At a time when the nation is investing significantly more
resources into early learning, policymakers have few ways of
knowing whether those investments are paying off because of a
dearth of dependable information about how much students are
learning socially, emotionally, and academically from preschool
through grade 2.
A new report from FutureEd documents the incoherent,
misaligned web of early learning assessments that are costly,
challenging to administer, prone to misuse by policymakers, and
often neglected altogether.
February 25, 2021 | Washington,
D.C. – Digital
Promise awarded eight product certifications to educational
technology (edtech) tools that met the criteria for
Research-Based Design and
Learner Variability product certifications.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Feb. 24, 2021)
–BetterLesson, a leading provider
of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning,
announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO.
Tucson, AZ — Feb. 24, 2021 —Illustrative
Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab
have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home
learning in elementary school mathematics.
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 23, 2021—ParentSquare
Inc., provider of the premier unified school-to-home engagement
platform for K-12, today announced that Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D.,
is joining the company in the newly created role of Chief
Strategy Officer.
MINNEAPOLIS (February 18, 2021)—After
experiencing an unprecedented year marked by a global pandemic,
racial unrest and a turbulent U.S. presidential election, today’s
teens have shifted their thinking when it comes to their
educational path after high school.
IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2021) – New research
released by Illuminate
Education indicates students in grades K-8 are experiencing
universal learning losses in math and reading due to COVID-19
disruptions. Losses are consistently greater in math than reading
in late elementary and middle school grades and are consistent
across geographic and socioeconomic status.
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
ROSWELL, Ga. –Feb. 2, 2021 – 7
Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL)
solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Searetha
Smith-Collins to the position of chief academic officer,
effective immediately.
As one example, Pearson’s Connections Academy online
charter schools charges the state $10,300 per
student. The same product in Pearson’s private school costs
$4,800.
Journalists invited to attend an exclusive webinar presentation
led by Stanford education Professor Sean Reardon to preview the
data and gain access to embargoed data.
The Educational Opportunity
Project (EOP) at Stanford University will publish on Feb. 8
new research and data from the updated Stanford Education Data
Archive (SEDA), a comprehensive online national database of
academic performance measuring educational opportunity in school
communities.
VHS Learning Partners with Continental Han Feng Network Technology to Develop Chinese Language Program
Chinese 1 and Chinese 2 high school courses to begin in September 2021
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
New Assessment HQ Tool Tracks State Assessment Policy
Media Contact: Josh Parrish
Email: jparrish@forstudentsuccess.org
WASHINGTON — The Collaborative for Student Success unveiled a new, one-stop tracking tool today on its Assessment HQ platform that displays state-by-state actions around administering federally required student assessments.
CoderZ Announces CoderZ League World Champions
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
Lexia Learning’s PowerUp Literacy Program is 2.5x More Effective in Helping English Learners Close Critical Reading Gaps
ESSA Strong research study finds equal gains among English Learners and non-ELs
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Disjointed, Misaligned Systems Leave Policymakers in the Dark About Students’ Early Learning
State-by-State Analysis Reveals Wide Disparities in Assessing Academic, Social Development in Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
At a time when the nation is investing significantly more resources into early learning, policymakers have few ways of knowing whether those investments are paying off because of a dearth of dependable information about how much students are learning socially, emotionally, and academically from preschool through grade 2.
A new report from FutureEd documents the incoherent, misaligned web of early learning assessments that are costly, challenging to administer, prone to misuse by policymakers, and often neglected altogether.
Eight Edtech Products Awarded Research-Based Design and Learner Variability Product Certifications
Product Certifications Provide Transparency to Educators when Selecting Edtech Tools
February 25, 2021 | Washington, D.C. – Digital Promise awarded eight product certifications to educational technology (edtech) tools that met the criteria for Research-Based Design and Learner Variability product certifications.
BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO
Kennard joins BetterLesson as the company enters stage of exponential growth and looks to scale and optimize business operations
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Feb. 24, 2021) – BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning, announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO.
Illustrative Mathematics, Family Engagement Lab, and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Collaborate to Support Family Engagement in Math
FASTalk text messages, aligned with the IM K–5 Math curriculum, help parents support their child’s math skills at home
Tucson, AZ — Feb. 24, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home learning in elementary school mathematics.
ParentSquare Expands Executive Team With Amazon Web Services Education Leader Joining as Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Chad A. Stevens Brings Expertise in Education and Cloud Services to Fast-Growing School-to-Home Communications and Engagement Company
Lauren Zamora
ParentSquare
1-888-496-3168
Lauren@parentsquare.com
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 23, 2021—ParentSquare Inc., provider of the premier unified school-to-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced that Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D., is joining the company in the newly created role of Chief Strategy Officer.
Today’s Teens Questioning the Status Quo When It Comes to College
National survey finds high schoolers want lower-cost, quicker paths to careers: 50 percent are open to something other than a four-year degree
MINNEAPOLIS (February 18, 2021)—After experiencing an unprecedented year marked by a global pandemic, racial unrest and a turbulent U.S. presidential election, today’s teens have shifted their thinking when it comes to their educational path after high school.
Illuminate Education Unveils Research on Actual Impact of Spring School Closures and Learning Disruptions on Student Learning
Losses in math and reading remain prominent in grades K-8 and are observed uniformly across school strata, school-level poverty rates, and race/ethnic composition
IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2021) – New research released by Illuminate Education indicates students in grades K-8 are experiencing universal learning losses in math and reading due to COVID-19 disruptions. Losses are consistently greater in math than reading in late elementary and middle school grades and are consistent across geographic and socioeconomic status.
VHS Learning Opens 2021 Summer School Registration
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
Othot Report Analyzes Data From 454 Colleges, Finds Vastly Different Institution-to-Institution Impacts From Forthcoming Demographic Cliff
In one finding, 25 percent of public universities will face steep enrollment declines of 9 percent or more after 2025, though many public schools are still well positioned to survive the national enrollment downturn
PITTSBURGH, Penn.
Every Learner Everywhere Launches Innovative “Expert Network”
Free and flexible coaching on equity, inclusion, and digital learning for higher education faculty and administrators
Contact info:
Meredith Westheimer
meredithw@themooreagency.com
561-213-8192
Reporting Grants up to $15K
McGraw Fellowship via the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
Do you – or a reporter you know – have a great idea for a high-impact education story that “Follows the Money,” but few resources to get it done? If so, check out the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
7 Mindsets Names Dr. Searetha Smith-Collins as Chief Academic Officer
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244
ROSWELL, Ga. – Feb. 2, 2021 – 7 Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL) solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Searetha Smith-Collins to the position of chief academic officer, effective immediately.
California is Overpaying Virtual Charter Schools Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year, New Report Shows
Study by University of Oregon Professor and In the Public Interest reveals that Californians are wasting at least $600 million per year on nonclassroom-based charter schools that fail to deliver academically
CONTACT: Jamie Horwitz 202-549-4921 (cell), jhdcpr@starpower.net
As one example, Pearson’s Connections Academy online charter schools charges the state $10,300 per student.
The same product in Pearson’s private school costs $4,800.
Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project (EOP) to release new data and research on educational opportunity in the US
Journalists invited to attend an exclusive webinar presentation led by Stanford education Professor Sean Reardon to preview the data and gain access to embargoed data.
The Educational Opportunity Project (EOP) at Stanford University will publish on Feb. 8 new research and data from the updated Stanford Education Data Archive (SEDA), a comprehensive online national database of academic performance measuring educational opportunity in school communities.
SEDA 4.0 includes:
CoderZ Encouraging Title I Schools to Sign-up Students for the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge
Free virtual learning experience finishes at the end of the 2020-21 school year; Title I teachers can also apply for access to the CoderZ curriculum
Media Contact: Charlotte Andrist
Nickel Communications
charlotte@nickelcommpr.com
770-310-5244
SDI, Inc. Launches Mobile App for PPE-As-a-Service to Simplify Procurement for Schools
App simplifies the process of procuring PPE and other essential materials as schools strive to reopen safely
BRISTOL, Pa. (Jan.