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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Horace Mann prepares to say ‘farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The end of the school year will mark the end of an era for two veteran elementary school principals in the Binghamton City School District. Peter Stewart at Horace Mann and Dave Chilson at Roosevelt are both retiring. We sat down with Stewart to reflect on what he thinks has made Mann a place where kids love to learn. On the last Friday of every month, Peter Stewart holds a whole school morning meeting with parents and guardians invited. 'It's a gathering, like a family gathers at a dinner table, so that everybody knows that we love them, they matter and we're going to take good care of them. So, that's why we do them,' said Stewart. Wednesday marks Stewart's final morning meeting at Horace Mann, retiring after 18 years. His philosophy has remained consistent throughout. 'You will hear me say this over and over again, and I've been saying it since I started my career in education, is that you have to put relationships first,' said Stewart. 'It is really all about building great relationships with kids,' said Stewart. 'It's really about getting to know them. It's really about inspiring them.' Stewart added, 'It's really about letting them know that they matter. And I think once you do those things well, then the academics fall into place.' Stewart grew up in the Bronx, where he started his teaching career. After moving to his wife's hometown of Binghamton, he taught at MacArthur Elementary before becoming an administrator in the Sidney School District and then Horace Mann. His morning meetings promote school spirit and pride, build self-esteem, and focus on good character traits such as respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. 'Kids feel safe, kids feel nurtured, kids feel loved, and so if you start with relationships, then attendance is not even an issue,' said Stewart. Stewart is one of very few Black school administrators in our area. He wishes more people of color would pursue a career in public education. 'Kids need to see what they can become. It's unfortunate that we don't have as many Black principals, Black administrators or just people of color to help inspire our kids,' said Stewart. Stewart says he enjoys reconnecting with past students and hearing about their favorite Mann memories, such as the 100-book reading challenge, the birthday lollipops, and other student celebrations. 'This school has been integral in terms of really, really tying this community together. There's a lot of teaching and learning going on but there's also a lot of love going on too here,' said Stewart. Stewart says his career began as a substitute teacher, and he fell in love with the kids on Day One. A love that has never faded over his decades of service. Stewart says he's ready to move on to new challenges and isn't certain of what his future holds. On Thursday, we'll speak with Dave Chilson, the longtime principal at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, who is also retiring at the end of the year. Horace Mann prepares to say 'farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart Ponies clinch 11th straight win on Baseball and Education Day Healing After Loss helps community members cope with grief Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour
MAINE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Residents are invited to step back in time at the special anniversary celebration of a relocated historic building in Maine. The Nanticoke Valley Historical Society of Maine is hosting a toast to commemorate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4, a one-room establishment built in 1845 that was relocated to Maine 25 years ago after originally residing in Tioga County. Beginning on June 16 at 5:30 pm, community members will have the chance to tour the schoolhouse free of charge. Followed by events such as a flag ceremony, poem recitation, sing-along, and a tree planting by Maine Memorial PTA members. As an added bonus, viewers can also enjoy a photography exhibit of the building's history in the Janet W. Bowers Museum across from the schoolhouse. For more information, visit Horace Mann prepares to say 'farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart Ponies clinch 11th straight win on Baseball and Education Day Healing After Loss helps community members cope with grief Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
The evolution of modern education: What's changing and why it matters
Imagine students using augmented reality headsets to explore the human circulatory system and traveling alongside the red blood cells or envision them creating and programming drones for disaster relief operations in a robotics class. It is possible in the new age of modern education which has tools and features at its disposal to help students excel in the classroom and beyond. The 21st century technology, combined with the focus of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is setting the pathway to transform the country into a vibrant knowledge society with learning mechanisms that are designed to promote a learner's journey. But, what is actually changing in the conventional classroom and why should it matter to the rest of us?advertisementTHE STUDENT DILEMMA One of the major challenges that students face in an increasingly globalised world is establishing their own place and identity in a world full of clones. Many come from different cultural, religious, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds, but face the dilemma of being lost in the crowd due to public education that was famously termed by American Reformist Horace Mann as 'The Great Equaliser'.Mann's observations hold water since education itself has become accessible to everyone, and is helping every new generation learn not just languages, history, maths, geography etc, but also how to communicate confidently, think critically and perform creatively. Textbook learning, which was a norm until the 20th century, is now fast losing its sheen. Information is available at the fingertips of every person within the earshot of an audio-visual medium, especially the mobile phone. advertisementWithin such a scenario, students are now struggling to be seen and heard as individuals with unique and irreplaceable skills that will help them carve a niche in the modern world. MODERN DAY EDUCATIONModern day education has been in the making for a long time. Slow at first, it caught pace during the 2020 Covid year; it has taken off with a vengeance since possibilities of limitless learning surfaced during the lockdown years. Technology took centre-stage, and classrooms expanded into the horizon, where knowledge knew no school jumped on the bandwagon of adopting modern tools at their disposal to impart an education that was engaging for the modern learner who had less attention span and even lesser patience to sit through long lectures. Students - exposed to digital tools - are demanding to learn using new tools, and are expecting their teachers to be well-versed with the mechanisms to help them learn complex topics. It was imperative for teachers to upgrade their skills to make learning experiential by using interactives and simulations to keep students engaged and interested. It was also important for them to upgrade to leverage dashboards for personalised learning and facilitate learning at one's own pace. Flexibility, inclusivity and relevance became the buzzwords as the conventional teacher-led classrooms transformed into teacher-facilitated spaces. advertisementExperiential learning demanded additional resources and a long-term commitment, while maintaining a balance between eco-friendly options, and keeping pace with the newer tools flooding the markets on a daily basis. Within this ecosystem, it was only timely that India's National Education Policy brought in a fresh approach to new-age education, aiming to transform the country into a vibrant knowledge society enriched with technology-driven learning mechanisms and holistic IT MATTERSThese realities, when laid out with clarity, emphasize on the need to give more than just textbook learning and grades-oriented output to students. Holistic development - where academic excellence is balanced with skills, community connect and ethics - has become a necessity which promises to give an edge to individual students based on their areas of interest and strengths. Many schools have now started to focus on all round development of their students, promising them not just great results in decisive exams, but also excellent skills to thrive in the bigger, real world. Among pioneers in this method of education were schools under Global Schools Group who enthusiastically embraced holistic approach through different offerings customised to each campus. They may have named the pillars differently, but the foundational element was to give students the tools to excel in sports, innovation, creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, community and care and universal values. The idea was to allow many avenues to students, and let them choose their area of expertise and interest, so that the career paths would be varied and within their grain. advertisementSchools also started fueling the spirit of exploration and self-discovery through inquiry-based programmes, through initiatives that empower students and staff to contribute new ideas that can make positive changes to the world around them. For example, the Thinking Thursdays at GIIS Hadapsar, which are dedicated to STEM and learning activities and Mobile Library Project at GIIS Ahmedabad aims to inculcate a love for reading in children through different methods. Ideas of multiculturalism and global citizenship - key attributes of 21st century citizens - are also being harnessed upon. This is a requirement of the modern world, where globalisation has brought us in close proximity - hammering in the need to understand each other's world view and teaching individuals to adjust to the requirements of those around them. advertisementSuch culturally sensitive pathways are bound to give competitive individuals an edge to carve successful global careers for themselves. As education continues to evolve, its true success will lie in nurturing well-rounded individuals who can thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape-making learning not just a means to an end, but a lifelong journey of discovery and evolution of modern education marks a transformative shift from traditional textbook learning to dynamic, technology-driven, and student-centered approaches. With innovations like augmented reality, robotics, and personalized learning, education is no longer confined to rote memorization but instead fosters critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. For me, as Country Head of a school group with a global footprint, this is the most exciting time to be part of a revolution which will change the world in the years to come. I look forward to observing it, as well as being an equal participant in it, with great anticipation. I am sure the future will be bright for everyone. Inputs from Mr Rajeev Koul, Country Director of Global Schools Group, headquartered in Singapore, and having 64 campuses in 11 Watch
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Horace Mann Board of Directors authorizes new $50 million share repurchase program
To host Investor Day on May 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $50 million. Under previous authorizations, through May 9, the company had repurchased a total of $130.9 million since 2011. "Horace Mann remains committed to driving long-term shareholder value creation," said Horace Mann President and CEO Marita Zuraitis. "Today, whether educators are receiving benefits through work; buying solutions from a trusted, local advisor; or using our convenient online capabilities — Horace Mann can help them achieve lifelong financial success. We continue to execute on our strategy to drive sustained, profitable growth, and we are on track to meet our 2025 goals of record core earnings and a double-digit shareholder return on equity. "As a result, we are more confident than ever in the capital generation of our multiline business. This share repurchase authorization is in addition to the nearly $60 million in cash dividends we already pay annually," Zuraitis added. "While executing on our strategic growth initiatives remains the top priority of our capital management plan, this sizeable authorization shows our commitment to repurchasing shares to create value for shareholders." Horace Mann will host an in-person Investor Day on May 13, 2025 in New York City. The event will feature presentations from Horace Mann's executive leadership team who will provide insight into the company's strategic initiatives and vision for the future, as well as a Q&A. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. ET and conclude at approximately 1 p.m ET. To view the live webcast and access related materials, please register at A replay will also be available following the event. Under the repurchase authorization, the company may repurchase, from time to time, common stock in amounts, at prices and at such times as the company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. Repurchases may be executed using open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or other transactions. The company is not required to purchase any specific number of shares or to make purchases by any certain date under this program. The company may establish trading plans under the Securities and Exchange Commission's rule 10b5-1 that will provide additional flexibility as it buys back its stock. About Horace Mann Horace Mann Educators Corporation is the largest multiline financial services company focused on helping America's educators and others who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. The company offers individual and group insurance and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the educator community. Founded by Educators for Educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit Safe Harbor Statement and Non-GAAP Measures Certain statements included in this news release, including those regarding our earnings outlook, expected catastrophe losses, our investment strategies, our plans to implement additional rate actions, our plans relating to share repurchases and dividends, our efforts to enhance customer experience and expand our products and solutions to more educators, our strategies to create sustainable long-term growth and double-digit ROEs, our strategy to achieve a larger share of the education market, and other business strategies, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Horace Mann and its subsidiaries. Horace Mann cautions investors that such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Horace Mann's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements included in this document. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" sections included in Horace Mann's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The forward-looking statements herein are subject to the risk, among others, that we will be unable to execute our strategy because of market or competitive conditions or other factors. Horace Mann does not undertake to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this document if we later become aware that such statement is not likely to be achieved. Information contained in this news release include measures which are based on methodologies other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the closest GAAP measures are contained in the Appendix to the Investor Supplement and additional descriptions of the non-GAAP measures are contained in the Glossary of Selected Terms included as an exhibit to Horace Mann's SEC filings. View source version on Contacts Brendan Dawal, Vice President, Investor Relations217-670-8766 | investorrelations@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Horace Mann Board of Directors authorizes new $50 million share repurchase program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2025-- Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $50 million. Under previous authorizations, through May 9, the company had repurchased a total of $130.9 million since 2011. 'Horace Mann remains committed to driving long-term shareholder value creation,' said Horace Mann President and CEO Marita Zuraitis. 'Today, whether educators are receiving benefits through work; buying solutions from a trusted, local advisor; or using our convenient online capabilities — Horace Mann can help them achieve lifelong financial success. We continue to execute on our strategy to drive sustained, profitable growth, and we are on track to meet our 2025 goals of record core earnings and a double-digit shareholder return on equity. 'As a result, we are more confident than ever in the capital generation of our multiline business. This share repurchase authorization is in addition to the nearly $60 million in cash dividends we already pay annually,' Zuraitis added. 'While executing on our strategic growth initiatives remains the top priority of our capital management plan, this sizeable authorization shows our commitment to repurchasing shares to create value for shareholders.' Horace Mann will host an in-person Investor Day on May 13, 2025 in New York City. The event will feature presentations from Horace Mann's executive leadership team who will provide insight into the company's strategic initiatives and vision for the future, as well as a Q&A. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. ET and conclude at approximately 1 p.m ET. To view the live webcast and access related materials, please register at A replay will also be available following the event. Under the repurchase authorization, the company may repurchase, from time to time, common stock in amounts, at prices and at such times as the company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. Repurchases may be executed using open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or other transactions. The company is not required to purchase any specific number of shares or to make purchases by any certain date under this program. The company may establish trading plans under the Securities and Exchange Commission's rule 10b5-1 that will provide additional flexibility as it buys back its stock. About Horace Mann Horace Mann Educators Corporation is the largest multiline financial services company focused on helping America's educators and others who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. The company offers individual and group insurance and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the educator community. Founded by Educators for Educators ® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit Safe Harbor Statement and Non-GAAP Measures Certain statements included in this news release, including those regarding our earnings outlook, expected catastrophe losses, our investment strategies, our plans to implement additional rate actions, our plans relating to share repurchases and dividends, our efforts to enhance customer experience and expand our products and solutions to more educators, our strategies to create sustainable long-term growth and double-digit ROEs, our strategy to achieve a larger share of the education market, and other business strategies, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Horace Mann and its subsidiaries. Horace Mann cautions investors that such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Horace Mann's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements included in this document. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements can be found in the 'Risk Factors' and 'Forward-Looking Information' sections included in Horace Mann's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The forward-looking statements herein are subject to the risk, among others, that we will be unable to execute our strategy because of market or competitive conditions or other factors. Horace Mann does not undertake to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this document if we later become aware that such statement is not likely to be achieved. Information contained in this news release include measures which are based on methodologies other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the closest GAAP measures are contained in the Appendix to the Investor Supplement and additional descriptions of the non-GAAP measures are contained in the Glossary of Selected Terms included as an exhibit to Horace Mann's SEC filings. View source version on CONTACT: Brendan Dawal, Vice President, Investor Relations 217-670-8766 |[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PRIMARY/SECONDARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EDUCATION FINANCE OTHER EDUCATION CONTINUING BANKING SOURCE: Horace Mann Educators Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/13/2025 09:15 AM/DISC: 05/13/2025 09:14 AM
