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Florida Blue Foundation announces $3.1 million in grants to 10 organizations to enhance mental health support

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state's Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, announced a $3.1 million investment to enhance mental health for children, teens, families and older adults.

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  • Geraghty made the announcement in Tampa just before hosting a community conversation on youth mental health with area nonprofit organizations, mental health experts and teens.
  • Over the past four years, Florida Blue Foundation has awarded 51 grants totaling $16.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing mental health needs in Florida.
  • The 10 organizations receiving grants include:
    AMIkids, Inc. (Tampa Bay) - The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) initiative provides preventative youth mental health education throughout Florida.
  • Together with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health , the Florida Center will advance mental well-being for Florida's young children and their families by helping mental health clinicians earn the credential: Endorsement for Culturally Relevant, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health®.

Innovators, Investors, and World Leaders Will Converge in Silicon Valley to Discuss the Future of Africa at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network (ADN) will host the eighth edition of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS23) from March 22 - 24, 2023 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View California. This year, ADIS explores the theme - Future Ready Africa, with discussions around trending innovations, blueprints for the future, and the interconnectedness of sectors such as climate change, healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture.

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  • African Diaspora Network Hosts African Diaspora Investment Symposium in Silicon Valley from March 22 -24, 2023
    SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network (ADN) will host the eighth edition of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS23) from March 22 - 24, 2023 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View California.
  • This year, ADIS explores the theme - Future Ready Africa, with discussions around trending innovations, blueprints for the future, and the interconnectedness of sectors such as climate change, healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture.
  • "Africa must plan for a sustainable recovery and reimagine its path forward.
  • The symposium will also recognize exemplary individuals who have made remarkable contributions to Africa and the African diaspora community through the Barka Awards and the African Diaspora Luminaire Awards.

National Cultural Competency Forum for Legal Profession to Take Place on Oct. 20, 2022

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Oct. 20, 2022, in honor of National Conflict Resolution Day, five non-profit organizations from California, New Jersey, New York and Florida are uniting to co-host the 2022 National Cultural Competency Forum 2022(NCCF).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Oct. 20, 2022, in honor of National Conflict Resolution Day, five non-profit organizations from California, New Jersey, New York and Florida are uniting to co-host the 2022 National Cultural Competency Forum 2022(NCCF).
  • The program will be nationally released through the hosting organizations on Oct. 20, free of charge as a public service.
  • An attorney is expected to speak, and those in the legal profession must be civil, and act diplomatically.
  • "Our Family Wizard is honored to be a sponsor of this historic National Cultural Competency Forum.

Scholastic Acquires Learning Ovations, Creator of A2i Literacy Assessment and Instructional System

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, announced today that it has acquired Learning Ovations, the creator of A2i ("Assessment to Instruction"), a literacy screening, progress monitoring assessment and instructional planning system for classrooms and community organizations. The addition of A2i and the Learning Ovations team will significantly advance the development of Scholastic Education Solutions' literacy platform, which integrates screening and progress monitoring assessments, data-driven instructional planning and professional learning with Scholastic's bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs, and other products and services that support children's learning and literacy, both in school and at home. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • The addition of A2i and the Learning Ovations team will significantly advance the development of Scholastic Education Solutions' literacy platform, which integrates screening and progress monitoring assessments, data-driven instructional planning and professional learning with Scholastic's bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs, and other products and services that support children's learning and literacy, both in school and at home.
  • The system provides educators with easy-to-administer, data-driven guidance for instructional planning for both small-group and individualized learning in comprehension and decoding.
  • The program embeds highly-effective teaching practices aligned to the Science of Reading, which are supported with robust, virtual professional development.
  • For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Tampa General Hospital's Chief Nursing Officer to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Tampa General Hospital's (TGH) chief nursing officer, Annmarie Chavarria, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors. 

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Tampa General Hospital's (TGH) chief nursing officer, Annmarie Chavarria, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors.
  • "Her leadership experience and commitment to nursing at one of the largest academic medical centers in the state will add tremendous value to the Nursing Board."
  • "I am honored by the appointment and eager to support and further develop the nursing workforce in our state through my service on the Florida Center for Nursing Board," said Chavarria.
  • Chavarria is one of four Tampa General team members to take on leadership roles appointed by the Governor.

Webinar Alert: Teacher Turnover and the Future of Literacy: How to Hold On

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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On August 2, Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer for Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, will discuss the steps that school and district leaders can take to retain teachers, especially literacy educators.

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  • On August 2, Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer for Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, will discuss the steps that school and district leaders can take to retain teachers, especially literacy educators.
  • Dr. Brooke joined Lexia from the Florida Center for Reading Research in 2010, where she served as the director of interventions.
  • Prior to FCRR, she worked as a speech and language pathologist evaluating students with learning disabilities, a Title I read instructor, and a first-grade classroom teacher.
  • There is no cost to attend the webinar, but registration is required.

FAU RECEIVES STATE GRANT FOR CYBERSECURITY, IT TRAINING

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Atlantic University was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida as part of a $15.6 million initiative to prepare students and mid-career professionals for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.

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  • The $838,483 grant will help FAU market and grow existing cybersecurity, cryptology and business management certification courses and programs in the College of Business , the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the College of Engineering and Computer Science .
  • FAU will use the grant money to fund CAREERS in Cybersecurity.
  • FAU will work with South Florida Tech Hub , a nonprofit membership association representing more than 240 companies.
  • Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish.

Lisa Rawlins Named Senior Vice President of The Garner Group

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Garner Group is proud to announce and welcome Lisa Rawlins as Senior Vice President.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Garner Group is proud to announce and welcome Lisa Rawlins as Senior Vice President.
  • "I am thrilled to bring Lisa to the Garner Group team," said Michael Garner, CEO of The Garner Group.
  • As Senior Vice President of the Garner Group, Lisa will serve in developing and implementing advocacy/engagement strategies and public policy changes to promote the interest of clients of The Garner Group, while advocating and lobbying for specific political and/or policy decisions on behalf of The Garner Group clients.
  • While at AHCA, Lisa created the agency's HIECC and the Legal Working group to support the state's HIE efforts.

Boxlight Wins Multiple Tech & Learning Best of 2021 Awards of Excellence

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, and software solutions, today announces that MimioConnect, ProColor interactive display, and MyStemKits have been named Tech & Learning Primary (K-6) and Secondary (6-12) Winners for The Awards of Excellence - Best of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, and software solutions, today announces that MimioConnect, ProColor interactive display, and MyStemKits have been named Tech & Learning Primary (K-6) and Secondary (6-12) Winners for The Awards of Excellence - Best of 2021.
  • The Awards of Excellence lauds the educational technology that exceptionally supported teachers and students Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education in 2021.
  • Products recognized by Tech & Learning supported teaching and learning regardless of the learning environment face-to-face, remote, and/or hybrid.
  • To learn more about Boxlight solutions, including our 2021 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Winners, go to boxlight.com .

EarlyBird Education Raises Funding from Lobby Capital for Game-Based Pre-Literacy Assessment

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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EarlyBird Education , developer of the EarlyBird game-based early literacy assessment, has raised $3.5 million in funding, led by venture capital firm Lobby Capital .

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  • EarlyBird Education , developer of the EarlyBird game-based early literacy assessment, has raised $3.5 million in funding, led by venture capital firm Lobby Capital .
  • In addition, David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital and founder of the Lobby Conferences , will join the EarlyBird Education Board of Directors.
  • The funding from Lobby Capital will be used to scale EarlyBird Educations operations for rapid expansion into schools nationwide and to gather insights into the consumer market.
  • We are excited to partner with Lobby Capital and to welcome David Hornik to the board, said Carla Small, co-founder and CEO of EarlyBird Education.