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TouchMath Named a Finalist in Two Categories for the 2023 Supes' Choice Awards

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces TouchMath was named a finalist in two categories for the Supes' Choice Awards. TouchMath was named a finalist in the "Excellence for Special Education" and "Math Instructional Solution" categories.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TouchMath , a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces TouchMath was named a finalist in two categories for the Supes' Choice Awards .
  • TouchMath was named a finalist in the "Excellence for Special Education" and "Math Instructional Solution" categories.
  • The judges chose the Supes' Choice Awards finalists based on each solution's demonstrated commitment to student outcomes, innovation and ingenuity, client support, interactivity and engagement.
  • The official winners will be revealed at the 2023 Supes' Choice Awards Gala on Friday, December 8, 2023.

33 Semifinalists Vie for $1 Million Yass Prize

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the inaugural Yass Summit, held October 10 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, a diverse group of 33 Semifinalists for the $1 million Yass Prize were announced, while a major new organization was unveiled to meet the needs of a growing movement of transformational education providers. 

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  • The new Yass Center for Education will combine the forces of the Yass Prize and CER into a new national force.
  • This year's Yass Prize Semifinalists will be the guiding light for the renewed mission of the Yass Center.
  • The prestigious $1 million Yass Prize is considered the Pulitzer of Education Innovation, according to Forbes Chief Content Editor, Randall Lane.
  • In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative will distribute nearly $20 million in 2023.

Gaming Concepts Introduces Streaming and Shoutcasting Courses

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2023) - Gaming Concepts is thrilled to unveil its two latest courses, Gaming Concepts: Streaming and Gaming Concepts: Shoutcasting .

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  • Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2023) - Gaming Concepts is thrilled to unveil its two latest courses, Gaming Concepts: Streaming and Gaming Concepts: Shoutcasting .
  • The Gaming Concepts: Shoutcasting course offers students a chance to immerse themselves in the world of esports commentary.
  • With Gaming Concepts: Streaming and Gaming Concepts: Shoutcasting, Gaming Concepts continues its commitment to innovative, engaging, and holistic education.
  • Interested parties can dive deeper into this exciting intersection of gaming and education at the Gaming Concepts website .

Institute for Education Innovation Appoints Tom Burton as Chief Academic Officer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, today announced the appointment of Tom Burton as its new Chief Academic Officer. As Chief Academic Officer, Burton will draw from more than 35 years of experience as a proven and dynamic school leader to develop leadership development experiences and content for IEI's national summits, as well as facilitate the rollout of new open regional workshops focused on leadership development for educators at all levels, including teachers and building administrators.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), a national school superintendent think tank working to ensure that empowered leaders have the influence, access, resources, and support they need to empower their students, today announced the appointment of Tom Burton as its new Chief Academic Officer.
  • "As one of the most respected superintendent voices in K-12 education known for his innovative leadership, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives to IEI that will enhance our members' learning opportunities," said Doug Roberts, CEO and founder of the Institute for Education Innovation.
  • IEI hosts various member events designed to develop and nurture novel ideas to affect meaningful and sustainable change in K-12 education.
  • Creating equitable opportunities for students to help them define a pathway with durable skills for their future was always the ultimate goal," said Burton.

TÜV Rheinland North America Forges Strategic Partnerships to Drive Technological Advancements

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland North America is pleased to announce its intent to form strategic alliances with industry leaders including AMETEK-CTS, ETS- Lindgren, Fair-Rite, Innova, and Rohde & Schwarz for its new Technology and Innovation Center located in Massachusetts.

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  • BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland North America is pleased to announce its intent to form strategic alliances with industry leaders including AMETEK-CTS, ETS- Lindgren, Fair-Rite, Innova, and Rohde & Schwarz for its new Technology and Innovation Center located in Massachusetts.
  • This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 20,000 square feet, will serve as a dynamic hub for comprehensive trainings, advanced laboratory testing, and collaborative office space.
  • With the cooperation of these industry leaders, TÜV Rheinland will facilitate the integration of essential equipment, enabling the delivery of holistic customer solutions.
  • Manufacturers can now conduct comprehensive EMC testing, optimize their product development processes by reducing time-to-market, and ensure compliance with industry standards."

Institute for Education Innovation Calls for Nominations for the Third Annual Supes' Choice Awards

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation, a national school superintendent think tank that serves as the bridge between district leaders and the K-12 industry to develop solutions to the greatest challenges in education, has opened the call for nominations for its third annual Supes' Choice Awards. The Supes' Choice Awards provide a unique opportunity for edtech companies to receive recognition and coveted feedback from superintendents about their products and solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Education Innovation , a national school superintendent think tank that serves as the bridge between district leaders and the K-12 industry to develop solutions to the greatest challenges in education, has opened the call for nominations for its third annual Supes' Choice Awards .
  • The Supes' Choice Awards provide a unique opportunity for edtech companies to receive recognition and coveted feedback from superintendents about their products and solutions.
  • "Today's edtech visionaries have elevated learning experiences to drive our students' engagement while addressing the challenges that can impact their success," said Doug Roberts, founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI).
  • This year's award categories will be evaluated on a commitment to student outcomes, innovation and ingenuity, client support, interactivity, and engagement:

$5 million grant to help platform provide a boost for teachers

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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PETAL has now received a major boost from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation: a $5 million grant to establish the Ilene M. Dresner Endowed Fund for Educational Innovation.

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  • PETAL has now received a major boost from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation: a $5 million grant to establish the Ilene M. Dresner Endowed Fund for Educational Innovation.
  • The fund’s name honors the late Ilene Dresner, a 1969 graduate of the School of Education and Human Development.
  • Dresner’s husband, Bruce Dresner, also an alumnus, sits on the foundation’s board and has a long history of engagement and support with the University.
  • “How can I design a journey for them that will enable their mastery of the concepts and skills they need?

TaskUs Launches Technology and Innovation Center in Chennai, India

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world’s most innovative companies, today launched its first Technology and Innovation Center.

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  • NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world’s most innovative companies, today launched its first Technology and Innovation Center.
  • Located in Chennai, India, the Center houses developers building next generation technologies such as Generative AI and Machine Learning products for TaskUs clients and operations around the world.
  • “TaskUs’ vision is to become the world’s largest tech-enabled business service provider, helping clients solve their most complex problems,” said Chandra Venkataramani, Chief Information Officer at TaskUs.
  • We’ll continue to invest in and expand our new Technology and Innovation Center over the long term,” concluded Venkataramani.

TÜV Rheinland North America completes the foundation of its new Technology and Innovation Center

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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BOXBOROUGH, Mass., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland North America completes the structural foundation of its new Technology and Innovation Center (TIC), located in the Boston area.

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  • BOXBOROUGH, Mass., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland North America completes the structural foundation of its new Technology and Innovation Center (TIC), located in the Boston area.
  • As leaders in the sector, TÜV Rheinland has a firm conviction that being pioneers that will allow us to shape the future of a world that is safer and more sustainable place," said Michael Cronin, Vice President of Sales at TÜV Rheinland North America.
  • As construction proceeds we will share additional information on the benefits to our customers, employees, and technical professionals available through the Technology and Innovation Center.
  • Click here to learn more about our Technology and Innovation Center.

Why We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Bard has sparked concerns about plagiarism in high school and college. However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children.

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  • However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children.
  • "From prehistoric cave paintings to modern-day street art, we are driven to express ourselves creatively from an early age.
  • When we adapt a well-known recipe or figure out how to balance our budget, we apply strategic thinking originally practiced in the elementary classroom.
  • Large districts such as New York City Schools have already banned the use of these tools in the classroom.