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Ativion and NASEF partner to expand safe, scalable esports access in K–12 schools through StudentKeeper platform

 By Emma Thompson
06/23/2025 – EdTech Innovation Hub

Ativion has signed a partnership agreement with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) to improve access […]

By |2025-07-11T19:01:41+00:00July 11th, 2025|Ativion, Client Articles|

Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports

By Laura Ascione
07/01/2025 – eSchool News

Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the 

By |2025-07-11T18:33:59+00:00July 11th, 2025|Ativion, Client Articles|

Pangram Closes $4 Million in Seed Funding for AI Detection Technology

By Craig Etkin
07/02/2025 – Intelligence 360

With the funding, Pangram will continue to develop partnerships in higher education institutions, […]

By |2025-07-10T21:59:32+00:00July 10th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Pangram: $4 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI Detection Technology

By Amit Chowdhry
06/26/2025 – Pulse 2.0

Pangram, which is an accurate and reliable technology for detecting text created by AI, announced it has closed a round of pre-seed and seed funding […]

By |2025-07-10T21:50:13+00:00July 10th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Hybrid learning works well for some students

By Caroline Brauchler
07/07/2025 – Ocala Gazette

Thirty-four local students recently defied the odds to complete their education and earn their high school diplomas through the Marion County Acceleration […]

By |2025-07-10T20:02:38+00:00July 10th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Pangram Secures Funding for AI Detection Technology

By Matt Jones
06/25/2025 – Spaces4Learning

Pangram, which provides technology that detects AI-generated text, recently announced that it has secured nearly $4 million in pre-seed and seed funding, according […]

By |2025-07-01T19:15:46+00:00July 1st, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic

By Briauna and Tiauna Black
07/01/2025 – The74

Our mother had Type 1 diabetes during our whole life, but in our junior year of high school it got worse. […]

By |2025-07-01T18:50:04+00:00July 1st, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Nominations Open for Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program

06/30/2025 – TEACH magazine

Ten finalists will be selected from the nominees and those teachers will be entered into the final round where the public votes for […]

By |2025-07-01T18:36:02+00:00June 30th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Marion County students earn diplomas through alternative paths

06/27/2025 – Ocala News

Marion County Acceleration Academies works in partnership with Marion County Public Schools, offering an alternative option for students who need more flexibility and support than what’s typically […]

By |2025-06-30T18:20:43+00:00June 30th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Pangram Secures $4M in Seed for AI Detection Tools

By Ekaterina Pisareva
06/24/2025 – Tech News 180

The funding announcement also highlights the strength of Pangram’s investor relationships. While ScOp took the lead in […]

By |2025-06-28T18:34:00+00:00June 28th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

AI-Detection Startup Pangram Snags $4 Million In Seed Funding

06/24/2025 – finimize 

What’s going on here?

AI-detection startup Pangram has landed $4 million in seed funding to enhance its text detection tools….

By |2025-06-27T22:50:02+00:00June 27th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

VC Funding: Blank Metal, Arine, Pangram, Quinn, CubeNexus

06/24/2025 – InfoTechLead

Pangram, founded by Stanford AI graduates Max Spero and Bradley Emi, raised $4 million in a seed round led by Haystack Management and ScOp Venture Capital […]

By |2025-06-27T23:00:47+00:00June 27th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

AI-detection tool Pangram closes additional $2.7m in seed funding, taking total to nearly $4m

06/25/2025 – Education Innovation Hub

Pangram plans to use the funding to continue developing partnerships with higher education institutions, which have been struggling to address misuse of […]

By |2025-06-27T22:27:07+00:00June 27th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Pangram, a startup founded by former Tesla and Google engineers, raises $4M to detect AI-written content

By Daniel Levi
06/24/2025 – Tech Startups

Pangram, the startup building tools to detect AI-generated text, has raised $4 million in seed funding to improve […]

By |2025-06-24T21:45:10+00:00June 24th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Pangram Raises $4M in Seed Funding

06/24/2025 – FinSMes 

Pangram, a NYC-based provider of a technology for detecting text created by AI, raised $4M in Seed funding.

The round, led by ScOp, […]

By |2025-06-24T21:34:04+00:00June 24th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Former Tesla, Google engineers raise $4 million for AI-text detection startup Pangram

06/24/2025 – Reuters

Pangram, a startup founded by former Tesla and Google employees, has raised about $4 million in seed funding to expand its tools that detect AI-generated […]

By |2025-06-24T21:13:11+00:00June 24th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Lee County teens celebrate graduation after overcoming challenges

By Peter Busch
06/13/2025 – Gulf Coast News ABC

The Acceleration Academy takes Lee County teens who couldn’t make it work at traditional schools.

“Somewhere along the line, they lost […]

By |2025-06-20T21:20:16+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Marion County Acceleration Academy celebrates 34 graduates with second chances and bright futures

By Ben Baugh
06/19/2025 – 352 Today

For Marion County families watching their kids struggle with traditional school settings, Marion County’s Acceleration Academy offers hope and results. […]

By |2025-06-20T21:29:23+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

At-risk Ocala students to receive diplomas at special graduation ceremony

06/18/2025 – WCJB

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Dozens of at-risk students, who might not have graduated, will be receiving their diplomas at a special graduation on Wednesday.

By |2025-06-20T20:49:34+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy graduates 25 at risk students

By David Hucks
06/16/2025 – Myrtle Beach SC News

Twenty-five students from Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, received their high school diplomas on Thursday, June […]

By |2025-06-18T19:19:59+00:00June 18th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Over 200 students graduate from Clark County Acceleration Academies

By Nicholas Sommer
06/11/2025 – 8 News Now

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For more than 200 students in the Las Vegas valley, […]

By |2025-06-18T18:36:07+00:00June 18th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles|

Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness

By
06/03/2025 – eSchool News

Led by Jenna Russell, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University […]

By |2025-06-06T21:03:14+00:00June 6th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Ohio Teacher Wins Summer Getaway in “Sunshine for Teachers” Contest

06/06/2025 – TEACH Magazine

Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical […]

By |2025-06-06T20:50:44+00:00June 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Stark School Enjoys Smoothie Party, Celebrating History Teacher

By Jim Michaels
05/20/2025 – WHBC

Students at Fairless Middle School enjoyed a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie party on Friday, celebrating history teacher […]

By |2025-05-29T18:26:27+00:00May 29th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Ohio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners

5/22/2025 – EdTech Chronicle 

 Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie […]

By |2025-05-29T18:05:07+00:00May 29th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Trade classes are booming at this Wisconsin high school as students eye six-figure jobs

By Ian Lee
05/19/2025 – CBS Evening News

Interest in trade schools has nearly doubled since 2017, according to market research firm Validated Insights, Inc. Meanwhile, university enrollment has declined […]

By |2025-05-23T17:31:10+00:00May 23rd, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Enrolling in a Trade School

05/2025 – Tests and the Rest Podcast

Not everyone assumes that life after high school automatically entails immediate enrollment in college. Many teens graduate ready to pursue a more practical education. […]

By |2025-05-23T17:44:30+00:00May 23rd, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Americans in their 20s are now increasingly ditching pricey 4-year colleges — and getting into the trades

By: Vishesh Raisinghani
05/15/2025 – AOL 

Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools instead. Enrollment in trade schools grew 4.9% from 2020 to 2023, according to 

By |2025-05-15T22:47:16+00:00May 15th, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Americans in their 20s are increasingly ditching college — and getting into trades. About 1.4M fewer students at 4-year universities. But are blue collar jobs in the US really more secure?

By Vishesh Raisinghani
05/15/2025 – Moneywise

…Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools […]

By |2025-05-15T22:42:50+00:00May 15th, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Nominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes

05/12/2025 – Classic 96.7 FM WZFM 

Today until August 3, 2025, parents, teachers, and the school community can nominate teachers for the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. […]

By |2025-05-14T19:29:25+00:00May 14th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

MBA Programs are Growing, But Something More Interesting is Afoot

By Brady Colby
05/12/2025 – FE News

In January, we released a detailed report on the MBA market, examining trends such as enrollments, program sizes and […]

By |2025-05-14T18:47:47+00:00May 14th, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Chandler teacher recognized for positivity in the classroom

05/08/2025 – Arizona’s Family Channel 3 

Angelica Abbey is one of 20 educators from across the United States who are nominated for Tropical Smoothie […]

By |2025-05-08T17:31:26+00:00May 8th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Chandler teacher in the running for major gifts

05/04/2025 – Fox News 10 Phoenix 

A Valley teacher is standing out for her unique abilities, and could be rewarded for them. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen tells us […]

By |2025-05-06T20:38:10+00:00May 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Loveland elementary teacher among finalists for $10K dream vacation. Here’s how to vote for her.

By
05/05/2025 – WLWT 5 

A Greater Cincinnati teacher is one of 20 teachers nationwide who are finalists to win a $10,000 dream vacation.

Terri Bean, a […]

By |2025-05-06T20:35:31+00:00May 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Chandler teacher among finalists in national contest

05/05/2025 – Arizona Family Channel 3 

Angelica Abbey, a sixth-grade teacher at Frye Elementary in Chandler, is one of 20 finalists in Tropical Smoothie Café’s Sunshine for Teachers […]

By |2025-05-06T20:17:48+00:00May 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Vote for a WCPS teacher to win $10,000

By Carlyle Coppins
04/30/2025 – WNKY News 40

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Twenty teachers across the United States are finalists in the Sunshine for Teachers program, and one of them is […]

By |2025-05-06T20:40:54+00:00May 1st, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

For Summer Fun: Fairless Teacher Competing for Nationwide Prize

By Jim Michaels
04/29/2025 – 1480 WHBC

NAVARRE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Fairless School District history teacher is one of twenty semifinalists […]

By |2025-05-06T20:43:04+00:00April 30th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Vote Now for Your Favorite Teacher in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest

04/28/2025 – Today’s Family

Today, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® has announced the 20 inspiring educators who are now finalists vying for the grand prize in […]

By |2025-04-29T23:23:02+00:00April 29th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Fort Worth Teacher Named in National Smoothie Contest

04/28/2025 – Fort Worth Magazine

Today, that nomination has propelled Jennifer Medina, a beloved teacher at Hubbard Heights Elementary School in Fort Worth, into the national spotlight. She’s been named one […]

By |2025-04-29T23:18:17+00:00April 29th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, Client Articles|

Colorado trade schools see enrollment rise as national numbers expected to climb

By Kierra Sam
04/24/2025 – KOAA News 5

PUEBLO — Choosing a career is one of life’s biggest decisions. For many, switching paths later in […]

By |2025-05-06T20:46:47+00:00April 28th, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Why Trade Schools Are More Popular Than the Ivy League – with Brady Colby, Head of Market Research, Validated Insights

04/23/2025 – EdUp Experience Podcast

Topics include:

  • Defining trade schools in the higher education landscape
  • Analyzing the 60% enrollment in non-degree programs
  • Examining growth areas in healthcare, green […]
By |2025-04-23T18:26:44+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

SNF providers turn to in-house training programs, despite formal nurse education expected to soar

By Zee Johnson
04/21/2025 – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

Long-term care providers should continue to pursue in-house and self-generated nurse training programs, even though new study results indicate outside […]

By |2025-04-22T16:46:48+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

How to be more strategic with classroom technology

By |2025-04-21T22:43:23+00:00April 21st, 2025|Client Articles, Vivacity|

Three Ways to Leverage Insight into Students’ Web Use for Better Outcomes

By Steve Stolfi
04/14/2025 – The Learning Counsel

Taking a proactive approach to Internet safety requires not only being able to see what’s happening on the network in […]

By |2025-04-21T22:27:52+00:00April 21st, 2025|Ativion, Client Articles|

Validated Insights Report Released: Nursing Education Market Will Grow Significantly, But Specific Projections Are Complicated

04/18/2025 – edCircuit

According to a newly released report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, revenue from nursing education programs will […]

By |2025-04-21T22:03:24+00:00April 21st, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|

Pangram introduces ‘mixed’ detection label to target AI-edited student submissions

By Emma Thompson
04/10/2025 – Edtech Innovation Hub

Pangram, a New York-based company that develops AI detection systems, has released an upgraded version […]

By |2025-04-18T22:36:25+00:00April 18th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Pangram Releases New AI Writing Detection Model

04/10/2025 – Ai Tech Insights

Pangram, the most accurate and most reliable tool for detecting text created by AI, has released a new, better detection […]

By |2025-04-18T21:34:37+00:00April 18th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies

04/14/2025 – ThriveinEDU Live Podcast

Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies, was on an episode of Rachelle Dene Poth’s podcast ThriveinEDU Live. Listen to the podcast here.

By |2025-04-15T18:57:49+00:00April 15th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, Client Articles, podcast|

Pangram Releases New AI Writing Detection Model

04/08/2025 – Tech Dogs

Pangram, the most accurate and most reliable tool for detecting text created by AI, has released a new, better […]

By |2025-04-09T21:22:49+00:00April 9th, 2025|Client Articles, Pangram Labs|

Is an MBA worth it?

By Brady Colby
04/08/2025 – Times Higher Ed: THE STUDENT

A handful of trends in higher education, enrolment patterns and employment demands are converging, making it an unusually good time […]

By |2025-04-09T21:17:57+00:00April 9th, 2025|Client Articles, Validated Insights|