K-12

National Classical Education Symposium Returns to Phoenix in March

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Classical Education and the Great Hearts Foundation is proud to present the sixth annual National Classical Education Symposium from Wednesday, March 20 to Friday, March 22 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The symposium will gather scholars, master teachers, and public leaders to discuss the renewal of the great conversation in classical education in K-12 education across the country.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Classical Education and the Great Hearts Foundation is proud to present the sixth annual National Classical Education Symposium from Wednesday, March 20 to Friday, March 22 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
  • The symposium will gather scholars, master teachers, and public leaders to discuss the renewal of the great conversation in classical education in K-12 education across the country.
  • The National Symposium 2024 program , now up on the Institute website, lists the full roster of keynote lectures, marquee panels, and workshops addressing the major themes and topics central to classical education.
  • Established in 2018 by the Great Hearts Foundation, The Institute for Classical Education is supporting and encouraging the expansion of classical, liberal arts studies across the country.

New Tuition-Free Cyber Charter School Approved to Serve Pennsylvania Families Statewide

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

YORK, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania families will have a new tuition-free, full-time online charter school option this fall with the opening of Pennwood Cyber Charter School. Now enrolling students statewide in grades K-12, the school offers a unique, comprehensive approach to education for families seeking a personalized, flexible education option. Pennwood Cyber Charter School will leverage a proven core model of virtual learning that has been successful for more than 20 years and will provide students with a Pennsylvania-aligned curriculum, a high-quality, individualized education, and services to support all students.

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  • YORK, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania families will have a new tuition-free, full-time online charter school option this fall with the opening of Pennwood Cyber Charter School .
  • Now enrolling students statewide in grades K-12, the school offers a unique, comprehensive approach to education for families seeking a personalized, flexible education option.
  • Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January, Pennwood Cyber Charter School's approach emphasizes both academics and building fundamental life skills.
  • For more information about Pennwood Cyber Charter School, or to begin the enrollment process, please visit https://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennwood-cyber-charter-school/ .

HELLAS NAMED OFFICIAL TURF OF THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wichita State University opens their 2024 baseball and softball seasons with Hellas as the Official Turf of the Shockers.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wichita State University opens their 2024 baseball and softball seasons with Hellas as the Official Turf of the Shockers.
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    "Partnering with Hellas has been one of the best decisions for this program," said Wichita State Head Softball Coach Kristi Bredbenner.
  • The Major Play turf installed at Wichita State softball and baseball offers high utilization, functionality, and performance throughout all seasons.
  • "The partnership between Hellas and Wichita State Shockers is extraordinary," says Michelle Kuhns who is the Regional Vice President of the Hellas Central Region.

HMH Acquires Award-Winning Software Company Writable, Launches Emerging Technology Incubator HMH Labs

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable's research-backed writing assessment and practice solution with HMH's core ELA offerings for grades 3-12.

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  • With the acquisition of Writable, HMH will also establish HMH Labs, a new incubation team focused on the development and customer experience of emerging technologies, including generative AI, in support of HMH's high-tech, high-touch vision for K-12 learning.
  • Led by Writable CEO and co-founder Andrew Goldman, who will become Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, the group will expand upon and support HMH's focus on innovative technology and continue to develop Writable.
  • "HMH is excited to welcome the talented team from Writable into the HMH community," said HMH CEO and President, Jack Lynch.
  • Since then, Writable and HMH have continuously leveraged customer feedback to refine the solution to maximize student efficacy and teacher productivity.

PARCHMENT INTRODUCES LEARNER-CENTERED DIPLOMA SOLUTION FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A DIGITAL WORLD

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Parchment, an Instructure company, the leader in academic credentials management, announced the first and only print and digital diploma solution for K-12. Parchment Diploma Services makes it easy for schools, districts, and state agencies to give their students a traditional graduation experience while communicating their achievements in today's world with a digital, shareable, and verifiable diploma.

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  • Parchment Diploma Services makes it easy for schools, districts, and state agencies to give their students a traditional graduation experience while communicating their achievements in today's world with a digital, shareable, and verifiable diploma.
  • Parchment now has a way for students to share their achievements in today's world with a digital and verifiable diploma.
  • The traditional paper-only high school diploma fails to communicate a student's accomplishments in a digitally-oriented professional world.
  • Parchment Diploma Services offers a solution that exceeds the needs of a traditional graduation ceremony with both a print and digital diploma.

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $580,000 FOR PHOENIX CHILDREN'S

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament. Nearly $7 million has been raised for the K-12 education program at Phoenix Children's since the tournament began in 1999.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
  • Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial have donated a total of $10.95 million to the program over the past 27 years.
  • Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its employees recently pledged a $5,000,000 donation to Phoenix Children's over the next five years.
  • "I am thrilled to attend the Desert Financial Golf Tournaments Sponsor Dinner in 2024 to celebrate the transformational impact this event – and all fundraising by Desert Financial – has had on Phoenix Children's.

Inc. Magazine Again Names TimelyCare Among the Southwest's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

For a third consecutive year, TimelyCare ranks highly on the 2024 Inc. Regionals Southwest list.

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  • For a third consecutive year, TimelyCare ranks highly on the 2024 Inc. Regionals Southwest list.
  • The 162 private companies that make up the Southwest list added a combined 17,606 jobs and $14.5 billion to the region's economy between 2020 and 2022.
  • "The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who's Who of private companies.
  • They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent –  not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2022.

Venture Valley Business Simulation Video Game Named "Best of 2023" for Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) by Tech & Learning Magazine

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.

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  • The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.
  • Venture Valley stood out by offering a unique solution to enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurship education.
  • This Tech & Learning award further validates the power of gamified learning and the effectiveness of the Venture Valley game in teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy."
  • For more information on the Venture Valley game, please visit www.venturevalleygame.com and follow the game on social media platforms:

As Teacher Burnout Surges, TimelyCare Extends Virtual Mental Health and Medical Care for K-12 Educators and Staff

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Monday, February 26, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare is expanding critically needed access to virtual care resources to improve the health and well-being of K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff.

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  • However, a 2023 RAND report found only about half believe they have adequate mental health support to deal with the levels of stress they face post-pandemic.
  • Extending anytime, anywhere virtual medical and mental health care to K-12 educators and staff through its integrated, easy-to-use platform was a natural next step with benefits beyond the classroom.
  • With 24/7 access to mental health and medical care, TimelyCare helps teachers and support staff take care of themselves so they can continue to serve students," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare CEO and co-founder.
  • TimelyCare allows K-12 faculty and staff to seek the level of care they need, when they need it.

Clayton County Public Schools to Offer Cignition's Home-Based, High-Dosage Tutoring to Students at C.L.A.S.S. Act Tutoring Registration Fair on February 24, 10:00 a.m.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cignition, a K-12 virtual tutoring provider, today announced the availability of home-based high-impact tutoring to all of Georgia's Clayton County Public School (CCPS) students through the Comprehensive Learning & Academic Support for Success Act (C.L.A.S.S.) Tutoring Registration Fair.

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  • Act Tutoring Program Vendor fair will take place on Saturday, February 24, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at Drew High School, 6237 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale, Ga. Parents who attend the C.L.A.S.S.
  • Tutoring Registration Fair can meet with a member of Cignition's program management team to learn more about virtual high-impact tutoring.
  • Interested parents should contact their designated liaison at their student's school for additional information or to sign up.
  • Individual households with a CCPS student are entitled to $1,000 worth of tutoring services through the program per student.