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Primrose Schools® Students Promote Child Literacy, Donate Over 90,000 Books through Nationwide Drive

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Reading Month, Primrose Schools students and families donated new and gently used books to promote literacy and give back to local communities across the country.

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  • ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Reading Month, Primrose Schools students and families donated new and gently used books to promote literacy and give back to local communities across the country.
  • This year as part of the annual book donation campaign, Og's Bountiful Book Drive, students collected and donated more than 90,000 books, surpassing 2023's donation total.
  • Og's Bountiful Book Drive emphasizes the importance of literacy in young learners nationwide while teaching children to give without expectation of receiving anything in return.
  • Click here to learn more about how Primrose nurtures positive character development and literacy in children year-round.

The United Federation of Teachers Partners with Vibrant Emotional Health to Launch Groundbreaking Mental Health Helpline for Nearly 200,000 Educators

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation's leading mental health organizations, announces a new partnership with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to introduce transformative mental health and emotional well-being helpline 1-800-UFT-FOR-U designed for nearly 200,000 union members. This partnership, backed by a three-year contract, represents a significant advancement in providing immediate crisis intervention, mental health resources, and general emotional support services to union members in need.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation's leading mental health organizations, announces a new partnership with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to introduce transformative mental health and emotional well-being helpline 1-800-UFT-FOR-U designed for nearly 200,000 union members.
  • With this partnership, Vibrant and the UFT aim to bolster mental health resources and promote emotional well-being throughout the education system in New York City.
  • "At Vibrant Emotional Health, we are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care and ensuring that support is readily available to those who need it most," said Lisa Furst, Chief Programs Officer at Vibrant Emotional Health.
  • Vibrant is committed to working with other cities nationwide to prioritize educators' mental health needs.

Sinclair and Reading Is Fundamental Launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Reading Is Fundamental ( RIF ), the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy .

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  • Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Reading Is Fundamental ( RIF ), the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy .
  • The Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy campaign will run throughout March, National Reading Month.
  • Since 1966, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), has provided nearly 430 million books and reading resources to over 160 million children.
  • In addition, the Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy campaign will also be supported by a $25,000 donation from Sinclair.

National Institute for Innovation and Technology President & CEO Michael Russo Appointed to U.S. Labor Secretary's Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA)

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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HANOVER, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In acknowledgment of his decades of subject-matter expertise in workforce development and semiconductor manufacturing, the National Institute for Innovation and Technology's President & CEO Mike Russo was appointed this week to the U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor's ACA.

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  • "It is an honor to be appointed to the Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su's advisory committee for apprenticeships.
  • "The newly appointed members of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship offer unique perspectives, which the Department of Labor will leverage to develop strategies that drive innovation in apprenticeship.
  • The community college district worked alongside industry employers, the Institute, and other stakeholders to create the RA program.
  • The district's Chancellor Lee D. Lambert was one of the 30 individuals appointed to the committee.

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR ROBERT VINCENT JOINS FORCES WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO HELP FOSTER EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY DURING "READ ACROSS AMERICA"

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking grassroots efforts to build a meaningful relationship between children and reading, Robert Vincent, author and illustrator of the children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) is partnering with elementary schools throughout the U.S. by reading his picture book to students (in-person and virtually) to inspire kids to read during "Read Across America" and "National Reading Month" held in March. He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.

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  • He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.
  • Reading out loud to kids early in childhood can help establish strong literacy and language skills as well as prepare them for academic success, help develop social-emotional learning, and become better readers.
  • "WorldSpeak multilingual community of international families is honored to have author and illustrator Robert Vincent read his children's book to the students," said Angelika Getmanchouk, WorldSpeak Head of School.
  • I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my book with schools across the U.S. to help encourage reading with an entertaining story."

As Teacher Burnout Surges, TimelyCare Extends Virtual Mental Health and Medical Care for K-12 Educators and Staff

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare is expanding critically needed access to virtual care resources to improve the health and well-being of K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff.

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  • However, a 2023 RAND report found only about half believe they have adequate mental health support to deal with the levels of stress they face post-pandemic.
  • Extending anytime, anywhere virtual medical and mental health care to K-12 educators and staff through its integrated, easy-to-use platform was a natural next step with benefits beyond the classroom.
  • With 24/7 access to mental health and medical care, TimelyCare helps teachers and support staff take care of themselves so they can continue to serve students," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare CEO and co-founder.
  • TimelyCare allows K-12 faculty and staff to seek the level of care they need, when they need it.

Annie Ray Named Recipient of the 2024 Music Educator Award™, Presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2024.

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  • The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY® Week 2024.
  • The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.
  • The Music Educator Award program, including honorariums, is made possible by the generosity and support of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.
  • In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.

Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum® Honor Local Teachers as 2024 Music Educator Award™ Finalists

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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WHAT: The Music Educator Award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the music education field and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.

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  • WHAT: The Music Educator Award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the music education field and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
  • The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators.
  • Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.
  • The Music Educator Award program, including honorariums, is made possible by the generosity and support of The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.

Elevate K-12 Expands in Kansas As It Bring Its High-Quality LIVE teaching to More Schools around the United States

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Kansas with 18 newly signed districts. The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 500 school districts across the United States.

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  • The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 500 school districts across the United States.
  • "We couldn't be happier to be expanding Elevate K-12 in Kansas," said Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12's Founder and CEO.
  • Elevate K-12's seamless LIVE instruction helps provide schools with great teachers as they contend with these challenges.
  • "We are eager to see the positive impact that Elevate K-12 will have on Kansas."

Elevate K-12 Expands in Iowa As It Bring Its High-Quality LIVE teaching to More Schools around the United States

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Iowa with 15 newly signed districts. The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 500 school districts across the United States.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of high-quality synchronous LIVE teaching for K-12 classrooms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Iowa with 15 newly signed districts.
  • The expansion brings the innovative company to a total of more than 500 school districts across the United States.
  • "We couldn't be happier to be expanding Elevate K-12 in Iowa," said Shaily Baranwal, Elevate K-12's Founder and CEO.
  • "We are eager to see the positive impact that Elevate K-12 will have on Iowa."