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NTXIA and NCTCOG Partner to Re-Launch "Internet for All" Coalition as Internet for North Texas to Expand Internet Access Across North Texas Region

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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In partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), this coalition represents a collaborative effort across North Texas to prioritize broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), this coalition represents a collaborative effort across North Texas to prioritize broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.
  • "The I4NTX Coalition aims to revive the intent of Operation Connectivity and work with cross-sector teams to bring broadband access to more households throughout North Texas, leveraging the established coalition built by the NTXIA," said Jennifer Sanders, Executive Director of NTXIA.
  • "We are honored to lead this effort and continue to grow the momentum in creating a digitally equitable future.
  • It will also encourage local municipalities to designate broadband technical leads and share best practices for achieving universal broadband access.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Issues White Paper on Potential of Employee Resource Groups for Skills Development

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Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Lawlor posits that ERGs offer a new paradigm for tackling the twin issues of engagement and professional development, where individuals can leverage the social connections to promote skill development.

Key Points: 
  • Lawlor posits that ERGs offer a new paradigm for tackling the twin issues of engagement and professional development, where individuals can leverage the social connections to promote skill development.
  • “ERGs can be that mechanism that enlivens workers’ desires to be challenged with learning new skills and taking on new roles within their organization,” states Lawlor.
  • Prior to that, he served in several capacities at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, culminating as the Chief IT Officer.
  • Lawlor earned his bachelor’s at University of Pittsburgh, his master’s degree in education at Gannon University, and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Kent State University.

American Student Assistance Expands its Free Suite of Digital Experiences That Help Teens Make Informed, Confident Decisions About Post-High School Education and Career Pathways

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school. Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle or high school. To provide invaluable experiences and opportunities that improve career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers, American Student Assistance® (ASA) – a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success – today announced the expansion of its free suite of digital student-led career readiness experiences. They are designed to help kids gain awareness of education pathways and career possibilities that match their interests, increase access to valuable skill sets, and give them the confidence they need to navigate a path to success after high school.

Key Points: 
  • Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle or high school.
  • To ensure a constantly expanding set of rich, diverse, and value-adding digital resources, ASA is partnering with innovative, mission-aligned companies to provide users with high-quality career-focused tasks.
  • The EvolveMe platform features 26 career experimentation and skills-building activities and 79 sub-tasks from 15 innovative partners that serve millions of teens.
  • Teens are rewarded for completing tasks under the categories of Life Skills, Experimenting with Jobs, Building Your Network, and Career Quizzes.

Essays by Award-Winning Teachers of American History Selected for Upcoming Book on Why History Matters

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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FLORENCE, S.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement (DFI), a non-profit focused on transforming how American history is taught and learned by empowering teachers to better engage students, announces the first teachers whose essays have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming book, Why History Matters: American History Teachers Speak Out. The book will showcase teachers' insights on the importance of American history education and their first-hand accounts of successfully inspiring the next generations to understand and appreciate it.

Key Points: 
  • FLORENCE, S.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement (DFI), a non-profit focused on transforming how American history is taught and learned by empowering teachers to better engage students, announces the first teachers whose essays have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming book, Why History Matters: American History Teachers Speak Out.
  • The book will showcase teachers' insights on the importance of American history education and their first-hand accounts of successfully inspiring the next generations to understand and appreciate it.
  • Current and former K-16 teachers of American history are invited to submit original essays up to 1,000 words for consideration for publication in the book.
  • This book will showcase how teachers are better connecting American history to the interests and passions of today's students," said DFI CEO Patrick Riccards.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Worker Perceptions of Online Education

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper exploring online education as a method for meeting workers desire for reskilling or upskilling: Online Education and American Workers Perceptions.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper exploring online education as a method for meeting workers desire for reskilling or upskilling: Online Education and American Workers Perceptions.
  • Lawlor provides a brief review of technology-mediated education, along with current modes of online instruction.
  • In the paper, Lawlor explores the benefits and disadvantages of online education for employees and employers, as well as the barriers for employees in participation and skill attainment.
  • The Career Optimism Index study is one of the most comprehensive studies of Americans personal career perceptions to date.

American History Teachers Invited to Contribute to Upcoming Book Showcasing Why History Matters

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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FLORENCE, S.C., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Too many Americans today, particularly young people, don't know our nation's history. Only 42% of Americans can pass our nation's citizenship test, and only 15% of eighth graders score at the proficient level on the national NAEP US history assessment, fewer than four years earlier. At a time when all should be thinking like historians, too few know even the fundamentals of American history.

Key Points: 
  • At a time when all should be thinking like historians, too few know even the fundamentals of American history.
  • To address this need, Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement (DFI), a non-profit focused on transforming how history is taught and learned by better engaging students, invites social studies teachers from across the nation to be part of an upcoming new book, Why History Matters: American History Teachers Speak Out.
  • Teachers of American history to K-16 students are invited to submit original essays up to 1,000 words for consideration for publication in the book.
  • The book is a follow up to the 2021 compendium of essays on Why History Matters from leading historians and American history experts explaining why it is important and necessary to learn our nation's history.

Britannica Names Tracy Grant Editor-in-Chief

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Britannica Group, which publishes the Encyclopaedia Britannica and many other information and instructional products under the Britannica and Merriam-Webster brands, today announced the appointment of veteran Washington Post editor Tracy Grant to the position of editor-in-chief.

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  • CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Britannica Group, which publishes the Encyclopaedia Britannica and many other information and instructional products under the Britannica and Merriam-Webster brands, today announced the appointment of veteran Washington Post editor Tracy Grant to the position of editor-in-chief.
  • Grant joins a long line of eminent Britannica editors stretching back to 1768, when William Smellie, a 28-year-old scholar in Edinburgh, Scotland, compiled Britannica's first edition.
  • "Tracy really is an editor for the 21st century," said Britannica CEO Jorge Cauz.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to be joining Encyclopaedia Britannica," Grant said.

Gipper Announces $2.7M Seed Financing, Releases Gipper 2.0, Gipper.com, and More

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Gipper will use the funds to roll out new product offerings and fuel its ongoing growth in schools and athletic programs nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Gipper will use the funds to roll out new product offerings and fuel its ongoing growth in schools and athletic programs nationwide.
  • In addition, Gipper announced the release of their updated platform, Gipper 2.0, the new Gipper.com website, and the 2021 Gipper Standout Awards.
  • With Gipper, schools and athletic teams can easily create branded, visual, and engaging content for social media - in seconds, on any device, and without needing any design experience.
  • This content is used to improve communication and branding within schools, while also creating an unprecedented amount of sponsorable assets.

SoCalGas Launches 2021 SoCal Climate Champions Grant Program

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the application window for its 2021 SoCal Climate Champions Grant program is now open.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the application window for its 2021 SoCal Climate Champions Grant program is now open.
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant program is open to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations that operate within and/or serve a community within the SoCalGas service territory.
  • "Our SoCal Climate Champions Grant program is designed to invest in a future with net zero emissions through clean, safe, and innovative ideas that put people and communities first."
  • SoCal Climate Champions Grant recipients will receive a $40,000 - $50,000 grant to be distributed by the end of 2021.

Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce Works to Bring a New Virtual Interactive Career Exploration Platform to School Districts and Employers

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Students can walk out of high school or college and begin rewarding careers here in Livingston County."

Key Points: 
  • Students can walk out of high school or college and begin rewarding careers here in Livingston County."
  • "The Chamber is pleased to be working with six school districts serving Livingston County students who have purchased district licenses for this platform.
  • The financial support from the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and their investment in students and employers in Livingston County, is the piece that binds this all together.
  • See Nepris in action at https://Nepris.com or on social via @NeprisApp
    Laura Lane, Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce, (585) 243-2222, [email protected]