StraighterLine offers an online education platform that provides low-cost, self-paced courses for college credit. The platform is designed for students and adults who want to earn college credits at their own pace. It partners with over 180 higher education institutions, allowing for direct credit transfers, which simplifies the process for students to continue their education. Users pay a monthly subscription fee to access a variety of courses, with additional fees for specific courses. With more than 70 courses available in fields like business, healthcare, and IT, StraighterLine has supported over 350,000 students. The company also offers career pathway bundles to help students achieve their career goals more quickly.

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StraighterLine, a creator of affordable, flexible, and career-aligned postsecondary courses, has announced the acquisition of ProSolutions Training, a professional development division of Care Solutions, Inc. that provides training for early childhood educators.

StraighterLine Announces Acquisition of ProSolutions Training to Provide Early Childhood Education

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StraighterLine , a creator of affordable, flexible, and career-aligned postsecondary courses, today announced the acquisition of ProSolutions Training , a professional development division of Care Solutions, Inc. that provides training for early childhood educators. This acquisition expands StraighterLine’s early childhood education training and certification solutions as ProSolutions Training (PST) joins ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) as the newest subsidiary under StraighterLine.“Now more than ever, there is a great need for qualified early care and education workers across the nation. We are excited to join together to provide the best-in-class early childhood training and certification services to upskill this industry,” said Shweta Kabadi, interim CEO of StraighterLine. “The combination of our companies will allow us to create more opportunities for early childhood educators to advance their careers, attain their degrees, and realize a higher earning potential.”Childcare programs across the country have long struggled with a shortage of qualified educators and caretakers, but post-pandemic numbers reflect a continued decline in the number of childcare workers. Eight in 10 early childhood providers experienced staffing shortages in 2021, and half were serving fewer children as a result of hiring problems according to a study from the National Association for the Education of Young Children

Leading Providers Of Early Childhood Education Training Join Forces To Serve Industry Needs

“Big Blue Marble Academy is proud to partner with StraighterLine and CCEI in offering this exciting opportunity for its employees to further their education and advance in their careers.”

Big Blue Marble Academy Partners with StraighterLine and CCEI to Educate the Next Generation of Early Childhood Learning Professionals | Big Blue Marble Academy : Big Blue Marble Academy

Online postsecondary course company StraighterLine has partnered with course sharing provider Acadeum to provide access to more than 250 of StraighterLine's accredited on-demand college courses, making them available to students whose institutions don't offer them.

StraighterLine Partners with Acadeum to Offer College Course Sharing

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StraighterLine, the pioneering developer of affordable, flexible and career-aligned postsecondary courses and credentials and one of the largest providers of online courses serving over 150,000 learners per year, today announced a new integration with course-sharing provider Acadeum, whose platform enables colleges and other education providers to seamlessly share accredited online courses to meet the academic needs of students.

Pioneer in Flexible Online Education Joins Course-Sharing Network to Break Down Barriers to College Access and Completion

Veteran technology and solution engineering executive Dave Gardner joins StraighterLine as CTOWASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StraighterLine , a creator of affordable, flexible and career-aligned postsecondary courses and credentials that serves over 150,000 learners per year, announced today the appointment of Dave Gardner as its chief technology officer (CTO). With a track record of successfully leading technology and data teams for consumer platforms for more than 20 years, Gardner joins the company after spending the last 11 years at high-growth education technology companies, including his most recent role as vice president of technology at General Assembly."In today's increasingly dynamic labor market, we're seeing increased demand for educational experiences and credentials that map to long-term opportunities for career growth, " said Heather Combs , CEO of StraighterLine. "Dave brings an incredible breadth and depth of expertise—within education technology and beyond it—that will help us to build an even more powerful, seamless and engaging experience for students. We're thrilled to welcome Dave to StraighterLine's leadership team and to have his expertise in building strong technology teams to drive innovation and growth. "In his new role as CTO, Gardner will spearhead StraighterLine's technology strategy and lead engineering, solutions architecture, security and enterprise systems to support the company's growing platform of courses and new product innovations. He will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and strategy for the StraighterLine platform, driving product innovation and enhancing the overall learning experience for students."The StraighterLine team has earned a well-deserved reputation for creativity and ingenuity in harnessing technology and digital learning to drive down the cost of education—and create faster and more efficient pathways to college completion and career," said Gardner

Online Learning Pioneer Taps General Assembly Vet As Chief Technology Officer

StraighterLine students are eligible to transfer their earned credits to an ACE bachelor's-completion program.INDIANAPOLIS, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® ( ACE ), StraighterLine and its subsidiary ChildCare Education Institute ( CCEI ) have joined forces to accomplish their aligned mission of providing career-advancing educational opportunities for educators. CCEI certificate program completers can have their credits transcribed by ACE to then apply them to one of the college's bachelor's-completion programs.CCEI is the industry leader for online professional development, specializing in offering online childcare training and certificates. It was recently acquired by StraighterLine, an existing ACE partner."One of our many goals at ACE is to provide educational opportunities that meet students where they are," ACE CEO and President Geordie Hyland said. "Partnering with StraighterLine and CCEI means we can give early childhood educators a viable way to finish their bachelor's degrees in less time and for less money, because their earned credits will seamlessly transfer.""We are thrilled to partner with ACE because they fully embrace our mission to empower more learners to reach their college and career goals," said Heather Combs, StraighterLine CEO. "While families continue to seek high quality care for their children, our nation is grappling with a shortage of teachers. Our partnership aims to help solve that shortage by providing early childhood educators a flexible and affordable path to upward mobility and degree attainment, and to open more early childhood classrooms at the same time."ACE's commitment to early childhood education extends to its Master of Education in Early Childhood Education , a program where ACE is the fourth largest conferrer according to recent IPEDS data reflecting the 2020-21 academic year.About American College of EducationAmerican College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing

Ace Partners With Straighterline And Childcare Education Institute To Provide Early Childhood Professionals Path To A College Degree

StraighterLine's "starter pack" for careers in early childhood education helps aspiring educators gain new skills, earn academic credit toward a college degreeWASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StraighterLine , a creator of affordable, flexible and career-aligned postsecondary courses and credentials, today announced the launch of five new courses designed to create a more accessible pathway to a college degree for early childhood education professionals working to complete their state-required certification."The nation's early care and education programs are not only vital for the development of our youngest learners, but integral to our country's economic success given the millions of working parents with children under age five," said Heather Combs, CEO of StraighterLine. "This is about helping to bolster the early childhood workforce, while creating a pathway to upward mobility in a sector that has such a profound impact on adult learners, parents, employers and communities."Even before the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges, the nation's childcare programs had long struggled with a shortage of qualified early childhood education and care professionals and high turnover rates. A 2021 study from the National Association for the Education of Young Children found that half of childcare providers were serving fewer children as a result of hiring challenges. According to fall 2022 data from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, childcare employment is still down more than 8% since the start of the pandemic.StraighterLine will launch the first three new courses on May 22 including "Foundations of Early Childhood Education," "Early Childhood Development" and "Teaching Students with Exceptionalities." In June, StraighterLine will launch two additional courses, "Classroom Management" and "Language and Literacy." These five courses are designed to help educators take the next step in their careers and closer to earning a college degree and increasing their earning power in the teaching profession. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the average starting salary for an early childhood educator with only a high school diploma or GED is under $30,000. The starting salary for a head teacher with an associate's degree is just over $40,000

Online Learning Pioneer Tackles Child Care Workforce Gaps With Stackable Pathway In Early Childhood Education

In June, StraighterLine will launch two additional courses, "Classroom Management" and "Language and Literacy."

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“Cceionline is proud to partner with StraighterLine and CCEI in offering this exciting opportunity for its employees to further their education and advance in their careers.”

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