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University of Phoenix recognizes Financial Literacy Month with student-focused tools to support financial wellbeing

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to recognize National Financial Literacy Month through its ongoing commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals while providing tools and scholarship opportunities that support financial wellness.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to recognize National Financial Literacy Month through its ongoing commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals while providing tools and scholarship opportunities that support financial wellness.
  • This year marks the 21st anniversary of April as National Financial Literacy Month, a milestone that underscores the importance of financial education in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
  • According to a College Board study the cost of college has accelerated quickly over the past few decades.
  • By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can find out what other students with relevant experience have saved.

Dataprise Appoints Nima Khamooshi as Vice President of Cybersecurity to Strengthen Preeminent National MSSP Business

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dataprise, a distinguished managed service provider and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Nima Khamooshi as its Vice President of Cybersecurity.

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  • Dataprise, a distinguished managed service provider and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Nima Khamooshi as its Vice President of Cybersecurity.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dataprise, a distinguished managed service provider and managed security service provider (MSSP), today announced the appointment of industry veteran, Nima Khamooshi as its Vice President of Cybersecurity.
  • "Nima's deep expertise combined with Dataprise's top cyber talent add accelerant to our fast-growing cyber business, allowing us to out-innovate bad actors and protect our clients," said John Raos, President, Dataprise.
  • Amid a constantly shifting landscape of cyber risk, Khamooshi will lead Dataprise's Managed Cybersecurity business as the company expands its position as the nation's preferred MSSP.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

KD College Prep Launches Revamped On-Demand Core Program for Admissions Prep

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Coppell, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2024) - KD College Prep released a fully revamped version of the On-Demand Core Program™.

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  • Coppell, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2024) - KD College Prep released a fully revamped version of the On-Demand Core Program™.
  • The On-Demand Core Program serves as an affordable and self-paced test prep option for students preparing for the SAT and ACT tests.
  • In 2020, KD College Prep adapted to the nation's growing need for online test prep options by developing the On-Demand Core Program.
  • Since 1992, KD College Prep has helped students prepare for admissions tests and college applications through test prep and college counseling programs.

THINKING NATION UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING AI-POWERED MOCK ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  As the academic year progresses and high schoolers nationwide gear up for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in early May, Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today unveiled a platform designed to transform AP exam preparation. This comprehensive solution provides personalized feedback and actionable insights during the crucial weeks before the official AP exams, using AI to ensure all students have access to high-quality exam preparation, thereby supporting equity in AP exam readiness.

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  • The mock AP exams offered by Thinking Nation span subjects like AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP World History, and AP American Government and Politics.
  • They replicate the full scope of the official AP exams, including the writing components.
  • "These new AI-graded Mock AP exams by Thinking Nation will transform how we can support students by shifting the workload from grading exams to supporting the students directly with their feedback.
  • To learn more about the Mock AP Exam platform and how to implement it in your school or classroom, visit Thinking Nation's website .

DIGITAL SAT LAUNCHES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, COMPLETING THE TRANSITION TO DIGITAL AND PROVIDING A SIMPLER TESTING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board this weekend launched the new, digital SAT® to students across the United States. The digital SAT provides a shorter test, with more time per question, and an overall streamlined testing experience for students and educators. The March 9 administration completes the transition of the SAT Suite of Assessments to digital testing after the digital SAT launched internationally in March 2023, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and PSAT™ 8/9 in fall 2023, and the PSAT™ 10 and SAT School Day last week.

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  • The digital SAT provides a shorter test, with more time per question, and an overall streamlined testing experience for students and educators.
  • In March, 99.8% of SAT Weekend digital test takers successfully completed their exam and submitted their results via Bluebook™, College Board's new digital testing app.
  • In addition, over 400,000 students took the digital SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 during the school day last week.
  • "We made the transition to a digital SAT in response to what students and educators were telling us.

Available for Media Interviews: The New Digital SAT® Launches March 9. Kaplan Experts Can Provide Answers to Top Questions.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Shorter Reading Passages: The digital SAT will feature shorter reading passages, which will be easier and faster to read and analyze, with only one question tied to each passage.

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  • Shorter Reading Passages: The digital SAT will feature shorter reading passages, which will be easier and faster to read and analyze, with only one question tied to each passage.
  • Adaptive: The Verbal and Math sections of the digital SAT will contain two modules.
  • “Kaplan believes these changes are student-friendly and have the potential to provide test takers with a more streamlined, less stressful experience, compared to the old exam.
  • It remains a rigorous test, so students should prepare accordingly,” said Heather Waite, director of college admissions programs, Kaplan.

Tierney Kraft Assumes Role as Vice President of Partnership Development at EOS

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SEATTLE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS proudly announces the appointment of Tierney Kraft as its new Vice President of Partnership Development.

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  • SEATTLE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS proudly announces the appointment of Tierney Kraft as its new Vice President of Partnership Development.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Tierney Kraft to the EOS family as our Vice President of Partnership Development.
  • As Vice President of Partnership Development, Tierney will lead EOS in forging strategic partnerships with districts and expanding its presence in the K12 market.
  • Join us in extending a warm welcome to Tierney Kraft as she embarks on this exciting journey with EOS.

GreatSchools.org and International Baccalaureate partner to connect families with global education curriculum

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As parents continue to seek high quality education opportunities, connecting them with enriching programs that challenge their child to think critically and foster a love for learning is essential. Education nonprofit GreatSchools.org today announced a new data partnership with the International Baccalaureate® (IB) to do just that, connecting parents directly with the global education program.

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  • Education nonprofit GreatSchools.org today announced a new data partnership with the International Baccalaureate ® (IB) to do just that, connecting parents directly with the global education program.
  • With over 5,000 IB World Schools (IBWS) worldwide, the IB offers a continuum of international education through four challenging, high quality educational programmes to students aged 3 to 19.
  • "Partnering with the International Baccalaureate allows us to seamlessly connect the millions of U.S. parents who visit GreatSchools.org each year to a global leader in education that enables students to succeed in and out of the classroom."
  • Together, we are opening doors to a global education that prepares students to thrive in our increasingly complex world."