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Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, an edtech startup that has created a portfolio of high-quality, turnkey, online college-level courses that enable high school students to earn dual credit while never having to leave their school building.

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, an edtech startup that has created a portfolio of high-quality, turnkey, online college-level courses that enable high school students to earn dual credit while never having to leave their school building.
  • This acquisition allows us to create an exciting new opportunity for millions of high school students served by Savvas.
  • "There's a growing demand for dual-enrollment and dual-credit opportunities for high school students across the country," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company, noting, however, that school administrators have long faced challenges when considering these programs for their students, such as limited course offerings, along with costly transportation and other logistical issues.
  • "This acquisition will allow us to create an exciting new opportunity for the millions of high school students served by Savvas."

Texas State Board of Education Approves Savvas Learning Company's Full Line of Texas Experience Science K-12 Learning Solutions

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

PARAMUS, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that its full line of evidence-based, standards-aligned Texas Experience Science K-12 learning solutions has been approved by the Texas State Board of Education.

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  • Texas school districts can now benefit from using its engaging, evidence-based science curriculum
    PARAMUS, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is pleased to announce that its full line of evidence-based, standards-aligned Texas Experience Science K-12 learning solutions has been approved by the Texas State Board of Education.
  • "Designed to inspire scientific discovery and real-world, experiential learning, our Texas Experience Science K-12 solutions use hands-on activities, combined with the exploration of phenomena, to engage and excite students," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • Savvas is the only education solutions provider to have received perfect scores on all criteria for all K-12 science programs evaluated during the TRR process.
  • Texas Experience Science Grades 6-8 focuses on analysis, critical thinking, and designing solutions as students explore real-world topics and everyday phenomena.

Savvas Learning Company Receives 2023 Chicago Top Workplaces Award

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Chicago.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Chicago.
  • Savvas was named to the 2023 Chicago Top Workplaces list that is published by The Chicago Tribune and produced in partnership with Energage, an employee engagement technology company.
  • Chicago's Top Workplaces list showcases strong workplace environments and highlights companies for their commitment to their employees, customers, and corporate mission.
  • "Earning a Top Workplaces award is not just an accolade; it's a celebration of excellence," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage.

Savvas Learning Company Partners with Brainingcamp to Make Learning Math More Interactive and Engaging

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

By partnering with Brainingcamp, Savvas is offering best-in-class interactive manipulatives with our K-8 math solutions.

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  • By partnering with Brainingcamp, Savvas is offering best-in-class interactive manipulatives with our K-8 math solutions.
  • Savvas will offer Brainingcamp's high-quality, digital math manipulatives with its newest K-8 math programs: the award-winning enVision Mathematics © 2024 and the brand-new, student-centered Experience Math © 2025.
  • They combine visual and hands-on learning to help students develop critical problem-solving skills," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • "By partnering with Brainingcamp, Savvas is offering best-in-class interactive math manipulatives for use with our evidence-based, K-8 math solutions.

Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

PARAMUS, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve.

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve.
  • "Long committed to developing evidence-based, student-centered learning solutions, Savvas this year is delivering new math and reading programs that continue to give educators what they need to help all students succeed."
  • Providing high-value, in-the-moment professional learning, Experience Math supports teachers with resources for intentional teaching and informed decision making to help them become better practitioners.
  • myView Literacy © 2025 is a core English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades K-5 that empowers teachers and transforms students.

Echo360 Launches New SaaS Assessment Platform for Education and Business

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo360, one of the leading and most comprehensive, global, SaaS video platforms for creating, delivering, and measuring learning engagement outcomes in any learning environment, further builds on its EdTech innovation today by launching EchoExam™, a new SaaS summative assessment platform for education and business.

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  • "EchoExam is the leading and most comprehensive, customizable assessment platform for any market, anywhere in the world," said Murad Velani, Echo360 President and CEO.
  • It's already generating interest and adoption across our Echosystem customers in Higher Education, K-12, Publisher, Corporate, and Government markets.
  • The global launch of EchoExam comes on the heels of EchoPoll™, another new SaaS learning engagement solution launched by Echo360 in April of this year.
  • "With EchoPoll and EchoExam, Echo360 provides the full continuum of formative and summative assessment options--and with EchoVideo, exam monitoring capabilities as well," said Kathryn Stewart, Echo360's Chief Product Officer.

Savvas Learning Company Recognized as an Arizona Top Workplace for 2023

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Monday, July 17, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona.
  • Savvas was named to Arizona's 2023 Top Workplaces list, published in the Arizona Republic and on its website, AZ Central, and produced by Energage, an employee engagement technology company.
  • Savvas greatly values our employees, who bring their passion, innovation, and creativity to their work everyday," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • Organizations named as a 2023 Arizona Top Workplace were selected based on anonymous survey responses from their employees on 15 aspects of workplace culture, such as appreciation, direction, values, and leadership.

Savvas Realize Earns 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Award for "LMS Innovation of the Year"

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Monday, June 26, 2023

PARAMUS, N.J., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that its Savvas Realize learning management system (LMS) has won the 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Award for "LMS Innovation of the Year." Savvas Realize, a dynamic and flexible LMS for teaching and learning, was recognized as a "truly breakthrough educational technology solution built for today's modern education challenges."

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  • We thank the EdTech Breakthrough Awards for honoring Savvas Realize as an innovative learning management system.
  • This is the second year in a row that the Savvas Realize LMS has received an EdTech Breakthrough Award.
  • "We would like to thank the EdTech Breakthrough Awards for honoring Savvas Realize as an innovative learning management system," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • Savvas is showcasing its game-changing Savvas Realize LMS to thousands of educators at the ISTELive 23 show in Philadelphia starting today.

Savvas Learning Company Named a 2023 New Jersey Top Workplace

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

PARAMUS, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been named a top workplace in New Jersey.

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the third year in a row it has been named a top workplace in New Jersey.
  • Headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, Savvas was named to New Jersey's 2023 Top Workplaces list, published in partnership by NJ.com, The Star-Ledger, and Jersey's Best, and produced by Energage, an employee engagement technology company.
  • "Savvas is honored to be named a New Jersey Top Workplace as it underscores our commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.
  • Organizations named as a 2023 New Jersey Top Workplace were selected based on anonymous survey responses from their employees on 15 aspects of workplace culture, such as appreciation, direction, values, and leadership.

1EdTech Announces Evolution of Open, Trusted and Innovative Edtech Ecosystem

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech™ Consortium (1EdTech), the world-leading non-profit collaborative powering learner potential, kicked off its 17th annual Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim, California, this week and announced the latest updates to the TrustEd Apps Management Suite (TAMS).

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  • In 2023, TAMS surpassed 10,000 edtech products that are either certified or vetted by 1EdTech to help educators curate a selection of products that fit the needs of their learners and collaborate on product usage.
  • TAMS also provides diagnostic tools to help suppliers and institutions monitor and troubleshoot data issues and understand applications' compatibility.
  • 1EdTech will soon be adding product certification to TAMS so that suppliers can take advantage of everything TAMS offers as part of the product certification process.
  • "We're building a learner-centered digital ecosystem of trust by bringing suppliers and educational institutions together in one collaborative space," said Dr.