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Tennessee English as a Second Language Teacher Named 2024 National Teacher of the Year

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
  • She knows families are extensions of the classroom and often advocates for her families who speak little English.
  • As the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Testerman will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the nation.
  • From that group, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen by a Selection Committee composed of 16 individuals and education organizations.

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
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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.

New Case Studies Highlight the Value of NWEA's Innovative MAP Reading Fluency Assessment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced three new case studies today highlighting the value of its innovative, early literacy assessment tool, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Naperville, IL, and Houston County, GA, educators shared how they use the assessment tool in their early grades and the value it has brought to their classrooms.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced three new case studies today highlighting the value of its innovative, early literacy assessment tool, MAP® Reading Fluency™ .
  • For Naperville Community School District 203 in Illinois, understanding their students' reading and fluency skills required a time-consuming practice.
  • For the Houston County School District, reliability was a significant factor in their decision to add MAP Reading Fluency as a critical assessment tool in its elementary schools.
  • MAP Reading Fluency continues to evolve into one of the most trustworthy assessment tools in the market.

Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BEAVERTON, Ore., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
  • "What stood out to me about Vernier Science Education is its longstanding history in serving science educators worldwide," said Hedrick.
  • Prior to joining Vernier Science Education, she held executive positions at NWEA, Turnitin, Edmentum/APEX Learning, and Discovery Education, among other technology companies.
  • She succeeds Dave Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Science Education, and John Wheeler, who has been CEO of the company since 2015.

Tutored by Teachers Named to the GSV 150 list of the Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tutored by Teachers, a leading provider of teacher-led personalized learning and student outcomes, has been named to the prestigious 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tutored by Teachers , a leading provider of teacher-led personalized learning and student outcomes, has been named to the prestigious 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.
  • "We're thrilled that in three short years, Tutored by Teachers is now a recognized leader in the edtech industry," said Shaan Akbar, co-founder of Tutored by Teachers.
  • Tutored by Teachers provides small group, synchronous virtual instruction tailored to the unique needs of every student.
  • "I have a front row seat to the amazing growth at Tutored by Teachers," said Michael Cohn, Partner at GSV Ventures.

Pembroke Academy Garners Recognition for Delivering on Commitment to Student Success

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools have unique personalities, created in large part by the community they serve. One Detroit-area school, Pembroke Academy, has carved out its niche for placing student achievement and parental partnership at the top of its list of goals and educators there are receiving accolades for their success.

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  • One Detroit-area school, Pembroke Academy , has carved out its niche for placing student achievement and parental partnership at the top of its list of goals and educators there are receiving accolades for their success.
  • Pembroke Academy received the award for earning the highest grade in growth and performance among its peers.
  • Pembroke Academy is such an important part of this community, the work that's done here will impact generations of learners."
  • Teachers pair that knowledge with parental partnership, a key for learning success at Pembroke, and it starts with a special ceremony.

New NWEA Research Report Reviews the Evidence on High Dosage Tutoring

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore. , Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, released today a review of research on high-dosage tutoring (HDT) as an intervention strategy. High-dosage tutoring has drawn much attention in the last several years as a key strategy in helping students recover academically from the pandemic disruptions to learning, and just this month the Biden-Harris Administration cited high-dosage tutoring as a viable intervention.

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  • Report highlights benefits of targeted, high dose tutoring for all students, particularly those at high-risk
    PORTLAND, Ore. , Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, released today a review of research on high-dosage tutoring (HDT) as an intervention strategy.
  • Miles Davison, Sofia Postell, Jazmin Isaacs, looked at the evidence on HDT and highlighted the benefits of using this strategy, especially in supporting at-risk students.
  • HDT is effective for building foundational skills in elementary grades, and can aid struggling middle and high school students.
  • "More research and evidence is continuing to emerge on HDT as an effective strategy to help students if implemented and provided appropriately.

Rigorous Study Validates Efficacy of High-Impact Tutoring, Meeting ESSA Level I Standards

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BookNook announced today the results of an efficacy study conducted by the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) and a validation study conducted by LearnPlatform by Instructure. The study, funded by the philanthropic arm of Rise Together Ventures, collected data from Rocketship Public Schools and was measured against ESSA Level I evidence criteria.

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  • The study, funded by the philanthropic arm of Rise Together Ventures , collected data from Rocketship Public Schools and was measured against ESSA Level I evidence criteria.
  • "Our tutoring model is grounded in research, and this study reinforces the power of collaborative learning to increase reading proficiency and help close the literacy gap."
  • The results of the randomized, controlled study demonstrate the remarkable efficacy of the BookNook program when utilized at the recommended dosage.
  • The study validates the effectiveness of high-impact tutoring at improving students' reading skills in a relatively short period of time—enabling educators to address learning loss and bridge reading gaps quickly.

NWEA Launches New Experience on Roblox to Engage Students in Immersive Physics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash, a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.

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  • Built by Filament Games, guided by NWEA Science experts, and funded by a Roblox grant — the new immersive experience provides a robust assessment tool for students and teachers
    PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash , a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
  • Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.
  • "We're so excited to have this experience now available to students through Roblox," said Tyler Matta, VP of Learning Sciences Engineering at NWEA.
  • It was a really educational experience for us and we appreciate the support of Roblox and Filament Games."

UnidosUS Calls for Greater Investments to Support a Full Recovery for Latino K-12 Students

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to support the academic recovery and well-being of Latino K-12 students and multilingual learners—who were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic—must be expanded and sustained, according to a new report from UnidosUS. With just one full school year remaining for states and school districts to spend education aid authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, UnidosUS calls on policymakers to double down on evidence-based interventions and promising practices to close opportunity gaps and authentically engage parents and caregivers as partners in their children's education. 

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  • Accelerating Latino Student Recovery: An Agenda to Strengthen Our Schools and Help All Students Succeed synthesizes data showing that the pace of recovery has not been nearly fast enough.
  • The report also shares new findings on Latino parents' views on their children's academic recovery and emotional well-being.
  • We must seize this opportunity to transform schools to meet the needs of Latino students and multilingual students.
  • The report also spotlights promising programs and practices in these states and includes profiles with state-specific data about learning recovery.