Los Angeles Unified Launches Ed, a Pioneering Learning Acceleration AI Platform to Improve Student Achievement

Los Angeles, CA (March 20, 2024) – Los Angeles Unified has launched a first-of-its-kind learning acceleration platform named Ed, designed to provide students and families with an ecosystem of valuable resources and support for fast-tracking student achievement beyond the school day. Fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), this innovative digital platform creates personalized action plans uniquely tailored to each student. The official unveiling took place at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center, bringing together students, families, educators and the community to immerse themselves in this groundbreaking platform. Ed is currently available to students and families at select schools and will be phased into the remainder of the District.

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Edthena Launches AI Accelerator Program to Help Schools and Districts Jumpstart Their Use of AI for Teacher Professional Learning

New program provides schools and districts with pilot access to AI Coach by Edthena at a special accelerator price of up to 50 percent off for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year  

SAN FRANCISCO (March 19, 2024) – Edthena recently launched the AI Accelerator Program to help schools and districts nationwide start experiencing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for teacher professional learning. Through the program, school and district leaders can apply for pilot access to the award-winning AI Coach by Edthena platform for up to 50 teachers at a special accelerator price of up to 50 percent off for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Brings 2024 World Education Summit to Members

Members receive discounted access to the Summit’s 400+ recorded sessions and can earn continuing education credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2024) – As part of its work to support the professional development needs of its members and their school districts, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) partnered with the 2024 World Education Summit, an online education conference featuring more than 400 sessions, many by world-renowned education thought leaders.

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

Hedrick brings wealth of experience in education technology to longstanding science education company

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 5, 2024 — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society.

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Acclaimed Author Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad to Keynote the 2024 PBL World Conference

PBLWorks’ signature professional development conference for Project Based Learning takes place June 24-27, 2024 in Napa Valley, California

Novato, CA (March 4, 2024) – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project Based Learning (PBL), today announced acclaimed author, distinguished professor, and consultant Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 PBL World conference, which takes place June 24-27, 2024 at American Canyon High School, Napa Valley, California.

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Avantis Education Named Winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023

ClassVR wins in the Primary Education category, marking company’s 10th U.S. education award win in two years 

Chicago (February 16, 2024) — Tech & Learning has named Avantis Education’s ClassVR a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023, marking the company’s 10th U.S. award win in the past two years. ClassVR, Avantis’ innovative all-in-one VR/AR headsets and content platform won in the Primary Education category which recognizes standout products for grades K-6. This is the second year in a row the company’s products have won this award. 

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Scribbles Software Named a Winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023

The company's ScribChoice solution for school choice programs and lottery management wins in the Secondary Education category

Charlotte, North Carolina – February 15, 2024 – Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 software solutions for document management, records processing, enrollment, and lottery management, has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023. The company’s ScribChoice solution was named a winner in the Secondary Education category which recognizes products used in grades 7-12.

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AllHere Named a Winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023

Company wins in the Secondary Education category for its powerful AI-powered solutions to support family engagement, student attendance and academic success

Boston, MA (February 14, 2024) – AllHere has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 for its innovative platform which leverages the power of AI to support family engagement, student attendance, and academic success. AllHere won in the Secondary Education category, which recognizes products used in grades 7-12.

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iCEV Recognizes Putnam County Schools as the District's Student Becomes the 100,000th Certification Earner on the iCEV Testing Platform

Tennessee district certified more than 1,500 students this past school year as part of its commitment to Career & Technical Education (CTE) 

Lubbock, TX – February 13, 2024 – Putnam County Schools in Tennessee is recognized by iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification testing, and data management, for having the 100,000th certification earner on the iCEV Testing Platform. 

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PBLWorks is Accepting Nominations for its 2024 PBL Champions and John Larmer Lifelong Learning Awards

Awards, announced at the 2024 PBL World conference, will recognize individuals, schools and districts for their work to support Project Based Learning

Novato, CA (February 8, 2024) – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is accepting nominations for its 2024 awards program – the PBL Champions Awards and the John Larmer “JL” Lifelong Learning Awards.

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