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Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) has released its first ESG initiatives report, highlighting its commitment to equitable education and workforce readiness. The report outlines current initiatives and long-term goals based on frameworks like the SASB Education framework and UN SDGs. Key focuses include lifelong learning expansion, racial and socioeconomic equity, transparent governance, and sustainability. CEO James Rhyu emphasizes the importance of managing ESG risks and opportunities. Stride aims to support over 100,000 Career Prep school graduates, 200,000 adult learners, and one million K12 students achieving learning growth by 2030.

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA) reported student success through improved teacher retention and graduation rates. Over the last five years, graduation rates rose nearly 10 percentage points yearly, achieving an 85.9% rate in 2019-2020, exceeding Colorado's 81.9% average. Teacher retention has remained above 90%, surpassing the national average of 84%. Students staying all four years at CODCA had a 90% graduation success rate. CODCA continues to offer robust career learning opportunities, including partnerships with community colleges for college credit.

Miami Virtual Program, Arizona (MVPAZ) is introducing career-focused courses for high school students starting this fall. Students can explore classes in IT, Health & Human Services, Business & Marketing, and Art, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications. With U.S. student loan debt exceeding $1.7 trillion, these courses offer a chance to earn college credits and gain valuable experience, potentially reducing college costs. MVPAZ serves grades K-11, aiming to address the skills gap in the workforce and providing personalized online instruction.

Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is launching its eSports Summer Camp, aiming to enroll at least 10,000 students aged 13 and older in an online program from June 24 to August 13. In collaboration with Gamer Sensei, students will develop leadership and teamwork skills while engaging in popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends. The initiative highlights the growing eSports audience, projected to reach 656 million by 2023. The free program is part of Stride’s summer offerings that also include a variety of academic courses.

Tallo has partnered with Tidelands Health to award $1,000 scholarships to six graduating high school seniors pursuing Health Science degrees in fall 2021. This initiative, now in its third year, aims to support future healthcare workers in South Carolina. Tallo CEO Casey Welch highlighted the importance of community health workers, while Tidelands Health's student program coordinator Caitlyn Krask emphasized the organization's commitment to community well-being. The scholarship recipients are from various local high schools, reflecting Tallo and Tidelands' dedication to uplift local families through education.

Friendship Public Charter School Online (FPCSO) will host its 2021 eighth-grade graduation ceremony virtually on June 19th at 11 a.m. Celebrating the achievements of 39 graduating students, FPCSO emphasizes its commitment to consistent instruction during the year. The tuition-free online program, available to K–8 students in the District of Columbia, combines personalized online lessons with certified teacher support. With a curriculum that includes a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, FPCSO aims to help students realize their full potential.

This year, Insight Schools of California (ISCA) will celebrate the graduation of approximately 480 students across its online campuses. The graduation ceremonies will take place virtually on June 14 and 15, 2021. Head of School Kimberly Odom highlighted the challenges faced by students during the year, emphasizing their resilience and success. Many graduates have been accepted into community colleges or will join military service, showcasing the effectiveness of the school's online curriculum and support for students needing alternative education paths.