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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches “Voices of ALAS Institute” Series of Webinars

The first webinar “Two Women, One Road” on May 3, 2023 is free and open to the public

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18, 2023) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has launched the Voices of ALAS Institute, a webinar series which highlights the professional expertise and experience of ALAS members while also providing professional growth opportunities for participants.

Nominations Now Open for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Award

Awards program from Catapult X forms new alliance with the National Association of Biology Teachers

(Portland, OR) April 18, 2023 – Catapult X is now accepting submissions for the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023, the only awards program judged by STEM educators, for STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.

Ohio Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K–3

Districts across the state can use the award-winning online program across seven assessment areas starting in the 2023–2024 school year

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 13, 2023—The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to Ohio’s K–3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee with Dyslexia Screening (K–3 Diagnostic/Dyslexia Screener) and Tier 1 Dyslexia Screening Measure (Dyslexia Screener). Starting in the 2023–2024 school year, districts across the state can now use i-Ready’s online Diagnostic and offline literacy assessment tasks to screen for risk factors of dyslexia and help provide data-driven instructional support to students. In addition, i-Ready can now be used for five additional assessment areas as outlined by the ODE this coming school year.

PowerSchool Partners with Scribbles Software to add More than 2,000 Colleges to the Naviance eDocs Network

Scribbles will expand college access for students by helping school counselors seamlessly share supporting documentation with many more colleges

Charlotte, North Carolina – April 12, 2023 – Scribbles Software today announced a partnership with PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, and PowerSchool Naviance. This partnership will nearly double the number of institutions in the Naviance eDocs network, greatly expanding college access for high school students.

Presence Recognized for Its Impact on Clinicians and Students Nationwide

Teletherapy company recently received six industry-leading awards focused on product innovation, equity in education, and more

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 – Presence, the leading provider of remote therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, has received a number of recent accolades for its impact on schools, districts, clinicians, and agencies through the delivery of high-quality therapy and assessments for students. These accolades include industry-leading awards for Presence’s secure remote therapy platform which is helping to reimagine the work of clinicians nationwide.

Texas Education Agency Selects Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® as an Approved Digital Supplement for Texas Core High-Quality Instructional Materials Elementary Literacy Program

Local education agencies in Texas can use the award-winning online program for Grades K–5 through TEA’s Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities grant program

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 6, 2023— The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has selected Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready as an approved digital supplement for Texas Core High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) as part of its Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) consolidated grant program. With this approval, local education agencies (LEAs) throughout Texas can implement i-Ready using LASO funding to support reading instruction as part of a blended learning approach.

Nominations Open for the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Awards

School-level administrators nationwide are encouraged to nominate teachers who are making a difference by continually improving their teaching

SAN FRANCISCO (April 3, 2023) – Edthena is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognize standout teachers nationwide. School-level administrators are asked to nominate teacher leaders who are having an impact in their classrooms and beyond through their dedication to lifelong learning and the continuous improvement of their teaching practices. All winners will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week and receive a school-wide subscription to the AI Coach by Edthena platform for the 2023-2024 school year to further support their – and their colleagues’ – professional learning.

Arkansas Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading™ Foundations an Approved English Language Arts Foundational Skills Program for Grades K–2

Districts across the state can use the program, which is rooted in the Science of Reading, to deliver explicit, systematic foundational skills instruction to students

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., March 30, 2023—The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading Foundations to its list of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for foundational skills in English language arts. Now, districts across the state can use the instructional program, which is rooted in the Science of Reading, to help teachers in Grades K–2 deliver explicit instructional routines and a systematic scope and sequence that helps students become confident readers.

Vernier Science Education Updates Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to Further Meet the Needs of Educators and Students

Award-winning app now includes an annotation feature, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of graph data

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 23, 2023 — Vernier Science Education has updated Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to further meet the needs of high school and college educators and students. This award-winning app, which helps students engage in advanced data analysis as they think critically and make real-world connections, now includes even more features to deepen and extend learning—including an annotation feature, which enables students to comment on a region or point of a graph.

Epson Now Shipping New 5,200 and 7,000 Lumen Laser Projectors with 4K Enhancement Technology

New Projectors Provide a Premium, Up Close Viewing Experience with Increased Resolution for Hybrid Corporate Environments, Educations Spaces, and Immersive Environment Applications

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – March 22, 2023 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,¹ today announced the new PowerLite® L570U, L770U and L775U are now available, adding 4K Enhancement Technology² and PixAlign™ Camera support to the compact and portable PowerLite L line up. Built with easy installation and creative tools, along with 5,200 and 7,000 lumens of equal color and white brightness,3 the new projectors offer convenience and a premium viewing experience at any distance. The new 3-chip 3LCD laser projectors elevate entertainment and education spaces and facilitate more equitable and collaborative meeting experiences with easy operation from start to finish.