACP.

Hamblen County Schools Selects Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students with Additional Learning Resources

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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“We’re excited to be augmenting everyday learning with the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage students and parents to take advantage of all that it provides for them.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re excited to be augmenting everyday learning with the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage students and parents to take advantage of all that it provides for them.
  • This platform is available in both English and Spanish making it an even more valuable resource for our families.”
    Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to effectively close learning gaps.
  • When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need.
  • “Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students,” said Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools.

Carnegie Learning Wins 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for LiveHint AI™

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Carnegie Learning , a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, announced today that the company was named a winner of the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program for LiveHint AI™.

Key Points: 
  • Carnegie Learning , a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, announced today that the company was named a winner of the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program for LiveHint AI™.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320957335/en/
    Carnegie Learning was named a winner of the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program for LiveHint AI™ - the FIRST Generative AI math tutor trained to think like a student.
  • “We firmly believe that innovation in education begins with a better understanding of how students learn,” said Carnegie Learning CEO Barry Malkin.
  • The potential for LiveHint AI to transform education is limitless.”
    “We are truly honored to recognize Carnegie Learning with this prestigious award,” stated Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer for the Business Intelligence Group.

How This Math Teacher is Engaging His Students…One Guitar Lesson at a Time

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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High school math teacher Bobby Trunz always has a few guitars at his desk, and when students ask why, he invites them to join his beginner guitar class.

Key Points: 
  • High school math teacher Bobby Trunz always has a few guitars at his desk, and when students ask why, he invites them to join his beginner guitar class.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320534366/en/
    Music programs in schools increase attendance and allow students to express themselves (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I’m not trying to turn anyone into a musician.
  • My goal is to teach them a fun hobby that they can do anywhere and that doesn’t cost much,” said Trunz.
  • “I’ve learned how math and music have many of the same skills, like patience, problem solving and repetition.