PHILADELPHIA – June 24, 2019 – At ISTE 2019, SAM Labs is releasing the innovative Learn to Code Course Kit — a block-based coding curriculum for grades four through eight — that integrates with micro:bit, the handheld, programmable micro-computer, and Workbench, the student programming canvas. Click to Tweet.
John Baker, President and CEO of global learning leader D2L, is launching an innovative new blog series on the future of education — featuring some very big names in the field.
“As part of D2L’s 20th birthday celebration, we wanted to do something to share insights with the greater community,” said Baker. “This new blog — Learning2030 — will cover the rapidly changing direction and influences on the future of education and work.”
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2019) – Brightspace by D2L was named the best K-12 Learning Management Solution (LMS) of 2019 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative Business and Education technology products across the country and around the world.
NORTH AMERICA (May 14, 2019) — Global learning technology leader D2L today announced ‘Indigo’ — the newest release of its Brightspace learning platform — one that further evolves the platform for all users by making it more intuitive and engaging while saving them time.
The Indigo release provides education users with the following capabilities.
NEW GRADING EXPERIENCES – MORE IMPACTFUL FEEDBACK & ASSESSMENTS IN LESS TIME
West Palm Beach, FL—June 4, 2019—Just in time for the upcoming school year, Learning Sciences International is rolling out two uniquely themed half-day professional development sessions to accompany the release of Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s book, Understanding Rigor in the Classroom.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (June 4, 2019) – Gaggle, a school safety company, announced today that it has joined the Google for Education technology program as a Premier Partner. Gaggle supports schools and districts that use G Suite for Education by monitoring Google accounts for early warning signs of students in crisis.
May 21, 2019 | Washington, D.C. – At least 75 percent of public school parents, teachers, and the American public believe most students are capable of reaching high levels of educational achievement, according to a survey conducted by Langer Research Associates of New York for Digital Promise Global’s Learner Variability Project.
West Palm Beach, FL—May 21, 2019—Learning Sciences International announced today that its annual Building Expertise conference for educators has sold out with more than 1,600 registrations. This year’s conference, taking place in Lake Buena Vista, Florida June 12-14, will focus on “The Power of Team,” with dozens of in-demand sessions to strengthen classroom and leadership practices.
Boston, MA and Bergen, Norway – May 16, 2019 – Interacting and sharing is an integral part of the way students and educators use itslearning. The latest version of the award-winning learning management system is making it easier for teachers to help students evaluate their own learning progress. From Release 106, teachers have the option of sharing the itslearning 360° Reports with their students on a course-by-course basis.
April 29th, 2019 -- As the nation reels from the still-widening college admissions scandal, Global Citizen Year, a transformative gap year experience for tomorrow’s global changemakers, is seeing record-breaking application numbers for the third year in a row.
SAM Labs Launches New Hands-On, Learn to Code Course Kit for Grades 4-8
Fully integrated with micro:bit and Google Workbench, Learn to Code is the newest education product from the award-winning developer of engaging STEAM learning experiences
PHILADELPHIA – June 24, 2019 – At ISTE 2019, SAM Labs is releasing the innovative Learn to Code Course Kit — a block-based coding curriculum for grades four through eight — that integrates with micro:bit, the handheld, programmable micro-computer, and Workbench, the student programming canvas. Click to Tweet.
Gaggle Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Helping Districts Protect Students
School safety company has saved over 1,500 students from carrying out the act of suicide since 2016; over 700 of those in the 2018-19 school year
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D2L CEO TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Not-to-be-missed new blog series by John Baker will focus on the decades ahead
John Baker, President and CEO of global learning leader D2L, is launching an innovative new blog series on the future of education — featuring some very big names in the field.
“As part of D2L’s 20th birthday celebration, we wanted to do something to share insights with the greater community,” said Baker. “This new blog — Learning2030 — will cover the rapidly changing direction and influences on the future of education and work.”
National Cyber Robotics Coding Competitions to Kick Off Registration at ISTE19
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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.
D2L RECOGNIZED BY SIIA AS BEST K-12 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SOLUTION (LMS)
Brightspace earns prestigious industry recognition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2019) – Brightspace by D2L was named the best K-12 Learning Management Solution (LMS) of 2019 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative Business and Education technology products across the country and around the world.
ISTE 2019 Panel Session Will Use CoderZ to Show How to Organize Coding Camps and Competitions
CoderZ will also host a Cyber Robotics Coding Competition for Educators at ISTE 2019
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CoderZ Media Alert: A Teacher’s Story: How Robotics Competitions Can Engage Students in STEM
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Nickel Communications
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WHAT: No cost, open session for K-12 educators featuring teacher Robin Corbeil
WHEN: Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7668849911429016076?source=PR
Students Taking AP® Courses with The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.) Earn Higher Pass Rates on Exams
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D2L’S BRIGHTSPACE SAVES TIME FOR EDUCATORS AND HELPS INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENTS
New ‘Indigo’ release promises to delight educators
NORTH AMERICA (May 14, 2019) — Global learning technology leader D2L today announced ‘Indigo’ — the newest release of its Brightspace learning platform — one that further evolves the platform for all users by making it more intuitive and engaging while saving them time.
The Indigo release provides education users with the following capabilities.
NEW GRADING EXPERIENCES – MORE IMPACTFUL FEEDBACK & ASSESSMENTS IN LESS TIME
Marzano-Inspired PD Sessions Incorporate Escape Room and Mystery Themes
“Rigor for All” professional development sessions will be available in the 2019-20 school year.
West Palm Beach, FL—June 4, 2019—Just in time for the upcoming school year, Learning Sciences International is rolling out two uniquely themed half-day professional development sessions to accompany the release of Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s book, Understanding Rigor in the Classroom.
Gaggle Becomes a Google for Education Premier Partner
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Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (June 4, 2019) – Gaggle, a school safety company, announced today that it has joined the Google for Education technology program as a Premier Partner. Gaggle supports schools and districts that use G Suite for Education by monitoring Google accounts for early warning signs of students in crisis.
National Survey Takes Pulse of American Public on What Matters in Learning
Majority Support Tailoring Instruction to Help Address Learner Variability
May 21, 2019 | Washington, D.C. – At least 75 percent of public school parents, teachers, and the American public believe most students are capable of reaching high levels of educational achievement, according to a survey conducted by Langer Research Associates of New York for Digital Promise Global’s Learner Variability Project.
The Power of Team Generates Sold-Out Building Expertise Conference
Registration for annual K-12 education conference in Orlando is full.
West Palm Beach, FL—May 21, 2019—Learning Sciences International announced today that its annual Building Expertise conference for educators has sold out with more than 1,600 registrations. This year’s conference, taking place in Lake Buena Vista, Florida June 12-14, will focus on “The Power of Team,” with dozens of in-demand sessions to strengthen classroom and leadership practices.
itslearning LMS Now Gives Students More Ownership of their Learning by Enabling Teachers to Share Their Progress Reports with Them
Enhanced 360° Reports deepens student engagement and helps them better understand how they are mastering course content
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Boston, MA and Bergen, Norway – May 16, 2019 – Interacting and sharing is an integral part of the way students and educators use itslearning. The latest version of the award-winning learning management system is making it easier for teachers to help students evaluate their own learning progress. From Release 106, teachers have the option of sharing the itslearning 360° Reports with their students on a course-by-course basis.
Nearly 1,200 Districts Renew Partnerships with Gaggle
92 percent of districts renew subscription to Gaggle’s student safety solution annually
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Graduating seniors seek purpose and turn to Global Citizen Year to find it.
The 8-month US-headquartered immersive global gap year program number of applicants doubles for third consecutive year and will be accepting applications through May 10th.
April 29th, 2019 -- As the nation reels from the still-widening college admissions scandal, Global Citizen Year, a transformative gap year experience for tomorrow’s global changemakers, is seeing record-breaking application numbers for the third year in a row.
Schools in Multiple States Choose Online Course Offerings from The Virtual High School
Students from Virginia, Rhode Island, and Delaware will benefit from high-quality online courses and global classroom offerings
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Nickel Communications
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Assessment Systems Corporation to Host First Assessment Conference Focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Assessment
The International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT) Conference will take place in Minneapolis, June 10-13
MINNEAPOLIS–March 25, 2019–Assessment Systems Corporation (ASC), the Minnesota-based international leader in adaptive and AI-enabled assessment, today announced it will host the 2019 conference of the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT), June 10 -13 in Minneapolis – the first gathering of worldwide assessment researchers and sponsors to explicitly focus on AI (artificial intelligence) and machine
Survey: Rising Health Benefit Costs Eroding Teacher Pay and Forcing Cuts in Mission-Critical Areas at Charter Schools Across the Country
Strategies Needed to Help Contain Costs Over the Long Term
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