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Delegata announces President, Amira Menoufy

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Delegata, a management and technology consulting firm based in Sacramento, California, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amira Menoufy as its President.

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  • Delegata, a management and technology consulting firm based in Sacramento, California, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amira Menoufy as its President.
  • He will work closely with Amira and the Delegata Leadership Team to build upon Delegata’s solid foundation for continued growth.
  • Amira Menoufy joined Delegata over 22 years ago and has a deep understanding of the government sector and Delegata’s consulting practice.
  • Prior to joining Delegata, Ms. Menoufy worked for Silicon Valley technology companies, including Lucent Technologies, BroadVision, BetaSphere, and Siebel Systems.

Four HMH Connected Solutions Win in 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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BOSTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that its connected K-12 ELA curriculum, which includes comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning components, as well as three of its connected solutions offering differentiated instruction and practice, Amira, Waggle and Writable, have been recognized in this year's prestigious CODiE Awards. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards recognize companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

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  • Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards recognize companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.
  • This year's CODiE winners include:
    HMH's ELA K-12 Connected Curriculum for "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" under the EdTech Leadership category.
  • Since 1986, the SIIA CODiE Awards have honored thousands of software, education, information and media products, leaders and teams for achieving excellence.
  • Selection for SIIA CODiE awards follow a rigorous review process conducted by expert judges including educators, administrators and industry leaders.

HMH Connected Solutions Named Finalists in 2023 CODiE Awards

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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BOSTON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable, as well as its professional learning solution and connected K-12 ELA curriculum, which includes comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with awards given to products demonstrating innovation, vision and overall industry impact.

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  • BOSTON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable, as well as its professional learning solution and connected K-12 ELA curriculum, which includes comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards.
  • We are honored that once again the SIIA community has included HMH solutions on this year's list."
  • This year's CODiE finalists included HMH connected digital solutions as well as its professional development solution and connected ELA curriculum:
    HMH's ELA K-12 Connected Curriculum for "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" under the EdTech Leadership category.
  • Over the years, the CODiE Awards have built a strong reputation as the leading peer-recognized program in the business and edtech industries.

Apejet sets to release NFT Airdrop for upcoming web3 game Jungle Safari

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Apejet is introducing an Initial Game Offering (IGO) coin offering mechanism to assist developers in raising funds for their projects.

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  • Apejet is introducing an Initial Game Offering (IGO) coin offering mechanism to assist developers in raising funds for their projects.
  • After completing the prototype, the developers can begin marketing the game to investors, professional gamers, influencers, and merchants in the Apejet ecosystem.
  • Jungle Safari, one of the innovative Apejet ecosystem games, is giving away 10,000 NFTs to 10,000 Apejet Holders.
  • Apejet's upcoming decentralized crypto wallet will include a chatting feature that will help connect Apejet community members.

AMIRA LEARNING ACQUIRES WITHIN'S AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S READING APP, WONDERSCOPE

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Within today announced that Amira Learning has acquired its BAFTA and Kidscreen award-winning AR storytelling app, Wonderscope. With six AR storybooks designed to fire-up kids' imaginations while cultivating lifelong literacy skills, Wonderscope has received rave reviews from parents and teachers since its 2018 launch. Joining forces with Amira Learning, which uses AI to foster lasting enthusiasm for reading, represents an exciting natural progression for both apps.

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  • Joining forces with Amira Learning, which uses AI to foster lasting enthusiasm for reading, represents an exciting natural progression for both apps.
  • "We're thrilled that Amira Learning is channeling Wonderscope's potential by folding it into its own mission of facilitating learning in children through innovative technology."
  • The Amira and the StoryCraft app features a reading tutor named Amira who can assess a child's reading skills and offer level-appropriate stories.
  • "Wonderscope and its AR stories fit perfectly into Amira Learning's cutting-edge AI tutoring platform, with its growing stable of award-winning interactive reading apps," says Amira Learning CEO, Mark Angel.

HMH Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Empower Educators and Engage Students Heading Back-to-School Nationwide

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 30, 2022 – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed, HMH's connected teaching and learning platform, that will offer an even more streamlined experience to empower educators and engage students. Seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Clever, as well as refinements and new features to many of HMH's core, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, provide powerful connected teaching and learning experiences that drive positive outcomes—all from one platform.

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  • "At HMH, we know that an innovative, connected approach is what educators need to make the most of their time and resources and meet all students where they are," said Greg Collins, SVP of Platform at HMH.
  • This back-to-school HMH also has partnered with rostering platform Clever, which enables districts to utilize Clever's automated, secure rostering and single-sign-on for HMH solutions at no cost.
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes.
  • HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries.

HMH Digital First, Connected Solution Writable with HMH Into Literature Wins in SIIA CODiE Awards

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that Writable with HMH Into Literature was named 2022 Best Reading / Writing / Literature Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12, as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. This is the second time Writable with HMH Into Literature won in this CODiE category, showing the solution's continuous and outstanding innovation in seamlessly meeting students' literacy needs and preparing them for success.

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  • BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that Writable withHMH Into Literature was named 2022 Best Reading / Writing / Literature Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12, as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards .
  • Writable with HMH Into Literature delivers leveled questions to support close reading and analysis of text, with the scaffolding that students need.
  • Among thousands of submissions for this year's CODiE Awards, finalists also included HMH connected solutions Waggle and Amira .
  • For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
    The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services.

HMH Digital Solutions Amira, Waggle and Writable with HMH Into Literature Named Finalists in 2022 CODiE Awards

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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BOSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable with HMH Into Literature, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with awards given to products demonstrating innovation, vision and overall industry impact.

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  • BOSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH today announced that three of its connected solutions, Amira, Waggle and Writable with HMH Into Literature, have been selected as finalists for this year's prestigious CODiE Awards.
  • Waggle, a digital, gamified learning solution for grades K-8, is a CODiE finalist in "Best Gamification in Learning."
  • Digital writing connected solutionWritable with HMH Into Literaturewas selected as a CODiE finalist for "Best Reading/Writing/Literature Instructional Solution for Grade 9 12."
  • Writable with HMH Into Literature delivers leveled questions to support close reading and analysis of text, with the scaffolding that students need.

858 Therapeutics Expands Board of Directors and Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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858 Therapeutics today announced the strengthening of its board of directors and leadership team in preparation for its next stage of growth.

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  • 858 Therapeutics today announced the strengthening of its board of directors and leadership team in preparation for its next stage of growth.
  • To support the advancement of 858 Therapeutics portfolio of small molecule therapeutics directed against oncology targets, the company has named Jane Huang, M.D., as an independent director on the companys Board.
  • In addition, 858 Therapeutics has appointed Sanjay Trehan as SVP of Business Development and has promoted Gretchen Bain, Ph.D., to SVP of Biology.
  • 858 Therapeutics is a biotechnology and drug discovery company developing a portfolio of small molecule therapeutics directed against novel oncology targets.

Johnson Development Announces Promotion of Michael J. Smith to President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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The Johnson Development Corp., one of the nations leading residential and commercial land development companies, announced that Michael J. Smith has been appointed the companys President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 3, 2022.

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  • The Johnson Development Corp., one of the nations leading residential and commercial land development companies, announced that Michael J. Smith has been appointed the companys President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 3, 2022.
  • "I am honored to serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Development.
  • The Johnson Development Senior Executive team includes: Kirk W. Boswell, Senior Vice President Finance; Elizabeth F. York, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; and Terry L. Henderson, Chief Financial Officer.
  • An affiliate of Johnson Development Johnson Development Services manages development of boutique communities within the Johnson portfolio, including Amira and Candela.