MILWAUKEE, WI – The O’Brien Fellowship
in Public Service Journalism, now in its eighth year,
launches the 2021-2022
fellowship application period on December 1. It will remain
open until January 23, 2021. Since 2013, reporters from around
the country have partnered with the O’Brien Fellowship to produce
great investigative and explanatory journalism. Past Fellows have
explored education topics and other issues.
DERRY, N.H.– Nov. 17 2020 –
The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US
students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126
organizations, CoderZ has made new commitments to advance
computer science education access and opportunity for youth
across the United States at the 2020 CSforALL Commitments
Showcase.
For Release: November 17, 2020
Contact: Dorie Turner Nolt, (404) 861-1127,
dorie@dorieturnernolt.com
Washington, DC—The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed)
today released a new gallery of photos showing what schooling
looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic, spotlighting both
in-person and remote learning for students and educators.
The way states fund public schools in this country results in
deep inequities along racial and economic lines. EdBuild was an
organization that defined school funding problems and illustrated
solutions, and when they closed their doors this July, they made
their tools available for journalists, researchers, and
advocates.
SEATTLE, WA and IRVINE, CALIF. — Nov. 17, 2020
—Apex
Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and
Illuminate
Education, a leading K-12 student
performance system, announce a new partnership. The new
partnership provides schools and districts the ability to
correlate learning gap assessments to digital curriculum,
enabling individualized learning pathways for students in the
critical subjects of Math and English Language Arts.
MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle Sokol
press@kidztopros.com
574-535-4923
FREMONT, Calif – Coding is considered the fastest-growing STEM
field, yet only 45 percent of high schools across the country
currently offer courses in computer science. The disparity is
fueling a worldwide skills gap, in which an estimated 2.4 million
positions are expected to go unfilled due to a lack of qualified
applicants.
Melbourne, Victoria AU (Oct. 26, 2020) –
Class Solver, the most
flexible program for creating and managing class lists, has
developed an algorithm that’s been proven to reduce COVID-19
outbreaks in schools by 36 percent. The
feature builds upon Class Solver’s ability to customize and
create class lists based on factors including behavior, academic
performance, special needs and parent requests.
October 13, 2020 | Washington,
D.C. – Today, Digital Promise launched the
Center for Inclusive Innovation, an initiative focused on
resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities, in partnership
with schools, to design liberatory education innovations.
[Lawrenceville, GA] – Oct. 13, 2020
–eBOARDsolutions Inc., today announced a major update to their
online policy management software, the Simbli Policy Module.
October 8, 2020 | Washington,
D.C. – Fifteen products have earned the Learner
Variability product certification from Digital Promise. The new
product certification is intended to serve as a reliable signal
for educators, administrators, and families looking for evidence
that educational technology (edtech) products support the unique
needs of their learners.
StrongMind to offer a Free Webinar for Schools and Districts looking for Hybrid Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Cody Bendix
Cody.Bendix@strongmind.com
Take the Time to Write the Best Education Story of Your Career
MILWAUKEE, WI – The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, now in its eighth year, launches the 2021-2022 fellowship application period on December 1. It will remain open until January 23, 2021. Since 2013, reporters from around the country have partnered with the O’Brien Fellowship to produce great investigative and explanatory journalism. Past Fellows have explored education topics and other issues.
Newark Public Schools Expands Use of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to All of its Elementary Schools
District also supporting teachers’ adjustment to remote teaching with professional learning resources
Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement, CSforALL Community Announces 163 New Education Efforts
With 126 Organizations Nationwide, CoderZ Makes New Commitment to Expand Computer Science Education in the United States
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
DERRY, N.H. – Nov. 17 2020 – The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126 organizations, CoderZ has made new commitments to advance computer science education access and opportunity for youth across the United States at the 2020 CSforALL Commitments Showcase.
Pandemic Learning: Photo Project Spotlights Schooling During COVID-19
Photo Gallery of More Than 700 Royalty-Free, High-Quality Images of Teachers and Students Available for Use by Editors, Educators, and Nonprofit Organizations
For Release: November 17, 2020
Contact: Dorie Turner Nolt, (404) 861-1127, dorie@dorieturnernolt.com
Washington, DC—The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) today released a new gallery of photos showing what schooling looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic, spotlighting both in-person and remote learning for students and educators.
Using Education Data Towards Equity
The way states fund public schools in this country results in deep inequities along racial and economic lines. EdBuild was an organization that defined school funding problems and illustrated solutions, and when they closed their doors this July, they made their tools available for journalists, researchers, and advocates.
Apex Learning and Illuminate Education Partner to Inform Meaningful Instruction
Partnership enables educators to connect assessment results with curriculum to drive instruction and intervention at just the right time
SEATTLE, WA and IRVINE, CALIF. — Nov. 17, 2020 —Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance system, announce a new partnership. The new partnership provides schools and districts the ability to correlate learning gap assessments to digital curriculum, enabling individualized learning pathways for students in the critical subjects of Math and English Language Arts.
National Collaboration Effort Announced to Address Issues Confronting America’s Child Care Industry
Project supports states’ efforts to strengthen states’ abilities to ensure accessible, sustainable child care businesses
Contact:
Doug Stone, 651-336-9907 | stone7586@gmail.com
Heidi Hagel-Braid, 612-279-6504 | HeidiHB@firstchildrensfinance.org
MiEN Company Introduces Four New Furniture Product Offerings to Help Schools Solve Current and Future Learning Space Challenges
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
KidzToPros introduces Online Coding & Game Design courses to prepare students for jobs of the future
MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle Sokol
press@kidztopros.com
574-535-4923
FREMONT, Calif – Coding is considered the fastest-growing STEM field, yet only 45 percent of high schools across the country currently offer courses in computer science. The disparity is fueling a worldwide skills gap, in which an estimated 2.4 million positions are expected to go unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants.
Class Solver Reduces COVID-19 Outbreaks through Class List Management
“COVID-friendly” algorithm helps educators optimize and update class lists
Melbourne, Victoria AU (Oct. 26, 2020) – Class Solver, the most flexible program for creating and managing class lists, has developed an algorithm that’s been proven to reduce COVID-19 outbreaks in schools by 36 percent. The feature builds upon Class Solver’s ability to customize and create class lists based on factors including behavior, academic performance, special needs and parent requests.
Research Shows Teachers, Parents, Students Need More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity
Surveyed groups back education technology, but are limited by lack of training and information on digital safety
CONTACT: Kimberly Hefling: kimberly.hefling@gmmb.com
New VHS Learning and National Math and Science Initiative Program Enables Over 100 Rural Students to Take Advanced Placement Courses at No Cost
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
New Gaggle White Paper Helps Districts Understand and Support Students Struggling With Mental Health
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
The National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI) in partnership with Reach Higher launches the Power of Hope Awards to recognize school districts that engage school counselors in leadership roles to improve student college and career success outcomes.
NPSI Communications Contact:
Amanda Mitchell
Email: info@npsi.org
Phone: (224) 288-9934
Website: http://www.npsi.org
Facebook: National Postsecondary Strategy Institute @NPSI2018
Twitter: @NPSI_Believe
Digital Promise Launches the Center for Inclusive Innovation
Center Will Collaborate with and Support Communities and Schools in Equity-Centered Research and Development
October 13, 2020 | Washington, D.C. – Today, Digital Promise launched the Center for Inclusive Innovation, an initiative focused on resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities, in partnership with schools, to design liberatory education innovations.
eBOARDsolutions Announces Major Update to Simbli Policy Module
Enhanced policy management software offering makes it even easier for school boards to keep policies, procedures, and handbooks updated, organized in one place and accessible to all key stakeholders.
Contacts:
Andy Ryff, eBOARDsolutions Marketing Manager, 770.822.3632, aryff@eboardsolutions.com
[Lawrenceville, GA] – Oct. 13, 2020 –eBOARDsolutions Inc., today announced a major update to their online policy management software, the Simbli Policy Module.
15 Edtech Products Awarded New Learner Variability Product Certification
Certified Products Support Unique Learning Needs; Certification Application Now Open
October 8, 2020 | Washington, D.C. – Fifteen products have earned the Learner Variability product certification from Digital Promise. The new product certification is intended to serve as a reliable signal for educators, administrators, and families looking for evidence that educational technology (edtech) products support the unique needs of their learners.
7 Mindsets and K12, Inc. Virtual Schools Expand Partnership
Research-based social emotional learning solution chosen for system-wide implementation in K12, Inc.-powered schools
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Gaggle Releases New Cyberbullying eBook for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Updated eBook provides a guide to identifying and handling cyberbullying, as well as resources for parents, educators, and students
Media Contact:
Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications PR
(770) 310-5244
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com