SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Edgenuity, a leading provider of online and blended learning solutions, announced today that Phoenix Union High School District, one of the nation's largest high school districts, has selected Edgenuity as their primary online and blended learning solution. Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, Edgenuity will provide access to its full curriculum and offer Blended Learning and Blended Learning Services to the district's 16 schools and over 27,000 students.
"Phoenix Union chose Edgenuity because we needed a comprehensive online and blended learning solution to provide extended learning opportunities for our students," said Seth Beute, Facilitator, Virtual Instruction for Phoenix Union High School District. "Edgenuity's blended learning offering truly met our district's goal of increasing choices for student success and providing teachers with a variety of methods of instructional delivery and support."
Phoenix Union selected Edgenuity due to the rigor of their blended learning content, as well as their differentiated training for teachers based on experience and comfort levels in a blended learning environment. In addition, student tools embedded within the curriculum surpassed the district's expectations.
"Blended learning in the classroom is gaining momentum as schools increasingly understand its ability to improve student performance," said Sari Factor, CEO of Edgenuity. "Phoenix Union is the latest district to empower students and teachers through blended learning with Edgenuity and we are excited to support them through each step of their implementation."
About Edgenuity
Edgenuity provides engaging online education solutions that propel success for every student, empower every teacher to deliver more effective instruction, and enable schools and districts to meet their academic goals. Edgenuity delivers a range of Core Curriculum, AP®, Elective, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Credit Recovery courses aligned to the rigor and high expectations of state, Common Core and iNACOL standards and designed to inspire life-long learning. Fully flexible for use in any blended or online learning model, Edgenuity supports an environment where personalized learning is possible. With more than 200 semester-long courses and growing, Edgenuity is driving outcomes for millions of students in schools and districts across the country. For more information, and to see Edgenuity in action, visit Edgenuity.com.
Contacts:
Hayley Milbourn
Sloane & Company
212-446-1870
Hmilbourn(at)sloanepr.com
Leslie Sobon
Edgenuity
877-202-0338
Leslie.Sobon(at)edgenuity.com
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