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Los Angeles Unified School District Approves Curriculum Associates to Support English Learners and Students in Need of Intervention

i-Ready® and Ready Mathematics® for Grades 6–8 chosen as instructional materials for ELs and i-Ready for Grades K–8 chosen as an evidence-based intervention for state-identified schools

LOS ANGELES, CA. February 21, 2019—The Los Angeles Unified School District has issued two separate approvals of Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready and Ready programs. On Tuesday, the Board of Education approved i-Ready and Ready Mathematics for Grades 6–8 for Instructional Mathematics Materials for English Learners (ELs). In November, the Board approved i-Ready Diagnostic and i-Ready Instruction for reading and mathematics for Grades K–8 for its Evidence-Based Interventions for State-Identified Schools. Through these two approvals, schools within the nation’s second-largest district can use these programs to guide teacher instruction and support student growth.

PBLWorks Introduces PBL Project Idea Cards for Teachers

The library offers more than 60 free downloadable standards-based K-12 project ideas to support high quality Project Based Learning in the classroom

Novato, California (Feb. 19, 2019) – PBLWorks introduces a free online library of more than 60 downloadable Project Idea Cards to support teachers in implementing high quality Project Based Learning (PBL). The library will be growing, with new cards to be released throughout the year.

POWERUP Toys Debuts Three New Products at Toy Fair 2019

New toys provide STEM activities to learners – from young to old

(NEW YORK) February 15, 2019 – POWERUP Toys (Toy Fair Booth #2789), the creator of the first smartphone-controlled paper airplane motor kit, is introducing three new products at Toy Fair 2019 – POWERUP 4.0, POWERUP RACERS, and OKO Multi View.

Immersion Active Acquires Award-Winning Marketing and Advertising Agency Gilbert & Sheppard Group

Leading 55+ digital marketing agency and industry-leading business consulting and creative firm unite to provide unparalleled marketing expertise to residential builders and developers

(Frederick, Md.) February 13, 2019 – Immersion Active, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in connecting mature consumers with brands that bring value to their lives, has acquired Atlanta-based marketing agency Gilbert & Sheppard Group. With a strong footprint in the residential housing industry, Gilbert & Sheppard Group’s work includes partnerships with builders and developers of active adult, master-planned, and senior living communities. Immersion Active’s digital marketing solutions combined with Gilbert & Sheppard’s specialties in strategic planning and creative solutions will now offer clients complete end-to-end marketing services.

Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Wins a Tech & Learning TCEA 2019 Best of Show Award

Panel of tech-savvy educators selected online diagnostic and instructional program for showing the greatest promise in today’s classrooms

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., February 12, 2019—Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready was recently named a winner of Tech & Learning’s TCEA 2019 Best of Show Award. Chosen by a panel of tech-savvy educators, the awards recognize exemplary products and services exhibited at the TCEA Convention & Exposition for showing the greatest promise for teaching and learning. The award-winning i-Ready program serves more than 6.5 million students nationwide and is currently being used by more than 15 percent of all K–8 students across all 50 states.

CDI Technologies Wins Tech & Learning TCEA Best of Show Award

The feature-rich SC33 Smart Charge Cart supports 1:1 initiatives

Chicago IL – Feb. 12, 2019 – CDI Technologies (formerly CDI Computer Dealers) has won the Tech & Learning TCEA Best of Show Award for its SC33 Smart Charge Cart. The winners were announced during the February 2019 TCEA conference in San Antonio.

PublicSchoolWORKS Launches Mobile App for Reporting Bullying and Safety Concerns

Students, their families, and district staff can now report student safety concerns securely via their mobile devices

CINCINNATI, Ohio (February 7, 2019) —PublicSchoolWORKS has launched the “Stay Safe. Speak Up!” mobile app to make it more convenient to securely report safety concerns. Free for PublicSchoolWORKS customers, the app is part of the PublicSchoolWORKS Stay Safe. Speak Up! Student Safety Reporting System, which empowers students, families, and district staff to report safety concerns, including bullying, discrimination, thoughts of suicide, self-harm, suspicious behavior, and more.

Introducing PBLWorks

A new brand from Buck Institute for Education focusing on improving access to Project Based Learning for all students

Novato, California (Feb. 6, 2019) – The Buck Institute for Education today announced the introduction of its new brand name, PBLWorks. This change drives a renewed focus on providing high quality Project Based Learning (PBL) to all students and supporting teachers and administrators in implementing PBL effectively.

Vernier Software & Technology Launches New Activities to Introduce Students to Coding

New modules created by Vernier help elementary and middle school students learn to code using Makeblock® Codey Rocky™ and mBot™

BEAVERTON, Oregon, February 5, 2019 — Vernier Software & Technology released two new activity modules to help elementary and middle school students learn about important coding concepts. The new modules, Coding with Codey Rocky: Mission to Mars and Coding with mBot: Life Hacks, introduce problem-solving strategies, nurture creativity, strengthen critical thinking skills, and build students’ confidence while helping them learn block-based coding.

Vernier Software & Technology Releases New Activity Module to Help Teach Middle School Students Key Physics Concepts

Ready-to-use experiments in ‘Exploring Motion and Force with Go Direct Sensor Cart’ use data-collection technology to investigate key STEM concepts

BEAVERTON, Oregon, February 5, 2019 — Vernier Software & Technology has released the Exploring Motion and Force with Go Direct Sensor Cart downloadable activity module to engage students in hands-on learning as they investigate key STEM concepts. The seven ready-to-use experiments found in the activity module explore frictional forces, motion, and simple machines, such as the lever, ramp, and pulley, all using the award-winning Go Direct® Sensor Cart and other materials typically found in the classroom. The new activity module will be on display at the TCEA Convention in San Antonio, Texas, from February 5 to February 7, 2019 at Vernier booth #1078.