Siobhan McAndrew Reno Gazette Journal Published 8:10 AM EST Feb 13, 2019 The Washoe County School Board approved spending $1.6 million for online courses used to make up for missing or failed credits for middle and high school students. “Credit recovery systems do offer additional resources to students who might not otherwise graduate. This is one of several options that provide extra support for students who need it to earn their diploma and move on to higher education, the military or a vocation," said Victoria Campbell, district spokesperson. The new vendor hired after a bidding process is Edgenuity Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company. The new contract will continue to allow students to make up failed credits or missed courses at an often accelerated rate. Read more: WCSD says it is working on a proposal to continue a pilot program for digital days During the summer, fall and spring of the … [Read more...] about WCSD to spend $1.6 million for accelerated online learning courses
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What Sets an Accelerator Apart From the Office-Space Crowd
The collaborative office spaces offer many benefits for early-stage businesses. Business Rockstars Published 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Photo: Entrepreneur Network Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Entrepreneur Network What Sets an Accelerator Apart From the Office-Space Crowd 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Have you been curious what exactly an accelerator office space is? The well-known office arenas are associated with a collaborative feel and a range of helpful resources. In these ways, an accelerator can be an ideal environment for a young business. In this video from Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars, CEO and co-founder of Carbon38, Kate Warner, talks about the benefits of an accelerator space. Some of the main draws are the the possible capital, mentorship and … [Read more...] about What Sets an Accelerator Apart From the Office-Space Crowd
Earn your accelerated undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree from Barry University
This slideshow requires JavaScript.Barry University is pleased to offer an expansive list of undergraduate, graduate and/or doctoral degrees, including: Emergency Management; Public Administration; Human Resource Development; Social Work; Business Administration; Information Technology; Health Services Administration; Education Leadership; Anesthesiology; Curriculum and Instruction; and more. Be sure to ask us about our six start dates per year with seven-week courses. If you’re seeking an undergraduate degree, then consider one of the many programs that can be completed in as few as 12 months, depending on transfer credits. Barry University gives credit for experience and knowledge gained outside the classroom, including work experience and community service. Barry offers multiple ways to apply up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree, including testing, an Experiential Learning Portfolio (up to 30 credits), licensing, professional certifications and transfer credits. If … [Read more...] about Earn your accelerated undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree from Barry University
Cloud Foundry Adoption Accelerates Globally in Every Vertical, as Developers Embrace Cross-Platform Flexibility and Speed of App Deployment, According to New Global Survey
[STK][IN] CPR STW[SU] TDS SVY NPT × Story continues below video -- WITH PHOTO -- TO NATIONAL, AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORS:Cloud Foundry Adoption Accelerates Globally in Every Vertical, asDevelopers Embrace Cross-Platform Flexibility and Speed of AppDeployment, According to New Global SurveyBOSTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cloud Foundry usagecontinues to accelerate across the globe, with broad deploymentsproliferating across enterprises within every industry, according tothe semi-annual User Survey released today by the Cloud FoundryFoundation, home of the most widely-adopted open source cloudtechnologies in the world, at its North American Cloud Foundry Summitin Boston. The study revealed the continued increase in popularity ofCloud Foundry among developers and steady growth in adoption,especially across large organizations, thanks to its cost cutting andtime savings.According to the survey, enterprises in every industry and across theworld use Cloud Foundry … [Read more...] about Cloud Foundry Adoption Accelerates Globally in Every Vertical, as Developers Embrace Cross-Platform Flexibility and Speed of App Deployment, According to New Global Survey
Long-Term Success Depends on Learning These 6 Lessons Early in Your Career
From doing what you love to seeking out mentors to continuous learning, the path to success has left many clues for you to follow. Renzo Costarella Published 11:30 am, Thursday, April 12, 2018 Photo: Hero Images | Getty Images Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Hero Images | Getty Images Long-Term Success Depends on Learning These 6 Lessons Early in Your Career 1 / 1 Back to Gallery I started my career when I was 18 years old. I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. So, I went out and tried to start my own company. I got my education from the school of hard knocks, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. The good news for me is, I learned my toughest lessons early on. That's not to say I'm done learning, but I can confidently say I won't make the same mistake twice. As you begin your career, … [Read more...] about Long-Term Success Depends on Learning These 6 Lessons Early in Your Career