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Exploring Buying into Better with Deloitte’s Anthony Waelter
Consumers have multiple choices in spending their dollars, and today’s consumers invest in companies and brands that align with their values and needs. Buying into Better™ is more than a concept or a trend; it’s the way of the present in how consumers channel their purchasing behavior. Brands don’t get judged on their quality alone. […]
Closing the Books: Overcoming Debt Collection Challenges in 2023
Inflation continues to be something consumers have to deal with on a very regular basis. In addition, debt is burden that people from all walks of life have to contend with. So, when it comes to both of these issues, how can debt recovery agencies manage collections, their interactions with consumers, and work within new […]
Enhancing In-Building Wireless Connectivity: Within Wireless Announces Informative Webinar Series
In an era where reliable wireless connectivity is increasingly vital, Within Wireless, powered by Corning, is pleased to unveil its latest webinar series. Designed to address the implementation of in-building wireless systems, this informative series aims to equip building owners and operators with the insights and best practices they need to enhance their wireless […]
Belkin Works with the City of LA to Supply Essential Electronic Accessories to Alternative Learning Sites
Belkin, a global consumer electronics leader, announced this week its continued partnership with the City of LA to supply essential electronic accessories to 60 Alternative Learning Centers throughout the city to help enhance the learning experience of students during this time of emergency and need. As school shutdowns continue due to the pandemic, students, especially […]
Tutor.com Has Delivered 20 Million Online Tutoring Sessions
Tutor.com™, one of the nation’s largest online tutoring companies, has reached an impressive milestone: 20 million one-to-one tutoring sessions—and counting. Nearly two million of those 20 million sessions were delivered in 2020—a year in which Tutor.com met record-breaking demand for its services. At peak times, Tutor.com was delivering 7,500 tutoring sessions a day. Overall, 2020 […]
Feds Deliver $54 Billion in COVID Relief Funding
The Department of Education this week announced today that more than $54 billion in emergency relief funding is now available to support fully reopening K-12 schools, facilitate continuity of learning, and measure and address the learning loss caused by a lack of in-person learning opportunities. This funding is allocated by the Coronavirus Response and Relief […]
$2.5 Million Investment Propels Expansion of NextStep’s Care Crisis and Worker Displacement Solution
NextStep, a health care education and job placement company helping solve the caregiver crisis by retraining displaced workers to begin careers in the fast-growing health care sector, recently announced a $2.5 million investment from new funders ZOMA Capital and ETF@JFFlabs, along with existing investors Springrock Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners. This new funding will help propel the company’s growth […]
$2.5 Million Investment Propels Expansion of NextStep’s Care Crisis and Worker Displacement Solution
NextStep, a health care education and job placement company helping solve the caregiver crisis by retraining displaced workers to begin careers in the fast-growing health care sector, recently announced a $2.5 million investment from new funders ZOMA Capital and ETF@JFFlabs, along with existing investors Springrock Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners. This new funding will help propel the company’s growth […]
New Data Compares Student and Teacher EdTech Usage During the Pandemic
LearnPlatform, developer of an edtech effectiveness system used by states and districts serving more than 4 million students, today published a new analysis of online usage by 2.5 million students during the era of remote and hybrid instruction. “The good news here is that educators who serve low-income students appear to be getting access to, […]
New Research on Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures Highlights Gains in Reading and Setbacks in Math
NWEA, a not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, released new research today that reveals patterns of steady gains in reading and modest setbacks in math resulting from COVID-19 school closures. The research, Learning During COVID-19: Initial Findings on Students’ Reading and Math Achievement and Growth, is a follow-up to a study released by NWEA in April 2020 that […]
Class Solver Reduces COVID-19 Outbreaks through Class List Management
Class Solver, a flexible program for creating and managing class lists, has developed an algorithm that’s been proven to reduce COVID-19 outbreaks in schools by 36 percent. The feature builds upon Class Solver’s ability to customize and create class lists based on factors including behavior, academic performance, special needs and parent requests. “Managing class placement is challenging […]
New Research Released: How the Pandemic is Affecting Adult Education
ProLiteracy has released a new report, “COVID-19 Rapid Response Report from the Field,” with research conducted by the E-BAES Taskforce and EdTech Center @ World Education describing how the pandemic has impacted the adult education system. Findings are intended to inform adult educators and offer them useful suggestions for dealing with the current crisis. The research represented in the Rapid […]