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Imagine Español Meets ESSA Evidence Standard

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A research study from Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., received an ESSA Promising rating from Evidence for ESSA for measuring the impact of the Imagine Español learning solution on Spanish language acquisition and proficiency for Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) students.

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The study, Impact Evaluation of Imagine Español in a Large Southwest School District , was designed to meet the qualifications of Tier 3 Promising evidence of effectiveness as defined by the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) and demonstrates the significant impact Imagine Español has on Spanish language acquisition and proficiency.
"We're pleased to see the research on Imagine Español students recognized by Evidence for ESSA," shared Sarah Anderson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supplemental Programs at Imagine Learning.
In total, 3,347 Pre-K students who used the Imagine Español program were compared to 554 students who did not use the Imagine Español program.
It evaluated the difference in Spanish language acquisition between students who used Imagine Español and students who did not use Imagine Español.

Travis Wiuff Replaces Mark Godbeer In VBK2 Main Event!

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012474035/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012474035/en/
Travis Wiuff Replaces Mark Godbeer In VBK2 Main Event!
In a recent development, veteran MMA standout Travis "Diesel" Wiuff has been announced as a replacement for Mark "The Hand Of" Godbeer, the defending VBK1 Heavyweight Tournament Winner who had to withdraw from VBK2 for personal reasons.
Lavar "Big" Johnson, known for his devastating punching power, remains in the main event, promising fireworks inside the formulated Bout Circle that everyone is talking about.
With the addition of Travis Wiuff and the tenacity of Lavar Johnson, this event promises to be one for the ages.

Former Boxing World Champion Bobby Czyz Joins Valor Bare Knuckle 2 as Color Commentator

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc., the premier destination for exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting action, is proud to announce the addition of former two-division world champion boxer Bobby Czyz as the color commentator for Valor Bare Knuckle 2.

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Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc., the premier destination for exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting action, is proud to announce the addition of former two-division world champion boxer Bobby Czyz as the color commentator for Valor Bare Knuckle 2.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005987499/en/
Former Boxing World Champion Bobby Czyz Joins Valor Bare Knuckle 2 as Color Commentator (Photo: Business Wire)
Czyz, renowned for his illustrious career in the squared circle, will be sharing the commentary booth with MMA and WWE icon Seth Petruzelli.
Bobby Czyz, known for his precision and ring intelligence, expressed his excitement about this new chapter in his career: "Joining Valor Bare Knuckle 2 as a color commentator is a thrilling opportunity for me.
Ken Shamrock, the MMA Hall of Famer and the driving force behind Valor Bare Knuckle, welcomed Czyz with open arms: "Bobby Czyz is a true legend in the world of boxing, and his presence adds immense value to our broadcast.

Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc Announces Landmark Collaboration with the Florida State (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a leading name in the combat sports industry, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with the Florida State (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police.

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Valor Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a leading name in the combat sports industry, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with the Florida State (FOP) Fraternal Order of Police.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The Florida State (FOP), with its rich history and dedication to serving both officers and the community, finds a synergistic partner in Valor Sports Inc.
“Valor is truly committed to this partnership, and working closely with the Florida State FOP will be ongoing.
"The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police and our 25,000 members are truly thankful for the partnership with Valor Sports & Entertainment and Valor Bare Knuckle.

VALOR: True Bare Knuckle Boxing Returns October 27 in Jacksonville, Florida

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Fans can prepare for the return of Valor Bare Knuckle 2, the true bare knuckle boxing platform, as they step back into the limelight for an exciting night of combat sports.

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Fans can prepare for the return of Valor Bare Knuckle 2, the true bare knuckle boxing platform, as they step back into the limelight for an exciting night of combat sports.
The stage is set as VBK2 will be held at the University of North Florida (UNF) Center in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 27, 2023.
“Our true bare knuckle regulations strictly prohibit clinching, grabbing, or pushing, eliminating any possibility of dirty boxing tactics,” concluded Shamrock.
Additionally, open hand techniques for blocking or parrying are strictly disallowed.”
VBK2, the return of Valor Bare Knuckle, is poised to deliver an unforgettable evening of bare knuckle battles.

Kindergartners Using Age of Learning’s My Reading Academy™ Significantly Outperform Peers on State-Administered Literacy Assessments

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The study found that kindergartners who used Age of Learning’s personalized and adaptive program My Reading Academy significantly outperformed their peers on district-administered end-of-year literacy assessment, with greater literacy skills gains by students who used the program more.

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The study found that kindergartners who used Age of Learning’s personalized and adaptive program My Reading Academy significantly outperformed their peers on district-administered end-of-year literacy assessment, with greater literacy skills gains by students who used the program more.
In the Virginia districts, 619 kindergarten students participated, with 180 in the treatment group using My Reading Academy an average of just over 40 minutes per week.
My Reading Academy was found to be especially beneficial for kindergartners who started out with lower baseline literacy skills.
In Texas, the study measured performance among 473 prekindergartners, using the state-administered end-of-year literacy assessment CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System.

Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum Linked to Improved School Readiness

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

DALLAS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frog Street, an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas. The study found that using Frog Street Pre-K curriculum was associated with positive gains in critical early learning domains and increased kindergarten readiness. Frog Street provides a bilingual pre-K curriculum organized into five subjects, five skill-content areas and supports for social-emotional development.

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Johns Hopkins School of Education study examined the impact of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum on pre-K score gains across Texas, as measured by the CIRCLE assessment
DALLAS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frog Street , an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas.
The study found that using Frog Street Pre-K curriculum was associated with positive gains in critical early learning domains and increased kindergarten readiness.
Frog Street provides a bilingual pre-K curriculum organized into five subjects, five skill-content areas and supports for social-emotional development.
The study analyzed approximately 78,000 Pre-K students from 316 school districts in Texas who were instructed using Frog Street Pre-K curriculum as their primary curriculum during the 2021-2022 academic year, compared to students who used a different Pre-K curriculum.

Circle K® Celebrates MTN DEW® PURPLE THUNDER® “THUNDERVERSARY” Summer Tour

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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Summer forecasts are predicting sunshine across the U.S. with a guarantee of PURPLE THUNDER.

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Summer forecasts are predicting sunshine across the U.S. with a guarantee of PURPLE THUNDER.
Circle K is reveling in the one-year anniversary of its exclusive MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER flavor with a 33-stop THUNDERVERSARY Tour.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230501005109/en/
CIRCLE K CELEBRATES MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER® WITH “THUNDERVERSARY” SUMMER TOUR Customers are invited to celebrate one year of the exclusive flavor with more than 30 tour stops across the U.S. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Launching last May, MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER is available exclusively at Circle K with multiple drink variations including Polar Pop, Froster and 20 oz.
The festivities will continue on social media as Circle K fans can enter to win* MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER summer swag on Twitter and Instagram on June 5 by sharing or commenting on Circle K THUNDERVERSARY giveaway posts.

New Studies Reveal Significant Increases in Student Performance with Imagine Español

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 15 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced the results of two new studies revealing that students who used Imagine Español demonstrated significant academic gains on standardized assessments. The studies took place in two separate public school districts in Texas during the 2020-2021 school year.

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Imagine Espaol was implemented with Prekindergarten students in a public school district in Texas.
To measure changes in Spanish literacy skills, Imagine Learning obtained and analyzed Spanish CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System (CIRCLE) scores of 1,495 Imagine Espaol students and a comparison group of 1,495 students.
Imagine Espaol students demonstrated greater growth on CIRCLE in Spanish Overall, Rapid Letter Naming, Rapid Vocabulary, and Letter-Sound Correspondence scores.
To measure the impact of Imagine Espaol on Spanish reading skills, Imagine Learning analyzed Spanish NWEA MAP Growth Reading data from 44 Imagine Espaol students and 44 nonparticipating peers.

New Study Finds Pre-Kindergarten Students Using Age of Learning’s My Math Academy Significantly Improved Their School Readiness in Math During the 2020-2021 School Year

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005344/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005344/en/
My Math Academy significantly improved pre-k students school readiness in math during the 2020-2021 school year.
These students were significantly more likely to reach that benchmark compared to their peers who did not use the program.
The data was collected during a school year disrupted by the pandemic, with mixed remote and in-person learning in HCISD.
In 2020, Age of Learning saw the release of My Math Academy for schools, an adaptive, personalized program that helps students master foundational math concepts.