Curriculum

Cambium Learning Group Named a Winner and 18-Time Finalist at The EdTech Awards 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Cambium Learning Group , the education essentials company, today announced that the company, as well as three of its brands, were recognized 18 times as finalists across 12 categories at this year’s EdTech Awards.

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  • Cambium Learning Group , the education essentials company, today announced that the company, as well as three of its brands, were recognized 18 times as finalists across 12 categories at this year’s EdTech Awards.
  • Cambium Learning Group, ExploreLearning, Learning A-Z, and Lexia were acknowledged for their innovative curriculum, professional learning, assessment solutions and K-12 leadership.
  • “Warm and hearty congratulations to all The EdTech Awards 2024 finalists and Winners – very, very well done!
  • At Cambium, our purpose is to ensure every teacher and every student feel seen, valued and supported,” said Ashley Andersen Zantop, Chairman and CEO of Cambium Learning.

Imagine Learning Launches AI-Enhanced Tutoring to Meet Demand for Personalized Support

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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"At Imagine Learning, we firmly believe that embracing AI doesn’t replace human intelligence, it enhances it,” said Jonathan Grayer, CEO of Imagine Learning.

Key Points: 
  • "At Imagine Learning, we firmly believe that embracing AI doesn’t replace human intelligence, it enhances it,” said Jonathan Grayer, CEO of Imagine Learning.
  • Imagine Learning's platform bridges this gap through key features like:
    AI-enhanced tutoring with human guidance: Imagine Learning’s AI-driven communication system enables real-time, on-demand tutoring support accessible anytime, anywhere — adjusting to each student's learning level, interests, and preferred language — to promote an interactive educational space.
  • The AI-enabled tutoring platform is set to enhance a range of Imagine Learning's offerings, including Imagine Edgenuity®, Imagine EdgeEX, Imagine MyPath®, and Imagine Math®, and is currently being piloted within Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics.
  • Imagine Learning is committed to leveraging generative AI to support educators and enhance the educational experience of students.

Arkansas ARVA Senior One of Two to Win National Student Advisor Award

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free online public school with students in all 75 Arkansas counties, announced that May Litaker, a 17-year-old senior from Floral (Independence County), has earned an Outstanding Student Advisor Award from the national Stride Career and College Prep Student Advisory Council.

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  • Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free online public school with students in all 75 Arkansas counties, announced that May Litaker, a 17-year-old senior from Floral (Independence County), has earned an Outstanding Student Advisor Award from the national Stride Career and College Prep Student Advisory Council.
  • Litaker, who will graduate from ARVA in May with honors, is one of only two students in the U.S. — and the only student in Arkansas — to receive the award, which includes a $600 grant.
  • Litaker’s projects focused on social media marketing, a good fit for her areas of study at ARVA, which include advertising and graphic design.
  • ARVA has also been able to offer educational experiences and workforce development opportunities that other local schools might not offer.

Jonas Nursing & AACN Announce a Call for Applications for the New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Scholars

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today, Jonas Nursing , a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announce the launch of the eighth cohort of the Jonas Scholars program.

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  • Today, Jonas Nursing , a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announce the launch of the eighth cohort of the Jonas Scholars program.
  • Under next-generation family leadership, Jonas Nursing will bolster this initiative with a redesigned curriculum focused on preparing future nursing faculty leaders through four key pillars: mentoring, leadership development, policy, and teaching.
  • Jonas Nursing is the signature impact area of Jonas Philanthropies, whose other impact areas include Vision Health, Children’s Environmental Health, and Nature-Based Climate Solutions.
  • For more details about the Jonas Scholars program, visit AACN’s website or contact Noah Brown, Jonas Grant Manager, at [email protected] .

Arizona College of Nursing Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Academic Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona College of Nursing announced two additions to its executive leadership team. Dominick Muracco, J. D., joins the organization as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel while Jason Dunne, DNP, MSN, RN, steps into the role of Chief Academic Officer.

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  • Dominick Muracco joins the company as Chief Compliance Officer, while Jason Dunne is named Chief Academic Officer
    LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona College of Nursing announced two additions to its executive leadership team.
  • Dominick Muracco, J. D., joins the organization as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel while Jason Dunne, DNP, MSN, RN, steps into the role of Chief Academic Officer.
  • As Chief Compliance Officer, Muracco will lead regulatory partnership efforts, including the College's continued compliance and program expansion efforts.
  • Prior to joining Arizona College of Nursing, Muracco served as the Chief Compliance Officer for Hertz.

UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS UNHOUSED PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH $225,000 THREE-YEAR GRANT TO LA-BASED HARVEST HOME

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Home, a Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of unhoused pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support, and programs that equip women to become great mothers, has received a three-year grant of $225,000 from the Unlikely Collaborators Foundation .

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Home, a Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of unhoused pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support, and programs that equip women to become great mothers, has received a three-year grant of $225,000 from the Unlikely Collaborators Foundation .
  • It is also a challenging experience, as new moms balance employment, childcare, and maintaining their home," said Sarah Wilson, Executive Director, Harvest Home.
  • "Collaborating with Harvest Home is an incredible opportunity to expand a mother's Perception Box towards greater self-compassion," said Elizabeth R. Koch, Founder of Unlikely Collaborators Foundation and Unlikely Collaborators.
  • For more information about Harvest Home, please visit https://www.harvesthomela.org/ ; and for more information about Unlikely Collaborators, please visit https://www.unlikelycollaborators.com/ .

Tompkins Conservation places archive at the Stanford University Libraries in support of ongoing field studies and research in Chile and Argentina

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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STANFORD, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tompkins Conservation and its co-founders and benefactors, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and the late Douglas R. Tompkins, are donating their personal archives as well as the archive of their conservation and rewilding work in South America to the Stanford University Libraries. These historical, legal, and scientific records will directly benefit the faculty and students who are continuing Stanford's longstanding tradition of conducting field studies and research in Chile and Argentina, as well as those interested in land conservation initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • We are especially grateful to Kris Tompkins for the placement of the archive at Stanford where well-intentioned scholars and eco-environmentalists will make excellent use of it."
  • Stanford University, the alma mater of many McDivitts, has been formative in the education and values of my family.
  • The Kristine McDivitt Tompkins Collection documents its namesake's career as the former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. and the current president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation.
  • Thus, the goals of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability closely align with the wonderful work of Tompkins Conservation."

Tompkins Conservation places archive at the Stanford University Libraries in support of ongoing field studies and research in Chile and Argentina

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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STANFORD, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tompkins Conservation and its co-founders and benefactors, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and the late Douglas R. Tompkins, are donating their personal archives as well as the archive of their conservation and rewilding work in South America to the Stanford University Libraries. These historical, legal, and scientific records will directly benefit the faculty and students who are continuing Stanford's longstanding tradition of conducting field studies and research in Chile and Argentina, as well as those interested in land conservation initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • We are especially grateful to Kris Tompkins for the placement of the archive at Stanford where well-intentioned scholars and eco-environmentalists will make excellent use of it."
  • Stanford University, the alma mater of many McDivitts, has been formative in the education and values of my family.
  • Thus, the goals of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability closely align with the wonderful work of Tompkins Conservation."
  • An event celebrating the Tompkins Conservation and Tompkins Family archives is scheduled on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Traitel Building on the Stanford campus.

Phoenix East Aviation and MzeroA Online Ground School Join Forces to Propel Aviation Education Forward

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) proudly announces its selection of MzeroA Online Ground School (MzeroA) as the exclusive ground school provider for its Part 141 flight training courses.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) proudly announces its selection of MzeroA Online Ground School (MzeroA) as the exclusive ground school provider for its Part 141 flight training courses.
  • This collaboration marks an innovative advancement in the quality of modern aviation education for aspiring pilots.
  • "As a passionate advocate for pilot education and training excellence, I am excited to be teaming with MzeroA to improve our training curriculum.
  • Together, with Phoenix East Aviation, we are positioned to equip a new generation of pilots with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of aviation."

The Reading League Launches Groundbreaking Curriculum Navigation Reports: How Well Do Widely Used Curricula Align With the Science of Reading?

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reading League , a nonprofit organization leading the advancement of evidence-aligned reading instruction, is proud to launch its Curriculum Navigation Reports.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reading League , a nonprofit organization leading the advancement of evidence-aligned reading instruction, is proud to launch its Curriculum Navigation Reports.
  • TRL's Curriculum Navigation Reports are summaries of intensive curriculum examinations on the most widely used curricula in the U.S.
  • These summary reports are unlike existing curriculum reviews:
    Educators have lacked a reliable resource to help discern the full scope of evidence-aligned practices in curricula.
  • They will be accessible on The Reading League Compass , a national repository of reliable guidance and resources related to evidence-aligned reading instruction.