Language acquisition

Mobile-First Learning Platform Opus Raises $2 Million Funding Round Led by Gutter Capital

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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In October 2020, Opus launched to provide mobile-first training to businesses with a large distributed deskless workforce --- the 110 million American workers who are working in frontline jobs in restaurants, ghost kitchens, universities, facilities companies, retail, construction, and sports. The company was founded by CEO Rachael Nemeth and VP Engineering Jeffrey Silver.

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  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opus, a mobile-first learning platform for frontline workers, today announced the completion of a $2 million funding round.
  • The investment is led by Gutter Capital, joined by Metrodora Ventures, with participation from existing investors.
  • This was the first core investment for Gutter Capital, led by Co-Founder & Managing Partner Dan Teran.
  • "I've known Rachael, Jeff, and Vince for many years and am thrilled to make Opus the first core investment at Gutter Capital.

Lexia Learning Launches Customer Advisory Board to Deepen Educator Insights, Relationships, and Collaboration

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, today announced the formation of its customer advisory board, a group of key customers who will support the companys goal of helping more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.

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  • Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, today announced the formation of its customer advisory board, a group of key customers who will support the companys goal of helping more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.
  • The Customer Advisory Board consists of school district leadership from across the United States:
    Lynmara Coln is the director of English learner programs and services at Prince William County Schools in Virginia.
  • With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.
  • The Cambium family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia Learning, Learning A-Z, Voyager Sopris Learning, ExploreLearning, Time4Learning, and Kurzweil Education.

UMeWorld Launches AI-Powered English Learning Centers in China

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Technology, Computational linguistics, Cybernetics, Assistive technology, Speech synthesis, Artificial intelligence, Speech recognition, Language acquisition

Easy Learn combines artificial intelligence with human tutors to deliver personalized one on one English learning for Grade 5 to University level students.

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  • Easy Learn combines artificial intelligence with human tutors to deliver personalized one on one English learning for Grade 5 to University level students.
  • With this acquisition, UMeWorld will be able to setup both corporate-owned or franchised centers within the licensed area.
  • Easy Learn uses the latest AI technologies including block symmetric learning, batch memory learning, speech-to-text and text-to-speech techniques to effectively teach English.
  • UMeWorld plans to launch 100 Easy Learn centers in Southern China within the next 12 months.

Wordbank Partners with Colorado Office of Early Childhood

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Ethnic groups in Africa, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, CDHS, Somalis, Family support, Continents, Ethnic groups

The CDHS Office of Early Childhood provides "collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports."

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  • The CDHS Office of Early Childhood provides "collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports."
  • The OEC has partnered with Wordbank in the development, design, and multilingual translation of several of these resources for US Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Somali, and Vietnamese communities in Colorado.
  • Working with the Office of Early Childhood is a natural fit with our values and a chance to positively impact ourColorado multicultural communities.
  • The mission of the CDHS Office of Early Childhood is to support families and communities so every child thrives.

Versar, Inc. Completes Acquisition of an Environmental Services Business Unit from Black & Veatch

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Black & Veatch, Veatch, Ramboll Environ, Language acquisition, Articles, Companies, Service companies

The acquisition of BVESB is consistent with Versar's strategic focus of growing Versar's Environmental Services Group by enhancing its capabilities within environmental remediation and site restoration through the addition of talented engineers and scientists to the franchise.

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  • The acquisition of BVESB is consistent with Versar's strategic focus of growing Versar's Environmental Services Group by enhancing its capabilities within environmental remediation and site restoration through the addition of talented engineers and scientists to the franchise.
  • "We are excited to combine the talent and experience of the Black & Veatch team with those of Versar to bolster the combined company's credentials and experience.
  • Together, we broaden the solutions Versar can provide to our clients in the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency," said Suzanne Bates, Senior Vice President who leads Versar's Environmental Services Group and Security Services segment.
  • With the acquisition of BVESB, Versar is enhancing its existing environmental services offering with a team of specialists from a firm with an impeccable reputation, Black & Veatch.

Chatterbug Introduces a New Way of Learning a Language with its Video-based “Streams” Mobile App

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Education, Technology, Audio, Video, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Other Education, Internet, Articles, Education, Learning, Memory, Learning to read, Lexicography, Language, Vocabulary, Language acquisition, Language immersion, Flashcard, Memorization

Chatterbug, an online language learning system created by the co-founders of GitHub, is announcing the release of Streams , a mobile app that introduces an entirely new way of learning a language - through video-based language immersion that is as entertaining as it is effective.

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  • Chatterbug, an online language learning system created by the co-founders of GitHub, is announcing the release of Streams , a mobile app that introduces an entirely new way of learning a language - through video-based language immersion that is as entertaining as it is effective.
  • Unlike existing language apps, which emphasize vocabulary memorization, Streams embraces the philosophy that language is much more than just learning words and translations.
  • Its immersive approach is modeled after the same way a child learns language - by listening to and interacting with real humans.
  • Scott Chacon, CEO and Co-Founder of Chatterbug: Language learning is 90% exposure, and is much more than just learning words from a flashcard.

National Media Organization Taps Philadelphia Latino News Outlet to Report on Country’s Workforce Development Crisis

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Articles, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Neurolinguistics, Sociology of language, Multimedia, News, Language, Academic disciplines

Many local news organizations are interested in learning how to match journalism projects with funders in their markets.

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  • Many local news organizations are interested in learning how to match journalism projects with funders in their markets.
  • Based in Philadelphia, it focuses on documenting the Best of the American Latino Experience, using multimedia, multilingual and multicultural approaches.
  • More than 3,000 newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, directories, pure plays and research & development partners, are active members.
  • LMA assists local media companies with their transformation strategies via cutting-edge programs, conferences, webinars, research and training.

ByNext Acquires WashBox to Accelerate Expansion Into Los Angeles Market

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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The WashBox acquisition will accelerate ByNext's expansion into a new market and solidify its position as a national leader in the home services space.

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  • The WashBox acquisition will accelerate ByNext's expansion into a new market and solidify its position as a national leader in the home services space.
  • The acquisition of WashBox and its integration onto our powerful technology platform expedites a strategic move to the West Coast and opportunity to scale," said Kam Saifi, ByNext CEO.
  • Additionally, we're thrilled to have Shay Kalmanovich, the current CEO WashBox, join the ByNext team.
  • Kalmanovich will assume the position of VP and General Manager of West Coast at ByNext, with an initial focus on growth in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Maritere R. Bellas New Children's Book I Have A Secret/Tengo Un Secreto Offers Hope And Inspiration For Bilingual Families And Young Readers

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Spanish Empire, Language acquisition, Countries, New Spain, PUERTO RICO, Multilingualism, Language

Maritere's story offers a valuable tool for families raising bilingual children that may struggle with preserving their native language at home.

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  • Maritere's story offers a valuable tool for families raising bilingual children that may struggle with preserving their native language at home.
  • Maritere writes from personal experience as a parent who has raised two children speaking two languages and sharing three cultures.
  • Maritere R. Bellas combined her passion for writing and her devotion to motherhood to create a diverse platform of resources for parents looking to raise bilingual, multilingual and multicultural children.
  • Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she lives in Southern California, where she writes, plays tennis and enjoys cooking.

Free Bilingual Texting Service Helps Parents Worried About Their Child's Speech and Language Development

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Medical specialties, Human behavior, Human communication, Dyslexia, Speech and language pathology, Language acquisition, Communication disorders, Applied linguistics, Caregiver, Speech-language pathology, Language disorder, Language development

Speech and language disorders are among the most common disorders that young children experience.

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  • Speech and language disorders are among the most common disorders that young children experience.
  • Most speech and language disorders are highly treatable, but the earlier parents and caregivers seek help for their child, the better.
  • However, parents absolutely know their child best, and we always encourage them to trust their gut on matters related to their child's speech and language development.
  • http://www.asha.org/
    Bright by Text is a nationwide text messaging service that helps parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age 8 make the most of everyday interactions.