Enforced Changes in Education Systems Give Rise to Online Solutions
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The idea to transition a major portion of the education system online has been flirted with for years, as more and more online curriculums were slowly introduced in universities across the world. But, due to the pandemic and the social restriction that followed, online education, both from traditional and alternative learning institutions, has become a crucial part of the education system. For example, online classes in Brown University have allowed students studying abroad and faculty conducting research outside of Providence to continue teaching at the University. With today s normalization of online education, Brown can reach more audiences, including a larger pool of pre-college students and graduate students, as the University had begun to explore before the pandemic, according to The Brown Daily
Online Education Offers New Opportunities to Pupils Around the Globe
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NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The pandemic has caused major shifts in lifestyles across the board. One of the most impactful changes is the transition to online education, as millions of pupils and students around the world are now taking classes, courses and entire curriculums online. Besides the more traditional education avenues, such as universities and colleges, other alternative education service providers have also emerged in recent years like Skillshare, Lynda, Udemy, and their popularity boomed this year. As a result, discussions on taking these online education services public have been reported. For example, Coursera Inc. is considering an initial public offering in 2021 that could give the online education provider a valuation of around USD 5 Billion, according to a report by Bloomberg. Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: METX), 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
Four American Public University System Graduate Students and Alumni Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2021
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/
American Public University System (APUS) today announced that four master s-level students and alumni of American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2021. Since 2011, nearly 60 APUS alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive, government-run fellowship. APUS takes great pride in playing an important role in developing the leaders of tomorrow within the United States federal government, said APUS Provost Dr. Vernon C. Smith. It s meaningful validation that we have had solid representation in this prestigious program for the last decade.
American Public University System Honors Veterans with Expanded Support of Wreaths Across America
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CHARLES TOWN, W. Va., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Highlighting its ongoing commitment to the active duty military and veterans communities, American Public University System (APUS) has expanded support of National Wreaths Across America Day this holiday season. APUS is increasing efforts by:
American Public University System honors active duty military and veterans communities with expanded support of Wreaths Across America.
Coordinating the delivery of over 43,300 wreaths in seven tractor-trailer trucks to 28 sites in six states across the United States;
Help Provide Holiday Meals to Families of Deployed Servicemembers
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“This year has been difficult to say the least. Many have lost some, and some have lost too much. Our servicemembers and their families face additional sacrifices with having loved ones deployed while they try to keep things under control back at home,” said Dan Williamson, president of Installation Food and former loss prevention industry executive with American Public University System.
If you would like to donate a holiday meal to the family of a currently deployed servicemember, Installation Food will make that happen. Simply go to InstallationFood.com, pick a location available, and choose a meal of your choice. Upon checkout, under Order Notes, type in “Donation – Deployed” and Installation Food will ensure your meal goes to a deserving family that lives on post.