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Student Freedom Initiative and Fusion Cyber Proud to Offer STEM Certification Funding through Denmark Technical College

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.

Key Points: 
  • Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce a partnership with Fusion Cyber to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon graduation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403098482/en/
    SFI’s Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) includes funding for Denmark Tech students in all academic majors to obtain STEM certifications offered by Fusion Cyber.
  • Denmark Tech is the first school within the SFI cohort to partner with Fusion Cyber, and Fusion Cyber is the first certification program of its kind to qualify for SFLA support.
  • “We are thrilled to connect our impactful partnership with Denmark Tech to the mission and work of Student Freedom Initiative,” said Christopher Etesse, CEO of Fusion Cyber.

o9 Named as a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents Among Dallas-Based Companies That Embrace Family Friendly Workplace Policies

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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o9 , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced it has earned a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents!® Dallas designation from The Best Place for Working Parents, a collaborative network of companies across the U.S. that are committed to providing support to working parents through family friendly policies and benefits.

Key Points: 
  • o9 , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced it has earned a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents!® Dallas designation from The Best Place for Working Parents, a collaborative network of companies across the U.S. that are committed to providing support to working parents through family friendly policies and benefits.
  • Additionally, o9 provides U.S.-based employees with child care assistance benefits in the form of Flexible Spending Accounts, vouchers and more, as well as breastfeeding benefits.
  • The Best Place for Working Parents!® Dallas distinction is a continuation of o9’s commitment to creating an environment that supports working parents and caregivers across its global workforce.
  • “o9 is very proud to be included as one of The Best Place for Working Parents!® Dallas,” says Maiya Winston, o9’s Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader.

Chattanooga State Community College Selects YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility to Serve More Than 11,000 Students Campuswide

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Chattanooga State Community College, has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help instructors deliver accessible course content to more than 11,000 students throughout southeast Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Chattanooga State Community College, has selected YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help instructors deliver accessible course content to more than 11,000 students throughout southeast Tennessee.
  • YuJa Panorama will replace the institution’s former accessibility tool.
  • Advanced analytics help identify gaps in accessibility and can inform decisions throughout an institution’s accessibility journey.
  • An Image Accessibility Engine extracts and converts images, including scanned documents and those with handwritten or digital text to ensure accessibility spans an institution’s digital footprint.

Barron’s Partners with Brainfuse to Offer Students Premium Content to Succeed Academically and Prepare for College Admissions Exams

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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This collaboration aims to provide schools and libraries with a comprehensive learning solution that combines Barron’s high-quality content with Brainfuse’s personalized tutoring services.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to provide schools and libraries with a comprehensive learning solution that combines Barron’s high-quality content with Brainfuse’s personalized tutoring services.
  • Brainfuse will offer Barron’s Premium Bookshelf to public libraries on their innovative learning platform for core academic subjects and college admissions exams like the SAT®, ACT®, and Advanced Placement®.
  • Additionally, Barron’s AP Premium Bookshelf will be offered by Brainfuse to schools and includes live 1:1, online tutoring, along with Barron’s expert books.
  • Lastly, Barron’s SAT/ACT Premium Bookshelf introduces a groundbreaking dual approach to test preparation for schools across the nation.

Intuit Launches Intuit for Education and Announces Goal to Help 50M Students Become Financially Literate, Capable, and Confident by 2030

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Intuit has set a goal to help 50 million students become financially literate, empowered, and confident through their use of Intuit for Education content by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Intuit has set a goal to help 50 million students become financially literate, empowered, and confident through their use of Intuit for Education content by 2030.
  • As part of Intuit for Education, Intuit today announced its first-ever Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge to encourage all schools to spend one hour on financial education during Financial Literacy Month in April.
  • The survey revealed that 95% of students who receive financial education at school find it helpful, and 85% of all high school students surveyed want financial education at school.
  • To learn more about the insights from Intuit’s Financial Education survey and Intuit for Education, visit the Intuit blog .

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ Massachusetts Training Center Expands 2024 Course Offerings for Career Development and Industry Training

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ (AKB) Massachusetts Training Center has announced an expansion of 2024 class offerings designed for individuals across various stages of their careers.

Key Points: 
  • Asahi Kasei Bioprocess’ (AKB) Massachusetts Training Center has announced an expansion of 2024 class offerings designed for individuals across various stages of their careers.
  • Courses will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to, bioprocess overview, pathogen safety, and virus removal filter operators' training.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402865162/en/
    Asahi Kasei Bioprocess' Massachusetts Training Center.
  • In addition, Asahi Kasei is open to feedback to improve the sessions,” said Kyle Eichelmann, Sales Manager at Texcell, when asked about his experience with the MTC program.

Enrollment Now Open at Tuition-Free Online Public School Insight School of Minnesota for 2024-2025 School Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Enrollment is now open at Insight School of Minnesota (ISMN), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

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  • Enrollment is now open at Insight School of Minnesota (ISMN), a full-time online public school with Minnesota-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The open enrollment period — available to students anywhere in the state — begins on March 30.
  • “We believe in providing safe and accessible education options that allow students to succeed on their educational journey and prepare themselves for life after school,” said Michael Miller, head of school at ISMN.
  • ISMN offers a high level of personalized academic, social and emotional support to help students catch up and excel.

Labster and OpenStax Partner to Expand Equitable Access to Interactive Science Learning

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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“Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.

Key Points: 
  • “Making science education more accessible to all learners everywhere has been Labster’s core vision since its founding.
  • “Partnering with Labster as one of our valued OpenStax Allies enables the OpenStax library of peer-reviewed, customizable, free digital science content to connect directly with Labster’s immersive learning platform for science simulations.
  • OER and OpenStax have become central to the learning materials landscape for postsecondary courses.
  • Instructors and program leaders can contact Labster with their course title and learning objectives or an existing syllabus and they will receive a syllabus that aligns their topics with relevant OpenStax chapters and Labster science simulations.

Regions Bank Teams Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by Sharing the Good

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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To complement the bank’s Financial Literacy Month activities this April , Regions’ 2024 Share the Good theme is Helping Students Build Financial Confidence.

Key Points: 
  • To complement the bank’s Financial Literacy Month activities this April , Regions’ 2024 Share the Good theme is Helping Students Build Financial Confidence.
  • According to Gina Sian, who leads the Regions Making Life Better Institute® program, aligning Share the Good initiatives with Financial Literacy Month integrates volunteerism with a key pillar of Regions Bank’s community engagement strategy – financial wellness.
  • Examples include:
    Birmingham, Ala.: Regions teams in Jefferson and Shelby counties are organizing several financial wellness events:
    On April 17, GEAR UP Jefferson County is hosting Regions Day.
  • Raleigh, N.C.: Regions Market Executive Terry Hoey is leading by example, teaching financial literacy courses at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County , and he’s passionate about Sharing the Good.

K-3 Reading Proficiency Triples in 40 Days in Mingo County with Fast ForWord

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.
  • Within the first 40 days of the 2023-24 school year, a total of 322 students experienced a six-month leap in their reading proficiency levels.
  • Ninety-three students successfully transitioned out of the bottom percentile into higher-ranking proficiency levels, signaling a notable shift in the educational landscape of Mingo County.
  • Given their early success, Mingo County educators are optimistic about the three-year implementation of Fast ForWord, which began in Fall 2023.