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Lab-Aids Powers Middle School Science Across the Pacific

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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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).

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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.

NWEA Launches New Experience on Roblox to Engage Students in Immersive Physics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash, a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.

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Built by Filament Games, guided by NWEA Science experts, and funded by a Roblox grant — the new immersive experience provides a robust assessment tool for students and teachers
PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash , a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.
"We're so excited to have this experience now available to students through Roblox," said Tyler Matta, VP of Learning Sciences Engineering at NWEA.
It was a really educational experience for us and we appreciate the support of Roblox and Filament Games."

Westchester Education Expands Global Footprint For Curriculum Development Services

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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DAYTON, Ohio , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Westchester Education, a leading provider of educational solutions, is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its curriculum development services for global markets. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality educational materials to markets within and outside the US and UK, Westchester Education is expanding its expertise and reach of accessible and inclusive educational materials to all global markets. The company offers custom content that aligns with the specific needs and requirements of diverse regions in every global market, across a comprehensive range of subject areas and curricula, including:

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DAYTON, Ohio , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Westchester Education, a leading provider of educational solutions, is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its curriculum development services for global markets.
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As a seasoned and highly respected player in the field, Westchester Education brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in educational solutions, curriculum development, and art, design, and production.
To make this happen, the two divisions, Westchester Education Services and Westchester Education UK & International, are excited to announce they are combining their expert teams to form a unified global education products team branded Westchester Education.

Vernier Science Education Seeking Innovative STEM Educators for Its New Trendsetters Community

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education is seeking innovative high school STEM teachers to apply for the first cohort of its newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. This professional learning community will help teachers grow in their leadership and knowledge of modern, relevant STEM instruction.

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Professional learning community designed to support and empower educators, drive STEM literacy, and transform classrooms
BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education is seeking innovative high school STEM teachers to apply for the first cohort of its newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community.
"Our goal with the Vernier Trendsetters Community is to bring together like-minded educators who are passionate about having an impact on the next generation of informed citizens, problem solvers, and community contributors through innovative hands-on instruction," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Science Education.
Vernier Science Education is currently seeking enthusiastic science, math, and/or STEM high school teachers—educators who are excited to share how they implement data-collection technology in their instruction and who strive to inspire a new generation of STEM-literate individuals—to apply for the Trendsetters Community.
Applications for the first cohort of the Vernier Trendsetters Community are accepted through November 30, 2023, and the first cohort of the Trendsetters Community members will be announced by January 2024.

Science Table by Anatomage Brings Real Learning Experiences through Virtual Experiments

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anatomage Inc, an education technology company, today released Science Table by Anatomage, a digital laboratory platform that enables students to perform virtual scientific experiments on a large scale 7 foot-long touch-screen table.

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Science Table by Anatomage inspires the next generation of learners with its 60+ virtual experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics.
With this in mind, Science Table by Anatomage experiments feature striking visuals bringing real-world examples into the laboratory activities.
To enhance student learning experiences, the Science Table by Anatomage platform makes lab experiments - integral to science learning - both safe and odorless, removing risks associated with chemical and biological hazards.
Reimagine your science classroom and bring STEM to life with Science Table by Anatomage's virtual experiments.

RENOWNED PODCASTERS GUY RAZ AND MINDY THOMAS, AWARD-WINNING CREATORS OF "WOW IN THE WORLD," AND FORMER PBS KIDS SPROUT AND SESAME WORKSHOP LEADER MEREDITH HALPERN-RANZER LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FREE PODCAST PROGRAM INTO CLASSROOMS WITH TINKERCLASS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built around engaging audio storytelling on the latest (and coolest!) science news, today TinkerClass launches into classrooms to make learning a bit more 'wow-worthy.' The first free interactive, K-5 educational podcast program comes from Tinkercast, the award-winning creator of "Wow in the World" – the #1 STEAM-themed podcast for young learners with its famed co-hosts/ co-creators Guy Raz ("How I Built This" and "The Great Creators") and Mindy Thomas ("AbsolutelyMindy" on SXM's Kids Place Live).

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science news, today TinkerClass launches into classrooms to make learning a bit more 'wow-worthy.'
"From the moment we founded Tinkercast, we imagined a web-based platform where kids could learn about science and technology in a fun and meaningful way," said Raz.
"Our team has spent five years building TinkerClass and now we can fulfill our mission and make this incredible resource totally free to educators around the world.
TinkerClass was created specifically for K-5 science disciplines and is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned.

CodeMonkey wins the prestigious Educators Pick - Best of STEM 2023 Award

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodeMonkey, a leading online platform dedicated to equipping young minds with real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python, proudly wins the esteemed Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards for Computer Science Grades PK-5. This is one of the biggest awards in EdTech and among STEM educators worldwide. These prestigious accolades, meticulously assessed by distinguished STEM educators, stand as a testament to CodeMonkey's commitment to transforming the landscape of STEM and Computer Science education for young students.

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CodeMonkey, a leading online platform dedicated to equipping young minds with real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python, proudly wins the esteemed Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards for Computer Science Grades PK-5.
This is one of the biggest awards in EdTech and among STEM educators worldwide.
These prestigious accolades, meticulously assessed by distinguished STEM educators, stand as a testament to CodeMonkey's commitment to transforming the landscape of STEM and Computer Science education for young students.
CodeMonkey had strong connections with both math and computer science concepts with varied differentiation and learning opportunities.

ReadWorks Launches New Resources to Address the Reading Crisis

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

As an edtech nonprofit, ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to provide teacher training and instruction through the ReadWorks website.

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As an edtech nonprofit, ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to provide teacher training and instruction through the ReadWorks website.
When used to supplement a core curriculum, ReadWorks resources enhance the potential to raise reading comprehension levels for every student, school, and district.
ReadWorks is on a mission to deliver free, high-quality resources, tools, and content to improve reading comprehension.
To improve reading comprehension, reading needs to take place in all classrooms and with all subjects, and now it's even easier to assign ReadWorks texts when studying science.

Ron Clark Academy Implements Labdisc All-in-One Science Lab

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leader in interactive technology, digital signage, classroom audio, campus communication, and services, showcases the successful implementation of Labdisc All-in-One Science Lab at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA.

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Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leader in interactive technology, digital signage, classroom audio, campus communication, and services, showcases the successful implementation of Labdisc All-in-One Science Lab at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA.
Daniel Thompson, a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher at Ron Clark Academy, is committed to delivering impactful learning to a diverse student body across the metro region.
Aligning with the school’s mission and values, Thompson utilizes the Labdisc All-in-One-Science Lab, a portable tool that can be used inside and outside the classroom.
"At Boxlight, we proudly showcase the Labdisc's success story at Ron Clark Academy.
Through educators like Daniel Thompson, the Labdisc is transforming learning, offering adaptability, comprehensive sensors, and sustained power.

Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators.

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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators.
These STEM products were subject to a two-part evaluation process.
Once judges selected the finalists, more than 267,000 STEM educators were given the opportunity to evaluate the finalists via survey.
“The number of remarkable products and the degree of innovation made an enormous impression on the judges,” said Annie Galvin Teich, president of The Teich Group and lead judge.