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Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test for Canadian economic migration visa purposes

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.
  • PTE Core is a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique characteristics of PTE Academic.
  • Gio Giovannelli, President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, said: "We are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world.
  • The fully digital PTE Core test is delivered through Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson.

EpicQuest Education Group International Ltd. Announces First Half Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results and Operations Update

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its first half financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and an operations update.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its first half financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and an operations update.
  • First Half 2023 Financial Results Ended March 31, 2023
    Revenues were $3.42 million for the first half of fiscal 2023 compared to $4.06 million for the same period of 2022, representing a decrease of $0.64 million, or 15.6%.
  • As a result, our gross margin increased to 77.5% for the first half ended March 31, 2023 from 67.3% for the same period of 2022.
  • Operating loss was $3.19 million for the first half of fiscal 2023 compared to an operating loss of $3.33 million for the same period of 2022.

LillyPad.ai Appoints Former National Geographic Learning's Dennis Hogan to its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LillyPad.ai, a rising star in the language learning industry, has announced the addition of Dennis Hogan to its advisory board. As the former General Manager of National Geographic Learning, Mr. Hogan brings over 30 years of experience in the English Language Learning/Teaching (ELL/ELT) industry and has a proven track record of building a successful global ELT business.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LillyPad.ai , a rising star in the language learning industry, has announced the addition of Dennis Hogan to its advisory board.
  • As a member of the advisory board, Mr. Hogan will provide guidance and support to LillyPad.ai as it continues to grow and innovate.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dennis join our advisory board," said Genady Knizhnik, Co-Founder of LillyPad.ai.
  • As a respected leader in the industry, Mr. Hogan brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the advisory board.

Summit K12 and Ellevation to Provide Seamless Data Integration for Student Test Scores

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit K12 and Ellevation have announced a new collaboration between Connect to Literacy Interim Online test data and Ellevation's data and instructional planning platform. For districts in Texas and California that opt-in to the data sharing agreement, the new data integration will support automatic transfers of student test scores between Summit K12 and Ellevation. The partnership will save districts time and increase the instructional value of both products.

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  • Districts in Texas and California can opt-in to automatic transfers of student test scores between Summit K12 and Ellevation.
  • BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit K12 and Ellevation have announced a new collaboration between Connect to Literacy Interim Online test data and Ellevation's data and instructional planning platform .
  • For districts in Texas and California that opt-in to the data sharing agreement, the new data integration will support automatic transfers of student test scores between Summit K12 and Ellevation.
  • "We are excited to bring additional value to school districts through the new partnership between Summit K12 and Ellevation," said John Kresky, the CEO of Summit K12.

HMH and PocketLab Partner to Offer Cloud-Based Interactive Lab Experience to K-8 Science Classrooms in Texas

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced a new partnership with San Jose-based edtech company PocketLab to offer PocketLab's Online Notebook with HMH Into Science® Texas, K-8. This new combined offering, accessible through Ed, HMH's connected teaching and learning platform, will provide teachers and students with easy-to-use, customizable science activities directly connected to each lesson in HMH Into Science Texas. 

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  • Grounded in extensive research with educators, HMH Into Science Texas enables students to explore science phenomenon, allowing students to engage in collaborative investigations that provide meaningful science instruction.
  • "We are delighted to partner with PocketLab to activate engaging, digital explorations of science phenomena in K-8 classrooms using HMH Into Science Texas," said Jim O'Neill, General Manager of Core Solutions at HMH.
  • "We're thrilled to be partnering with HMH to bring PocketLab Notebook, our innovative science education software platform to Texas," said Dave Bakker, CEO of PocketLab.
  • To learn more about HMH Into Science Texas and PocketLab, visit hmhco.com/texas .

OnPoint Community Credit Union Now Accepting Nominations for Outstanding Educators Schools Making an Impact

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Community Credit Union is calling for the public's help to honor the region's most inspiring and innovative teachers. Starting today, anyone can nominate a local educator for the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. The OnPoint Prize will award $193,000 to the winning educators and schools in May of this year.

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  • The OnPoint Prize will award $193,000 to the winning educators and schools in May of this year.
  • Four schools will receive $2,000, and a fifth school selected by community votes will receive $5,000.
  • Since 2010, the OnPoint Prize has awarded more than $650,000 in prizes to 313 local educators and schools.
  • One school, selected by community votes, will receive $5,000 for a project that will meaningfully improve that school or community.

EpicQuest Education Announces Fiscal Year End 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), (the "Company" or "EpicQuest Education Group International"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), (the "Company" or "EpicQuest Education Group International"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022.
  • "We are pleased to report a 19% increase in revenue for fiscal year 2022 as compared to fiscal year 2021.
  • As our acquired colleges contribute to our financial results in future periods, and as we realize cost synergies, we are optimistic that our financial performance will improve over time," commented Jianbo Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EpicQuest Education.
  • First Half 2022 Financial Results Ended September 30, 2022
    Revenues were $6.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $5.3 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021, representing an increase of $1.0 million, or 18.9%.

EpicQuest Education Announces Operations Update

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), (the "Company" or "EpicQuest Education"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced an operations update.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), (the "Company" or "EpicQuest Education"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced an operations update.
  • We believe that our strategic plan will optimally grow the company and lead to superior educational outcomes for our students," commented Jianbo Zhang, Chairman and CEO of EpicQuest Education.
  • An update of our owned and operated colleges as well as our recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional Campuses follows.
  • EduGlobal College was approved for Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation in British Columbia, Canada through May 31, 2023.

Istation instruction aligns to WIDA Prime V2 correlations for English learners

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Istation, a leader in educational technology, has recently been WIDA PRIME V2 certified for instructional materials in reading and mathematics for pre-K through 8th grade. The PRIME V2 certification identifies how instructional materials correlate to the WIDA Standards Framework and how they connect to English and Spanish Language Development Standards. The certification also shows that the materials are relevant for both US and international educators to meet the academic needs of English learners (ELs).

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  • The PRIME V2 certification identifies how instructional materials correlate to the WIDA Standards Framework and how they connect to English and Spanish Language Development Standards.
  • The certification also shows that the materials are relevant for both US and international educators to meet the academic needs of English learners (ELs).
  • The WIDA PRIME V2 correlation process identifies how Istation's instruction and assessments meet specific standards, namely the 2012 Amplification of the English Language Development Standards (K12) and the Spanish Language Development (SLD) Standards (K12).
  • Istation Math and Reading support English learners through explicit, systematic and direct instruction in a personalized learning experience.

National Geographic Learning Partners with Talemia to Equip Saudi Secondary School Students with Workforce Skills for Career Success

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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BOSTON and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic Learning (NGL), a Cengage Group business, today announced they have entered a long-term partnership with Talemia, the Saudi Arabian public investment fund company, to provide the Ministry of Education with learning materials for up to 150,000 students in grades 11-12, preparing them to meet the demands of the 21st century, knowledge-based, labor market. 

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  • Saudi Vision 2030 calls for education reform to prepare students for workforce success in Saudi Arabia and around the globe.
  • "Saudi Vision 2030 will enable the next generation of Saudi professionals to succeed in tomorrow's labor market.
  • National Geographic Learning is the exclusive partner of the National Geographic Society for educational publishing.
  • National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Group business, is a leading educational publisher for the English Language Teaching and secondary education markets worldwide.