MELS

Kide Science Is Named an Approved Preschool Curriculum for the State of Missouri

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Kide Science powered by Accelerate Learning has been approved to be added to Missouri’s recommended supplemental early childhood curriculum list by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office of Childhood.

Key Points: 
  • Kide Science powered by Accelerate Learning has been approved to be added to Missouri’s recommended supplemental early childhood curriculum list by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office of Childhood.
  • As part of Missouri’s early childhood curriculum approval process, Kide Science was reviewed by the Office of Childhood and evaluated using the Missouri Early Childhood Curriculum Rubric.
  • To be included on the approved early childhood curriculum list, the curriculum must also be aligned with the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS).
  • Kide Science is a library of play- and story-based lessons and professional development materials for teachers of early childhood education.

Patrick Jutras appointed President of MELS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Pierre Karl Péladeau, Acting President and CEO of TVA Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Jutras as President of MELS, one of Canada's largest film and television production services providers, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Pierre Karl Péladeau, Acting President and CEO of TVA Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Jutras as President of MELS, one of Canada's largest film and television production services providers, effective today.
  • He will be tasked with accelerating MELS' growth and strengthening its business relationships locally and internationally to attract even more major productions.
  • "I'm delighted and honoured to take on this new challenge," said Patrick Jutras.
  • Patrick Jutras holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing and international trade from Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate from Harvard Law School.

A School Without Walls Opens its Doors as a NYC Public School

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A School Without Walls , New York City’s first hybrid public high school, is now fully launched.

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  • New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A School Without Walls , New York City’s first hybrid public high school, is now fully launched.
  • The NYC Outward Bound school opened as a program with an inaugural class of 68 students last September and opened today as a new fully recognized NYC public school .
  • The schools also utilize Crew, the signature advisory structure in all NYC Outward Bound schools, that integrates social, emotional and academic development and leads to more connected, vibrant school communities.
  • “We are proud of the official opening of A School Without Walls, New York City’s first public hybrid high school,” said First Deputy Chancellor, Dan Weisberg.

Departure of Martin Carrier as President of MELS

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

MONTREAL, March 16, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group announces that Martin Carrier, President of MELS, is stepping down from his position on March 24.

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  • MONTREAL, March 16, 2023 /CNW/ - TVA Group announces that Martin Carrier, President of MELS, is stepping down from his position on March 24.
  • After three years at the helm of the company, Mr. Carrier has informed management that he wishes to pursue new challenges.
  • Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor, thanked Martin Carrier for his contribution to the company.
  • "I leave with the knowledge that MELS is on the right track," said Martin Carrier.

Informa Tech’s Inaugural Media & Entertainment Leaders Summit Welcomes 250 Television and Streaming Industry Changemakers

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The inaugural Media and Entertainment Leaders Summit (MELS) from Informa Tech properties Omdia, Digital TV Europe and Television Business International assembled 250 media, tech and entertainment changemakers at Church House Westminster in London on 16 November for a full-day event to incubate what it takes to win at the critical intersection of content, technology and strategy.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural Media and Entertainment Leaders Summit (MELS) from Informa Tech properties Omdia, Digital TV Europe and Television Business International assembled 250 media, tech and entertainment changemakers at Church House Westminster in London on 16 November for a full-day event to incubate what it takes to win at the critical intersection of content, technology and strategy.
  • MELS saw these television and streaming industry leaders come together to discuss and share their experience, knowledge, and ideas on topics such as FAST channels, the future of sports, live-streaming, production, TV-as-an-app, and super-aggregation.
  • The aim of the Media and Entertainment Leaders Summit was to bring in the room thought leaders across the M&E industry in an intimate event that allowed them to share ideas and connect between them.
  • All sessions from the 2022 Media and Entertainment Leaders Summit can continue to be viewed online; all those interested in virtual passes can still register online at https://tmt.knect365.com/media-entertainment-leaders-summit/ .