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Change in Leadership at AFB’s Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness as Longtime Editor in Chief Sandra Lewis Steps Down, Robert Wall Emerson of Western Michigan University to Fill the Role

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
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Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.
  • Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Lewis graciously accepted the role of editor-in-chief of JVIB in 2015.
  • In 2004, he moved to Western Michigan University, where he currently works as a professor in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.
  • Taken together with his vast areas of expertise, Dr. Wall Emerson is the natural choice to succeed Dr. Lewis as editor in chief of the journal.

TalkingParents Partners with Amber Andrews to Talk Narcissism & Post Separation Abuse

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
Education, Substance abuse, Communication, Survivor, DSM-IV codes, Textbook, Parenting, Marriage, Narcissism, Nursing

Fort Walton Beach, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amber Andrews, Talking.Solutions, will take over TalkingParents’ Instagram account Monday, April 22nd through Friday, April 26th.

Key Points: 
  • Fort Walton Beach, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amber Andrews, Talking.Solutions, will take over TalkingParents’ Instagram account Monday, April 22nd through Friday, April 26th.
  • @talkingparentsapp and @talking.solutions are partnering to provide followers with invaluable information and advice surrounding the following topics:
    Understanding narcissism and post separation abuse.
  • The benefits of using TalkingParents when co-parenting with a narcissist/high conflict co-parent.
  • She specializes in creating educational content on narcissism and post separation abuse using her education and clinical experience.

LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the First AI-powered Learning App for AP Exam Prep and High School Courses

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses.

Key Points: 
  • “TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses.
  • Pearson Edgington, a high school senior who piloted TeachTap, shared his experience: “TeachTap made studying for my AP exams actually fun and interesting.
  • TeachTap currently offers these 11 courses:
    Nine AP exam preparation courses: U.S. History, World History, European History, U.S. Government, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Macroeconomics and Human Geography
    Two general high school courses: Physics and U.S. History.
  • On average, SCORE Program students learn AP courses eight times faster than in a traditional school setting.

MAIA Biotechnology Announces Share Purchase by Director Stan Smith, Ph.D. in Private Placement

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024
Oncology, Health, Clinical Trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Sale, University, Cancer, Textbook, Economics, Security (finance)

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Stan V. Smith, Ph.D. made an individual purchase of 147,492 shares, and warrants for 147,492 shares, of MAIA’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants.

Key Points: 
  • MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Stan V. Smith, Ph.D. made an individual purchase of 147,492 shares, and warrants for 147,492 shares, of MAIA’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants.
  • On April 23, 2024, MAIA entered into definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 494,096 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.034 per share, in a private placement to accredited investors and certain Company directors.
  • Each share of common stock was offered together with a warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $2.26 per share.
  • The gross proceeds from the offering are approximately $1.0 million, prior to offering expenses payable by the Company.

Chegg Reports 2024 First Quarter Earnings

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024
Education, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, University, Training, Lead, CFO, Total, Executive, Textbook, Investment, Learning, CHGG, Q&A, AI, Business operations, Dream, Security (finance), Conference, Disclosure, Regulation Fair Disclosure, IPO, Acquisition, Event, Regulation, COVID-19, Share repurchase, Adjustment, Business model, Student, GAAP, Growth, Tutoring

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
  • Subscription Services includes revenues from our Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu offerings.
  • Thank you, Tracey, and welcome everyone to Chegg’s Q1 2024 earnings call.
  • Today, I will present our financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, as well as our outlook for Q2.

CHEGG INVESTIGATION INITIATED by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Chegg, Inc. - CHGG

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Textbook, Educational technology, KSF, Student, COVID-19

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG).

Key Points: 
  • Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG).
  • Chegg is a publicly traded educational technology company that provides textbook rentals, online tutoring services, and homework help for students.
  • KSF’s investigation is focusing on whether Chegg’s officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
  • About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
    KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation’s premier boutique securities litigation law firms.

Happy Anniversary, IXL Learning: Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary this year and celebrates its mission to redefine possibilities in education. Since its inception, the company has been a force for change, pushing boundaries to shape a brighter future for educators and learners everywhere.

Key Points: 
  • Fueled by the belief that innovation would be crucial for solving future challenges in education, Paul Mishkin began coding in his apartment, laying the foundation for what would become IXL Learning.
  • In 2001, IXL Learning capitalized on its success in digitizing education by launching Quia Books, an interactive textbook and workbook platform complete with an intelligent grading system.
  • At the time, IXL Learning was a modest operation based in an unheated warehouse next to San Francisco International Airport.
  • "IXL Learning has spent the past 25 years evolving, innovating, and most importantly, cultivating a distinct vision that has helped us disrupt the status quo," says Paul Mishkin, Founder & CEO of IXL Learning.

Ivy Tech Community College Selects eCampus.com as New Ivy+ Textbooks Equitable Access and Campus Retail Partner

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
Education, Achievement Medal, Tech, Partnership, Research, OER, Senior, Textbook, Faculty, Hedera, Student, Open educational resources, Nursing

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com, a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations.

Key Points: 
  • eCampus.com will serve as Ivy Tech Community College's official course materials partner, facilitating the nation's largest postsecondary equitable access program, as well as retail management and operation of campus stores.
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com , a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations.
  • Ivy Tech students will seamlessly enjoy the benefits of Ivy+ Textbooks as soon as they register for courses.
  • "Ivy Tech selected eCampus.com in part because of its highly customized and student-centered approach," said Dom Chase, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ivy Tech.

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital Selects Oracle Health's EHR to Improve Patient Experience

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
Textbook, Hospital, Health, EHR, Oracle, Patient, Hurricane Maria, Caregiver, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, an academic, private non-profit hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has selected Oracle Health's electronic health record (EHR) to provide clinicians and staff with a comprehensive, simplified view of a patient's health information. The new system is designed to help Auxilio Mutuo create a better patient experience by increasing coordination across care teams and improving communications between clinicians and patients. Auxilio Mutuo is also adding Oracle Health's RevElate Patient Accounting to help automate its entire billing process and bring together a more convenient, transparent view of clinical and financial information.  

Key Points: 
  • The new system is designed to help Auxilio Mutuo create a better patient experience by increasing coordination across care teams and improving communications between clinicians and patients.
  • Auxilio Mutuo is also adding Oracle Health's RevElate Patient Accounting to help automate its entire billing process and bring together a more convenient, transparent view of clinical and financial information.
  • "With the ever-changing healthcare environment, we need a vendor that matches Auxilio Mutuo's clinical experience and offers a robust electronic health records system," said Jorge L. Matta-Serrano, executive director, Auxilio Mutuo.
  • The EHR can also reduce administrative tasks to help drive efficiency while helping improve patient care and experiences.

GotIt! Education Offers MathGPT™ Free to All State and Community Colleges in the US - First Agent based, Accuracy-Driven Gen AI Teacher Assistant and Tutor for Any Math Classroom

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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"Too many schools can't afford AI," said Peter Relan, Chairman of, and investor in GotIt! Education. "With MathGPT now free, schools can try AI-based tutors -- but without a hit on already tight budgets.  Our free MathGPT Essentials program also enables schools to switch from poorly functioning AI tutors that are actually slowing adoption of AI technology in education."

Key Points: 
  • "With MathGPT now free, schools can try AI-based tutors -- but without a hit on already tight budgets.
  • Our free MathGPT Essentials program also enables schools to switch from poorly functioning AI tutors that are actually slowing adoption of AI technology in education."
  • Course Management - the ability to create customized courses by uploading a set of educational content which will automatically get incorporated; 2.
  • Grounded AI Tutor - an accurate, personalized, infinitely patient, AI tutor with student input evaluation/correction for each step.