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National Council of School Safety Directors Launched to Lead the Path to Safer Schools

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With threats to schools at an all-time high, ZeroNow, the school safety stakeholder community, is launching the National Council of School Safety Directors to advocate for a dedicated School Safety Director in K-12 school districts nationwide. Inaugural Chair Jason Stoddard, Director of School Safety and Security for Charles County Public Schools, will make the announcement at an online media conference on Tuesday, April 30 at 3pm ET featuring remarks from Congressman Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX).

Key Points: 
  • The new organization will unite school safety professionals nationwide to establish standards, share best practices, and advocate for holistic school safety policies to improve school safety.
  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With threats to schools at an all-time high, ZeroNow, the school safety stakeholder community, is launching the National Council of School Safety Directors to advocate for a dedicated School Safety Director in K-12 school districts nationwide.
  • "The National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) is the first and only organization created with the sole purpose of establishing, educating, and building a national standard and certification and a continuing education program for School Safety Directors," Stoddard said.
  • ZeroNow President Ara Bagdasarian added, "School Safety Directors are navigators in the crucial journey towards safer schools.

TeachAI Announces Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Key Points: 
  • It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
  • These materials propose five key policy ideas essential for the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in education.
  • TeachAI invites education leaders and policymakers to explore these foundational policy ideas as a step towards embracing the transformative potential of AI in education while also addressing its challenges with foresight and responsibility.
  • Visit www.teachai.org/policy to see the Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

TeachAI Announces Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

Key Points: 
  • It is designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
  • These materials propose five key policy ideas essential for the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in education.
  • TeachAI invites education leaders and policymakers to explore these foundational policy ideas as a step towards embracing the transformative potential of AI in education while also addressing its challenges with foresight and responsibility.
  • Visit www.teachai.org/policy to see the Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

Indiana Education Policy Leader Joins Lumina Board

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teresa Lubbers, a leader in higher education policy and former commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education , has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teresa Lubbers, a leader in higher education policy and former commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education , has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • Before joining the Indianapolis-based think tank, she was Indiana's commissioner for higher education from 2009 to 2022.
  • She is also a past chair of the State Higher Education Executive Officers, the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
  • Lubbers joins Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne in California, as a new board member serving a four-year term.

Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, an edtech startup that has created a portfolio of high-quality, turnkey, online college-level courses that enable high school students to earn dual credit while never having to leave their school building.

Key Points: 
  • PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, an edtech startup that has created a portfolio of high-quality, turnkey, online college-level courses that enable high school students to earn dual credit while never having to leave their school building.
  • This acquisition allows us to create an exciting new opportunity for millions of high school students served by Savvas.
  • "There's a growing demand for dual-enrollment and dual-credit opportunities for high school students across the country," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company, noting, however, that school administrators have long faced challenges when considering these programs for their students, such as limited course offerings, along with costly transportation and other logistical issues.
  • "This acquisition will allow us to create an exciting new opportunity for the millions of high school students served by Savvas."

Age of Learning Appoints Dr. Daniel A. Domenech as Superintendent-in-Residence

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Age of Learning, leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel A. Domenech, highly respected education leader and former Executive Director of AASA (The School Superintendents Association), as Superintendent-in-Residence.

Key Points: 
  • Age of Learning, leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel A. Domenech, highly respected education leader and former Executive Director of AASA (The School Superintendents Association), as Superintendent-in-Residence.
  • Dr. Domenech will work alongside Age of Learning’s inaugural Superintendent-in-Residence, Dr. Art Cavazos, to continue to raise awareness of the proven effectiveness of the company’s adaptive, personalized mastery learning programs, My Math Academy® , and My Reading Academy™ .
  • Domenech exemplifies visionary leadership in education, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Age of Learning,” said Ty West, General Manager, Schools Division at Age of Learning.
  • Dr. Domenech began his teaching career in New York City before becoming program director for the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

Navigate360's JP Guilbault and Dr. Joe McKenna to Present Trends Shaping School Culture and Climate at the National Forum on Education Policy

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, the nation's leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces JP Guilbault, Chief Executive Officer at Navigate360, Karen Barnes, Ph.D., LCSW, Threat Assessment & Mental Health Officer at the Maine School Safety Center, Maine Department of Education and Dr. Joe McKenna, Ph.D., Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development at Navigate360, will present at the Education Commission of the States' National Forum on Education Policy July 12–14 in Minneapolis. Guilbault will share all-new data on how K–12 district personnel report feeling prepared to address physical safety and their students' social-emotional or character education needs.

Key Points: 
  • Guilbault will share all-new data on how K–12 district personnel report feeling prepared to address physical safety and their students' social-emotional or character education needs.
  • According to new data from Navigate360, educators at the largest school districts feel less prepared to address physical safety than educators at mid- and small-sized school districts.
  • The session, titled "Data Trends Shaping School Culture and Climate," will take place on Thursday, July 13, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CDT at the conference.
  • An annual conference, the National Forum on Education Policy brings together education leaders to discuss the most pressing issues in state education policy.

Education Development Center to Take Forward the Education Commission's Bold Agenda and Programs

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Education Development Center (EDC), a global nonprofit working at the intersection of education, health, and economic opportunity, is thrilled to announce the Education Commission ’s team and programs are joining EDC effective July 1.

Key Points: 
  • Education Development Center (EDC), a global nonprofit working at the intersection of education, health, and economic opportunity, is thrilled to announce the Education Commission ’s team and programs are joining EDC effective July 1.
  • "I couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Commission’s team join us at EDC,” said Liesbet Steer, President and CEO of Education Development Center and former executive director of the Education Commission.
  • “Together, we can expand and accelerate the Education Commission’s Learning Generation agenda to invest in quality education for a rapidly changing world.
  • “The Education Commission's call to action, centered inclusion and equity at the heart of deep and urgent transformation needed for education and education systems across the world.

National Math + Science Initiative Appoints Education Policy Leader Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization committed to closing opportunity gaps and increasing college access through K-12 STEM education, announces the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Anderson's more than 25 years of policy expertise, including 10 years as president of the Education Commission of the States (ECS), combined with his career-long devotion to educational equity and excellence, will help NMSI elevate its mission-critical work in ensuring that all students reach their highest potential. Effective August 14, 2023, Anderson succeeds veteran astronaut, STEM education advocate and founding NMSI board member Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. after four years of leading the organization as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization committed to closing opportunity gaps and increasing college access through K-12 STEM education, announces the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "Our economy is rapidly evolving, and the jobs of the future demand proficiency in math and science from every student," said Anderson.
  • "The National Math and Science Initiative is a tremendous platform to help all students master the math and science skills necessary to move to the next level and provide coaching and training to math and science teachers across the nation.
  • Anderson has provided strategic leadership on education policy design and implementation through multiple projects with national policy organizations such as the National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Conference of State Legislatures.

NATIONAL PATHWAYS INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN SUMMIT TO ADDRESS CRISIS IN EDUCATION WITH A BOLD REFORM AGENDA

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Pathways Initiative (NPI), a national coalition of prominent leaders from education, business, government, students and the civil rights community today announced that it will be convening a national education summit in Washington DC on March 16th, 2023 to advance the pathways approach to education. 

Key Points: 
  • Our leadership committee and supporters include:
    Prominent business organizations such as the State Business Executives as well as major companies.
  • Key educational organizations including the Education Commission of the States, Education Trust, the Teachers and Principals Unions, and Pathways innovators like the National Academies Foundation.
  • Now, the National Pathways Initiative has put forward a policy agenda with achievable reforms that have bipartisan support.
  • The summit in Washington D.C. will convene all these stakeholders and members of Congress to chart a path forward to adopt these bi-partisan solutions.