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The Majority of K-12 Public Schools Offer Academically Focused Summer and After-School Programs

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-eight percent of U.S. public schools provided summer programming in 2023 designed to help students academically, 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).

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data on academically focused summer programs includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Seventy-eight percent offered academically focused summer programming, which includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Around 90 percent of public schools offering academically focused summer programs did so at no cost to families (summer school, 90 percent; L&E programs, 87 percent; bridge programs, 90 percent).
  • Most public schools offering academically focused summer programs had full-time teachers working in these programs (summer school, 95 percent; L&E programs, 89 percent; bridge programs, 86 percent).

Most Public Schools Face Challenges in Hiring Teachers and Other Personnel Entering the 2023-24 Academic Year

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-six percent of U.S. K-12 public schools reported challenges hiring teachers for the 2023-24 school year, with 83 percent reporting trouble hiring for non-teacher positions, such as classroom aides, transportation staff, and mental health professionals, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The most frequently cited teaching positions with vacancies that needed to be filled were general elementary (cited by 71 percent of public schools) and special education teachers (70 percent).
  • These were also the top two barriers identified in hiring for non-teacher positions, with roughly the same rates reported by public schools.
  • For public schools that report feeling understaffed, 67 percent of schools that have classroom aides report feeling understaffed in this area.
  • Eighty-six percent of public schools reported challenges hiring teachers entering the 2023-24 school year and 83 percent reported hiring challenges for non-teaching staff.

FINRA Foundation Awards 2023 Ketchum Prize to Long-Time Financial Fraud Fighter Doug Shadel

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today awarded Doug Shadel, Ph.D., the 2023 Ketchum Prize—its highest honor—in recognition of his outstanding service and research on protecting consumers, particularly vulnerable Americans.

Key Points: 
  • The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today awarded Doug Shadel, Ph.D., the 2023 Ketchum Prize—its highest honor—in recognition of his outstanding service and research on protecting consumers, particularly vulnerable Americans.
  • Shadel is one of the nation’s foremost experts on financial fraud, having dedicated the past 30 years to safeguarding consumers, especially older people, through fraud investigation, research and education.
  • “Doug Shadel’s tireless work protecting consumers and his groundbreaking research on financial fraud embody the ideals celebrated by the Ketchum Prize,” said FINRA Foundation President Gerri Walsh .
  • His work has helped tens of millions of people understand and avoid financial fraud.”
    “I am honored and humbled to receive the 2023 Ketchum Prize from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

Presence, a Leading Teletherapy Provider, Recognized at U.S. Department of Education Annual Convening on EdTech and Research

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Presence, a leading solution for PreK–12 remote evaluation and teletherapy services, joined national education leaders and researchers at the U.S. Department of Education's 9th Annual ED Games Expo to share how K-12 schools are leveraging teletherapy to meet the increasing demand for mental health services, particularly in rural communities that often lack the same access to services as schools in urban settings.

Key Points: 
  • Presence was invited to participate in the event as an exemplar recipient of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)'s Small Business Innovation Research grant .
  • Since that grant, Presence pioneered the delivery of remote psychoeducational assessments and was the first to conduct research to determine equivalency of remote administration.
  • The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations that have been supported by initiatives across IES and the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
  • "The Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences' support for emerging and innovative forms of learning is important for this industry.

Lever Global Corporation (OTCQB: LVER) to Present at the Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference on September 21, 2023

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lever Global Corporation ("Lever" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in the student loan management sector, is pleased to announce its participation as a presenter at the upcoming Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lever Global Corporation ("Lever" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in the student loan management sector, is pleased to announce its participation as a presenter at the upcoming Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
  • Lever's CEO will delve into the implications of this decision and how Lever is strategically positioned to provide unparalleled support to the millions affected.
  • Lever's Impact: With its innovative solutions and user-centric approach, Lever has already made a significant positive impact in assisting borrowers navigate their student loan landscape.
  • CEO of Lever Global Corporation, Trent McKendrick commented: "We are honored to be a part of the Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference.

ED Games Expo: The Largest Federally Funded Showcase of Education Technology

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The ED Games Expo is the largest, federally funded public showcase of education technology (EdTech) and is designed to provide an engaging and meaningful experience for children, students, parents and caregivers, educators, and stakeholders interested in learning about emerging forms of education-related technologies and the government programs that support EdTech innovation and research.

Key Points: 
  • The ED Games Expo is the largest, federally funded public showcase of education technology (EdTech) and is designed to provide an engaging and meaningful experience for children, students, parents and caregivers, educators, and stakeholders interested in learning about emerging forms of education-related technologies and the government programs that support EdTech innovation and research.
  • This event brings education, science, and innovation meet real-world applicability.
  • The largest federally funded showcase of education technology through tabletop demonstrations, classroom exercises, technology showcases, research and developer talks and workshops, relating technology to topics of math, science, AI, robotics, civics, ecology, and more.
  • • September 20; 10:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m. (ED Games for Schools 10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.; ED Games for the public 5:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.)
    Kennedy Center, REACH | 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
    Education technology is transforming and enhancing the learning experience for all learners, personalizing education, and allowing for more effective instruction.

95 Percent Group Announces 95 RAP, a Proven Solution for Tier 3 Reading Intervention, is now part of the One95 Literacy Platform

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, announced 95 RAP™ (Reading Achievement Program) is now part of the company's recently unveiled One95™ Literacy Platform™, a secure, efficient and connected access point for whole-class and intervention digital resources that are aligned with the science of reading and evidence-based. 95 RAP is a Tier 3 digital learning platform designed to support teachers as they deliver targeted interventions to young learners with persistent reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

Key Points: 
  • 95 RAP is a Tier 3 digital learning platform designed to support teachers as they deliver targeted interventions to young learners with persistent reading difficulties, including dyslexia.
  • 95 RAP provides an intensive, small group reading intervention that integrates a structured approach to instruction, smart technology and personalized teacher professional development.
  • It is a fast-paced, easy-to-use solution for keeping students engaged and teachers informed with real-time data to personalize instruction.
  • The program is designed for teachers of students in need of intensive reading intervention: reading interventionists, literacy specialists, special education teachers, speech language pathologists and tutors.

Roughly One in Ten Public School Principals Left Profession in 2021-22 School Year

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly 1 in 10 (11 percent) public school principals left the profession between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, according to data from the National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) 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).

Key Points: 
  • Approximately 80 percent of 2020-21 public school principals remained at the same school one year later ("stayers"), which was lower than the percentage of 2016-17 public school principals who were still at their school 1 year later (82 percent).
  • Six percent of 2020-21 public school principals moved to a different school ("movers"), and 11 percent left the principalship ("leavers").
  • The sample included about 6,500 public school principals and about 1,800 private school principals, for a total sample size of about 8,300 principals.
  • This was higher than in 2016-17, when 10 percent of all public school principals had left the profession since 2015-16, but not measurably different from the 2012-13 school year, when 12 percent of all public school principals had left the profession since the previous school year, or from 2008-09, when 12 percent of all public schools had left the profession since the previous school year.

This Week in Finance News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Invesco , S&P Global , and LendingTree .
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.
  • Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Nearly Three-Quarters of Undergraduates Received Some Type of Financial Aid in 2019-20

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of all undergraduates received some type of financial aid in the 2019-20 academic year, according to data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) 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). The average amount of aid received was $14,100.

Key Points: 
  • "More than half of all undergraduates received federal aid, with the percentage of undergraduates who received federal aid being 55 percent in both 2015-16 and 2019-20.
  • Fifty-five percent of all undergraduates received federal student aid, while 23 percent received state and 28 percent received institution aid.
  • The average amount of federal student aid, including federal loans, for undergraduates who received it was $8,700, more than double the amount of state aid, but less than the average amount of institution aid for undergraduates who received it.
  • Among graduate students who received any financial aid, the average amount of aid received was $25,300.