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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Vista Institute Launches, Revolutionizing Education for Plaintiff Law Firms
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 / Vista Consulting has officially unveiled Vista Institute, a groundbreaking online education platform designed exclusively for plaintiff law firms. This innovative platform addresses a critical need for on-demand, customized learning that helps law firms optimize operations, enhance team performance, and drive Consulting Team- Vista Institute Vista Institute Logo The launch comes after decades of observing significant gaps in the marketplace for tailored legal education. Many small to mid-sized plaintiff law firms struggle to access industry-specific resources that support continuing education and operational improvement. Vista recognized this challenge and set out to create a solution that combines flexibility, expertise, and transformative insights. 'Our work with firms revealed a common theme,' said Mary Ellen Murrah, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of Vista Consulting. 'Plaintiff law firms need education resources that are practical, relevant, and adaptable to their unique challenges. Vista Institute is our answer to this demand: a platform built to empower firms to thrive in an increasingly competitive industry.' Custom Learning, Anytime and Anywhere Unlike traditional training programs, Vista Institute delivers a fully customizable learning experience. The platform offers a wide range of courses designed to tackle critical areas for plaintiff law firms such as client intake, case management, reporting, leadership, and marketing. Firms can access content on-demand, allowing team members to learn at their own pace and test their knowledge without disrupting daily operations. Key features include: Increasing Efficiency and Driving Results At its core, Vista Institute is a business growth tool. Each course is designed to deliver strategies that lead to measurable outcomes. For example, firms looking to improve their intake process can follow step-by-step guidance to optimize lead conversion, while leadership courses focus on building stronger, more cohesive teams. Early adopters of the platform have reported noticeable improvements. Tina Jones, Office Manager and Marketing Director for Long & Long Attorneys, said, 'Vista Institute has been my ultimate survival guide. Having their expert knowledge at my fingertips has completely transformed how I lead my law firm. From accounting and HR to data analysis and talent acquisition, every critical piece of running a successful practice is just a click away. The post-presentation Q&As are pure gold, providing actionable insights I can implement immediately. Thanks to Vista Institute, I've not only streamlined my operations, but also elevated my ability to lead with confidence and clarity. It's like having the ultimate roadmap to managing a thriving plaintiff law firm.' Transforming the Education Landscape for Law Firms The introduction of Vista Institute marks a shift in how plaintiff law firms approach continuing education. By offering a platform that emphasizes customization, accessibility, and measurable results, Vista aims to set a new standard in the legal industry. 'Law firms need more than generic advice and outdated training tools,' added Vista's CEO Tim McKey. 'They need resources that reflect the unique dynamics of plaintiff law practice. Vista Institute delivers exactly that.' About Vista Consulting Vista Consulting specializes in helping plaintiff law firms optimize their operations and achieve greater success. With decades of industry experience, Vista has become a trusted partner for firms seeking data-driven solutions and practical operations guidance. For more information about Vista Institute and how to get started, visit Contact Information Don Pursell Principal 702-944-2464 SOURCE: Vista Consulting Team press release
Fox News
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
New K-12 school focuses on promoting American principles, eliminating 'woke ideology'
A new K-12 online school is focusing on promoting American principles and "eliminating woke ideology." The president of the American Virtual Academy, Damian Creamer, told Fox News Digital that he wanted to provide an alternative to parents who were fed up with liberal ideology being taught in the classroom. "We're really focused on giving families an opportunity to put their kids in a school that is going to respect their values and make sure that we're teaching American principles and providing a different option to families out there than what they typically run across," Creamer said. The online-only Kindergarten through 12th grade accredited school launched in April of this year. The private nonprofit school charges $5,000-$6,000 a year, depending on the grade. All 50 states have access to the K-12 online school because it's virtual. Eight states allow the use of vouchers and school choice scholarships to fund tuition: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming. American Virtual Academy currently has 600 students enrolled and hopes to grow to 10,000 within three years. Creamer added that American Virtual Academy also emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, and math. "They don't have to worry about what we're teaching in the school and how we're teaching things and that our values resonate with their values and, as the founder of the school, I had an opportunity to be really particular about how I was going to put this together, making sure that it took a lot of time to think about what is it exactly," he said. "What we can do to support families throughout the country, make sure that their students coming to American Virtual Academy are going to excel academically, and they're going to get a great education, but also just eliminating all the woke ideology and the DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), the CRT (critical race theory), the transgenderism, all of that stuff right there." "That's not anything that we teach," he concluded. There has been an uptick in parents choosing options outside their neighborhood school since 2020. Homeschool enrollment has increased since the coronavirus pandemic, indicating a growing trend of parents overlooking public schools. Several states have been responding to the trend of parents choosing alternatives to traditional public school settings by passing universal school choice legislation, allowing all children within the state an opportunity to access the school that fits their needs. Arizona became the first state to offer universal school choice for all families in 2022, launching an $800 million program that gives parents $7,000 to put toward their children's tuition. New Hampshire is the latest state to pass universal school choice, joining a trend of states with Republican trifectas expanding education options for children. New Hampshire is the first state that passed the legislation that went for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024. The Trump administration instituted a federal tax credit scholarship, giving individuals all across the country an opportunity to support school choice programs within their state, circumventing anti-school choice measures. Corey DeAngelis of the American Culture Project told Fox News Digital that the growth of alternative education models is emblematic of a growing trend of parents being fed up with the traditional public school setting. "The teachers union made their anti-American agenda obvious at their annual convention this month by passing resolutions that had everything to do with politics and nothing to do with education. The NEA passed resolutions that read like a declaration of war on the Trump Administration. Parents wants their children to get an education, not left-wing indoctrination," DeAngelis said. "There are too many woke private schools that are just as bad – ideologically – as the government schools parents are fleeing. But the good news is that supply meets demand. New options like American Virtual Academy are sprouting up because most families want something else," he added.
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Illinois Tech Launches Groundbreaking Online Degrees in Partnership with Risepoint to Expand Access to Career-Ready Education
New online graduate and undergraduate degrees build on Illinois Tech's legacy of innovation and flexibility, offering mission-driven learners nationwide a powerful path to opportunity CHICAGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), Chicago's only tech-focused university, is expanding its mission to empower learners everywhere through the launch of eight new online graduate programs designed to deliver world-class education in flexible, career-aligned formats. Enrolling now for fall 2025, the programs will be offered in partnership with the education technology company Risepoint. Rooted in Illinois Tech's more than 25-year history of pioneering digital learning, the new programs reflect the university's commitment to increasing access to high-quality education and preparing students for the challenges of today's rapidly evolving workforce. The fully online degrees combine academic rigor with real-world relevance, offering practical, problem-solving curricula and hands-on experiences in fields that are in high demand. These programs are designed to meet urgent needs across sectors: from equipping financial professionals with Python-powered analytics training, to preparing public service leaders to drive measurable community impact, to advancing national health and safety through specialized training in radiation protection. All are structured to support working professionals seeking to advance their careers with flexible, high-impact learning. The first of the new online offerings launched include: 'These programs represent a bold expansion of our mission: to provide human-centered, innovation-driven education to all who seek to make an impact,' said Mallik Sundharam, Illinois Tech Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. 'By designing online undergraduate and graduate programs that are accessible, flexible, and deeply connected to industry needs, we're opening new doors of opportunity for students nationwide—especially for working professionals and underserved learners.' The programs are designed to accommodate students balancing work, family, and community commitments, without compromising the excellence and experiential focus that defines an Illinois Tech education. Each program integrates Illinois Tech's nationally recognized Elevate program, which guarantees every student access to hands-on learning and career-readiness experiences—including internships, research, and mentorship. 'At Illinois Tech, we're not just offering classes online—we're delivering the full power of a purpose-driven education that transforms lives,' said Sundharam. 'This initiative is about meeting learners where they are, while staying grounded in our core values of access, excellence, and innovation.' 'As part of this mission, the digital transformation of our most valuable assets, our academic content and credentials stands at the heart of our strategy. This forward-looking approach allows us to overcome geographic limitations and extend the Illinois Tech experience to learners nationwide and around the world. It lays the foundation for our broader vision: a flexible, stackable, scalable, and inclusive education ecosystem that evolves with the needs of today's learners and those of the future.' Illinois Tech has long been at the forefront of online and hybrid learning. As early as the 1990s, the university was delivering engineering and science instruction remotely to working professionals in the U.S. and India via broadcast technology, a global distance-learning innovation that predated the mainstream rise of online education by decades. Today's expansion builds on that legacy and leverages Illinois Tech's expertise in workforce-relevant fields and student-first design. Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint, praised Illinois Tech's leadership: 'Illinois Tech continues to distinguish itself as a bold, solutions-oriented institution. These new online programs are a powerful example of what it looks like to fuse academic innovation with real-world relevance. By prioritizing flexibility, career alignment, and access, Illinois Tech is not only meeting the needs of modern learners, it is shaping the future of graduate education. We're honored to support this groundbreaking work.' Illinois Tech's launch of new online degrees follows a sustained period of momentum and national recognition. The university was recently named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education—the highest possible designation for access and post-graduation earnings. It ranks #1 in Illinois for Best Salaries of Graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025) and leads the state in economic mobility. To learn more about Illinois Tech's online graduate programs or to apply, visit Applications are open now. Illinois Institute of Technology Based in the global metropolis of Chicago, Illinois Tech was born to liberate the power of collective difference to advance technology and innovation for all. It is the only tech-focused university in the city, and it stands at the crossroads of exploration and invention, advancing the future of Chicago and the world. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, computing, architecture, business, design, science and human sciences, and law. Illinois Tech students are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences, personalized mentorship, and job readiness through the university's one-of-a-kind Elevate program. Its graduates lead the state and much of the nation in economic prosperity. Its faculty and alumni built the Chicago skyline. And every day in the city's living lab, Illinois Tech fuels breakthroughs that change lives. Visit Risepoint Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Risepoint
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Grand Canyon Education's Q1 Earnings Call
Grand Canyon Education delivered a first quarter that exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with stronger-than-anticipated revenue and healthy profit margins. Management attributed this performance primarily to robust online enrollment growth and continued investments in new academic programs. CEO Brian Mueller emphasized that both new online starts and hybrid program enrollments outpaced internal targets, crediting the rollout of 20 new programs in the last year and direct partnerships with employers as key contributors. He stated, 'Lead flow and the interest in what we're doing here continues to grow,' citing increased contract signings with school districts and healthcare institutions. Is now the time to buy LOPE? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $289.3 million vs analyst estimates of $287.1 million (5.3% year-on-year growth, 0.8% beat) EPS (GAAP): $2.52 vs analyst estimates of $2.45 (2.9% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $102 million vs analyst estimates of $101 million (35.2% margin, 0.9% beat) The company slightly lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $1.09 billion at the midpoint from $1.09 billion EPS (GAAP) guidance for the full year is $8.53 at the midpoint, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% Operating Margin: 30.4%, in line with the same quarter last year Students: 127,779, up 6,991 year on year Market Capitalization: $5.23 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) asked what drove the better-than-expected first-quarter enrollment, to which CEO Brian Mueller cited new program launches and increased contracts with employers as primary factors. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) also inquired about the risk of federal funding cuts for students; Mueller responded that most aid flows should remain stable and Grand Canyon Education is less exposed to research grant volatility. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) requested updates on long-term and segment-specific enrollment targets. Mueller confirmed the overall long-term goal is 7% annual growth, with current online and hybrid enrollments running ahead of expectations. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) also asked about M&A appetite. Mueller stated the focus remains on building new programs and partnerships rather than acquisitions, citing more control and speed with organic growth. Steven Pawlak (Baird) questioned the conversion process from prerequisite courses to hybrid ABSN programs. Mueller explained the process involves students progressing over six to eighteen months, with ongoing efforts to scale both enrollment and program capacity. In the coming quarters, our team will track (1) whether new student registrations for the fall semester sustain their current positive trajectory, (2) the scaling and financial impact of additional hybrid and non-nursing programs, and (3) any margin improvement as investments in partner initiatives and legal costs normalize. Execution on planned site openings and continued employer partnerships will also be critical to watch. Grand Canyon Education currently trades at $186.81, in line with $185.45 just before the earnings. Is there an opportunity in the stock?See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coursera
Coursera CEO Greg Hart Credit - Courtesy Coursera In the race to master generative AI, Coursera has emerged as the go-to platform for white-collar upskilling. With 20 million new learners in 2024 and content now available in 24 additional languages, the online education giant is aiming to democratize access to tech's most sought-after skills. Most telling: generative AI course enrollments surged from one per minute in 2023 to six per minute in 2024, totaling 3 million new skills-first hiring, which prioritizes someone's competence over things like having a particular degree, gains momentum—over half of U.S. job listings now omit formal education requirements, according to a 2024 report by the research arm of job platform Indeed—Coursera's 25 new entry-level Professional Certificates are meeting the demand for alternative credentials. Under the leadership of CEO Greg Hart, who took over in February, the company is continuing to expand its partnerships with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, and Oxford's Said Business School, positioning Coursera at the intersection of AI innovation and workforce transformation. Contact us at letters@
