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Education innovator Mississippi using SAS to report on pandemic learning setback and recovery

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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CARY, N.C., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Mississippi has been widely lauded for its transformative education efforts, which many have dubbed the "Mississippi Miracle." Those efforts include a new tool, created by analytics leader SAS, that shows the pandemic's effects on student achievement and progress, and how school districts are allocating federal funds to support student learning.

Key Points: 
  • "It's been an honor to work alongside an innovator like Mississippi," said Dr. Melody Schopp, former South Dakota Secretary of Education and current Director of Education Industry Consulting at SAS.
  • Learn more about Mississippi's Learning Setback and Recovery Analysis here: https://mdeschools.ondemand.sas.com/learning-setback-and-recovery-analys...
    Mississippi joins many other states teaming with SAS to measure COVID-19 learning loss using statistical approaches proven over decades.
  • The Mississippi dashboards are built on SAS® Viya®, the company's cloud-based AI, machine learning, analytics and data management platform.
  • For more information on how SAS works to combat learning loss and drive recovery, visit SAS' learning loss page at sas.com/learningloss .

Amtrak Applies for Federal Grants to Improve Long Distance Network

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak has submitted applications for approximately $716 million in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 16 proposed projects around the country that would improve Long Distance reliability, reduce travel times and expand service.

Key Points: 
  • Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country.
  • "Amtrak's Long Distance routes are vital mobility and economic links for communities around the country and we're continually working to enhance them," said Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia .
  • Example Long Distance projects include:
    Increase Cardinal train speeds and reduce travel times between Indianapolis and Dyer, Ind.
  • In addition to these Long Distance grant applications submitted in conjunction with various partners, Amtrak also applied for several grants to improve Northeast Corridor and State Supported routes and provided letters of support for 83 projects outside the Northeast Corridor submitted by others.

Catapult Learning Selected by Mississippi Department of Education to Provide Statewide Professional Development and Coaching Services

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide professional development (PD) and coaching services for educators at K-12 schools to improve student outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide professional development (PD) and coaching services for educators at K-12 schools to improve student outcomes.
  • Working with Catapult Learning, MDE will provide 25 or more new instructional math coaches.
  • The first group will serve educators at seven elementary and middle schools across the Jackson Public and Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School Districts.
  • “Catapult Learning is uniquely positioned to offer Mississippi’s teachers a comprehensive professional learning experience that is focused on evidence-based practices and backed by a team of highly skilled PD and coaching experts,” said Jessica Peterson, general manager of professional development services at Catapult Learning.

Mississippi Principal Named Curriculum Associates' 2023 Inspire Award Winner

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kiana Pendleton, principal of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the Laurel School District in Laurel, MS, was recently named the winner of Curriculum Associates' 2023 Inspire Award. This recognition, which is part of the company's annual Extraordinary Educators™ program celebrating exemplar teachers around the country, is given to one administrator nationwide for their ability to create strong bonds with school-based teams to take the use of Curriculum Associates' i-Ready program to new levels to support students' academic success.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kiana Pendleton, principal of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the Laurel School District in Laurel, MS, was recently named the winner of Curriculum Associates' 2023 Inspire Award.
  • She was also later selected by the Mississippi Department of Education as a finalist for the title of Mississippi Administrator of the Year.
  • "I am both honored and humbled to be named the 2023 Inspire Award winner, and I look forward to collaborating with other Extraordinary Educators who make a difference in the lives of our children."
  • To learn more about Curriculum Associates' Inspire Award and Extraordinary Educators program, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/Extraordinary-Educators/Classes .

Cambridge International Receives Highest Approval from U.S. Department of Education, Increases Flexibility for Mississippi School Districts

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge International announced today a resounding approval from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for use of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge IGCSE, also known as Cambridge Pre-Advanced) to meet end of course assessment requirements in the state of Mississippi. Initiated by a long-standing partnership with the Corinth School District, Cambridge IGCSE received the highest rating available from ED earlier this month.

Key Points: 
  • School leaders in Corinth, Mississippi continue twelve-year partnership with Cambridge International; successfully bringing Cambridge IGCSE to district to meet accountability requirements in the state.
  • JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge International announced today a resounding approval from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for use of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge IGCSE, also known as Cambridge Pre-Advanced) to meet end of course assessment requirements in the state of Mississippi.
  • Initiated by a long-standing partnership with the Corinth School District, Cambridge IGCSE received the highest rating available from ED earlier this month.
  • Corinth School District and Cambridge International are the first to access the flexibility of the Locally-Selected, Nationally-Recognized High School Assessment Provision of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) with a curriculum-based assessment.

Jackson State University College of Education celebrates inaugural class of first Mississippi Teacher Residency program

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) welcomed 15 graduate students into their first Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program this fall.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) welcomed 15 graduate students into their first Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program this fall.
  • MDE recently expanded the residency program from three to five universities servicing over 20schooldistricts statewide.JSU is in partnership with JPS.
  • "Many of our teachers attended Jackson Public Schools, graduated from JPS, then attended Jackson State University.
  • A teacher at Dawson ElementarySchool's Lower Elementary Alternative Placement (LEAP), Jonah Thomas is the first and only male student in JSU's inaugural MTR program.

Mississippi First and Study.com Partner to Tackle Miss. Teacher Shortage Crisis

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi First, an education policy non-profit founded in 2008, is partnering with Study.com, a national EdTech platform, to launch Keys to the Classroom in the state of Mississippi. The initiative aims to help aspiring educators prepare for the Praxis, a required exam with a pass rate of 50% for first-time test takers, to earn their teaching credential.

Key Points: 
  • "The state of Mississippi is facing an overwhelming shortage of teachers and Study.com's Keys to the Classroom will to help tackle this crisis head-on," says Rachel Canter, Executive Director of Mississippi First.
  • This partnership comes on the heels of Mississippi First's 2022 'Voices of the Shortage' survey of 6,496 Mississippi public education teachers, which provides the state's most comprehensive current resource for understanding the critical teacher shortage in Mississippi from teachers' perspectives.
  • In addition to a worsening teacher shortage, Mississippi also faces a decreasing number of both aspiring and current teachers of color.
  • "Our goal with bringing Keys to the Classroom to Mississippi is to diversify the teacher pipeline and help reduce the teacher shortage by removing the barriers to becoming a teacher."

Clark County School District Selects Paper™ to Accelerate Learning and Close Equity Gaps

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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CCSD is funding the Paper partnership using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, so the service is free to all K-12 students and families.

Key Points: 
  • CCSD is funding the Paper partnership using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, so the service is free to all K-12 students and families.
  • The new districtwide rollout for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year follows a successful test pilot of Paper at 11 CCSD schools during the previous school year.
  • "When students are outside the classroom and need additional assistance, they will have access to Paper tutors.
  • Established in 1956, the Clark County School District (CCSD) is the number one choice for families and students.

Globant's Be Kind Tech Fund Invests in ping Voice Technology Platform to Help Get Drivers Home Safely

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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In addition to expanding ping's reach, the Be Kind Tech Fund's investment will enable the company to leverage Globant's existing network globally.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to expanding ping's reach, the Be Kind Tech Fund's investment will enable the company to leverage Globant's existing network globally.
  • Founded in 2021, the Be Kind Tech Fund is the first and only corporate venture fund wholly focused on supporting startups that seek to mitigate the misuse of technology.
  • CameraMatics , a vehicle operations cloud platform, integrated ping's voice technology to enhance safety and help commercial and fleet drivers avoid distractions that can cause accidents.
  • Launched in 2021, the Be Kind Tech Fund is a $10 million USD corporate venture fund administered by Globant Ventures.

The Questions and Topics on the Mind of North American Students: Paper Publishes the 2021 - 2022 School Year in Review

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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The report is the first in-depth look at questions, concerns, and topics that millions of students across North America discussed with tutors and teachers this year.

Key Points: 
  • The report is the first in-depth look at questions, concerns, and topics that millions of students across North America discussed with tutors and teachers this year.
  • As of June 2022, Paper supports approximately 250 unique school districts across 30 U.S. states and Canada through the Company's virtual tutoring and essay review platforms.
  • Recently, Paper launched its first statewide deals, including a partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, to support over 200 additional districts.
  • Key Takeaways from the Paper Essay Review Platform:
    Social media issues were the most popular middle school essay topic.