REDWOOD CITY, CA, July 1, 2020 – Education experts predict this
year’s summer slide – when the average student loses as much as
three months of academic skills from no educational enrichment
during the summer months – will be exponentially greater this
year due to school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
(DENVER) – June 24, 2020 –Strong Start to Finish (SSTF)
has awarded a second round of pooled funding, totaling more than
$5.3 million, to accelerate the developmental education reform
movement. The grants expand the initiative’s footprint to nearly
5 million undergraduates in 96 universities and 277 community
colleges across 12 states.
Richmond, VA (June 29, 2020) – Starting July 1,
New Jersey youngsters in grades three through nine can join
DimensionU’s Esports Summer League for free. The Department of
Defense STEM Outreach Office at Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New
Jersey, is supporting children’s gameplay on the new Esports for
Education Platform. As a result, players can practice their math
and literacy skills at no cost through August 31. Interested
parties can go to www.dimensionu.com
to create an account.
SAN FRANCISCO, June XX, 2020 – In an effort to support San
Francisco families and provide parents with at-home learning
activities to keep their children on track academically, socially
and emotionally, the San Francisco Unified School District is
offering the text-based Ready4K program to families in the San
Francisco area throughout the summer.
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Boston — June 23, 2020 — Massachusetts Mayflower Academy (MMA), a
nonprofit full-time online private high school powered by VHS
Learning, is honoring the Graduating Class of 2020, its third
class of graduates.
Perhaps not surprisingly, one of the side effects of lockdown has
been the huge pressure on the mental health of our children in
the UK and USA alike. Charities like the UK’s National Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (‘NSPCC’) and its
Childline service have counselled thousands of children
struggling to cope with the current situation. At the same time,
schools are trying to find ways to help children continue their
learning whilst at home. An unlikely celebrity pairing and a new
initiative with a friendly fox at the helm should help with both
issues.
JERSEY CITY, NJ, June 17, 2020 – Leading school funding
organization EdBuild releases essential tools for journalists
seeking to tell data-driven, policy-informed stories about
educational equity.
Denver, Colo.—Future of School (FoS) is the
nation’s leading non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated
to a K-12 education that unlocks the unbounded potential of all
students, no matter where learning happens. Through scholarships,
grants, original research, and strategic partnerships with a
diverse cross-section of leaders, Future of School has worked to
close the gap between the pace of technology in daily life and
the pace of change in education since 2016.
Tucson, AZ – June 9, 2020 — Today, Illustrative
Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of IM K–12
Math core mathematics curricula and professional learning
resources, announced that Chief Product Officer Kristin Umland,
has been promoted to President. William McCallum, who co-founded
IM with Umland and most recently served as president, will
continue in the roles of CEO and board chair.
Contact: Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300 press@honigllc.com
NEW YORK, June 8, 2020 – In an effort to support families with
young children throughout New York City during the COVID-19
school closures and provide parents and caregivers with at-home
learning resources to keep their children on track academically,
Ready4K is offering its text-based family engagement curriculum
to New York City public school families throughout the five
boroughs, free of charge.
Washington, D.C. – May 20, 2020 — As parents
look to the next academic year, they report increased
expectations from schools and deeper engagement with teachers and
their children, according to a nationally representative survey
released today by Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that
supports parents and guardians as their children’s most effective
education advocate.
Sonoma, CA (May 13, 2020) – StudySync today announced that
StudySync ELA and SyncBlast for Social Studies products were
selected as winners in the categories of Best Language Arts and
Best Social Studies categories respectively, in The 2020
EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest. The company’s
SyncBlasts for Science product was named a finalist in the
category of best science solution.
RAISING A READER HELPS SCHOOLS AND PARENTS BEAT 2020 COVID/SUMMER SLIDE WITH CHILDREN’S LITERACY TOOLS
Without any educational enrichment the average student loses up to three months of learning during summer; loss in 2020 expected to be significantly greater due to COVID-19 school closures
REDWOOD CITY, CA, July 1, 2020 – Education experts predict this year’s summer slide – when the average student loses as much as three months of academic skills from no educational enrichment during the summer months – will be exponentially greater this year due to school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Future of School Pledges Funding for Remote Learning through the Resilient Schools Project
FoS will partner with the Digital Learning Collaborative to guide the pilot project, underwrite membership for 10 schools and impact many more K-12 districts nationwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRONG START TO FINISH MAKES INVESTMENTS TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION REFORM
Grants total more than $5.3 million and expand initiative’s impact to nearly 5 million undergraduates
(DENVER) – June 24, 2020 – Strong Start to Finish (SSTF) has awarded a second round of pooled funding, totaling more than $5.3 million, to accelerate the developmental education reform movement. The grants expand the initiative’s footprint to nearly 5 million undergraduates in 96 universities and 277 community colleges across 12 states.
DIMENSIONU PROVIDES FREE ESPORTS SUMMER LEAGUE FOR ALL NEW JERSEY STUDENTS
Department of Defense STEM Outreach Office Supports Free Gameplay for Learning, Protecting Third- through Ninth-Graders in New Jersey from Widening Achievement Gap
Richmond, VA (June 29, 2020) – Starting July 1, New Jersey youngsters in grades three through nine can join DimensionU’s Esports Summer League for free. The Department of Defense STEM Outreach Office at Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey, is supporting children’s gameplay on the new Esports for Education Platform. As a result, players can practice their math and literacy skills at no cost through August 31. Interested parties can go to www.dimensionu.com to create an account.
SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS READY4K TEXT-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SUMMER
School district offering early education curriculum delivered through text messages to San Francisco families; addresses ‘digital divide’ to include underserved households without internet access or computers
Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300
press@honigllc.com
SAN FRANCISCO, June XX, 2020 – In an effort to support San Francisco families and provide parents with at-home learning activities to keep their children on track academically, socially and emotionally, the San Francisco Unified School District is offering the text-based Ready4K program to families in the San Francisco area throughout the summer.
Massachusetts Mayflower Academy Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Boston — June 23, 2020 — Massachusetts Mayflower Academy (MMA), a nonprofit full-time online private high school powered by VHS Learning, is honoring the Graduating Class of 2020, its third class of graduates.
UK children’s character Basil Brush joins forces with Famous British TV Property expert Martin Roberts from BBC property auction show Homes under the Hammer to provide whimsical entertainment and emotional support for kids in COVID lockdown or home school
Perhaps not surprisingly, one of the side effects of lockdown has been the huge pressure on the mental health of our children in the UK and USA alike. Charities like the UK’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (‘NSPCC’) and its Childline service have counselled thousands of children struggling to cope with the current situation. At the same time, schools are trying to find ways to help children continue their learning whilst at home. An unlikely celebrity pairing and a new initiative with a friendly fox at the helm should help with both issues.
VHS Learning Opens Fall 2020 Registration
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
EdBuild releases new tools to support reporting on school funding equity
Media Contact
Contact name: Zahava Stadler
Email: zahava@edbuild.org
JERSEY CITY, NJ, June 17, 2020 – Leading school funding organization EdBuild releases essential tools for journalists seeking to tell data-driven, policy-informed stories about educational equity.
Disruption in Higher Education: A Walsh Perspective
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2020
Contact: Carolyn Artman, MCCI for Walsh
313-269-4729, cartman@mccicorp.com
Sharon Stanton, Walsh
248-823-1360; sstanton@walshcollege.edu
A PLAN TO REINVENT AMERICAN DEMOCRACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY RESPONDING TO A NATION IN CRISIS
Media contact: Alison Franklin
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
617-576-5043 | AFranklin@amacad.org
Reimagining K-12 Remote Learning Beyond the Coronavirus
How one national nonprofit is offering both immediate and long-term support for families, teachers and students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2020
Denver, Colo.—Future of School (FoS) is the nation’s leading non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to a K-12 education that unlocks the unbounded potential of all students, no matter where learning happens. Through scholarships, grants, original research, and strategic partnerships with a diverse cross-section of leaders, Future of School has worked to close the gap between the pace of technology in daily life and the pace of change in education since 2016.
VHS Learning announces 2020 college scholarship winners
Nonprofit provides $5000 in scholarships to twelve high school seniors
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Illustrative Mathematics Appoints Kristin Umland as President
Two additional leadership team changes announced for key product strategy and program management roles
Tucson, AZ – June 9, 2020 — Today, Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of IM K–12 Math core mathematics curricula and professional learning resources, announced that Chief Product Officer Kristin Umland, has been promoted to President. William McCallum, who co-founded IM with Umland and most recently served as president, will continue in the roles of CEO and board chair.
READY4K TO EXPAND FREE ACCESS TO TEXT-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM TO NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES DURING COVID-19 SCHOOL CLOSURES
Evidence-based early childhood curriculum to be made available through June 30 to all New York City public school families with children ages 0 to 5
Contact: Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300
press@honigllc.com
NEW YORK, June 8, 2020 – In an effort to support families with young children throughout New York City during the COVID-19 school closures and provide parents and caregivers with at-home learning resources to keep their children on track academically, Ready4K is offering its text-based family engagement curriculum to New York City public school families throughout the five boroughs, free of charge.
VHS Learning Creates New Professional Development for Teaching Online
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
PARENTS’ DEEP ENGAGEMENT IN REMOTE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 WILL REDEFINE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS
Lack of Clear Expectations About Their Children’s Learning Reinforces Already Inflated View of Achievement
Washington, D.C. – May 20, 2020 — As parents look to the next academic year, they report increased expectations from schools and deeper engagement with teachers and their children, according to a nationally representative survey released today by Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that supports parents and guardians as their children’s most effective education advocate.
Gaggle’s New Investing in Student Safety Report Helps District Leaders Identify the Return on Safety Investments
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
READY4K LAUNCHES TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT PROGRAM TO HELP THE MORE THAN HALF OF ALL CHILDREN IN THE U.S. WITH ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Head Starts, community-based organizations and school districts implementing trauma-informed programs to help parents mitigate negative effects of trauma on children
Contact:Steve Honig
The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300
press@honigllc.com
StudySync ELA and SyncBlasts for Social Studies Selected as Winners in the 2020 EdTech Digest Awards
Annual awards program recognizes innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology
Sonoma, CA (May 13, 2020) – StudySync today announced that StudySync ELA and SyncBlast for Social Studies products were selected as winners in the categories of Best Language Arts and Best Social Studies categories respectively, in The 2020 EdTech Cool Tool Awards by EdTech Digest. The company’s SyncBlasts for Science product was named a finalist in the category of best science solution.