Social studies

NEW STUDY REVEALS 80% OF SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS BELIEVE MORE SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION IS NEEDED, YET ONLY 8% SAY IT IS A TOP PRIORITY AT THEIR SCHOOL

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 80% of secondary social studies teachers and administrators believe that their districts or schools should place more emphasis on social studies education, but a mere 8% report it is a top priority at their schools, according to new data in "A Second-Class Subject? Why Social Studies Gets Short Shrift." The eye-opening study was commissioned by Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, in collaboration with EdWeek Research Center. The study's release is timed perfectly with the kick-off of Civic Learning Week, slated for March 11-15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , the premier professional association dedicated to social studies education, will host a webinar highlighting these findings on March 11, 2024, at noon ET.
  • "The link between a strong social studies education and a healthy civic life is undeniable," said Cote.
  • This program intends to bring awareness of key solutions to strengthening social studies education to a diverse set of stakeholders in education.
  • For more information or to register for the webinar, please visit the National Council for Social Studies .

Next In Natural Expands with New M&A Division; Ted Tieken Named Chief Future Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.

Key Points: 
  • Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.
  • The addition of Ted Tieken, with his experience as an owner-operator and scaler of better-for-you Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), positions us to expand our portfolio more strategically as we grow."
  • In his role as Chief Future Officer, Tieken will be responsible for identifying and assessing companies to bring under the Next in Natural umbrella.
  • Ideal candidates are $5 - $50M in revenue, preferably in the beverage and salty snack space, with founders at an inflection point.

Next In Natural Expands with New M&A Division; Ted Tieken Named Chief Future Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.

Key Points: 
  • Founder and CEO, Jeff Lichtenstein, shares his enthusiasm, stating, "Next In Natural's organic growth is a testament to the quality of both our team and our products.
  • The addition of Ted Tieken, with his experience as an owner-operator and scaler of better-for-you Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), positions us to expand our portfolio more strategically as we grow."
  • In his role as Chief Future Officer, Tieken will be responsible for identifying and assessing companies to bring under the Next in Natural umbrella.
  • Ideal candidates are $5 - $50M in revenue, preferably in the beverage and salty snack space, with founders at an inflection point.

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.

Custom State Curriculum Finds A Home With Kiddom: Louisiana's New K-8 Social Studies Solution, Bayou Bridges

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Core Knowledge Foundation, best known for authoring trusted open educational resources such as Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), worked directly with the Louisiana Department of Education to develop Bayou Bridges .

Key Points: 
  • Core Knowledge Foundation, best known for authoring trusted open educational resources such as Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), worked directly with the Louisiana Department of Education to develop Bayou Bridges .
  • The curriculum is aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies and based on the science of reading to advance proficiency by building explicit content knowledge and disciplinary literacy skills.
  • Schools across Louisiana are implementing Bayou Bridges in the 2024-25 school year and will now be able to access an enhanced version that eases implementation of this high-quality curriculum through a Kiddom subscription.
  • "Kiddom is honored to offer a rich teaching and learning environment for Bayou Bridges, a highly anticipated state-specific curriculum," said Abbas Manjee, Kiddom's Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer.

PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2024 TCA PRESS TOUR

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Monday, February 12, 2024

ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org , and the PBS App .

Key Points: 
  • ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org , and the PBS App .
  • The film, which explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, is Burns's first non-American subject.
  • Starring Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., GREAT PERFORMANCES "Purlie Victorious" premieres Friday, May 24 at 9 p.m. on PBS ( check local listings ), on pbs.org/gperf , and the PBS App .
  • PBS KIDS is also in development with TIME Studios on a live-action shorts series supporting civic engagement through media literacy.

K-12 Game-based Learning Market size to grow by USD 16.50 billion from 2022 to 2027, the market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Alphabet Inc., Banzai Labs Inc. and BrainQuake Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Key Points: 
  • The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Alphabet Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Google Classroom.
  • Banzai Labs Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Banzai Classroom.
  • The K-12 Game-based Learning Market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by advancements in Virtual Learning Environments, Edutainment, and Learning Analytics.

Global Innovation & Value Summit (GIVS) 2023, Nov 17: 'Moving Forward with ESG: Scoring for Value Creation'

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Friday, November 10, 2023

While Japan stands as the world's 4th largest economy, many Japanese companies continue to lag in their ESG efforts, as Japan itself has not yet committed to requiring companies to report their impacts beyond the environmentally focused Task Force for Climate Disclosure (TCFD).

Key Points: 
  • While Japan stands as the world's 4th largest economy, many Japanese companies continue to lag in their ESG efforts, as Japan itself has not yet committed to requiring companies to report their impacts beyond the environmentally focused Task Force for Climate Disclosure (TCFD).
  • This year's Global Innovation and Value Summit (GIVS) 2023 will first introduce the latest advances in value measurement, sustainability disclosure reporting and ESG from the perspective of EFRAG, ISSB and the US SEC Climate Disclosures, and their impacts on how businesses and governments can effectively operate within these increasingly important, but complex, sustainability standards and frameworks.
  • Finally, GIVS 2023 will offer ideas and insights into how businesses not only within Japan and Asia, but also globally can integrate, enhance and implement value-focused sustainability initiatives going forward.
  • It will bring together some of the world's top experts in value measurement and scoring, sustainability and ESG issues to discuss, debate and brainstorm new approaches to value creation, responsible business and sustainability initiatives and offer ideas and models for their implementation in 2024 and beyond.

Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center Aims to Foster Independence and Self-Confidence in Children Ages 3 to 5 through Movement-Based Learning

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Monday, November 20, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center is proud to offer a unique movement-based learning curriculum that fosters independence and self-confidence in children ages 3 to 5.

Key Points: 
  • Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center offers a variety of creative activities and academics in a supportive and active environment.
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center is proud to offer a unique movement-based learning curriculum that fosters independence and self-confidence in children ages 3 to 5.
  • While the academic calendar runs year-round, Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center also operates a popular summer program called Camp Sunrays.
  • For more on the Phoenix Learning Center and other programs available through Arizona Sunrays, please visit Arizonasunrays.com .

1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE® Network 2. CASE Network 2 is a significant upgrade to the current CASE Network that provides access to K-12 learning standards in a digital format.

Key Points: 
  • CASE Network 2 provides access to digital learning standards for U.S. K-12 education
    LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1EdTech® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE® Network 2.
  • CASE Network 2 is a significant upgrade to the current CASE Network that provides access to K-12 learning standards in a digital format.
  • Common Good Learning Tools will host CASE Network 2 using their Standards Satchel CASE publishing tool.
  • "Our mission is to build learning tools for the common good," said Pepper Williams, President of Common Good Learning Tools.