Special education

Photon Enhances Coding Across the Curriculum with New Teaching Kits

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eduscape, the leading professional learning organization in the US, is expanding its partnership with Photon to bring Photon Teaching Kits to educators throughout North America.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eduscape, the leading professional learning organization in the US, is expanding its partnership with Photon to bring Photon Teaching Kits to educators throughout North America.
  • Photon is not just a robot, it is a complete solution for teachers, with no coding experience, to increase student achievement through coding, computer science, and computational thinking.
  • The Teaching Kits create a learning ecosystem, and content areas include: SEL, Special Education, Early Education, AI Junior, Sustainable Energy, Coding & Robotics, and Physics.
  • "In the Computational Thinking Counts in Elementary Grades project funded by the NSF, we chose Photon as one of our main technologies.

Mississippi Approves Classworks® as Evidence-Based Academic Intervention

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Classworks, a best-in-class online intervention solution, is one of the first programs approved as an evidence-based intervention by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Intervention Services.

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  • DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Classworks, a best-in-class online intervention solution, is one of the first programs approved as an evidence-based intervention by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Intervention Services.
  • "Classworks has been supporting Mississippi educators and students for over 15 years and we're excited to see our evidence-based solution added to their approved interventions list.
  • Classworks' streamlined intervention program supports teachers with identifying deficits, providing the right interventions, monitoring progress, and addressing students' social and emotional learning needs."
  • Classworks continues to have an impact on Mississippi students, even during the tumultuous 2020 - 21 school year.

A New Approach to Kentucky Teacher Rank Change Seeks to Increase Teacher Growth and Retention in Kentucky

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Meanwhile, Kentucky teacher enrollment in the continuing education program, " Foundations in Teaching and Learning ," has tripled in 2021.

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  • Meanwhile, Kentucky teacher enrollment in the continuing education program, " Foundations in Teaching and Learning ," has tripled in 2021.
  • More than 250 teachers are enrolled to earn Rank I or Rank II through job-embedded micro-credentials.
  • Research shows that high-quality, effective teachers are the most important factor in determining students' success in school.
  • "We're encouraged by growing enrollment in our rank change program and its potential to improve both teacher and student outcomes in Kentucky classrooms."

Six From Scarinci Hollenbeck Mentioned in CIANJ Awards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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LYNDHURST, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The CommerceIndustry Association of New Jersey ( CIANJ ), an organization committed to "improving and advancing the cause of free enterprise" in NJ, recently recognized six Scarinci Hollenbeck employees as part of their Enterprising Women in Commerce Awards.

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  • LYNDHURST, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The CommerceIndustry Association of New Jersey ( CIANJ ), an organization committed to "improving and advancing the cause of free enterprise" in NJ, recently recognized six Scarinci Hollenbeck employees as part of their Enterprising Women in Commerce Awards.
  • "I am very proud of my executive director and our distinguished attorneys," shared Founding and Managing Partner Donald Scarinci.
  • All firm honorees will be acknowledged at the CIANJ Enterprising Women in Commerce Awards breakfast on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Glen Ridge Country Club.
  • You can learn more about the awards and attend the event at: https://www.commercemagnj.com/enterprising-women-in-commerce.html
    With a growing practice of more than 60 experienced attorneys, Scarinci Hollenbeck is a regional alternative to a National 250 law firm.

Six Educators Receive Learning Ally's 2021 Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally , a national education solutions nonprofit, and publisher of The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution, has announced six recipients of its 2021 Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award .

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally , a national education solutions nonprofit, and publisher of The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution, has announced six recipients of its 2021 Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award .
  • These six winners will receive monetary prizes for themselves and their school, and distinction in their education communities and state.
  • Ms. Wilson believes that quality learning, quality teachers, safe schools, and community/parent involvement are priorities for all educators.
  • If you know an educator, administrator or school that is making a difference for students with reading deficits, Learning Ally's nomination process is now open for the 2022 Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award.

Fall Registration is Now Open for READ Academy

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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READ Academy of Sacramento is here to help students who may need extra assistance with learning in order to access their education.

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  • READ Academy of Sacramento is here to help students who may need extra assistance with learning in order to access their education.
  • "Everyone deserves an education of the utmost quality, and we are here to ensure that students receive the education they deserve," said the founder of the READ Academy.
  • If you are not sure if your student has dyslexia, READ Academy also provides an in-depth Dyslexia Assessment in order to determine if READ Academy can be beneficial for your child.
  • About READ Academy of Sacramento:
    Committed to Educating Dyslexic Learners, READ Academy of Sacramento was founded with one purpose - to build a place for students who learn differently to grow, learn and create with each passing day.

Challenged Athletes Foundation Launches "Move to Include Network" to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Through Sports and Wellness

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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We believe the power of accessible physical activities transcends into the workplace, makes better employees and creates a culture of inclusion.

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  • We believe the power of accessible physical activities transcends into the workplace, makes better employees and creates a culture of inclusion.
  • The challenging societal climate in 2020 spurred the need for companies to create new ways to motivate and stay connected with employees.
  • Over the years, the global professional services company has provided funds, in-kind services and volunteers to help the nonprofit promote inclusion and diversity through sports.
  • The Challenged Athletes Foundations new offering gives organizations active and inclusive ways to engage their people to be their best.

Meredith Sherman named Senior Program Director at The Center for Arts Education at Partnership with Children

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meredith Sherman, the long-serving Program Director at Partnership with Children (PWC), the 110-year-old nonprofit and leading provider of school-based mental health services and community school programs in New York City, has been named Senior Program Director for The Center for Arts Education (CAE).

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meredith Sherman, the long-serving Program Director at Partnership with Children (PWC), the 110-year-old nonprofit and leading provider of school-based mental health services and community school programs in New York City, has been named Senior Program Director for The Center for Arts Education (CAE).
  • "Meredith brings not only a commitment to arts education, but also deep experience with community schools," said Margaret Crotty, Partnership with Children CEO.
  • "She knows so well that arts education increases student engagement; supports emotional, physical and intellectual development; and lifts young people's voices."
  • Partnership with Children (PWC) For over 100 years, Partnership with Children (PWC) has supported New York City children.

Regions Bank Recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Regions Bank is pleased to announce that it has received a score of 100 on the 2021 Disability Equality Index , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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  • Regions Bank is pleased to announce that it has received a score of 100 on the 2021 Disability Equality Index , the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of 0 to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
  • We are proud to receive this distinction, because disability awareness and accommodation are an important part of Regions culture of inclusion, said Clara Green, head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Regions.
  • Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank.

Determine dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Identify children at risk for dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!

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  • Identify children at risk for dyslexia even at a distance with the FAR Screening Form Remote!
  • The FAR Screening Form Remote quickly identifies children at risk for developmental dyslexia.
  • Beyond pandemic needs, the FAR Screening Form Remote provides the ability to use this trusted dyslexia screening instrument in a variety of circumstances where face-to-face assessment is not possible.
  • The FAR Screening Form Remote can be administered to individuals from prekindergarten through college and offers grade-based normative data.