Vocabulary

Wyss Institute’s AminoX project receives funding from Northpond Labs to accelerate innovation in protein-based therapeutics

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Molecule, Research, Innovation, Patient, DNA, Wyss Institute, Engineering, Protein, Laboratory, Organic acid, Harvard University, CRISPR, Drug development, Wyss, Biological engineering, Therapy, Genetic code, FDA, Antiandrogen, Vocabulary, Fine chemical

This is the fourth Wyss project selected by Northpond Labs for additional funding.

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  • This is the fourth Wyss project selected by Northpond Labs for additional funding.
  • The Laboratory has previously funded the Wyss’ eRNA (now being commercialized by EnPlusOne Biosciences ), SomaCode , and Lab-on-a-Molecule projects.
  • “The AminoX platform has the potential to transform our ability to develop differentiated protein-based therapeutics by significantly expanding the vocabulary of building blocks that can be incorporated into biologics at high throughput.
  • We are thrilled that the AminoX team’s journey to the market will be accelerated by this support,” said Angelika Fretzen, Ph.D., M.B.A., the Wyss Institute’s Technology Translation Director & Chief Operating Officer.

Penguin Random House Canada Introduces New Immersive Story Time App to Help Kids Tap Into the Magic of Reading

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Publishing, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Books, Primary, Secondary, Education, Communications, Apps, Applications, Preschool, Parenting, Children, Family, Software, Entertainment, Consumer, Dark, Penguin Random House, Random House, Smartphone, Living Stories, Learning, Random House of Canada, Living, Empathy, Communication, Hope, Organization, Life, Student, Marketing, OECD, Imagination, Illustrator, The Fan Brothers, Book, Multimedia, Parent, Vocabulary

Penguin Random House Canada is proud to announce the launch of the early access web app, Living Stories , which aims to transform every bedtime story into an immersive experience.

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  • Penguin Random House Canada is proud to announce the launch of the early access web app, Living Stories , which aims to transform every bedtime story into an immersive experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409901945/en/
    Children are facing declines in their abilities in reading, according to recent reports.
  • “I’ve witnessed firsthand the startling drop in children’s capabilities in reading books and how parents felt powerless towards that issue.
  • Penguin Random House Canada embarked on this journey to help further engage children in reading and hope to make Living Stories a fully-integrated app.

Dogtopia Awarded Franchise Times' 2024 Top Brand to Buy

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Dog, Growth, Interview, Vocabulary, Safety

PHOENIX, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the nation's largest and fastest-growing pet services franchise, was recognized again as a "Top Brand to Buy" in the pet category in Franchise Times' Annual Zor Awards. Dogtopia continues to dominate the pet sector due to its leading-edge weekly enrollment model, smart growth, and experienced leadership, all while prioritizing safety and wellness for all dogs.

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  • PHOENIX, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia , the nation's largest and fastest-growing pet services franchise, was recognized again as a "Top Brand to Buy" in the pet category in Franchise Times' Annual Zor Awards.
  • Dogtopia continues to dominate the pet sector due to its leading-edge weekly enrollment model, smart growth, and experienced leadership, all while prioritizing safety and wellness for all dogs.
  • This recognition marks the second time Dogtopia has won the Top Brand to Buy award, further proving the company's business and financial model, supported by the ongoing momentum.
  • They interview the top-performing franchisees of each winning franchisor to provide a first-hand perspective of what it's like to work with the brand.

Intento Announces Intento Translator for ServiceCloud on AppExchange

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cloud, SAN, AI, Translation, Language, Human, Vocabulary

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intento, a leading machine translation (MT) and generative AI platform, announced it had launched Intento Translator for Service Cloud on Salesforce AppExchange.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intento, a leading machine translation (MT) and generative AI platform, announced it had launched Intento Translator for Service Cloud on Salesforce AppExchange.
  • Intento Translator for Salesforce Service Cloud enables chat agents to speak in the customer's native language when responding to real-time support desk inquiries in Salesforce.
  • Intento interprets and improves this text before feeding it to the chosen machine translation provider (source quality improvement).
  • You can add your company glossaries or terminology to Intento Translator so you always provide translations that match your brand.

Intento Announces Intento Translator for ServiceCloud on AppExchange

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cloud, SAN, AI, Translation, Language, Human, Vocabulary

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intento, a leading machine translation (MT) and generative AI platform, announced it had launched Intento Translator for Service Cloud on Salesforce AppExchange.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intento, a leading machine translation (MT) and generative AI platform, announced it had launched Intento Translator for Service Cloud on Salesforce AppExchange.
  • Intento Translator for Salesforce Service Cloud enables chat agents to speak in the customer's native language when responding to real-time support desk inquiries in Salesforce.
  • Intento interprets and improves this text before feeding it to the chosen machine translation provider (source quality improvement).
  • You can add your company glossaries or terminology to Intento Translator so you always provide translations that match your brand.

Jack Black Says “Turn on The Subtitles” To Help Kids Be Better Readers

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Dark, Research, Subtitles, Crime, Television, Lord, Literacy, Language, Harry, Book, Parent, Vocabulary, Same language subtitling

London, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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  • The best part… subtitles are completely free and proven to improve vocabulary, boost comprehension skills and increase reading fluency.
  • In the U.S., 61% of children in low socioeconomic areas are growing up in homes without books.
  • However, 96% of households own at least one TV — making turning on the subtitles an equitable and actionable way to overcome the literacy crisis.
  • “Research shows that children read captions when they’re available and achieve significantly better literacy outcomes — especially for those struggling with reading.

K-3 Reading Proficiency Triples in 40 Days in Mingo County with Fast ForWord

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Technology, Parenting, Children, Software, Family, Preschool, Consumer, Primary, Secondary, Education, Artificial Intelligence, Comprehension, Student, Science, Fast ForWord, Fast, Achievement Medal, Vocabulary, K-3, Tutoring

Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.

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  • Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.
  • Within the first 40 days of the 2023-24 school year, a total of 322 students experienced a six-month leap in their reading proficiency levels.
  • Ninety-three students successfully transitioned out of the bottom percentile into higher-ranking proficiency levels, signaling a notable shift in the educational landscape of Mingo County.
  • Given their early success, Mingo County educators are optimistic about the three-year implementation of Fast ForWord, which began in Fall 2023.

Thorndike Press Introduces First-Ever Spanish-Language Youth Large Print Titles to Support English Language Learners

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Librarian, Pius XI Medal, Language development, Tumble, Conference, Environment, School, Acquisition, Student, Language, Book, Collection, ELL, Gale (publisher), Vocabulary

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Library Association Conference -- With nearly 3.8 million native Spanish speakers making up the vast majority of English language learners (ELLs) in today's U.S. schools, Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, has released its first-ever collection of youth large print books in Spanish. Designed based on feedback from librarians and educators, these new Spanish-language titles support emerging bilingual students in their language development journey to acquire English proficiency as well as improves accessibility, equity and inclusivity for school districts.

Key Points: 
  • Large print books can have a significant impact on ELL student language development.
  • Thorndike Press Spanish youth large print books are specifically designed to help students develop their language skills.
  • "Making youth large print titles available in Spanish demonstrates a commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and supporting diverse learning needs among our students.
  • The Thorndike Press Spanish youth large print collection contains 17 highly acclaimed books including 11 juvenile titles for grades 3-7 (ages 11-13) and six young adult titles for grades 8-12 (ages 14 to adult).

Pacific Oaks College Launches Inaugural Doctoral Program in Early Childhood Education Amid Growing Recognition of Early Learning Benefits

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Research, Growth, University, Communication, Education, Journal, Doctor of Education, History, Policy, Student, Early childhood education, Child, Workforce, Social work, Vocabulary, Nursing

PASADENA, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College, a national leader in teacher preparation, is proud to announce that its inaugural doctoral program, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, has been granted approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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  • in Early Childhood Education, has been granted approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
  • "This momentous accomplishment reflects our commitment to advancing the development of practitioners in the field of early childhood education," said Dr. Leanne Wruck, interim president of Pacific Oaks.
  • The Ed.D program is an important and exciting achievement in the college's 80-year history as a pioneer in early childhood education.
  • The doctoral program's approval comes amid a growing recognition of the impact of early education on children's growth and development.

IXL Learning Acquires Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif. and OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is excited to announce the acquisition of Dictionary.com, the premier online English-language dictionary, as well as Thesaurus.com, home to the world's largest collection of synonyms and antonyms. From mastering vocabulary to unraveling the origins of words, more than 40 million people rely on Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com each month to hone their literacy skills. The platforms process more than 1.8 billion word searches annually, making them go-to destinations for reliable word learning resources.

Key Points: 
  • The platforms process more than 1.8 billion word searches annually, making them go-to destinations for reliable word learning resources.
  • The acquisitions strengthen IXL Learning's portfolio of renowned language and literacy products, which includes Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDictionary.com , and ingles.com .
  • "In a world brimming with countless words, Dictionary.com is a trusted guide that helps people navigate the English language and express themselves," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.
  • Additionally, Dictionary.com features a diverse collection of interactive educational games, including crossword puzzles and word searches, that make learning effective and enjoyable.