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The Importance of Legal Counsel to Major League Organizations
Live sporting events continue to be at the forefront of entertainment in America year after year. Between enthused fans, good food and drinks, and anticipation for record-breaking moments, the ambiance of a stadium on a game day is unmatched. However, behind the scenes of our beloved stadiums and sports traditions lies term sheets and contracts […]
The Divergence Between Stocks and Bonds & Emerging Market Trends
As the world of investing continues to evolve, it’s crucial for industry leaders to keep pace with the shifting landscape. One particular topic gaining traction is the divergence between stocks and bonds – an economic paradox affecting portfolios worldwide. Recent data shows that traditional investment strategies, like the 60-40 portfolio (60% in stocks and 40% […]
Streamlined Control and Productivity: Introducing the PAK KVM
PAK KVM is revolutionizing control room operations with its unified solution for video wall management and KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) control. This cutting-edge technology empowers control room operators, enhances productivity, and ensures seamless control both locally and remotely. Let’s explore the features and benefits of PAK KVM, the ultimate solution for streamlined control. Unified Video […]
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 […]
Creating and Sustaining Digital and Social Equity in Education
Celebrating the leaders and experts that are powering education into the future, host JW Marshall sets out to ask the “right questions” in EdTech to understand the changes in policy and technology that will power our universities, tradeschools, and companies – and drive growth in upskilling certifications. As public education enters 2021, the same […]
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 […]
World Bank Outlines a New Vision to Ensure that Every Child Learns, Everywhere
COVID-related school closures risk pushing an additional 72 million primary school aged children into learning poverty—meaning that they are unable to read and understand a simple text by age 10—according to two new World Bank reports released today. The reports outline a new vision for learning and the investments and policies, including on education technology, that […]
Marketing as a Citizen of the Community
Education is the highest form of marketing. Shannon Maverick sets on out on a quest to speak with business leaders from around B2B to better understand how they are utilizing education with their customers. Becoming a trusted source is key to marketing success. When companies utilize community outreach as a cornerstone to marketing it […]
Verizon Innovative Learning Expands to Offer 3M+ Teachers Free Tools for Digital Education
As the ongoing pandemic continues to exacerbate the digital divide in America and increase barriers to digital learning, Verizon is increasing its investment in support of remote learning with the launch of new programs to benefit technology-integrated instruction: Teacher Training Pathways and a new offering to bring connectivity to more students in under-resourced schools. Developed under the Verizon Innovative […]
CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement
The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone this week. Along with 126 organizations, CoderZ has made new commitments to advance computer science education access and opportunity for youth across the United States at the 2020 CSforALL Commitments Showcase. “In partnership with Amazon Future Engineer, we’ve committed […]
More Support Needed to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) this week released a new report — with accompanying survey findings — that reflect the urgent need to provide improved student privacy support to teachers, parents, and students. Almost half of teachers report they have received no substantive training on data privacy, and only four in 10 parents say […]
10th Annual E-rate Trends Report Indicates Need for Off-campus Funding
Providing an inside look at the efficacy and value of the federal E-rate program, Funds For Learning releases findings from its 10th annual E-rate Trends Report with a record-breaking 2,138 responses submitted by E-rate applicants. Results indicate that while E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to […]