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Bluum Teams Up with Lü Interactive Playground to Transform Learning in the Iowa City Community School District

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluum, a leader in K12 edtech strategy, design, and support, has partnered with Lü Interactive Playground to elevate student engagement and learning outcomes in the Iowa City Community School District.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluum, a leader in K12 edtech strategy, design, and support, has partnered with Lü Interactive Playground to elevate student engagement and learning outcomes in the Iowa City Community School District.
  • "Lü Interactive Playground has elevated student engagement, fostering social-emotional skills, teamwork, and patience," said a Bluum account executive Alex Dirkx.
  • The Lü Interactive Playground aligns with Bluum's mission to enhance learning and make it more accessible.
  • Bluum's approach—strategic planning, design, and ongoing support—has helped successfully integrate Lü Interactive Playground in the Iowa City Community School District.

NAfME Music Education Policy Roundtable Continues Expansion during Federal Education Appropriations Season

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.

Key Points: 
  • This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable, a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.
  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This summer, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 80 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.
  • The Roundtable believes that music education should be taught by certified music educators, delivering sequential, standards-based music education to all students across the United States.
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

Only Half of High School Students Feel a Sense of Belonging at Their School, Qualtrics Research Shows

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Only half of U.S. high school students (51%) say they feel a sense of belonging at their school, according to new research from Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM).

Key Points: 
  • Only half of U.S. high school students (51%) say they feel a sense of belonging at their school, according to new research from Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM).
  • In contrast, in college where students exercise greater choice in whether to attend school and where 81% of students feel like they belong at their school and 86% of students are glad they attend their school.
  • Bullying is prevalent in high schools and can lead to a lack of a sense of belonging.
  • According to the Qualtrics study, 51% of high school students say they have witnessed bullying at their school.