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Carnegie Learning Announces LiveHint AI™

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Carnegie Learning has spent 25 years researching how the human brain learns best and building educational solutions that align closely to the ACT-R cognitive architecture: the world’s most comprehensive theory of how the mind works, developed by Carnegie Learning co-founder John Anderson .

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  • Carnegie Learning has spent 25 years researching how the human brain learns best and building educational solutions that align closely to the ACT-R cognitive architecture: the world’s most comprehensive theory of how the mind works, developed by Carnegie Learning co-founder John Anderson .
  • The Carnegie Learning team responsible for LiveHint AI is led by Dr. Steve Ritter , the Chief Scientist and one of the company’s co-founders.
  • Barry Malkin, CEO of Carnegie Learning, remarked, "It's with immense pride that we introduce LiveHint AI today.
  • With the introduction of LiveHint AI, Carnegie Learning continues to lead the charge in AI and education, collaborating with the top researchers in the world to push the boundaries of AI's potential to enhance student learning experiences.

Hip Hop Public Health and Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Introduce the “Paste Time” Educator Toolkit to Help Teachers Integrate Oral Health Education Into the Classroom

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program and Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) announce the development of the Paste Time Educator Toolkit, a free, online educational teaching resource to help educators include oral health education in their curriculum.

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  • The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program and Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) announce the development of the Paste Time Educator Toolkit, a free, online educational teaching resource to help educators include oral health education in their curriculum.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130875223/en/
    The Paste Time Educator Toolkit was developed by health and education experts, with input from Hip Hop Public Health’s Educator Review Group.
  • Available at https://www.hhph.org/toolkit/paste-time , the Paste Time Educator Toolkit provides resources for teachers to easily integrate oral health education into learning in and outside the classroom.
  • "That's why we've created the Paste Time Educator Toolkit – where music takes center stage to make oral health education engaging and fun.

Bright Horizons Named a 2023 Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) today announced that it has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe, joining a remarkable list of employers across the state.

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  • Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) today announced that it has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe, joining a remarkable list of employers across the state.
  • In the 16th annual employee-based survey project from the Boston Globe, Bright Horizons ranked 9th in the largest companies category, and was the only education and care company to make the list.
  • “The work we do is deeply consequential and has a lasting impact on the lives of others through education and care,” said Stephen Kramer, CEO of Bright Horizons.
  • Moreover, Bright Horizons offers teachers and center staff the opportunity to earn a college degree for free through its first-of-its-kind program, the Horizons Teacher Degree Program .

Amid Ongoing National Literacy Crisis, Boost Reading Demonstrates Strong Outcomes for Academically Vulnerable Students

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Students in grades K–5—including English/multilingual learners—who used Boost Reading for 30 minutes a week significantly outperformed their peers.

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  • Students in grades K–5—including English/multilingual learners—who used Boost Reading for 30 minutes a week significantly outperformed their peers.
  • Students at risk for reading difficulty who used Boost Reading were 26 percent more likely than students not using Boost Reading to meet or exceed grade-level benchmarks by the end of the school year.
  • The study compared more than 43,000 K–5 students who used Boost Reading for at least 30 minutes a week with a group of more than 130,000 students who did not use Boost Reading, matched on key student and school characteristics.
  • Boost Reading aligns with Amplify’s other early literacy programs and pairs with Boost Lectura to provide personalized English and Spanish instructional parity.

NSTA Reveals List of the Best STEM Books for K-12 Students

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its seventh annual list of “ Best STEM Books K-12 .” This list—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC)—provides recommendations about the best trade books with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its seventh annual list of “ Best STEM Books K-12 .” This list—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC)—provides recommendations about the best trade books with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • “This year’s selection of STEM books includes engaging stories and beautiful illustrations that are bound to spark students’ imaginations and keep the pages turning,” said Erika Shugart, Ph.D., CEO and Executive Director of NSTA.
  • The panel based their decision on their extensive knowledge and looked for the very best STEM books that they believed would inspire K-12 students.
  • The Best K-12 Books is a joint venture between NSTA and the CBC.

PowerSchool and Learnbase Partner to Drive Digital Transformation of Education in Brazil

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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The partnership with Learnbase will support the expansion of PowerSchool’s channel partner program and deliver PowerSchool Schoology Learning , PowerSchool SIS , PowerSchool Enrollment , and PowerSchool Ecollect Forms to education institutions in Brazil.

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  • The partnership with Learnbase will support the expansion of PowerSchool’s channel partner program and deliver PowerSchool Schoology Learning , PowerSchool SIS , PowerSchool Enrollment , and PowerSchool Ecollect Forms to education institutions in Brazil.
  • “We are excited to partner with Learnbase to empower educational institutions across Brazil with industry leading, cloud-based education technology,” said Stewart Monk, Senior Vice President & General Manager, International at PowerSchool.
  • “We are aligned on our commitment to enhance student outcomes and look forward to partnering with Learnbase to continue enabling the digital transformation of education in Brazil.”
    The Learnbase partnership will focus on supporting educators and the over 40 million enrolled students throughout Brazil.
  • “We at Learnbase are thrilled to partner with PowerSchool, a global leader in education technology solutions.

Munchkin Extends Radiant Colors Donation to #GivingTuesday to Benefit Inclusive Education; Announces Sesame Workshop, EmbraceRace and Roots ConnectED as the 2023 Donation Recipients

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Through its Radiant Colors program, Munchkin donates 100% of profits from Munchkin.com every Monday to organizations that support anti‑racism and inclusive education for our youngest generation.

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  • Through its Radiant Colors program, Munchkin donates 100% of profits from Munchkin.com every Monday to organizations that support anti‑racism and inclusive education for our youngest generation.
  • “Radiant Colors was born from greater cultural recognition and calls to right the wrongs of racial injustices in our country,” said Diana Barnes, “DB,” Chief Brand Officer & Creative Director and head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Munchkin.
  • “As the leading baby lifestyle brand, Munchkin – and our employees – is deeply invested in creating an equitable world for every child by eradicating racism.
  • Since its inception, Radiant Colors has provided funding to eight nonprofits, 823 classroom projects, and 595 teachers in all 50 states across the U.S.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Launches Annual Holiday Campaign With $75,000 Pledge to Children's Hospitals Across Tennessee

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven children’s hospitals across the state.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven children’s hospitals across the state.
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee is the state’s largest independent dental benefits carrier with 1.4 million lives covered.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 443,000 locations.
  • With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves.

Working Parents: Tis’ the Season for Stress and Mom Guilt?

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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According to a survey of 500 employed U.S. parents of young children, commissioned by Bright Horizons and conducted by Opinium, among working parents who have increased stress levels during the holidays, 68% report that juggling work and child care is one of the top sources of increased stress during the holiday season.

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  • According to a survey of 500 employed U.S. parents of young children, commissioned by Bright Horizons and conducted by Opinium, among working parents who have increased stress levels during the holidays, 68% report that juggling work and child care is one of the top sources of increased stress during the holiday season.
  • One area where working parents increasingly need support amid the holiday season is child care, with nearly half (47%) reporting that working while their children are on break has left them needing additional help.
  • Employers need to provide these benefits to parents not only in the holiday season but year-round to lessen the load and alleviate working parent guilt.
  • The survey was administered to 500 employed U.S. adults (part-time or full-time) with children ages 0-12 years of age between October 13-17, 2023 by Opinium.

Blue Bird Announces Refinancing of Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that on November 17, 2023 the Company completed the refinancing of its credit facilities and entered into a new five-year credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions as lenders, led by BMO Capital Markets with Joint Lead Arranger partners, including Bank of America.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that on November 17, 2023 the Company completed the refinancing of its credit facilities and entered into a new five-year credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions as lenders, led by BMO Capital Markets with Joint Lead Arranger partners, including Bank of America.
  • The Credit Agreement provides for a $100 million term loan and a $150 million revolving credit facility, each maturing on November 17, 2028.
  • The Credit Agreement replaces the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 12, 2016.
  • “The refinancing of our credit facilities is in line with our strategic objectives and provides Blue Bird with stability and flexibility to execute on our profitable-growth plans,” said Razvan Radulescu, CFO of Blue Bird Corporation.