Children at Risk

eLuma and Aperture Education Partner to Address the Growing Student Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eLuma, an end-to-end student services solution for mental health and special education, is joining forces with Aperture Education, a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention supports, to deliver comprehensive solutions for social-emotional well-being in K-12 schools. The partnership was announced today at the 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health in New Orleans.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership was announced today at the 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health in New Orleans.
  • Together, eLuma and Aperture will offer schools a more affordable and scalable multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for mental health and social-emotional competence.
  • "Schools have unrealized needs to fulfill tiered mental health support, and evaluating students' needs is not a straightforward process," said Jeremy Glauser, founder and CEO of eLuma.
  • eLuma's partnership with Aperture gives schools the tools to develop comprehensive, school-based mental health systems and practices.

Rethink Continuing Legal Education with Lawline's AI-Powered 'Learning Assistant'

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taking a significant stride toward revolutionizing legal education, Lawline, a leading provider of continuing education for attorneys, today announced the launch of its innovative "Learning Assistant." This AI-driven tool is poised to transform the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) experience for lawyers and legal professionals worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Lawline launches its Learning Assistant, the first AI-powered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) tool.
  • Users can ask legal questions, receive instant answers, and deepen their understanding of complex legal topics.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taking a significant stride toward revolutionizing legal education, Lawline, a leading provider of continuing education for attorneys, today announced the launch of its innovative "Learning Assistant."
  • This AI-driven tool is poised to transform the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) experience for lawyers and legal professionals worldwide.

Frontline Education Introduces New Research Brief to Empower School Districts in Identifying Students At-Risk of Disengagement and Increasing Graduation Rates

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

According to the Institute’s brief, early identification of students at-risk of disengagement is crucial for developing targeted interventions and personalized support systems.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Institute’s brief, early identification of students at-risk of disengagement is crucial for developing targeted interventions and personalized support systems.
  • By examining various Early Warning Indicators (EWI), school districts can create a comprehensive framework to identify students who may require additional assistance.
  • "Through this research brief, Frontline is providing school districts with information needed to consider evidence-based practices.”
    The research brief also emphasizes the significance of collaboration and communication among educators, administrators, parents, and community stakeholders.
  • To learn more about tools that help to identify at-risk students and increase graduation rates, visit here.

Participatory Guarantee Systems help global small farmers stay afloat

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Friday, June 23, 2023

These combined needs have given rise to a new type of organic market certification – Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups provide opportunities to connect farmers and consumers and capitalize on local community relationships.

Key Points: 
  • These combined needs have given rise to a new type of organic market certification – Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups provide opportunities to connect farmers and consumers and capitalize on local community relationships.
  • According to IFOAM - Organics International , "Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally-focused quality assurance systems.
  • Farmers share knowledge and resources, and local partners bring in expert consultants to help coach and support the community commitment to organic growing.
  • Though there are many benefits, these certifications often require extensive paperwork processes and are cost prohibitive for small farmers .

Alzheimer's Association Names Melonie Carnegie Gala Chair

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

DALLAS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melonie Carnegie, CEO of Rebelution, has accepted the invitation as Chair of the fourth annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Arts District Mansion.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melonie Carnegie, CEO of Rebelution , has accepted the invitation as Chair of the fourth annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
  • Carnegie is a passionate advocate for increasing awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's among Black Americans.
  • "I'm honored to be the chair of this year's gala and collaborate with the organization's dedicated team.
  • To sponsor, donate, register, or learn more, please contact Jennifer Bowring, VP of Development with the Alzheimer's Association, at 214-540-2404 or [email protected] .

Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass Honored as BlinkNow Foundation Supporters of the Year 2022

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Mendham, NJ, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlinkNow Foundation is pleased to honor Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass as the BlinkNow Supporters of the Year for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Mendham, NJ, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlinkNow Foundation is pleased to honor Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass as the BlinkNow Supporters of the Year for 2022.
  • In 2022, Mark showcased the Foundation on national television, winning Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and a prize of over $100,000 for BlinkNow.
  • Mark appeared on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune in September alongside fellow contestants Amanda Seales and Snoop Dogg, selecting BlinkNow as his prize beneficiary.
  • Not only did Mark compete in the Wheel of Fortune game show, but he also WON $100,000 for BlinkNow!

Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass Honored as BlinkNow Foundation Supporters of the Year 2022

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Mendham, NJ, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlinkNow Foundation is pleased to honor Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass as the BlinkNow Supporters of the Year for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Mendham, NJ, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlinkNow Foundation is pleased to honor Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Duplass as the BlinkNow Supporters of the Year for 2022.
  • In 2022, Mark showcased the Foundation on national television, winning Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and a prize of over $100,000 for BlinkNow.
  • Mark appeared on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune in September alongside fellow contestants Amanda Seales and Snoop Dogg, selecting BlinkNow as his prize beneficiary.
  • Not only did Mark compete in the Wheel of Fortune game show, but he also WON $100,000 for BlinkNow!

NutraScience Labs' Expert to Participate in Live "Biotics" Panel Discussion at Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe

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Monday, November 14, 2022

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NutraScience Labs, a leading provider of dietary supplement manufacturing services, today announced the company's Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Gene Bruno, will be a featured expert at the Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe this week.

Key Points: 
  • Bruno will join other industry experts during a live discussion on Pre, Pro, and Post-Biotics for Gut and Immune Health.
  • "I'm honored to have been invited to participate in such an important expo within the industry," said Gene Bruno, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at NutraScience Labs.
  • The expert panel will discuss what "biotics" are and why they are important to immune health.
  • The Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe is an online event for nutraceutical professionals to discover new ideas and connections that can take businesses to the next level.

ABC Presents Inaugural Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award to United Plant Savers

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its inaugural ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award to the United Plant Savers (UpS), a nonprofit, grassroots plant conservation organization.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its inaugural ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award to the United Plant Savers (UpS), a nonprofit, grassroots plant conservation organization.
  • Foster had more than 40 years of experience with sustainability and conservation in the world of herbs and medicinal plants.
  • We are honored to be the recipient of the inaugural ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award, Leopold wrote (email, March 11, 2022).
  • The first annual ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award was presentedto Susan Leopold by Ann Armbrecht, PhD, Director of the ABC Sustainable Herbs Program,at the 17th Annual ABC Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2022, in Anaheim, California, as part of Natural Products Expo West.

Unblinded Names Kyra's Champions as an Official Charity Partner and Announces Ecosystem Merger

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

As part of this announcement, Unblinded will dedicate a series of its upcoming "Real Raw Open" eventsto promoting and protecting children at risk of family violence.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this announcement, Unblinded will dedicate a series of its upcoming "Real Raw Open" eventsto promoting and protecting children at risk of family violence.
  • One of these bills, "Kyra\'s Law," will make the safety of the child the top priority in divorces and child custody cases.
  • "\n"As someone who practices family law, I have seen firsthand the dark side of child custody litigation.
  • Kyra\'s Champions is a 501(c)(4) charity advocating for policy and legislative changes that promote and protect children at risk of family violence.