Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pando Public Relations - PR for K-12 and Higher Education, EdTech PR for K-12 & Higher Education, EdTech, Substack & Podcast Production ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pandopublicrelations.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New tuition-free high school set to open in Summerville](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_073026/) - On July 31, the Lowcountry Acceleration Academy will open a new public charter high school in Summerville designed to offer flexible pathways to academic success and expand educational opportunities for students. - [Block party set at DeKalb County Acceleration Academies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_072926/) - DeKalb County Acceleration Academies, a tuition-free alternative high school, is set to host a block party ahead of the 2026-27 school year at its Tucker campus on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - [Summer reading for teaching and school improvement: Harnessing the Science of Learning](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_072426/) - Every summer, I find myself in conversations with teachers and administrators trying to figure out why their current pedagogical practices are or aren’t working. So, once I came across Harnessing the Science of Learning by Nathaniel Swain, Ph.D., I haven’t been able to stop recommending it. - [Free Digital Learning Content Helps Students Experience History](https://pandopublicrelations.com/spencerstriker_072126-2/) - Educators often struggle to hold students’ attention in a world of constant digital distraction. To overcome this challenge, Striker is meeting today’s students where they are: He’s using elements of online gaming, video streaming, immersive reality, and other digital media to engage students deeply in the study of history. - [New and Free Animated Series Tells the Story of the Father of Algebra](https://pandopublicrelations.com/spencerstriker_072126/) - Using up-to-the-minute technology to tell an ancient story, Spencer Striker Digital Learning recently released the first episode of Al-Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra and the Algorithm| An Original Docudrama Series. - [Your Inbox Should Not Dictate PR Strategy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/your-inbox-should-not-dictate-pr-strategy/) - In this article There are two traps in managing an inbox. The first relates to the emailed offers that arrive when a press release is issued. The second is the temptation to let the arrival of emails dictate the pace of your day. Both issues are related because they affect time management. Getting a handle - [Cincinnati Acceleration Academy brings tuition-free, flexible high school this August](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_071626/) - A new tuition-free charter high school is opening in Cincinnati this August, offering a flexible path to a diploma for students who have fallen behind, struggled in a traditional classroom or dropped out of school. - [Trade School Growth Accelerates Faster Than Expected](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_070226/) - 07/02/2026 - Contracting Business According to the firm's June 2026 market update, trade schools and allied health programs have become the fastest-growing segment of the education and training market. Updated data shows 2025 trade school revenue reached $19.1 billion, an 11.4% year-over-year increase, nearly double the firm's earlier forecast of approximately 6% annual growth. Validated Insights - [Demand for Skilled Trades Reaches All-Time High](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_070626/) - Over the last four years, demand for skilled trades has grown three times faster than professional roles, according to a report from Validated Insights. - [Using Share of Voice For Its Diagnostic Value](https://pandopublicrelations.com/using-share-of-voice-for-its-diagnostic-value/) - In this article Share of Voice (SOV) is often treated as a report card demonstrating whether a PR campaign generated more media coverage and gained visibility over its competition. Using SOV to evaluate campaign effectiveness is certainly one use, but it is not the only one. Share of Voice reports can be diagnostic tools that - [Trade schools in the US outpace expectations with soaring growth driven by labour demand and AI infrastructure needs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_070726/) - Validated Insights says the U.S. trade school market is expanding far more quickly than it expected, underscoring a broader scramble by employers to find workers with hands-on technical skills. - [U.S. trade school revenue climbs to $19.1 billion](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_062926/) - U.S. trade schools generated $19.1 billion in revenue in 2025, up 11.4 percent year-over-year, education-focused marketing and research firm Validated Insights noted in a new report, based on federal data. - [DeKalb high school students find flexibility and support at Acceleration Academies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_062326/) - Students who are experiencing homelessness, pregnant, working to support their families, or just struggling with the traditional school structure need a different kind of education: one in which they can make their own schedules and work at their own pace. Acceleration Academies provides this kind of education to students in Tucker and DeKalb County. - [Innovative Program Helps Dozens of Broward Students Earn Their High School Diplomas](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_062126/) - 82 students from Broward County Acceleration Academies in Fort Lauderdale participated in the school’s first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a historic milestone for a program specifically designed to support students who need a more flexible and personalized path to success. - [Boosting student engagement on World Math Day](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_032026/) - Motivating students to engage with the subject matter and materials is critical at any time of year. Some learners are intrinsically motivated, or interested in learning because they find it enjoyable or gratifying. - [Will AI Help Revive the ‘Stale’ OPM Market?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_0601226/) - Over the past few years, OPMs—including Coursera, iDesign and 2U—have adopted AI-powered features designed to enhance support for instructors and students through coaching, content creation, tutoring and curriculum mapping. According to an April analysis, 70 percent of OPMs are now deploying AI for such purposes. - [Is your MBA useful in an AI world?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_05126/) - Research from Validated Insights found that between 2019 and 2024, the share of companies hiring or planning to hire recent MBA graduates rose from 76% to 92%, while hiring of recent college graduates declined — suggesting that in a tight job market, the MBA degree still carries real weight - [Earn As more jobs demand AI skills, some colleges may fall short in prepping students: ‘Why would we train them using the skills of yesterday?’](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_051826/) - Many schools offer AI coursework, if not full-on degree programs. As many as 44% of higher education institutions were offering AI coursework as of early 2025, according to market research firm Validated Insights. - [A Simple Formula for Thought Leadership](https://pandopublicrelations.com/a-simple-formula-for-thought-leadership/) - In this article Next to launching a product, thought leadership is the No. 1 reason why prospects seek out our services. Public Relations encompasses many tactical pillars, but thought leadership is becoming one of the most important. It also happens to be one of the most controllable. There’s a good reason for emphasizing thought leadership - [Considering Industry Expertise When Selecting a PR Agency](https://pandopublicrelations.com/considering-industry-expertise-when-selecting-a-pr-agency/) - In this article A common question I am asked when speaking with prospective clients is how necessary it is to have industry expertise to do effective PR for a specific sector. My usual answer is that PR agencies with specific industry expertise are the best suited to working in that space, but this is not - [A different path to graduation: Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy celebrates graduates](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_060526/) - Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy serves students who may have struggled in traditional school settings before finding the academic and personal support they needed to earn their high school diplomas. - [Where Edtech Meets Human Connection](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_052626/) - Working with these resilient learners has reinforced, for me, an essential truth: when used intentionally, education technology can be a powerful equalizer. But technology can only fulfill that promise when paired with a consistent and authentic human touch. - [#643 The Future of Edtech in Schools After 14+ Months of Remote Learning](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_062421/) - "Education technology, or Edtech, accelerated rapidly and we experienced both the advantages and the challenges on a large scale in real-time." - [Staying safe online](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_080321/) - "With the future of education shaping up to be blended – whether in-school, remote or both – being safe online is key." - [Technology As An Enabler In Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_083121/) - "What are five things you will learn in this episode?" - [Demographic Trends And College Admissions](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_091421/) - "Amy and Mike invited higher ed professional Chris Lucier to explain the implications of demographic trends for college admissions." - [Tract Gives All Students a Path to Project-Based Enrichment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tract_101421/) - "Tract fits into this model because it is a collection of self-directed learning paths crafted by other student Creators, all of whom work closely with Tract’s education team." - [Choosing the right technology to encourage parental engagement](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_101121/) - "The benefits are numerous, with positive effects on students’ behavior, motivation, attendance, and achievement – and a parent’s engagement with their first child’s learning also brings benefits for siblings." - [Learning to Lead: The Impact of Community Service on Student Success](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_102821/) - "Now emerging from a post-pandemic world, we need to get students back outside and engaged in their communities as restrictions ease." - [No Such Thing: Education in the Digital Age](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_110121/) - "Al Kingsley has over 30 years’ experience in the technology sector predominantly with his work on IT Asset Management, educational and Instructional technology and digital safeguarding." - [The Score Podcast - Episode 003 - Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_110221/) - 11/2/2021 - The Score Podcast On this episode of The Score, we’re speaking with Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant about what schools, colleges, and universities are doing and can do to reduce cheating. It may not be what you think....Listen to Tricia's episode of The Score here. - [110 Al Kingsley Does Not Speak in Code](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_111821/) - "In Episode 110, Al Kingsley talks about a quotation that has had meaning in his life. He then describes a barrier that limits how we connect with others." - [The Score Podcast - Episode 005 - Dr. Mark Biggin and Dr. Karen Symms Gallagher](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_122121/) - This episode features Dr. Mark Biggin and Dr. Karen Symms Gallagher (@USCRossierDean). - [EduTech Guys - FETC 2022 - Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_012622/) - "Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport, interview with EduTech Guys at FETC 2022." - [How Technology Can Help Schools Meet Today’s Challenges](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_021022-2/) - "It’s not surprising that technology has played a major role in helping school leaders make these changes." - [Academic Experts Weigh In On How the Pandemic is Shaping Higher Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_021222/) - "In October 2021, 32 educators and experts joined the Turnitin Higher Education Americas Summit to discuss compelling topics in education and how the pandemic is shaping higher education." - [Episode #148: Jarrod Morgan on Facilitating Positive Academic Experiences](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_030222/) - "Our guest for this week’s episode is Jarrod Morgan, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Meazure Learning." - [Skills Unlock the Future with Al Kingsley Cybertraps 116](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_031022/) - "Al Kingsley is CEO of NetSupport and also serves as the Chair of two Multi Academy Trusts and a local School Governors’ Leadership Group in the UK." - [The Score Podcast - Episode 007 - Melissa Ezarik](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032422-2/) - In this episode, host Kathryn Baron (@TchersPet) interviews Melissa Ezarik (@MelissaEzarik). - [How cheating on online exams may be eroding higher ed’s future credibility](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_042622-3/) - It’s 13 times the cheating that was recorded in the year before the pandemic when the rate was just under 0.5%, the company says in a just-released analysis. - [Tracking Student Community Service](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_051722/) - "What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. Why is community service important for students?" - [Knomadix Founder Says the Power of Education AI has Arrived](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_052622/) - "That positive assessment comes from Ramesh Balan, the founder and CEO of Knomadix – the buzz-worthy AI education company he launched in 2015." - [Mind the Artificial Intelligence Gap](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_061322/) - "While it’s tough to boil down complex and fluid topics to pithy headlines, here’s one that I am taking away from GSV: educators and schools don’t need more AI at this moment, they need better data and data that’s easier to use." - [Don’t go to ISTE without a plan](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_062722/) - "Education technology conferences, ISTE being no exception, brim with platforms, products and promises for sale. Many of them are actually amazing." - [Inverting the Teaching Pyramid with AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_071122/) - "AI is the best – and often the only – tool to automate away the repetitive simple tasks, which is why I strongly believe in the power and efficiency that it can deliver for teachers." - [Scantron machines and old treadmills: How colleges handle unwanted tech](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_091222/) - Scantron machines, despite being clunky and finicky, have demonstrated incredible staying power in education, and students taking multiple-choice tests today are still well-acquainted with the green bubble sheets of yore. - [The Education Curb-Cut Effect on Audio Tools and Text-to-Speech](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_090122/) - Over the past few years, right under our noses, a curb-cut has happened in education. - [Podcast - The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast - Edtech Secrets](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_092822/) - Listen to the entire episode on Better Leaders Better Schools website. - [Podcast - The Changing Landscape of Assessments with Al Kingsley Transformative Principal 507](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_111722/) - To listen the entire conversation between NetSupport CEO Al Kingsley and Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones click here. - [The Future of the High School Essay: We Talk to 4 Teachers, 2 experts and 1 AI Chatbot](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_121922/) - Many educators are alarmed. One high school computer science teacher confessed last week, “I am having an existential crisis.” Many of those who have played with the tool over the past few weeks fear it could tempt millions of students to outsource their assignments and basically give up on learning to listen, think, read, or write. - [The Score Podcast - Episode 012 - Dave Tomar](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_021523/) - From 2001 to 2010, Dave worked for a decade as an academic ghostwriter before bringing widespread attention to the thriving cheating industry with his viral 2010 article, “The Shadow Scholar.” - [Text To Speech Learning Tools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_031023/) - Amy and Mike invited educator Ginger Dewey to explain uses and advancements in text-to-speech learning tools. - [Your staff is the biggest key to making your SEL program work](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_031023/) - I have some advice that seeks to flatten your learning curve, enhance buy-in from staff, and start producing results quicker. - [New AI detection feature via Turnitin](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040723-2/) - Turnitin is one that has been used. Honestly, there have been times when I’ve been shocked to see the percentage that comes back stating the likelihood of plagiarism, knowing that I did not plagiarize. I work hard to cite my sources but apparently, something that I did was not completely accurate and I used it as a way to evaluate my writing and improve my citations. - [THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dené Poth Podcast: Chat with Mike Teng, Co-Founder and CEO of Swing Education @SwingEdu](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_052423/) - Enjoyed my conversation with Mike Teng, Co-Founder and CEO of Swing Education. Swing Education enables schools to post their substitute job openings and substitute teachers can then pick and choose what suits their needs. - [The Key to Reducing Burnout in K-12 Schools? Supporting Substitute Teachers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/the-key-to-reducing-burnout-in-k-12-schools-supporting-substitute-teachers/) - By adopting a few simple practices districts and schools can make their relationships with substitutes stronger. - [Chat with Paul Stisser, the Director of Educational Institutions and LMS Partnerships for ReadSpeaker](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_060623/) - I had a great conversation with Paul Stisser, the Director of Educational Institutions and LMS Par0tnerships for ReadSpeaker. - [The Case for Normalizing Accessibility Tools in Schools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_061323/) - In schools today, about one in seven children receive special education services. But some children never receive the proper diagnosis to qualify for the support they need. - [The Score Podcast - Episode 014 - Pete Van Dyke](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_072423/) - In this episode, we’re expanding the purview to the integrity of industry certification exams. To discuss this, our guest is Pete Van Dyke, the Certification Security Program Manager at Amazon Web Services - [The Score Podcast - Episode 015 - Garret Merriam](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_090823/) - This episode of The Score explores how our guest, Garret Merriam (@SisyphusRedemed), an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Sacramento State University in California, responded to widespread cheating on a final exam in his Introduction to Ethics course. - [Pathways to Becoming and Helping a Teacher: #143](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_080923/) - In this episode, Mike discusses various pathways to becoming and helping a teacher. - [Episode 214: Transforming Education: A Mission for Universal Accessibility](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_080223/) - Join us as we explore Ginger's incredible journey from the classroom to the forefront of educational technology, and discover the power of merging passion with purpose. - [Rafael Castañeda On Institutions Supporting Workforce Development](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_080123/) - Dustin and Rafael discuss the challenges and opportunities for institutions in this particular sector of workforce development. - [Addressing Teacher Shortages: The Role of Substitute Teachers and Swing Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_100323/) - Earlier this year, I learned about Swing Education, which is a centralized platform that connects substitute teachers with schools and school districts. - [Episode 242: The Swing Education Approach to Subbing](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_102023/) - I'm excited to dive into how Swing Education revolutionizes traditional staffing by connecting K-12 schools with top-notch substitute teachers. - [The Nicest Guy in Ed-Tech - Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_110823/) - On this week's Slow Smoked Business, Jarrod is joined by Al Kingsley, the nicest guy in education technology, to discuss how AI is changing the educational landscape, and they compare stories from their respective ed-tech worlds. - [AI and plagiarism: Why higher ed must now adjust](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_020624/) - Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer of Turnitin, believes we need to move past simple detection. Now, it’s about encouraging students to be transparent about when and how they’re using AI. This, in turn, will push teachers to create more rigorous assignments. - [Fast Company - Most Innovative Companies 2024 - No. 5 Swing Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_031924-2/) - Swing Education has been awarded in the top 10 Most Innovative Companies 2024 from Fast Company. - [Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041024/) - Turnitin, a service that checks papers for plagiarism, says its detection tool found millions of papers that may have a significant amount of AI-generated content. - [Tests and the rest podcast - How Students Use Generative AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_043024/) - Amy and Mike invited ed tech expert Annie Chechitelli to describe how students use generative AI. - [Ep 60 SmartTechCheck Moment --- Interview with Turnitin's Annie Chechitelli](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_051624/) - My exclusive podcast interview with Turnitin's Annie Chechitelli and her company's mission to help identify misuse of generative AI by students by the high school and college level with writing papers and essays - [Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_100124-2/) - Teachers from states across the country including California, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Utah are First Prize winners in the national teacher recognition program presented by Kleenex®. - [Why More Colleges Are Forgoing Revenue-Share OPMs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_032625/) - n this episode, Brady Colby, a market research expert at Validated Insights, joins the podcast to break down their latest report on the Online Program Management (OPM) market. - [Where is the OPM market headed right now?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_101424/) - Online program managers, commonly referred to as OPMs, are dramatically down in funding, investment and buy-in from higher education and related stakeholders, according to a quarterly update from Validated Insights, a market research company. - [Trade schools are in a growth phase. Can it last?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_032525-2/) - Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, and it’s only expected to continue over the next decade, according to a new report from Validated Insights. - [Colorado trade schools see enrollment rise as national numbers expected to climb](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_042425/) - IntelliTec College, a trade school that has three campuses across Colorado, reports enrollment is on the rise. A 2025 study from the market research agency Validated Insights Inc. predicts trade school enrollment across the U.S. will continue to grow steadily over the next five years. - [OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_030425/) - The $5 billion Online Program Management industry, which helps universities develop and manage online programs, is undergoing a major shift, according to the latest OPM Market Insights report by Validated Insights. - [ThriveinEdU Live with guest Jennifer Harrison, CEO & Founder of Pando Public Relations](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pando_110624/) - I had a blast chatting with Jennifer before, during, and after our recording! I have known her for years, but this is the first time we got to sit and chat live! I guarantee we will have a part II to our conversation! I hope you enjoy this episode! And be sure to check out all of Pando PR's services. - [Principal Turnover is a Real Problem](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_011025-2/) - In their survey of nearly 300 administrators and principals in K12 schools, the organizations wrote that while principals found their work meaningful, they also “noted high levels of job-related stress.” According to the survey, “High levels of stress and poor work-life balance are major factors pushing administrators to consider leaving.” - [Americans in their 20s are now increasingly ditching pricey 4-year colleges — and getting into the trades](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_051525-2/) - Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools instead. Enrollment in trade schools grew 4.9% from 2020 to 2023, according to Validated Insights, a higher education marketing firm. - [We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic](https://pandopublicrelations.com/acceleration-academies_070125/) - We were dealing with bigger problems than what to wear to school. We looked into online programs for school and picked Clark County Acceleration Academies (CCAA), a hybrid alternative school that was available through our school district. - [How Coursera’s latest move shakes up the upskilling movement](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_111425/) - “[Coursera] is not as dependent on their university relationships and is instead relying on industry partners and internal content,” says Brady Colby, head of market research at Validated Insights, a higher education research firm. - [Enrolling in a Trade School](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_0525/) - Amy and Mike invited education market researcher Brady Colby to explain the implications of enrolling in a trade school. - [Around the World in 20 Problems: World Math Day 2026](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_022526/) - In this episode, veteran educator Sheila Robitaille joins Pete and Noah to discuss World Math Day, a global competition for students ages 5 to 18 that promotes mathematical fluency through 60-second "live Mathletics" games. - [ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_041425/) - Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies, was on an episode of Rachelle Dene Poth's podcast ThriveinEDU Live. - [Why AI transparency is the key to richer instruction](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_040126/) - As artificial intelligence becomes a part of workers’ daily routines across nearly all industries, students need guidance in how to navigate this new technology effectively. A growing number of educators are now addressing AI transparency in their courses head-on. - [Teachers Strike Back Against AI Cheating](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_082725/) - First, Morgan sits down with Max Spero, CEO and co-founder of the AI detection company Pangram Labs, to discuss how detection tools should, and should not, be used in the classroom. - [Acceleration Academies are Serving the Students Society Wrote off](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_090225/) - Having that diploma opened a world of possibilities to me that would otherwise have been closed, including going on to earn a college degree, which then led to a terrific career and becoming the CEO of Acceleration Academies. - [Ep. 313 How I Raised It with Max Spero of Pangram](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_110925/) - This episode is with with Max Spero of Pangram, an AI detector tool. We talk about the challenges of AI in the classroom when it comes to plagiarism, and tips for how to use AI the right way to generate good content. - [How a Science‑of‑Reading Program and a 10‑Year‑Old Author Inspire Young Readers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_052126/) - 05/21/2026 - Reading With Your Kids Podcast Jed talks with educator Sheila Robitaille about Reading Eggs, a science-of-reading–based ed tech program that helps children move from learning to read to reading to learn. Sheila breaks down the five pillars of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency—and explains how Reading Eggs weaves them together in - [Choosing the Right PR Agency Pricing Model](https://pandopublicrelations.com/choosing-the-right-pr-agency-pricing-model/) - In this article If you’ve worked with PR agencies before, you might assume retainer agreements are the only pricing structure available. That may be true for established companies focused on maintaining visibility and brand authority. But for companies that are still building their brand, or that need support on smaller campaigns, the typical agency-client agreement - [AI Search, Syndication, and Shortcuts](https://pandopublicrelations.com/ai-search-syndication-and-shortcuts/) - In this article A few weeks ago, I read a LinkedIn post that perfectly illustrated how research can get misconstrued and that making alarming statements without context doesn’t add helpful information to the public discourse. I’ve not shared the actual post because my intent is not to call attention to any one individual. I know - [For the love of mathematics and mental arithmetic (translated from French)](https://pandopublicrelations.com/for-the-love-of-mathematics-and-mental-arithmetic-translated-from-french/) - Since 2007, the World Maths Day competition has brought together young people from around a hundred countries around a common challenge: mental arithmetic - [Elementary students show off their skills ahead of World Maths Day](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_032326/) - Regina Christian School elementary students are preparing to put their speed and problem solving abilities to the test in the global math competition on March 25. - [Modern Math Teacher Podcast Episode 159: What 10 Million Students + 30 Years Taught us About Math Engagement](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_030126/) - In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, I sit down with veteran educator Sheila Robitaille to unpack why engagement drops in Algebra and how we can support productive struggle without increasing anxiety. - [STEM Everyday Podcast #314 | World Maths Day | feat. Sheila Robitaille](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_022826/) - For more than 18 years, World Maths Day in March has brought together millions of students in an epic celebration of learning. From record-breaking speeds in the Live Mathletics platform, to incredible displays of problem-solving skills, it’s a day where numbers truly unite kids. - [Math Universally Speaking Podcast: Early Numeracy with Sheila Robitaille](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_022326/) - The episode also introduces World Maths Day, a free global mathematics event hosted by 3P Learning, connecting students worldwide through engaging live math challenges. - [How to solve the math practice problem: District culture](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_040126/) - Competitive events and math-related celebrations remove monotony and keep students so engrossed that they forget to feel anxious. - [The Most Powerful Reading Tool? Passion](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3p-learning_032426/) - Even though we hadn’t yet been trained on the Science of Reading when I taught the bee unit, it has since become the guiding light for teaching literacy. Its strategies have been tried, tested, studied, and proven. - [Tools We Use: Newswise for Research News](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tools-we-use-newswise-for-research-news/) - In this article One of the tools we use is Newswise. Most PR pros are familiar with Businesswire, PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, and MarketWire, but Newswise might be new. We use Businesswire for most of the press releases we issue for clients because it is the most respected wire and their editors are stellar. Alongside - [How To Do the Research Needed to Optimize for AI Search](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-to-do-the-research-needed-to-optimize-for-ai-search/) - In this article Plus, a surprise finding illustrating why research is important Part 1 of this series described how GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) differs from SEO and how public relations plays a significant role in influencing AI search results. Part 2 is a mini case study (two actually) of the kind of information surfaced through - [How I Used CoPilot and ChatGPT To Improve My Media Lists (and why that matters) - Part 1](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-i-used-copilot-and-chatgpt-to-improve-my-media-lists-and-why-that-matters-part-1/) - In this article PR professionals and their firms have subscriptions to commercial media databases like MuckRack, Cision and Agility. Our Pando PR team prefers MuckRack and we find this database indispensable, however it wasn’t always like that. If you are a sole proprietor, or work in a small niche agency, sometimes a database isn’t - [PR's Role in GEO](https://pandopublicrelations.com/prs-role-in-geo/) - "Press releases need facts, active voice, and structure. To make those press releases more valuable, use more statistics, action verbs, bullet points, and objective sentences." - [PR, Lead Gen, and the Age of AI Search](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pr-lead-gen-and-the-age-of-ai-search/) - In this article As AI search becomes the primary method potential buyers use to find answers and solutions, PR is becoming a critical activity for B2B companies to influence those buyers. In contrast to consumer buyers, business buyers seek different kinds of information when weighing one product or service over another. Businesses are influenced - [How I Used ChatGPT To Refine My Media List - By Working From Articles Back To Reporters](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-i-used-chatgpt-to-refine-my-media-list-by-working-from-articles-back-to-reporters/) - In this article In Part 1 of this series, I explained how ChatGPT or CoPilot could be employed to sift through articles and build a media list for a specific topic. This article – Part 2 – continues with another example showing how AI can be used to refine the search for media targets - [A Simplified Press Release Framework Enables Systematic Thinking](https://pandopublicrelations.com/a-simplified-press-release-framework-enables-systematic-thinking/) - In this article How viewing press releases as newsworthy or credibility-building enables a systematic approach to PR planning To simplify this discussion about press releases, let’s bucket them into two primary categories: those that are intended to be newsworthy and those that primarily exist to build credibility. Separating them into these oversimplified categories helps illuminate - [How Substack Newsletters Fit Into EdTech Public Relations](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-substack-newsletters-fit-into-edtech-public-relations/) - In this article ICYMI: Republished from a LinkedIn Article, May 17, 2024 Have you been wondering what a Substack is and why people are so enthusiastic about it? For starters, Substacks – like blogs – are a medium for conveying your thoughts to a specific audience. The difference between Substacks and blogs is that a - [A No-Nonsense Primer on Company Press Rooms](https://pandopublicrelations.com/a-no-nonsense-primer-on-company-press-rooms/) - In this article Company press rooms on websites should be more than a list of press releases and news articles. If done well, the press room can augment stories and give a reporter more depth. If done really well, the press room can drive stories by itself. I combed through* over 30 press rooms - [3 myths about young children and peer-to-peer support](https://pandopublicrelations.com/wellcheq_102124/) - Yet, we have very few resources to mobilize younger students in this way. It isn’t surprising that there is a dearth of programs for them, perhaps because of some entrenched myths. - [Over 200 students graduate from Clark County Acceleration Academies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_061125/) - Students from Clark County Acceleration Academies walked across the stage this week to receive their high school diplomas, an achievement made possible by a unique partnership between the Clark County School District and Acceleration Academies. - [The Surprising People Behind Education Start Up Tract](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tract_090921/) - "Tract is an innovative edtech startup with education resources developed for K-12 students by high school and college students." - [The Next Wave of Education Technology May Finally Be Here](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tract_100721/) - "But what we are starting to get now is genuine diversity in those lesson blocks - not just add-on resources but entirely different learning experiences than were possible, even imaginable ten, twelve years ago." - [3 Tips for Making Passion-Based Learning Work Successfully](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tract_100621/) - "When led effectively, passion-based learning can unleash students’ creativity and help them learn critical 21st century skills, while also assuming agency over their own learning." - [6 ways to make sure the rush to recovery doesn’t crush our creativity](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tract_100721-2/) - "There should be no debate that closing those gaps—filling learning loss with learning gain—will be our shared responsibility for some time. And it should be. Catching up is crucial." - [How will schools replace devices bought during the pandemic?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/vivacity_040125/) - Now, these devices are nearing the end of their life cycle, creating a key challenge for district IT leaders: How will they replace this aging equipment and continue to support digital learning without interruption–while no longer being able to rely on an influx of federal dollars? - [How to be more strategic with classroom technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/vivacity_042125/) - While this created significant challenges for teachers and K12 leaders alike, it also taught us how to deploy classroom technology more strategically. - [How higher education institutions can “future-proof” against the demographic cliff](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_030221/) - "One of the most significant findings was that there are deep differences in how schools are positioned to address that forthcoming demographic cliff and enrollment plummet." - [Advanced analytics can help colleges weather the demographic storm front](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_030321/) - "An increasing number of colleges are using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to help them and, as they do so, are finding new pools of students that might not originally have been in the forecast." - [Study Shows Probable Decline In Georgia’s Higher Education Enrollment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_031621/) - "A new study suggests Georgia’s colleges, the smaller ones in particular, will see a significant decline in enrollment by the year 2025." - [How Universities Are Using Analytics and AI to Curb Enrollment Drops](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_051921/) - "Predictive analytics helps colleges and universities predict the likelihood of a certain outcome. It uses descriptive and diagnostic analytics to further the probability of that desired outcome." - [5 steps for using advanced analytics to transform students and schools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_060921/) - "To be more helpful, the following are five steps institutions can take to make positive, life-changing decisions with the data resources they already have." - [321: Advanced Analytics - with Chris Lucier, Director of Partner Relationships, Othot, Inc.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/othot_100721/) - "Listen in as Joe talks with Chris about the four components of advanced analytics & how this process can help enrollment managers better predict, & play a bigger role in creating their preferred outcomes." - [Durable and Perishable Skills Better Reflect What Employers Need Than Soft and Hard Skills](https://pandopublicrelations.com/new-horizons_111221/) - "It’s ironic that most of the skills we used to call soft are actually the durable ones." - [3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_030321/) - "With that in mind, here are some questions to ask when considering the benefits of working with an edtech vendor." - [Understanding The Cloud: Education Experts Discuss The Pros and Cons of Cloud Solutions and Classroom Management Software](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_042621/) - "The benefits of not being cloud-based is local control and security, says Al Kingsley, the CEO of NetSupport and a longtime education technology expert." - [Not Being Clouded by the Cloud](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_0521/) - "Millions of classrooms access Internet-based resources and online instruction and supplemental learning solutions in their classrooms." - [Episode 73: My Secret EdTech Diary](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_061921/) - "He is an expert on myriad educational topics but is most often asked to lend perspective about digital strategy in K-12 education and IT asset management." - [EdTech Executive Launches Book About the Tech Future in Schools with CEO Al Kingsley | Ep 318](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_061921-2/) - "NetSupport produces a range of solutions including a cloud-based remote learning solution and an IT Asset Management solution to manage and support IT assets across a school or district network." - [The Value of Risk in Edtech](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_072321/) - "The idea of trial and error (aka failure) used to be a tricky subject in education circles. Now during pandemic times, it has become part of the process whether we like it or not." - [Avoiding Post-COVID EdTech Failure](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_072721/) - "Think back to all those brilliantly publicized great EdTech ideas of the past that have miserably failed. It’s quite possible you’ve lived through one, two, or more." - [The Need for Tech Integration Over Innovation in Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_080421/) - "And when technology products are selected for schools, they usually require significant and continuing user training, which can be difficult." - [Al Kingsley of NetSupport: 5 Things We Should Do To Improve the US Education System](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_082321/) - "If you had the power to influence or change the entire US educational infrastructure, what five things would you implement to improve and reform our education system?" - [Al Kingsley of NetSupport: “Collaboration ”](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_082921/) - "How is the US doing with regard to engaging girls and women in STEM subjects? Can you suggest three ways we can increase this engagement?" - [classroom.cloud from NetSupport Releases New Classroom Management and Safety Features, Giving Teachers More Control in the Cloud](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_110521/) - "In this update, teachers can control sound and USB drives, and they have additional safety monitoring features and time-saving keystroke shortcuts." - [The Future of Edtech is Simpler, Not More Complex](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_111221/) - "I’m not against tech innovation. I couldn’t possibly be since I am the CEO of a company that develops edtech. However, I’m also a realist with over 30 years in this industry." - [NetSupport Classroom Management Updated](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_113021/) - "NetSupport, which develops classroom.cloud, said the newest release gives greater control to teachers over certain device components and offers additional safety features." - [Book Review–My Secret EdTech diary](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_122021/) - Al Kingsley’s My Secret EdTech Diary is a big-goaled, meandering overview of edtech (educational technology) available and pertinent to teachers and students. - [EdTech Insights with Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_072621/) - "Al Kingsley is the CEO of NetSupport Limited, an EdTech Company. He’s also the Chair of Hampton Academes Trust in the UK. Al joins Mike Palmer on this episode to talk about his new book, My Secret EdTech Diary." - [Monday LIVE with Rachelle, Mel & Guest Al Kingsley @Rdene915 @Thriveinedu @AlKingsley_Edu](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_080921/) - Watch podcast here. - [EP.074 -- Al Kingsley - My Secret #Edtech Diary](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_081621/) - "ClassCast Podcast Ep.074 features Al Kingsley -- CEO of NetSupport Inc., school leader & administrator in the United Kingdom, and author of the hit new book My Secret #EdTech Diary." - [The eLearning Hotseat with Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_102821/) - "Al Kingsley and Stephen Ladek discuss what tech does education need (right) now? (The answer will surprise you)." - [Coffee with a Geek Interview with Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_120221/) - "In this episode, I ask Al about his vast experience, his recent presentation at the NYSCATE 21 Conference, and his new book, "My Secret #EdTech Diary"." - [Protecting Students in a Digital World – SULS0143](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_020122/) - "Kasey and Al discuss how to protect students online and the ever-growing need for digital citizenship skills." - [7 Tips to Create a Company-Branded Podcast That Actually Gets Listeners](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_100422/) - "Very few people can resist the invitation to step into the sound booth to lend their perspective, or talk about their business, even if it is simply a table and chairs in your exhibit booth. The more people you talk with, the more people there are listening and sharing their particular episode. You’ll also be providing valuable publicity to the trade show. " - [5 edtech opportunities that will emerge in 2022](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_021022/) - "Given that, the following are my thoughts about changes and opportunities in our field through 2022, as well as thoughts about where we need to be." - [Digital Safety Tips For Parents](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_020922/) - "Here are eight important digital safety skills that don’t cost anything to implement but that can dramatically minimize the risks of using technology and the Internet." - [How to Meet the Social-Emotional Needs of Students & Staff](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_022122/) - "Intuitively, teachers and support staff have always looked out for the well-being of students. That kind of care is hard wired into educators." - [Don’t forget social, emotional health for district IT staff](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_050322/) - "Shifting toward helping our students’ emotional well-being is vital and, in many cases, has shown extraordinary results. But we need to make sure we don’t forget the social and emotional health of district IT staff." - [Ignore NAEP. Better Yet, Abolish It](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_060622/) - "Next up is the biannual math and reading results from “the nation’s report card.” When it’s released, you should completely ignore it." - [What Is Digital Poverty and Why Edtech Is Responsible for Driving Change?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_061322/) - "One such challenge that has recently been at the forefront of my mind is digital poverty, the inability to interact fully with the online world — when, where and how an individual needs." - [It's Time for a Different Mindset on Digital Security and Privacy in EdTech](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_062322/) - "I’m of the view that educating about digital security is just as vital as digital security itself. As an industry, we need to educate just as much as we develop." - [4 Ways Schools Can Save Money on Energy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_092122/) - There isn't much school leaders can do to halt the increase in oil costs or stem the rising electricity prices, but that doesn't mean they are powerless. In fact, school leaders across the country are shrinking their energy costs without impacting classroom instruction. - [5 ways to make your IT department more efficient](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_090522/) - As I look back, I realize there were numerous factors contributing to the team’s stellar work. What follows are a few points that might help other IT departments better handle future challenges while generally improving operations for the long term. - [LISTEN MORE AND SPEAK LESS: INTERVIEW WITH AL KINGSLEY, CEO OF NETSUPPORT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_020323/) - Adam: Thanks again for taking the time to share your advice. First things first, though, I'm sure readers would love to learn more about you. How did you get here? - [Taking The Long View On School Governance](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_030323/) - While these are immediate needs, they need to be linked to what should be the school’s ultimate goal—the long-term gift of providing varied experiences, skills, knowledge and the resilience that will help our students in their adult life - [A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_041323/) - Take stock: The first step is to get an accurate picture of what is happening in your schools now. That means talking with teachers, students, and even parents to see how your technology is actually being used, rather than the way you think it’s being used. - [Respect for Teachers and Trends in EdTech with Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_080122/) - "We explore pathways into careers in EdTech and School Leadership as Al imparts his broad experience in international education trends and online learning." - [Global ideas that show the power of an education servant leader](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_041823/) - In the spirit of being an education servant leader, here are some of the programs and mindsets from around the globe that I think all of us in education could benefit from thinking about. - [Edtech Insiders Podcast: Al Kingsley, Edtech Shared](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_052923/) - Al Kingsley has over 30 years’ experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding. - [Try Out ChatGPT Now: Because Your Students Already Know About It](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_42023/) - The point is that AI and education are not opponents, and for career preparation, there are several ways to rethink AI writing with education rather than against it. - [Students Flourish in the Spaces Between our Focus on the Core Curriculum](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_060523/) - In talking with him for my own podcast on NetSupport Radio, I asked if he could relate the insights he’s gleaned from his long list of impressive guests to something that K-12 education leaders might appreciate. - [This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_071423/) - However, there are also some immediate steps that K-12 leaders can take to support their teachers more effectively. One of these is to rethink how school systems approach the recruiting and assignment of substitute teachers. - [An Education Veteran’s Perspective: Protecting Students & Protecting Privacy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_0823/) - There’s a stark difference in how schools in the United States and the United Kingdom handle student safety and privacy. - [AI forces how we define the lifespan of technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_092123/) - Then, as the lifespan of technologies continues to shrink under upgrades and advances driven by AI, it becomes increasingly important to rethink how companies invest in and manage their tech. - [6 Suggestions IT Teams Should Ask Teachers When Evaluating Unapproved Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_092123-2/) - Following are six suggestions for teachers who come to IT with new technology they want to try in their classrooms. - [Exciting new edtech? Don’t forget the load on teachers, support staff and IT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_101823/) - As amazing and indispensable as these technologies are, it’s the hidden costs that merit considering new management approaches or even entirely new technology policies. - [5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_110623/) - School districts nationwide are scrambling to fill open teaching vacancies, and this crisis has a profound effect on the quality of education that students receive. District leaders will have to try many approaches to solve the problem, but here are five key strategies that could make an immediate impact. - [How employers can foster and develop resilience with IT staff: Encourage a growth mindset](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_121223/) - Here are several thoughts about the growth mindset and ways to foster it in your organization. - [Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_121123/) - Obviously, creating a positive work environment characterized by trust, respect, teamwork, and open communication can help foster a sense of community and keep IT employees engaged and motivated. However, here are four other important strategies that can help. - [This Core Classroom Tool Helps Me Differentiate Instruction Effectively](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_010824/) - I’ve found that using the right classroom management platform not only helps me run my classroom smoothly and keep everyone on task; - [Key Strategies for Technology Officers in Remote Financial Work Environments](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_021524/) - As technology officers like Mr. Roark identify challenges in flexible work environments, they are actively implementing strategies to cultivate remote-ready IT teams. - [Survey Results on Educational Technology Use in the Classroom](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_032924/) - NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators who either manage or use technology about the use and benefits of education technology in their schools. - [Lessons Learned in Launching a High School Esports Lab](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_042524/) - NetSupport’s internet and application metering tools gave us the confidence that we could introduce esports into our school environment while seamlessly creating a safe learning environment that promotes responsible use of technology. - [Educators love their edtech, but want more training](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_041824/) - An overwhelming majority of educators (93 percent) say they believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport. - [Are there too many edtech tools for teachers to master?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_042224/) - NetSupport, an educational and corporate software company, recently surveyed educators in the U.S. and the U.K. to better understand how well-equipped they feel when leveraging edtech in the classroom. - [How I Added a New Role to My Already Full Military Mom Life](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_050323/) - That’s why I signed up for a patient care technician program at MedCerts. The online program was a perfect fit for my life because it let me keep being all of the different versions of myself while also adding something new! - [Insights with NetSupport Radio: Kailey Lefko of Educalme and Dean Shareski Interviews](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_0523/) - Kailey Lefko, a Math and Science Teacher, Co-Founder at Educalme Inc and The Balanced Educator Podcast Co-Host, joined Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss everything from a mindful approach to student management, how to use classroom tools to help students stay focused, social-emotional learning - plus much more! - [93% Educators Feel EdTech Makes Learning & Teaching Better: Survey](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_040224/) - NetSupport, a classroom management solution used worldwide, has recently revealed the findings of a survey that asked educators who manage or utilize technology about the use and benefits of educational technology in their schools. - [IT Departments Say Remote Work Affects Them, Too. Acutely.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_051724/) - It’s a sizable understatement to say aloud that remote and hybrid work have changed the way all of us do our work. In fact, the shift has been so dramatic that we’re still, for the most part, figuring out just how sizable an understatement that is. - [The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_070824/) - The results we see in the survey data echo what we hear from clients and partners all the time. For those who have to do the doing, the tech is great, but the pace and space are increasingly incompatible. - [Keeping Your Hybrid Workplace Secure](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_071224/) - Specifically, workers experienced the personal benefits of flexibility that remote and hybrid work models offered during shutdowns. - [Creating Tech-Friendly Classrooms for Neurodivergent Students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_071524/) - Working individually with students to identify specific accommodations or supports is the best way to create an engaging education experience. However, there are a few strategies that educators can use to begin making technology less distracting. - [To Improve Hybrid Workplace Productivity, Center Communication](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_121114/) - Here are a few key points to keep in mind as you work to ensure your dispersed workforce is as productive as possible. - [Privacy and data protection are driving edtech adoption trends](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_072424/) - Data from 2023 reported that educators deal with an average of 42 learning apps and devices each day. Overwhelmed by the volume, school IT professionals are telling us to make it easier for them to find and understand what works. - [Poof! The Line Between Tech and Learning is Gone](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_072524/) - However, the reality is that the line between technology and learning environments is gone. Not smudged, evaporated. - [Be Bold, Be Brave and Go with Your Heart with Al Kingsley](https://pandopublicrelations.com/it-career-energizer_080624/) - Be bold. Be Brave. Go with your heart. Don’t go with the obvious. Look for opportunities where you will be motivated and energized. - [Building an Agile Crisis Communications Plan](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_082924/) - Responding takes agile plans that position us to pivot or scale our response depending on the moment, helping us to protect, inform, assure, and lead people through a crisis. - [Use hyper-flex to keep remote workers happy and engaged](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_091724/) - We believe hybrid work is something new, enabled by remote technologies and strong networks. Yet already, the concept of remote work is old. Hyper-flex is the new reality. - [Resources to Help Teachers Equip Students for Changing Future](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_092524/) - Here are some ways that educators can help their students better plan for their future careers, whether their post-graduation path includes college, training, or directly entering the workforce. - [What Students Should Know About Digital Citizenship](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_102124/) - In several of my books, I have written at length about digital citizenship and nurturing it through a district technology plan, but here are some of the most essential elements and why they matter. - [The Business Cost of a Missed Message](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_102224/) - A missed message can bring productivity, collaboration, and revenue to a grinding halt. The need for a reliable system that guarantees message delivery is essential to both maintain operations and thrive as a business. - [As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_112224/) - I work with my students to overcome these challenges. As I find strategies that are successful, I share them with teachers so they can use the approaches, too. As we all learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, we can continue to provide students with better help. - [3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_121024/) - Classroom management software can help by giving educators more opportunities to engage with students throughout the day. Here are three ways your classroom management system could help support engagement and interaction with your students. - [Overcoming Language Learning Barriers With Classroom Management Tools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_121224/) - There are scores of products that are explicitly for language instruction and even more that are more general use, but when explored through the lens of language learning, have surprising benefits. - [The (New) Basics in Modern, Connected Schools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_011025/) - With tighter budgets, though, schools are likely to pare down spending on edtech tools sooner or later. And that means, at a minimum, considering which edtech tools are foundational in the modern connected classroom, and how to use those tools most efficiently and with the biggest impact on learning outcomes. - [Balancing Freedom and Control with Classroom Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/netsupport_020425/) - By Al Kingsley 02/04/2025 - Education IT Reporter Teachers know that giving students more freedom — by enabling greater choice and agency — unlocks engagement and better outcomes. Decades of research backs this idea up. Still, there’s value to structure in a classroom. How then, can teachers balance maintaining a level of control that steers productive Teachers know that giving students more freedom — by enabling greater choice and agency — unlocks engagement and better outcomes. Decades of research backs this idea up. Still, there’s value to structure in a classroom. - [STEM’s post-COVID moment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/nepris_011921/) - "STEM will play an important role in the changing economy and we have a responsibility to prepare the future workforce for this challenge." - [Her first startup failed. She then turned a chance meeting into a successful Frisco company](https://pandopublicrelations.com/nepris_031421/) - "After a day of thorough networking and conversation about the gaps present in education, she came away with a new startup idea." - [Students’ Needs Change Throughout the Year: A Campus App Should, Too](https://pandopublicrelations.com/modo_033021/) - '"Luckily, we’re using a low-code platform to build and host our mobile campus app — and so it’s a very simple process to change the app’s appearance."' - [Case Study: We’ve taken a shared approach to managing our campus app. Here’s why](https://pandopublicrelations.com/modo_040121/) - "We chose Modo Campus as the platform for our mobile campus app, and we used examples of what Modo could do as part of our information campaign." - [Rebecca Murtagh Of Modo Labs: Five Things You Need To Build A Trusted And Beloved Brand](https://pandopublicrelations.com/modo_122121/) - "Modo stands out because it has the foundation and expertise to build what today’s digital hybrid work experience needs to be." - [Inspired By Bringing Creations to Life and Seeing People Benefit From Them with Executive Robert Ratway | Ep 448](https://pandopublicrelations.com/modo_020322/) - "Robert Ratway is a Sr. Director of Higher Education Solutions at Modo Labs. Rob has worked with PeopleSoft technology for more than two decades – most of that time focused on Campus Solutions." - [Students Really Need Community Service Right Now](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_021122/) - "It also stresses an already taxed system of community service organizations. Here’s why." - [x2VOL Earns Approved Vendor Status from NYC Department of Education for Tracking Service Hours and Work-Based Learning](https://pandopublicrelations.com/x2vol_090324/) - x2VOL has been approved by the New York City Public Schools Department of Education as an approved vendor to manage, track, and verify student service hours towards the 100-hour requirement for the Chancellor’s Service Endorsement (also called the “Seal of Recognition for Service”) - [Three Ways to Leverage Insight into Students’ Web Use for Better Outcomes](https://pandopublicrelations.com/ativion_041425/) - The best online safety tools not only give users the flexibility to monitor students’ online experiences very closely, such as which websites and applications students have access to. They also provide exceptional reporting and insight into who’s trying to access specific types of content and when. - [Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports](https://pandopublicrelations.com/ativion_070125/) - Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), aimed at expanding access to safe and meaningful scholastic esports programs in K–12 schools across the United States. - [There Is a Way to Bridge Fast Training in Healthcare](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_100422/) - "Making this happen requires a new way of thinking about skills-based training, which takes commitment. It means not simply training and moving on to the next student. Instead, our model is to work with major healthcare employers to pipeline students studying for medical certifications into jobs while still in training. It’s been so successful that some employers are paying for the training," - [Online Training Can Ease Healthcare Demands](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_120122/) - MedCerts has seen growing demand for its online certification training, with strong interest in the 28-week medical assistant and 12-week phlebotomy technician programs. - [It took two decades to find a path out of a low-wage career. Why was it so difficult?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_012723/) - To my surprise, the company agreed to help me enroll in and pay for an online certificate through MedCerts. - [Goshen Health and MedCerts Partnership Creates Pipeline of Medical Assistants](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_020123/) - In 2021, Goshen teamed with MedCerts—a provider of career certification training in health-related careers—to offer medical assistant training. - [Finding Flexibility in School and Career Was the Key to Living My Life](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_040323/) - But instead of going to a traditional school like he was, I wanted to go online to have the flexibility to work on my own schedule. I started researching my options and found a school called MedCerts that fit my needs. - [Immersive Training Technology Is the Future of Workforce Development](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_040523/) - As a company that helps people train for and pass certification exams in the allied health and health IT spaces, we are using immersive training technology to give students the real-life practice they need to be job ready. - [Offering prior learning credits helps increase earning power](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_050423/) - Many schools and universities partner with several commercial training providers, such as MedCerts, Coursera and Starr Commonwealth, to offer specialized learning for high-demand careers. - [Can You Hear Me Now?: Julie Campos Of MedCerts On Five Strategies Leaders Use to Diminish Distractions & Win in the Attention Economy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_052123/) - It’s important to ensure that your vision and goals are clear, concise, and shared. Every time you communicate with your team, always refer back to your end goal and how the action items align with your vision and goals. - [Innovator and Former Academic Dean Takes Learning to New Heights with Executive Rafael Castañeda](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_022723/) - MedCerts' SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development, Rafael Castañeda, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. - [How Franklin University Pivoted To Meet The Needs of Current and Future Healthcare Workers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_040623/) - One such partnership is with MedCerts, which serves individuals who want to enter or advance in the healthcare industry. - [Online Healthcare Platform MedCerts Partners With Lifetime Learning by Ball State University](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_040723/) - MedCerts, the innovation leader in online career training in allied health and information technology and a subsidiary of Stride, Inc, an EdTech company that provides online and blended education programs, recently announced a new partnership with the non-credit division of a major public research university; Lifetime Learning by Ball State. - [4 reasons university and private training partnerships are accelerating](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_070623/) - We at MedCerts, one of those private career education institutions focused on IT and healthcare, recently announced partnerships with several four-year public universities. - [Generative AI Prompts for L&D Pros](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_071823/) - MedCerts training programs, for example, had traditionally been scenario-based and fixed to data already existing in the system. - [Hiring: Elevating your recruitment process in today’s digital world](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_083123/) - 1. TARGETED RECRUITING OPTIONS IN SOCIAL COMMUNITIES - [Train-And-Hire Programs: More Relevant And Promising Than Ever Before](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_091323/) - There are other models besides the traditional one of hiring skilled workers who are already employed and working. - [What COVID Taught Us About a Train-and-Hire Program To Recruit Frontline Workers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_092523/) - We learned several other lessons that have impacted our recruiting practices - [Self-Sustaining Variability in Health Care Training Made Possible by Generative AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_092723/) - In this article, we’ll review several keys to consider when integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into scenario-based health care training programs. - [3 priorities for new CEOs when taking the reins](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_101123/) - However, regardless of where the new CEO comes from, the most important focal points are well defined: addressing strategy, talent, and operations so that the company and its people can thrive. - [MedCerts Launches CTE Model Allowing Students to Earn Career Skills, Credentials, and College Credits](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_102323/) - MedCerts today unveiled the MedCerts Healthcare Training Program for high schools, following a two-year pilot with more than 900 students; the model allows students to study for and earn a nationally recognized credential in a variety of allied healthcare and health IT careers - [MedCerts Combines Conversational AI, Generative AI and Natural Language Processing for a Revolutionary New AI Addition to Online Health Care Training](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_110923/) - MedCerts has launched its first Conversational AI /Generative AI healthcare training programs available on the market today. - [New program prepares high school students for allied health professions](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_111423/) - The MedCerts Healthcare Training Program, which began this year after a two-year pilot program, is a partnership between Mechanicsburg-based Emerge Education (Emerge), Cumberland Valley School District and UPMC. - [Unlocking New Pathways Through Training Programs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_121223/) - By partnering with third-party training providers, colleges have quickly added to their portfolio of courses. Often, this is in direct response to employer demand, a trend we are seeing develop in healthcare right now. - [6 Tips for Stronger Customer Service Relationships in Training Programs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_121323/) - Here are some of our best practices and perspectives that can be used by advisors in any training or upskilling program. - [Virginia State University Announces Collaboration With MedCerts to Advance Educational Opportunities](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_011824/) - Virginia State University (VSU) has announced a revolutionary collaboration with MedCerts, the leading provider of online career training in allied healthcare and information technology. - [Drastically expand talent pipelines by dropping degree requirements](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_011824-2/) - Dropping degree requirements drastically expands the talent pool—only about a third of Americans have a four-year college degree—and has the potential to drive gains in productivity, retention, and fit. - [My Journey From Professional Patient to Healthcare Professional](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_011824-3/) - As a child and teenager, I spent so much time in hospitals and doctors’ offices that my family affectionately called me a “professional patient.” - [These pathways are launching high schools past a college-only mindset](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_031324/) - By Jamie LaMonds 03/13/2024 - District Administration ...The difference in interest reveals an entrenched belief that going to college right out of high school is somehow more significant than starting a job or a technical training program. My school set out to change that by offering a health career training program. Our career training program - [How The Path To Tech Careers Has Changed (And Why It Matters)](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_030124/) - These novel strategies for expanding the talent pool have brought a number of benefits and today offer sound lessons for other industries facing workforce shortages. - [Contributed Content: 6 Ways Healthcare Benefits from Apprenticeships](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_031924/) - This program has been so successful that we are developing apprenticeship programs for other needs at FHN; it is a model every healthcare employer should consider in this challenging workforce environment. Here are six reasons why. - [In 2024, Focus on Skills Based Training Supports Career Advancement and Business Growth](https://pandopublicrelations.com/medcerts_050124/) - Two years ago, UMKC TalentLink was formed to fill a distinct need for the local business and nonprofit community: offer localised high-quality training for their employees that simultaneously supports long-term regional growth and development. - [The EdTech Founder Who’s Counting On Education AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_052522/) - "Ramesh Balan is the founder of the recently trending and talked about education company Knomadix, which, after six or so years in the market, may be on the verge of being an overnight success. It’s a path, Balan correctly says, we’ve seen before." - [AI-enabled tech is the key to delivering personalized learning](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_060822/) - "For starters, the technology isn’t smart enough. The offerings are lifeless, with stagnant content and limited (at best) interactivity. Video is better than paper, but it’s only one-way. Tech-based solutions like Quizlet, Kahoot, and Nearpod are great at what they do, but they don’t go far enough." - [The Future Is Now: Ramesh Balan Of Knomadix On How Their Technological Innovation Will Shake Up Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_072522/) - "It’s less a tipping point and more of an evolution. The closest true tipping point we’ve seen in education was remote learning forced by the pandemic, however Knomadix has been in development since well before the pandemic. " - [AI is the key to scaling personalized, one-on-one instruction](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_072622/) - "The pandemic has put students well behind in their education, with millions of children achieving below grade level in reading and math. The only way to accelerate their learning and get them back on track is to work with each child individually. Yet, at the same time, schools are facing a historic teacher shortage—and third-party tutoring services aren’t able to fill the tremendous need for one-on-one instruction." - [BOTS GIVE TEACHERS SUPERPOWERS SAYS RAMESH BALAN](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_072822/) - "But bots can do this. Bots give teachers superpowers." - [Tech Solutions for Teaching Shortage](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_080322/) - "Another solution being used to close teaching gaps is AI teaching bots that can ask questions, assess answers and prompt correct learning lessons – either advanced or remedial – for every individual student." - [BOT-ASSISTED TUTORING ONLINE FOR INSTANT FEEDBACK](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_081722/) - "If you’re new to the concept of bot-assisted online tutoring, then you’ll want to explore everything Knomadix has to offer. In today’s blog post, I’ll share what Knomadix is and how it might be useful for you and your students this school year." - [Bot Technology Used in Schools Can Help Retrain and Upskill Workers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_091522/) - You see, we already recognize that children have different learning styles and there are countless amazing examples of schools and curriculum that allow this kind of learning to take place. But, to this point, we haven’t really applied this principle to professional settings. That needs to change. - [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](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_052225/) - As the grand prize winner, Danny Kloosterman from Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio won a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. All first-place winners received a $1,000 cash award and free smoothies for a year. - [Portland Teacher Wins $16,000+ Grand Prize from Kleenex](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_101525/) - Last month, ten teachers were in the running for the final $16,000+ grand prize in the Heroes of the Classroom program. After a public vote, Melanie Hammericksen, a Culinary Arts teacher at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon was named the winner and received $10,000 for herself and her school won $5,000 and a one-year supply of Kleenex Brand Tissue. - [Loveland elementary teacher among finalists for $10K dream vacation. Here's how to vote for her.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_050525/) - A Greater Cincinnati teacher is one of 20 teachers nationwide who are finalists to win a $10,000 dream vacation. - [Chandler teacher in the running for major gifts](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_050425/) - A Valley teacher is standing out for her unique abilities, and could be rewarded for them. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen tells us why. - [Chandler teacher recognized for positivity in the classroom](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_050825/) - Angelica Abbey is one of 20 educators from across the United States who are nominated for Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Sunshine for Teachers contest. - [Nominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmulitmedia_051225/) - Today until August 3, 2025, parents, teachers, and the school community can nominate teachers for the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. Heroes of the Classroom is a national teacher recognition program honoring K-12 teachers, administrators, and other teaching staff for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to students. - [Stark School Enjoys Smoothie Party, Celebrating History Teacher](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campus-multimedia_052025/) - Students at Fairless Middle School enjoyed a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie party on Friday, celebrating history teacher Rose Hammel’s selection as one of 19 finalists in the Sunshine for Teachers contest. - [AI Cheating Detector Max Spero and Noble Gold Founder Collin Plume](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_071625/) - 07/16/2025 - School for Startups Radio People feel like AI-generated content is not really worth reading. So I think making sure it sounds authentic and like it came from a real person is way more important today. - Max Spero of Pangram Listen to Max's episode of School for Startups Radio here. - [Crosstown High Teacher is a National Finalist for Heroes of the Classroom!](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_082625/) - Crosstown High’s Music Production and Entrepreneurship teacher, Mr. Ty Boyland, has been named a finalist in the national Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom contest! - [A teacher at George McGovern Middle School is a first prize winner](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_082625-2/) - George McGovern Middle School teacher Erin McFarland is one of ten national first prize winners in the Kleenex Brand tissue program. - [North Shore Teacher 'Creates A Space For Students To Be Themselves'](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_082525/) - Allie Szczecinski, a Social Emotional Learning Coach, at Crow Island Elementary School in Winnetka, is a finalist in Kleenex's Heroes of the Classroom Program. - [Cabot teacher named finalist in nationwide 'Heroes of the Classroom' contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_083025/) - If you look at the finalists for Kleenex’s ‘Heroes of the Classroom’ contest, you’ll find ten teachers from across the country- and one right here in Central Arkansas. - [How you can help this Sioux Falls middle school teacher win $16K for her classroom, school](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_082925/) - Vocal music teacher Erin McFarland is one of 10 finalists in the “Heroes of the Classroom” contest, which could give her $10,000 for her classroom, $5,000 for the school, a year’s supply of Kleenex for the school and $1,000 for the coworker who nominated her. - [Crosstown HS teacher in running for national prize](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_082725/) - Ty Boyland at Crosstown High is one of ten first prize winners in the running for a 10-thousand dollar check for themselves, and their school will receive a 5-thousand dollar check in the national “Heroes of the Classroom” program. - [A "Hero of the Classroom" Gets A Moment In The Spotlight](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_090125/) - Esposito, a 27-year veteran of the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), was recently named one of ten finalists in Kleenex's "Heroes of the Classroom" contest, open to K-12 educators across the U.S. and ultimately decided by popular vote later this month. - [Sioux Falls teacher a finalist in national contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_090225/) - But now, the George McGovern Middle School vocal director is a finalist in the Heroes of the Classroom contest by Kleenex - [Break Out The Tissues: Grand Prize Winner Or Not, He's Already A Hero To Students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campus_multimedia_090525/) - Robert Esposito, Co-Operative Arts and Humanities High School theatre teacher, is one of 10 finalists for the Heroes of the Classroom teacher recognition program sponsored by Kleenex. - [Sioux Falls Choir Teacher in Running for National Classroom Heroes Award](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_090525/) - George McGovern Middle School choir teacher Erin McFarland is a finalist in the national “Heroes of the Classroom” contest, sponsored by Kleenex. - [This Platform Will Let Anyone Buy Political Ads](https://pandopublicrelations.com/adstorm_100424/) - In reality, some of those donor funds go toward TV ads … but most don’t, Derek Newton, founder of political ad buying platform AdStorm and ex-campaign solicitor, tells me. - [Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy graduates 25 at risk students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/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 12th. These students, who had faced challenges in traditional schools, successfully completed the program designed to reengage those at risk of dropping out. The graduation ceremony marked - [At-risk Ocala students to receive diplomas at special graduation ceremony](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_061825/) - 34 students from Marion County Acceleration Academies will be getting their high school diplomas. - [Marion County Acceleration Academy celebrates 34 graduates with second chances and bright futures](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_061925/) - For Marion County families watching their kids struggle with traditional school settings, Marion County’s Acceleration Academy offers hope and results. - [Lee County teens celebrate graduation after overcoming challenges](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_061325/) - The Acceleration Academy takes Lee County teens who couldn't make it work at traditional schools. - [Marion County students earn diplomas through alternative paths](https://pandopublicrelations.com/acceleration-academies_062725/) - 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 offered in traditional high schools. - [Hybrid learning works well for some students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_070725/) - Thirty-four local students recently defied the odds to complete their education and earn their high school diplomas through the Marion County Acceleration Academies program. - [Broward County Public Schools with Acceleration Academies Opens a New Fort Lauderdale School For At-Risk Students — Giving A Self-Paced Path To a High School Diploma](https://pandopublicrelations.com/acceleration-academies_072825/) - Broward County Public Schools has opened the new school site for the Broward County Acceleration Academies (BCAA). - [Reaching students who drop out means not ignoring those who age out](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_081125/) - That means the brunt of poor graduation rates are borne by the community where these students live. St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida is one example of a district that understands this problem. - [Don’t make students in trouble do time](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_092925/) - What is sad to me, a retired superintendent, is that we know how to fix this problem. It’s not too late to change course, but do we have the will to do what it takes to make sure every student graduates from high school? - [Acceleration Academy program in DeKalb gives flexible path to graduation for struggling students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_093025/) - The district recently opened DeKalb Acceleration Academy in Tucker, designed for teenagers at higher risk of leaving school before graduation. The program currently serves 162 students. - [Acceleration Academies opens Tucker location for nontraditional learners](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_100225/) - For students at Acceleration, the goal is not only graduation but also gaining the skills, confidence, and career or college readiness needed to thrive beyond high school, Campbell said. - [Education Revolution: Kelli Campbell Of Acceleration Academies On Innovative Approaches That Are Transforming Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_112025/) - This is a lesson that is relearned and reinforced every time a graduation candidate tells me of the challenges they’ve had to overcome. Their struggles are often deeply personal and it is a rare and special privilege to support them while they learn and begin to see a future for themselves and the people around them. - [‘Proud of myself’: At-risk Horry County charter school students receive diplomas](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_120425/) - Despite these roadblocks, the students persevered, making their way to the graduation stage. The students said they earned this achievement for themselves and their families. - [Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_121025/) - Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies program. - [I’m earning my diploma, when I thought my only option was a GED](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies_020426/) - To turn things around, I had to put in the work, but I was only able to do it because my school district offered me an alternative education program, Ector County Acceleration Academies, and that is where I found the support I needed to stay focused and engaged. - [Behind the Numbers Are Students Who Haven’t Given Up](https://pandopublicrelations.com/accelerationacademies012626/) - The students we're failing aren’t always those you might expect. Many students who will eventually leave school may not appear to be in trouble at all. - [Episode 81: AI, History, and the Fight for Source Truth](https://pandopublicrelations.com/worldhistoryenyclopedia_012926/) - In this episode, Jan van der Crabben (World History Encyclopedia) shares how the encyclopedia was built around a simple idea: history is a web of connections, not isolated timelines. - [Education Revolution: Katy Pike of 3P Learning On Innovative Approaches That Are Transforming Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/3plearning_011526/) - In what ways do you think your approach might shape the future of education? What evidence supports this? I believe the future lies in hybrid learning models where classroom instruction is fully supported by high-quality online practice that adapts, supports, and motivates every learner. - [Securing Academic Integrity: An Equity Issue](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_093021/) - "Why controlling cheating matters… why it hurts everyone." - [The Score Podcast: Episode 001 - Derek Newton](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_101921/) - Derek Newton (@DerekTNG), editor of The Cheat Sheet, a biweekly blog post that explores all aspects of academic misconduct, talks with The Score about the industry fueling cheating and the Big Money funding the industry. - [Invaluable Life Lesson: Surrounding Yourself with Great People for Career Growth with Founder Jarrod Morgan | Ep 441](https://pandopublicrelations.com/meazurelearning_012522/) - "Jarrod Morgan is the Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Meazure Learning, the parent company of ProctorU." - [Thrive o'Clock w/ Rachelle & Mel w/guest Michele Pitman, CEO @x2VOL](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_040122/) - Michele Pitman of x2VOL discusses service learning in schools on Thrive O'clock. - [Podcast - Leveraging the Power of AI to Transform the Learning Industry with Executive Ramesh Balan | Ep 539](https://pandopublicrelations.com/knomadix_090722/) - Knomadix's Founder and CEO, Ramesh Balan, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. - [Looking at Cheating From a Different Angle with an Expert on Cheating in Higher Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_101823/) - Host Kathryn Baron (@TchersPet) speaks with Dave about his journey from contract cheater to published author and academic integrity advocate. - [738: Redefining Assessment in an AI Age - with Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_110723/) - Why & how should higher education redefine assessment in an AI age? - [What's Next for AI in Higher Ed? - with Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangramlabs_033025/) - Your guest is Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs - [Why Trade Schools Are More Popular Than the Ivy League - with Brady Colby, Head of Market Research, Validated Insights](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_042325/) - Exploring whether trade schools "cannibalize" traditional enrollment - [The Pulse: Melvin Hines of Upswing](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_110321/) - "In the conversation with Rodney B. Murray, The Pulse's host, Hines discusses how the platform can help reduce dropouts and improve student mental health and wellness." - [Can We Trust AI Detection? Inside Pangram Labs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_011926/) - In this episode of A Journalist’s Guide to AI, I talk with Max Spero, co-founder of Pangram Labs, about AI verification—and the deeper questions behind it. - [US masters programmes brace for an enrolment dip: Why global demand for postgraduate study is fading in America](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_011326/) - According to a recent market analysis by higher education research firm Validated Insights, US institutions are now expected to enrol around 64,000 fewer international master’s students in 2025/26 than earlier projections had suggested. - [5 Tips For More Authentic Public Relations](https://pandopublicrelations.com/5-tips-for-more-authentic-public-relations/) - In this article With so many tech-mediated messages and AI-driven conversations cluttering inboxes, social communities, and publications, being authentic is one way to differentiate a brand and drive better engagement. Savvy communicators understand why authenticity is important in social media, but might overlook its potential in public relations. An interview with Laura Lorenzetti, the - [Working Local Media Into the PR Mix](https://pandopublicrelations.com/working-local-media-into-the-pr-mix/) - In this article Working with local media is gratifying and can be part of a successful PR campaign, regardless of the outlet’s footprint. Sometimes in the quest to land big stories, we forget that solid local reporting can be the bread-and-butter of a media campaign. Furthermore, community-based journalism is essential. We should do all - [How to Ask Reporters to Correct Their Stories](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-to-ask-reporters-to-correct-their-stories/) - In this article Nobody likes to ask reporters to correct a story, but over the years I have developed a different perspective about this. Rather than thinking of pointing out errors as criticism, think of it as fact checking. No reporter wants to have an error in their story. If you keep that in - [Tips For Writing Winning Awards Entries](https://pandopublicrelations.com/tips-for-writing-winning-awards-entries/) - In this article My number one piece of advice for writing winning awards entries is to volunteer to be a judge. I’ve judged education product awards and public relations awards and each time, I gain greater insight about what separates ho-hum from great. Seeing a bundle of terrible entries will forever change how you - [How to NOT Sound Like an AI Tool Wrote Your Pitch](https://pandopublicrelations.com/how-to-not-sound-like-an-ai-tool-wrote-your-pitch/) - In this article I assume people are being hounded by AI-generated emails like I am. Extrapolating my experiences to a reporter’s, can you imagine how many AI-generated emails reporters are receiving? They are already bombarded by spray-and-pray pitches. Now AI makes it easier to send out even more pitches and from what I’ve seen, - [Reporters, Editors, or Forms - Where to Send Pitches and Bylines](https://pandopublicrelations.com/reporters-editors-or-forms-where-to-send-pitches-and-bylines/) - In this article When pitching a story or an opinion piece (sometimes called a “byline”, it might seem the best course of action is to email an individual at the publication. That is true in many cases, especially when pitching stories, but there are no absolutes in public relations. Read on for some insights - [Quick Fixes For Common PR Mistakes](https://pandopublicrelations.com/quick-fixes-for-common-pr-mistakes/) - In this article Everyone is busy these days which sometimes means that small things get overlooked. To help step up your effectiveness in PR, here are some of the most common small mistakes along with easy ways to fix them. Mistakes on the website First mistake: there is no dedicated press page. — Every - [Dealing With Contentious Media Interviews](https://pandopublicrelations.com/dealing-with-contentious-media-interviews/) - In this article Handling contentious media issues is far more complex than can be covered in one short article, nonetheless, read on for thoughts that might be helpful when a reporter asks for an interview when it is clear that the outcome will not be good. Interviews that are likely to be negative should - [Thought Leadership as a Back-to-School PR Strategy in #EdTech](https://pandopublicrelations.com/thought-leadership-as-a-back-to-school-pr-strategy-in-edtech-2/) - In this article When the back-to-school months are just around the corner, the education and edtech industry whip lashes back to attention. It seems like every July brings more inquiries than any other month from companies seeking to differentiate themselves in the market. To help frame your thinking about how to write and place - [Maximizing the Forbes Tech Council, FastCo Executive Board, and Other Contributor Networks](https://pandopublicrelations.com/maximizing-the-forbes-tech-council-fastco-executive-board-and-other-contributor-networks/) - In this article Forbes and other publications like Fast Company offer contributor communities where, for a fee, a leader in their industry can publish thought leadership articles several times in a year. Fees start at $2,500 per year and on many of the sites, allow your contributed content to be indexed with the other - [After the Story Lands: Turning PR Wins Into Marketing Wins](https://pandopublicrelations.com/after-the-story-lands-turning-pr-wins-into-marketing-wins-2/) - In this article I am often asked how to make public relations produce leads for the sales funnel. It’s an important question yet it is based on a flawed premise; Public relations is not – by definition – a lead-generation effort. Rather, PR is tasked with creating brand awareness, generating goodwill, and establishing credibility. - [When to Engage Outside PR Services](https://pandopublicrelations.com/when-to-engage-outside-pr-services/) - In this article How to find that perfect PR consultant or PR firm Founders and executive staff of startups and early stage companies often ask me when they should start an engagement with outside PR counsel and how to evaluate a firm aside from their proposal and fee. Obviously, no single answer I might give - [ICYMI: Surprising Things About Press Releases That You May Not Have Known](https://pandopublicrelations.com/icymi-surprising-things-about-press-releases-that-you-may-not-have-known/) - To better understand how the press release can be an effective tool in PR, it is important to understand best practices because getting the basics right drives a strategic and more modern mindset. - [US international master’s enrolments to fall by 15%](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_010926/) - The study, conducted by Validated Insights higher education marketing agency, draws on data from multiple sector bodies, revealing nearly half of US institutions expect graduate international application volumes to decline this year. - [Lifelong Learning & Skills Development Report: Master’s Program Market Growing with Mixed Signals](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_122325/) - According to the newly released report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, enrollment in, and demand for master’s degree programs is trending upward. However, growth is not evenly distributed and there are obstacles to future growth. - [AI news of the week from Disney, Shopify, Qualcomm and more](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_121225/) - Every week on LinkedIn, leaders and companies at the forefront of AI announce fundraises, acquisitions, products and partnerships shaping the future of artificial intelligence and the technology industry. - [Daily Briefing: Employers love college](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_121125/) - This article is behind a subscription wall. - [AI is reshaping the newsroom](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_120125/) - Is that newspaper article written by a real reporter or a machine? Pangram Lab’s Max Spero helped University of Maryland research its “AI in Newspapers” study. - [What is Pangram and How Can Teachers Use The AI Detection Tool?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_111225/) - After putting it through many tests, both of writing I had generated and work I had prompted with ChatGPT, I was impressed. Pangram was correctly identifying whatever I threw at it. - [All The News Fit For AI: Study Finds Publishers Are Using It, With Little Disclosure](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_110225-2/) - The report, based on a tool developed by Pangram Labs, found that of 186,000 articles studied in the summer of 2025, 9.1% were either AI-generated (5.2%) or mixed (3.9%). The remaining articles were classified as written by humans. - [AI-Generated Text Finding Its Way Into News Copy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_110425/) - Nearly 10% of articles in U.S. newspapers contain AI-generated text, with smaller publications showing the highest usage at 9.3% and larger ones at just 1.7%, a University of Maryland study reveals. - [Some AI Detection Tools Work Well, Others Fail, Says New Research](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_110325/) - Pangram was the most successful with what the researchers describe as “essentially zero false-positive rates and false-negative rates on medium-length to long passages,” and remained successful even when AI humanizers were used. That was much better than the open-source detection fared. - [Pangram achieves near-perfect results in AI text detection tests, study reveals](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_110225/) - A new study from the University of Chicago finds major differences among commercial AI text detectors. While one tool performs nearly flawlessly, others fall short in key areas. - [Show me the money! - Interest in finance at Wabash reflects national trends](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_110725/) - According to Validated Insights, undergraduate enrollment in finance programs rose by 12.3% between spring 2024 and spring 2025, outpacing most other business disciplines. - [How New Mexico is working to inspire the next generation of trade workers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_110525/) - According to a report from Validated Insights earlier this year, trade school enrollment is projected to grow by more than 6% annually through 2030. For the past two years, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce has been providing a pathway for high school students to discover a potentially lucrative career with the help of virtual reality. - [Research Study Uncovers Extent Of AI-Created Content In U.S. News & Opinion Pages](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_102325/) - A new research study released today finds that more than 9% of all news in U.S. newspapers contains at least some AI-created text. - [One in 10 US news articles contains AI-generated text, Pangram study reveals](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_102425/) - The study by University of Maryland researchers and AI transparency firm Pangram found 9.1 per cent of news articles across 1,500 US newspapers contained partial or complete AI-generated content, with usage rarely disclosed to readers. - [Study claims 9% of US newspaper articles at least partly AI generated](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_102925/) - Researchers from the University of Maryland used AI detector Pangram to analyse 186,000 articles published online by 1,500 national and local newspaper brands between June and September 2025. - [Pangram: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Max Spero About the AI Detection And Authenticity Company](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_101025/) - Pulse 2.0 interviewed Pangram co-founder and CEO Max Spero to gain a deeper understanding of the company and how Pangram is different from existing AI-text detection technology. - [Michigan State Will Launch A Professional Online MBA In 2026](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_091725/) - According to the Validated Insights MBA report released early this year, online enrollments overtook on-campus enrollments during the pandemic and have only widened the gap since. - [Higher education enrollments continue to grow](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_091225/) - According to the newly released Higher Education Insights Report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, higher education enrollments continue to grow–up more than 3 percent over 2024. - [These Are the AI Skills You Need to Get a Job — or Keep the One You Have](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_090325/) - Employees and job applicants alike must now demonstrate proficiency with AI. Even if a specific job description doesn’t mention AI skills, the expectation is there. Job applicants are expected to describe how they’ve used AI to enhance their productivity. Existing - [Back to school and why trades are hotter than ever](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights090225/) - New data from Validated Insights, a higher education marketing firm, reveals a significant increase in trade school enrollment following the pandemic, with a 4.9% growth from 2020 to 2023. This contrasts sharply with a 0.6% decline in university enrollment during the same period - [Here are the top AI certifications that will get you hired and promoted](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_090325/) - Just 14 months after the launch of ChatGPT, enrollment in genAI courses on platforms like Coursera and Udemy grew to 3.5 million, according to a report from Validated Insights, a higher education-focused digital marketing agency. - [In U.S. Higher Ed, Business Is Booming — But International Enrollment May Bust](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_082925/) - According to Higher Ed Insights: August 2025, a report released this month by research firm Validated Insights, business continues to dominate at the undergraduate and graduate levels. - [West Virginia College Partners With Industry to Create AI Program](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_082625/) - Nearly 57 million white-collar workers in America are interested in gaining AI skills, and only 15 percent of them are currently enrolled in structured learning programs to do so, according to a report last month from higher-ed research firm Validated Insights. - [HE enrolments grow more than 3% over 2024 – Insights Study](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_082325/) - A new report from Validated Insights states that as of Spring 2025, total enrolment in higher education in the United States was up 3.2% year-over-year to 18.4 million. - [John Wood Community College sees increase in trade program enrollment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_081925/) - By Zeke Shapiro 08/19/2025 - WGEM The trend is not isolated to Quincy, as a study from Validated Insights, a higher education marketing firm, projected trade school enrollment is expected to rise by 6% by 2030....Watch WGEM's segment here. - [Sorry, But Higher Education Enrollments Are Up Again](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_082125/) - That’s right. Despite all the wrangling, chaos, and doomsplaining, enrollments in higher education have increased. Again. - [Max Spero Of Pangram Labs: How AI Is Disrupting Our Industry, and What We Can Do About It](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_081925/) - So, Bradley and I started Pangram, the best, most accurate, most advanced AI alert system possible. Today, we’re helping companies spot spammy and fraudulent AI-created content. - [AI Detection as a Transparency Tool Can Help Students Think for Themselves](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_0825/) - Originally our intent with the pilot study was to make improvements in the product interface, but instead we learned something far more compelling and helpful and we’re sharing it here. - [AI Skills Are in High Demand, But AI Education Is Not Keeping Up](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_072825-3/) - This is the backdrop captured in a new report from Validated Insights, which lays out in clear terms what many educators and employers already feel: AI is moving faster than the institutions meant to support it. - [Universities meeting fraction of demand for AI skills training](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_072825-2/) - Nearly 57 million people in the US are interested in learning AI-based skills – with about 8.7 million currently learning it, the higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights estimates. - [This is how a Fort Worth camp helps prepare kids for a trade and for life](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_072125-2/) - According to a report by Validated Insights, as of 2023 there were 1.5 million students enrolled in trade schools across the United States. The report said the percentage of both teens and adults interested in enrolling in trade school almost doubled during the pandemic. - [What are the best vocational schools in the US? See USA TODAY's list of the top 250.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_072125/) - Vocational programs – in fields like welding, culinary arts and auto repair – have grown in popularity and size. Between 2020 and 2023, trade school enrollment jumped by roughly 5%, according to a 2024 report from Validated Insights, a higher education marketing firm. - [AI By Eye: Improving Your AI Writing Detection Skills—And Where Detection Tools Fit](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_071025/) - When it comes to checking whether a student assignment is an original product, teachers often ask us if it’s best to scan a student assignment for AI first, then have the teacher review it. - [Pangram Closes $4 Million in Seed Funding for AI Detection Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_070225/) - With the funding, Pangram will continue to develop partnerships in higher education institutions, which have been struggling to adequately address misuse of AI among students. - [Pangram: $4 Million Seed Funding Raised For AI Detection Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062625/) - 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 totaling $3.98 million. - [Pangram Secures Funding for AI Detection Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062525-2/) - 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 to a news release. The most recent round of investments, totaling $2.7 million, come on top of the pre-existing seed fund of $1.25 million. “Identifying AI - [Pangram Secures $4M in Seed for AI Detection Tools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425-6/) - The funding announcement also highlights the strength of Pangram’s investor relationships. While ScOp took the lead in the latest round, firms like Script Capital, Cadenza, and early supporter Haystack VC have all contributed to the startup’s growth. - [VC Funding: Blank Metal, Arine, Pangram, Quinn, CubeNexus](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425-4/) - 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 to advance its AI detection platform. - [AI-Detection Startup Pangram Snags $4 Million In Seed Funding](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425-5/) - AI-detection startup Pangram has landed $4 million in seed funding to enhance its text detection tools. - [Pangram, a startup founded by former Tesla and Google engineers, raises $4M to detect AI-written content](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425-3/) - 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 the accuracy of its detection technology. The round was led by California-based VC firm ScOp, with participation from Script Capital, Cadenza, and a group of angel investors. Haystack VC, which - [Pangram Raises $4M in Seed Funding](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425-2/) - Pangram, a NYC-based provider of a technology for detecting text created by AI, raised $4M in Seed funding. - [Former Tesla, Google engineers raise $4 million for AI-text detection startup Pangram](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_062425/) - 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 text as schools and businesses grapple with the surging use of applications such as ChatGPT. - [Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_060325/) - Led by Jenna Russell, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, the study compared how well humans could detect AI-generated text as compared with commercial and open-source AI detectors. The study found that, among automated solutions, the AI detection program Pangram significantly outperformed the competition. - [Trade classes are booming at this Wisconsin high school as students eye six-figure jobs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinisghts_051925/) - Interest in trade schools has nearly doubled since 2017, according to market research firm Validated Insights, Inc. Meanwhile, university enrollment has declined slightly since the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Center for Education Statistics found. - [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?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_051525/) - Increasingly, young Americans have turned to trade schools instead. Enrollment in trade schools grew 4.9% from 2020 to 2023, according to Validated Insights, a higher education marketing firm. - [MBA Programs are Growing, But Something More Interesting is Afoot](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_051225/) - In January, we released a detailed report on the MBA market, examining trends such as enrollments, program sizes and modalities, job postings, and earnings premiums – almost all of the most-utilised indicators used to evaluate the demand for academic programs. - [For Summer Fun: Fairless Teacher Competing for Nationwide Prize](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_042925/) - A Fairless School District history teacher is one of twenty semifinalists nationwide for a big summer break. And Fairless Middle School could be a prize recipient as well. - [Vote for a WCPS teacher to win $10,000](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_043025/) - With enough community votes, Wilson could win $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. - [Chandler teacher among finalists in national contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campus-multimedia_050525/) - Angelica Abbey, a sixth-grade teacher at Frye Elementary in Chandler, is one of 20 finalists in Tropical Smoothie Café's Sunshine for Teachers Contest - [Vote Now for Your Favorite Teacher in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_042825-2/) - Tropical Smoothie Cafe® has announced the 20 inspiring educators who are now finalists vying for the grand prize in the brand’s Sunshine for Teachers contest. - [Fort Worth Teacher Named in National Smoothie Contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_042825/) - Today, that nomination has propelled Jennifer Medina, a beloved teacher at Hubbard Heights Elementary School in Fort Worth, into the national spotlight. - [SNF providers turn to in-house training programs, despite formal nurse education expected to soar](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_042125/) - Long-term care providers should continue to pursue in-house and self-generated nurse training programs, even though new study results indicate outside formal nurse education revenues may soar by more than 60% over the next five years, experts said Monday. - [Pangram introduces ‘mixed’ detection label to target AI-edited student submissions](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_041025-2/) - Pangram, a New York-based company that develops AI detection systems, has released an upgraded version of its AI writing detection model. - [Pangram Releases New AI Writing Detection Model](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_041025/) - Pangram, the most accurate and most reliable tool for detecting text created by AI, has released a new, better detection model. - [Pangram Releases New AI Writing Detection Model](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pangram_040825/) - Pangram, the most accurate and most reliable tool for detecting text created by AI, has released a new, better detection model. - [Is an MBA worth it?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_040825/) - The first question most people ask when considering advanced education is about the benefits – is getting an MBA worth what it costs in time and money? - [What if You Build It and They Don’t Come?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_032025/) - Unfortunately, our new report also unearthed a troubling trend for MBA program providers – despite increases in MBA enrollments, online MBA programs are shrinking. - [More North Texas students are turning to trade schools for faster, affordable career paths: Accepted](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_032525/) - According to a report by Validated Insights and the National Center for Education Statistics, trade school enrollment increased by nearly 5% between 2020 and 2023. - [Online MBA applications bounce back after post-pandemic lull](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_031625/) - Article is behind a paywall. - [As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_031525/) - Nearly 150 such deals were canceled or ended and not renewed in 2023, the most recent year for which the information is available, the market research firm Validated Insights reported. - [Online MBA Applications Surge as More Professionals Opt for Flexible Learning](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_031725/) - Higher education research firm Validated Insights reported that the number of online MBA programs grew from 555 in 2018 to 732 in 2023, with more top-tier business schools entering the market. - [Evansville Bosse High School Teacher Turns Construction Class into an Education in Entrepreneurship](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_030525/) - According to a report by Validated Insights, trade school enrollment has grown by 4.9 percent from 2020 to 2023, reversing a pre-pandemic decline. Meanwhile, university enrollment dipped by 0.6 percent. - [Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Launches Sunshine for Teachers Recognition Program and Will Award Over $100k in Prizes](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_030325/) - Tropical Smoothie Cafe® kicked off the Sunshine for Teachers recognition program to reward and honor up to 20 inspiring educators who are spreading sunshine in their classrooms and communities. - [Validated Insights Releases Report: OPM Market Shrinking, Changing Business Models](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights-releases-report-opm-market-shrinking-changing-business-models/) - 2/19/2025 - edCircuit According to the newly released quarterly report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, the marketplace for online program managers (OPM) is in continued significant retraction and transition, as the fee-for-service model now represents more than half of new contracts. In their October 2024 report on the OPM market, Validated Insights found that new - [Fewer Colleges Sharing Profits With OPMs](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_021925/) - Colleges and universities are relying less and less on outside companies to manage their online programs, according to a quarterly market report from Validated Insights released today. - [MBA Programs Set to Grow Through 2030](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_012325/) - Enrollment in master of business administration (MBA) programs is rising, and new research from the higher ed consulting firm Validated Insights projects that the uptrend will continue. - [Have Online MBA Programs Jumped The Shark?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_011825/) - That’s why online MBA students have outnumbered on-campus students since 2020, according to a recent whitepaper by Validated Insights Inc., a higher education research firm. As of the fall of 2023, 58% of enrolled MBA students are online. - [We broke up with our OPM. Your institution can, too.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_121924/) - Breaking up with an online program management (OPM) partner might feel like a daunting move, but it could be the catalyst for transformation your institution needs. At D’Youville University, parting ways with our OPM not only cut costs but also paved the way for enrollment growth in online programs. Here’s what we learned about navigating this challenging yet rewarding journey of OPM alternatives. - [Growth in MBA Programs Signals Positive Trends Ahead](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_011525-2/) - As the educational landscape continues to evolve, recent findings have indicated a steady increase in MBA enrollments and completions. According to research conducted by Validated Insights, a prominent higher education firm, MBA programs are beginning to experience a resurgence following a challenging period from 2017 to 2020. - [Is The MBA Poised For A Rebound? New Research Finds Upward Trends In MBA Enrollment, Jobs & More](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_011525/) - After a decade of decline, the MBA degree seems poised for a rebound, according to new research released today (January 15) from Validated Insights, a marketing agency specializing in higher education. - [Strengthening schools: New ways to benefit from brand partnerships](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_010925/) - To help your school community tap into brand partnerships, here are some brand partnerships schools can access along with advice about making the best use of partnerships. - [Enrollment in Trade School Increases Post-Pandemic](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_111824-2/) - A report by Validated Insights found that enrollment in trade school has increased 4.9 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Trade schools: Why they’re grabbing a bigger share of enrollment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validatedinsights_111824/) - Interest in attending trade school has nearly doubled among both teens and adults since 2017. In 2024 alone, search traffic is up 27%. - [How to deepen the meaning of service hours with self-reflection](https://pandopublicrelations.com/x2vol_110524/) - I have seen firsthand how service hours and work-based learning help students 1.) learn about themselves and the people around them 2.)become powerful forces for change in their communities and 3.) set themselves up for a life of personal and professional success. - [x2VOL Surpasses 75 Million Approved Hours in Student Service in Schools Across the U.S.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/x2vol_111324/) - x2VOL, the leading tracking and reporting platform used by school districts across the U.S., achieved a new milestone of over 75 million approved hours of student community service and work-based learning. - [Tinley Park teacher wins ‘Heroes of the Classroom’ award](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_110424/) - Lauren Brazel, special education teacher at Tinley Park High School, just won the national ‘Heroes of the Classroom‘ award. She joins Lisa Dent to highlight the work that she has been doing and what she plans to use the money for! - [Tinley Park teacher wins national award, calls helping special needs kids ‘truly what I wanted to do my entire life’](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_110124/) - Students gathered in the main gym after Brazel was recently announced as the grand prize winner of the Kleenex national teacher recognition program, Heroes of the Classroom. - [Cool Tools: Swing Education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_102824/) - There is a significant shortage of full-time teachers around the country these days. So, to keep classrooms staffed, schools use substitute teachers to fill in for teachers when they are sick or can’t come to school. - ['She Brings Light': Tinley HS Teacher Wins 'Heroes Of The Classroom'](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_102824-3/) - Lauren Brazel, Special Education teacher at Tinley Park High School, won Kleenex's "Heroes of the Classroom" contest, up against finalists from California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina and Utah. - [Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_102824-2/) - As the Grand Prize winner, Ms. Brazel receives a check for $5,000. Her school also receives a $5,000 check and a one-year supply of Kleenex Brand Tissue. - [Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_102824/) - Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the national teacher recognition program, Heroes of the Classroom, presented by Kleenex®. Heroes of the Classroom - [Report: For Traditional Online College Managers, The Party Is Over](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_101724/) - As a new data report from higher education marketing and conversion company Validated Insights shows, OPM companies, and their previously dominant business model, are undergoing an extreme extinction event. - [Has the OPM Market Already Imploded?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/validated-insights_101024/) - In the first quarter of 2024, only eight new OPM contracts were inked, the fewest since before the COVID-19 pandemic whetted institutional appetites for online programming—though there was a slight bump of 21 new partnerships established in the second quarter. - [Utah County math teacher nominated as a finalist in national contest](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_100624/) - Beverly Cannon teaches at Utah County Academy of Sciences and is a finalist in Kleenex's Heroes of the Classroom competition. - [Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia_1024/) - First Prize winners in the national teacher recognition program presented by Kleenex®. Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom — commemorating 100 years of strength with Kleenex Brand Tissues - [GTCHS teacher “Hero of the Classroom” national top 10 finalist](https://pandopublicrelations.com/campusmultimedia100724/) - Valerie Dix, a dedicated educator and last year’s South Carolina Public Charter High School 2023 Teacher of the Year has been selected as one of ten finalists nationwide in the national Kleenex® “Heroes of the Classroom” contest - [Can You Hear Me Now: Jennifer Harrison Of Pando Public Relations On Five Strategies Leaders Use to Diminish Distractions & Win in the Attention Economy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pandopr_070724/) - Every one was either a current client or had been a client in my career. Among the list were some of the biggest companies in the space including Holt McDougal, Scantron, Schoology, and PowerSchool. - [Agile Businesses: Chris Caren of Turnitin On How Businesses Pivot and Stay Relevant In The Face of Disruptive Technologies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_052624/) - What would you say is the most critical role of a leader during a disruptive period? - [Turnitin: More than Half of Students Continue to Use AI to Write Papers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_050824/) - Since its launch in April 2023, Turnitin's AI writing detection tool has reviewed over 200 million papers, with data showing that more than half of students continue to use AI to write their papers. - [Watch: Students using AI service to write school papers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_042524-2/) - If you are the parent of a junior high or high school student, you may be familiar with Turnitin, a service that scans students’ work for plagiarism. The company’s CEO tells NBC Bay Area’s Scott McGrew about a new issue of students using AI to write essays for them. - [How Often Are Students Submitting AI Papers? Frequently, Says New Data](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_042924/) - Turnitin released its AI detection tool in April 2023 and since then it has reviewed more than 200 million student papers and found that 10.3% included at least 20% AI-generated content. - [New Data Reveal How Many Students Are Using AI to Cheat](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_042524/) - These numbers have not changed much from when Turnitin released data in August of 2023 about the first three months of the use of its detection tool, said the company’s chief product officer, Annie Chechitelli. - [Why Students Should Learn How to Use ChatGPT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_032524/) - Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer at Turnitin, breaks down how students and teachers alike can learn from artificial intelligence – while still maintaining academic integrity. - [How much are students using AI in their writing?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041524/) - As schools spent the last year amping up their reliance on AI detection tools like Turnitin, the company shared data regarding the hundreds of millions of student papers processed through its system. - [Software finds students wrote 22+ million papers with AI last year](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040924-2/) - Over the last year, high school and college students turned in over 22 million papers that used some form of generative AI, according to data from Turnitin, which detects plagiarism and AI in schoolwork. - [Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040924/) - Students have submitted more than 22 million papers that may have used generative AI in the past year, new data released by plagiarism detection company Turnitin shows - [How this edtech company makes it easier—and more appealing—to become a substitute teacher](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_031924/) - Since the teacher shortage in the U.S. was intensified by the pandemic, Swing Education, a 9-year-old marketplace and app that connects schools to substitute teachers, has ramped up efforts to recruit substitute teachers across the country - [TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES TO ACCELERATE YOUR LEADERSHIP GROWTH: INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS CAREN, CEO OF TURNITIN](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_0324/) - Being transparent and authentic is crucial; it extends trust and inspires your team. Anything else shortens runways and brews uninspired, mistrusting teams and confusion. Admitting mistakes and learnings as a CEO is also a powerful way to foster trust with your teams. - [What We've Learned After the Launch of ChatGPT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_020524/) - When the alterations wrought by ChatGPT are compounded with the global pandemic, documented learning loss, increased student absenteeism and high levels of teacher burnout, education has shifted on an unprecedented scale. - [5 Benefits to Expect from Clinical Rotation Management Software](https://pandopublicrelations.com/inplace_020424/) - Smart technology that manages workplace learning assignments like clinical rotations gives institutions many advantages; - [Excellence in Equity Awards - Meet the 2023 Industry Winners](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeakerandswing_0123/) - We want to congratulate our clients ReadSpeaker (page 23) and Swing (page 56) on winning the 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards. - [Substitute teachers can serve as mentors; we need more of them](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_122023/) - As a substitute teacher with 14 years of experience in public and private schools in Oakland, I believe my commitment to students and my experience outside of teaching enable me to be a valuable guide in the lives of the K-12 students I have the privilege of working with, and I want more school leaders to recognize that role. - [How Swing Education Is Rethinking Substitute Teacher Recruitment](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_121223/) - Stevie-winner Swing Education is an online staffing marketplace that connects substitute teachers with schools. - [How AI-Detection Tool Lets Educators and Businesses Connect Discovery With Actions](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041323/) - The goal of the Turnitin AI-detection capability is not to “catch” or “punish” those detected using AI to write – whether it be for class assignments, homework, or business reports. Instead, Adamson says it is intended to be a tool that spurs conversation. - [4 Ethical Questions Generative AI Poses](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041823/) - Here are a few ethical or deep questions AI is already requiring us to ask and answer in education - [How ChatGPT can assist with network management](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_0423/) - ChatGPT can help with troubleshooting, improve network segmentation and architecture design, and increase network performance, said Alberto Roldan, founder and owner of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics Group. - [ReadSpeaker TTS Integrates with Moodle Workplace](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_050223/) - ReadSpeaker, a digital voice and text-to-speech provider, is now a certified integration partner for Moodle Workplace, a learning management system. - [Despite Concerns, Educators See Artificial Intelligence As A Classroom Tool](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041023/) - Despite the promise of AI writing if used correctly, the potential for abuse remains. Applications like Turnitin don’t determine student misconduct. That job is left to someone like Paul Heddings, director of academic integrity at West Virginia University. - [Artificial Intelligence Detection in Schools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040523/) - We’ve seen more debate over the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in schools, but one company has unveiled a new way to detect A-I generated content. Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turn-It-In told us about it and how it could be used in schools. - [15 Activities For Substitute Teachers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_050423/) - Here are 15 classroom activities for substitute teachers every educator needs in their toolkit, organized by grade level. And, if you’re a long-term sub, there are also a few activities that you can revisit throughout the duration of your assignment. - [Being a sub made me a better teacher](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_112023/) - After graduating, I couldn’t secure a full-time teaching position right away, so I turned to substitute teaching. It isn’t the path I would have initially chosen, but I’m grateful it chose me. - [Matt Muldoon of ReadSpeaker: 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_050823/) - The biggest opportunities in the U.S. education system are in the areas that are already doing well. If more time, resources, and ideas could be directed towards what is working then there would be many parts of the education experience that could go from good to grea - [Swing Education Surpasses One Million Hours of Classroom Substitute Teaching](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_051123/) - Substitute teachers sourced via Swing Education, a tech-enabled staffing marketplace that matches schools with qualified substitute teachers, have filled more than one million hours of classroom instruction in the 2022-23 school year. - [Benefits of ReadSpeaker Digital Voice and Text-to-Speech Technologies](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_051523/) - One of the most significant advantages of using ReadSpeaker digital voice and other TTS technologies lies in their ability to enhance accessibility. - [Designing for Inclusive Learning: 3 Text-to-Speech Strategies to Make Accessibility More Than an Add-On](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_053023/) - Making content truly accessible takes holistic, intentional efforts by everyone from the IT team to the teachers and faculty members who create the content. But this isn’t just about learners who need accommodations. - [San Francisco-Based Swing Education Raises $38M in Series C Funding](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_060223/) - Swing Education, an online staffing marketplace that connects substitute teachers with schools, announced that it has raised $38M in its Series C Funding. - [K-12 Dealmaking: Substitute Teaching Startup Secures $38M; Amplify Raises Undisclosed Series C](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_060223-2/) - Swing Education raised $38 million in a Series C round aimed at helping the company, which connects schools with substitute teachers, expand its platform and work to address the national shortage of substitutes. - [Turnitin Adds AI Detection Capabilities to Popular Anti-Plagiarism Platform](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_053123/) - This AI-detection tool identifies text that has been “assembled” by a software program to complement the anti-plagiarism subscription service found in over 16,000 schools and universities worldwide. - [Magic Pulled in $52M, Cortex Got $35M, and More Bay Area Tech News (Swing Education Mention)](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_060523/) - SF TECH QUOTE OF THE WEEK - [Swing Education raises $38 million to mitigate teacher shortage](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_060523-2/) - # - [5 Tips to Help Employees Do Their Best in Proctored Certification Exams](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_061223/) - Fortunately, there are ways supervisors and HR staff can help their employees do their best when taking a certification exam that is proctored either online at an in-person testing center. Here are some tips. - [Support Neurodivergent Learners With Text-To-Speech Tools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_062123/) - Here are some critical points that every training professional should be thinking about when determining how to meet the needs of people who not only need voice accommodations, but also those requesting additional ways to learn and engage with content. - [Not True That ChatGPT Can’t Be Accurately Detected](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_062523/) - Recently, a student article appeared in these pages which declared how easy it was for students to use AI-generated text such as ChatGPT to “do the lion’s share of the thinking” for work they were doing in their courses - [How to cut grading time without Scantrons (and with a little AI)](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_070423/) - The new tool, Gradescope from Turnitin, handles both styles simply and efficiently. For the intro course, the weekly quizzes are now online in Gradescope, where they are graded automatically through a pre-set rubric. - [Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_071323/) - These skills are essential for navigating both academic and non-academic environments successfully, and they’re critical for improving behaviors, attitudes, and educational outcomes. - [Data scientist lends insight to education in the era of AI writing](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_071823/) - As far as I can tell, none of us were around for the invention of fire. But all of us today are living through an event of similar magnitude of importance: when the internet started talking to us. - [Swing Education looks to change the way schools handle teacher shortages](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_072123/) - Editor's note: As part of the Bay Area Inno Awards, the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal are honoring startups across the region's innovation space. Here's the honoree in the education category - [Students, faculty adopting generative AI at different rates](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_072623/) - The publication details the differences between student and institutional stakeholder experiences with digital learning in higher education and how institutions and solution providers can address these differences to produce better outcomes for students. - [Turnitin says one in 10 university essays are partly AI-written](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_072523/) - One in 10 essays checked by Turnitin’s new detection software has been found to contain substantial amounts of writing likely to have been generated by artificial intelligence. - [Turnitin AI Detection Rates: 3.3% of 65M Papers Reviewed Were Flagged as Majority AI Writing](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_072523-2/) - Almost 98% of education institutions using Turnitin have enabled the AI writing detection feature within their workflows, said Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer at Turnitin. - [It’s Time To Question How We’re Addressing the Teacher Shortage — New Edtech Can Help](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_080423/) - Of course, nothing can replace the effectiveness of high-quality teaching, but new technology solutions can help districts and schools shift current practices in novel ways. - [Edtech Is No Longer A Funding Fave](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_080923-2/) - The San Mateo, California-based startup picked up $38 million in a June Series C. - [AI Can Teach Students a Powerful Lesson About the Truth](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_090723/) - After the release of ChatGPT last November, the education world was taken by a wave of uneasiness and doubt. I realized that many of my fellow educators are worried about the technology’s use in a classroom setting. - [Linguists Say These Tips Help New Languages Stick](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_082323/) - What would a professional language expert say about language pedagogy? What advice or cautions would they offer to language teachers? - [5 key strategies for teaching in the era of ChatGPT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_090823/) - While the considerations are broad and varied, here are five practical strategies for approaching instruction in the age of AI. - [Believing the Hope, Not the Hype, of AI](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_092223/) - The goal is not to discourage AI use but to teach students how to use the tool effectively while valuing authentic human work. - [Swing Education: Connecting Substitute Teachers With Schools In Need](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_092823/) - How did the idea for Swing come together? Teng shared: - [Why the Seven Stages of Assessment Cannot be Taken Lightly](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_101023/) - Meazure Learning designs, validates, and deploys these kinds of high-stakes credentialing assessments, and has published seven detailed white papers about creating highly valid, reliable, and defensible exams - [ChatGPT vs AI Writing Detection Tool for Education: First Look at the Solution](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_041223/) - Turnitin is developing such an anti-cheating tool, which will be the first to be introduced in the education market. The company has been producing Internet-based anti-plagiarism software for over two decades, and even the company name is a play on what its software enables – “turn-it-in.” - [Embracing Teachable Moments with Artificial Intelligence Detection Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040423/) - Today, Turnitin released this new feature in its product suite. Turnitin has a long history in this space. They have been developing writing and feedback tools for educators for 25 years, and this feature addresses the evolving space of artificial intelligence. - [Tips to help students perform their best in online exams](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_040423/) - We’ve continued to refine our model over time as a core part of our assessment strategy and share some of our insights here for universities that may be at different stages of their journey with online examinations. - [Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_040723/) - Turnitin began working on detection capabilities for GPT3, the underlying technology upon which many AI writing applications are based, nearly two years before the release of ChatGPT. - [Designing for Inclusive Learning: 3 Text-to-Speech Strategies to Make Accessibility More Than an Add-On](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_040623/) - At its most basic level, UDL embraces the perspective not of add-ons and afterthoughts, but rather of intentional design and structuring of learning materials and the environment to support everybody. - [6 Ways Substitute Teaching Can Boost Your Tech Career](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_040423/) - Here’s how substitute teaching can benefit your tech career, even if you don’t choose to become a full-time teacher. - [5 ways to design more inclusive learning experiences for students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_032923/) - At Los Angeles Pacific University, a fully online institution, we have taken this approach to heart, and the lessons we’ve learned can help teachers and administrators at all levels of education design more inclusive learning experiences for their students. Here are five ways to do this effectively. - [The Video Game Magic Being Used to Preserve Threatened Languages](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_032023/) - The same technology is also used to bring personality to assistive audio devices, personal navigation platforms and public transit systems. Real people don’t make public announcements of train schedules anymore. That’s voice computer stuff. - [3 important ways to rethink how your district finds substitute teachers](https://pandopublicrelations.com/swing_030323/) - So, if the substitute shortage persists, what can schools and districts realistically do that they aren’t already doing? - [Turnitin Announces AI Writing Detector & AI Writing Resource Center for Educators](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_021423-2/) - The company plans to add this functionality to its core writing integrity products as early as April 2023, according to a press statement. - [How ChatGPT will reshape the future of the high school essay](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_013123/) - Eric Wang, a statistician and VP of AI at Turnitin.com, the plagiarism-detection firm, noted that engineers there can already detect writing created by large-language “fill-in-the-next-word” processes, which is what most AI models use. - [Cheating at School Is Easier Than Ever—and It’s Rampant](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_051221/) - "A year of remote learning has spurred an eruption of cheating among students, from grade school to college." - [How Can Educators Connect Teaching And Learning With End-To-End Assessment?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_051821/) - "Students who understand what they know and what they need to know in order to move forward are more likely to excel in their coursework." - [ProctorU to No Longer Offer Human-less Test Proctoring Services](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_052521/) - "ProctorU will no longer offer test proctoring services that are fully automated and that only record a test session and use AI to flag potential violations for review." - [Amid Objections to Automated Proctoring, One Company Abandons the Practice](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_052721/) - "This week one large provider of proctoring services, ProctorU, took the unusual step of announcing that it would no longer sell an AI-only proctoring product." - [AI-only proctoring is risky and doesn’t work. We’re not doing it any more](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_052921/) - "My company, ProctorU, has always championed live monitoring by a trained proctor, who can correct behaviour proactively to prevent a situation that a faculty member has to review and make a judgement call on." - [ProctorU Gets Rid of AI Only Proctoring](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_0521/) - "ProctorU announced on May 24 it is discontinuing services that rely solely on artificial intelligence for exam proctoring. Instead, it will use human proctors for every test session." - [Paving the Path for Greater Accessibility](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_062221/) - "Roslyn Miller and Amanda Major are instructional designers at the University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning." - [Service learning in Ohio didn’t stop with the pandemic](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_062321/) - "The whole district uses x2VOL, which makes tracking and managing service easier for both students and school workers, Gogolski says." - [Complex issues surrounding the proctoring of online assessments](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_062521/) - "A number of panels addressed the issue of proctoring online assessments, a phenomenon that has become widespread in the past year, as many colleges and universities have been closed to in-person education." - [Academic misconduct has become more common and expensive, reputationally and financially](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_071721/) - "Here then, are five free - or pretty inexpensive - things institutions can do to reduce cheating." - [Cheating in college rises during the pandemic](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_081221/) - "Cheating is on the rise on college campuses across the country according to a new study from Marshall University." - [The integrity arms race is expensive and unsustainable](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_090421/) - "Clearly, we need robust investments in student support, as well as human proctoring, to combat cheating." - [Masters of The Turnaround; With Melvin Hines of Upswing](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_100121/) - "Tell us how you were able to overcome such adversity and achieve massive success? What did the next chapter look like?" - [How the Wicomico County Public School District Kept Community Service Alive During COVID](https://pandopublicrelations.com/intellivol_102121/) - "The district has been using x2VOL for five years, so everything is completely online —contacts, organization, hours tracking, service reflections, and more." - [Being a progressionist versus being a perfectionist](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_102121/) - "Let’s be honest for a moment: Nothing is ever going to be perfect. That’s just the tough reality we face every day." - [How Can You Give Student Feedback In Large Classrooms?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_1021/) - "Here are three strategies I use in my course to make this process meaningful rather than tedious. All three strategies focus on providing students with useful and detailed feedback on their work." - [The essential human element of AI in education](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_101421/) - "To continue to add a new perspective to this conversation, I asked a number of AI in education experts as well as two faculty members for their thoughts about AI’s role and potential in education." - [How K-12 teachers can help win the battle against college cheating](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_121421/) - "I strongly suspect that their relative position in the instructional cannon will be significantly and rapidly elevated because our colleges and universities are nearly overwhelmed by cheating." - [5 reasons non-academic resources are the key to student success](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_121521/) - "Here are five reasons why students need non-academic supports to succeed in class and stay in school." - [Zimbabwe Youth at Berkeley Creates Free Online Coding Classes to Help Others Get Similar Scholarships](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_121621/) - Having been inspired by an introductory coding and computer science class at Berkeley, a young man from Zimbabwe is replicating his experience for talented students in his home country - [Tips for Producing a Professional Podcast](https://pandopublicrelations.com/pando_1221/) - "Below are several tips we’d like to share from our recent work producing a highly successful issue-oriented podcast called The Score about academic integrity." - [Humans And Tech Must Work Together To Stop Cheating](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_010322/) - "I can also tell you stories of test-takers who made temporary tattoos out of exam notes, spinning words into funky patterns or translating to obscure languages that look like poems or memorials." - [Text-to-speech No Longer Just for Students with Disabilities](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_011323/) - However, more than a quarter of students (26 percent) said they’d use text-to-speech tools by choice. - [Turnitin is the go-to software to catch students cheating. Now it's focused on a potential cat-and-mouse game with OpenAI's new ChatGPT chatbot.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_011123/) - The company, which works with thousands of universities and high schools to help teachers identify plagiarism, said it plans to roll out a service this year that can accurately tell whether ChatGPT has done a student's assignment for them. - [Credential fraud is a major concern for businesses](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_010722/) - "It’s dangerous not only for the public but also for businesses that hire credentialed experts with skills we assume are measured and verified." - [4 big ways the pandemic is changing assessment in schools](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru020422/) - "Here are my thoughts looking ahead to the next few years of remote tests and assessments." - [Never underestimate the complexities of scaling a business](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_021522/) - "There are several concepts to consider when scaling globally or even out of the kitchen, garage, or incubator." - [What can colleges and universities do right now to support the “whole student”?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_021622/) - "Following that trend, in the fall of 2021 college administrators were surprised by the continued downward trend in enrolment.”' - [Exclusive Interview: JoAnna Hunt, Head of Accessibility for Books & Retail at Amazon](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_020522/) - "Her perspective on how to make significant changes – especially in educating engineers and designers – is the kind of effort that can have a lasting positive change in the work we do." - [AI Is Not Ready for Education, but Education Is](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_022322/) - "At our company, AI is supportive of education technology but not required in the technology operation." - [Melvin Hines, Champion of Equity](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_021622-2/) - "Melvin Hines is the CEO of Upswing, which helps support non-traditional and at-risk students. He is also a freelancer for Black Ambition and board member of Nourish International." - [Lessons that Inspired Our Company to Emphasize Humans in Technology](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_031122/) - "But when you run a technology company like ours there will be times when you will need to resist that feeling of technology awesomeness." - [Cheating in College Is Big Business and a Big Problem](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032422/) - "It may surprise you to learn that academic cheating — the business of gaining unfair or unauthorized advantage during a test or on a course assignment — is actually a business." - [Making the Case for Feedback: Why Low-Stakes Assessments Are More Critical Than Ever for Successful Student Learning Outcomes](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_032822/) - "Consequently, formative feedback students received from their faculty regarding their performance on exams and other course work had to stand in for lectures and other in-person conversations that typically used to occur between students and their instructors." - [I felt out of place at my university. 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And that’s been its own costly problem." - [Upswing Partners with TimelyMD to Deliver Mental Health Services to Non-traditional College Students](https://pandopublicrelations.com/upswing_072922/) - Upswing, a wraparound student services organization, has partnered with TimelyMD, the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, to support the whole student with wrap-around services, including live, on-demand virtual mental health care. - [How Online Tests Are Becoming More Accessible](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_102422/) - Questionmark also recently scored a partnership with the leading text-to-speech technology company ReadSpeaker to allow test-takers to have questions or sections of an online test read aloud. - [ReadSpeaker’s text-to-speech tools improve learner engagement and make content accessible to everyone](https://pandopublicrelations.com/readspeaker_010223/) - ReadSpeaker’s advancements in voice technology and the options for using voice have opened a floodgate of new ways to engage with digital content. - [Teachers are on alert for inevitable cheating after release of ChatGPT](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_122822/) - Turnitin, a company that has created widely used software to detect plagiarism, is now looking at how it might detect AI-generated material. - [ChatGPT Wrote My AP English Essay—and I Passed](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_122122-2/) - Tell the bot to write you anything—an email apologizing to your boss, an article about the world’s richest hamster, a “Seinfeld” script set in 2022—and it spits out text you’d think was written by a human. Knowledge of the topic, proper punctuation, varied sentence structure, clear organization. It’s all there. - [Turnitin Releases Free E-Books on Teaching Academic Integrity](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_120722/) - According to the announcement, the company's products — including Gradescope, iThenticate, ExamSoft, ProctorExam and Ouriginal, among others — help educators and workforce certification and licensing programs flag plagiarism, and students use them to guide and check their work. - [Can Anti-Plagiarism Tools Detect When AI Chatbots Write Student Essays?](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_122122/) - Plagiarism is evolving, but it can still, in theory, be sussed out, he argues. That’s because unlike human writing, which tends to be idiosyncratic, machine writing is designed to use high-probability words, Wang says. - [AI breakthrough ChatGPT raises alarm over student cheating](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_121722/) - Turnitin is software used by around 16,000 school systems globally to detect plagiarised work and can identify some kinds of AI-assisted writing. The US-based company is developing a tool to guide educators in assessing work with “traces” of it, said Annie Chechitelli - [Anti-Cheating Education Software Braces for AI Chatbots](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_121422/) - But ChatGPT represents a more significant challenge: an AI-powered chatbot from a Silicon Valley startup, funded to the tune of $1 billion from Microsoft Corp. alone. 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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, 100 percent of the exams have been remote." - [How college students learned new ways to cheat during pandemic remote schooling](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032121/) - "Proctoring companies often utilize a remote proctor who will ask students to show their identification and workspace all while recording audio and video." - [Proctoring Online Exams or Tests Is Essential](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032321-2/) - '"Proctoring online exams or tests is essential. By that I do not mean it is important or simply a good idea. 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It’s Also Essential For Our Democracy.](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_011221/) - "Students upload their slides to Feedback Studio directly through the LMS, and they get an originality score that tells them where their work is too similar to existing sources." - [What AI Really Does Not Do During An Online Test](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_011821/) - "But it’s also limiting, and misses the depth of what AI tools do—and better yet, do not do during the monitoring of remote tests." - [Drew Smith of Walsh College: 5 Things You Need To Know To Be A Highly Effective Educator](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_012121/) - "I present a similar experience to students and faculty using Turnitin Feedback Studio integrated into Moodle. Students find this exercise enlightening." - [The Pulse: Arjun Singh of Turnitin](https://pandopublicrelations.com/turnitin_021921-2/) - "In the conversation with The Pulse's host, Rodney B. Murray of the University of the Sciences, Singh discusses the company's plagiarism-detection platform and database and some of its lesser-known services." - [Dr. Tonjanita Johnson of ‘The University of Alabama System’ (UAS): 5 Things You Need To Know To Be A Highly Effective Educator or Teacher](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_022821/) - "Highly effective educators never stop learning and they seek to understand the unique learning styles of their students so that everyone finds a way to successfully engage in the learning experience." - [Walking the Line Between Academic Integrity & Privacy with Online Exams](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032221/) - "The university, which uses the online invigilation solution ProctorU, had one human invigilator supervising between six and eight students." - [College students discuss cheating during the pandemic](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032321/) - "TODAY’s Savannah Sellers talks to several college students about the difficulties of online learning and why they are cheating on schoolwork during the pandemic." - [Education’s Biggest Challenge: Tech Is Making Cheating Too Easy](https://pandopublicrelations.com/proctoru_032921/) - "Cheating has been a problem in academia since, I am sure, forever. 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