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St. George's University School of Medicine Re-Approved By New York State Department of Education for Clinical Clerkships for Full Seven-Year Term

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

TRUE BLUE, Grenada, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. George's University's School of Medicine has received renewed approval from the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) for long-term clinical clerkships at affiliated hospitals and health systems in the state.

Key Points: 
  • TRUE BLUE, Grenada, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. George's University's School of Medicine has received renewed approval from the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) for long-term clinical clerkships at affiliated hospitals and health systems in the state.
  • The School of Medicine also demonstrated that it is financially stable, and that students have access to sufficient space, reference materials, and information technology platforms.
  • The re-approval by NYSED ensures continued access to New York State clinical sites for training following passage of the USMLE Step 1 exam.
  • New York, together with California, Florida, Georgia and New Jersey, are the states which require recognition for clinical training.

Russell Sage College Partners with edX to Develop Hybrid Occupational and Physical Therapy Degrees

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

TROY, N.Y. and LANHAM, Md., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Sage College and edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), have announced a new partnership to develop and launch two hybrid degrees, a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), with Sage's School of Health Sciences. The MSOT degree will be the first hybrid occupational therapy program available on edX.org.

Key Points: 
  • The MSOT degree will be the first hybrid occupational therapy program available on edX.org.
  • This hybrid approach helps expand access to education and fill a critical need for occupation therapy and physical therapy professionals.
  • Sage and edX will work closely together on clinical fieldwork experiences for each cohort, leveraging edX's dedicated clinical placement team.
  • Russell Sage College enrolls approximately 2,300 students in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs on campuses in Albany and Troy, New York, and online.

NYSED Awards $4.25 Million to BMCC for Literacy Zone and Digital Works Programs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

For more than 30 years, BMCC has provided high quality Adult Basic Education, ESOL and High School Equivalency programs.

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  • For more than 30 years, BMCC has provided high quality Adult Basic Education, ESOL and High School Equivalency programs.
  • With the NYSED grants, BMCC can continue to provide the educational component of these offerings in partnership with organizations that offer necessary wrap around services, case management, and career training.
  • The NYSED award strengthens BMCCs fruitful partnerships with the Citys community organizations through the Bridges Literacy Zone at Hamilton Madison House, the Chinatown East River Literacy Zone at the Educational Alliance and the Lower East Side Literacy Zone at P.S.
  • All three Literacy Zones address the literacy and English language proficiency needs of individuals and families by referring them to appropriate educational programs leading to college and post-secondary programs.

Nationally Accredited Allen School of Health Sciences Launches New Healthcare Management Program, Open to Alumni

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alumni of the Allen School of Health Sciences, the respected New York-based healthcare educational facility, can now pursue continuing education in the all-new Healthcare Management program.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Alumni of the Allen School of Health Sciences, the respected New York-based healthcare educational facility, can now pursue continuing education in the all-new Healthcare Management program.
  • About the Allen School of Health Sciences: Since 1961, the Allen School of Health Sciences has served as a trusted provider of healthcare education and training.
  • The Allen School of Health Sciences is a nationally accredited and a licensed educational facility.
  • For more information about the Allen School of Health Sciences and the new Healthcare Management Program, please contact The Allen School of Health Sciences at 718-243-1700 or [email protected]

New York State Education Department Approves IXL's Real-Time Diagnostic to Assess K-12 students

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has added IXL's Real-Time Diagnostic to its list of approved assessments. All schools and districts in New York can now use the diagnostic to more accurately track student progress and teacher effectiveness, as required by state regulations. IXL is used by nearly 30 percent of all K-12 students in New York, accounting for approximately 900,000 learners.

Key Points: 
  • All schools and districts in New York can now use the diagnostic to more accurately track student progress and teacher effectiveness, as required by state regulations.
  • IXL is used by nearly 30 percent of all K-12 students in New York, accounting for approximately 900,000 learners.
  • New York evaluates the impact educators, schools and districts have on student achievement through Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPRs).
  • SLOs are ambitious, measurable academic goals set for an educator's students based on past performance data.

ChildCare Education Institute earns CTLE sponsor status from New York State Education Department

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the No.
  • 1 online training provider dedicated exclusively to the early childhood care and education workforce, is now an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor in the state of New York.
  • Our status as a CTLE sponsor speaks volumes to our commitment to early childhood care professionals, says Maria C. Taylor , President and CEO of CCEI.
  • Educators must take CTLE from an NYSED approved sponsor, and were proud our online professional development courses met the Departments rigorous requirements.