Literacy

Right To Play to increase access to quality education for close to 40,000 internally displaced children in Mali

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Right To Play has been working with local partners in Mali for 20 years to protect children and ensure they can access education, said Susan McIsaac, CEO of Right To Play International.

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  • Right To Play has been working with local partners in Mali for 20 years to protect children and ensure they can access education, said Susan McIsaac, CEO of Right To Play International.
  • Right To Play welcomes Canadas continued leadership on increasing access to inclusive, equitable and quality education for the worlds most marginalized children, including girls, refugees and children living with disabilities.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting refugee and internally displaced children to access quality education through programs like Right To Plays EMPOWER, which will use the transformational power of play to support children to learn, thrive, and claim their rights.
  • Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play.

City National Awards Literacy Grants to Educators in 4 States Totaling Nearly $83,000

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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The educators receiving literacy grants were selected from among the many full-time teachers, librarians, administrators and school media specialists who submitted an online application.

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  • The educators receiving literacy grants were selected from among the many full-time teachers, librarians, administrators and school media specialists who submitted an online application.
  • City National is very proud of the support it has provided to hundreds of teachers in 9 states through its literacy grant program for the past 20 years, said Jennifer Nickerson, senior vice president and community relations manager for City National.
  • City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the worlds leading diversified financial services companies.
  • *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

Liberty Military Housing Announces Partnership with United Through Reading

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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San Diego, CA, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Military Housing (LMH), the countrys premier provider of homes for military families, announced a partnership with United Through Reading (UTR) to ensure equitable access to books for all.

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  • San Diego, CA, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Military Housing (LMH), the countrys premier provider of homes for military families, announced a partnership with United Through Reading (UTR) to ensure equitable access to books for all.
  • United Through Reading connects military families who are separated for deployment or military assignmentby providing the bonding experience of shared storytime.
  • United Through Reading has long connected with military families in their communities, including at Liberty Military Housing events.
  • Liberty Military Housing (LMH), formerly known as Lincoln Military Housing, is the leading privatized housing provider and the largest employee-owned company in the multifamily industry.

Barbara Bush Foundation Receives $1.6 Million Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $1.6 million from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support implementation of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $1.6 million from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support implementation of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy.
  • We are very proud to partner with the Barbara Bush Foundation on this effort," said Torr, who also serves as a member of the Barbara Bush Foundation's board of directors.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced a commitment of approximately $5 million in grants to five national organizations working to address the critical literacy needs identified in its newly released State of American Literacy Report .
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students' STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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 BEAVERTON, Ore., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections, an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration. Vernier Connections emphasizes fun and interactive investigations and projects, and it gives educators the ability to assess student comprehension across all science disciplines.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.
  • Vernier Connections emphasizes fun and interactive investigations and projects, and it gives educators the ability to assess student comprehension across all science disciplines.
  • Vernier Connectionsprovides comprehensive, critical support to science educators to help students catch up in their learning," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.
  • "It also promotes STEM literacy, that is, the ability to think critically and work with others to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Scholastic Expands Resources to Help Students Learn to Write "News for Kids, by Kids"

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the past two years, kids and adults alike have navigated a series of complex and challenging global events while trying to stay connected. People have turned to the news for essential information like never before, highlighting the need for media literacy. That begins with understanding how the news is written. For the past 20 years, Scholastic Kids Press has empowered young people to report "news for kids, by kids." Starting today, students ages 10 – 14 who have a strong interest in journalism, a passion for writing, and a drive to cover the issues that matter most to kids, can apply to the award-winning program for the 2022–23 school year. Students from around the world are invited to apply. To broaden this unique journalism experience, also launching today is Reporting the News, a collection of five easy-to-use activities that outline the process of researching, writing, and editing news articles for students in grades 4-6.

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  • For the past 20 years, Scholastic Kids Press has empowered young people to report "news for kids, by kids."
  • To learn more about Reporting the News, visit: www.scholastic.com/reportingthenews
    For more information about the Scholastic Kids Press program and criteria for applying, visit: www.scholastic.com/kidspress .
  • The Scholastic Kids Press program gives students the tools they need to understand and talk about current eventsand to report the news themselves.
  • To learn more about Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education, and media company, visit the Company's media room: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com .

Scotiabank partners with YWCA NWT to help women and families in Northwest Territories find long-lasting employment

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Scotiabank's gift will be directed toward YWCA NWT's Employment Readiness Support Program to help women and families overcome barriers to employment and enter or re-enter the workforce.

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  • Scotiabank's gift will be directed toward YWCA NWT's Employment Readiness Support Program to help women and families overcome barriers to employment and enter or re-enter the workforce.
  • The program, offered through the YWCA's Transitional Housing Program, provides basic career development support, resources, and guidance, and helps people build fundamental employment skills like resume writing, job searching and money management.
  • Scotiabank's support of the YWCA NWT is an initiative within ScotiaRISE , the Bank's 10-year$500 millioninitiative that aims to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups.
  • For more information on ScotiaRISE and Scotiabank's commitment to diversity and inclusion, visit: https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company/diversity-and-inclusi...
    Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas.

Liberty Military Housing Provides Access to Books for Every Resident

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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San Diego, CA, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Military Housing (LMH) launched a new program, Liberty's Little Libraries, to provide military families living with LMH access to books.

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  • San Diego, CA, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Military Housing (LMH) launched a new program, Liberty's Little Libraries, to provide military families living with LMH access to books.
  • Liberty's Little Libraries will provide more convenient access to new books, allowing our military families more time for positive experiences with their children.
  • Liberty Military Housing (LMH), formerly known as Lincoln Military Housing, is the leading privatized housing provider and the largest employee-owned company in the multifamily industry.
  • For more information about Liberty Military Housing, please visit www.livelmh.com .

Fennec Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 2022 Maxim Virtual Growth Conference

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of PEDMARK(a unique formulation of sodium thiosulfate) for the prevention of platinum-induced ototoxicity in pediatric patients, today announced that the Company will be participating in the 2022 Maxim Group Virtual Growth Conference, taking place March 28-30, 2022.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of PEDMARK(a unique formulation of sodium thiosulfate) for the prevention of platinum-induced ototoxicity in pediatric patients, today announced that the Company will be participating in the 2022 Maxim Group Virtual Growth Conference, taking place March 28-30, 2022.
  • The conference will feature company presentations, fireside chats, roundtable discussions, and live Q&A moderated by Maxim Research Analysts.
  • Robert Andrade, Fennecs Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Monday, March 28, at 4:00 p.m.
  • Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of PEDMARKfor the prevention of platinum-induced ototoxicity in pediatric patients.

Research Finds Parents Eager for More Information on How Assessment Systems Support Their Child’s Academic Progress

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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In an aligned comprehensive assessment system, educators and families can find information that they can use to support students academic progress.

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  • In an aligned comprehensive assessment system, educators and families can find information that they can use to support students academic progress.
  • Additionally, parents shared that teachers are essential partners and trusted messengers when it comes to conveying information about academic progress to parents.
  • Parents also called for support and clearer information on how to connect what happens in the classroom and the year-end state tests.
  • As underscored by the focus groups, parents want access to the best information to support teaching and learning and improve outcomes.