K-12

Nearly One-Third of Public Schools Have One or More Portable Buildings in Use

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one-third of public schools (31 percent) have one or more non-permanent (portable) buildings in use on campus, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Additionally, major repair, renovation, or modernization work was being performed in 21 percent of all public schools as of December of this academic year, when the survey was administered. The average age of the main instructional building among reporting U.S. public schools is 49 years, with 38 percent constructed before 1970.1

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data provide information on matters related to air quality inside and outside of public schools.
  • Fifty-nine percent of public schools reported having one or more instructional coaches working at their school.
  • Almost all public schools reported that they have ways to inform parents about their children's learning beyond report cards or summative assessments.
  • Twenty percent of public schools reported that they did not know the year when their school's main instructional building was constructed.

High-Impact Tutoring Experts to Share Ways Intervention Mitigates Learning Loss on edWebinar Panel, Sponsored by Cignition

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cignition, a K-12 virtual tutoring provider, today announced its sponsorship of an upcoming edLeader panel focused on how to effectively integrate high-impact tutoring into the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework. The discussion will highlight best practices and practical tips for K-12 district leaders seeking to enhance student engagement, increase learning outcomes and strengthen the overall effectiveness of tutoring initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • The panel will also explore strategies for integrating high-impact tutoring across MTSS tiers to support varied learning needs and the role of continuous assessment in optimizing tutoring strategies.
  • Additionally, the webinar will provide insights into aligning funding sources with educational goals to ensure effective and equitable intervention programs.
  • The robust combination of high-dosage tutoring with MTSS provides critical classroom support, targeted intervention and individualized instruction.
  • "Successfully Integrating High-Impact Tutoring Into MTSS Framework" will take place on February 28, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT.

Enrollment Now Open at Kentucky Virtual Academy For 2024-2025 School Year

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Enrollment is now open at Kentucky Virtual Academy (KYVA), a full-time online K-12 public school with Kentucky-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

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  • Enrollment is now open at Kentucky Virtual Academy (KYVA), a full-time online K-12 public school with Kentucky-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The school will offer in-person events to help students stay connected in a digital learning environment.
  • In addition, KYVA specializes in career and college preparation that helps students identify the best opportunities for them after graduation.
  • To learn more about Kentucky Virtual Academy, visit kyva.k12.com .

Canva Surpasses 60 Million Education Users as Partnerships Surge With Schools Eager for Cutting-Edge Learning Tools

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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“The rapid growth we’ve seen in our education product reflects the increasing demand for visual communication tools and visual literacy in the classroom.

Key Points: 
  • “The rapid growth we’ve seen in our education product reflects the increasing demand for visual communication tools and visual literacy in the classroom.
  • Since launching these products, Canva has welcomed over 10 million new education users to its platform in just three months, reaching 60 million users globally, and underscoring the demand for a comprehensive learning tool for students and educators.
  • Over the past year, Canva launched partnerships with local schools across Europe, including Rocket School in France, I.E Business School in Spain, and has recently partnered with Poland's Ministry of Education where Canva will be providing its tools to over 5 million users across Polish schools.
  • With a presence in over 600,000 schools worldwide, Canva is at the forefront of a new era in education, democratizing advanced learning tools and making them more accessible and engaging than ever before.

Tyton Partners Choose to Learn 2024 Uncovers 20% of U.S. K-12 Parents Want a New School Environment for Their Child – What Can the Education System Do?

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Building on insights gained from Choose to Learn 2022, this latest work assesses the breadth of preferences from 2,000+ parents for alternative education pathways beyond public school and the barriers these parents face.

Key Points: 
  • Building on insights gained from Choose to Learn 2022, this latest work assesses the breadth of preferences from 2,000+ parents for alternative education pathways beyond public school and the barriers these parents face.
  • Choose to Learn 2024 highlights the “Open-minded” parent segment, those most likely to take action over the next several years in exploring alternatives for their child.
  • Three distinct parent personas exist in the Open-minded segment: School Supplementers (64% of parents), School Switchers (10%), and Customizers (26%).
  • Mental health and academic challenges are the primary factors motivating parents to explore alternative education programs for their children.

Allegion US Joins The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation as Mission Partner

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US, a leading security products and solutions provider, is now a Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, which operates programs for schools' crisis response. Partnering with The "I Love U Guys" Foundation reflects Allegion's ongoing efforts to drive productive conversations on school security and support organizations that are advocating for safer students, every day.

Key Points: 
  • The "I Love U Guys" Foundation similarly fosters dialogue and programs in safety, preparedness and reunification in schools.
  • "We are proud to begin our collaboration with Allegion, who will help us fulfill our mission.
  • Allegion joins as a Mission Partner for The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, which goes beyond sponsorship or donations.
  • To join the conversation with Allegion or partner together as a part of schools' security advisors, visit Allegion's new K-12 website .

Tyton Partners Promotes Catherine Shaw, Kate Sutherland, and Shlomy Kattan to Managing Director

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Catherine Shaw brings a unique blend of experience in education, strategy consulting, and technology to her role.

Key Points: 
  • Catherine Shaw brings a unique blend of experience in education, strategy consulting, and technology to her role.
  • Catherine Shaw, Kate Sutherland, and Shlomy Kattan embody our core values, bringing unparalleled expertise and vision to our leadership team.
  • As we embrace this new chapter, we look forward to the continued impact they will undoubtedly have on Tyton Partners and the education sector at large."
  • To learn more about Tyton Partners’ newest Managing Directors, their accomplishments, or to find a time to share perspectives and insights over coffee, please contact us below.

McGraw Hill and Maarif Education Partner to Accelerate Hybrid Learning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill and Maarif Education have entered an agreement that makes McGraw Hill the exclusive learning partner for Maarif Education across all 10 of its campuses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Over 23,000 students along with 2,888 teaching and academic staff will benefit from access to McGraw Hill's world class educational resources in both print and digital, supported by digital learning platforms including ALEKS, ConnectEd, and Open Learning Platform (OLP)
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill and Maarif Education have entered an agreement that makes McGraw Hill the exclusive learning partner for Maarif Education across all 10 of its campuses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • The programs will be accompanied by McGraw Hill's state-of-the-art digital learning platforms including ConnectEd, Open Learning Platform (OLP) and ALEKS.
  • The partnership is one-of-a-kind for Saudi Arabia in that it's rare for a K-12 education group of Maarif Education's size to entrust a single learning partner for all its educational needs.
  • Ihab Ibrahim Osman, CEO of Maarif Education, remarked, "At Maarif Education, we believe that digital learning goes hand-in-hand with print-based learning methods and is imperative for the future success of our students.

McGraw Hill Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, today reported financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, with $1.6 billion in year-to-date (YTD) billings and $638 million in Adjusted EBITDA. YTD billings declined 8% compared to the prior year largely due to an anticipated smaller U.S. K-12 adoption market opportunity with billings growth of 5% across the rest of the business.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, today reported financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, with $1.6 billion in year-to-date (YTD) billings and $638 million in Adjusted EBITDA.
  • YTD digital billings were 60% of total billings and nearly 90% for US Higher Education, reflecting global demand for trusted, curated content delivered through award winning digital platforms.
  • "We're proud to be a leader in a growing global industry that is foundational to economic development and social advancement," said CEO Simon Allen.
  • McGraw Hill is a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.

Accelecom Empowers University of the Cumberlands with High Speed Network Connectivity

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions announced today that it has been selected by University of the Cumberlands to provide high speed network connectivity, enabling students and faculty a distinctive campus and online experience that differentiates University of the Cumberlands.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions announced today that it has been selected by University of the Cumberlands to provide high speed network connectivity, enabling students and faculty a distinctive campus and online experience that differentiates University of the Cumberlands.
  • Accelecom CEO Brad Kilbey expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Our mantra is Connecting the Unconnected, and this rings especially true in supporting the mission of higher education.
  • University of the Cumberlands Director of Infrastructure Kevin Grant shared his perspective, saying, "Partnering with Accelecom was a strategic move to enhance our institution's technology platform and capabilities, improving the technological experience for the Cumberlands community.
  • This collaboration between Accelecom and University of the Cumberlands further underscores Accelecom's commitment to the K-12, higher education, and broader research and education community, as well as Cumberlands' commitment to the overall success of its students.