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KYRON LEARNING SELECTED BY WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SAGA EDUCATION, RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, AND OTHERS TO AMPLIFY THEIR LEARNING SOLUTIONS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyron Learning, a company focused on providing learners equitable access to great instructors, today announced the general availability of the Kyron platform, a learning environment that utilizes discussion-based lessons, powered by generative AI, to amplify and scale great teachers. Customers currently using the Kyron platform to enhance their learning solutions include: Western Governors University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Saga Education, Relay Graduate School of Education, Baltimore City Public Schools, Cambiar Education / Run the Future, and KIPP Chicago Public Schools.

Key Points: 
  • Customers currently using the Kyron platform to enhance their learning solutions include: Western Governors University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Saga Education, Relay Graduate School of Education, Baltimore City Public Schools, Cambiar Education / Run the Future, and KIPP Chicago Public Schools.
  • By leveraging the Kyron Learning platform, educational institutions and learning solution providers can take advantage of the AI-based learning framework Kyron has created and use it to create state-of-the art interactive learning content in a matter of minutes.
  • "Our partners are tackling a diverse set of important problems using the Kyron platform," says Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning.
  • Illinois Institute of Technology: Illinois Tech is using Kyron in their Coursera-based Managerial Economics courses to provide on-demand, differentiated instruction on frequently asked questions.

Maryland Organizations Inspire Inclusivity and Economic Development Through Awards, Programming, and More

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Marketing Partnership, which helps drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that are part of the partnership.

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  • "We celebrate the continued achievements of our Maryland businesses, helping us to drive economic development, grow jobs, attract and retain talented workers, and contribute to an outstanding climate for business in our state."
  • His commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace where associates are supported and inspired continues to grow a thriving workplace environment.
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    TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, continues to invest in Maryland technology startups including PediaMetrix, Rendr, VirgilHR, and more.
  • As a proactive driver of economic development in the Baltimore region, Tradepoint Atlantic is dedicated to making successful strides toward a more inclusive and thriving business community.

KYRON LEARNING OPENS ITS AI-BASED LEARNING PLATFORM TO ALL LEARNING SOLUTION PROVIDERS, FUELED BY A $14.6 MILLION SERIES A RAISE

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyron Learning, a startup focused on providing learners equitable access to great instructors, today announced that it will use its recent Series A funding to make its AI-based learning platform available to all learning solution providers. The platform uses interactive video in its lessons, powered by AI, to turn what has traditionally been a one-way monologue into a vibrant two-way conversation– just like a live tutoring session. In addition, Kyron Learning announces that it has received a $850,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to further build out its K-12 math curriculum and to study the efficacy of interactive video as a mechanism in learning environments– all in support of both organizations' goals of bringing quality educational opportunities to underserved learner populations.

Key Points: 
  • "With this announcement, we're opening the Kyron Learning platform up to other learning solution providers so that they can leverage the same cutting-edge AI technology that we've developed for ourselves.
  • We're bullish on what they and their customers are doing with the Kyron Learning platform, and can't wait to see these learning solutions in the market."
  • The Kyron Learning platform is available immediately to learning solution providers and educational institutions.
  • To explore leveraging the Kyron Learning platform for your own use case, go to http://www.kyronlearning.com .

HMH's Center for Model Schools Launches Advisory Board and Announces Esteemed Senior Fellows

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that its leadership consulting organization, the Center for Model Schools, has launched its first advisory board and confirmed its latest cohort of distinguished senior fellows comprised of industry leaders, practitioners and trailblazers in K-12 education. Across both groups, members will play pivotal roles in advancing the Center's mission to empower educational leaders and foster meaningful change in school districts nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "The Center for Model Schools is a place where districts can deepen the skills needed to transform insight into action and create environments where all learners succeed," said Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner of the Center for Model Schools.
  • The Center is privileged to be surrounded by the talented individuals that make up our advisory board and senior fellows and we are excited to work together to inspire change in the education community."
  • The newly established advisory board will provide critical insight and feedback on the Center's work and amplify its reach.
  • In addition, advisory board members will develop content for the Center and participate in the Transformational Leadership Network, which connects leaders faced with similar challenges.

Baltimore City Public Schools Pledges $1 Million to Support Educators Across the District

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) today announced that it is allocating $1 million to help its pre-K to 12th grade educators access supplemental classroom resources. The collaboration between City Schools and DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, will empower educators to enhance instruction with additional supplies for their classrooms. Each City Schools teacher with a DonorsChoose request costing $600 and under can receive up to $300 in project funding, as long as funds last.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) today announced that it is allocating $1 million to help its pre-K to 12th grade educators access supplemental classroom resources.
  • The collaboration between City Schools and DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, will empower educators to enhance instruction with additional supplies for their classrooms.
  • "Baltimore City Public Schools recognizes the passion, creativity, and frontline wisdom their teachers have, and City Schools is showing this trust by uplifting the DonorsChoose projects their educators create on behalf of their students."
  • The new collaboration between City Schools and DonorsChoose will further the support for Baltimore educators.

Highland Electric Fleets Has Provided One Million Miles of Healthier Air to America's Children

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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BEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a Service in North America, today announced that the company has provided over one million miles of clean, healthy air to children across America and their communities. In honor of this year's National School Bus Safety Week, Highland's landmark milestone is equivalent to the company's electric school buses circling the Earth's circumference nearly 40 times, or taking two trips back and forth between the Earth and the Moon.

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  • On the heels of National School Bus Safety Week, the nation's leading electric school bus provider reinforces its mission of providing cleaner, healthier student transportation to all
    BEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Electric Fleets , the leading provider of school bus fleet Electrification-as-a Service in North America, today announced that the company has provided over one million miles of clean, healthy air to children across America and their communities.
  • "Electric school buses are an easy and accessible way for students, faculty and communities to have immediate access to clean transportation and improved air quality," said Duncan McIntyre, CEO and founder at Highland.
  • "Our electric school buses have now driven the equivalent of 3,000 trips between New York City and Los Angeles – removing an estimated 1,800,000 pounds of equivalent CO2 from the air while providing cleaner air to all along their routes.
  • Highland looks forward to continuing to electrify America and bringing communities their next million miles of clean air."

Concentric Educational Solutions Announces $5 Million in Series A Funding from New Markets Venture Partners to Expand Work Addressing Chronic Absenteeism, Opportunity Gaps, and Teacher Shortages in Urban Districts

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Concentric Educational Solutions (CES), the leading Black-owned education support system that partners with schools to offer resources to address barriers impacting students, families, and staff, announced $5 million in Series A funding from New Markets Venture Partners (New Markets), one of the nation's leading education and workforce investors. In total, Black founders have received less than 1 percent of venture capital (2021). With this funding, the company will hire and accelerate growth and build out its suite of services and philanthropic foundation to support students in their homes and in schools. 

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  • Furthermore, earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education announced its redoubling efforts and redeploying resources to combat chronic absenteeism.
  • In order to improve regular school attendance among low-income and minority students, CES has established a proven reputation in schools by effectively combating chronic absenteeism during the pandemic.
  • Student progress is shared through CES' mobile app with real-time data and information with parents, educators, and administrators to support the student.
  • "Concentric Educational Solutions firmly believes in the potential for every student to succeed," said Dr. Daryl Kennedy, Regional Assistant Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Omnilert Director of AI to Present at GSX as its Gun Detection Technology Continues to be Adopted Across the Country

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnilert, a leader in active shooter and emergency notification solutions, today announced that its Director of AI, Chad Green, will be presenting at next week's GSX 2023 in Dallas, Texas. He will discuss the importance of combining visual gun detection intelligence with a nearly instantaneous automated response and communication as the key factor to save lives in moments of gun violence or mass shootings. The company will also be showcasing live gun detection demonstrations of its software and successful VMS integrations with partners such as Avigilon, Genetec and Milestone in booth #3446.

Key Points: 
  • The company will also be showcasing live gun detection demonstrations of its software and successful VMS integrations with partners such as Avigilon, Genetec and Milestone in booth #3446.
  • Omnilert Gun Detect has emerged as one of the most effective active shooter solutions to help minimize the devastating impacts of mass shooting events.
  • Omnilert Gun Detect is used by several hundred schools and other organizations including hospitals, government institutions and commercial companies.
  • We must better protect our people and we have technologies available to detect gun threats today —not in the future.

Portland Superintendent to Lead Council of the Great City Schools

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.
  • The 156-member board is composed of the superintendent and a school board member from each of the 78 big-city school districts represented by the Council.
  • Rounding out the Council's 2023-24 leadership team will be Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, who has been elected to the secretary-treasurer post.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Guadalupe, Marcia, and Sonja as our new officers," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.

Saga Education Takes the Next Step to Become a One-Stop-Shop for Both Math and Literacy Tutoring by Partnering with Success for All

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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This collaboration is the result of Saga's most recent efforts to become a full service support partner for districts and state education agencies in both literacy and math tutoring.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration is the result of Saga's most recent efforts to become a full service support partner for districts and state education agencies in both literacy and math tutoring.
  • Saga is dedicated to supporting the need of helping K-3 students regain and accelerate literacy competency.
  • Success for All Foundation offers Tutoring with the Lightning Squad, which provides tutoring in a 1:4 ratio with an interactive, research-based proven curriculum.
  • According to Saga Education, focusing in these high priority areas is the pathway to scale evidence-based high impact tutoring nationwide.