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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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Trinity Education Group Unveils EVA: AI-Powered Evaluation Assistant for Districts and State Agencies
High-Quality Instructional Materials for K-12 curriculum leads to better student outcomes CLARKSVILLE, Md., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Education Group is transforming how K-12 instructional materials are evaluated with the launch of EVA (Evaluation Assistant), an AI-powered platform designed to streamline and enhance the review of textbooks, teacher guides, and supplemental materials. Set to launch on June 1, 2025, EVA empowers state education agencies and publishers with unmatched precision, efficiency, and depth in evaluating curriculum alignment and quality. As education leaders seek to ensure rigorous, standards-aligned instructional materials (often called "HQIM"), EVA offers an innovative, AI-driven solution that dramatically improves the traditional evaluation process. The platform integrates multiple artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to provide rigorous, education-specific content analysis. EVA has already proven its impact. In Fall 2024, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) successfully piloted EVA to support its K-12 Math Textbook Adoption. The pilot demonstrated EVA's ability to save significant time and expenses while providing critical data insights that helped SCDE assess the quality of instructional materials before districts made their selections. Key Features of EVA With EVA, State Education Agencies can: Analyze full-scale textbooks and teacher editions – Process thousands of pages of content, including supplemental materials, to ensure full alignment with learning standards. Assess instructional materials using multiple HQIM rubrics – Automate reviews based on leading frameworks such as EdReports and Achieve OER, or use your state's custom rubric. Regardless of the rubric you use, EVA ensures consistency and reliability. Evaluate coherence, rigor, and focus – EVA's advanced AI models analyze logical flow, conceptual depth, and alignment, setting a new benchmark for instructional material quality. Receive actionable insights via the EVA Insights Dashboard – Get both qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive data-informed curriculum decisions. "With the growing demand for high-quality instructional materials, EVA provides education agencies and publishers with an efficient, data-driven solution for ensuring alignment, quality, and rigor," said Hugh Norwood, CEO at Trinity Education Group. "Combining new AI tech with our experience in digital instructional materials, TEG's EVA delivers unparalleled accuracy and insights, setting a new standard in educational material evaluation." A Game-Changer in AI-Driven Curriculum Review Trinity Education Group's Chief Innovation Officer, Clyde Boyer, highlighted the breakthrough that makes EVA an industry first: "To leverage AI for curriculum evaluation requires a fundamental shift in how educational materials are processed and assessed," said Boyer. "EVA can analyze coherence, rigor, and focus across an entire textbook and its accompanying resources—and some digital texts reach beyond 1800 pages!--something previously impossible at scale, and exceedingly difficult for a team of human reviewers. This level of precision and automation is a huge leap in instructional material evaluation, reducing the burden on reviewers while improving the quality of the output." A uniquely tuned version of EVA will be available to state education agencies for textbook adoption processes, and a separately curated version to publishers for content development, gap analysis and quality assurance. By automating and enhancing the evaluation process, EVA saves time, improves accuracy, and provides unprecedented insights to support decision-making in K-12 education. For more information about EVA and how it can support the textbook evaluation process, visit About Trinity Education Group Trinity Education Group was founded by educators who believe every child deserves a great teacher and great resources. We support the adults who support students—parents and caregivers, teachers and administrators. That's why we build tools like EVA: to give educators the insights they need to make data-driven, informed decisions that shape better learning experiences. Our mission is simple: empower those who teach, lead, and care for students—so that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Contact: Lauren LittleTrinity Education GroupEmail: lauren@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trinity Education Group
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Darlington County School District appoints new superintendent
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The next superintendent of Darlington County School District was named by the Darlington County Board of Education at a special-called meeting Monday night. Dr. Matthew Ferguson, a Darlington County native, currently serves as the deputy superintendent and chief academic officer for the SCDE. He will assume his new role as on July 1 from outgoing Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman. Since 2023, Ferguson has been with the SCDE and led several key initiatives focused on improving academic outcomes. He also deployed the Science of Reading training for over 19,000 educators statewide, and launched the Palmetto Math Project. 'Serving at the South Carolina Department of Education has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my career,' Ferguson said. 'I've seen firsthand the dedication, expertise, and unwavering belief in every child that drives this agency, and I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish together.' Ferguson first began his education career in Darlington County as a high school English teacher, and has previously held leadership roles such as director of personnel, district curriculum coordinator, and executive director of the education oversight committee for the district. 'Stepping into this new role is both exciting and humbling. Returning home to service the community that shaped me is deeply personal. While my job title may be changing, my commitment to the work – and to the belief that every child deserves a great education – remains as strong as ever.' 'The Board recognized that we have an unusual opportunity with perfect timing,' Wanda Hassler, chair of the Darlington County Board of Education, said. 'This was our chance to fill the superintendent's role with a highly qualified Darlington County native with extensive education and leadership experience at both DSDC and the state levels.' State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver said, 'While our SCDE family will dearly miss Matthew and his tireless work ethic and expertise, we know this is an exciting new pathway to expand our shared mission to build a bright education future for students in every corner of our state. The students, parents, and educators of Darlington County have gained a fierce and committed champion in their new Superintendent. I can promise them that no one will work harder on their behalf.' Dr. Ferguson and his wife, Kylie, have four children and look forward to them attending and thriving in Darlington County Schools. The district will host a series of community meet-and-greet events in the coming weeks to give families, staff, and community members the opportunity to connect with the new superintendent. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three area schools awarded grant money for SC Teachers committing to measurable student growth
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – Three area schools are among 37 South Carolina schools across 29 districts to be awarded $5 million in grant money. The South Carolina Department of Education announced that the 37 schools will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants for their commitment to accelerating student growth in English Language Arts and math. According to SCDE, the three schools from the CSRA that are among the 37 are Allendale-Fairfax High School, Saluda Middle School, and Batesburg-Leesville Middle School. SCDE states that the 37 newly-awarded schools span urban, rural, and charter schools, and the average school award exceeds $120,000, with final allocations determined by student enrollment and classroom academic growth outcomes. SCDE adds that there were 118 schools applying for more than $22 million in funding, and the demand for innovative strategic teacher compensation in South Carolina is undeniable so these 37 schools will serve as a model for rewarding excellence and ensuring that high-performing educators stay in the classroom. For a full list of awarded schools, visit the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
S.C. Dept. of Education to award $5 million to measure student growth
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the new schools that will be participating in the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants on Tuesday. In a press release on March 18, the SCDE said $5 million will be awarded to 37 school across 29 districts 'for their commitment to accelerating student growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math.' Teachers at the participating schools can earn a one-time performance-based bonuses based on student academic growth data. Allendale-Fairfax High School and Saluda Middle School were among the schools included in the grant. ALSO ON WJBF: Georgia Power Foundation donates $250,000 to Augusta Tech Automotive Institute 'This initiative is about more than just pay—it's about rewarding the educators who are moving the needle on student growth in the foundational skills of reading and math,' said State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver. 'When we recognize and support the very best teaching, we set a new horizon for what's possible for students in every corner of our state.' According to the department, 118 schools applied for more than $22 million in funding. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
