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Reach University Launches Compulsory Computer Science Requirement for All Preservice Teachers in Underserved K-12 Districts

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reach University, the accredited non-profit university dedicated to advancing job-embedded degrees and credentials, today announced the implementation of an undergraduate computer science (CS) requirement for all preservice teachers. The inaugural CS cohort, comprising 199 educators employed in rural and low-income K-12 schools across four states, resulted in 93% of candidates mastering CS fundamentals aligned to state standards, an enhanced perception of the value of computer science, and overall improved confidence in teaching CS curriculum.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reach University, the accredited non-profit university dedicated to advancing job-embedded degrees and credentials, today announced the implementation of an undergraduate computer science (CS) requirement for all preservice teachers.
  • According to Code.org , "while 23 states have state-level initiatives focused on preservice teachers, only five states – Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Nevada, and Ohio – require preservice teachers to gain exposure to computer science."
  • Reach undergrads also complete a compulsory 15-credit hour math and computational thinking semester in part of their teacher training.
  • To learn more about Reach University's computer science courses and view the outcomes of its Summer '23 cohort, please visit www.reach.edu/computer-science .

Casey Cuny, National University Educator, Named California State Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs — announced that Casey Cuny, National University core adjunct faculty member, and Valencia High School teacher in the William S. Hart Union School District, has been named one of the five county K-12 California Teachers of the Year by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond representing Los Angeles County. Further, Thurmond nominated Cuny to represent California in the National Teacher of the Year competition, when Cuny will compete against other state nominees for National Teacher of the Year and meet President Joe Biden and the U.S. Secretary of Education in Washington, D.C. early next spring.

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  • Further, Thurmond nominated Cuny to represent California in the National Teacher of the Year competition , when Cuny will compete against other state nominees for National Teacher of the Year and meet President Joe Biden and the U.S. Secretary of Education in Washington, D.C. early next spring.
  • "We believe deeply that inspired, caring, and talented teachers have the power to not only change lives, but the world as well."
  • "We offer our sincerest congratulations to Casey and applaud his dedication to fostering powerfully positive learning environments for students and future educators."
  • "Congratulations to Cuny on this prestigious national recognition," said Dr. Robert Lee, dean of the Sanford College of Education (SCOE) at National University.

NCLA Amicus Brief Tells Ninth Circuit to End Calif. Ban on Special Ed. Funding for Religious Schools

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Provisions in the California Education Code only allow “nonsectarian” schools to be certified for receiving special education services.

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  • Provisions in the California Education Code only allow “nonsectarian” schools to be certified for receiving special education services.
  • By categorically denying these resources to religious schools, California defies the First Amendment’s clause protecting the free exercise of religion.
  • The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty represents Jewish parents and private schools, in Loffman v. California Dept.
  • We have every confidence that the Ninth Circuit will enjoin this misguided law.”

PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND POOL OF QUALIFIED K-12 TEACHERS

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has announced a new partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). This collaboration aims to bolster teacher credentialing and create a pathway for generating new public and charter school teachers in Sacramento County, with a target of up to 150 teachers over the next three years.

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  • Three-year partnership creates an annual pipeline of new teachers for Sacramento County School Districts, helping to address the ongoing teacher shortage in California
    PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has announced a new partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).
  • Applicants are being selected to participate in the program based on high priority needs in school districts throughout the county.
  • Selected students will enter an 18-month-long tuition-free residency program at Pacific Oaks College where they will shadow a current teacher at a public or charter school in Sacramento County for a full academic year.
  • Those interested in learning more about cohort partnership opportunities with Pacific Oaks are encouraged to contact the Associate Vice President of Admissions, Nubian London at [email protected] .

Wellness Together, Inc. and Blue Shield of California Partner to Celebrate Education Leaders with the Mental Health Innovator Awards

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Together, Inc. and Blue Shield of California are partnering to celebrate the recipients of the first Wellness Together Mental Health Innovator Award, sponsored by Blue Shield of California.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Together, Inc. and Blue Shield of California are partnering to celebrate the recipients of the first Wellness Together Mental Health Innovator Award, sponsored by Blue Shield of California.
  • Three outstanding leaders have been selected for their innovations and commitment to student mental health:
    Wellness Together, Inc. and Blue Shield of California are partnering to celebrate the recipients of the first Wellness Together Mental Health Innovator Award.
  • The Wellness Together Mental Health Innovator Awards, sponsored by Blue Shield of California, will be presented at the 7th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, in partnership with the California Department of Education, held on September 7-8th, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • "Since 2019, Blue Shield's BlueSky youth mental health initiative and Wellness Together have worked to provide culturally responsive mental health supports for middle and high school students in California.

Nonprofit Wellness Together selected as Pinterest Purpose Partner to Support Student Mental Health and Social Connection

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Together, a California-based national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, delivers on-campus mental health services for students and educators. Wellness Together is a leading force in the realm of youth mental health with a mission to prioritize student well-being and remove barriers to access.

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  • Wellness Together is a leading force in the realm of youth mental health with a mission to prioritize student well-being and remove barriers to access.Wellness Together was selected as a Pinterest Purpose Partner for 2023, to support its exceptional work in promoting student well-being, fostering social connections, and reshaping the landscape of accessing mental health support.
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Together, a California-based national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, delivers on-campus mental health services for students and educators.
  • Wellness Together was selected as a Pinterest Purpose Partner for 2023, to support its exceptional work in promoting student well-being, fostering social connections, and reshaping the landscape of accessing mental health support.
  • Wellness Together was selected as a Pinterest Purpose Partner for 2023, to support its exceptional work in promoting student well-being, fostering social connections, and reshaping the landscape of accessing mental health support.

'Back to School' gets safer for nearly a half million food allergy students in California, thanks to 11-year-old youth Zacky Muñoz

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Now available to all school districts statewide, the guide helps staff and parents protect students with food allergies at school and minimize the risk of food anaphylaxis during school meals.

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  • Now available to all school districts statewide, the guide helps staff and parents protect students with food allergies at school and minimize the risk of food anaphylaxis during school meals.
  • And now I know that my Superpower can help change the world.
  • "  -Zacky Muñoz
    "Having food allergies makes you different but being different is not a bad thing, not one bit," young Muñoz adds.
  • An estimated 466,886 diagnosed California students with food allergies, ages 5-18, will benefit from this law with the online California Food Allergy Resource Guide, providing guidance to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools on the importance of food allergy management and treatment.

California Launches Statewide Campaign to Decrease Missed School Days Due to Dental Problems

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The campaign emphasizes the application of sealants as a preventive measure against tooth decay.

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  • The campaign emphasizes the application of sealants as a preventive measure against tooth decay.
  • The initiative aims to promote the application of sealants to combat tooth decay and encourage Californians to make the most of their Medi-Cal dental benefits.
  • As part of the campaign, Smile, California launched a mobile dental van tour that will bring sealants to children and youth residing in rural parts of the state.
  • This collaborative statewide push aims to encourage parents and guardians to schedule dental checkups for their children and to request they have molar sealants applied.

Frog Street Forms Advisory Council of Early Childhood Leaders

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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DALLAS, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frog Street, an early-childhood education company whose curriculum products for learners from birth-5 are used in classrooms across the country, announces the formation of its first-ever, expert Advisory Council. The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities. Together, they will play a vital role in guiding Frog Street in product development, and in providing critical insights in service of Frog Street's mission - to empower connected learning communities that inspire confidence and kindness in each child.

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  • The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities.
  • "Frog Street is firmly committed to delivering curriculum and supports that meet the highest educational standards and are continually improved based on input from early childhood educators and experts," said Lee Ramsayer, Chief Executive Officer of Frog Street.
  • Frog Street's Advisory Council consists of 10 early childhood leaders with decades of experience in the industry, including:
    Bob Bialas, Executive VP of Children and Head Start Services, Lutheran Services, Tampa FL
    Bialas joined Lutheran Services Florida in 2019 after retiring as a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Captain.
  • The Advisory Council will attend Frog Street's upcoming Splash 2023 Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort from July 20-22, 2023.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Expands Footprint in California With Acquisition of Lattice Educational Services

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA , July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports, today announced the acquisition of Lattice Educational Services (Lattice), a California Department of Education (CDE) nonpublic school program located in the heart of Sonoma County.

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  • PHILADELPHIA , July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports, today announced the acquisition of Lattice Educational Services (Lattice), a California Department of Education (CDE) nonpublic school program located in the heart of Sonoma County.
  • The acquisition expands SESI’s special educational offerings, providing critical support to more students and their families throughout Northern California.
  • The acquisition allows SESI to leverage its extensive resources and expertise to enhance both the education and support services offered at Lattice, while ensuring the continued success of its student body.
  • “It fills us with immense pride to welcome Lattice into the SESI family,” said Dawn Thomas, president of SESI.