ESOL

Aurora Institute Releases New Case Study on ExcEL Leadership Academy Micro-credential Pathway Adoption in Rhode Island

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Aurora Institute, a national nonprofit organization focused on education innovation, released a new case study examining a micro-credential program developed by UCLA's ExcEL Leadership Academy, which has been approved for ESOL teacher certification in Rhode Island.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Aurora Institute, a national nonprofit organization focused on education innovation, released a new case study examining a micro-credential program developed by UCLA's ExcEL Leadership Academy, which has been approved for ESOL teacher certification in Rhode Island.
  • The program offers a progression of twelve micro-credentials focused on the skills and competencies educators need to serve multilingual learners (MLLs) effectively.
  • Additionally, the case study offers recommendations for other states that hope to offer their educators high-quality competency-based pathways to certification and/or professional growth.
  • A new case study from the Aurora Institute explores a competency-based micro-credential program for ESOL educators.

Advertising Vehicles Partners with The Healing Center, Will Unveil New Vehicle Wrap February 26th

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Friday, February 23, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Vehicles is proud to announce its partnership with The Healing Center, a prominent nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through Advertising Vehicles' Nonprofit Sponsorship Program, The Healing Center will receive a free custom vinyl wrap that will bring their brand and mission in front of thousands every day.

Key Points: 
  • The Fleet Graphics People chose Cincinnati-based non-profit The Healing Center to receive a free vehicle wrap as part of The Nonprofit Sponsorship Program.
  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Vehicles is proud to announce its partnership with The Healing Center, a prominent nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Through Advertising Vehicles' Nonprofit Sponsorship Program, The Healing Center will receive a free custom vinyl wrap that will bring their brand and mission in front of thousands every day.
  • Through this partnership, Advertising Vehicles will leverage its expertise in vehicle design to create a compelling visual representation of The Healing Center's mission and message.

GREATER HOUSTON AREA TEACHER WINS 2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM TEACHERS OF TOMORROW

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation's largest alternative certification program, announced Isaac Fudge, George Ranch High School teacher from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, as its 2023 Teacher of the Year. The notable award recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication to the teaching profession. As the winner, Isaac will receive a $5,000 cash prize to improve his classroom and incorporate new learning opportunities as well as a year-long professional development membership to SimpleK12.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow , the nation's largest alternative certification program, announced Isaac Fudge, George Ranch High School teacher from Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, as its 2023 Teacher of the Year.
  • Nine finalists, one from each state Teachers of Tomorrow operates in, were selected and the community was able to vote for a winner.
  • "The 2023 Teacher of the Year award is a true testament to the skills of teachers across the nation who went through Teachers of Tomorrow's alternative certification program," said Dr. Heath Morrison, CEO of Teachers of Tomorrow.
  • "This profession is a purpose-driven career," said Isaac Fudge, Teachers of Tomorrow 2023 Teacher of the Year.

ReadWorks Launches New Resources to Address the Reading Crisis

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

As an edtech nonprofit, ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to provide teacher training and instruction through the ReadWorks website.

Key Points: 
  • As an edtech nonprofit, ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to provide teacher training and instruction through the ReadWorks website.
  • When used to supplement a core curriculum, ReadWorks resources enhance the potential to raise reading comprehension levels for every student, school, and district.
  • ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to improve reading comprehension.
  • To improve reading comprehension, reading needs to take place in all classrooms and with all subjects, and now it's even easier to assign ReadWorks texts when studying science.

Hernando County School Board Approves Innovative Partnership to Tackle the Teacher Shortage

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BROOKSVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hernando County School District is announcing a partnership with BloomBoard to address the nationwide teacher shortage by offering an on-the-job bachelor's degree program to aspiring teachers through its higher education partner network. The partnership, approved by the Board this week, provides the opportunity for a select group of experienced paraprofessionals and other school community members to be designated to participate in the program and assume the newly formed roles of Associate Teachers Substitute.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKSVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hernando County School District is announcing a partnership with BloomBoard to address the nationwide teacher shortage by offering an on-the-job bachelor's degree program to aspiring teachers through its higher education partner network.
  • "This partnership is crucial in tackling the pressing issue of a nationwide teacher shortage within our community," said Superintendent John Stratton.
  • "This partnership represents a huge step forward in transforming the teacher development process, celebrating educators and improving student educational outcomes."
  • To learn more about the Hernando County School District, visit https://www.hernandoschools.org .

Esol English classes are crucial for migrant integration, yet challenges remain unaddressed

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The vast majority were from countries that do not use English as a first language.

Key Points: 
  • The vast majority were from countries that do not use English as a first language.
  • They want to use the skills and knowledge they have to access work and education.
  • My research has shown that language teachers are uniquely placed to positively affect the lives of people in these situations.
  • With that in mind, how Esol classes are organised and managed is fundamental to a person’s success in learning English and all the associated opportunities.
  • One of the reasons is that these classes are funded in the same way as other adult education subjects.

Solutions

    • It would also relieve the pressure on students and teachers to be constantly preparing for the next assessment.
    • This would allow more time to focus on discussing issues of relevance to the learners.
    • There is much support from language experts for viewing Esol from this more human perspective.
    • With little effort, language education for migrants could allow space for the development of projects that bring people together.

Skilldora and D-ID in world first accreditation for AI based eLearning

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

FORT MILL, S.C. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skilldora, an Ed-Tech startup and eLearning platform and app, and D-ID the world leader in Generative AI and creative media, today announced a milestone in generative AI learning with the accreditation of its online certification programs instructed by AI Avatar Presenters. The unique offering makes Skilldora the first and only officially accredited eLearning provider teaching using only AI instructors. D-ID's Creative Reality™ technology creates the digital human instructors who are programmed to teach courses of all types.

Key Points: 
  • FORT MILL, S.C. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skilldora , an Ed-Tech startup and eLearning platform and app, and D-ID the world leader in Generative AI and creative media, today announced a milestone in generative AI learning with the accreditation of its online certification programs instructed by AI Avatar Presenters.
  • The unique offering makes Skilldora the first and only officially accredited eLearning provider teaching using only AI instructors.
  • D-ID's Creative Reality™ technology creates the digital human instructors who are programmed to teach courses of all types.
  • "We're proud to have used D-ID's generative AI technology to introduce AI-based education with truly professional outcomes and a quality of learning as solid as a traditional third-party accreditation."

Skilldora and D-ID in world first accreditation for AI based eLearning

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

FORT MILL, S.C. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skilldora, an Ed-Tech startup and eLearning platform and app, and D-ID the world leader in Generative AI and creative media, today announced a milestone in generative AI learning with the accreditation of its online certification programs instructed by AI Avatar Presenters. The unique offering makes Skilldora the first and only officially accredited eLearning provider teaching using only AI instructors. D-ID's Creative Reality™ technology creates the digital human instructors who are programmed to teach courses of all types.

Key Points: 
  • FORT MILL, S.C. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skilldora , an Ed-Tech startup and eLearning platform and app, and D-ID the world leader in Generative AI and creative media, today announced a milestone in generative AI learning with the accreditation of its online certification programs instructed by AI Avatar Presenters.
  • The unique offering makes Skilldora the first and only officially accredited eLearning provider teaching using only AI instructors.
  • D-ID's Creative Reality™ technology creates the digital human instructors who are programmed to teach courses of all types.
  • "We're proud to have used D-ID's generative AI technology to introduce AI-based education with truly professional outcomes and a quality of learning as solid as a traditional third-party accreditation."

Prince George's County Public Schools' Students Achieve Significant Improvements in Middle Grades Math with Speak Agent

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new impact study at Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language℠ outperformed their peers who did not use the program. Students who completed ten Speak Agent learning activities experienced a ten percent higher mean score than their peers on the PGCPS Math Benchmark assessments.

Key Points: 
  • Groundbreaking study of 1,600 classrooms finds Speak Agent Math+Language has a significant, positive effect on both Math and English language proficiency test scores.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new impact study at Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language℠ outperformed their peers who did not use the program.
  • Students who completed ten Speak Agent learning activities experienced a ten percent higher mean score than their peers on the PGCPS Math Benchmark assessments.
  • Speak Agent Math+Language improves math performance for all students by empowering them to learn math through language.

PowerSchool Accelerates International Expansion with Plans to Open First Middle East & Africa Office

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Monday, January 9, 2023

PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced its accelerated international expansion plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Key Points: 
  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced its accelerated international expansion plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • The UAE office will serve PowerSchool’s extensive and growing customer base in the MEA region, as well as support the company’s expanding customer relationships in surrounding markets.
  • Additionally, the new office will provide a focal point to help broaden PowerSchool’s channel partnerships across MEA markets.
  • Current UAE customers include Al Ittihad National Private Schools , Liwa Education , Aldar Education , ESOL and The American International School in Abu Dhabi .