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National Higher Education Teaching Conference '24 Focuses on Accelerating the Great College Teaching Movement

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) unveiled the stellar line up of higher education leaders and change makers who will present at the second annual National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC). Slated for June 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Minneapolis, the conference will focus its discussion on helping higher education leaders navigate change to advance great teaching at their institutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) unveiled the stellar line up of higher education leaders and change makers who will present at the second annual National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC) .
  • Slated for June 13-14, 2024, at the Hilton Minneapolis, the conference will focus its discussion on helping higher education leaders navigate change to advance great teaching at their institutions.
  • His keynote, "Strategies for Leading Through Change and Uncertainty" will offer insights on how leaders can effectively advance the great teaching movement across higher education, starting within their own campus communities.
  • An inspirational closing plenary will send NHETC '24 attendees back to their colleges and universities ready to grow the great teaching movement.

AllCampus and California Lutheran University Announce New Partnership to Launch Online Bachelor's and Master's Programs

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced a new partnership with California Lutheran University. The collaboration will begin immediately with multiple in-person programs and expand into online programs with 11 online graduate and undergraduate programs and is expected to support one new online-only program.

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  • The collaboration will begin immediately with multiple in-person programs and expand into online programs with 11 online graduate and undergraduate programs and is expected to support one new online-only program.
  • California Lutheran University is recognized as one of the top 15 colleges in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • Through this partnership, AllCampus will assist California Lutheran University with student services and instructional design for online programs, with support from LearningMate.
  • AllCampus is also expected to help launch an online Master of Science in Sport Management program in Fall 2024.

HMH's Center for Model Schools Launches Advisory Board and Announces Esteemed Senior Fellows

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that its leadership consulting organization, the Center for Model Schools, has launched its first advisory board and confirmed its latest cohort of distinguished senior fellows comprised of industry leaders, practitioners and trailblazers in K-12 education. Across both groups, members will play pivotal roles in advancing the Center's mission to empower educational leaders and foster meaningful change in school districts nationwide.

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  • "The Center for Model Schools is a place where districts can deepen the skills needed to transform insight into action and create environments where all learners succeed," said Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner of the Center for Model Schools.
  • The Center is privileged to be surrounded by the talented individuals that make up our advisory board and senior fellows and we are excited to work together to inspire change in the education community."
  • The newly established advisory board will provide critical insight and feedback on the Center's work and amplify its reach.
  • In addition, advisory board members will develop content for the Center and participate in the Transformational Leadership Network, which connects leaders faced with similar challenges.

Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and Eva Longoria Team Up to Launch Snacks & Stories, a Free Book Redemption Program with Penguin Random House, to Bring Multicultural Stories to Families Everywhere

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Through May 2024 families who purchase one box of Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and redeem their receipt by July 2024 can receive one of 16 children’s books.

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  • Through May 2024 families who purchase one box of Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks and redeem their receipt by July 2024 can receive one of 16 children’s books.
  • Families may get up to 16 children’s books that celebrate multiculturalism with qualifying purchases.
  • Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks must be purchased by 5/31/2024 and redeemed by 7/31/2024.
  • **Data accessed on 09/01/2023 by Edelman using the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Diversity Statistics found at: https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/literature-resources/ccbc-diversity-stat...

Clark Atlanta University's School of Education Receives High Ranking on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools List

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023.
  • "We are pleased to receive this recognition from U.S. News and World Report," Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Jr., School of Education Dean, said.
  • The CAU School of Education is ranked #3 among Schools of Education in Georgia and #2 among all HBCU Schools of Education.
  • The Master of Arts degrees in Teaching, Special Education, Math Education, and Broad Field Science Education are also offered at the graduate level.

Auburn University alumni teachers embrace their reasons for staying in profession

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Auburn University alumni teachers are bucking the state and national trend that declares as many as 70% of teachers are said to have considered leaving their jobs in recent years.

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  • AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Auburn University alumni teachers are bucking the state and national trend that declares as many as 70% of teachers are said to have considered leaving their jobs in recent years.
  • Although the teacher shortage is not isolated to a specific region, these College of Education alumni offer their own distinctly Auburn responses to "why" they have stayed.
  • I started my teaching career with a desire to give back — to my community and my high school that gave me so much.
  • These alumni teachers have more in common than a love of their alma mater.

PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND POOL OF QUALIFIED K-12 TEACHERS

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has announced a new partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). This collaboration aims to bolster teacher credentialing and create a pathway for generating new public and charter school teachers in Sacramento County, with a target of up to 150 teachers over the next three years.

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  • Three-year partnership creates an annual pipeline of new teachers for Sacramento County School Districts, helping to address the ongoing teacher shortage in California
    PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has announced a new partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).
  • Applicants are being selected to participate in the program based on high priority needs in school districts throughout the county.
  • Selected students will enter an 18-month-long tuition-free residency program at Pacific Oaks College where they will shadow a current teacher at a public or charter school in Sacramento County for a full academic year.
  • Those interested in learning more about cohort partnership opportunities with Pacific Oaks are encouraged to contact the Associate Vice President of Admissions, Nubian London at [email protected] .

Stockton University Selects Exxat to Enhance Experiential Education

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exxat, a leader in clinical and experiential education management, today announced that Stockton University has selected Exxat's all-in-one platform to streamline clinical tracking, internship placement, and compliance management across numerous departments, enhancing the experiential learning experience for students, faculty and staff.

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  • Multiple departments across Stockton University will leverage Exxat's platform to offer a seamless, integrated approach to clinical tracking, internship placement and compliance.
  • WARREN, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exxat , a leader in clinical and experiential education management, today announced that Stockton University has selected Exxat's all-in-one platform to streamline clinical tracking, internship placement, and compliance management across numerous departments, enhancing the experiential learning experience for students, faculty and staff.
  • "With Exxat serving as our central hub for various programs, we're in a strong position to provide a seamless experiential educational process, preparing our students for excellence in their chosen fields," said Claudine Keenan, Dean of Education and Interim Vice Provost at Stockton University.
  • "We are excited to have Stockton University come onboard and join the Exxat community," said Aarti Vaishnav, Co-Founder and CEO of Exxat.

IEI:Lead Expands Its Partnership With Howard University to Increase Learning Opportunities For Aspiring School District Leaders

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, is excited to collaborate with Howard University's School of Education to drive greater equity in K-12 administration and build pathways toward leadership for educators.

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  • Participants will also discover actionable solutions they can tailor to their district's needs to ensure equitable learning opportunities and improve student outcomes.
  • In addition, cohort participants will be offered 55 continuing education hours as well as a certificate from Howard University by completing a practitioner-oriented capstone project.
  • "Our continued relationship with Howard University provides our IEI:Lead participants with support on their journeys to becomes champions of equity and student achievement."
  • "The partnership between IEI and Howard University plays a key role in moving K-12 innovation forward."

University of Phoenix President’s and Dean’s Lists Recognize Student Success

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of the students named to its semi-annual President’s and Dean’s Lists, recognizing the success and progress of students who are achieving academic excellence in their programs of study.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of the students named to its semi-annual President’s and Dean’s Lists, recognizing the success and progress of students who are achieving academic excellence in their programs of study.
  • "Highlighting the extraordinary academic achievements of our students with the President and Dean's Lists upholds a tradition honored across institutions of higher learning," states Chris Lynne, President of University of Phoenix.
  • "For adult learners dedicated to their studies, these lists provide clear evidence of their academic commitment, progress, and success, which can be valuable for employers and potential employers."
  • The recognition offered by these lists is further enhanced by the university’s progress of its skills-tagged curriculum and digital badging.