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Survey Reveals Majority of New Homeschooling Families Will Not Return to Brick-and-Mortar Schools This Fall

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

A national study reported that 72 percent of families who homeschooled during COVID-19 plan to continue this fall.

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  • A national study reported that 72 percent of families who homeschooled during COVID-19 plan to continue this fall.
  • "Parents who sought out the school choice option as a temporary fix now realize homeschooling may be a long-term solution for their families."
  • Last fall, the number of homeschooling families increased to more than 11 percent, up from five percent the prior year.
  • Santa Rosa, California resident Clint St. Martin, a survey respondent, says his family will continue homeschooling this fall.

STEMWerkz Earns 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Award

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Werkz Publishing Inc, part of the Amdon Group, announced that it has earned a 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resource award from How-to-Homeschool, an organization dedicated to help parents find the best homeschooling curriculum and resources.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Werkz Publishing Inc, part of the Amdon Group, announced that it has earned a 2021 Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resource award from How-to-Homeschool, an organization dedicated to help parents find the best homeschooling curriculum and resources.
  • STEMWerkz was created to provide engaging science learning for elementary students through gameplay and problem-solving.
  • Parents are encouraged to go to the How-To-Homeschool website to learn more about the award, as well as the STEMWerkz website to get a free trial.
  • As stated on their website, "This is your one stop homeschool curriculum list to see all of the Best Elementary Homeschool Curriculum & Resources we love!"

Public, Private, or Homeschool? Parents Torn as New School Year Approaches

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

While a small minority of school boards are refusing to comply with the new interpretation, the majority are deciding to adopt these new policies.

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  • While a small minority of school boards are refusing to comply with the new interpretation, the majority are deciding to adopt these new policies.
  • Evidence points to parents pulling their children from the public school system and actively joining the established homeschooling community.
  • While private school remains an option, the affordability and flexibility of homeschooling cause it to be the popular alternative.
  • Though many parents are torn about what to do as the new year approaches, the homeschooling community stands with arms open wide, ready to help if they decide to join the movement.

DGAP-News: NextFerm Technologies Announces First Commercial Purchase Order of ProteVin(TM) in the US

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

NextFerm Technologies (TASE:NXFR), a food-tech company developing ProteVin(TM), a vegan, yeast-based, non-GMO protein alternative and other innovative yeast-based nutrients, announced that it has received first commercial Purchase Order for ProteVin(TM) from a US customer.

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  • NextFerm Technologies (TASE:NXFR), a food-tech company developing ProteVin(TM), a vegan, yeast-based, non-GMO protein alternative and other innovative yeast-based nutrients, announced that it has received first commercial Purchase Order for ProteVin(TM) from a US customer.
  • This Purchase Order marks the achievement of a second out of three milestones set by the company for 2021 according to its strategic plan for commercialization of ProteVin(TM) in 2022.
  • In light of the progress with a number of potential customers, the company expects to receive additional Purchase Orders for ProteVin(TM) by the end of 2021.
  • Boaz Noy, Chief Executive Officer of NextFerm, said, 'We are happy to announce of the receipt of first commercial Purchase Order for Protevin(TM) by PrimaLife Nutrition LLC, an emerging vegan-based sports' nutrition brand from Florida.

Plant Veda Introduces Company Board Member Claire Smith

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (CSE:MILK) (XFRA:A3CS6B) (the "Company" or "Plant Veda"), an award-winning dairy-alternative company, is pleased to introduce Switzerland-based Company Board Member, Claire Smith, Founder and Principal at Beyond Impact Vegan Advisors.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (CSE:MILK) (XFRA:A3CS6B) (the "Company" or "Plant Veda"), an award-winning dairy-alternative company, is pleased to introduce Switzerland-based Company Board Member, Claire Smith, Founder and Principal at Beyond Impact Vegan Advisors.
  • "We are excited to have Claire Smith as part of our board of directors and continue to further Plant Veda's mission.
  • Claire's continued engagement will drive product innovation and further help achieve Plant Veda's plan for international expansion, particularly in Europe," says Michael Yang, President and Director, Plant Veda.
  • Claire has been part of Plant Veda's board of directors since 2020, following an investment in the Company by Beyond Impact Vegan Partners LP.

Leading Homeschool Magazine Measures Years and Reasons

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

As the magazine celebrates twenty years, it remains a constant support for parents invested in educating their children at home.

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  • As the magazine celebrates twenty years, it remains a constant support for parents invested in educating their children at home.
  • Gena Suarez, who publishes The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, can answer that question with confidence from two decades of expertise in the industry.
  • The reasons to homeschool turn into blessings and benefits, and they're countless.
  • The Old Schoolhouse ( www.TheOldSchoolhouse.com ) is a privately held corporation that publishes the industry-leading homeschool education print magazine, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, as well as hundreds of books and planning support tools for homeschooling families.

Company Insights for the Hunting and Trapping Industry | Emerging Trends, Company Risk, and Key Executives

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe has identified the increasing adoption of advanced technology as a major trend for the hunting and trapping industry.

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BizVibe has identified the increasing adoption of advanced technology as a major trend for the hunting and trapping industry.
  • Regulatory changes permitting the use of new technology in hunting are also contributing to increased demand.
  • This trend is expected to have a strong influence on hunting and trapping companies around the world.
  • The hunting and trapping industry group features 400+ company profiles categorized into multiple product and service categories.

Globally Local Begins U.S. Expansion in New York City

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The New York City location will be the first in the U.S. for the five-year-old Canadian company and will be branded as Odd Burger.

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  • The New York City location will be the first in the U.S. for the five-year-old Canadian company and will be branded as Odd Burger.
  • "New York is the right place to introduce our vegan fast-food concept to the United States and begin our expansion," said Odd Burger CEO James McInnes.
  • "Odd Burger and New York City are both unusual in completely delightful ways," said Michael Cody, director and co-founder of Retail by MONA.
  • About Globally Local Technologies Inc.
    Globally Local is a plant-based food technology company that manufactures and distributes industry-leading plant-based protein and dairy alternatives using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Higher Education Skincare Celebrates a Sustainability Milestone With a New Look -- and It's A+

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Since its initial launch in 2018, Higher Education Skincare's mission has been to provide intelligent skincare to an intelligent generation.

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  • Since its initial launch in 2018, Higher Education Skincare's mission has been to provide intelligent skincare to an intelligent generation.
  • This means, the brand does whatever it takes to stay on course with the Higher Education mission and its sustainability objectives.
  • Higher Education Skincare's passion and commitment to inclusive, cruelty-free, USA-made, vegan and sustainably produced products drives the brand in its purposeful approach to skincare.
  • To view Higher Education Skincare's new packaging, visithighereducationskincare.comand follow Higher Education Skincare @ highereducationskincare .

Homeschooling on the Homefront

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Army Wife Talk Radio is the longest running podcast of its kindsince 2005and reaches thousands of US military families worldwide.

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  • Army Wife Talk Radio is the longest running podcast of its kindsince 2005and reaches thousands of US military families worldwide.
  • If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about how homeschooling empowers military families to provide the best education possible to their children, tune in to Gena's interview on Army Wife Talk Radio .
  • The Old Schoolhouse ( www.theoldschoolhouse.com ) is a privately held corporation that publishes the industry-leading homeschool education print magazine, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, as well as hundreds of books and planning support tools for homeschooling families.
  • Established in 2001, The Old Schoolhouse is focused on providing high-quality, encouraging, affordable solutions for homeschooling families.