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Scribbles Software Creates Guide for School Districts Interested in Switching to an Online Platform for Enrollment, Lotteries and Choice Programs

Free, downloadable guide explores the challenges of managing these programs and provides a checklist of things to consider when switching to an online platform

Pineville, NC – January 31, 2023 – Families have come to expect convenience when they are enrolling their children in school, and in selecting choice programs or participating in lotteries. In many school districts these processes are still handled through paper-based systems which can be cumbersome and time-consuming for families and school employees. For districts considering switching to an online platform to handle these tasks, Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, has created a free downloadable guide to help them think through the process and make decisions that are best for their district.

Epson Delivers Next-Generation Lamp-Free Laser Displays to Meet Display Needs of Today’s Connected Classrooms and Hybrid Corporate Spaces

Debuting at TCEA 2023, New PowerLite and BrightLink Models Enhance Collaboration for Education and Corporate Environments

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Jan. 25, 2023 – With connected classrooms continuing to evolve and hybrid models here to stay in today’s workspaces, display technology is becoming more adaptable and easier to use for both in-person and remote individuals. Falling in line with this, Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,¹ today announced the expansion of its PowerLite^® and BrightLink^® laser projector lines. Adding 12 new lamp-free laser displays, powered by Epson’s proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, the new models deliver big, bright images, along with convenient collaboration tools, easy setup and ultra-wide options to ensure all participants can see, interact and be seen. Making their debut at TCEA 2023, the Epson booth #1036 will showcase the new projectors and more.

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Hosts Third Annual Virtual National Career Fair Jan. 28, 2023

School districts and education companies from across the country will be on hand to meet with potential new hires

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2023) – In order to help organizations that are affected by ongoing staff shortages and who are looking to diversify their workforce, as well as individuals who are looking to enter the education field, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is hosting a virtual National Career Fair from noon - 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, January 28, 2023. School districts and education companies around the country will be at the online event to recruit for a wide variety of jobs, including teachers, school counselors, school and district superintendents and other education positions, as well as for company jobs such as education consultants. The event includes workshops for job seekers with interview tips, resume feedback and mock interviews. For school districts and companies, it offers an opportunity to make connections with the ALAS network to support diversity within staff.

Scribbles Software Launches New Features to Make it Easier for Districts to Track Student Enrollment and Records

New ScribDashboard for ScribTransfer provides actionable data to help districts with recruiting

Pineville, NC – Jan. 18, 2023 – Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, announced several new product features for 2023, including ScribDashboard, a new online dashboard for ScribTransfer that provides important insights to school districts about where students are going when they transfer out of the district. Other new features include the ability for families to select multiple program preferences with a single application, viewing imported student applicable data and other details relevant to their applications for choice programs or lotteries, and performance upgrades to make the software faster and more responsive.

Scribbles Software Hosts Webinar to Discuss Best Practices and Strategies for K-12 Budget Planning

Free webinar on January 19, 2023 provides budgeting strategies for administrators who handle records, admissions and registrations

Pineville, NC – January 13, 2023 – Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, is hosting a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 19, 2023 to help districts as they begin to plan for the 2023-24 school year. The 30-minute webinar is for new records, student services, or admissions/registration administrators who are encountering budgeting for the first time, and for seasoned professionals who are looking to learn additional tips on how other districts approach budgeting. It is hosted by the company’s director of customer support and success Dr. Bridget Jones, who will share best practices for budget planning, including working together as a district team, budget planning tools, strategies to help advocate for programs and how to determine a program’s return-on-investment.

Eduverse Expeditions from Avantis Education Named a Winner in THE Journal’s 2022 New Product Awards

Product earns a Platinum award in the Virtual Reality/Metaverse Software/System category

Chicago (January 12, 2023) — THE Journal has named Avantis Education’s Eduverse Expeditions a winner in its 2022 New Product Awards. The awards program honors outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products and services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology. Eduverse Expeditions won a Platinum award – the highest honor – in the Virtual Reality/Metaverse Software/System category.

Presence Adds Scheduling Capabilities to its Modern Therapy Platform

Kanga’s expanded scheduling makes it easier for clinicians to manage their workload

NEW YORK, January 10, 2023 – Presence, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, has added enhanced scheduling features to Kanga, its all-in-one therapy platform, to make it easier for clinicians to see and manage their workload. Built-in scheduling helps clinicians ensure they are delivering the required amount of service minutes to a student at the specific interval and frequency spelled out in their IEP and furthers the Presence commitment to provide an all-in-one therapy platform for clinicians.

Registration Opens for KidWind’s 2023 Simulation Challenge

Organization partners with Flinn Scientific to allow students to construct and test virtual turbines and wind farms using WhiteBox Learning online tools

(Saint Paul, Minn.) January 4, 2023 – The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, is partnering with Flinn Scientific for the third annual KidWind Simulation Challenge where students will use Flinn Scientific’s WhiteBox Learning web-based STEM learning system to virtually construct and test wind turbines and wind farms. Registration for this year’s challenge is now open.

Curriculum Associates Names 31 Exemplar Teachers to Its 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™

Grades K–8 educators chosen for their best-in-class teaching practices and use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 4, 2023—Curriculum Associates recently named its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers in Grades K–8 from around the country. Representing 25 different states, this year’s 31 selected teachers all exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready, illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrate innovation and engagement practices for students, are evangelists for high expectations and student achievement, are champions of equity, and have been teaching for at least two years.

National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St. Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient

The Dr. Charles Mitchell, Jr. Leadership Scholarship sponsored by Curriculum Associates will support Smith as she pursues a doctorate degree in educational leadership

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 3, 2023—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. Charles Parish Public Schools in Louisiana, as the recipient of the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award sponsored by Curriculum Associates. The award’s Dr. Charles Mitchell, Jr. Leadership Scholarship will support Smith as she pursues a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.