Now in its fifth year, The Grade is looking for an experienced
editor to take the lead on editing weekly pieces analyzing media
coverage of schools, both good and bad. To see recent columns, go
here.
For more about the project’s history and funding, go here.
CHICAGO (January 21, 2020) – inquirED, the innovative
developer of inquiry-based curriculum and teacher professional
development, today unveiled a new, inquiry-based curriculum
designed for use in sixth-grade social studies classrooms.
Click to Tweet.
Sonoma, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) – For the seventh
year in a row, StudySync
is hosting its annual Media Contest, in which students with a
creative strength in media have an opportunity to demonstrate
their originality and media production abilities by creating
themed video shorts, podcasts, or digital posters. To enter,
teams of students collaborate to produce a StudySync TV-styled
video, an original podcast, a StudySync-styled Preview video, or
a digital novel poster.
Arlington, VA- Common App, the non-profit
membership organization dedicated to access, equity and integrity
in the college admissions process, announced today that it has
been awarded a grant of more than $1.6 million from the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation to support a data-driven approach to
college access and equity research initiatives. This research
will enable Common App stakeholders, including school counselors,
college admissions professionals, and external researchers to
better support the students that they serve.
Lawrenceville, GA – Jan. 9,
2020 – Shelby County Schools (SCS) in Tennessee have
chosen Boxlight Corporation’s (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”)
ProColor flat panel displays for use in its classrooms. The
district has also selected Central Technologies, a leading
technology solutions provider, as its approved provider of
Boxlight’s interactive flat panel displays. This contract is
expected to generate $1MM in revenue for Boxlight.
Lawrenceville, GA — (Dec. 18, 2019) – Boxlight
Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive
technology solutions for the global education market, today
announced that South Carolina’s Anderson School District One
plans to partner with Boxlight in outfitting hundreds of
classrooms with the latest interactive education technologies.
Howard Technology Solutions, a highly regarded reseller, will
spearhead the installations.
Boston — Dec. 12, 2019 — In addition to continuing their more-than-a-decade-long streak of surpassing national AP® average pass rates, students from The Virtual High School (VHS Inc.) have now significantly exceeded previous pass rates on many high-performing Advanced Placement®
CONTACT: Dave Santulli
(617)-874-8041
dave@unitedplanet.org
BOSTON — Students from two U.S-based schools and a school in
West Africa recently completed a successful virtual exchange and
civic engagement program piloted by United Planet, a nonprofit
organization for international service learning and leadership.
Lawrenceville, GA – July15,
2019 – Since the Apollo 11 Moon landing 50 years ago,
generations of school children have seen how the real-world
application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math
(STEAM) can lead to awe-inspiring achievements.
Plymouth, Mass. — June 18, 2019 —LearnWell has announced
the appointment of Collin Earnst as chief executive officer.
Earnst, who has served as interim CEO since February, will
continue with the day-to-day leadership of the company and
spearhead its expansion within the K-12 education and behavioral
health markets.
Editing The Grade
Now in its fifth year, The Grade is looking for an experienced editor to take the lead on editing weekly pieces analyzing media coverage of schools, both good and bad. To see recent columns, go here. For more about the project’s history and funding, go here.
inquirED Launches Inquiry-Based Social Studies Curriculum for Sixth Grade
New inquirED curriculum focuses on the ancient world to help students develop important future-ready, project-based learning, and social skills
CHICAGO (January 21, 2020) – inquirED, the innovative developer of inquiry-based curriculum and teacher professional development, today unveiled a new, inquiry-based curriculum designed for use in sixth-grade social studies classrooms. Click to Tweet.
CoderZ’s New Cyber Robotics 102 Curriculum Uses the Appeal of Robotics and Gaming to Engage Students in Coding and STEM
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
StudySync Announces the 2020 StudySync Media Contest
Annual awards program recognizes top middle school and high school ELA multimedia student productions
Sonoma, CA (Jan. 21, 2020) – For the seventh year in a row, StudySync is hosting its annual Media Contest, in which students with a creative strength in media have an opportunity to demonstrate their originality and media production abilities by creating themed video shorts, podcasts, or digital posters. To enter, teams of students collaborate to produce a StudySync TV-styled video, an original podcast, a StudySync-styled Preview video, or a digital novel poster.
Cengage Announces Top Colleges for Cengage Unlimited Savings
Unlimited Access Subscription for Textbooks and Course Materials Saves Students More than $125 Million Since August 2018
Media Contacts:
Kristina Massari, Cengage
203.965.8694, Kristina.massari@cengage.com
Emily Featherston, Cengage
617.757.8035, Emily.featherston@cengage.com
Common App Announces more than $1.6 Million to Support Access and Equity Initiatives
Grant money to support data-driven approach to college access and equity research
Arlington, VA- Common App, the non-profit membership organization dedicated to access, equity and integrity in the college admissions process, announced today that it has been awarded a grant of more than $1.6 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support a data-driven approach to college access and equity research initiatives. This research will enable Common App stakeholders, including school counselors, college admissions professionals, and external researchers to better support the students that they serve.
Boxlight and Central Technologies are Selected by Shelby County Schools as Approved Providers of Interactive Panel Displays
Boxlight’s ProColor Interactive Flat Panel Display is Chosen as a Top Product from Vendor-Submitted Proposals
Lawrenceville, GA – Jan. 9, 2020 – Shelby County Schools (SCS) in Tennessee have chosen Boxlight Corporation’s (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) ProColor flat panel displays for use in its classrooms. The district has also selected Central Technologies, a leading technology solutions provider, as its approved provider of Boxlight’s interactive flat panel displays. This contract is expected to generate $1MM in revenue for Boxlight.
The Virtual High School Announces Rebrand to VHS Learning
New Brand Identity Reinforces the Nonprofit’s Values and Mission of Providing Students and Teachers with Collaborative and Engaging Learning Opportunities
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Lexia Learning Announces the Appointment of José A. Viana
Former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director at the U.S. Department of Education to Serve as Senior Education Advisor; Advocate for Emerging Bilingual Students
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Boxlight to Outfit Entire South Carolina School District with Interactive Multi-Touch Panels
First installment is for 150 Procolor interactive flat panel displays; once completed district will install 500 panels in various sizes
Lawrenceville, GA — (Dec. 18, 2019) – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for the global education market, today announced that South Carolina’s Anderson School District One plans to partner with Boxlight in outfitting hundreds of classrooms with the latest interactive education technologies. Howard Technology Solutions, a highly regarded reseller, will spearhead the installations.
Registration for The Virtual High School Spring 2020 Semester is Now Open
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
The Virtual High School Students Outperform National Averages for Advanced Placement® Pass Rates
Boston — Dec. 12, 2019 — In addition to continuing their more-than-a-decade-long streak of surpassing national AP® average pass rates, students from The Virtual High School (VHS Inc.) have now significantly exceeded previous pass rates on many high-performing Advanced Placement®
More than 3,500 teachers achieve National Board Certification — bringing national total to more than 125,000 teachers
Note: State-level data on National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) is available here. To identify NBCTs in your area, view our searchable directory.
CONTACT: Richard Klein, rklein@nbpts.org, (703) 312-7282
Study Finding: Ohio Students’ Performance on Lexia® Core5® Reading Is Strong Indicator of Success on Renaissance Star Reading® and State End-of-Year ELA Measurement
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
WITH SUICIDE RATES ON THE RISE, SCHOOLS NEED BETTER DATA TO KEEP STUDENTS HEALTHY AND SAFE
Sound emotional and mental health is essential for student achievement, but many students are struggling
Contact:
Kelson Goldfine
YouthTruth Student Survey
415-704-8657
kelsong@youthtruthsurvey.org
Everyday Speech Earns 2019 Academics’ Choice Smart Media Award
Social Learning Platform Offers Full SEL Curriculum, Personalized Dashboard, and Instructional Supports
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
U.S. and African Students Pilot Virtual Exchange Program, Help Stop Plastic Waste
CONTACT: Dave Santulli
(617)-874-8041
dave@unitedplanet.org
BOSTON — Students from two U.S-based schools and a school in West Africa recently completed a successful virtual exchange and civic engagement program piloted by United Planet, a nonprofit organization for international service learning and leadership.
Boxlight, Aldrin Family Foundation and ShareSpace Education Partner to Inspire K-12 Students with Hands-On STEAM Educational Tools
Together, Boxlight’s Mimio MyBot educational robotics system and SSE’s interactive space map programs will help students develop core skills and spark a passion for STEAM learning
Lawrenceville, GA – July 15, 2019 – Since the Apollo 11 Moon landing 50 years ago, generations of school children have seen how the real-world application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) can lead to awe-inspiring achievements.
National Cyber Robotics Coding Competitions to Kick Off Registration at ISTE19
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
LearnWell Announces Collin Earnst as CEO
Plymouth, Mass. — June 18, 2019 — LearnWell has announced the appointment of Collin Earnst as chief executive officer. Earnst, who has served as interim CEO since February, will continue with the day-to-day leadership of the company and spearhead its expansion within the K-12 education and behavioral health markets.