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OpenSciEd Completes High School Biology Course with Final Unit Release

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Monday, March 4, 2024

New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.

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  • New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.
  • This marks the completion of the High School Biology full-year course, designed to empower educators and deeply engage students in a rigorous exploration of the world around them.
  • Educators now have access to a high school biology course that:
    Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): All OpenSciEd units undergo a rigorous development process, ensuring they meet high quality standards for engaging student learning and alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • The entire High School Biology course is now available for download on the OpenSciEd website.

Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports.

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  • Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports.
  • In simple terms, the all-green rating from EdReports means that the Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd meets expectations for all three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS); coherence and scope; and usability.
  • Working with Carolina as a certified partner resulted in another excellent version of our curriculum.”
    In 2021, Carolina became a certified partner with nonprofit science developer OpenSciEd to create a unique version of OpenSciEd science units grades 6 to 8.
  • The Carolina Biological Certified Version of OpenSciEd draws upon the same science content as OpenSciEd and has the same scores across the program.

Red Comet's STEM Lab at Renton Prep Christian School Positively Impacts Student Outcomes

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Friday, February 9, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renton Prep Christian School, the first U.S. K-12 School selected as a Microsoft Flagship and the first Cognia STEM Certified K-12 school in WA, was one of the first schools to pilot Red Comet's NGSS standards-aligned STEM lab for their middle and high school students. The augmented reality-based (AR) STEM lab integrated with Red Comet's K-12 curriculum allowed teachers and students at Renton Prep Christian School to access cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology to deepen learning and understanding of scientific and technical concepts.

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  • Renton Prep Christian School, a premiere STEM-certified technology school in Washington State, successfully implemented Red Comet's STEM lab solution that incorporates state-of-the-art Augmented Reality (AR), resulting in an enhanced student learning experience.
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renton Prep Christian School , the first U.S. K-12 School selected as a Microsoft Flagship and the first Cognia STEM Certified K-12 school in WA, was one of the first schools to pilot Red Comet 's NGSS standards-aligned STEM lab for their middle and high school students.
  • Renton Prep Christian School, a leader in K-12 STEM and technology learning, was a perfect fit to first implement this lab and measure the impact of this new technology on student outcomes," said Red Comet President Ms. Sapna Ganeshan.
  • Red Comet staff even helped with the initial training of our teachers," said Dr. Michelle Zimmerman, Executive Director at Renton Prep Christian School.

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Supply Company Announce New Version of Elementary 3D Science Curriculum

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Carolina Biological Supply Company, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, Second Edition, for grades K to 5.

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  • Carolina Biological Supply Company, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, Second Edition, for grades K to 5.
  • The print, digital and hands-on program raises the bar in student-driven 3D learning and 3D assessment.
  • Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, Second Edition, is a high-quality comprehensive science program with life science, earth and space science, physical science and engineering modules developed to meet the *Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • “The new edition of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom drives the powerful, three-dimensional learning and assessment intended by NGSS,” said Jim Parrish, President and CEO at Carolina Biological Supply Company.

Activate Learning's Version of OpenSciEd Middle School Receives Coveted "All-Green" Rating from EdReports

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The "all-green" rating means that the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd Middle School met expectations for EdReports’ three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Coherence & Scope, and Usability.

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  • The "all-green" rating means that the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd Middle School met expectations for EdReports’ three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Coherence & Scope, and Usability.
  • "We are delighted to receive the 'all-green' rating from EdReports for the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School program," said Eric Johnson, CEO at Activate Learning.
  • The "all-green" rating indicates that the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School curriculum met expectations in all these areas.
  • "The 'all-green' rating signifies that the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School content, coupled with their certification as an OpenSciEd partner, provides a comprehensive and high-quality resource for middle school science education."

AI and Robotics Brand UBTECH Showcases Innovations in AI Education at UK's BETT Show

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

In recent years, AI education has enhanced traditional STEAM learning, offering holistic solutions to nurture innovative talents for the impending AI era.

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  • In recent years, AI education has enhanced traditional STEAM learning, offering holistic solutions to nurture innovative talents for the impending AI era.
  • UBTECH AI Education amalgamates AI knowledge, applications, programming, computation, and innovative thinking with cutting-edge technology.
  • At BETT, UBTECH presented seven major resource modules encompassing textbooks, hardware, software, training, competitions, assessments, and teaching management platforms.
  • Utilizing these resources, UBTECH unveiled solutions for three educational scenarios: in-school laboratories, AI centres and AI E-Learning.

AI and Robotics Brand UBTECH Showcases Innovations in AI Education at UK's BETT Show

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

In recent years, AI education has enhanced traditional STEAM learning, offering holistic solutions to nurture innovative talents for the impending AI era.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, AI education has enhanced traditional STEAM learning, offering holistic solutions to nurture innovative talents for the impending AI era.
  • UBTECH AI Education amalgamates AI knowledge, applications, programming, computation, and innovative thinking with cutting-edge technology.
  • At BETT, UBTECH presented seven major resource modules encompassing textbooks, hardware, software, training, competitions, assessments, and teaching management platforms.
  • Utilizing these resources, UBTECH unveiled solutions for three educational scenarios: in-school laboratories, AI centres and AI E-Learning.

EdTech Startup Propello Launches Inquiry Booster Packs to Promote Teacher Success and Student Engagement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Propello, the teaching and learning platform designed by educators to better serve the individual needs of students, has launched turnkey Inquiry-Based Booster Packs to connect schools and districts with classroom-ready, standards-aligned supplemental science instructional materials. Booster Packs drive student engagement through inquiry-based instruction that offers flexibility to conform to an educator's existing workflow.

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  • Booster Packs drive student engagement through inquiry-based instruction that offers flexibility to conform to an educator's existing workflow.
  • Subjects currently offered in Propello's Inquiry-Based Science Booster Pack are aligned to NGSS standards in Life Sciences, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science.
  • "Sometimes all a student needs to spark their curiosity is a little boost," said Amanda Bratten, VP of Content and Curriculum at Propello.
  • Booster Packs provide hands-on activities, fill standards gaps, and give teachers the flexibility to experiment with inquiry-based instruction without sacrificing quality.

Independent study finds that Amplify Science K–5 fulfills mission of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and supports literacy instruction

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The results show that Amplify Science K–5 improves students’ proficiency with science and enriches their science vocabulary knowledge and usage.

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  • The results show that Amplify Science K–5 improves students’ proficiency with science and enriches their science vocabulary knowledge and usage.
  • First grade students in classrooms that used Amplify Science significantly outperformed students in comparison classrooms on NGSS-focused three-dimensional learning and science vocabulary.
  • As the Lawrence’s first curriculum designed to address three-dimensional science standards, Amplify Science reflects state-of-the-art practices in science teaching and learning.
  • “We are thrilled to share this efficacy study of our NGSS-designed Amplify Science curriculum,” said Matt Reed, vice president of science at Amplify.

Lab-Aids Powers Middle School Science Across the Pacific

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab-Aids , the Long Island-based publisher and manufacturer of hands-on, evidence-based science programs is now the exclusive provider of middle school science curriculum for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

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  • RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab-Aids , the Long Island-based publisher and manufacturer of hands-on, evidence-based science programs is now the exclusive provider of middle school science curriculum for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
  • "We're very big on Students First, so that drove our entire adoption process," says Asapmar Ogumoro, CNMI PSS Science Program Manager.
  • Issues and Science, Redesigned for the NGSS is a full-year middle school science curriculum developed through field testing and years of educational research by the SEPUP development group at the Lawrence Hall of Science.
  • Ultimately, the PSS invested in a multi-year adoption to bring the hands-on proven science of Issues and Science to all middle schools in the CNMI.