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Curriculum Associates Transforms the Way Students Learn Mathematics with the Launch of Ready Classroom Mathematics

Practical routines engage K–5 students in meaningful mathematical conversations

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 1, 2019—Curriculum Associates designed Ready Classroom Mathematics to help teachers deliver discourse-based instruction while empowering students to think mathematically and discuss mathematical ideas. This new standards-aligned mathematics curriculum provides engaging mathematics content for Grades K–5.

Swing Education Launches Substitute Teacher Hall of Fame to Recognize Exceptional Educators

The Hall of Fame will recognize three educators during National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, held May 6-10, 2019

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 28, 2019—Swing Education, an on-demand marketplace for substitute teachers, is now accepting applications for its Substitute Teacher Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame’s inaugural class will recognize three substitute teachers for their outstanding work as educators and their contributions to the students, teachers, and schools they serve. The inductees will be announced during National Substitute Teacher Week this May and profiled on the Swing Education website.

Impero Software Partners with the Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC)

Partnership provides schools in Nebraska with special pricing on Impero Education Pro

Austin, TX, March 27, 2019 – The Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) has selected Impero Software, a specialist provider of remote monitoring and management software for education, as a vendor partner for the 2019-2020 school year. The partnership allows schools to obtain special pricing on the company’s flagship product, Impero Education Pro, if they purchase it through the Nebraska ESUCC, by May 15, 2019.

New Edthena Dashboard Helps Decision Makers Understand the Use and Impact of Video Coaching in Their Organization

Organization Stats provides actionable data and evidence-based insights about the professional learning conversations occurring among teachers and coaches

SAN FRANCISCO (March 21, 2019) – With any edtech implementation, it is important for decision makers to be able to measure their return on investment. Edthena’s new Organization Stats dashboard provides valuable data and evidence-based insights that administrators and department chairs can use to determine the overall impact of video reflection and coaching as part of the professional development process within their organization.

CDI Technologies is Awarded an Expanded School Purchasing Contract by the Alabama Department of Education

School districts can now benefit from more classroom technology options from CDI

Chicago IL – March 19, 2019 – CDI Technologies (formerly CDI Computer Dealers) today announced it was awarded an expanded contract with the Alabama Department of Education allowing it to offer more products and services to Alabama schools. This expanded agreement through the state’s Alabama K-12 Joint Purchasing (ALJP) program allows schools to purchase CDI’s classroom-ready technology including recertified devices and charging carts, as well as technologies from its partners including Acer, ASUS and Google.

Immersion Active Awarded with 2018 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award

Leading marketing solutions agency recognized in the Online Advertising and Marketing category for its work with Summerhouse on Everett Bay

(Frederick, Md.) March 13, 2019 – Immersion Active, a leading marketing solutions agency specializing in connecting consumers with brands that bring value to their lives, was named a Silver winner in the 2018 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition. The agency entered the Online Advertising and Marketing category for its social media advertising and marketing campaign created on behalf of its client Summerhouse on Everett Bay, a luxurious coastal living community in North Carolina.

Personalized Learning Summit 2019 – Where District Leaders and Educators Build Networks to Transform Education

The two-day event in May 2019 will feature keynotes from Golriz Lucina, Head of Creative at SoulPancake, and from Principal Baruti Kafele

(SAN CARLOS, Calif.) March 12, 2019 – Transforming education, from leadership development to personalized learning for all students, is the focus of the 5th Annual Personalized Learning Summit 2019. The conference, hosted by Education Elements, will take place May 14-16, 2019 at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta. This year’s inspiring and insightful keynote speakers are Head of Creative at SoulPancake and best-selling author Golriz Lucina and master teacher, transformational school leader, and award-winning author Principal Baruti Kafele.

Vernier Software & Technology Helps Educators and Students Celebrate Brain Awareness Week

Activities and resources can be used to teach students about neuroscience and human physiology during Brain Awareness Week March 11–17, 2019

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 11, 2019 — Vernier Software & Technology has compiled a collection of resources and activities to help educators and students celebrate Brain Awareness Week during the week of March 11–17, 2019. Educators can use the new Human Physiology Experiments lab book, free downloadable slides highlighting various brain tissues, and more during the weeklong global campaign designed to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.

Pedro Noguera to Deliver Keynote Address at PBL World 2019

Dr. Noguera is a dynamic speaker and champion of educational equity and social justice

Novato, California (March 5, 2019) – PBLWorks today announced Dr. Pedro Noguera as a keynote speaker for PBL World 2019, the largest annual event for educators who want to begin and advance their Project Based Learning practice. The conference will take place June 18-20, 2019 (pre-conference session June 17), at American Canyon High School in Napa Valley. To register, visit: https://goo.gl/WAaoz5

New eBook by Swing Education Helps Schools and Districts Navigate Teacher Shortages

eBook covers causes of teacher shortages and provides proactive steps school and district leaders can take to address it

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 5, 2019—Swing Education, an on-demand marketplace for substitute teachers, recently released a free eBook to help school and district leaders successfully navigate teacher shortages impacting states nationwide. The eBook, “Your School’s Guide to Surviving the Teacher Shortage,” details the causes of teacher shortages, explores solutions, and outlines the necessary steps schools can take to help alleviate the issue.