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Ohio Schools Get Powerful Boost for Literacy with Learning A-Z® Foundations A-Z®

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Preschool, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Other Education, Science, Learning, Cambium, Digital, Student, Cambium Learning Group, Curriculum, Tutoring

Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announces that its award-winning literacy solution, Foundations A-Z®, has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce as a supplemental foundational skills curriculum.

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  • Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group brand, announces that its award-winning literacy solution, Foundations A-Z®, has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce as a supplemental foundational skills curriculum.
  • Foundations A-Z has been officially added to the High-Quality Instructional Materials in English Language Arts (HQIM ELA) PreK-Grade 5 Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials Approved List.
  • In addition to simplifying instruction for the teacher, the Foundations A-Z space-themed digital student portal drives active, multimodal learning through fun and engaging assignments and activities accessible via any wifi-enabled device.
  • “We designed Foundations A-Z from the ground up to be a high-quality instructional program that aligns with the Science of Reading,” said Aaron Ingold, interim president of Learning A-Z.

NextFlex Announces $5 Million Education Fundraising Effort: First Spotlight - Transforming the Landscape for Women in Technology

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Women, Manufacturing, Philanthropy, Other Education, Fund Raising, University, Consumer, Education, Manufacturing USA, Pew Research Center, S&P Global, Growth, Woman, Workforce, Pew, Computer science and engineering, Engineering, Management

NextFlex believes that it is our responsibility to create an industry where everyone – our members, customers, and partners – thrive by belonging to a community that is focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth.

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  • NextFlex believes that it is our responsibility to create an industry where everyone – our members, customers, and partners – thrive by belonging to a community that is focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth.
  • It is our mission to inform, inspire, attract, and recruit top talent into the manufacturing sector.
  • Through an ambitious $5M fundraising goal, NextFlex Learning Programs aims to galvanize under-represented talent, and we are proud to announce its first spotlight: Women in STEM Education (WISE) - Inspiring the creation of more leadership and mentorship programs for women from college to mid-career.
  • “At NextFlex, we strive to accelerate the growth of a skilled workforce who are excited and ready to support the advanced manufacturing sector in the U.S.,” said Rebecca Lewis, Director of Education and Workforce Development at NextFlex.

ComEd, HIRE360 Accepting New Applications for Take Charge EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Automotive, Other Construction & Property, General Automotive, Other Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Utilities, Construction & Property, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Education, Continuing, Training, Education, EV, Electric Vehicles, Human Resources, IBEW, Health, Construction, EVS, Partnership, CEJA, SVP, Transport, Take Charge, Woman, Investment, STEM, CPR, GED, Commonwealth Edison, Renewable energy

ComEd and HIRE360, a nonprofit that connects underserved minority businesses and communities to jobs in the building trades across the region, today announced the return of Take Charge: EV Charging Pre-Apprenticeship program.

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  • ComEd and HIRE360, a nonprofit that connects underserved minority businesses and communities to jobs in the building trades across the region, today announced the return of Take Charge: EV Charging Pre-Apprenticeship program.
  • Piloted last year, the program was designed to prepare area residents with the skills training for construction trades roles supporting the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Illinois.
  • Applications are being accepted now through March 29 at HIRE360Chicago.com/ComEd .
  • This program is one example of the career training programs ComEd offers in partnership with community-based organizations.

SmartBear Enhances Commitment to India with Increased Investments

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Men, Consumer, Other Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Security, Other Education, Marketing, Other Technology, Continuing, Training, Communications, Software, Networks, Education, Internet, Women, Automation, Transport, Woman, DevOps, Fintech, API, UI

SmartBear is currently supporting more than 150 customers across India, representing fintech, health care, and transportation and logistics.

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  • SmartBear is currently supporting more than 150 customers across India, representing fintech, health care, and transportation and logistics.
  • “The potential market for software development solutions in India is substantial and continues to expand rapidly as does the increasing demand for skilled developers and cloud engineers,” said Dan Faulkner , Chief Product Officer at SmartBear.
  • An immersive experience, SmartBear DevOps Academy offers project planning in collaboration with a diverse team, including developers, automation engineers, product managers, and UI/UX designers.
  • SmartBear has also been actively expanding its presence in India and the wider APAC region through strategic partnerships with local companies, most recently with Netpoleon India .

Enrollment Now Open at Tuition-free Online Public School Ohio Virtual Academy for 2024-2025 School Year

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Preschool, Family, Internet, Consumer, Teens, Other Education, Parenting, Natural Resources, Student, Ohio Virtual Academy, Engineering, Information technology, OHVA, Science, Tutoring

Enrollment is now open at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), a full-time online public school with Ohio-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .

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  • Enrollment is now open at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), a full-time online public school with Ohio-certified teachers powered by Stride K12 .
  • The open enrollment period — available to students anywhere in the state — is from March 22-October 31.
  • “OHVA offers a personalized approach to education that helps students discover a career path suited to their interests,” said Kristin Stewart, head of school at OHVA.
  • The full-day kindergarten program will involve five hours of online lessons, live sessions, virtual resources and social activities each day.

Tunde Oyeneyin — Instant New York Times Best-selling Author, Peloton Instructor, Nike Athlete and Change Maker — to Keynote IAMPHENOM 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Women, Other Technology, Software, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Consumer, Professional Services, Technology, General Sports, General Health, Sports, Marketing, Health, Other Education, Communications, Training, Education, Automation, Conference, Growth, Intelligence, Empathy, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Human voice, Women's health, Multimedia, SHRM

Phenom today announced Tunde Oyeneyin as a keynote speaker at IAMPHENOM — the human resources conference for hiring, developing and retaining talent taking place April 23-25 in Philadelphia.

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  • Phenom today announced Tunde Oyeneyin as a keynote speaker at IAMPHENOM — the human resources conference for hiring, developing and retaining talent taking place April 23-25 in Philadelphia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325637971/en/
    Tunde Oyeneyin, the instant New York Times best-selling author, Peloton instructor, Nike Athlete and change maker, will keynote IAMPHENOM, the human resources conference for hiring, developing and retaining talent taking place April 23-25 in Philadelphia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Known worldwide as an instant New York Times best-selling author, electric and charismatic Peloton instructor, Nike Athlete and change maker, Tunde brings her unparalleled positive energy to inspire audiences.
  • Tunde has recently been featured for her powerful work on The TODAY SHOW, Good Morning America, Access Live, The New York Times, Vogue, Women's Health and more.

Turner Multifamily Impact Fund II Wins PREA Award for Sustainable Investing

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Turner Multifamily Impact Fund II (TMIF II) has been honored with the 2023 Closed-End Fund ESG Award from the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA), highlighting the Fund’s success in creating a scalable and sustainable solution to preserve thousands of units of affordable workforce housing while delivering strong market-rate returns for investors.

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  • Turner Multifamily Impact Fund II (TMIF II) has been honored with the 2023 Closed-End Fund ESG Award from the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA), highlighting the Fund’s success in creating a scalable and sustainable solution to preserve thousands of units of affordable workforce housing while delivering strong market-rate returns for investors.
  • The competitive award recognizes PREA members at the forefront of socially and environmentally responsible investing and showcases best practices in the field.
  • “Turner Impact Capital is deeply grateful to PREA for recognizing the remarkable power of impact investing to improve lives and create positive environmental outcomes, without sacrificing investment performance,” said Bobby Turner, CEO of Turner Impact Capital.
  • In 2022, PREA awarded its inaugural Social Impact ESG Award to the firm’s first workforce housing fund, Turner Multifamily Impact Fund I, which generated in excess of 25 percent annualized returns for its investors.

Regions Bank Launches New and Enhanced Programs to Help Customers Build Financial Confidence

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Education, Finance, Other Education, Asset Management, Banking, Regions Financial Corporation, Multimedia, The Balance, Head, Financial Literacy Month, Bank

Regions Bank on Monday announced the launch of a multi-faceted effort to help consumers build financial confidence.

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  • Regions Bank on Monday announced the launch of a multi-faceted effort to help consumers build financial confidence.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325068130/en/
    Regions Bank is also highlighting its approach to customized advice, guidance and education through a series of new advertisements focused on helping people build financial confidence.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At Regions, we believe everyone should have a chance to build their financial confidence through a personalized plan, sound advice, and support along the way,” said Kate Danella, head of Regions’ Consumer Banking Group.
  • The webinars are part of Regions Next Step , the bank’s year-round, no-cost financial wellness platform that’s available to anyone, regardless of whether they have a Regions account.

Texas Apparel Company and Digital Asset Advocacy Nonprofit File Suit Against the SEC for Aggressive and Secretive Enforcement That Threatens Ability to Operate

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Legal, Technology, Business, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Other Education, Fashion, Retail, Education, Administration, Congress, Comment, Exchange, Supreme, Howey, District court, Research, Thought, Legislation, Cryptocurrency

In taking this legal action, Beba seeks a court order to protect its growing business from the SEC’s years-long unlawful enforcement campaign targeting businesses who create and airdrop digital assets.

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  • In taking this legal action, Beba seeks a court order to protect its growing business from the SEC’s years-long unlawful enforcement campaign targeting businesses who create and airdrop digital assets.
  • “Every single one of us in this industry, including the DeFi Education Fund, is harmed by their overreach.
  • The complaint alleges that the SEC unlawfully pursues a strategy of targeting businesses in the digital asset industry after adopting an unwritten rule that most digital assets are securities, including those distributed by “airdrop” for free.
  • Nor has Congress passed legislation defining digital assets as securities, though it is actively considering doing so.

Arizona Virtual Academy Teacher Authors Children's Book About Courage

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Entertainment, Family, Books, Consumer, Preschool, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Teens, Education, Publishing, Parenting, Children, Communications, Racism, Face, Growth, Refugee, Empathy, Anxiety, LeVar Burton, Student, Multimedia, NFL, Parent, Toy

Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.” Published in November 2023, the book is the latest in the acclaimed book series “A Kids Book About,” which explains complex topics — racism, empathy, equality, anxiety and more — for children ages 5 and up.

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  • Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.” Published in November 2023, the book is the latest in the acclaimed book series “A Kids Book About,” which explains complex topics — racism, empathy, equality, anxiety and more — for children ages 5 and up.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322948275/en/
    AZVA Teacher Tasneem Halloum and her book, A Kids Book About Courage (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Over the years, I’ve taught children with varied backgrounds and abilities, and I’ve seen the life challenges they face,” Halloum said.
  • The courage AZVA students and all the students I have worked with over the years express daily is what inspired this book.”
    “A Kids Book About Courage” describes courage and its different forms and shares how all children have courage within themselves.
  • Halloum’s book is part of a children’s book series that explains the big issues young people face and how they can deal with them.