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University of West Florida and Academic Partnerships Announce Launch of Online Master of Education in Educational …
Posted: March 28, 2012 at 1:44 pm
PENSACOLA, Fla., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of West Florida (UWF), with the assistance of Academic Partnerships, offers an online Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree starting this fall.
This 33 credit hour non-thesis certificate program complies with the Florida Principal Leadership Standards and is designed for educators who want to advance in the K-12 education arena. The program was developed to ensure that participants acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become campus administrators, district supervisors, deans, or curriculum developers at the elementary, middle and secondary level. The 8 week courses are taught by the same professors that teach on campus and the degree can be completed in as little as 18 months.
"UWF is committed to expanding access to higher education and providing teachers educational opportunities through online education, allowing them the flexibility and affordability they need to achieve their professional goals," said Judy Bense, president of UWF.
With accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is rated a Best Buy by Get Educated.com. Additionally, every course within this degree is developed based upon the nationally recognized Quality Matters (QM) Rubric for quality online instruction.
Online degree programs have emerged as the most rapidly developing trend in higher education with universities quickly converting traditional programs into an online format.Dallas-based Academic Partnerships provides all non-academic support, such as marketing and technical aspects, for UWF's Master of Educational Leadership online program.
"We, at Academic Partnerships, are proud to assist the University of West Florida expand access to its top quality degree programs and extend the reach of its great brand. We are passionate about the positive impact higher education has on the lives of students, their families and on society as a whole," said Rob Ganji, president of Academic Partnerships. "UWF's online Master of Education in Educational Leadership will equip in-service educators across Florida and beyond with the skills they need to provide strong leadership at the campus and district level."
The fall 2012 application deadline is June 1 for the Aug. 27 session. For more information about enrollment and funding opportunities for Fall 2012, please call 1-877-588-2502 or visit http://edleadership.uwf.edu.
About University of West FloridaThe University of West Florida offers undergraduate degrees in 51 areas, master's degrees in 25 areas, two specialist degrees and a doctorate in education. UWF serves a student population of approximately 12,000. The University of West Florida Online Campus offers more than 400 online course sections each semester that can lead to the completion of more than 28 fully online undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as credit-earning certificate programs.
For more information visit http://edleadership.uwf.edu/
About Academic PartnershipsAcademic Partnerships is a higher education service provider that works exclusively with state universities to convert their traditional degree programs to online delivery and to recruit and retain qualified students. For more information see http://www.academicpartnerships.com
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Posted: March 27, 2012 at 7:52 pm
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Thesys International's Hybrid Courses Achieve CLRN Certification
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ANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwire -03/27/12)- Thesys International, an education technology business that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education, has earned California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) certification for three core English courses that meet the California Department of Education's standards alignment, legal compliance and minimum requirements.
Thesys offers hybrid courses for public, independent, charter and international high schools, with rigorous courses designed for advanced students. Curricula meet both Common Core State Standards and University of California (UC) requirements. This recent CLRN certification signifies that Thesys is meeting the highest level industry standards.
Since 1999, CLRN has acted on behalf of the California Department of Education to deliver a one-stop shop for the selection of supplemental learning resources aligned to the State Board of Education academic content standards, including the information that's critical in choosing such programs.
The CLRN review process covers legal compliance, standards alignment and minimum requirements. The network's objectives are to identify and review supplemental electronic learning resources such as software, video and Internet resources; identify learning units aligned to resources and state academic content standards; and maintain an interactive website to provide information about electronic learning resources through a searchable online database and links to state education technology projects and resources.
CLRN certified Thesys Innovation's hybrid English I (Common Core), English II (Common Core) and English III (Common Core) courses. All three courses are approved for inclusion on CLRN's website.
"Receiving this endorsement from CLRN is an exciting step that will allow educators throughout California to bring Thesys' innovation into the classroom," says Alan Rudi, Principal Solutions Strategist at Thesys International. "And they can do so with the confidence that the hybrid learning courses have met the rigorous standards of the State Board of Education."
Thesys International launched in 2009 and is a division of Fairmont Education Group, Southern California's leading educational provider. Thesys designs and implements hybrid learning programs designed to enhance high-school classrooms in an environment that supports schools and empowers educators. Thesys takes pride in building partnerships with schools to incorporate eLearning programs quickly and effectively, always allowing the administrators to shape the end product. By providing teachers with the tools they need to make educational environments relevant and inspiring to students, Thesys ultimately enhances student outcomes. For more information about Thesys' turnkey solutions, visit http://www.thesysintl.com.
About Thesys International LLC: Launched in 2010, Thesys International, LLC, is an educational service provider that supports schools with a hybrid online/classroom approach to education. As a division of the Fairmont Education Group, Thesys represents the culmination of thought, curricular innovation and evolution of the classroom Fairmont has supported since 1953. Thesys works alongside educators and provides a curriculum that works with schools' existing standards and protocols to help students reach their full potential. Thesys International is dedicated to providing high school students the optimal balance of online and in-person learning, making education more relevant for a new generation. For more information about Thesys' turnkey systems and its innovative hybrid education approach, visit http://www.thesysintl.com, call 714-234-2727 or email arudi@thesysintl.com.
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The Princeton Review Announces Sale of its Test Preparation Business to Charlesbank Capital Partners Affiliate
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Princeton Review, Inc. (Nasdaq: REVU - News), a leading provider of test preparation, educational support services and online career education services, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its Higher Education Readiness Division, or test preparation business, to an affiliate of Boston-based private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners. The purchase price is $33 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments.
The sale of the Higher Education Readiness Division occurs as the company increasingly focuses on the growth and market expansion of its Penn Foster Division, a global leader in online education that provides career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of allied health, business, technology, education, and select other trades in the US, Canada and over 150 other countries around the world.
"We have been fortunate to be the steward of two world class brands in The Princeton Review and Penn Foster," said John M. Connolly, the company's interim CEO. "And, although the mission of both brands is fundamentally similar to promote and enable student achievement the needs and growth strategies of each brand are unique. Consequently, the sale of The Princeton Review brand will enable the buyer to continue fostering the brand's growth and prosperity while affording us the ability to increase our focus and energy on Penn Foster's success. We're very excited about the opportunities that this sale presents for both brands."
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the company will sell substantially all the assets of the Higher Education Readiness Division, including all rights in the name The Princeton Review, to Charlesbank affiliate TPR Education, LLC, which will assume certain designated obligations of the business outstanding as of the closing of the transaction. The sale closing, which is subject to conditions including the receipt of certain third party consents, is expected to occur within 30 to 45 days. In connection with the sale, the company, which will serve as a holding company for the Penn Foster business, will cease to be known as The Princeton Review and will formally adopt a new, to be determined, corporate name.
About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU - News) provides students and their parents with the resources to research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for higher education. The company partners with schools and guidance counselors throughout the U.S. to assist in college readiness, test preparation and career planning services, helping more students pursue postsecondary education.
The company also owns and operates Penn Foster Education Group, a global leader in online education, providing career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades through the Penn Foster High School and Penn Foster Career School (www.pennfoster.edu). For more information, visit http://www.PrincetonReview.com.
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My Experience of Learning English Online with Jo – Video
Posted: March 26, 2012 at 8:24 pm
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Super Sprowtz to Offer Virtual Piggy as Secure E-Commerce Solution for Online Checkout
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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCBB: VPIG.OB - News), an innovator in safe-online youth purchasing, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to provide their e-commerce service tochildrens education and entertainment media company Super Sprowtz, LLC.
Super Sprowtzs range of educational multi-media products including, plush toys, books, video games and apps will be available to purchase through their website using Virtual Piggy as a payment option which is fully compliant with the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Adding Virtual Piggy to our payment options helps our customers have a healthy balanced checkbook, said Super Sprowtz Founder and CEO Radha Agrawal. Being able to offer our young customers a way to purchase items on our site that is fully COPPA compliant is really important to us.
Virtual Piggys unique and secure payment method prompts children to enter their username and password and if their purchase matches the parameters their parents set up for them, the payment goes through without them having to enter any personal information.
We are very excited to add Super Sprowtz to our growing list of online retail partners, said Jo Webber, Virtual Piggy CEO and Founder. Weve been strategically aligning ourselves with companies that share our goal of trying to improve families quality of life through entertainment and education.
Super Sprowtz teaches kids about healthy eating, fitness and sustainability, using innovative programs and advanced methodologies to transform the eating, exercise and nutrition habits of children.
About Virtual Piggy, Inc.
Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables kids to manage and spend money within a parent-controlled environment. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 18 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international childrens privacy laws. Virtual Piggy enables the Under 18 audience to play, transact and socialize in a secure online environment guided by parental permission, oversight and control. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA and on the Web at: http://www.virtualpiggy.com
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