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Ǹ Receives Two Prestigious Industry Impact Awards

Charlotte, NC. (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) — Ǹ has been selected to receive two prestigious Industry Impact Awards. Presented by The American Consortium for Equity in Education, the Industry Impact Awards honor the PreK-20 companies, organizations, leaders, and products whose proven results have advanced educational equity and access for learners.  

The two Ǹ solutions receiving Industry Impact Awards are: 

In the Career Readiness and Success Solution Category: Career Connect  
The 2024 Education Insights Report shows that while 88% of district leaders, teachers, parents, and students rate life skills as very important, only 57% of students believe their schools adequately teach the life skills needed for future success. Career Connect from Ǹ is the one-stop-spot to facilitate, plan, and organize interactions between professionals and students. With Career Connect, teachers can request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals based on job types, industries, language preferences, and location.  

In the National or International Impact Category: The STEM Careers Coalition  
The is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations collaborating to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which are from Title I schools.    

“Congratulations to all the deserving winners of the Industry Impact Awards, and a heartfelt thank you for the work you do to support educators and students,” said Maia Appleby, Communications and Editorial Director for the American Consortium for Equity in Education. “It’s a joy to announce these winners, highlight their meaningful contributions to education, and it will be just as exciting to see what they do next.” 

Every nominee, finalist, and winner of the Excellence in Equity Awards has made invaluable contributions to improving opportunities and outcomes for students. Learn more about the winners at .  

“Career exposure and preparation is a focus for many schools and districts across the United States, which is why Ǹ has created essential solutions to ensure all students have the opportunity to explore the connection between what they are learning today and a possible career tomorrow. This recognition is powerful validation and inspiration for our team to continue to create solutions that prepare students for success beyond graduation,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Ǹ. 

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

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About the Excellence in Equity Awards 
The annual Excellence in Equity Awards program recognizes the companies, nonprofits, leaders, and educators whose work contributes to the critical goal of ensuring access and equity for every learner. Learn more at. 

About Ǹ 
Ǹ is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Ǹ helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Ǹ serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Ǹ partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at . 

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Grace Maliska
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Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com