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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Tanya Belcheff as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “We are thrilled that Dr. Belcheff has accepted the role as our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN.
  • “She is an outstanding faculty member and has been very active and passionate in her support of our numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives.
  • “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Dr. Belcheff said.

Assessment HQ Updated with 2022-23 State Assessment Scores in Reading, Math

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Assessment HQ now features three years of post-pandemic results for most states, providing the clearest picture of statewide testing results and increasing public access to a critical indicator of how schools are serving students.

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  • Assessment HQ now features three years of post-pandemic results for most states, providing the clearest picture of statewide testing results and increasing public access to a critical indicator of how schools are serving students.
  • The site provides a snapshot of state compliance with the federal reporting requirement (as measured by the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA) to provide participation data for all students and student groups — an important element of full transparency.
  • Currently, 42 states and Washington, D.C. have released their data, of which 26 are fully compliant with federal law.
  • Some notable clarifications:
    Seven states and Washington, D.C. have not yet released data meeting ESSA score reporting requirements.

Frontier Nursing University Names Paula Alexander-Delpech as the University’s First Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.
  • The role of the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is to fully incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to promote student success and retention throughout the FNU community.
  • “Utilizing her expertise as our first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is an essential step in infusing DEI efforts throughout the university’s operations.
  • “I am honored to be appointed to this new role as the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success,” Dr. Alexander-Delpech said.

Delta College Enhances Flexibility and Diversity of Mental Health Support

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NATICK, Mass., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta College, today, announced a partnership with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to enhance and expand the college's existing counseling capabilities. Delta brings in Uwill to supplement existing campus resources and to address the increased mental health support and crisis needs. Uwill's proprietary technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.

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  • Delta brings in Uwill to supplement existing campus resources and to address the increased mental health support and crisis needs.
  • Uwill's proprietary technology facilitates immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.
  • "We believe that prioritizing mental health is vital in creating an environment where students can flourish academically, personally, and professionally," said Shelly Raube, Dean of Student Success at Delta College.
  • Uwill partners with students from all 50 states at institutions including Michigan State University, Sheridan College, Gettysburg College, and University of Michigan.

American Public University System Announces New Career Coaching Partnership with LifeRamp

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Putting yet another leading-edge career development tool into the hands of students at American Military University and American Public University, American Public University System is launching a new partnership with LifeRamp, a coaching technology company. Undergraduate and graduate students who have completed nearly all of their degree programs will have one full year of access to LifeRamp's Launch 360° coaching service in four languages (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese), including LifeRamp's life and career coaching platform, and one-to-one personalized sessions with an experienced LifeRamp Coach.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Putting yet another leading-edge career development tool into the hands of students at American Military University and American Public University , American Public University System is launching a new partnership with LifeRamp , a coaching technology company.
  • "We started LifeRamp to bring the transformative power of professional coaching to people much earlier in their career and life journeys," said LifeRamp Founder and CEO Michael Huckaby.
  • LifeRamp coaching, which is International Coaching Federation (ICF)-certified, is the latest enhancement to the University's existing career coaching services, which include supplemental, professional, and executive coaching services through certified vendors.
  • This includes access to:
    An AI-powered resume building platform,
    An online job board built for our students and alums,
    Virtual career fairs and events,
    Resume reviews, career guides and career exploration.

PowerSchool Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PWSC) (“PowerSchool” or the “Company”), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PWSC) (“PowerSchool” or the “Company”), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “These third quarter results showcase our ability to build scale, operate with efficiency, and generate value," said PowerSchool CEO Hardeep Gulati.
  • Enables PowerSchool to centralize, enrich, and innovate the communication processes that have been fragmented and inefficient for both districts and parents.
  • Commenting on the Company’s financial results, Eric Shander, PowerSchool President and CFO, added, “We are pleased to see such consistent execution across our teams in this third quarter as we balance our revenue growth objectives with our goals around profitability and cash flow.

AmeriCorps and the Clinton Foundation Host Summit Celebrating 30th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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The summit, “AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward,” marked the 30th anniversary of President Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act – the law that created AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.

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  • The summit, “AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward,” marked the 30th anniversary of President Clinton signing the National and Community Trust Act – the law that created AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
  • For 30 years, AmeriCorps has supported our nation’s most pressing needs.
  • In the days and weeks following the September 11th attacks, hundreds of AmeriCorps members and volunteers raised their hands to serve as caseworkers and helped displaced families.
  • Today, 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers continue to answer America’s call in all 50 states, territories, and scores of Native Nations," said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

The Institute for Value-Based Medicine® from The American Journal of Managed Care® Hosts Event to Address Food Insecurity, Obesity and Chronic Conditions in Louisiana

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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The Institute for Value-Based Medicine (IVBM) is renowned for promoting value-based care and advancing healthcare practices.

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  • The Institute for Value-Based Medicine (IVBM) is renowned for promoting value-based care and advancing healthcare practices.
  • This upcoming event brings together panels of distinguished healthcare and community experts who will delve into the latest innovations of value-based care.
  • Together, they will discuss ways to address food insecurity, obesity and chronic conditions, which are major challenges in Louisiana.
  • Lacking access to nutritional food can lead to or worsen chronic conditions, or those that require ongoing medical attention.

ParentSquare's New Best Practice Guide Explains How to Measure and Improve Family Engagement

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research consistently shows that family engagement is the number one predictor of students' academic achievement and long-term success. To help K12 districts better track and improve families' involvement in students' education, ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has published a new best practice guide for district leaders titled "From Theory to Practice: Measure and Enhance Your Family Engagement for Student Success."

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  • To help K12 districts better track and improve families' involvement in students' education, ParentSquare , the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has published a new best practice guide for district leaders titled " From Theory to Practice: Measure and Enhance Your Family Engagement for Student Success ."
  • The family engagement guide addresses three core questions:
    2.
  • The 15-page guide shares six ways in which family engagement factors into student success.
  • In its final sections, the best practice guide briefly recaps key takeaways and gives tips for enhancing the results of the actionable ideas it has offered.

Husson Awarded More Than $2 Million to Improve Retention and Graduation Rates for Low-Income Students

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BANGOR, MAINE, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University has received a more than $2 million federal grant that will fund important new resources to help improve retention and graduation rates for low-income students through enhanced resources and new technology.

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  • BANGOR, MAINE, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University has received a more than $2 million federal grant that will fund important new resources to help improve retention and graduation rates for low-income students through enhanced resources and new technology.
  • It will also be used to enhance academic advising services and improve technology access and support for students.
  • “This new funding will help our students achieve their goals and help our staff better support them in doing so.
  • We are so grateful and look forward to putting the new initiative into action at Husson University,” said Dr. Robert Clark, Husson University president.