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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, “Overcoming Barriers: Helping Working Moms Overcome Obstacles,” by TaMika Fuller, DBA, an affiliate of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) and College alumna. In the white paper, Fuller draws upon data from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® 2023 Mothers Overcome More™ or the M.O.M.™ report to explore the top stressors experienced by working m

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the growing demand for AI skills in the workforce, University of Phoenix is excited to announce the launch of new career-focused skill pathways in Practical AI in the Workplace through its Professional Development Skills Center. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, the demand for AI and Machine Learning Specialists is expected to grow by 30%. Additionally, AI and Big Data are prioritized for reskilling and upskilling in 47%

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIethics--Today Carnegie Learning is announcing a new partnership with AI for Education to accelerate AI literacy training and promote the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in K-12 classrooms nationwide. This collaboration unites two pioneers in educational AI – combining Carnegie Learning's decades of experience in AI-driven learning solutions with AI for Education's extensive expertise in generative AI training and professional development for educators. Toget

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a leading national nonprofit dedicated to empowering PreK-12 students with a STEM-focused curriculum, announced today the appointment of Dr. Jason Bailey as Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff and John Williams as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Customer Officer. As EVP and Chief of Staff, Bailey will serve as a strategic partner throughout the organization supporting key stakeholders, leading special projects, and enh

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CyberRange--DeVry University announced today the launch of its cutting-edge cyber range platform.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harbor Science and Arts Charter School today announced an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the Harbor students or families. The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030, ensuring students, educators and parents have a rich set of powerful resources for school y

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Christina Seamster, an educational leader in personalized learning models, has been appointed head of schools for Stanza Education Corporation’s network of schools which includes: Holston Academy, an online private school for grades 6-12, and Palm Beach International Academy (PBIA SES), a hybrid microschool with a new campus set to open in Boca Raton, Fla. Holston Academy offers a small virtual learning community with academic coaching, mentorship, rigorou

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix announces that College of General Studies Associate Dean Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D, will co-present two sessions with industry leaders Frederick Tack, PE, Consor Engineering, and Hunter Moore, CEO, Cazador Consulting, at the 2024 Arizona STEM & Innovation Summit hosted by SciTech Institute and Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, AZ, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The Summit assembles Arizona’s STEM ecosystem, bringing together educators, community m

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SchooLinks, a leading software platform providing College and Career Readiness (CCR) resources for K-12 students across the U.S., today announced a minority growth investment led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), an entrepreneur-centric growth equity firm. Additional investors who participated in the funding round include Stephens Group, Strada and ASA. The new capital will help SchooLinks expand its growing suite of CCR offerings and accelerate its growing eco

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northpoint Charter School today announced an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the school, students or families. The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030, ensuring students, educators and parents have a rich set of academic resources for school years to come

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #lawenforcement--MILO, a global leader in immersive training technology for law enforcement, military, and security, has entered a strategic partnership with Command Presence, a Brunswick, Georgia-based training company focused on enhancing officer performance through human performance-based training programs and instructor development. The partnership joins two well-established companies serving similar — and in some cases the same — clients to provide a more robust, turnkey

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Woodside Energy will launch a $300,000 two-year partnership with Friends of Energy Institute in support of Energy Institute High School. This is one of the largest donations to date in support of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) magnet school. "Our collaboration with Friends of Energy Institute reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders in the community,” said Woodside Executive Vice President & Chief Operating

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Salvation Army of North Texas has successfully completed Quantum Connections’ Connecting At Work™ program, a 12-week training curriculum designed to transform team communications and strengthen interpersonal relationships throughout an organization. The program delivered proven dialogue skills and practical tools to key team members that strengthen workplace dynamics and performance, setting the stage for a more creative, collaborative, and connected service environ

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons®, a leading innovator in foundational literacy instruction, proudly introduces Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) LIVE, an advanced platform designed to streamline teacher lesson preparation, enhance student engagement, and simplify data-driven instruction. As a key component of the Reading Horizons Discovery Product Suite, RHD LIVE helps educators maximize their time and boost student success while providing valuable tools for administrators to

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #education--Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, today announced that it has opened its new Canadian headquarters in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This establishes a global presence staffed with top innovators in AI, education technology, curriculum development, and gamification. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the new corporate office grand opening. Located in the iconic A

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education launch Cyber in Minecraft, a new cybersecurity skills and credentialling product.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at Adobe MAX 2024 – the world’s largest creativity conference – Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced a new global initiative that expands the Adobe Digital Academy’s focus to equip next-generation learners and teachers with AI literacy, content creation and digital marketing skills to thrive in the modern workforce. Expanding on the Adobe Digital Academy’s decade of success in upskilling and creating new career pathways, the program will provide training, cert

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today three student inventors affiliated with the Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) shared stories of what inspired them to invent with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and employees of the U.S. Department of Education attending a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The panel discussion, “Spotlight on Latino Student Innovators & Aspiring STEM leaders,” was part of a larger event (“Creando Futuros Brillantes”) sponsored by the White House Initiative for Hispanics

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons® is proud to announce that the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has endorsed its foundational literacy products for another three-year term. This official endorsement, valid from September 19, 2024, through September 19, 2027, reaffirms Reading Horizons’ continued commitment to providing effective literacy solutions for educators and students in the special education field. The rigorous review process conducted by the CASE

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, today announced the Identity Security Leader Credential, a new, first-of-its-kind Knowledge Credential validating the foundational skills leaders need to drive the success of their identity security programs. Designed specifically for new identity security professionals, the free Identity Security Leader Credential is earned by completing the Identity Security Leader training pat