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Elastos Unveils BTC Oracle: Enabling Dormant Bitcoin to Be Used on All Blockchains

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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BTC Oracle will drive Bitcoin Layer 2 adoption with the support of Elastos' zk-based, BeL2

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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - March 22, 2024) - Today Elastos, a pioneer in blockchain technology, announces BTC Oracle, a radical new solution that will enable every EVM-compatible blockchain to be a Bitcoin Layer 2, representing the most comprehensive solution for cross-chain operability enabling dormant Bitcoin to used on all Blockchains.
The BTC Oracle is part of Elastos's Bitcoin Layer 2 (BeL2), BeL2, the first Bitcoin Layer 2 to enable the direct development and management of Bitcoin-native smart contracts.
Elastos's Bitcoin Layer 2 BTC Oracle acts as a zero-knowledge proof (ZPK) data feed that provides real-time Bitcoin information to EVM smart contracts.
BeL2 is a suite of technologies consisting of a BTC Oracle that inputs Bitcoin-related data to EVM contracts.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools' Exceptional Teacher Pay Helps Shape Exceptional Scholar Outcomes

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Monday, April 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies show that teachers are the most important factor when it comes to a child's learning in school, and a caring adult – in and out of school – is critical to developing the whole child. Yet, post pandemic, school districts across the country continue to struggle with acute staff shortages due to burnout. In California, for example, 37.1% of teaching positions are currently unfilled. Understanding this, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is currently hiring, and are offering above average pay for this all important educator role.

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Understanding this, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is currently hiring , and are offering above average pay for this all important educator role.
This is an average increase of over 42% from the last new teacher scale implemented at Alliance schools in the 2020-2021 year.
90% of Alliance teachers have said they plan to stay at Alliance, and 80% of staff say they would recommend Alliance to a friend.
Alliance schools have received prestigious recognition from the National Blue Ribbon School Awards and the California Gold Ribbon Awards.

Elastos Unveils BTC Oracle Enabling Dormant Bitcoin To Be Used on All Blockchains

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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SINGAPORE, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Elastos , a pioneer in blockchain technology announces BTC Oracle, a radical new solution that will enable every EVM compatible blockchain to be a Bitcoin Layer 2, representing the most comprehensive solution for cross-chain operability enabling dormant Bitcoin to used on all Blockchains.

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SINGAPORE, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Elastos , a pioneer in blockchain technology announces BTC Oracle, a radical new solution that will enable every EVM compatible blockchain to be a Bitcoin Layer 2, representing the most comprehensive solution for cross-chain operability enabling dormant Bitcoin to used on all Blockchains.
The BTC Oracle is part of Elastos' Bitcoin Layer 2 (BeL2) , BeL2, the first Bitcoin Layer 2 to enable the direct development and management of Bitcoin-native smart contracts.
Elastos's Bitcoin layer 2 BTC Oracle acts as a zero-knowledge proof (ZPK) data feed that provides real-time Bitcoin information to EVM smart contracts.
"In that respect, BTC Oracle unlocks a 7-fold increase in the potential market for building on smart bitcoin."

Virginia's Fairfax County Public School District Adopts Benchmark Advance for its Updated Curriculum

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading educational publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is pleased to announce that its core English Language Arts program, Benchmark Advance, has been adopted by Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the 11th largest school district in the U.S. After a thorough review of the program and its chief competitors, Benchmark Advance was chosen by the FCPS school board in a unanimous vote on March 7, 2024. It will be implemented for Grades K-6 in the next school year, kicking off a seven-year partnership with BEC and marking the district's first adoption of a core ELA program in more than 20 years.

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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading educational publisher Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is pleased to announce that its core English Language Arts program, Benchmark Advance , has been adopted by Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the 11th largest school district in the U.S. After a thorough review of the program and its chief competitors, Benchmark Advance was chosen by the FCPS school board in a unanimous vote on March 7, 2024.
The program has been validated by research and independent reviewers and has received an "all-green" rating from EdReports for Grades K-5.
This program focuses on the critical language newcomers need to be successful in school and in the core curriculum.
FCPS School Board Vice Chair Melanie Meren expressed her enthusiasm and support for Benchmark Advance shortly before the adoption vote.

New Third Party Research Finds Leading Preventive, Proactive Student Mental Health Program Results In Academic Improvements In Students

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent evaluation by an external research team explored the impact of Move This World's Tier 1 curriculum on academic achievement and social and emotional skills. The quasi experimental study evaluated 14 districts encompassing 27 schools and 4,233 students in Michigan in the 2022-2023 school year and found the following:

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New compelling evidence finds that Move This World enhances academic performance and social and emotional competencies among students.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent evaluation by an external research team explored the impact of Move This World's Tier 1 curriculum on academic achievement and social and emotional skills.
Move This World's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum is more than just a program.
Participating schools assessed students' social and emotional competencies and academic achievement at the beginning and end of the 2022-23 school year, following the implementation of the Move This World program.

Ohio Approves Savvas Learning Company's myView Literacy with its Science of Reading-Based Instruction for K-5 Classrooms

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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PARAMUS, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that its myView Literacy © 2025, the new edition of its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program that has been enhanced with even more Science of Reading-based instruction, has been approved for statewide adoption by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

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So far, 22 states have included myView Literacy on their state list of approved or recommended materials for reading.
So far, 22 states have included myView Literacy on their state list of approved or recommended high-quality instructional materials for reading.
"With integrated designs that make Science of Reading-based instruction simple, easy, and engaging to teach, myView Literacy and Savvas Essentials: Foundational Reading support Ohio educators with proven-effective instruction that positively impacts student literacy."
Combining powerful Science of Reading -based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy © 2025 is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.

Post University Appoints Accomplished Executive and Academic Leader as Chief Academic Officer

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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WATERBURY, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer.

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WATERBURY, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., as Chief Academic Officer.
As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Affenito will provide the executive leadership and vision to ensure enriched, personalized learning experiences for all students to realize their fullest potential.
“I am thrilled to welcome Sandra to the Post family and look forward to her insight and guidance as we plan for the future,” said Post University CEO and President John L. Hopkins.
She is a 2020 Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) Fellow of the University of California, Berkeley-Leading in a Multicultural and Global Environment.

Great Pacific Gold Announces Grant of Exploration License for Arau Project

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Pacific Gold Corp. ("Great Pacific Gold,” “GPAC,” or the "Company") (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (Germany: 4TU) is pleased to announce that it has received notification from the Papua New Guinea Mineral Resources Authority (the “MRA”) of the grant of Exploration License (“EL”) 2715.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Pacific Gold Corp. ("Great Pacific Gold,” “GPAC,” or the "Company") (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (Germany: 4TU) is pleased to announce that it has received notification from the Papua New Guinea Mineral Resources Authority (the “MRA”) of the grant of Exploration License (“EL”) 2715.
The grant of EL 2715 means GPAC’s Arau Project is now wholly covered with granted exploration licenses (the other license at Arau being EL 2651, which was previously renewed).
With this latest EL granted, almost all the Exploration License Applications (ELA) acquired by GPAC have now been converted into licenses.
Kesar Creek is now fully covered by licenses, Arau is now fully covered by licenses and Wild Dog is partly covered by licenses (with one remaining ELA awaiting conversion to an EL).

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).

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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.

HMH Acquires Award-Winning Software Company Writable, Launches Emerging Technology Incubator HMH Labs

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable's research-backed writing assessment and practice solution with HMH's core ELA offerings for grades 3-12.

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With the acquisition of Writable, HMH will also establish HMH Labs, a new incubation team focused on the development and customer experience of emerging technologies, including generative AI, in support of HMH's high-tech, high-touch vision for K-12 learning.
Led by Writable CEO and co-founder Andrew Goldman, who will become Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, the group will expand upon and support HMH's focus on innovative technology and continue to develop Writable.
"HMH is excited to welcome the talented team from Writable into the HMH community," said HMH CEO and President, Jack Lynch.
Since then, Writable and HMH have continuously leveraged customer feedback to refine the solution to maximize student efficacy and teacher productivity.