K-12

Kidde Taps into the Power of Music to Elevate Fire Safety Awareness with Its Cause For Alarm Campaign

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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MEBANE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kidde – a trusted leader in fire safety for more than 100 years – announced its second annual Cause For AlarmTM campaign. This campaign was created in response to the statistics that fatal house fires disproportionately affect some communities more than others. In fact, every day, at least one child dies from a home fire1. Kidde has teamed up with National PTA and Quarterback Kirk Cousins to help educate families and children on the importance of having working smoke alarms and practicing fire safety at home. To help children easily recall what to do in the event of a fire, the brand created a Cause For Alarm jingle, "Beeps That Last, Get Out Fast," that will be shared nationally. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This campaign was created in response to the statistics that fatal house fires disproportionately affect some communities more than others.
  • Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
  • "Teaming up with Kidde in support of the Cause for Alarm campaign means a lot to me.
  • Share the "Beeps That Last, Get Out Fast" jingle on social media, tag @KiddeFireSafety and use #CauseForAlarm to help raise awareness.

Elevate K-12 Expands in Wisconsin As It Bring Its High-Quality LIVE teaching to More Schools around the United States

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Wisconsin with new school partners for the 23-24 school year, including Osceola High School, Pardeeville High School and Wisconsin Dells High School, as well as expansion across the Milwaukee Public School district. The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 750 schools served across the United States over the past 3 years.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 750 schools served across the United States over the past 3 years.
  • "We are proud to offer so many students in Wisconsin access to high quality learning," said Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12's Founder and CEO.
  • Elevate K-12's seamless LIVE instruction enables schools to provide their students with great teachers and engaging content as they contend with these challenges.
  • "We are eager to see the positive impact that Elevate K-12 will have on Wisconsin."

Xello Selected as College and Career Readiness Partner For Baltimore County Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
  • The cooperation provides over 5,000 teachers, and over 60,000 students among the district's 24 comprehensive high schools, 3 alternative sites, and 28 middle schools free access to Xello's full suite of tools for career exploration and planning.
  • Currently, the Xello software is used in over 9,000 schools across North America to help students spark career curiosity and develop an early connection between academic success and future aspirations.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Baltimore County Public School District to help their students craft a vision for their future and develop the commitment to pursue that path."

LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator brings its Demo Day back to EDTECH WEEK in NY for a Demo Week experience

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its Breakthrough to Scale accelerator by five exceptional edtech companies.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its Breakthrough to Scale accelerator by five exceptional edtech companies.
  • We are thrilled to return to EDTECH WEEK in NYC, where the brightest minds in the industry convene, alongside these impactful and scalable companies."
  • LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is dedicated to supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit and developing scalable go-to-market strategies.
  • For more information, visit LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator , a licensee of LearnLaunch, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to catalyzing innovation in the education sector.

GS Foods Group Acquires Lamm Food Service – Enhancing Operations in the Southeast

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a leading specialized foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”) and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced its acquisition of Lamm Food Service, a full-line food distributor headquartered in Lafayette and broadly serving Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a leading specialized foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”) and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced its acquisition of Lamm Food Service, a full-line food distributor headquartered in Lafayette and broadly serving Louisiana.
  • With nearly 50 years of industry experience, GS Foods encompasses a family of specialized companies that provides trusted food distribution and product solutions.
  • “Integrating Lamm Food Service into the GS Foods family is expected to strengthen our operations and expand our footprint in the Southeast,” said Sean Leer, CEO of GS Foods.
  • “As a family-founded business, we take immense pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional service and high-quality foods to our customers,” said Bruce Mattingly, CEO of Lamm Food Service.

Arizona Connections Academy Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Students Throughout the State

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from across the state—from Phoenix, Tucson, to Yuma—have turned to Arizona Connections Academy, a tuition-free, full-time online school for grades K-12, for the past 20 years as the school has helped them find a path to success.

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  • Ninety-five percent of parents are also satisfied with the helpfulness of their child's Arizona Connections Academy teachers.
  • We've had proven success over these past 20 years and this program successfully works for students in so many ways," said Arizona Connections Academy School Leader Heather Noto.
  • Arizona Connections Academy currently serves more than 2,000 students throughout the state and first opened its doors in 2003.
  • Arizona Connections Academy students are diverse and come from all different backgrounds and educational histories.

Pearson Online Academy Kicks-Off 2023-2024 School Year with Global Student Body and New Tri-Credit Career Offering

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from across the globe logged on to their virtual classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year at Pearson Online Academy, a leading U.S.-based fully accredited virtual private school  serving students in grades K-12 across the country and abroad. Led and operated by education pioneers of virtual learning, the international school offers an individualized alternative to traditional private or international homeschooling programs. Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.

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  • Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.
  • We're excited to kick off the new year and are eager to welcome our new and returning students back for another year at Pearson Online Academy," said Hannah Rinehart, school director of Pearson Online Academy.
  • Pearson Online Academy encourages interested families to attend an online information session where they can ask questions and determine if virtual school is the right fit for their student.
  • For more information about Pearson Online Academy's online schooling for grades K-12, families can visit http://www.PearsonOnlineAcademy.com or contact an admissions advisor at 1-877-804-6222.

Elevate K-12 Expands Live Class Offering to Grades 3, 4 and 5 for School Year 2023-24

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a successful 2022-23 school year with impressive expansion within the districts it serves, Elevate K-12, the leading provider of synchronous LIVE teaching for K–12 classrooms across the country, has announced a range of course offerings for new grade levels and educational needs.

Key Points: 
  • The synchronous LIVE teaching company expanded its offerings after noting a spike in elementary school teacher shortages.
  • "Elevate K-12 has launched LIVE teaching for third, fourth and fifth grade classrooms for the 2023-24 school year," said Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12's Founder and CEO.
  • "We piloted these classes in the Dougherty County School System in Georgia during the 2022-23 school year.
  • The success we saw in pilot classrooms, combined with the extreme increase in elementary teacher shortages, encouraged us to launch the programs across all states for the 2023-24 school year."

Instructure Names Melissa Loble as Chief Academic Officer to Ensure Integrity in Academic Experience

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced Melissa Loble as its Chief Academic Officer. Loble, a one-of-a-kind edtech leader with extensive experience as an educator in both K-12 and higher education institutions, will build out the global academic strategy function to ensure the educator experience remains core to everything the company does.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure , the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced Melissa Loble as its Chief Academic Officer.
  • A well-known thought leader in the edtech space with extensive experience as an educator in both K-12 and higher education institutions, Loble is an ideal fit for the role of chief academic officer.
  • "Creating the role of chief academic officer reflects our shared priority of protecting the integrity of the academic experience and amplifying the power of teaching globally.
  • The creation of the chief academic officer role underscores Instructure's commitment to keeping educators at the center of the teaching and learning experience.

1WorldSync and Life Time Foundation Collaborate to Improve School Nutrition

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1WorldSync®, the technology company providing the world's leading brands with critical product information to power the supply chain and help consumers make purchasing decisions in-store and online, has partnered with Life Time Foundation as it helps school nutrition professionals procure healthy foods for students by streamlining product data collection and accuracy.

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  • Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), enlisted 1WorldSync to support the launch of Green Onion - a free online tool that helps school nutrition professionals, purchasing cooperatives and food distributors analyze their K-12 food products for ingredients from the Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing , a science-based guide that allows school nutrition professionals to identify ingredients to avoid and limit.
  • "We want all children to live healthier, happier lives and that starts with the food they eat," said Megan Flynn, MPH, RD Life Time Foundation Nutrition Program Manager.
  • This process facilitates the distribution of relevant, reliable product information to school nutrition professionals nationwide.
  • To publish your product information to Life Time Foundation, please visit Life Time Foundation – 1WorldSync
    To learn more about 1WorldSync's omnichannel product content solutions or its partnership with Life Time Foundation, please visit https://1worldsync.com/trading-partners/life-time-foundation/ .