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Reybold Group Unveils Plans for Pencader Corporate Center, A New Retail Development in Newark, Delaware

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Reybold Group , a leading multigenerational real estate company specializing in residential communities and commercial properties, has unveiled plans for its Pencader Corporate Center in Newark, Delaware.

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  • Reybold Group , a leading multigenerational real estate company specializing in residential communities and commercial properties, has unveiled plans for its Pencader Corporate Center in Newark, Delaware.
  • This new 17.25-acre development further underscores Reybold Group's commitment to expanding its renowned residential real estate portfolio into a diverse blend of retail, office, and community spaces.
  • "The unveiling of Pencader Corporate Center marks a milestone in Reybold Group's journey.
  • For more information on retail leasing at Pencader Corporate Center, please contact Jen Corbett at [email protected] .

KinderCare Learning Companies Expands Scholarship Program for 2024-2025 School Year

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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KinderCare Learning Companies® today announced that it is expanding scholarship eligibility to include alumni from all of the company’s brands across the country for the 2024-2025 school year.

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  • KinderCare Learning Companies® today announced that it is expanding scholarship eligibility to include alumni from all of the company’s brands across the country for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • The KinderCare Learning Companies’ Kids Scholarship Fund celebrates the achievements of college-bound alumni from across its family of brands, including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions Before- and After-School Programs and Crème de la Crème Early Learning Centers.
  • Since its inception in 2019, the scholarship program has been awarded to 100 students from across the country.
  • Former recipients are encouraged to re-apply, as the program is renewable.

PLTW Announces Joel Kupperstein as EVP and Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis that equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, biomedical science and more, announced today that Joel Kupperstein will join the organization as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Product Officer.

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  • Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis that equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, biomedical science and more, announced today that Joel Kupperstein will join the organization as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Product Officer.
  • Kupperstein will lead PLTW’s product vision and strategy, including planning, research, development, delivery of new products, and enhancements of existing products.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212313694/en/
    Joel Kupperstein has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Joel is an impressive leader, and his significant expertise in education and product strategy make him a great fit for our current and future work at PLTW,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO.
  • He will assume the role of EVP and Chief Product Officer effective Monday, December 18, 2023.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Expands Filtration Capabilities with Launch of Combined Lead and PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) Filter

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) announced today the launch of its first combined lead-, PFOA- and PFOS-reducing filter integrated into Elkay® bottle filling stations and faucets for schools, hospitals, airports and other commercial and residential applications.

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  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) announced today the launch of its first combined lead-, PFOA- and PFOS-reducing filter integrated into Elkay® bottle filling stations and faucets for schools, hospitals, airports and other commercial and residential applications.
  • There are additional environmental benefits as well, with each filter eliminating the use of 14,400 single-use 20-ounce plastic water bottles.
  • “We are thrilled to have achieved such an important milestone in adding effective and certified PFOA and PFOS filtration to our leading portfolio of filtration solutions,” said Scott Nielsen, Director of Filtration for Zurn Elkay.
  • “We will continue to always strive to offer our customers the very best in drinking water filtration solutions.”

Independent study finds that Amplify Science K–5 fulfills mission of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and supports literacy instruction

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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The results show that Amplify Science K–5 improves students’ proficiency with science and enriches their science vocabulary knowledge and usage.

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  • The results show that Amplify Science K–5 improves students’ proficiency with science and enriches their science vocabulary knowledge and usage.
  • First grade students in classrooms that used Amplify Science significantly outperformed students in comparison classrooms on NGSS-focused three-dimensional learning and science vocabulary.
  • As the Lawrence’s first curriculum designed to address three-dimensional science standards, Amplify Science reflects state-of-the-art practices in science teaching and learning.
  • “We are thrilled to share this efficacy study of our NGSS-designed Amplify Science curriculum,” said Matt Reed, vice president of science at Amplify.

United States Edtech Market Insights Report 2023-2028: A $73.22 Billion Featuring Key Vendors - McGraw Hill, Pearson, Chegg, Bright Horizons, Skillsoft - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Edtech companies in the US offer diverse digital learning platforms that cater to learners of all ages and educational levels.

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  • Edtech companies in the US offer diverse digital learning platforms that cater to learners of all ages and educational levels.
  • One of the key trends in the US Edtech market is the focus on personalized learning experiences.
  • The US Edtech sector has experienced substantial investment from various sources, including venture capital firms, private equity, and traditional educational institutions.
  • This introduction set a precedent for integrating advanced AI into language learning, potentially motivating other Edtech players to adopt similar AI-driven enhancements.

Blue Bird and Generate Capital Establish "Clean Bus Solutions," a Fleet Electrification-as-a-Service Joint Venture

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The JV will help school districts accelerate the electrification of their fleets while delivering new revenue and profit streams to Blue Bird and its dealers.

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  • The JV will help school districts accelerate the electrification of their fleets while delivering new revenue and profit streams to Blue Bird and its dealers.
  • Blue Bird’s customers are poised to benefit greatly from Generate’s sustainable investment expertise and flexible financial resources,” said Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.
  • “Through the JV, school districts will continue to be supported by Blue Bird and the dealers they have known and trusted for many years.
  • facility which will enable Blue Bird to significantly increase its production of electric school buses, with capacity of up to 5,000 EVs annually in the years to come.

Metro Nashville Public Schools Partner with Curio Digital Therapeutics to Provide Maternal Mental Health Support to Teachers-Nashville, TN

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc., a leading provider of evidence-based digital solutions for female-focused mental health and wellness, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Metro Nashville Public Schools system (MNPS).

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  • Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc., a leading provider of evidence-based digital solutions for female-focused mental health and wellness, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Metro Nashville Public Schools system (MNPS).
  • MamaLiftTM is designed to support mothers at every stage of their journey, from conception to the first year of their baby's life.
  • MNPS is the largest union of public school teachers in the Metro area, representing over 6,500 educators across 150 schools.
  • "We are always looking for ways to support our members' health and well-being, especially during these challenging times.

Amplify Science earns an “all-green” rating from EdReports

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Amplify , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that Amplify Science for grades K-5 earned an “all-green ” evaluation from EdReports.

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  • Amplify , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that Amplify Science for grades K-5 earned an “all-green ” evaluation from EdReports.
  • The Amplify Science program for middle school grades (6-8) had already earned this rating as part of EdReports’ review of science curriculum in 2019 .
  • Developed in partnership with the science education experts at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, Amplify Science reflects state-of-the-art practices in science teaching and learning.
  • “We are honored to earn this ‘all-green’ rating from EdReports in K–5 science education,” said Matt Reed, vice president of science at Amplify.

Playaway Products New Spanish-language Audiobooks Will Help Libraries and Schools Serve Multilingual Communities

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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    Despite Spanish being the most spoken non-English language in U.S. homes,1 many libraries have a limited selection of Spanish content.
  • “Playaway Products is committed to helping schools and libraries evolve alongside their communities, which is why we’re expanding our multilingual content offering,” explained Gene LaMarca, Playaway Products CEO.
  • The new collection of Playaway Audiobooks will help schools and libraries adapt to their communities and meet the needs of native Spanish speakers, heritage speakers, and Spanish students alike.
  • Playaway Products also plans to build relationships with organizations that promote literacy and Spanish-language content and is currently exploring partnerships with additional Spanish publishers to access more titles.