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 SpeechLP, an evidence-based AI speech therapy app with articulation games for kids, will officially launch at this year’s American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2025 Conference, providing an innovative solution for children’s speech development, their families, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Combining advanced phonetic-level analysis with gamified practice, SpeechLP helps children improve articulation while giving SLPs and parents actionable insights into progress.

Developed by a team of engineers, linguists, and SLPs, SpeechLP bridges the gap between clinical diagnostics and engaging learning experiences. The platform’s embedded screener evaluates a child’s pronunciation of words, identifies specific phonetic challenges, and delivers personalized exercises to reinforce skill development—all while maintaining strict privacy standards, including HIPAA and COPPA compliance.

“Our goal with SpeechLP is simple: give children an effective, fun way to practice speech while supporting parents and clinicians with reliable, detailed data,” said Shail Silver, co-founder of SpeechLP. “As a parent myself, I know firsthand how time-consuming home practice can be, and we wanted to create an app that empowers families while still delivering clinical-quality results.”

The platform has been designed in collaboration with practicing speech-language pathologists, ensuring that every game and exercise aligns with best practices in therapy. Sarah Fleischman, SLP and SpeechLP advisor, shared, “Families and clinicians face limited resources and repetitive exercises that can be hard to sustain. With SpeechLP, children can practice more often, stay engaged, and accelerate progress toward their speech goals.”

Available initially on Apple devices, SpeechLP is free to use during its launch phase. The product is ideal for children ages 3–9, including pre-K through early elementary, but its accessibility benefits extend to all users working on articulation skills.

Conference attendees are invited to visit SpeechLP at Booth 3148 to see the platform in action, meet the team, and experience how AI is reshaping speech therapy for children. To learn more about SpeechLP, visit speechlp.com. 

About SpeechLP

SpeechLP is an AI speech therapy app designed to support children’s speech development through data-driven insights and engaging, personalized articulation games for kids. Founded by experts in technology, linguistics, and speech-language pathology, SpeechLP makes high-quality speech therapy accessible, effective, and fun for children, parents, and clinicians alike. Visit SpeechLP online at speechlp.com. 

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WHAT: A no-cost, 60-minute Learn with Leaders webinar sponsored by ClassDojo for Districts designed for K-12 district and school communications professionals. Learn how to build family trust, elevate messaging, and create a stronger sense of belonging districtwide.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET

WHO: Featuring Maritza Gallaga, Executive Director of Communications, Manor ISD (TX) and hosted by Dr. Chad A. Stevens, Head of Growth and Partnerships, ClassDojo for Districts.

REGISTER: https://team-classdojo.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417612455691/WN_qJb37pfeRP-alyuHfWwupQ (this link no longer available)

San Francisco, CA – Nov. 10, 2025 – For district and school communications leaders, every message matters. Clear, consistent communication doesn’t just inform—it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates lasting connections across school communities.

In this Learn with Leaders webinar from ClassDojo for Districts, Maritza Gallaga (Manor ISD) joins Dr. Chad A. Stevens to share how empathy-driven communication can shape district culture and foster belonging from the inside out.

As the season of gratitude begins, attendees will explore:

• Real-world strategies to build trust through transparent and consistent communication
• How to support teachers in sharing clear, confident messages
• Districtwide workflows that connect instead of overwhelm
• Practical takeaways to help every message feel meaningful

This timely session is designed for anyone responsible for district or school communications—especially during a season when connection and appreciation matter most.

“As district communications leaders, your words shape culture, said Stevens. “Every message sent is a chance to build trust, strengthen relationships, and bring your district community closer together. This webinar is about giving district communications leaders practical, proven ways to make every message count—so families feel connected, teachers feel supported, and your schools feel like one team.”

There’s no cost to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to sign up, go to https://team-classdojo.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417612455691/WN_qJb37pfeRP-alyuHfWwupQ (this link no longer available)

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About ClassDojo for Districts

ClassDojo is on a mission to give every child an education they love. Already used by more than 45 million families and teachers around the world, ClassDojo helps schools build strong, connected communities. ClassDojo for Districts extends that connection systemwide—helping leaders reach every family, improve attendance, and strengthen trust through consistent, transparent communication.

Media Contact:

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Bloomington, MN (October 29, 2025)—Edmentum announced its acquisition of MajorClarity, a tool that translates students’ career discovery into actionable academic plans and postsecondary opportunities, from Paper. MajorClarity expands the Edmentum Career offering to become the only end-to-end solution connecting career discovery, academic planning, high-impact curricula, and certification preparation for both college-bound and career-ready pathways. Edmentum Career features 180+ CTE semesters with embedded durable skills, aligned to 57 multi-year pathways across grades 6-12. It enables students to build a deeper connection to their learning, engage in personalized career exploration, and successfully advance into relevant, desired next steps after graduation. 

A recent study from Gallup, the Walton Family Foundation, and Jobs for the Future found that Gen Z students have little awareness of postsecondary options, especially the available choices other than paid work or earning a bachelor’s degree—such as earning an associate’s degree, gaining certifications, or pursuing an internship or apprenticeship. Further, fewer than 30% of high school students feel “very prepared” to pursue any of the postsecondary options they are considering. The combined MajorClarity and Edmentum Career solution addresses these challenges directly by taking students through the full sequence from identifying their interests and learning about aligned careers, all the way through to real postsecondary preparation―including completing a capstone course to solidify employability and studying two-year or four-year colleges and technical schools relevant to their preferred course of study.

“In the pursuit of college and career readiness for high school graduates, there has long been a gap between the vision—access and opportunity for all students, exposure to relevant and high-demand options, rigorous workforce-aligned learning, and the ability to enter into and succeed in both college and career—and the means for practical, scalable implementation. We believe those days are over,” said Jamie Candee, President & CEO of Edmentum. “It is with tremendous enthusiasm that I announce Edmentum’s acquisition of MajorClarity. This platform will combine with our robust Edmentum Career solution to transform school districts’ vision of what they want to achieve, combined with their knowledge of what their curriculum and programs can support, into an actionable, sustainable system to ensure every learner is set up for postsecondary success.”

Research shows that rates of engagement and hope increase as students participate in more career-connected learning (CCL) opportunities, and further recent data demonstrates that absenteeism decreases when students are more engaged. There’s also evidence that strong CTE programs improve high school graduation rates and set students up for success, whether they choose postsecondary education or go directly into the labor market. This compelling data makes clear the value of expanding CCL access for all secondary students. 

Importantly, students’ success, including graduation rate and earnings, improves when they “concentrate” by taking at least three courses along a specific CTE pathway—a reality made possible by Edmentum’s comprehensive approach. By starting career exploration in grade 6, students have an early opportunity to discover their interests—and, just as importantly, what they don’t like—and then stack learning experiences over their secondary years. 

“Student engagement begins with relevance, and is strengthened when students can see their schools’ clear intentions behind building programs designed with the student and their future in mind. Put simply: give students the courses they want and they’ll engage,” added Candee. “We’re excited that MajorClarity helps students make the connections between their interests, their academics, and the career they want to pursue. That’s a strong foundation from which engagement and outcomes follow.”

“We’re thrilled to see MajorClarity join Edmentum, whose deep expertise and commitment to career-connected learning will enable the platform to reach even greater scale and impact,” said Martina Tam, CEO of Paper. “This acquisition marks an exciting next chapter for MajorClarity and the districts it serves—while also allowing Paper to focus fully on our core mission: delivering measurable student growth through high-impact tutoring and AI-powered academic support. With scalable, research-backed programs like GROW, we’re helping schools accelerate learning and ensure every student has the support to thrive.” 

There is intense interest in focused college and career readiness efforts, both in the United States and globally. According to an Advance CTE report, 40 U.S. states approved more than 152 policies promoting CTE in 2024—the most since 2019. Internationally, programs like the OECD’s Career Readiness Project are intended to better prepare students for the evolving labor market. 

Truly designing programs inclusively around both college and career readiness—as outlined in examples like Virginia’s 3E accountability framework and Indiana’s Graduation Pathways model (both built around preparing students for enrollment in higher education, employment, or enlistment in the military)—rather than allowing “college-ready” and “career-ready” to operate on separate tracks, can be challenging to enact at scale. MajorClarity and Edmentum Career are set up specifically to address districts’ work toward these objectives, eliminating fragmented systems and bringing scalable, cost-effective, and comprehensive college and career readiness together. 

Learn more about Edmentum Career and MajorClarity, as well as Edmentum Career: Trade Prep Powered by Interplay—immersive, job-ready training for nine in-demand skilled trades—by visiting edmentum.com

About Edmentum  

Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum’s comprehensive, research-backed learning acceleration solutions with empowered and supported educators, you can change the direction of students’ lives. We partner with K-12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design, implement, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student. 

About Paper

Paper is the outcomes-focused K-12 education platform, partnering with school districts across North America to deliver scalable, personalized academic support. Powered by AI and grounded in proven instructional strategies, Paper helps students build skills, accelerate growth, and gain lasting confidence. From high-impact tutoring with GROW to AI-powered live help and feedback, along with intelligent practice tools for math and literacy, Paper accelerates learning wherever support is needed most. Learn more at www.paper.co. 

Contact: communications@edmentum.com 

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BOSTON (Nov. 3, 2025) – The popular “All For Literacy” monthly podcast series from Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has returned with a new host, Lexia Senior Education Advisor Kerri Larkin. This season, Larkin is exploring how educators are implementing the science of reading. Listeners can tune into new episodes, as well as the first four seasons of the series, via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Podchaser, and YouTube.

Larkin succeeds Dr. Liz Brook, Lexia’s Chief Learning Officer, who had hosted the podcast since its debut in 2023. “Under Dr. Brook’s stewardship, ‘All For Literacy’ helped us understand the neuroscience and educational psychology behind why so many of us struggle with some component of reading. More importantly, she and her guests shared what instruction would mitigate that struggle,” said Larkin. “Going forward, we’re going to talk about how to translate that science into meaningful classroom instruction, systems alignment, and systems change – what works, the challenges that remain, and how to move forward.”

Lexia experts will regularly join fifth season episodes as special contributors including:

• Lexia National Senior Education Advisor Octavia Essex-Gray, Ed.D.
• Lexia Region Office and State Organization Outreach Specialist Candace Hall, M.Ed.

“Octavia and Candance will be bringing fresh perspectives, specific expertise, and a brand-new lens to the topics that our panelists discuss,” said Larkin. “I’m looking forward to hearing what they and our guests will share this season.”

Larkin’s experience with the power of literacy transformation will serve her well as the podcast’s host. Prior to joining Lexia in 2021, Larkin spent more than 20 years teaching and leading the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Under her leadership as Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction, DCPS students with disabilities made double digit gains on the NAEP assessment, in both reading and math. Lexia played a meaningful role in that progress.  Since joining Lexia, Larkin travels nationally and collaborates with District leaders all over the country who are “learning out loud” about the science of reading and its capacity to transform outcomes for all students.

“All For Literacy” has earned a 4.9 rating on Apple Podcasts and a 4.7 rating on Spotify, becoming a cornerstone for advancing literacy education. To listen to episodes or learn more about the podcast series, visit www.allforliteracy.com.

About Lexia

Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the science of reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.

About Cambium Learning Group

Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.

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Media Contacts:

Sabrina Leon, Lexia PR Manager

sabrina.leon@lexialearning.com

Charlotte Andrist, Nickel Communications

charlotte@nickelcommpr.com

Media Inquiries Only: 770-310-5244

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WHAT: A no-cost 60-minute webinar designed for K-12 district and school leaders who want to strengthen communication, build trust with families, and sustain engagement through even the toughest months.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT

WHO: The webinar will be hosted by Chad Stevens, Head of Growth and Partnerships for ClassDojo for Districts. Featuring: Tracey Widmann, Principal, McDowell High School and Amy Dowdle, Assistant Superintendent and Communications Lead, McDowell County Schools (Marion, NC)

REGISTER: bit.ly/48wI8H3 (this link no longer available)

San Francisco, CA – Oct. 20, 2025 – October can be a tough month in schools. Behavior peaks. Attendance drops. Morale dips. In this timely webinar from ClassDojo for Districts, two North Carolina leaders will share how they’ve helped their schools navigate “Shocktober”—turning confusion into connection through clear, consistent communication.

In this live conversation, Principal Tracey Widmann and Assistant Superintendent Amy Dowdle will show how McDowell County Schools transformed districtwide communication—building stronger relationships, reducing friction, and creating calmer, more connected campuses.

Hosted by Chad Stevens, Head of Growth and Partnerships for ClassDojo for Districts, the session will offer practical lessons any district can use to build trust and engagement with their communities.

Attendees will leave with proven strategies they can put into practice right away—ways to create clarity, strengthen relationships, and support their teams when things get hard.

There’s no cost to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to sign up, visit. (this link no longer available)

About ClassDojo for Districts

ClassDojo is on a mission to give every child an education they love. Already used by over 45 million families and teachers around the world, ClassDojo helps schools build strong, connected communities. ClassDojo for Districts brings this connection to the whole school system—helping leaders reach every family, reduce absences, improve student behavior, and ensure consistent communication across schools. Districts gain the oversight they need with tools like rostering, SSO, and SIS integration, plus simple ways to celebrate students, share updates, and keep families in the loop—all in a platform teachers already love. And it’s free for teachers, schools, and districts.

Media Contact:
press@classdojo.com

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Portland, ME — Oct. 15, 2025 — BW Walch today announced an extended partnership with the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) to continue scaling implementation of the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) professional learning program across Alabama schools. The multi-year extension reinforces both organizations’ shared commitment to empowering educators with the tools, resources, and research-based practices that help more students succeed in mathematics.

Since the partnership began, OGAP’s systematic, research-grounded professional learning has become a cornerstone of Alabama’s K–8 math improvement strategy. Through AMSTI, thousands of Alabama teachers have been trained to use OGAP’s diagnostic frameworks and progressions—helping them identify student misconceptions early and respond with targeted instruction.

Recent statewide data show encouraging progress. Alabama’s math scores, which declined sharply during the pandemic, are now recovering faster than those in nearly every other state. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Opportunity Project’s Recovery Explorer, Alabama’s fourth- and eighth-grade math proficiency rates have climbed steadily since 2022, with particularly strong gains in districts where AMSTI and OGAP have been implemented.

“This partnership with AMSTI has demonstrated what’s possible when teachers are not only supported but empowered with evidence-based professional learning that deepens their understanding of how students learn math,” said Al Noyes, CEO of BW Walch. “OGAP enables educators to look beyond right or wrong answers—to see inside students’ reasoning, address misconceptions, and help every learner build lasting mathematical understanding. We’re proud to extend this collaboration and continue supporting Alabama’s math recovery.”

Developed through National Science Foundation research, OGAP equips teachers with both the pedagogical and content expertise to transform instruction. Its frameworks and learning progressions provide a common language across grade levels and curricula, supporting consistent, research-based math instruction that helps students build deeper understanding and achieve stronger learning outcomes nationwide.

Under the renewed partnership, BW Walch and AMSTI will expand professional learning opportunities for educators, deepen support for district-level implementation, and introduce new online tools to enhance ongoing coaching and collaboration.

For more information on OGAP professional learning, visit www.ogapmathllc.com

About OGAP

The Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) is a systematic and intentional professional learning program that equips teachers with expertise in both math content and pedagogy. By helping educators use student work as evidence to diagnose misconceptions and guide instruction, OGAP empowers schools to strengthen reasoning and accelerate learning across additive, multiplicative, fractional, and proportional reasoning. OGAP has earned an ESSA Tier I: Strong Evidence rating and is recognized nationally for improving mathematics achievement. For more information on OGAP professional learning, visit www.ogapmathllc.com

About BW Walch

BW Walch is a leading provider of innovative math solutions, including OGAP professional learning and aligned, customized math curriculums, that empower teachers and students to achieve success. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and deep expertise in mathematics education, BW Walch supports schools and districts nationwide in building sustainable improvement in teaching and learning. For more information go to https://bwwalch.com/ or contact us at  customerservice@bwwalch.com.

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