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BrightStar Care® Honored Nurses and Caregivers For Providing Unparalleled Care and its Franchisees for Their Achievements in 2023

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Leading Home Care Provider Recognizes National Nurse, Caregiver and Franchisee of the Year Winners at its Annual Conference

GURNEE, Ill., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BrightStar Care the nationwide home care and medical staffing agency with more than 380 company-owned and franchised locations nationwide celebrated milestones and commemorated achievements at its 2023 Annual Conference held in Atlanta, GA from October 3-5. Most notably during the annual company-wide conference, BrightStar Care announced the national winners of its 2023 Best and Brightest Nurse of the Year and Caregiver of the Year awards as well as Franchisee of the Year.

BrightStar Care honored Jaimie Welch of BrightStar Care of Gastonia as the 2023 National Nurse of the Year and Sarah Masciangelo of BrightStar Care of Honolulu as the National Caregiver of the Year. BrightStar Care’s nurses and caregivers are the heart and soul of the company, and it is extremely important to the organization to dedicate time each year to honor and celebrate them. In August 2023, BrightStar Care recognized four nurses and four caregivers as regional Nurses and Caregivers of the Year. All regional winners received a $5,000 reward for their hard work and dedication, as national winners Welch and Masciangelo were granted an additional $5,000 scholarship at the conference.

In addition, BrightStar Care honored franchise owner, Dan Price as Franchisee of the Year. Notably, Price was also the 2021 Franchisee of the Year recipient. Price has been the proud Owner and President of BrightStar Care of Leesburg, Virginia, since 2016. 2023 was a year of growth for Price, as he has nearly completed an expansion and acquisition strategy to reach 16 new locations across Maryland, D.C., and West Virginia. Price’s commitment to expanding his home care footprint into new markets and continuing to provide a higher standard of home care to new communities was the driving force behind this recognition.

“BrightStar Care would not be where it is today without the outstanding work and dedication of our best and brightest, this includes our incredible nurses, caregivers, and franchisees,” said Shelly Sun, CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care. “These awards highlight the interconnectedness between our nurses, caregivers, and franchise owners as they work together to deliver quality care to thousands of moms, dads, grandmas, and grandpas. Each winner has made a tremendous impact on our entire network and is more than deserving of the recognition they received.”

The nurses and caregivers who were recognized were nominated by BrightStar Care clients, family members of clients, and/or BrightStar Care employees. The Franchisee of the Year recipient was nominated and selected by BrightStar Care’s Franchise Support Center team. When selecting the Franchisee of the Year, the Franchise Support team examines significant milestones reached by owners across its network, their impact on the industry and communities, committee participation, growth metrics, and their financial achievements over the past year.

For more information on BrightStar Care please visit http://www.brightstarcare.com and for more information on franchising opportunities with BrightStar Care visit http://www.brightstarfranchising.com.

About BrightStar Care:

Founded in 2002, BrightStar Care is a national home care agency with more than 380 corporate-owned and franchised locations nationwide that provide medical and non-medical home health care services to clients and supplemental care staff to businesses. BrightStar Care corporate and franchise agencies across the country employ more than 15,000 caregivers and 5,700 registered nurses who oversee the care and safety of each individual client. BrightStar Care offers custom medical staffing solutions to corporate entities and holds national accounts with government agencies across distinct patient populations providing healthcare staff anywhere care is needed. Female founded and led by CEO Shelly Sun; BrightStar Care is committed to providing a higher standard of care through its clinical nurse-led care model. As a member of Moving Health Home, BrightStar Care also actively advocates to change federal and state policies that prevent the home from being an accredited clinical care site. Network-wide BrightStar Care agencies are Joint Commission accredited – the gold standard within the health care industry. BrightStar Care has also been the only national home care franchise to consecutively receive The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award for more than a decade.

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Stephanie Jerome, BrightStar Care, 1 6267336397, [email protected]

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4L Data to Host Panel on Improving Payer and Provider Value Using AI

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Clay Wilemon, CEO & Chairman, 4L Data Intelligence, will moderate the discussion with the following distinguished panelists:

  • Douglas Farquhar, Vice President of Strategy, Reliant Health
  • John Fundingsland, Head of Healthcare Platform Operations, LTIMindtree
  • Brian Berkowitz, Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, Lyric
  • Tonya Dowd, Executive VP, Reimbursement, Value Generation and Market Access (RVMA), PRIA Healthcare

“We’ll be hearing from some of the leading experts at the intersection of healthcare and technology, including those who will illuminate innovative approaches for leveraging technology, like 4L Data’s patented Integr8 AI™, to drive value,” said Clay Wilemon, CEO of 4L Data Intelligence. “It’s a critical issue at a time when many healthcare organizations are operating on razor-thin margins, and bad actors are hurting all of us.”

For those interested in attending the Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum 2023 and this insightful panel discussion, tickets and additional information are available here.

About 4L Data Intelligence
4L Data Intelligence™ is the Integr8 AI™ powered company focused on helping our customers and partners deliver better healthcare, insurance and government services at a lower cost by improving data, provider, payment and decision integrity. We are committed to USING THE POWER OF INTEGR8 AI™ TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD by helping healthcare payers, health systems, governments and insurers deliver better services and care and reduce trillions of dollars in out-of-control costs. We do this by making actionable data accessible in real-time, automating inefficient processes and preventing fraudulent, wasteful and abusive payments that drive up costs. 4L Data Intelligence is proud to be SOC 2 Type II Certified, HIPPA Compliant, and GDPR Certified. For more information visit 4LData.com.

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Stephanie Fraser, 4L Data Intelligence™, 734-233-1483, [email protected], https://www.4ldata.com/

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Europe or US First? Or Both? Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Join this webinar to gain insights into:

  •     The comparison of the regulatory landscapes for medical devices and IVDs in the EU and US
  •     Risk classification of medical devices and IVDs in the EU and US and its impact on product development and associated requirements
  •     How to develop a rigorous clinical and regulatory plan to support your priority market
  •     Guidance on aligning product development and go-to-market strategies
  •     Real-world examples that bring these key considerations to life

Join Matthew Nowland, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, MedTech, Premier Consulting; and Michael Edwards, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, MedTech, Premier Consulting, for the live webinar on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Medical Device Development and Market Strategy: Europe or US First? Or Both?

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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SmartMoving Software Partners with National Van Lines’ NationalExpress Move Affiliate Program Integration

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“The NationalExpress Move affiliate program is a perfect fit for SmartMoving users,” said Mark Doyle, President of National Van Lines. “It helps movers grow their business, make more money and allows National Van Lines to partner with a leader in software and CRM for the industry.”

This integration will be available for all SmartMoving users starting on October 23, 2023.

About SmartMoving:

SmartMoving delivers business management software for moving companies that serve residential, commercial, and government clients. Customers use SmartMoving daily as their core system of record to automate all aspects of moving service operations, including estimates, dispatching, storage, sales and marketing, payroll, communication, and collecting payments. SmartMoving helps build intuitive web, mobile, and cloud solutions that aim to generate more money, more time, and more confidence for moving and storage companies across North America. For more information, visit smartmoving.com.

Contact:

[email protected]

About National Van Lines:

For more than 90 years, National Van Lines has helped over one million families move their memories forward. Whether your client needs to move across the country or around the world, you can count on us for all their long-distance moving needs. As a top national interstate mover, we provide full-service moving, packing and storage services for residential moving and commercial relocation clients. Our goal is to deliver 100% customer satisfaction, no matter what. Learn more at: nationalvanlines.com.

About NationalExpress Move (NEX):

The NEX Affiliate Program was developed by National Van Lines. This groundbreaking service was designed to help real estate agents, independent and local movers, mortgage loan originators and self-storage owners create additional income and diversify business quickly and easily. More information at: nationalexpressmove.com.

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Jenna Menue, SmartMoving Software, 1 (214) 960 4130, [email protected], www.smartmoving.com

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Steps2Walk Announces Q4 Surgery and Orthopedic Training Programs

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The regions where Steps2Walk serves are absent of foot and ankle trained surgeons capable of correcting severe foot deformities. “I founded Steps2Walk 23 years ago as a way to reach both patients who needed help as well as orthopedic surgeons in areas with little access to ongoing and advanced training, which is imperative in this field,” said Dr. Mark Myerson, President, Founder of Steps2Walk. “To date, our surgeon volunteer faculty has performed more than 1,550 surgeries and trained more than 1500 surgeons in nearly 25 countries so that they are more equipped to address the needs of those experiencing severe deformities.” A Steps2Walk mission program runs for five days with typically 15 to 25 local surgeons registered for the education component.

The remaining 2023 programs include:

  • Oct. 23 – 27: Manila, Philippines, De La Salle University Healthy Science Institute

Chaired by Dr. Myerson, this program marks the first of its kind in the Philippines. The week-long program is hosted by Drs. Roberto Gabriel Lopez and Carlo Borbon, the Philippine Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society president. This educational event will include intensive foot and ankle surgery training for orthopedic surgeons and residents, led by faculty from the United States, Poland, Greece, and Pakistan.

  • Nov. 14 – 18: Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi’s Metropolitan Hospital

Steps2Walk will be returning to Kenya for the fifth time to provide training to local surgeons and perform surgery on both children and adults with severe foot and ankle deformities. Chaired by Dr. Jacques Jonck, who practices in Namibia, and hosted by Dr. Ezekial Oburu, surgical education and training will be led by doctors from Colombia, Venezuela, and the U.S.

  • Dec. 4 – 8: GoiBnia, Brazil, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

Dr. Myerson will chair this program, which will be the fourth time Steps2Walk has held a mission program in Brazil. Providing advanced training to surgeons from around the region, the week-long program will be hosted by Drs. Caio Nery and Adilson Sanchez, with faculty from Canada and the U.S. providing surgical education.

Each mission is coordinated in collaboration with the hosting medical institution and surgeons who invite the Steps2Walk surgeon volunteer team to their facilities to provide the education, training and surgical care needed to positively impact patients for years to come. The agenda covers patient evaluations and exams, surgeon lectures covering various foot and ankle surgical techniques, two-days of surgery observations, and cadaveric lab sessions.

“Dr. Myerson has been a long-time champion of our cause since he realized the magnitude of the challenges faced by foot and ankle patients and surgeons around the world,” said Tom Ferro, CEO of Steps2Walk. “Today, his vision of rallying surgeons and industry partners to provide advanced training and surgical care has become a reality. We are so proud to say he was also recently honored by The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons with the 2022 Humanitarian Award for all the work he has done in this field over the years.”

For more information on how to become a volunteer faculty member or trainee participant in one of Steps2Walk’s programs, visit https://steps2walk.org/faculty/.

Steps2Walk also accepts donations, which can give the “gift of walking” to those who need it most and help fund critical training and education for regional orthopedic surgeons.

About Steps2Walk

Steps2Walk, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an international organization comprised of 125+ leading foot and ankle volunteer surgeons who perform surgical care on individuals suffering from severe foot and ankle deformities in under-served regions of the world, while simultaneously educating orthopedic surgeons in various treatment and care alternatives. Founded by Dr. Mark Myerson in 2000, Steps2Walk envisions a world where everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to quality surgical foot and ankle care. By investing time into educating local surgeons and revisiting countries where the need is greatest and the resources are few, Steps2Walk is creating a lasting impact that will ultimately provide “The Gift of Walking” to thousands worldwide.

Media Contact

Lee Redding, Mission + Cause, 1 706-537-6596, [email protected], www.Steps2Walk.com 

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Society: Social Services

Register to Attend Silicon Valley Accelerator Pitch Session for Black Owned Businesses

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Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network says, “Fostering economic growth relies on the pivotal steps of training, mentoring, and investing in Black entrepreneurs. The remarkable diversity and talent showcased by the participants of the Accelerating Black Leadership & Entrepreneurship (ABLE) program fill us with immense pride. They stand as living proof of the potential that exists within our community, poised to create a significant impact and flourish. The ABLE program serves as a model, demonstrating how addressing the distinctive requirements of Black founders can effectively bridge the opportunity divide and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive, and equitable future for all.”

This year’s ABLE cohort comprises 11 remarkable entrepreneurs from eight different states: California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin. All participating enterprises in this third cohort are proudly 100% US-based, Black-owned, and span across nine diverse sectors, including Connectivity, Data-Tech, Education, Health-Tech, Health & Wellness, FinTech, Legal-Tech, Logistics, and Renewable Energy. Members of the ABLE cohort will present their ventures at an in-person pitch session, and graduation ceremony, to leading Silicon Valley investors, angel and impact investors, and venture capitalists, among others. Participants will also receive a modest stipend as a financial award upon completion of the program.

The African Diaspora Network oversees the implementation of ABLE, in partnership with Bill as the lead funder and the Silicon Valley Executive Center, Santa Clara University as academic partner. Other funders of ABLE include Makahama Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Black Freedom Fund, the County of Santa Clara, KLA Foundation, and Black Rock.

“It takes guts and grit for any entrepreneur to overcome obstacles and succeed. For African American entrepreneurs, having someone to turn to as they confront those obstacles can be challenging. We support ABLE as they provide critical resources and mentorship to help the next generation of African American entrepreneurs succeed. The energy and innovation these entrepreneurs bring is impressive, and we’re excited to support them.” said René Lacerte, CEO and Founder of BILL.

“The Leavey School of Business’s Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University is proud to be the academic partner of the ABLE program with the African Diaspora Network. This program resonates with the Jesuit Catholic value of social justice and we are committed to addressing the funding gap for Black founders. We have enjoyed working with the ABLE Entrepreneurs in Cohort 3 and are excited to accompany each of them on their entrepreneurial journeys.” said Dennis Lanham, Senior Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University

ABLE was launched in 2021 and 27 Black entrepreneurs have since graduated from the program. ABLE provides Black entrepreneurs with mentorship and entrepreneurship training that addresses the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses in the U.S., access to funders, and financial support.

“Being part of this Cohort has been an extraordinary blessing. As an entrepreneur of color, it’s common to experience moments of isolation on our journey, but ABLE has not only provided me with inspiration but also equipped me with essential tools and an empowering community, propelling my journey forward” said Rhode Malivert; CEO, K12 Preparatory Academy and ABLE 2023 cohort member.

For more information about ABLE, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.africandiasporanetwork.org

About African Diaspora Network
African Diaspora Network (ADN) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to harness and engage the intellectual, financial, philanthropic and entrepreneurial capacity of Africans and friends of Africa in support of economic and social development across Africa. Since 2010, the African Diaspora Network has energized collaboration among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, philanthropists and African Diasporans to uplift its local community towards the benefit of Africa. ADN is dedicated to providing virtual and physical forums to accelerate access to resources that foster partnership, knowledge sharing, and advance investment opportunities.

Media Contact

Brett Cave, African Diaspora Network, +14047200027, [email protected], www.africandiasporanetwork.org 

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Talented trio make step up from Devo to Pro for Team Novo Nordisk in 2024

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“How they transition in the first few months will be crucial to the next phase of their development and it’s important that all three make the most of this opportunity. They have all shown what they can do while racing for the Development Team and we’re all excited to see them progress, it’s our goal and responsibility to do all we can to help them realize their maximum potential.”

After three years with the TNN development team Briton Nathan Smith is finally realizing his dream and becoming a senior professional. A stagiaire role in early 2022 left the 23-year-old with a clear idea of what was needed to take the next step in his career and now the hard work has paid off.

“It feels amazing to be able say I’ll be turning professional with Team Novo Nordisk next year,” began Smith. “Definitely a dream come true! It will be a big step up from racing with the devo team but, I’m ready to give it my all.”

“Next season I’d like to gain valuable experience racing at a higher level, do my job for my teammates in races and have an all round consistent year of racing while showing what’s possible with diabetes.”

Frenchman Doriand Percrule has also spent three years in the development pipeline with standout results at races such as the Tour of Sakarya and the Tour of Bulgaria running alongside unfortunate periods of injury that the 24-year-old has now overcome.

“After three years in the Development Team I learned a lot,” said Percrule. “I was able to gain experience in different races and this enabled me to move through the stages as I went along in order to make the necessary progress.”

“I feel like these three years have shaped me well, so that I can now move up to the pro team and be ready for the next step. I’d like to thank the whole Team Novo Nordisk family for this opportunity and I hope to show my true ability. I am highly motivated for 2024 and my main goal is to help the team and keep learning and developing.”

Stories of dogged determination are commonplace in professional sport, as so often drive and hard work combine to form the opening paragraphs to a story of success. 24-year-old Antonio Polga fits right into this category of never giving up. After repeated attempts to join the pro ranks of the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team, the Veneto native has finally made it.

“I am so happy about this step of my life,” concluded Polga. “I knew since the beginning that I could do this, and even with some high and lows I continued to dream and fight hard on the bike, making the sacrifices of the usual life of someone in their early twenties and focusing only on becoming a professional athlete.”

“Now for sure it’s the start of a new chapter and I have to work harder every day to improve and improve. I am looking forward very much to be doing this with a team as unique as Team Novo Nordisk.”

About Team Novo Nordisk – Racing to Drive Change in Diabetes.
Team Novo Nordisk is a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists spearheaded by the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In 2012, Phil Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the team, and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, came together to create Team Novo Nordisk, based on a shared vision to inspire, educate, and empower people around the world affected by diabetes and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit http://www.teamnovonordisk.com.

Media Contact

Tim Lindley, Team Novo Nordisk, +39 391 110 6499, [email protected], www.teamnovonordisk.com

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DoorSpace, Lazarus AI and NBPAS Announce Boston Conference to Combat the 27-Hour Day Healthcare Workers Face

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DoorSpace, Lazarus AI and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) are joining to host “The Impossible Day” Conference at the University of Massachusetts Club on November 7, 2023.

BOSTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DoorSpace, Lazarus AI and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) are joining to host “The Impossible Day” Conference at the University of Massachusetts Club on November 7, 2023.

Together, DoorSpace, Lazarus AI and NBPAS will discuss the 27 hour day that healthcare providers currently face, and the solutions that can be implemented to make the impossible day possible. From employee engagement, AI in healthcare and board certification, each company will explore solutions to reducing workloads and burnout in the healthcare industry.

“Physician leaders have a unique role and can make change in the industry if they work together, and healthcare organizations have an obligation to create a work environment that allows people to perform at their best, which means ensuring that workers aren’t being overworked to the point of burnout or mass exodus from the healthcare industry, which we are seeing. That’s why we have come together to discuss and explore solutions to addressing “The Impossible 27 Hour Day” that healthcare providers face – the fact is there is simply too much work to be done in a day and we need to correct that,” explains DoorSpace CEO Sarah M. Worthy.

Based in Houston, Texas, DoorSpace is delivering cutting-edge talent development software through their innovative, cloud-based platform. By seamlessly integrating personnel, administration monitoring, and organization systems, they’re streamlining healthcare processes and helping organizations retain and develop clinical talent, while reducing the long working hours that many physicians face.

Healthcare organizations can enhance efficiency by delegating labor-intensive tasks to AI solutions. AI has the capability to expedite processes that would traditionally require hours of human effort, completing them in mere minutes. Additionally, AI facilitates more organized storage and retrieval of information and data, allowing healthcare organizations to optimize their functionality from internal operations to patient-facing interactions,” states Keith Jensen, VP of Growth at Lazarus AI.

Lazarus AI specializes in building highly accurate foundation and large language models for advanced document understanding. Their technology enables organizations to effortlessly extract, classify, and summarize handwritten and typed data from scanned and digital documents, all without the need for training. Deployed as APIs, Lazarus’ models can contextualize information, analyze layouts, and find answers to natural language questions in up to 140 languages.

The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) will also be speaking at the conference to discuss the need for modernization within the traditional board certification process.

“The field of medicine is constantly evolving, yet the process by which we certify physicians has remained stagnant for decades. As we watch the national staffing crisis worsen, it’s imperative that the healthcare industry rethink its approach to continuous education to ensure we are not driving physicians away and further reducing patient access to care. We’re looking forward to sharing how we can support tangible, streamlined, and clinically relevant solutions through pathways that are evidence-based and nationally recognized to align with the highly specialized world of medicine that we live in today,” said Karen Schatten, associate director of NBPAS.

NBPAS is led by physicians from leading medical institutions and offers a continuous board certification pathway that is evidence based, specialty specific, and clinically relevant to align with the highly specialized nature of medical care. The nationally recognized nonprofit organization is focused on reducing practice burdens, advocating for necessary changes, and supporting professional development and lifelong learning goals for physicians.

To request an invitation to the event, for more information or to arrange an interview with DoorSpace, please contact:

Myra Godfrey | Publicist

[email protected]

Peyton Sweeney

PR Associate | DoorSpace

[email protected]

[email protected]

+1.636-485-5066

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Myra Godfrey, Jaya Jaya Myra Productions, 1 3474764358, myra@jayajayamyraproductions.com

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Science: Biology

Point Park University, BloomBoard partnership takes on PA teacher shortage with innovative degree program

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“Two pillars of our new strategic plan are innovation and providing more diverse learners with access to higher education. This partnership exemplifies both of them,” said Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, president of Point Park University. “Our School of Education has long been doing incredible work in teacher education and certification, so this partnership is a natural extension of what we do here.”

Initially, Point Park University and BloomBoard will offer an on-the-job Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, targeted to be available beginning in Spring 2024. This program will be offered to educator learners through their school district employers and Intermediate Units, who will provide financial and logistical support to cohorts of educator learners who enroll in the program.

This unique instructional model will allow participants to earn degree credit while they work in actual classrooms, making higher education more accessible to community members within districts and affordable to aspiring teachers who have faced barriers in a traditional system.

Future potential plans for the partnership include the launch of an on-the-job based Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, on-the-job based master’s degree programs designed for alternative certification for candidates with non-education bachelor’s degrees, and accelerated associate’s degree programs to align more general education content with the demands of teaching.

In the 2022-23 school year, a record number of 9,587 Pennsylvania teachers chose to leave their positions, as reported in a May 2023 study by the Penn State Center for Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis. This surge in departures led to a 1.5 percent increase in the attrition rate compared to the previous school year, marking the most significant rise observed over the past decade.

Adding to this concerning trend, data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education revealed a substantial decline of nearly 72 percent in in-state teacher certifications from the 2012-2013 school year to 2021-2022. The Department has worked hard to balance increased flexibility while maintaining the high-quality standards known for teachers in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Andria Saia, executive director of the Harrisburg-area’s Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15, who has been a champion in finding solutions to bolster the state’s teacher pipeline, shared, “There is so much demand for the programs that will quickly stem from the BloomBoard-Point Park University partnership. Pennsylvania’s forward-thinking intermediate units and school districts are hungry for more options to address the teacher shortage in a scalable, equitable way. This work will help to increase the impact, and ultimately provide a quality education to more Pennsylvania students.”

“We are particularly proud of this new partnership with Point Park University to advance groundbreaking career advancement pathways for greater numbers of aspiring teachers,” said Sanford Kenyon, CEO of BloomBoard. “By forging strong collaborations with partners like Point Park, we aim to begin breaking down the barriers to educator advancement and building a more diverse and well-equipped teacher workforce for the future of children across the state.”

Those employed in a school who are interested in the program should contact their district administrator about participation. District administrators looking for additional information should email [email protected].

About Point Park University
Point Park University, immersed in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, focuses on student success through innovative experiential learning opportunities. Point Park enrolls about 3,300 students in over 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs offered through its Conservatory of Performing Arts, Rowland School of Business, and schools of Arts and Sciences, Communication, and Education. The University’s alumni and students represent all 50 states and 34 countries around the world. Visit PointPark.edu to learn more.

About BloomBoard
BloomBoard is a talent development provider that enables K–12 school districts to grow, advance, and retain educators by making professional education a benefit of employment. We offer turnkey programs for school districts to move educators forward at all points of their professional journey. Our platform connects districts to higher education institutions that offer certification and degree programs using a unique, on-the-job instructional model. We help to assess needs, build and implement plans, and celebrate educator success. Visit http://www.bloomboard.com to learn more.

Media Contact

BloomBoard, BloomBoard, 5748500483, [email protected], https://bloomboard.com/

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