A good education requires a classroom environment that
encourages focus, good communication, and thoughtful discussion.
If you work in education you know that cell phones are the enemy
of focus, an endless source of distraction and frustration in
school. Experts argue that the ability to focus and concentrate
on a task is an important factor in the success of young school
students. It’s so important for teachers to have the tools to
combat classroom distractions.
Lawrenceville, GA – September 12, 2019 – Boxlight Corporation
(Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) today announced the schedule for its
2019 fall webinar series entitled: “Transforming Learning in the
Classroom.” Five free webinars will be offered covering three
topics that will include using robotics to prepare students for
college and careers, utilizing technology to promote critical
thinking and the fundamentals for project-based learning.
Education Week is accepting applications for
the Gregory M. Chronister Journalism
Fellowship, which is awarded annually to an enterprising
journalist in support of a reporting project that illuminates a
significant issue in pre-K-12 education.
NEW YORK (Sept.9, 2019) –
StudySync®, a leading
developer of the most engaging, socially connected, and rigorous
academic learning products for grades 6-12, announced today that
its StudySync® English Language Arts (ELA) and
SyncBlastsTM- Science products were chosen as
finalists in the 2019 Tech Edvocate Awards. StudySync ELA was
named a finalist in the category for “Best Literacy App or Tool”
and SyncBlasts™ – Science was honored as a finalist in the “Best
STEM/STEAM App or Tool” category.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (Sept. 4, 2019) – Boxlight
Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) today announced that its
MimioClarity™ classroom audio distribution system has been
named a 2019 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Classroom
Audio-Visual Tool category.
September 4, 2019 | Washington,
D.C. – Research findings from the second year of the
Dynamic
Learning Project, a national program developed in partnership
with Digital Promise, Google, and EdTechTeam, suggest that
technology coaching leads to an increase in impactful use of
technology in the classroom.
DERRY, N.H.(Sept. 3, 2019) –
CoderZ, an online learning
environment for learning robotics and coding with virtual robots,
has been named a 2019 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best
Coding App or Tool category.
August 26, 2019 (Philadelphia, PA) – The Sustainable Campus Index, an
annual publication by the Association for the Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizes
top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17
sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment &
Rating System (STARS).
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.
School Districts Partnering with Gaggle Saved More Than 700 Students from Suicide in 2018-19
New National report reveals astonishing number of K-12 students acting in ways that pose an immediate danger to themselves or others — and leaving evidence of this behavior online
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Gaggle Webinar Alert – Addressing the Crisis in Adolescent Mental Health
WHAT: No-cost webinar for K-12 educators
WHEN: Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. EST
New White Paper from Gaggle Shares Research and Strategic Approaches for Addressing Increase in Students’ Mental Health Crises
During a webinar on Oct. 10, a panel of education experts will discuss the causes of this crisis and tools and resources districts are using to address these issues in a holistic way
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Finally, THE Solution to Eliminating Cell Phone Problems in the Classroom
Springfield, Ohio, September 19th, 2019
A good education requires a classroom environment that encourages focus, good communication, and thoughtful discussion. If you work in education you know that cell phones are the enemy of focus, an endless source of distraction and frustration in school. Experts argue that the ability to focus and concentrate on a task is an important factor in the success of young school students. It’s so important for teachers to have the tools to combat classroom distractions.
Lexia PowerUp Literacy Wins Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning Tool in the 2019 Tech Edvocate Awards
Lexia Core5 Reading recognized as a finalist for Best Literacy Tool/App
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Boxlight Launches Fall 2019 Webinar Series for Educators
Sessions to Focus on Robotics, Critical Thinking with Tech and Project-Based Learning
Lawrenceville, GA – September 12, 2019 – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) today announced the schedule for its 2019 fall webinar series entitled: “Transforming Learning in the Classroom.” Five free webinars will be offered covering three topics that will include using robotics to prepare students for college and careers, utilizing technology to promote critical thinking and the fundamentals for project-based learning.
Districts from Coast to Coast Choose Gaggle to Protect Students and Save Lives
13 districts in six states partner with Gaggle to implement 24/7 early-warning system, providing proactive, real-time monitoring and notifications of student safety issues and threats
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Gregory M. Chronister Journalism Fellowship
Sept. 10, 2019
Education Week is accepting applications for the Gregory M. Chronister Journalism Fellowship, which is awarded annually to an enterprising journalist in support of a reporting project that illuminates a significant issue in pre-K-12 education.
Everyday Speech Enhances Social Learning Platform with Full SEL Curriculum, Personalized Dashboard, and Instructional Supports
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
StudySync’s English Language Arts Curriculum and its SyncBlasts – Science Platform Chosen as Finalists in 2019 Tech Edvocate Awards Program
NEW YORK (Sept. 9, 2019) – StudySync®, a leading developer of the most engaging, socially connected, and rigorous academic learning products for grades 6-12, announced today that its StudySync® English Language Arts (ELA) and SyncBlastsTM- Science products were chosen as finalists in the 2019 Tech Edvocate Awards. StudySync ELA was named a finalist in the category for “Best Literacy App or Tool” and SyncBlasts™ – Science was honored as a finalist in the “Best STEM/STEAM App or Tool” category.
Lexia PowerUp Literacy Helps Struggling Adolescent Readers Across the Country Bridge Skill Gaps to Better Meet College and Career Ready Standards
In just one school year, students advanced three grade levels or more in the program.
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Boxlight’s MimioClarity Wins Best Classroom Audio-Visual Tool in the 2019 Tech Edvocate Awards
Company Also Honored as Finalist in Best Global EdTech Company and Best STEM/STEAM Tool Categories
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (Sept. 4, 2019) – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) today announced that its MimioClarity™ classroom audio distribution system has been named a 2019 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Classroom Audio-Visual Tool category.
Research Finds Technology Coaching Improves Teaching and Learning
Dynamic Learning Project teachers use technology in more meaningful ways in the classroom
September 4, 2019 | Washington, D.C. – Research findings from the second year of the Dynamic Learning Project, a national program developed in partnership with Digital Promise, Google, and EdTechTeam, suggest that technology coaching leads to an increase in impactful use of technology in the classroom.
CoderZ Named 2019 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310- 5244
DERRY, N.H. (Sept. 3, 2019) – CoderZ, an online learning environment for learning robotics and coding with virtual robots, has been named a 2019 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Coding App or Tool category.
The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.) and Becker College Partner to Offer Students New Dual Credit Options
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
eBOARDsolutions and the Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) Establish Partnership to Bring Simbli Board Management Software to Member Schools and Districts
Contacts:
Andy Ryff – Marketing Manager, eBOARDsolutions 770.822.3632, aryff@eboardsolutions.com
Misty Swanson – Chief Deputy, Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA), misty@idsba.org
AASHE Releases the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index
The latest publication recognizes the most sustainable institutions overall and in 17 sustainability impact areas.
August 26, 2019 (Philadelphia, PA) – The Sustainable Campus Index, an annual publication by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
CoderZ 2019 National Cyber Robotics Coding Competition Registration Opens
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
Lexia Core5 Reading Once Again Helps K–5 Students Across the Country Close Reading Gaps and Even Exceed Grade-Level Benchmarks
Lexia Learning’s National Progress Report shows the majority of struggling K-5 readers using Core5 attained grade-level skills or advanced by two or more reading grade levels in the program within just one school year
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
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.