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Portland, ME — Oct. 2, 2025 — BW Walch, a leading provider of innovative math solutions, today announced that its instructional materials have been officially adopted by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and placed on the state’s 2025 Adopted Multiple List for mathematics. This designation makes BW Walch a preferred provider of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for schools and districts across New Mexico.

Following a rigorous review process at the 2025 Summer Review Institute, New Mexico educators evaluated more than 130 mathematics titles for alignment to the state’s academic standards, evidence of effectiveness, and cultural and linguistic relevance. BW Walch submitted three titles for consideration, all of which were recommended for adoption with strong scores.

“Being named to New Mexico’s list of approved providers is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to providing teachers with the evidence-based resources they need to drive student success in mathematics,” said Sr. Director of Mathematics, Joanne Whitley. “We believe that when teachers are empowered with the right tools, they can close learning gaps and unlock every student’s potential in mathematics.”

The New Mexico adoption process ensures that only instructional materials meeting the state’s highest standards for quality and effectiveness are made available to districts. With BW Walch’s Integrated Pathway Math I, II, and III programs now approved, schools across the state have access to research-based resources designed to strengthen math teaching and learning from middle through high school.

This milestone builds on BW Walch’s reputation as a trusted partner in mathematics education. The company’s solutions, including its OGAP professional learning programs, are designed to support teachers with tools and strategies that foster deep understanding of mathematics and accelerate student achievement.

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: customerservice@bwwalch.com.

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Vernier Science Education is now accepting applications for its 2025 Inspiration Grants, designed to support K–12 and college educators in fostering STEM literacy with students. As part of the grant program, a total of 10 educators will each receive $1,000 worth of Vernier technology of their choosing, an annual license for Vernier Graphical Analysis^® Pro, and three hours of virtual professional development to further support their teaching.

“Educators across the country are doing extraordinary work day in and day out to engage their students in hands-on STEM learning,” said Jill Hedrick, CEO of Vernier Science Education. “With our Inspiration Grants, we’re excited to provide data-collection technology—and the professional learning to go with it—so educators can amplify their impact and empower students to explore science more deeply.”

The grants are open to all K–12 and college educators who are actively teaching at an educational institution in the United States and who have not previously won a grant from Vernier. As part of the application process, educators must describe how they will implement the $1,000 worth of Vernier technology in their classroom or laboratory, their educational institution’s needs, and how the funding will enhance their instruction and engage students.

Grantees will be selected by a panel of fellow educators and Vernier employees.

All applications are due by November 30, 2025. Grantees will be announced January 6, 2026.

To learn more about the 2025 Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants and apply, visit www.vernier.com/inspiration-grants.

About Vernier Science Education

For more than 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been committed to using our experience, knowledge, and passion to create the best and most reliable solutions for STEM education. Our comprehensive solutions include hardware, software, content, assessment, professional development, and technical support. At the heart of Vernier is our deep commitment to being an authentic and trusted partner to STEM educators. We are dedicated to partnering with educators and communities to build a STEM-literate society where students grow up to become knowledgeable citizens who can solve problems, fully contribute to their communities, and drive innovation. For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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Better Speech is proud to announce that Streamline is a 2025 CODiE Award Finalist in the Best Administrative Solution for Special Education category.

The CODiE Award is the premier peer-recognized program celebrating innovation and excellence in technology. Each year, industry experts evaluate products for their innovation, impact, and overall value.

“We are honored that Streamline was recognized as a CODiE Award Finalist,” said Ranan Lachman, CEO of Better Speech. “This recognition validates our product as the mission command center for Special Education, helping schools achieve their mission by ensuring they are 100% compliant, reducing time spent on paperwork by 90%, and accelerating student outcomes by 32%.”

The CODiE Award winners will be announced on October 22, 2025. For more information about the CODiE Awards and to view the full list of finalists, visit www.codieawards.com/finalists.

Launched in June 2025, Streamline uses AI to reduce paperwork time by 90%, shrinking IEP preparation time from 3 hours to just 10 minutes per student. School staff who used Streamline reported seeing a 50% increase in capacity for direct therapy, as well as a 32% acceleration in speech-language outcomes through the platform’s integrated AI-enabled SLP Helper^TM.

Streamline is fully AI-powered and automates across a district’s special education workflows: from referral, evaluation, and documentation to service delivery, analytics, and compliance. The platform integrates with major SIS systems, adapts to school workflows, and requires minimal training, making it accessible even for small or understaffed districts.

For more information about Streamline, visit www.streamline-SPED.com.

About Streamline

Streamline is the first AI-powered special education management platform designed to ensure compliance, simplify IEP management, and improve student outcomes. Built in partnership with district leaders and educators, Streamline gives special education teams the mission command center they need to calm the chaos and help students thrive. Streamline is a product of Better Speech, the largest online Speech Therapy provider in the U.S. 

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Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, October 1, 2025) – Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, offers educators new resources to inspire student career explorations on Manufacturing Day 2025 and beyond. The Manufacturing Institute, a member of the STEM Careers Coalition, founded Manufacturing Day to inspire the next generation of innovators. Observed annually on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day offers educators the opportunity to engage students in career explorations in the manufacturing industries, which will create 4 million new jobs in the next decade. 

To support this effort Discovery Education offers the following content:  

Career Connect: Available to all users of Discovery Education Experience, the award-winning Career Connect fosters student engagement by connecting classroom learning to real-world applications and potential careers. Through Career Connect, educators request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals from organizations such as Trane Technologies and Nucor, and can select from an array of job types, industries, languages, and locations to further personalize to interactions. 

Virtual Field Trips 

Discover more Discovery Education virtual field trips here or on the Virtual Field Trips channel in Discovery Education Experience. 

• Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip: Journey into the world of steel, one of the most essential and versatile materials in modern society. During this new virtual field trip, students will explore how steel is made from raw materials, how its properties can be altered through different processes, and why it’s a cornerstone of innovation in architecture and structural engineering. Through real-world examples and design challenges, students discover how engineers and architects use steel to solve complex problems. This content is powered by Nucor and available from the STEM Careers Coalition. 

  This virtual field trip premieres on October 9, 2025, and is designed for students in grades 6-12.
   

• Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers: This virtual field trip shows students the world of marine innovation as they explore how submarines are built and the amazing careers behind them. Discover how the healthy, drug-free choices you make today can lead to meaningful and rewarding careers in the future. Students meet engineers, welders, and technicians who are creating future national security systems that can operate underwater. This virtual field trip, funded through the Defense Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, is part of Operation Prevention, a program with the Drug Enforcement Administration providing no-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention.  
   
  This virtual field trip premieres on October 29, 2025, and is designed for students in grades 6-12. 

Updated Professional Profiles: Explore an updated collection of career profile videos and resources to discover inspiring journeys, diverse roles, and real-world insights from professionals across industries. This month, the collection features resources elevating pathways in advanced manufacturing, highlighting professionals from STEM Careers Coalition partners such as Nucor, Prologis Foundation, Capital Power, COX, The Swinerton Foundation, Keysight, Nevada Gold Mines, and more. 

In addition, students can meet with a flour production manager to understand the manufacturing of staple crops. This resource was created in partnership with Cooperative Minds, an educational initiative from Discovery Education and the CHS Foundation. 

Educators using Discovery Education Experience, the essential classroom companion, can find all these resources and more on the award-winning service. 

“Connecting the classroom to the wider world effectively engages students and the recently released 2025-2026 Education Insights report shows that such connections will support deeper engagement in learning. Manufacturing Day offers educators easy to use resources that help students explore future career paths in manufacturing. Discovery Education is proud to work with its partners in the corporate sector to provide these resources to schools nationwide,” said Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  

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Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2025) – CoSN, All4Ed, EdTrust, National Education Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Parents Union and Southern Education Foundation today issued the following joint statement in strong opposition to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to eliminate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and school bus connectivity through the E-Rate program.

We strongly oppose today’s actions by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reversing its policies supporting Wi-Fi hotspots and Wi-Fi on school buses through the E-Rate program. These policies help to narrow the “Homework Gap” and ensure learners have the connectivity they need to succeed, regardless of income, geography, or background.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the consequences of inequitable internet access. Nearly 16.9 million children lacked the high-speed home internet needed to engage in learning, with one in three students of color and two in five rural students disproportionately affected. In response, Congress created the $7 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) through the American Rescue Plan Act, and the FCC implemented it quickly and effectively. Applicants requested more than $9.3 billion, and the program supported over 13.5 million connected devices and 8 million broadband connections, reaching approximately 18 million students, or nearly one-third of all U.S. K-12 students. This demonstrates the FCC’s unique capacity to meet urgent home access needs at scale.

Unfortunately, ECF funding has ended, making E-Rate’s funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and Wi-Fi on school buses critical for learners and communities. Rolling back these policies will impose unnecessary costs and confusion on schools, libraries, and families.

Finally, it is deeply unfair for the FCC to advance this reversal without providing educators, families, and communities an opportunity to voice their views. The FCC’s standard practice has been to release draft items weeks in advance, allowing meaningful public comment. Departing from this transparent process on an issue of such importance only compounds the harm.

Reliable internet access is vital for learning in the 21st century. Schools and libraries have stepped up to bridge gaps in access, but they cannot shoulder this burden alone. By maintaining support for Wi-Fi hotspots and Wi-Fi on school buses, the FCC can uphold its mission to ensure universal service and keep millions of students and families connected to opportunity. We respectfully urge you to protect these programs and preserve the progress our nation has made in closing the Homework Gap.

To learn more about CoSN’s advocacy efforts, visit: https://www.cosn.org/advocacy-policy/

About CoSN

CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. www.cosn.org/

MEDIA CONTACT: Makenzie Carlin, mcarlin@fratelli.com

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BOSTON (Sept. 29, 2025) – According to the 2024 NAEP report, only 31% of fourth-grade students and 30% of eighth-grade students performed at or above NAEP Proficient, showing the national decline in reading skills is an ongoing challenge for educators. However, by the end of the 2024-25 school year, 83% of pre-K-5 students across the U.S. using Lexia Core5 Reading (Core5) with fidelity were working on skills at or above grade level. Progress reports also showed that 55% of middle and high school students using Lexia PowerUp Literacy (PowerUp) covered three grade levels of reading skills in that same school year.

Developed by Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, Core5 and PowerUp are science of reading-based adaptive blended learning programs that provide students with personalized learning paths. Core5 accelerates the development of literacy skills for pre-K-5 students of all abilities, from at-risk to on-level and advanced. PowerUp is an intervention for non-proficient readers in middle and high schools, helping them improve in three instructional strands (Word Study, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension).

“One of Lexia’s tenets is regularly researching the efficacy of the programs we offer,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. “In our latest report, we followed the progress of over 1.3 million students who were using Core5 or PowerUp with fidelity. Once again, the results show that the programs effectively accelerate the learning of students performing below grade level.”

Core5 Findings

• Pre-K-5 students reading on or above grade level rose from 41% to 83% within the 2024-25 school year.
• Over half (54%) of students working one grade below their grade level ended the school year working on grade level.
• More than a third (38%) of students working two or more grades below their own grade level ended the school year working on skills in their grade level or above.
• Over half (54%) of those students working two or more grades below grade level gained two or more grade levels of skills during the school year.

PowerUp Findings

• By the end of the 2024-25 school year, a large majority (85%) of students saw their reading skills improve by at least six grade levels.
• The percentage of students working in K-2 skills dropped below 6% in each strand of material.
• The percentage of students working on advanced skills in all strands grew from 1% to 41%.

“Lexia goes beyond ‘research-based’ to offer educators ‘research-proven’ support,” said Gaehde. “Year after year, Core5 and PowerUp prove that they empower teachers to have an indisputable effect on students’ reading skills. We look forward to helping many, many more teachers and students in the years to come.”

The findings highlight not only student growth but also the critical role Lexia plays in supporting educators and addressing the urgent literacy needs schools face nationwide.

“We consistently hear from teachers and administrators that one of their greatest challenges is the increasing range of student needs and skill development level in each grade level and classroom,” said Cambium Learning Group CEO Ashley Andersen Zantop. “We are incredibly proud of and committed to the incredible work the Lexia team does. From the research to the proof, Core5 and PowerUp accelerate student literacy outcomes and deliver the real results students and educators need today.”

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.

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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