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Independent Study Is the Jumbo Shrimp of Education

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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    When done right, independent study means students get one-on-one attention from teachers.
  • Ideally, independent study should address individual student needs and learning styles, enabling them to complete their academics outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Independent study programs ought to apply the district-adopted curriculum which can range from A-G courses and Advanced Placement to Intervention or Personalization.
  • Ongoing teacher training and professional development in independent study and pedagogy is essential, whether in-person, hybrid or online.

JAKKS Pacific Announces Multi-Year Renewal for Global Rights to ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), the leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announced today a multi-year renewal with Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands for rights to the beloved childrens brand and Emmy-winning hit PBS KIDS series Daniel Tigers Neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), the leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announced today a multi-year renewal with Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands for rights to the beloved childrens brand and Emmy-winning hit PBS KIDS series Daniel Tigers Neighborhood.
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    Daniel Tiger by JAKKS Pacific (Photo: Business Wire)
    The license renewal provides JAKKS with additional opportunities to expand its offerings for Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, a top preschool license for the company, in 2022, when the series celebrates 10 years on PBS KIDS.
  • JAKKS Pacific has been a tremendous partner for Daniel Tigers Neighborhood since the series launch, said Kyra Halperin, Co-VP of Consumer Products for 9 Story Brands.
  • 9 Story Brands manages merchandising rights for top childrens properties including Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Colorforms, Wild Kratts, Super Why!

Schrödinger Awarded Grant to Accelerate Drug Discovery in Women’s Health

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Schrdinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR), whose physics-based software platform is transforming the way therapeutics and materials are discovered, today announced it has been awarded a two-year, $4.9 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support a global womens health initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Schrdinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR), whose physics-based software platform is transforming the way therapeutics and materials are discovered, today announced it has been awarded a two-year, $4.9 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support a global womens health initiative.
  • The grant is part of a Gates Foundation initiative aimed at accelerating emerging opportunities to advance the field of contraceptive drug discovery.
  • Schrdinger will leverage its computationally driven structure-based drug discovery platform to identify novel, high-affinity, selective small molecule leads for a specific ovarian protein during this initial project.
  • Schrdinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods.

Ohio’s Direct 529 Plan Receives Silver Rating from Morningstar

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Ohios 529 Plan is pleased to announce that the CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Plan maintained its silver rating for the ninth year in a row.

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  • Ohios 529 Plan is pleased to announce that the CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Plan maintained its silver rating for the ninth year in a row.
  • Ohios Direct 529 Plan ranked positive in all four pillars, making it one of only eight plans nationwide to do so.
  • Ohios Direct 529 Plan is one of only two 529 college savings plans nationwide to earn a 5-Cap rating for both residents and non-residents, as of June 30, 2021.
  • Ohios 529 Plan is offered as the CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Savings Plan and the Blackrock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan, which is offered and marketed through BlackRock and sold through professional financial advisors.

Black Friday UPPAbaby Vista Deals (2021): Best Early VISTA & VISTA V2 Stroller Deals Revealed by Save Bubble

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Click here to compare the entire range of deals at Walmarts Black Friday sale and click here to shop Amazons latest Black Friday sales.

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  • Click here to compare the entire range of deals at Walmarts Black Friday sale and click here to shop Amazons latest Black Friday sales.
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UNest Raises $26 Million in Series B Funding to Empower Parents to Build a Better Future for the Talent of Tomorrow

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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UNest is addressing an important investment and advice gap, said Jennifer Ball, Head of US Marketing for Franklin Templeton, who will be joining the UNest board.

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  • UNest is addressing an important investment and advice gap, said Jennifer Ball, Head of US Marketing for Franklin Templeton, who will be joining the UNest board.
  • Millennials and Gen Z are looking for easier ways to manage their money, and UNest is at the forefront of the digital transformation revolutionizing the financial industry.
  • We are excited to embark on this journey with UNest as the company starts a new chapter.
  • UNest is a purpose-driven fintech company empowering parents to invest and save for their kids future.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference Call

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.

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  • The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.
  • The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (toll/international) or (877) 407-3982 (toll free).
  • A replay of the conference call will be available via the internet and telephone.
  • The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

BusyKid Honors Its Top Financial Whiz Kids for 2021

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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For the second consecutive year, BusyKid is honoring its Best of the Best at using its financial education platform.

Key Points: 
  • For the second consecutive year, BusyKid is honoring its Best of the Best at using its financial education platform.
  • To say this class of Whiz Kids took us by surprise would be an understatement, said BusyKid CEO Gregg Murset.
  • We congratulate all our Whiz Kids, as well as their parents, for achieving a high level of financial success through our app, added Murset.
  • Here are BusyKids Best of the Best for 2021, which includes 43 kids capturing the honor for a second time (designated with an asterisk).

What to Expect and BabyCenter Launch Innovative Baby Registry Builder Tool

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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What to Expect and BabyCenter , part of the Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting (EHG P&P) platform, have launched Registry Builder, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to simplify the baby registry creation process.

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  • What to Expect and BabyCenter , part of the Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting (EHG P&P) platform, have launched Registry Builder, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to simplify the baby registry creation process.
  • With our new What to Expect baby registry builder, were here to help a mama out, holding parents hands as they navigate the big world of baby gear.
  • The Registry Builder, which can be found on What to Expect and BabyCenter sites and apps, incorporates a simple quiz to identify and recommend those baby registries that best meet users needs.
  • At launch, Registry Builder connects with many of the most popular baby registry sites, including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY, Crate& Kids, Pottery Barn Kids, Target, and Walmart.

Gabb Wireless Launches Gabb Watch Lite as New Entry-Point to Technology Use

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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The Gabb Watch Lite is seen as the first step in kid safe tech with the Gabb Watch being step two and the Gabb Phone Z2 as step three and four depending on the level of service parents choose.

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  • The Gabb Watch Lite is seen as the first step in kid safe tech with the Gabb Watch being step two and the Gabb Phone Z2 as step three and four depending on the level of service parents choose.
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    Gabb Wireless introduces the new Gabb Watch Lite.
  • As part of the Gabb Watch Lite launch, Gabb Wireless is unveiling a new feature called Gabb Moji - a simple way for young kids to communicate with their parents through emojis on their Gabb devices.
  • To accompany this new watch rollout, Gabb Wireless is also launching an assortment of accessories to provide kids different ways to wear the Gabb Watch Lite.