Rebel Girls

Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.

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  • Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.
  • “At Stride, we want to keep students engaged and encourage them to have fun as they learn,” said Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer.
  • “Research shows that games are a powerful teaching tool that can help increase participation and promote social emotional learning.
  • In each lesson, students are immersed in topics related to history, science, and English language arts.

First-of-Its-Kind Storytelling Project from Star-Studded Creators, She Creates Change, Aims to Reach World’s 432 Million Adolescent Girls

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Monday, March 6, 2023

She had to utilize skills like resilience, self-confidence and critical thinking to overcome challenges – for herself, her family or her community.

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  • She had to utilize skills like resilience, self-confidence and critical thinking to overcome challenges – for herself, her family or her community.
  • To achieve a world free from gender inequality, girls must develop these important skills and have access to role models that make perseverance possible.
  • “It is an honor for me to help share the diverse stories featured in She Creates Change.
  • All six stories from the She Creates Change film series will be released to general audiences in October 2023, in celebration of International Day of the Girl.

Stride, Inc. and Rebel Girls Content Partnership Invites Students to Ignite Their Imagination

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

(NYSE: LRN) is now offering more content options that feature the diverse stories of girls and women across fields of study and around the globe.

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  • (NYSE: LRN) is now offering more content options that feature the diverse stories of girls and women across fields of study and around the globe.
  • Through a unique partnership with Rebel Girls —a global, multi-platform girl empowerment brand—Stride has curated collections of Rebel Girls book and audio content within its Stride Learning Hub: a digital teaching tool that allows educators to customize their respective courses with Stride activities, lessons, and assessments.
  • As part of these Rebel Girls collections, Stride has developed new ways to read stories and visualize illustrations.
  • This new Rebel Girls content supports our goal to empower every student to think critically and unlock the power of the written word.”
    Stride’s Rebel Girls content represents women from all fields of study, including English and language arts, math, science, history, and social studies.

My Little Pony Makes its Mark on the Metaverse

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Little Pony trots into Roblox with new game, "Visit Maretime Bay," in celebration of new episodes of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, now on Netflix. The experience recreates the iconic series setting of Maretime Bay, a seaside town destination where everyone is welcome, and self-expression runs free. In a first of its kind twist, upon entering the game, players' Roblox avatars will undergo a magical transformation into a customizable pony avatar—a feature unique to the "Visit Maretime Bay'' experience that enables fans to go beyond the screen and fully immerse themselves in this world of friendship, fun and adventure.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --My Little Pony trots into Roblox with new game, " Visit Maretime Bay ," in celebration of new episodes of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark , now on Netflix.
  • Plus, parents can look out for "Visit Maretime Bay" creative ads for the My Little Pony: Make Your Mark series in their social feeds via TripAdvisor and My Little Pony handles.
  • My Little Pony will also celebrate girls everywhere by sponsoring Rebel Girls' upcoming Rebel Girls Fest: Be the Changeat bookstore events across the US and Canada in October.
  • In September 2021, MY LITTLE PONY: A NEW GENERATION launched on Netflix and introduced the next generation of ponies to a new generation of kids.

Rebel Girls partners with Adonde Media for Spanish language version of the award-winning audio series “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls”

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Rebel Girls, the award-winning global girl empowerment brand, has partnered with Adonde Media to release Cuentos De Buenas Noches Para Nias Rebeldes, a Spanish-language version of their celebrated audio series.

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  • Rebel Girls, the award-winning global girl empowerment brand, has partnered with Adonde Media to release Cuentos De Buenas Noches Para Nias Rebeldes, a Spanish-language version of their celebrated audio series.
  • Listeners will hear:
    World-renowned singer, producer and composer Gloria Estefan tells the story and legacy of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa.
  • With 2 million copies of Rebel Girls books sold in Spanish, we are delighted to partner with Adonde Media to now offer our podcast episodes in Spanish as well.
  • Additionally, select episodes from Cuentos de Buenas Noches para Nias Rebeldes will be featured on the Rebel Girls App.

“What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous” Podcast Launches Third Season in Search of Answers to Education’s Biggest Questions

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

As communities across the U.S. prepare for a new school year, the breakaway hit podcast What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous begins its third season today.

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  • As communities across the U.S. prepare for a new school year, the breakaway hit podcast What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous begins its third season today.
  • Listeners can join the conversation on social media using #WIWTK and by following @wiwtkpodcast on Instagram and twitter.
  • At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining learningwhere learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for tomorrow.
  • Stride has delivered millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

Minority-led Emmeline Ventures Launches to Give Women the Opportunity to Invest in Seed Stage, Female-Founded Companies

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Emmeline Ventures, a multi-cultural, multi-generational, all-female, early stage investment fund, came out of stealth with the announcement of their first investment in Clutch Wallet. Clutch Wallet is a web and mobile-based digital wallet that unlocks the opportunity for women to actively participate in the rapidly growing asset class of crypto and web3.

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  • The networks they've provided have been so helpful for our business and it's only our second month working together.
  • Also having female investors fund our product that will generate more wealth for women is a strategic full circle of women helping women," said Bec Jones, Founder & CEO of Clutch Wallet.
  • The success of this pilot fund is what led them to solidify their mission and value proposition and create Emmeline Ventures.
  • By funding companies that have a meaningful, positive impact on how women lead their lives in the future.

BUILD-A-BEAR ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH REBEL GIRLS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

ST. LOUIS, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate International Women's Day with Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) and Rebel Girls!

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate International Women's Day with Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) and Rebel Girls!
  • Today, the global brand announced a new collection with Rebel Girls, whose mission is to help raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls.
  • The exclusive collection will feature a special Rebel Girls branded plush teddy bear and gift sets inspired by famous female trailblazers throughout history featuring special bear tees and accessories.
  • Whether you are looking to inspire a young girl or honor an accomplished woman, this collection, available exclusively online, makes the perfect gift to celebrate the women in your life!

Amazon Bestseller, The Living Room Leader - Leadership Lessons for a Hybrid Future is a "User Manual" for Forward-Thinking Leaders

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned leadership expert Debbie Goodman's latest book, The Living Room Leader Leadership Lessons for a Hybrid Future , has shot to the top of Amazon's Bestseller list within days of its pre-sale last week.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned leadership expert Debbie Goodman's latest book, The Living Room Leader Leadership Lessons for a Hybrid Future , has shot to the top of Amazon's Bestseller list within days of its pre-sale last week.
  • Along the way, she underscores the continued value of familiar practices that have stood the test of time.
  • For more than two decades, Debbie Goodman has been helping boards and CEOs with their most important people, leadership, and talent decisions.
  • Her first book, "InTheFlow Taking Mindfulness to Work", was listed as one of the 'Top 10 Best' business books.