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MetaMetrics Extends the Quantile Framework for Mathematics to Report Strand-Level Student Performance

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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ANAHEIM, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MetaMetrics® announces at The Association of Test Publishers (ATP) Global Conference, the expansion of the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics to provide strand-level reporting in six strands of mathematics. With additional, more granular insights into students' understanding of mathematics, educators can better tailor instruction and close learning gaps. This comes at a time when national student math scores are at a historic low, according to recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data. MetaMetrics will feature the new math offering during a Pi Day webinar on 3.14 titled, "Offer More Diagnostic Data with Quantile Strand-Level Reporting" (registration required).

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ANAHEIM, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MetaMetrics ® announces at The Association of Test Publishers (ATP) Global Conference, the expansion of the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics to provide strand-level reporting in six strands of mathematics.
With additional, more granular insights into students' understanding of mathematics, educators can better tailor instruction and close learning gaps.
"Extending the Framework to provide more specific information about student learning in mathematics empowers educators to tailor instruction for each learner.
Quantile strand-level reporting is an available enhancement to custom Quantile assessments developed by MetaMetrics, can be aligned to preferred academic standards and leverages the MetaMetrics Scoring API.

eSpark Unveils AI-Powered Writing Tutor, Joining Likes of Khan Academy

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for PK-8, has added an AI-powered writing tutor to its core product.

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eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for PK-8, has added an AI-powered writing tutor to its core product.
After introducing thousands of teachers to the personalized learning possibilities of generative AI through Choice Texts , eSpark has followed up with eSpark Writing just in time for year-end test prep.
As with all of eSpark's curriculum, eSpark Writing is firmly rooted in evidence-based research and supported by proven instructional principles.
A free trial of eSpark Writing is available now for any teacher who signs up for the first time.

BookNook Named to the Prestigious 2024 GSV 150 List for Advancing Education

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BookNook, renowned for its high-impact tutoring, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 GSV 150. This list celebrates the top 150 growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills that are pivotal in the evolving landscape of education.

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BookNook, distinguished by its ESSA Tier 1 rating, has been named to the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the GSV 150.
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BookNook , renowned for its high-impact tutoring, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 GSV 150 .
This list celebrates the top 150 growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills that are pivotal in the evolving landscape of education.
For the full GSV 150 list, visit GSV 150 .

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.

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Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.
Ello’s detailed Participatory Disclosures provided a strong basis for its positive evaluation against the “ Common Sense AI Principles ,” the AI ratings system, developed with input from a range of AI experts.
We are honored that Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a responsible AI application.”
The U.S. has a big problem with child literacy.
Ello’s first product is the world’s most advanced reading coach, powered by proprietary speech recognition and AI.

Carnegie Learning Announces $7.9 Million Award to Improve Math Education in Rural Schools across North Carolina

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Carnegie Learning , a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, announced today that the company, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and non-profit WestEd, has been awarded approximately $7.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education to improve math education in rural schools as part of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program.

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Carnegie Learning , a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, announced today that the company, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and non-profit WestEd, has been awarded approximately $7.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education to improve math education in rural schools as part of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program.
“North Carolina teachers in rural areas often do not have access to a robust network of peers in their grade level and subject area.
In 2021-22, North Carolina students scored five points lower on the National Assessment of Educational Progress math assessment than they did pre-COVID.
“Elementary school education lays the foundation for students' math proficiency, and effective instruction during these formative years is vital,” he said.

FastBridge From Renaissance Now Reports Quantile Measures, Providing Insight into Students' Math Abilities

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. and DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renaissance® and MetaMetrics® announce the expansion of their partnership to link FastBridge aMath scores to the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, providing powerful insight into student learning. The aMath assessment is part of Fastbridge K–12 screening and progress monitoring assessments for academics and social-emotional behavior with intervention recommendations. Linking FastBridge aMath builds upon initial collaboration in 2021 to connect the Lexile® Framework for Reading to Fastbridge aReading.

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. and DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renaissance ® and MetaMetrics ® announce the expansion of their partnership to link FastBridge aMath scores to the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, providing powerful insight into student learning.
The aMath assessment is part of Fastbridge K–12 screening and progress monitoring assessments for academics and social-emotional behavior with intervention recommendations.
Linking FastBridge aMath builds upon initial collaboration in 2021 to connect the Lexile® Framework for Reading to Fastbridge aReading.
"Partnering with Renaissance to align Fastbridge aMath with the Quantile Framework for Mathematics provides high-quality, research-based tools for educators to meet this challenge."

Fusion Academy Celebrates Expansion in Westlake Village, California, Elevating Education Standards in Ventura County

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fusion Academy, the world's most personalized school, with one-to-one classes to match students' pace and preference, announces the expansion of its Westlake Village campus opening its new doors in January 2024. Fusion Academy Westlake Village, formerly Futures Academy, is now expanding to a renovated location that will provide full amenities including a music studio, yoga studio, art studio, and all one-to-one classes. The expanded campus will provide even more opportunities for parents to enroll their children in a one-to-one format to help them thrive and succeed with personalized learning. Open enrollment is available.

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Fusion Academy Westlake Village, formerly Futures Academy, is now expanding to a renovated location that will provide full amenities including a music studio, yoga studio, art studio, and all one-to-one classes.
In particular, Fusion Academy students have a 65 percent higher growth rate in math than the national average.
The expansion of Fusion Academy Westlake Village campus provides fuller amenities in direct access to Conejo Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the Malibu Hills communities.
Parents looking for a personalized learning solution for their children are encouraged to reach out to learn more, please call 805-852-1695 or visit the Fusion Academy, Westlake Village website .

Higher Education Testing and Assessment Market size to grow by USD 6.48 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Apperson Inc., Aptech Ltd. and Coursera Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The higher education testing and assessment market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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The higher education testing and assessment market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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Educational Testing Service - The company offers higher education testing and assessment services such as GRE and TOEFL.
LearningRx Inc. - The company offers higher education testing and assessment services such as the K10 assessment test.
The smart education market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.98% between 2022 and 2027.

Illustrative Mathematics and Imagine Learning Expand Partnership to Empower More Students in Mathematics

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces the organization is expanding its partnership with Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S.

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The fortified relationship with the Imagine Learning team will continue scaling the reach of the high-quality curriculum with the launch of Imagine IM, Imagine Learning's new edition of the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, empowering even more students to learn grade-level mathematics and develop positive mathematical identities.
Imagine Learning will support its district partners with effective professional learning and ongoing implementation support.
Imagine Learning and Illustrative Mathematics are answering the call with engaging materials that meet students where they are and provide opportunities to learn grade-level mathematics.
Imagine IM is the next step in achieving our mission of giving all students equitable access to grade-level mathematics," said Bill McCallum , CEO and Co-Founder of Illustrative Mathematics.

Hawaii Department of Education Partners with Tutor.com to Provide Tutoring for Eighth-Graders Statewide

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that is has been selected by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) to provide 24/7 online tutoring for every eighth-grade public school student in the state.

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Through the partnership, more than 21,000 students across 56 middle schools gain no-cost access to Tutor.com—anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device.
State education leaders sought 24/7 online tutoring to support "eighth-grade students who struggle with subject areas" as well as "students who take challenging advanced coursework."
The Strategic Plan highlights critical needs in math, a core subject in which student proficiency has lagged since the pandemic.
"We are honored to partner with the Hawaii State Department of Education to offer critical individualized tutoring for eighth graders," said Sandi White, Chief Institutional Officer at Tutor.com/The Princeton Review.