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Anticipated Surge in Global Gene Panel Market: Fuelled by Rising Prevalence of Genetic Disorders – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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The global gene panel market is poised for impressive growth during the forecast period, driven by the increasing prevalence of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, Tay-Sachs disease, and others.

Key Points: 
  • The global gene panel market is poised for impressive growth during the forecast period, driven by the increasing prevalence of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, Tay-Sachs disease, and others.
  • The demand for gene panel testing surges in response to the increasing disorders caused by genetic mutations.
  • Genetic disorders are currently prevalent in the geriatric population, significantly supporting the expansion of the gene panel market.
  • The United States leads the global gene panel market due to the growing demand for gene panel techniques in response to the rising cancer cases worldwide.

Ukrainian Founded Preply raises $70m to Supercharge Language Tutors with AI

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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With almost 500 employees of 60 nationalities across 30 countries worldwide, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects 35,000 tutors with the world’s largest live language learning community.

Key Points: 
  • With almost 500 employees of 60 nationalities across 30 countries worldwide, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects 35,000 tutors with the world’s largest live language learning community.
  • Preply revenues have grown tenfold over the last three years, largely due to significant improvements in the product experience for both tutors and learners.
  • Preply has launched a teaching assistant to enable tutors to create a variety of exercises, grammar explanations, conversation starters and more.
  • Preply is one of the fastest-growing global edtech brands, now leading the live language learning category.

PowerSchool Joins TeachAI Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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TeachAI will be coordinated by a steering committee formed by Code.org, Educational Testing Service (ETS), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.

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  • TeachAI will be coordinated by a steering committee formed by Code.org, Educational Testing Service (ETS), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.
  • TeachAI will create recommendations for a global audience, reflecting the need for CS instruction to teach about AI and using AI.
  • PowerSchool is honored to be part of TeachAI with the goal of empowering educators everywhere to not just teach with AI, but teach about it, too — and in a safe and equitable way.
  • For more information about TeachAI and to read the complete list of participating organizations visit TeachAI.org .

Global Online Language Learning Market to Grow by $36 Billion During 2023-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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This study identifies artificial intelligence in language learning as one of the prime reasons driving the online language learning market growth during the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • This study identifies artificial intelligence in language learning as one of the prime reasons driving the online language learning market growth during the next few years.
  • Also, mobile learning and gamification in language learning and embedded analytical features will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • Ltd., and Voxy Inc. Also, the online language learning market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

CareDx Comments on MolDX Publication of New Billing and Coding Article

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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“After discussions with MolDX regarding yesterday’s Billing Article release, it is now our understanding that MolDX does not plan to modify the foundational LCD but instead issued this Billing Article revision for clarification purposes,” said Reg Seeto, CEO and President of CareDx.

Key Points: 
  • “After discussions with MolDX regarding yesterday’s Billing Article release, it is now our understanding that MolDX does not plan to modify the foundational LCD but instead issued this Billing Article revision for clarification purposes,” said Reg Seeto, CEO and President of CareDx.
  • The Billing Article addresses Testing Services coverage under the foundational LCD in three main areas:
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  • Pathway for Multimodality: In the Billing Article revision, two billed tests in a single patient encounter will not be covered.
  • As next steps, CareDx plans to have follow-up discussions with MolDX, submit additional data for HeartCare, and update its procedures in line with the revised Billing Article.

TDOE, TN Grow Your Own Center and Study.com Bring "Keys to the Classroom" Resources to Future Tennessee Teachers

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Study.com, announced all Tennessee Teacher Apprenticeship candidates through the Tennessee Grow Your Own Center have free access to "Keys to the Classroom" to provide test prep support for their licensure tests to earn their Tennessee teacher's license.

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  • This initiative, as a part of the state's Grow Your Own strategic efforts, will help eliminate barriers to ensure more qualified teachers are entering the teaching profession in Tennessee.
  • "Leveraging the "Keys to the Classroom" resources in Tennessee further emphasizes our commitment to ensure every child has a well-trained, high-quality educator in their classroom," said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
  • In May 2022, the department announced a $20 million investment to create the Tennessee Grow Your Own (GYO) Center, in partnership with the University of Tennessee System.
  • Through Grow Your Own programs across the state, each teacher apprentice will become a licensed and endorsed Tennessee educator.

Elizabethtown College Joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN)

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College recently became the newest member to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a national partnership of engineering programs focused on developing and promoting innovation in engineering education for the good of society.

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  • The college's School of Engineering, Math & Computer Science is KEEN's newest partner
    ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College recently became the newest member to join the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a national partnership of engineering programs focused on developing and promoting innovation in engineering education for the good of society.
  • KEEN is a selective network of approximately 50 partner institutions across the United States with a shared vision of equipping engineering students with not only technical skills but also an "entrepreneurial mindset."
  • Elizabethtown joins Pennsylvania colleges including Bucknell, Lehigh, Villanova, and Drexel Universities in the network.
  • "Elizabethtown College's School of Engineering, Math & Computer Science empowers its students to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset as they envision their goals," Elizabethtown College Dean of Engineering, Math & Computer Science Sara Atwood said.

Elizabethtown College Launches Annual Make A Deposit, Make A Difference Campaign

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College launched the Make A Deposit, Make A Difference campaign for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabethtown College launched the Make A Deposit, Make A Difference campaign for the fourth consecutive year.
  • In the annual campaign, the College matches all deposits made by first-year students who will enroll as members of the Class of 2027 between Jan. 11 and March 18.
  • Elizabethtown College launched the Make a Deposit, Make a Difference campaign in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Elizabethtown College will hold three Accepted Student Day events in 2023 where students will learn more about the College and connect with faculty, staff, and students.

The Princeton Review's Company Look Back at 2022 and Look Ahead to 2023

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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• Provided free resources for students, parents, teachers, and counselors:

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  • • Provided free resources for students, parents, teachers, and counselors:
    The Princeton Review made thousands of free resources available to people in 2022.
  • In 2022, the video most viewed on The Princeton Review YouTube channel was: "9 Key Concepts for AP U.S. History / Up-to-Date for 2022."
  • Projects The Princeton Review has in the works for 2023 include:
    • Resources for the new Digital PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT.
  • Some new Princeton Review books for 2023 include: GMAT & GRE Math Made Easy (February), and two additional SAT resources: SAT Level Up!

Maternova Grows Product Leadership Team with Two Strategic Hires

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Maternova, Inc. , accelerating advances in maternal and infant health through innovative, accessible solutions, today announced the expansion of their product leadership team with the appointment of Molly Baab as Chief Product Officer and head of digital growth and Juan Rafael Lopez as Director of Product.

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  • Maternova, Inc. , accelerating advances in maternal and infant health through innovative, accessible solutions, today announced the expansion of their product leadership team with the appointment of Molly Baab as Chief Product Officer and head of digital growth and Juan Rafael Lopez as Director of Product.
  • Maternova fast-tracks the commercialization of lifesaving maternal and newborn medical devices and diagnostics, prioritizing low- and middle-income countries and humanitarian settings.
  • Having a seamless, intuitive digital interaction is key to our business model," said Meg Wirth, Founder and President of Maternova.
  • As Chief Product Officer at Maternova, she will have responsibility for its overall product strategy and marketing plan, product development roadmap and digital growth.