Tag: Education and Schools

SANTA FE, N.M. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has selected the Synergy Education Platform, including Edupoint's Synergy for States solution, as the state's first statewide student information system. The initiative marks a major step forward in New Mexico's efforts to modernize its K-12 data infrastructure while improving data access, consistency, and decision-making at both the state and local levels.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) announced today that its annual Cursive Is Cool® handwriting contest is now open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, encouraging young writers to express themselves creatively through cursive handwriting.

MESA, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform creatively and proactively, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem. Edupoint recently paid tribute to the honorees at its 2025 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Orlando, Florida.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- MindBridge Math Mastery, a U.S.-based educational services organization specializing in conceptual math instruction, is issuing new guidance regarding widespread math learning gaps that allow students to advance academically without developing true understanding. Founded and led by educational clinician Susan Ardila, M.Ed., the organization reports that these gaps frequently remain undetected for years.

MESA, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform, today announced that Synergy Student Information Suite has been recognized as the winner of the Student Information System (SIS) category of the 5th annual Product of the Year Awards by THE Journal.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Selected as one of the top applications from over 1,600 submissions, LearnWise AI wins the Bronze Award in the AI in Education category, recognized for its innovation, impact, and scalability in transforming the student experience for its all-in-one, integrated approach to student support, tutoring, and assessment.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, and ensure transparency in environmental health.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- On October 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Vistamar School hosts its 17th annual Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo. Open to all students, this College Admissions Fair is an opportunity for high school students to meet representatives and alumni from a wide range of top colleges, universities, and service academies from across the country.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Communications strategist Ryan Abramson, founder Oakridge Leaders, has joined the field of higher education in a new role as Director of Strategic Communications at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Abramson brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership development to support the University's mission of student success and community engagement.

MADISON, Ala. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Emily Jones recently announced her candidacy for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8. She enters the race with a clear sense of duty and calling, determined to ensure that Alabama's children receive the strong, transparent, and accountable education they deserve, while building a brighter future for every student across the state.

BETHESDA, Md. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) kicked off National Postdoc Appreciation Week by introducing the six members of its fifth class of the IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT"). This newly selected cohort comprises a diverse range of backgrounds and research disciplines, and will engage in a 16-month program designed to provide comprehensive personal and professional development for early-career researchers.

GLENDALE, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.

BUENA PARK, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Educational institutions from preschools to universities adopt AI-powered communication platform that eliminates traditional website barriers, GPT AI Corporation, Inc. today announced the launch of EdGPT.ai, an advanced conversational AI platform specifically designed for educational institutions, while declaring that "websites are a thing of the past" based on comprehensive research showing widespread website accessibility failures.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- California Safe Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and child care centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year. This form is mandated under California legislation, The Healthy Schools Act.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Save the Woods organization in Asheville, NC, invites volunteers, community members, and activists to an art action: Wrap the Woods on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. UNC Asheville's 54-acre urban forest and cherished community resource and wildlife habitat (aka "The Woods") is under threat of development despite its status as one of the last remaining urban forests in Asheville.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.

TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur, Mexico /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Bestselling author Ann Hood has joined the faculty of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) for the 13th annual Winter Session, January 31 - February 7, 2026. Hood's international bestsellers include "The Knitting Circle," "The Obituary Writer," and "The Book That Matters Most."

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Amsterdam-based education technology scaleup LearnWise AI, an AI platform for enhancing the student experience, has released an innovative AI solution to transform the way educators provide feedback and grades to students.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner's Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients - ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers - were honored in ceremonies held in July at each respective campus.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Brandon Ford and Annie Shi, as the organization marks a leadership transition with the stepping down of Vice President Alder Yarrow after five years of dedicated service.