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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Truancy is becoming an epidemic in American schools. In the 2022 school year, 41.7 million students were absent for more than 18 days.1 While educators hoped that student attendance levels would improve after the pandemic, it remains far lower than pre-COVID. From 2018 to 2023, the rate of chronic absenteeism nearly doubled, from 15 to 26 percent.2 When children miss school, they are more likely to fail, drop out or get suspended, and less likely to receive adequat

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International mental health curriculum demonstrates positive impact on high school students, but funding expiration threatens future of program

JACKSON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northampton County Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction in two elementary schools in northeastern North Carolina. The district is setting the stage for a successful school year by implementing a research-based foundational reading program to strengthen skills for its youngest learners across 19 K–2 classrooms. This move aligns with the county’s five-year strategic plan to increas

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Morning Consult survey commissioned by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow – the leading STEM education program empowering public school students to harness technology for good – reveals that parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of education. According to the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow AI survey, an overwhelming 88% of parents believe that knowledge of A

DANVERS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RightFind Curriculum simplifies how educators and EdTech companies search for, discover, and incorporate copyrighted content in K-12 curriculum.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GreatFutures--Today, RTX and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are introducing a first-of-its-kind STEM curriculum rolling out to Clubs nationwide. Developed in collaboration with Northwestern University, this approach breaks down barriers to STEM learning by using everyday items that can be found in nearly every home and grocery store. As Boys & Girls Clubs of America and RTX continue to work together, the focus will be on evaluating the efficacy of a holistic STEM Club Model f

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third is expanding access to its award-winning financial literacy educational programs for elementary, junior high and high school students.

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of World PLAY-DOH Day, Hasbro Inc., a leading toy and game company, today announces PLAY-DOH Kids Can, an all-new campaign that empowers kids to harness their imagination as a superpower. With the mission of providing limitless resources to make imagination accessible and fun for all, the PLAY-DOH brand encourages boundless, open-ended play to equip kids with the imaginative power to turn dreams into reality and mistakes into possibilities. As pa

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will host an innovative and educational Hackathon Jr. event, slated to take place from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on October 26, 2024, at its campus located at 4035 S. Riverpoint Pkwy in Phoenix, AZ. This is the second year University of Phoenix will host the event, geared towards nurturing budding talents in technology and innovation. Hackathon Jr. events provide a unique platform for young minds to explore the world of codin

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2024 Financial Times Master’s in Management ranking lists Hult International Business School in the top 50 in the world for the fourth year running. Hult is just one of two American institutions on the list and tops the ranking for US schools. The Financial Times recognition highlights Hult’s ongoing strength in preparing students for career success. Factors in the ranking include career outcomes and progress, alumni salaries, international mobility, and diverse rep

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compare Before Buying, an authoritative source for reviews and comparisons, announces its top picks for the best online product management courses in 2024, highlighting premier learning opportunities from leading platforms Udacity, Coursera, and Udemy. The article looks into the features and course offerings of the online learning platforms, underlining the differences and advantages of each one. Best Product Management Courses Udacity - provides project-based, industry

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions in the United States, proudly announces the grand opening of its new global headquarters at 100 South Mill in downtown Tempe, Arizona. To mark this new chapter and its commitment to the local community, the Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF) has donated $25,000 each to two nonprofits focused on student well-being: Homeless Youth Connection and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. With a reach of more

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BestSTEM--Kide Science powered by Accelerate Learning has been selected as a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM 2024 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. Kide Science won the award in the “Best of STEM Hands-on Curricular Materials: Pre-K to Grade 2” category, a new category created in 2024. “The 2024 Best of STEM winners were selected by educators for their innovation, cross-disciplinary approach, and focus on providing students with opportunities to

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IHI--IHI is celebrating the milestone of 7,000 health care professionals who have earned the Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) credential.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Eagle Investments Foundation has partnered with the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and its FinEd50 coalition to advance financial education and literacy for students in every school district and high school across the United States. Financial literacy has long been a focus of the First Eagle Investments Foundation, which was founded in 2012 to promote philanthropic engagement across First Eagle by supporting charitable causes, fostering partnerships with n

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chapman School of Seamanship recently became a member of the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG®) Lateral Entry Program thanks to a Yamaha curriculum offered through the school. Students who complete the nine-week Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certification Program offered by Chapman can enter the USCG® at a pay grade of E-4 versus E-1 without the requirement of additional training, giving them a two-year head start in building a career with the USCG®. “Becoming a Yamaha T

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two new studies from Texas and Florida show that students in elementary schools that use Lexia Core5 Reading (Core5) exhibit greater growth in literacy skills than students in schools that do not use the adaptive blended learning program. The newly published State Impact Reports build upon a deep body of research demonstrating that Core5 from Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, improves learning outcomes and closes literacy gaps. Core5 is an evidence-based program th

WOODBURY, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) today announced an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the Academy, students or families. The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030, ensuring students, educators and parents have a rich set of academic resources for

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Barbara Schifano, senior director of learning and development, joins the 2024 Association for Talent Development (ATD) Utah Chapter Learning Insights Conference in West Valley City, Utah, an event bringing together workplace learning, talent development, human resources (HR), and coaching professionals. Schifano will lead a breakout session, “A Fresh Approach to Talent Planning,” on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:10 p

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons, the leading provider of foundational literacy instruction, released today Reading Horizons Discovery® (RHD) Product Suite, an expansion of its EdReports All Green, K-3 supplemental curriculum program for developing a solid reading foundation for academic achievement. Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite leverages the power of the Reading Horizons literacy platform, offering three dynamic components: Reading Horizons Discovery® LIVE, Readi