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Singapore's Kids-Tech Startup myFirst Partners SGX-listed Fu Yu for Major Expansion to 20,000 Locations including North America

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torsdag, april 4, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Apr 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore's myFirst Tech Holdings Pte Ltd's ("myFirst") has appointed SGX Mainboard-listed Fu Yu Corporation Limited ("Fu Yu") as its exclusive contract manufacturer to propel a major North American expansion of its kid-safe digital platform.

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  • SINGAPORE, Apr 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore's myFirst Tech Holdings Pte Ltd's ("myFirst") has appointed SGX Mainboard-listed Fu Yu Corporation Limited ("Fu Yu") as its exclusive contract manufacturer to propel a major North American expansion of its kid-safe digital platform.
  • The two homegrown companies signed a S$15 million contract today for Fu Yu to commence mass production this month.
  • Following a Pre-Series A funding round from Lynx Asia Partners and angel investors, myFirst is set to expand its presence in North America, increasing from 4,000 to over 20,000 locations, including major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Best Buy.
  • G-Jay Yong, Co-founder and CEO of myFirst, said, "myFirst is excited to partner with a fellow Singaporean homegrown company in our global expansion.

PBS SoCal's Summer Learning Day Returns June 9; Plus, Photos with DANIEL TIGER, Sing-alongs, Performances from Stars of PBS KIDS' 'Jamming on the Job' and More!

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal, Southern California's flagship PBS station, announced the details of the return of their largest event of the year, Summer Learning Day, on Sun., June 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT at the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037). With over 3,000 attendees last year, this family-focused annual event creates a fun-filled day of interactive educational activities, gift giveaways and photos with PBS KIDS characters (including Daniel from "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood") around the new theme of "Let's Explore! ¡Vamos a explorar!"

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  • For more information about this year's FREE event that is open to the public, go to pbssocal.org/summerday or pbssocal.org/verano.
  • The bilingual FAMILY MATH activity book "Math in the Kitchen" will be shared, as well as additional educational materials.
  • As part of the READY TO LEARN initiative, the stars of the PBS KIDS podcast "Jamming on the Job*" will join in for a performance.
  • PBS SoCal also announced today that starting May 29, the new YouTube bilingual food series COOKING COUNTS will launch on PBS SoCal's Family Math YouTube channel, @FamilyMathKids.

Corzo Cares Annual Free Car Seat Giveaway

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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BATON ROUGE, La., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Corzo Injury Attorney's 91 Free Car Seat Giveaway continues to build on its track record of giving back to the community.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Corzo Injury Attorney's 91 Free Car Seat Giveaway continues to build on its track record of giving back to the community.
  • Like Corzo Cares recent Back to School backpack and supply giveaway, Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys will be giving away 91 car seats and boosters in the Gonzales and Baton Rouge communities.
  • Entry is free and easy, simply follow our Facebook page (facebook.com/chriscorzoinjuryattorneys) and click the form link on the giveaway post.
  • The Car seat pickup event will be held at our Gonzales office, 108 E. Cornerview Rd., Gonzales, LA 70737 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

Rebecca School Relocates to New State-of-the-Art Facility in New York City

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebecca School is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility in New York City, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional education and support for children with neurodevelopmental delays.

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  • NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebecca School is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility in New York City, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional education and support for children with neurodevelopmental delays.
  • September 2024, the school will move from its current address at 40 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016, to its new location at 35 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010.
  • With an 18-year legacy of excellence in utilizing the DIRFloortime® methodology, Rebecca School has been recognized for its quality services for students with neurodevelopmental challenges, including those with autism spectrum diagnoses.
  • The move to the new facility represents an exciting opportunity for the school to expand its reach and enhance its offerings for students and families.

Navigating the path to well-being: Mind Body Align debuts Labyrinth Adventures school curriculum

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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MANSFIELD, Ohio, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mind Body Align, LLC announced the launch of Labyrinth Adventures, a science-based elementary school curriculum builds executive function and improves academic outcomes for students. Mind Body Align harnessed proven, experience-based tools and infused them into a playful garden world, creating educational content that students and teachers enjoy while meeting state curriculum standards for social and emotional learning.

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  • MANSFIELD, Ohio, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mind Body Align, LLC announced the launch of Labyrinth Adventures , a science-based elementary school curriculum builds executive function and improves academic outcomes for students.
  • Labyrinth Adventures is not just a new school curriculum; it's a path through a garden which nurtures children, fosters curiosity, teaches how to pay attention and self-regulate emotions, and ignites a lifelong love for learning," said Annamarie Fernyak, founder of Mind Body Align.
  • The Labyrinth Adventures curriculum was created by a cross functional team of licensed educators, instructional designers, illustrators, and graphic designers.
  • For a limited time, Mind Body Align is giving away a Labyrinth Adventures lesson and book on their website.

Practicing Music at Home is Now Fun and Rewarding with the Introduction of Bach to Rock's New Student Portal and Incentive Program

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock, America's music school for students of all ages, is helping its over 45,000 students say goodbye to boring music practice at home with the introduction of the MyB2R Rewards Program that was launched on May 6. With the launch of the new student portal on MyB2R, Bach to Rock is incentivizing students to practice at home or on the go. MyB2R is an online tool originally developed for parents to track homework, monitor student progress, and access lesson materials, student history and the Bach to Rock song library. With the introduction of the new portal, students will have access to their own profile, which they can practice alongside, as the portal tracks time. Students earn rewards for every minute they track their practice time. The more a student practices, the better the rewards.

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  • With the launch of the new student portal on MyB2R , Bach to Rock is incentivizing students to practice at home or on the go.
  • MyB2R is an online tool originally developed for parents to track homework, monitor student progress, and access lesson materials, student history and the Bach to Rock song library.
  • With the introduction of the new portal, students will have access to their own profile, which they can practice alongside, as the portal tracks time.
  • Plus more practice equals more and better rewards, said Brian Gross, President of Bach to Rock.

American Indian College Fund Awards Three-Year American Indian Law School Scholarship to Jade Araujo to Attend Harvard Law School

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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DENVER, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jade Araujo, an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts and a descendant of the Tlingit and Koyukon Athabascan tribes in Alaska, is the third person to have been awarded the American Indian College Fund Law School Scholarship. Araujo is a senior at Stanford University who will graduate in June with a degree in political science and will enter Harvard Law School in the fall. She is the daughter of Todd Araujo (Aquinnah Wampanoag) and Jaeleen Kookesh (Tlingit and Koyukon Athabascan).

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  • The American Indian College Fund Law School Scholarship was funded by a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor.
  • It covers tuition and all costs of attendance for an American Indian or Alaska Native law student enrolled in Harvard Law School's three-year course of study.
  • Araujo is the third scholar to receive this prestigious scholarship from the College Fund.
  • She credits Eleanor Hebert (Aquinnah Wampanoag), her paternal grandmother, for igniting her interest to attend Harvard Law School.

EdisonLearning Earns 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for Digital Learning Platform

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EdisonLearning, a longtime innovator in public education, has earned the coveted 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for its eSchoolware™ digital learning platform, which includes eCourses of more than 150 different core and elective courses in grades 6-12, as well as over 30 career technical education courses and dual enrollment courses from over 475 accredited colleges and universities across the continental U.S.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EdisonLearning, a longtime innovator in public education, has earned the coveted 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for its eSchoolware™ digital learning platform, which includes eCourses of more than 150 different core and elective courses in grades 6-12, as well as over 30 career technical education courses and dual enrollment courses from over 475 accredited colleges and universities across the continental U.S.
    "Adherence to data privacy protocols is essential," said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning, "and EdisonLearning is proud that our commitment to data privacy and developing innovative education solutions meets the education industry's standards as established and recognized by1EdTech."
  • For providers to obtain certification, 1EdTech uses rigorous testing programs to ensure that products are certified compliant with specific standards and features of the standards.
  • Since its inception, EdisonLearning has delivered comprehensive educational content, resources, and support that help their partners meet diverse learners where they are.
  • EdisonLearning's 1EdTech Certification can be found at: eSchoolware Platform | IMS Global .

yes. every kid. releases roadmap for eliminating exclusionary school boundary lines ahead of 70-year anniversary of Brown v. Board

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, yes. every kid. released a new policy report on how every state can end discriminatory public school district boundary lines by 2030. To honor the 70-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education on May 17 – which declared separate public schools for students of different races unconstitutional – states have an opportunity to enact policies that end restrictive practices in education. The report shines light on all 50 states' current open enrollment policies – policies that empower students to attend school in districts outside of the boundary lines they are assigned to – and outlines actionable policies states can emulate.

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  • released a new policy report on how every state can end discriminatory public school district boundary lines by 2030.
  • School boundaries often mirror the effects of redlining practices dating back to the 1930s.
  • The report notes that 24 states make it a crime for families to enroll their children in a public school using a shared address.
  • This roadmap equips states with an opportunity to empower families to access the school which best meets their children's unique needs."

FutureMoney Introduces Tax-Advantaged-Investing Platform to Help Families Build Generational Wealth

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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BOSTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FutureMoney announced today the launch of their tech-enabled micro-investing platform that helps everyday families create generational wealth and give their kids a head start on building a nest egg. Through the incredible power of compounding returns and their simple, easy-to-use app, FutureMoney enables parents to quickly establish an account for their children, choose their goals and set up automatically recurring deposits, with an investment of only a few dollars a week.

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  • "Our goal with FutureMoney is to give moms and dads at all income levels more confidence and comfort, knowing they're providing financial security for their kids regardless of what happens later in life."
  • - Philip Barrar, CEO and founder of FutureMoney.
  • As a father of twins, I'm excited about the potential of the Junior Roth IRA and we are confident it will transform the way families save."
  • The app can be downloaded via the Apple App Store or Google Play on any smartphone.