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TAVO Media Group Partners with Psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris to Build a Brand Focused on Anxiety Treatment for Children, Adults, and Families

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAVO Media Group ( www.tavomediagroup.com ) announces its partnership with psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris ( www.drcarlagabris.com )  to develop a comprehensive brand strategy promoting her practice as a specialist in anxiety treatment for children, adults, and families.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAVO Media Group ( www.tavomediagroup.com ) announces its partnership with psychologist Dr. Carla Gabris ( www.drcarlagabris.com )  to develop a comprehensive brand strategy promoting her practice as a specialist in anxiety treatment for children, adults, and families.
  • The collaboration between TAVO and Dr. Gabris aims to build a brand raising awareness about the importance of mental health in children, adults, and families while showcasing Dr. Gabris' expertise and unique treatment approach.
  • The collaboration between TAVO Media Group and Dr. Gabris represents an exciting opportunity to positively impact the mental health landscape.
  • By combining Dr. Gabris' expertise with TAVO Media Group's branding and marketing capabilities, the partnership aims to provide essential resources and support to individuals and families struggling with anxiety-related challenges.

New Schools Data Examine Violent Incidents, Bullying, Drug Possession, 'Restorative' Practices, Security Staff, and More

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A collection of new data sheds light on the state of school crime and safety, as well as the school environment, in U.S. public schools, including a finding that 76 percent of public schools prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones during school hours. Also, 90 percent of public schools said they increased social and emotional support for students in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021-22, according to the new survey results from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

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  • In addition, 67 percent of public schools recorded at least one violent incident in 2021-22.
  • "These critically important data reveal some of the challenges public schools face in keeping the focus on teaching and learning, such as violence, drug use, and bullying," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
  • "At the same time, we gain insights into ways public schools are stepping up with supports beyond academics, such as the finding that nine in ten public schools increased social and emotional supports for students."
  • The new data come from NCES's School Survey on Crime and Safety , a nationally representative survey of about 4,800 public elementary and secondary schools.

ASM Global Secures Major Naming Rights Deal for Sweden’s National Soccer Stadium to Be Known as Strawberry Arena

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Monday, January 15, 2024

ASM Global today announced a new naming rights partnership with Strawberry Hotel Group beginning in July which will rename the former Friends Arena in Stockholm – a mainstay of major live entertainment experiences – to Strawberry Arena.

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  • ASM Global today announced a new naming rights partnership with Strawberry Hotel Group beginning in July which will rename the former Friends Arena in Stockholm – a mainstay of major live entertainment experiences – to Strawberry Arena.
  • Venue operator ASM Global and new naming rights partner Strawberry – which has over 240 hotels in the region – plan to increase the already market-leading live entertainment experiences to guests, fans, members, customers and artists alike.
  • Petter Stordalen, owner, and founder of Strawberry, said, "The new name, Strawberry Arena, symbolizes experience and diversity, setting the arena as a place for energy, courage and enthusiasm.
  • "In July, the arena will change its name to Strawberry Arena, and this is a major milestone for our group and our history in Sweden.

Newly-Published Spiritual Memoir Helps Women Accept Help And Feel Supported Amid Struggles With Bullying, Abortion, Sexual Abuse, And More

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Despite daily bullying and fights she faced on 14th Parkwood and Swan Street, White handled her problems herself.

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  • Despite daily bullying and fights she faced on 14th Parkwood and Swan Street, White handled her problems herself.
  • Amid her five abortions before she turned 21, White’s life was a constant battle with abuse and sexual habits.
  • Her life continued to change as she sought God’s plan for her life and listened intently to His voice.
  • “I believe this book will be an inspiration to teen girls who might be going through or have gone through struggles such as abortion, sexual abuse, bullying, and sexual habits,” White asserts.

HOLLYWOOD COMMISSION RELEASES RESULTS OF 2022-23 ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CULTURE & CLIMATE SURVEY

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Commission, the leading organization working in partnership with 26 of the most influential entertainment industry companies, unions and guilds, academies, and talent agencies to end discrimination, harassment, bullying, and abuse in the entertainment industry, today released the results of its 2022-23 Entertainment Industry Survey. An industry-wide temperature check, assessing what progress has been made and where workers still need support, the survey provides a critical update on the Commission's first 2019-20 survey.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Commission, the leading organization working in partnership with 26 of the most influential entertainment industry companies, unions and guilds, academies, and talent agencies to end discrimination, harassment, bullying, and abuse in the entertainment industry, today released the results of its 2022-23 Entertainment Industry Survey.
  • The survey polled 5,259 anonymous workers; from their responses, the Commission conducted an extensive data analysis to find the larger overall trends in the industry.
  • The survey report is not a report card on any individual company or organization, but rather a snapshot of where the industry as a whole is now.
  • The full 2022-23 Entertainment Industry Survey report may be found at www.hollywoodcommission.org .

Year 9 is often seen as the 'lost year'. Here's what schools are trying to keep kids engaged

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Whatever the reason, many high school teachers say something significant happens to school engagement levels around Year 9.

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  • Whatever the reason, many high school teachers say something significant happens to school engagement levels around Year 9.
  • Read more:
    20% of Australian students don't finish high school: non-mainstream schools have a lot to teach us about helping kids stay

Lost, disengaged and ‘in never-never land’

  • One Year 9 teacher told me students at this age see themselves
    as that in-between stage.
  • What if I’m neither?’ Students at this age often strongly feel they no longer fit in.
  • Year 9 teachers described this year to me as “the lost year”, where students often drift off to “never-never land”.
  • This suggests an opportunity for schools to design their Year 9 curriculum to help these students see the relevance of school.

Specialist Year 9 programs

  • Some schools have implemented specialist programs for Year 9.
  • Some have large-scale residential programs, where students live and learn away from home for extended periods.
  • Other programs focus on students learning about and through their local communities.
  • Other programs are conducted entirely offsite over the course of a term.

A different approach

  • In the Renewal program, the careers unit and mock job interviews are done at the start of the year to support students to get part-time employment.
  • Students are given more agency than a traditional approach would allow.
  • School work might be done, for example, via essay-writing, painting, drawing, in the form of a radio interview or other formats.
  • The kids have more opportunity in regards to choosing their own destination […] to be able to find their own learning.

Resonating with students’ lives

  • The success of Year 9 programs hinges on a tailored curriculum that resonates with students’ lives, taught by teachers dedicated to fostering strong connections.
  • Read more:
    'I would like to go to university': flexi school students share their goals in Australia-first survey


Josh Ambrosy is on the board of Outdoors Victoria, the state not-for-profit peak body. He runs professional development sessions related to Year 9 programs and other middle years curricula.

Citi Markets to Donate Over $6.6 Million to Education-Focused Non-Profit Organizations

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Citi today announced that it will donate over $6.6 million in support of education-focused non-profit organizations as part of its 2023 e for education campaign.

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  • Citi today announced that it will donate over $6.6 million in support of education-focused non-profit organizations as part of its 2023 e for education campaign.
  • With this donation, the campaign is set to donate over $73 million in aggregate since its inception in 2013, and has helped non-profit organizations support over 2 million young people.
  • Citi Markets donates a percentage of business proceeds traded electronically during an annual eight-week campaign from September to October.
  • Citi works with 13 non-profit partners globally that support the right to education for all children.

Preteen Co-Authors Book For Children About Remembering One's Value in Challenging Circumstances

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Cydnee's co-author, her mother Cheree--a New York State judge since 2008–said that in talking to Cydnee about certain experiences she was having, they both envisioned a collaborative effort to write the book. "We hope the book will inspire young people–and maybe some adults--to embrace their inherent value, even as they encounter life obstacles."

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  • Cydnee is a vibrant student who is gifted in the performing arts.
  • She has frequently sung the National Anthem publicly, has acted in school plays, is proficient in six genres of dance, and plays the piano.
  • Also, in November 2023, the fifth-grader was elected president of her school's student council.
  • "We hope the book will inspire young people–and maybe some adults--to embrace their inherent value, even as they encounter life obstacles."

Schulte Roth & Zabel Elects Six New Partners and Promotes Seven to Special Counsel

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.

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  • The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.
  • “We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments and potential of these attorneys who have the insight, creativity and focus that define Schulte Roth & Zabel,” said David Efron, co-managing partner of the firm.
  • “Their capabilities and experience reflect the diversity of service our clients demand.”
    “The specialized expertise of our newly promoted partners and special counsel is particularly impressive,” said Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner of Schulte.
  • Sean’s experience also includes advising public company boards of directors and management teams on activism preparedness and defense.

Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

“Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.” These are just some headlines about the occasionally tragic effects of violent school bullying in South African schools – and, unfortunately, the problem runs deep.

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  • “Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.” These are just some headlines about the occasionally tragic effects of violent school bullying in South African schools – and, unfortunately, the problem runs deep.
  • This aimed to empower schools in identifying and addressing security threats, aligning with international conventions and national legislation on child rights and safety.
  • Research I’ve conducted with colleagues on the nature of bullying in South African schools unfortunately shows that such measures are likely ineffective.
  • Our results provide evidence that bullying and victimisation should not be thought of strictly as opposing behaviours, but as a symbiotic relationship.
  • Understanding this complexity is important for shaping effective anti-bullying programmes, which should focus on the school as a system rather than on individual learners.

What learners told us

  • It was the first nationally representative study of this kind, where learners were asked about the types of bullying that they were victims and perpetrators of.
  • We found that for all forms of bullying, being a perpetrator was significantly related to being a victim of bullying.
  • Learners who had information about them posted online were 13 times more likely to post information online about others.

What lowers the risk of bullying?

  • Students who felt exposed to unfair treatment by teachers were more likely to be bullied.
  • These trends were very similar across the types of bullying.
  • It is clear that school principals and teachers need to foster a positive and inclusive school environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Targeted programmes


In the pursuit of safer schools, the discourse must move beyond awareness to designing targeted programmes that are based on evidence. Only through such comprehensive insights can we hope to develop strategies that genuinely resonate with the complex realities faced by students in the country.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study was funded by the Department of Basic Education. Andrea Juan holds an honorary research fellowship at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Law.