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GeoComm and ELi Technology Announce Partnership aimed at Enhancing School Safety with new "ATLS Location Service"

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- St. Cloud, MN & Halifax, NS, Canada: GeoComm, creator, and deliverer of locally authoritative indoor and outdoor GIS for mission-critical applications, and ELi Technology Inc. (ELi), provider of the "verified dispatchable location methodology", known as Emergency Mobile Location (EML), are excited to announce a partnership offering a location service, known as ATLS, driven to enhance school safety.

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  • GeoComm and ELi Technology Inc. (ELi) are excited to announce a partnership offering a location service, known as ATLS, driven to enhance school safety.
  • Cloud, MN & Halifax, NS, Canada: GeoComm, creator, and deliverer of locally authoritative indoor and outdoor GIS for mission-critical applications, and ELi Technology Inc. (ELi), provider of the "verified dispatchable location methodology", known as Emergency Mobile Location (EML), are excited to announce a partnership offering a location service, known as ATLS, driven to enhance school safety.
  • ATLS is an innovative, easily integrated location and mapping service, combining ELi Technology's patented EML with GeoComm's technology enabling accurate indoor location mapping via Wi-Fi access points.
  • We are excited to partner with ELi Technology to revolutionize the future of school safety," said Jeff Liebl, GeoComm President and CEO.

Report Calls for New Pathways and Policies to Advance Latine Representation in Tech Industry

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Kapor Foundation, a leading organization focused on addressing racial inequity in the technology sector, released a new report titled, The State of Tech Diversity: The Latine Tech Ecosystem, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, SomosVC, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). This report, a first of its kind in providing a comprehensive data analysis from K-12 computer science (CS) education to venture capital funding, exposes systemic challenges faced by the Latine community across the tech pipeline and offers policy recommendations for systems change. 

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  • In the Latine Tech Ecosystem report, the Kapor Foundation, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Somos VC, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute examine Latine representation across K-12 computer science education, post-secondary pathways, the tech workforce and VC funding.
  • While 78% of Latine students have access to foundational CS courses, reflecting increased advocacy efforts, only 21% of enrolled course participants are Latine.
  • Even as Latine students are underrepresented within tech bootcamps (8%), the report finds apprenticeships show the most progress: in the past five years, Latine talent in tech apprenticeship roles has surged by 133%.
  • While recruitment strategies are crucial for bringing Latine talent into the tech industry, it's equally important to effectively employ strategies to retain and advance Latine talent in their roles, given the need for more culturally informed, responsible tech products and economies.

TeachTown Successfully Completes the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Audit

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WOBURN, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit process.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit process.
  • "TeachTown's successful completion of the SOC 2 audit underscores our commitment to data security and privacy for our customers," shares Brad Sheneman, Director of Technology, TeachTown.
  • TeachTown will continue an annual SOC 2 compliance audit to mitigate risk and establish customer trust and reassurance.
  • To learn more about TeachTown and its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, visit teachtown.com.

New Research Reveals That While Majority of States Value the Importance of Middle School Career Exploration, Few Have Measures and Support to Sustain Successful Programs

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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BOSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, and Education Strategy Group (ESG), a mission-driven organization committed to expanding economic mobility by increasing educational attainment, announced today the key findings of the new white paper, "Extending the Runway: A 50-State Analysis of Middle School Career Exploration." Based on an in-depth national scan conducted by ESG, including student and expert interviews, 73 percent of states have identified middle school career exploration as an important component of a student's education, but few states measure and support the quality of these practices by collecting data (20 percent), including in accountability plans (16 percent), or having a strong ecosystem of organizations supporting the work (8 percent). In addition, students participating in the study shared that they want to dive more deeply into career options with hands-on experiences, but they don't get enough meaningful opportunities to do so in schools.

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  • Research shows that middle school is a pivotal time to engage students to ensure they will be prepared for their chosen career path.
  • The national scan of state policies and practices of middle school career exploration included a literature review, dozens of students and expert interviews, and a landscape analysis of state policies and published guidance.
  • The report also highlights seven states that have distinguished themselves by instituting formal accountability mechanisms to influence district and school focus on meaningful career exploration.
  • Five additional states—Missouri, Kansas, Utah, South Carolina, and Michigan—have incorporated middle school career exploration into their state accountability mechanisms to assess the quality of delivery of career advisement services or activities.

Ginkgo Bioworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, "Ginkgo"), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. The update, including a webcast slide presentation and supplemental financial information, will be available at investors.ginkgobioworks.com.

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  • The update, including a webcast slide presentation and supplemental financial information, will be available at investors.ginkgobioworks.com .
  • "2023 was a breakout year for Ginkgo," said Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo.
  • As of December 31, 2023 Ginkgo has approximately $2.4 billion in aggregate revenue potential from downstream milestone payments alone in addition to royalties.
  • There was no material downstream value share revenue received in the fourth quarter of 2023.

National Classical Education Symposium Returns to Phoenix in March

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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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.

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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
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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. 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
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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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  • 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
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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
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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.