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Navigate360 Announces Pioneering Comprehensive Curriculum Solution for Florida Schools, Addressing Changing Mandates

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, a visionary leader in safety and well-being solutions, announces its swift response to Florida's evolving curriculum requirements with its Resiliency and Character Education curriculum. The innovative solution aligns with the new mandates set forth by Florida's Resiliency Education initiative and the State Board of Education's revisions, which shift the focus of the five hours of required instruction from mental health to Resiliency Education. Resiliency Education incorporates key skills, including perseverance, gratitude, empathy and responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • "Navigate360 is committed to upholding educational excellence, as demonstrated by our swift response in equipping Florida schools with a unified resource to fulfill a wide range of curriculum needs," stated JP Guilbault, CEO of Navigate360.
  • "We take pride in pioneering a holistic curriculum solution that caters to Florida's evolving educational requirements.
  • "Our standards-aligned, research-based curriculum has been developed to equip Florida students with comprehensive lessons and resources, empowering them for what they will encounter now and in the future.
  • Navigate360's curriculum solution aids Florida Superintendents, Principals, Counselors, Curriculum Directors and Student Services Directors in aligning their programs with the new state standards.

Education and Tech Leaders Come Together to Offer Guidance on Integrating AI Safely into Classrooms Worldwide

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum today announced the formation of TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into primary and secondary curricula worldwide while protecting student safety, respecting privacy rights, and addressing issues of bias and misinformation.

Key Points: 
  • TeachAI will bring critical voices across education, policy, and technology to develop a practical framework for teaching with AI and teaching about AI.
  • These leaders will help shape three key outputs of TeachAI:
    TeachAI will recommend best practices for policymakers, education leaders, teachers, and companies on safely incorporating AI in primary and secondary education curriculum standards, courses, tools, assessments, and professional learning.
  • TeachAI will create recommendations for a global audience, reflecting the need for CS instruction to teach about AI and using AI.
  • Code.org, dedicated to expanding access to computer science education in schools worldwide, is working to bring AI education and AI tools into every classroom through curriculum, teacher training, and tools.

University of Phoenix Alumna Takosha Swan Launches Nonprofit to Support Veterans

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of its alumna Takosha Swan, MBA, who has launched a Georgia nonprofit, The Veteran Anthem, following her service in two military branches and the Iraq war.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of its alumna Takosha Swan, MBA, who has launched a Georgia nonprofit, The Veteran Anthem, following her service in two military branches and the Iraq war.
  • Swan, who received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University, aims to support veterans who may be struggling mentally to find a sense of community and purpose.
  • “When I began my work helping veterans, I realized there was something missing in terms of emotional support,” shares Swan.
  • “I’m so happy the University of Phoenix was there for me to complete my education with the help of veteran education benefits,” Swan shares.

New Study Reveals EVERFI's Prescription Drug Safety Curriculum Promotes Responsible Behavioral Intent Among Teens

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today EVERFI, a leading social impact education innovator, released the findings from a new study evaluating the efficacy of its high school Prescription Drug Safety curriculum. The digital curriculum showed a positive and lasting impact on behavioral intent and attitude as it relates to prescription drug use. The study affirms signs of continued impact on students more than 30 days following course completion. The research was conducted by Lynch Research Associates, and the accompanying manuscript can be found in the online and print versions of the peer-reviewed journal Child and Youth Care Forum. 

Key Points: 
  • The digital curriculum showed a positive and lasting impact on behavioral intent and attitude as it relates to prescription drug use.
  • "Based on our study of the Prescription Drug Safety program, the data offers strong evidence that EVERFI's digital curriculum is effective in promoting prescription drug safety skills in schools," said Alicia Lynch, Ph.D., CEO and founder, Lynch Research Associates, LLC.
  • Participants in the prescription drug safety study included 94 middle and high school teachers and their students in grades 8-12.
  • Prescription Drug Safety is an innovative digital course available at no cost to schools that focuses on high school prescription drug misuse and abuse prevention.