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City of Dallas Launches Free “Dallas Secure” Mobile Phone App to Protect Residents from Cybersecurity Threats

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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In partnership with Dallas-based Zimperium , the City of Dallas has announced the launch and public availability of Dallas Secure, a free mobile security application for Apple iOS and Android platforms.

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  • In partnership with Dallas-based Zimperium , the City of Dallas has announced the launch and public availability of Dallas Secure, a free mobile security application for Apple iOS and Android platforms.
  • We must work collaboratively to ensure that Dallas is on the cutting edge when it comes to stopping cybersecurity threats.
  • "The City of Dallas is becoming a leader in closing gaps in digital inequities in the community, said Genesis Gavino, Chief of Staff, City of Dallas.
  • Dallas Secure was developed by Dallas-based Zimperium , a leader in mobile security, and is designed to secure devices against even the most advanced threats.

Intuit and Suh Family Foundation Launch National Financial Literacy Program for High School Students

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The program follows a successful pilot serving students in the Portland Public Schools through a partnership with Self Enhancement, Inc., where Intuit and the Suh Family Foundation provided workshops and training to staff to deliver personal finance education to students.

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  • The program follows a successful pilot serving students in the Portland Public Schools through a partnership with Self Enhancement, Inc., where Intuit and the Suh Family Foundation provided workshops and training to staff to deliver personal finance education to students.
  • Through the program expansion, Intuit will equip teachers with a financial literacy curriculum and skills-building resources, providing students across the country with a stronger financial foundation.
  • Our partnership with the Suh Family Foundation helps us scale our personal finance programming across Intuits Prosperity Hub School Districts, said David Zasada, VP Corporate Responsibility at Intuit.
  • Financial literacy education is a pillar of the Suh Family Foundation, as a strong understanding of finances is key to personal success, said Ndamukong and Katya Suh, co-founders of the Suh Family Foundation.

Council of the Great City Schools: Students in Most Urban Districts Hold Steady in Reading on National Test

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Nation's Report Card for the Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) shows most participating districts held steady in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and mirrored national trends in math.

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  • Fourth-grade reading scores in 65 percent of participating districts remained unchanged from 2019, compared to 42 percent of states and territories taking the test.
  • In mathematics, most participating urban districts saw significant declines, mirroring the pattern seen nationally in the wake of the global pandemic.
  • National public-school scores declined significantly in eighth-grade reading from 2019 to 2022, while large city schools performance held steady.
  • "Declines on NAEP scores because of the pandemic are a national phenomenon, not just a large city phenomenon," said Ray Hart, executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools.

Award Winning Superintendents Join Abl Advisory Board to Modernize School Operations and Remove Barriers to Postsecondary Success

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abl, a software company that uncovers and disrupts ineffective and inequitable academic pathways through transcript data analysis, announced an inaugural Advisory Board of former Superintendents who led the largest school districts across the country to support the company's strategic growth objectives and market expansion. The establishment of the new Board comes on the heels of news of Abl's recent expansion into large urban school districts across the country.

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  • Abl announced the appointment of Michael Hinojosa, Barbara Jenkins, Bill Hite, Dwight Jones, Tammy Campbell and Michael Poore to the inaugural Advisory Board.
  • The establishment of the new Board comes on the heels of news of Abl's recent expansion into large urban school districts across the country.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve the Abl team to increase postsecondary opportunities and create equitable academic pathways for all students."
  • With the guidance of these new members, Abl looks forward to continuing its important work to systematically modernize school scheduling and operations to strategically remove barriers to postsecondary success.

Council Names Former Dallas Schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa as Superintendent-in-Residence

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.
  • In this position, Hinojosa will direct the Council's leadership development work and support and advise superintendents across the Council's member districts.
  • "Michael is an extraordinary leader, and we are thrilled to have someone with his knowledge and expertise joining us," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.
  • A graduate of Dallas ISD, Hinojosa holds a doctorate in education from the University of Texas at Austin.

SAFARI Montage Adds 4 EdTech Titans

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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SAFARI Montage welcomes K-12 edtech leaders Shannon Terry, Kate Crawford, Tricia Kennedy and Nicole O'Brien to the team.

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  • SAFARI Montage welcomes K-12 edtech leaders Shannon Terry, Kate Crawford, Tricia Kennedy and Nicole O'Brien to the team.
  • In her new role as Vice President of National Strategic Accounts for SAFARI Montage, Shannon Terry will work closely with school districts to provide strategic vision and direction on implementing and effectively leveraging SAFARI Montage solutions in their digital ecosystems.
  • Kate Crawford will be joining SAFARI Montage in August 2022 as the Vice President of Strategic Accounts.
  • "The addition of this fabulous foursome of edtech leaders will help SAFARI Montage strengthen our vision and commitment to advancing the possibilities for digital teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms," stated Tim Beekman, President & Co-Founder, SAFARI Montage.

EdTech startup STEMuli raises $3.25M to transform traditional classroom learning with the Educational Metaverse

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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STEMuli created an Educational Metaverse that brings a one-of-a-kind 3D game-based platform to the core classroom.

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  • STEMuli created an Educational Metaverse that brings a one-of-a-kind 3D game-based platform to the core classroom.
  • The Metaverse is a game-changer for teachers and learners," said Taylor Shead, founder and CEO of STEMuli.
  • Taylor and her team of educators, technologists, and game developers have built the personalized learning metaverse where students learn.
  • For more information on how to bring your school into the STEMuli Educational Metaverse, please visit stemuli.net .

Toyota Commits $110 Million to Education and Career Readiness

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creating limitless possibilities for all is the inspiration behind Driving Possibilities, a new $110 million education and community-focused program developed by Toyota.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creating limitless possibilities for all is the inspiration behind Driving Possibilities, a new $110 million education and community-focused program developed by Toyota.
  • This initiative of the Toyota USA Foundation will be funded in part by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and will begin a phased rollout across the company's operational communities nationwide.
  • Toyota intends to partner with other businesses, local government, educators, and nonprofits to address education and community needs.
  • The Toyota USA Foundationsupports programs across the educationcontinuumin the United States, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Promethean ActivPanel Honored by Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2021

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has been recognized by Tech & Learning , a leading resource of education technology news, as a winner of the Awards of Excellence: Best of 2021 for the ActivPanel .

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has been recognized by Tech & Learning , a leading resource of education technology news, as a winner of the Awards of Excellence: Best of 2021 for the ActivPanel .
  • The award honors products that supported teaching and learning throughout 2021, regardless of learning environments.
  • Products were evaluated based on value, versatility, ease of use, and ability to support different learning environments and student needs.
  • In addition to Tech & Learning honoring the ActivPanel, Promethean will be exhibiting at TCEA 2022 in Dallas, Texas, where educators connect on the latest methods, techniques, and tech tools.

Santander Consumer USA Invests $35 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide in Communities Across the U.S.

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA ("SC") today announced that it is partnering with technology and community nonprofit Comp-U-Dopt to help bridge the digital divide in several cities in the U.S.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA ("SC") today announced that it is partnering with technology and community nonprofit Comp-U-Dopt to help bridge the digital divide in several cities in the U.S.
  • The initiative is aimed at providing greater financial empowerment and overall well-being to communities who face challenges obtaining digital connectivity.
  • The Santander Consumer Foundation awarded the $35 million grant to national non-profit Comp-U-Dopt based on their inclusive mission and successful track record in underserved communities.
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