List of education ministries

Inaugural Philly Bike Ride Is Set to Roll Through Philadelphia

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Bike Ride, in partnership with Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, has announced the inaugural Philly Bike Ride, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Bicyclists will have the unique opportunity to cruise through Philly neighborhoods, famous sites, and scenic skyline views in a closed-road, non-competitive bike ride. Registration opens to the general public on Monday, May 9 at 10 am EST at phillybikeride.com

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Bike Ride, in partnership with Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, has announced the inaugural Philly Bike Ride, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
  • Bicyclists will have the unique opportunity to cruise through Philly neighborhoods, famous sites, and scenic skyline views in a closed-road, non-competitive bike ride.
  • We're excited to see a car free bike ride return to Philadelphia and I can't wait to ride it!"
  • Philly Bike Ride offers convenient and affordable bike rentals to help make bicycling more accessible for those who don't own a bike, visitors, or groups looking for a fun outing.

Nationally Accredited Allen School of Health Sciences Launches New Healthcare Management Program, Open to Alumni

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alumni of the Allen School of Health Sciences, the respected New York-based healthcare educational facility, can now pursue continuing education in the all-new Healthcare Management program.

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  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Alumni of the Allen School of Health Sciences, the respected New York-based healthcare educational facility, can now pursue continuing education in the all-new Healthcare Management program.
  • About the Allen School of Health Sciences: Since 1961, the Allen School of Health Sciences has served as a trusted provider of healthcare education and training.
  • The Allen School of Health Sciences is a nationally accredited and a licensed educational facility.
  • For more information about the Allen School of Health Sciences and the new Healthcare Management Program, please contact The Allen School of Health Sciences at 718-243-1700 or [email protected]

Keagan Lenihan Joins Philip Morris International as Vice President, Head of D.C. Office

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today that it has appointed Keagan Lenihan as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Head of its D.C. office.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today that it has appointed Keagan Lenihan as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Head of its D.C. office.
  • Lenihan joins PMI from Altoida, Inc., a medical device company that uses AI and AR to predict neurological disease, where she served as Vice President of Operations.
  • We are thrilled that Keagan will be joining us to further accelerate PMIs journey toward a smoke-free future, said Deepak Mishra, President of PMI Americas.
  • Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long-term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector.

PlayBooked NIL App Empowers College Athletes with Financial Wellness Tools to Ensure NIL Compliance and a Better Financial Future

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Friday, April 29, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PlayBooked, a web platform/mobile app designed to help collegiate athletes monetize their years in college sports, has partnered with VicTreeFi, an educational technology provider offering online financial wellness education.

Key Points: 
  • PlayBooked continues to invest in the lives of collegiate athletes by adding online financial wellness training to its growing list of athlete benefits.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PlayBooked, a web platform/mobile app designed to help collegiate athletes monetize their years in college sports, has partnered with VicTreeFi, an educational technology provider offering online financial wellness education.
  • To ensure NIL legislation compliance and promote the well-being of student-athletes, this partnership provides online programming of courses, personalized financial tools, and informative case studies to empower student-athletes to manage their new-found NIL income and better prepare them for life after college.
  • Accessed through the mobile PlayBooked app, VicTreeFi's interactive and personalized financial wellness courses capture the attention of students and reinforce financial concepts.

A Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) Island Empire Tech Systems (IETS) dba DIGITALSPEC Technologies Receives NHO SBA 8(a) Certification (2022 - 2031)

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Friday, April 29, 2022

KAILUA, Hawaii, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Empire Tech Systems (IETS) a subsidiary of Island Empire Community Development, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), has been awarded its NHO SBA 8(a) certification status as a Disadvantaged Small Business by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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  • KAILUA, Hawaii, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Empire Tech Systems (IETS) a subsidiary of Island Empire Community Development, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), has been awarded its NHO SBA 8(a) certification status as a Disadvantaged Small Business by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
  • "Our NHO SBA 8(a) certification could not come at a better time; this will further expand our available opportunities and will allow for even more strategic partnerships.
  • If you would like more information about IETS or DIGITALSPEC, please contact our team at [email protected] | 703-626-7445 or 703 291 1222
    Island Empire Tech Systems (IETS) is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) owned SBA 8(a) business dba DIGITALSPEC Technologies.
  • Together, their mission is to improve the lives of Native Hawaiians by developing education and social empowerment programs.

Excelsior, the Lifelong Learning Home for Students, to Become a University

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The transition highlights Excelsiors unique contribution to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education.

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  • The transition highlights Excelsiors unique contribution to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education.
  • The change is a result of Excelsior meeting the newly revised New York State Education Department definition of a university.
  • This latest stage in Excelsiors evolution marks a new milestone in the institutions continued efforts to meet the needs of adult and underrepresented students.
  • As Excelsior takes on the word university in its name, its commitment to student success remains solid.

YMCA of the USA Board of Directors Elects Four New Members

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 Ys across the country, is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its National Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 Ys across the country, is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its National Board of Directors.
  • The new board members are:
    Sharon Cates-Williams, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Education Department.
  • Cates-Williams also serves as Board Chair of the Capital District YMCA (Albany.
  • Biographies and photos of Y-USAs new National Board members are available upon request.

New York State Education Department Approves IXL's Real-Time Diagnostic to Assess K-12 students

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has added IXL's Real-Time Diagnostic to its list of approved assessments. All schools and districts in New York can now use the diagnostic to more accurately track student progress and teacher effectiveness, as required by state regulations. IXL is used by nearly 30 percent of all K-12 students in New York, accounting for approximately 900,000 learners.

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  • All schools and districts in New York can now use the diagnostic to more accurately track student progress and teacher effectiveness, as required by state regulations.
  • IXL is used by nearly 30 percent of all K-12 students in New York, accounting for approximately 900,000 learners.
  • New York evaluates the impact educators, schools and districts have on student achievement through Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPRs).
  • SLOs are ambitious, measurable academic goals set for an educator's students based on past performance data.

MADD Canada Helping Impaired Driving Victims and Survivors With Costs of Post-Secondary Education

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victims and survivors of impaired driving who are attending post-secondary school can apply for bursaries from MADD Canada to assist in pursuing their educational goals.

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  • OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victims and survivors of impaired driving who are attending post-secondary school can apply for bursaries from MADD Canada to assist in pursuing their educational goals.
  • To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a full-time, post-secondary educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education.
  • For details and an application form, please visit the MADD Canada Youth Bursary Fund page.
  • MADD Canada is hosting an online webinar on April 21, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Only 42% of Student Loan Borrowers Think Biden Administration Will Positively Impact Their Debt, Down From 69%

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off the heels of last week's announcement of an extension of the pause on student loan repayment through August, Student Loan Hero, a LendingTree company, released the findings of its latest survey.

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  • To measure how optimistic student loan borrowers are about their overall debt portfolios and mass student loan forgiveness before the end of President Biden's current term, the online student debt education platform polled more than 1,000 student loan borrowers.
  • Student loan borrowers have plummeting expectations that the Biden administration will positively impact their student loan debt.
  • according to Student Loan Hero certified student loan counselor and student debt expert Andrew Pentis .
  • Student Loan Hero has helped more than 250,000 borrowers manage and eliminate over $3.5 billion in student loan debt since 2012 and assists over 3.5 million people in becoming more financially healthy every year.