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ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

As American families shelter in place due to COVID-19, children with hearing loss may need additional help at home, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The association offers parents this guidance:

1.    Make sure your child is using their hearing aids and cochlear implants as much as possible. Hearing amplification should be turned on during waking hours, whether a child is engaged in educational or leisure activities. Keeping device(s) on a child's ear(s) and in good working order gives that child the best access to daily communication, language, and learning. The more exposure to language input, the better: It takes children 20,000 hours of listening before their brains are ready to learn to read. Keeping hearing aids or cochlear implants turned on can help children develop other communication skills, too—including written communication. It also allows them to participate to their fullest extent in interactions at home and virtually.

2.    Practice good communication habits, and promote togetherness. Everyone in the family can engage in good communication habits, helping the child with hearing loss while also strengthening family bonds:

    Make sure you are in the same room before you start talking. This offers a child the best opportunity to hear your voice while also providing access to visual cues such as facial expressions and body language. Does your child have a phone? Send them a text to let them know you want to talk. You'll capture their attention and protect your vocal cords!

    Speak one at a time (as much as possible) during meals/activities. If a child is too young to understand this concept, incorporate a talking stick—designating the holder of the stick as the only person who can talk. The use of the stick will make it easier to follow the conversation and also helps teach a key social skill of turn taking. Making a talking stick is also a great arts-and-crafts opportunity for young children at home (do a web search for numerous online examples).

    Turn on closed captioning. Watching Frozen for the 100th time? Even if your child knows every line of the movie by heart, practicing reading along can help them keep up with new dialogue when you finally switch movies or shows. Most streaming services offer the option for closed captions or subtitles.

    Set aside time for regular face-to-face activities. These could take the form of a board game or meal together. During this time, make sure all screens are down and eyes are up, so everyone can fully capture what is being communicated.

3.    Prioritize regular care, routine, and preparedness. Steps like the ones below can make maintaining and caring for your child's hearing health from home for an uncertain period of time more manageable:

    Add a daily "listening check" to your morning routine. It is important to know if hearing devices are working properly. Otherwise, your child might not be benefiting from wearing them. A video and step-by-step guide on how to perform a listening check is available from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management.

    Add hearing aid or cochlear implant batteries to your stay-at-home preparedness list. Make sure that your child has enough batteries for at least 3 months. Although you may not be able to see your child's audiologist in person right now, they may have some suggestions via phone or email about where you can stock up on batteries. Check the size before ordering—not all hearing aid or cochlear implant batteries are the same.

    Keep a hearing journal. Pick a time each week to jot down notes about your child's hearing (this doesn't need to be in a formal journal—notes on your phone work, too). Document what has or hasn't worked. For example: "Ben wore his hearing aids all week with no problem," "Ben misunderstood some of the conversation during our family lunch and refused to wear his hearing aids for the rest of the day," or "Ben threw his hearing aid in the bathtub. We used his dry aid kit and it seems to be working okay." Take note of audiologist and other doctors' appointments that may have been canceled during this time.

    Once you get the all-clear by your state, reschedule your child's appointments. When you go to your next audiologist appointment, bring your journal. They will be eager to hear your account of how caring for your child's hearing health has gone, where you think matters stand, and any questions or concerns that you may have.

If you have concerns about your child's hearing but haven't had a hearing evaluation, visit the ASHA ProFind tool to find an ASHA-certified audiologist in your area. Make an appointment once it is safe to go out again.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, announced today that it is hosting a live, virtual panel and Q&A with two of the world's leading cybersecurity industry CEOs. Headlining the panel are Lior Div, CEO and Co-Founder, Cybereason; Corey Thomas, CEO, Rapid7; Ed Amoroso, CEO, TAG Cyber.

During the panel, participants will be able to ask Div, Thomas and Amoroso for their advice and recommendations on how to maintain business continuity, how to handle massive shifts to remote work across global geographies and what the biggest security challenges facing companies today are, as well as what they will be in the future.

Who: Cybereason, Rapid7 and TAG Cyber

What: Live, virtual panel conversation

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10:30 am ET

Where: (Register) https://www.cybereason.com/boston-security-leaders-answer-your-qs-on-shifting-to-remote-work

Panelists:

Lior Div, Chief Executive Officer, Cybereason
Lior Div is the CEO and Cofounder of Cybereason, one of the fastest growing cybersecurity companies in the world. In 2019, Cybereason was named a Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startup. He is an expert in hacking operations, forensics, reverse engineering, malware analysis, cryptography, and evasion. Previously, Div served in key security forces agencies as commander of cybersecurity teams, where he received a Medal of Honor. Prior to co-founding Cybereason, Lior founded a cybersecurity services company that provided services to government agencies. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades in his career. Highlights include being named a three-time finalist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year New England Award, being named to the Boston Business Journal's Power 50 Newsmaker list and receiving Brandeis University's Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship.

Corey Thomas, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Rapid7                                                     Corey Thomas is the CEO of Rapid7, as well as Chairman of its board of directors. In 2018, he was elected to the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) board of directors and the Massachusetts Cybersecurity Strategy Council. He also serves on the board of directors for LPL Financial, as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, sitting on its audit and health care quality and affordability committees. He previously served on the U.S. Commerce Department's Digital Economy Board of Advisors. Corey has extensive experience leading technology companies to the next stage of growth and innovation. Prior to joining Rapid7, Corey was VP of marketing at Parallels, Inc., a virtualization technology company; group project manager of the Microsoft Server and Tools division, steering product planning for Microsoft's data platform; and a consultant at Deloitte Consulting. Corey received a B.E. in electrical engineering and computer science from Vanderbilt University and a MBA from Harvard Business School.

Dr. Ed Amoroso, founder & CEO, TAG Cyber                                                                             Dr. Edward G. Amoroso serves as Distinguished Research Professor in the Center for Cyber Security (CCS) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Ed is also CEO of TAG Cyber, a global cybersecurity advisory, training, consulting, and media services company supporting major organizations across the world. Ed recently retired from AT&T, beginning his career in Unix security at Bell Labs and culminating as SVP/CSO from 2004 to 2016. He was elected AT&T Fellow in 2010. Ed holds the BS degree in Physics from Dickinson College, the MS/PhD degrees in Computer Science from the Stevens Institute of Technology, and is a graduate of the Columbia Business School. He served previously on the Board of Directors for M&T Bank and the NSA Advisory Board.

About Cybereason
Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, gives the advantage back to the defender through a completely new approach to cybersecurity. Cybereason offers endpoint prevention, detection and response and active monitoring. The solution delivers multi-layered endpoint prevention by leveraging signature and signatureless techniques to prevent known and unknown threats in conjunction with behavioral and deception techniques to prevent ransomware and fileless attacks. Cybereason is a privately held, international company, headquartered in Boston with customers in more than 30 countries.



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SAINT PAUL, MINN. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

If you find yourself missing work, school, or just getting out more, you're not alone. Over the past 3 weeks we've observed some of the steepest shifts in how people use their time. If a person is only as good as the decisions they make, what does our reaction to this newfound time say about us?

To answer this question BetterYou looked at a population of college students (we work with 27 colleges and Universities) and measured change in how they spend their time. The results weren't exactly what you'd expect.

If you feel like you're sitting still, you're right

The average American gets about 5000 steps per day. We observed that prior to the move to a virtual campus, college students were right in line there at 5786 steps average per day. Then March happened. During the last week of March student steps were 2835 per day. This 51% drop shows the impact staying inside more has on our overall movement.

It's worth noting however that the news isn't all bad. While the number of days with under 1,000 steps has never been higher for this group, there also are several people walking more as a result of being cooped up inside. The distribution is bi-modal. However if you were to pick a college student at random, our data says they likely are moving substantially less than they were in Feb.

What it means: Without the ability to visit places or walk to lunch it's easy to end up getting just 800 steps in your day.

300% jump in TikTok time

TikTok is one of the most popular apps when it comes to social media. Due to the quarantine it's popularity has only gone up. The amount of time an average college student spent on TikTok in the last week of March was 2.95 times greater than those same students a month earlier. This sample includes students that don't even have the app, when looking purely at days with TikTok usage before quarantine we saw just under 1hr/day average and now that number has jumped to 1.75 hours/day. This means that not only is session time increasing, but also the number of days students are using TikTok has jumped (our records show a 40%.increase in the number of days students are using the app in a given week).

The data is dramatically skewed up with plenty of 4-6 hour days of app usage logged by students after the quarantine.

Not to be outdone, Instagram jumps 40%

Instagram usage is also seeing a surge. With more people going live for AMAs or workouts It's unclear if that is the driver of the jump or if people are just looking for something to do with their newfound time. We looked at average daily usage and 25% of the time students in our population didn't use instagram in a given day. Even including these zero usage days the average student still saw a 40% increase. It's worth noting that even despite this jump weekly Instagram time is only 3.6 hours per week among college students logging sessions every day.

What it means: With a jump in discretionary time (no commute, much less getting out of the house) digital mediums are growing with weekly TikTok time eclipsing 12 hours for students using the app regularly.

But our students are talking to people more too right?

Yes, mobile social time is up for our student population about 9 minutes per day per student. This measures video calls, Whatsapp, Houseparty etc. This brings the average weekly talk time to just about 2 hours per student, a significant jump, but not quite the surge we were expecting given that physical isolation makes it hard to see your friends in person.

What it means: With a jump in mobile talk time far less than what we had hoped, we think students are shifting most of their social time to laptops, consoles and other means not fully captured in the data.

Whether it's looking at our college students or ourselves, behaviors are changing in response to the isolation. Let's do our part to help them change for the better.

Stay moving, stay social, stay healthy.

--Your Friends at BetterYou

BetterYou is a digital coaching app that measures how people use their time and links it back to their goals. Ultimately it's our job to help you make the most of your day.



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OAKLAND, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

The Toigo Foundation, a nonprofit at the forefront of developing diverse talent for leadership in the finance industry, announced today the launch of an MBA-focused survey seeking insights into the distinct challenges diverse MBA students face. The findings will be released this summer as a way to help employers better understand next-generation talent, on-campus issues and more.

"Toigo Plugged In: Discover the MBA Pulse—from Campus to Community" will gauge respondents' experiences in three key facets of the MBA program—academics, community and career development. MBA candidates of all ethnicities are invited to provide their input before April 20th using the "Plugged In" survey link.

The "Plugged In" survey was conceptualized and developed by two current Toigo Fellows, Adrianna Samaniego and Zachary Lopez, both Columbia Business School Class of 2020 candidates and supported by a team of student leaders across 22 campuses nationwide to lead the effort to generate responses. The survey was proposed as part of the Foundation's Vision Award competition with the goal of extending the focus of diversity and inclusion to include key dynamics impacting campus and student life.

"For the past 30-plus years, Toigo's work has supported aspiring minority leaders in finance at the start of their MBA journey through the arcs of their careers," said Nancy Sims, President and CEO of the Toigo Foundation. "Understanding the shifts that are occurring on campus—and in society—from the next-gen talent's perspective is critical. The survey findings will provide perspectives directly from the students—the very input academic leaders and employers need as they think about recruitment, culture and building a stronger sense of inclusion. Toigo is pleased to bring student voices forward in this thought leadership piece."

Increasingly, studies have demonstrated diverse teams boost innovation and productivity—as well as the bottom line. Firms are investing in efforts to make more inclusive work environments, as are MBA campuses. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, A Bolder Vision for Business Schools, author Peter Tufano called the move by educational institutions "The Necessity of Inclusion." Results from the Toigo Plugged In survey will offer key metrics to better understand the complex dynamics that directly impact underrepresented future leaders.

About the Toigo Foundation
Toigo's mission is to transform the performance of forward-thinking organizations through education and strategies that drive greater inclusion and the ongoing development and promotion of exceptional diverse leaders. Based in Oakland, CA, the non-profit has been focused on leadership development and workplace inclusion for 30+ years. Its programs include MBA career development, leadership and advancement support, women in leadership, and Toigo Inclusion Strategy Services. More than 1,500 men and women of color have been supported by Toigo; today, many of them are leading teams and organizations in a mix of finance sectors—and beyond.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

On March 31st, 2020, A2LA WorkPlace Training (A2LA WPT) hosted their first remote Virtual Classroom training course. Virtual Classroom is a new training delivery method recently launched by A2LA WPT that provides live, instructor-led training and a fully interactive classroom experience to learners anywhere in the world. With travel restrictions and social distancing protocols now in place due to COVID-19, Virtual Classroom allows A2LA WPT to offer the same high-quality training services without the need for travel. The first course hosted through Virtual Classroom was A2LA WPT's most popular class: Understanding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Testing & Calibration Laboratories. Several more in-demand courses are now also available to individuals and organizations through this new delivery method.

Long before COVID-19 was a daily thought, A2LA WPT had been exploring options for virtual classes for several months. This process involved conducting research on effective scheduling and formatting for virtual classes, testing different software platforms for desired functionality, and understanding how the learner experience would be affected by a digital format. Having already evaluated the multitude of products available, A2LA WPT was able to quickly pivot from in-person courses to the live, Virtual Classroom format when it became clear that travel would be severely restricted.

To maximize focus and retention, the virtual classes are arranged into 2-hour morning and afternoon sessions over the course of several days that employ breakout room exercises, private chats, whiteboard interactions and presentations. Virtual Classroom learners can participate in follow-up interactive QA sessions one week after their class concludes to hone their understanding and bridge any knowledge or application gaps. In an anonymous follow-up survey, participants gave overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the format and content of the class as well as the effectiveness of the instructor, Pam Wright. Comments expressed that the learners had "ample opportunity to ask questions" and remarked on the usefulness of the interactive activities.

A2LA WPT is focused on delivering the most effective professional training available, which means embracing and optimizing new methods of teaching. Exploring new delivery methods has always been integral to the instructional design process, and now that our Virtual Classroom is fully operational, experts at A2LA WPT plan to employ this training delivery method more broadly in the future capitalizing on cutting edge technology to enhance the customer experience and knowledge utilization. The flexible interactive teaching program used to host Virtual Classroom provides the experience of a traditional classroom, but in a format that is accessible to learners for whom face-to-face training may not be feasible. Once travel constraints are lifted, A2LA WorkPlace Training will resume face-to-face training but will retain the virtual platform for the convenience of its customers, but the versatility of Virtual Classroom will make it possible to reach learners around the world.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

With the shift to online education in response to COVID-19 presenting a daunting challenge, a new Pioneer Institute and ASU Prep Digital policy brief offers five important considerations for schools and districts.

"As of late March, at least 124,000 public and private schools affecting a minimum of 55.1 million American children had closed," said Julie Young, co-author of "Shifting to Online Learning in the COVID-19 Spring," with William Donovan. "An effective transition to virtual learning is needed to avoid the loss of up to a third of the current school year."

1. Understand the level of equipment and Internet access that families have.

School districts should conduct a survey of the families they serve to determine who needs devices and who lacks Internet access. In Illinois, Belleville Township High School District 201 deploys four school buses equipped with Wi-Fi to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every weekday, drivers park the buses next to seven parks throughout the town and Belleville's downtown YMCA, depending on the day of the week.

Districts should also be aware that even families with a high-speed connection may not have enough devices for multiple children, particularly if parents are working from home.

2. Equip schools for virtual instruction.

If they don't already have one, districts should purchase a learning management system (LMS), the set of tools that houses course content and provides the framework for communication between students, teachers, and parents. There are more than 1,000 LMS vendors, including Agilix Labs, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Pearson Learning Solutions. Many districts are sticking with basic online options they already use and that teachers and staff are familiar with.

3. Prepare your teachers.

Give teachers time to acquire some of the basic skills they need to prepare their online courses and practice teaching online.

Principals and school administrators can provide guidance to teachers as they select from the vast number of online lessons, videos, simulations, and activities. Assistance is also available from other online educators such as ASU Prep and Florida Virtual School, which was the first full-time online school in the U.S.

4. Most special needs students can be served.

The large majority of spe­cial needs students with Individualized Education Plans, can easily be served when shifting to online instruc­tion; however, online education often is not as effective with severely disabled students.

5. Establish daily schedules.

Clear expectations should be in place for when teachers and students are expected to be logged on. Some schools choose a morning meeting and an afternoon check-in. Others spread the school day over two days, with classes in the morning and teachers holding online office hours in the afternoon.

Consistency is also important for parents. Very young students may require parental assistance with online instruction, and parents are often managing their own work-from-home schedules.

"COVID-19 has made clear that Massachusetts and many states are decades behind providing meaningful academic online learning for their K-12 students," said Jim Stergios, executive director of Pioneer Institute. "Having a virtual schooling trailblazer like Julie Young of ASU Prep Digital map the path forward for state leaders is an invaluable resource during this national crisis."

To facilitate the shift to online learning, states should clarify any confusion around what counts as instruction time for funding purposes and/or instructional minutes requirements. State education departments and school districts should also add pages to their websites that provide extensive information about the transition.

About the Authors

Julie E. Young is Vice President of Education Outreach at ASU and Managing Director of ASU Prep Digital. Julie is passionate about students and is focused on leveraging technology to provide them with new opportunities. Prior to joining ASU Prep Digital, she was the founding CEO and president of the Florida Virtual School, the world's first virtual statewide school district and one of the nation's largest and most influential K through 12 online education providers. During her tenure, the school served over 2 million students in 50 states and 68 countries.

William Donovan is a former staff writer with The Providence Journal in Rhode Island where he wrote about business and government. He has taught business journalism in the graduate programs at Boston University and Northeastern University. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his master's degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C.



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NEWBURGH, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

After 38 years of working with schizophrenic patients, Anthea Morne, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, CASAC, has found meditation to be a great tool to aid mental healing. Recently, she published "The Effect of Meditation and Relaxation on Individuals Diagnosed with Long-Term Schizophrenia" to present research from a six-year experiment she conducted with schizophrenic patients. By instructing them on how to meditate and relax, she was able to help them improve their mental health.

"The Effect of Meditation and Relaxation on Individuals Diagnosed with Long-Term Schizophrenia" is structured to follow the steps of her research process, providing background on schizophrenia, the methodology of the study and the results from the research. One of the key points Morne makes in her study is how meditation can create peace in the lives of her patients.

"Meditation takes you to a quiet and peaceful place," said Morne. "This can help people remove agitation and turmoil that they face within themselves."

Although the focus of this book is on the impact meditation can have on people who have schizophrenia, Morne also outlines how it can benefit anyone. At the beginning of the book, she discusses how meditation has impacted her personally and cites other cases that concluded meditation can help ease anxiety.

"In order to reduce stress in our lives, we need to create balance and inner peace," said Morne. "I hope that readers can see the tangible, positive effects meditation can have on their lives through the research presented in my book."



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BETHESDA, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

Member medical schools of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) intend to adapt the application review process for all medical schools participating in the AACOMAS application process. These changes have been approved by AACOM's Board of Deans to mitigate obstacles prospective students may confront as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The changes demonstrate to applicants that the osteopathic community truly lives by a holistic philosophy, we understand their circumstances, and we are willing to be flexible," said Jayme Bograd, Director of Application Services, Recruitment, and Student Affairs. "Students are trying to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives in the middle of a global crisis. Our goal is to ensure that through these difficult times, we give the next generation of doctors clear guidance for application and acceptance into medical school."

Congruent with the osteopathic medical profession's philosophy, AACOMAS participating schools intend to adapt their application review process to allow for greater flexibility in accepting online coursework, accepting pass/fail/satisfactory/unsatisfactory coursework, and reviewing applications prior to receiving MCAT scores. Please refer to AACOM's newly released letter to future applicants for details regarding these changes. AACOM will continue to guide its osteopathic medical schools as the needs of prospective students evolve.

The application for the 2021 entering class opens on May 5, 2020. Visit ChooseDO.org for more information.

About AACOM

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) was founded in 1898 to lend support and assistance to the nation's osteopathic medical schools, and to serve as a unifying voice for osteopathic medical education.

Having grown from a handful of college administrators a century ago, the organization today represents the administration, faculty, and students of all osteopathic medical colleges in the United States. The association, guided by its Board of Deans and various other member councils and committees, is actively involved in all areas of osteopathic medical education.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020

Classroom, Inc., an education technology nonprofit helping middle school students develop reading, writing, and career skills, today announced the launch of a motivational crowdsourcing effort in response to COVID-19. The Words of Encouragement campaign is collecting and sharing uplifting notes to encourage middle school students while they learn at home.

This past fall, Classroom, Inc. ran a successful Words of Encouragement campaign for Giving Tuesday. The organization collected and shared thousands of words of encouragement with teachers and students who participated in the Read to Lead program. Read to Lead, created by Classroom, Inc., is an award-winning learning game platform that helps middle school students improve literacy and leadership skills to prepare them for a successful future in college, career, and life.

The impact of the donated messages was incredibly powerful. Students and educators shared that the notes offered much-needed encouragement and helped students see a broader community that wants them to succeed in school and beyond.

With schools now closed, educators face new challenges of keeping their students engaged. Classroom, Inc. saw a unique opportunity to relaunch this campaign and give people across the country an opportunity to create a moment of joy for middle school students who may be feeling more isolated and anxious learning at home.

"Read to Lead enables our students to make their own decisions and think critically about life and their community while building their literacy and comprehension," shares Marcella Carr, Principal of the Brooklyn Green School in New York City. "It's an important part of our curriculum and a big part of the culture of our school. Words of encouragement will help my educators and students continue to use Read to Lead while our school building is closed."

The Words of Encouragement campaign is part of a national effort to support educators and students during school closures. Through Read to Lead, Classroom, Inc. provides free curriculum and research-based learning games to educators, students, and families. Additional resources include virtual learning guidance, webinars for educators transitioning to distance learning, and parent resources to support families at home.

"As a former educator and now parent of two middle school-aged children, I know the sudden switch to distance learning can be challenging," stated Christina Oliver, Executive Director of Classroom, Inc. "Many have asked me how they can support the incredible teachers who have stepped up to ensure learning continues for all students. Words of encouragement are powerful! Just 30 seconds can uplift a teacher and her class and make a difference. We invite America to join us."

For over 25 years, Classroom, Inc. has helped more than one million students nationwide develop reading, writing, and career skills. Their learning game platform, Read to Lead, offers lessons, projects, and unique virtual workplace reading games, giving middle school youth an innovative and fun entry point to read, write, and develop leadership skills.



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DENVER (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

School Bus Logistics, LLC, the leader in logistics consulting and support to school districts across North America, has added two new staff members. Established in 2010, School Bus Logistics (SBL) has helped school districts optimize routing to aid in budgetary efficiencies and the safe transportation of school children.

Route logistics analysts, Ralitsa Getova and Samantha Rasor, bring day-to-day logistics support to the SBL team. Both hires are based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where they will implement Transfinder routing software and provide routing for North America Central School Bus.

Getova and Rasor bring knowledge from their positions with First Student where they worked in daily routing and communication for the transportation team. In addition to their work with North America Central School Bus, they will allow SBL to provide increasing levels of support to their clients.

"We are excited about the growth of our team and the ability to continue building our partnership with North America Central School Bus and support their endeavors in the Texas area," said Robert Jacobus, CEO and founder of School Bus Logistics, "With each new hire, our goal is to ensure we continue to provide industry-best practices and to bring the highest level of service to our clients—Ralitsa and Samantha both uphold our standards."

SBL plans to attend this year's STN Expo in Reno, July 10–15, 2020. During the event, they will showcase Route Management Services which provide districts with complete turn-key routing with a focus on improving customer service to schools and families.

For additional information about SBL, email sales@schoolbuslogistics.com.

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School Bus Logistics was created in 2010 to provide logistics consulting and support to school district officials and school bus contracting companies. With more than 60 years of combined routing software experience and routing operations, their focus is solely on pupil transportation routing and the challenges it brings to school districts and the communities they serve.



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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Businessolver, the leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services, is teaming up with EVERFI to provide Endeavor, an online Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education program for middle school students. Sponsored by the Businessolver Foundation, this interactive program will be provided at no cost to schools across the U.S. where Businessolver has a significant local presence–Charlotte, North Carolina, Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Des Moines and Iowa City, Iowa and Louisville, Kentucky. Planned prior to the COVID-19 emergency, this virtual learning resource is now more important than ever as schools shift to online learning in response to the pandemic.

"As a technology company, we've always been dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, who someday may be Solvers themselves," said Businessolver President and CEO, Jon Shanahan. "Now with schools nationwide moving to virtual learning, the need to provide high-quality, engaging STEM educational materials is even more vital. The Businessolver Foundation is proud to support expanding teachers' and students' access to these tools at this critical time and in the future."

Developed and implemented by EVERFI, the leading social impact education innovator, the Endeavor program emphasizes STEM learning and career exploration, including big data, predictive algorithms, and game development. Through the Businessolver Foundation's sponsorship, teachers at schools using Endeavor have access to one-on-one training resources as they implement the curriculum. The program also includes a new parent portal, which is facilitating access to this program as teachers and parents navigate the current shift to virtual learning.

"This online resource addresses career options, health and wellness, and social and emotional readiness for students," said Jon Chapman, founder and president, EVERFI. "We're delighted to work with the Businessolver Foundation to invest in STEM education, particularly at such a challenging time."

With STEM-related job opportunities expected to grow in the coming years, it's increasingly important for U.S. schools to empower students with the skills they'll need for the future. Endeavor utilizes playlist building and game development to provide relatable activities for young learners, and it offers personalized takeaways about students' interests, skills, and relevant career choices.

As Charlie B., aged nine said, "This program taught me how to work on projects and solve problems. I learned I could be a boss one day!"

To learn more about the Businessolver Foundation visit https://www.businessolver.com/who-we-are/businessolver-foundation.

About Businessolver
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits administration technology supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver's unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.

About EVERFI, Inc.
EVERFI is an international technology company driving social change through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to prescription drug safety to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI is fueled by its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) community engagement platform and has reached more than 30 million learners globally. Recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2020, EVERFI powers community engagement in a sustained manner to empower individuals and organizations to make an impact within their communities. The Company also convenes Networks to bring together financial institutions, colleges and universities, and some of the largest corporations to leverage insights and connections to drive impact. Some of America's leading CEOs and venture capital firms are EVERFI investors including Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, Twitter founder Evan Williams, as well as Advance, Rethink Education and Rethink Impact. To learn more about EVERFI visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.



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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Best Brains Learning Centers is now hosting online Book Club Chats in addition to their current virtual offerings. These weekly chats will feature discussion with a host, as well as smaller sessions where children can discuss with each other in moderated groups. Students will be divided by grade, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th, and focus on a book suitable for each group. Each book has been selected both for entertainment value and potential for conversation. A Book Club Chat open to non-enrolled students will begin the week of April 20th.

Recently, Best Brains Learning Centers have undergone massive changes to keep up with the state mandated closures and social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19. In the span of less than a month, the "Be Your Best x5 Program" has created weekly online classes, one-on-one virtual homework help, daily YouTube videos featuring both education and entertainment topics, and free downloadable workbooks to help limit screen time. Book Club Chat is the latest addition to this comprehensive program.

In addition to face-to-face virtual communication with students all over the country, Best Brains Book Club Chat features Book Club Chat Packets. These downloadable packets will include a calendar with daily reading assignments as well as fun, interactive reading activities. For each reading assignment, the children will have a before, during, and after reading activity that will help engage their mind and allow their creativity to flourish.

Best Brains Learning Centers provide enrichment to students ages 3-14 and is available to students across the US, Canada, and Jordan. It has been best known for offering one-on-one student interaction from certified teachers in a safe classroom environment for their students, who range in age from 3 to 14. Their non-repetitive model and highly qualified staff leads to high student engagement and excitement, as well as parent satisfaction.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Best Brains Learning Centers is now hosting online Book Club Chats in addition to their current virtual offerings. These weekly chats will feature discussion with a host, as well as smaller sessions where children can discuss with each other in moderated groups. Students will be divided by grade, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th, and focus on a book suitable for each group. Each book has been selected both for entertainment value and potential for conversation. A Book Club Chat open to non-enrolled students will begin the week of April 20th.

Recently, Best Brains Learning Centers have undergone massive changes to keep up with the state mandated closures and social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19. In the span of less than a month, the "Be Your Best x5 Program" has created weekly online classes, one-on-one virtual homework help, daily YouTube videos featuring both education and entertainment topics, and free downloadable workbooks to help limit screen time. Book Club Chat is the latest addition to this comprehensive program.

In addition to face-to-face virtual communication with students all over the country, Best Brains Book Club Chat features Book Club Chat Packets. These downloadable packets will include a calendar with daily reading assignments as well as fun, interactive reading activities. For each reading assignment, the children will have a before, during, and after reading activity that will help engage their mind and allow their creativity to flourish.

Best Brains Learning Centers provide enrichment to students ages 3-14 and is available to students across the US, Canada, and Jordan. It has been best known for offering one-on-one student interaction from certified teachers in a safe classroom environment for their students, who range in age from 3 to 14. Their non-repetitive model and highly qualified staff leads to high student engagement and excitement, as well as parent satisfaction.



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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

APWASI today launched over 20 online wine and spirit certification courses in 26 languages. The newly released programs include the world's first certified courses in "Icewine", "Wines of China", "Caviar" and "Truffles".

APWASI (Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute) board unanimously agreed to move the launch forward to offer support to those in the airline, cruise-line, hotel and hospitality industry who are facing uncertain, challenging and life-changing situations because of the global pandemic.

APWASI will be making the important Wine Essentials 1 Course complimentary and other courses qualify for special pricing. The program goals are to allow people to be more productive, acquire new knowledge and get certified during this period at home that many are experiencing. Further information is available at http://www.apwasi.com.

In 2018/2019 there were over 100,000 wine and spirit students globally undertaking courses from various wine bodies. The wine and spirits market is explosively dynamic and experiencing generational, global and dramatic taste changes. APWASI's mission when developing these career courses, was to combine required fundamental theory and practical skills required for the workplace.

Fellow industry experts were consulted to ensure APWASI courses had the impact and relevance to enable course graduates to be seamlessly and more easily absorbed into new career positions. APWASI courses are highly affordable and competitive for the market, ensuring accessibility for individuals looking to advance their knowledge. As a non-profit organization, APWASI wants ensure the courses can be delivered globally and at scale.

Dr Clinton Lee, Executive Director APWASI said, "It is imperative students have the choice now of a condensed route to attaining new skills with the flexibility to further upgrade those skills during their career. Not only are work skills important but so are cultural awareness levels. I was adamant that APWASI courses incorporate cultural awareness and we have done that. As a lifelong student myself, I can share through my own experience, that lifelong learning is the only way forward."

APWASI developed a holistic approach for their students, from start to career, by developing strong strategic alliances with pivotal partners in the field. APWASI strategic alliances include Quini (http://www.quiniwine.com), a respected, established online wine tasting software company. Students can taste wine and record professional grade tasting notes with ease, anywhere, anytime and recall them at the touch of a button. Students can also take online language study components through APWASI's strategic partnership with Rosetta Stone Language. "Studying Italian wine and language just became much easier," said Dr. Lee. APWASI students will also be able to keep up to-date online with the wine industry through our highly valued APWASI strategic partner, Wine Spectator magazine.

Within weeks, students will be able to access additional APWASI strategic partners, including global recruitment agencies geared to focus on APWASI graduates, to help with placement in meaningful careers during and after their course completion.

Roger Noujem, CEO of Quini, said, "Global industry requires talent that is digitally savvy in cross functional areas of business. Going well beyond being personally knowledgeable about wine, for example. It is skills related to bringing automation ideas to the workplace that have now become more important than ever in the wine and hospitality sectors. With the new depth of education, certifications, virtual environment and partnerships that APWASI has crafted, we see a paradigm shift that QUINI is exceptionally proud to help advance and stand shoulder to shoulder with APWASI on."

About APWASI

Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was established in 2015 as a non-profit organization. APWASI co-operates globally with wine organizations, councils, industry, airlines, hotel groups and restaurants. The Institute is committed to providing practical world class, online wine and spirits classes that meet the skilled needs of the hospitality industry, wine professionals and wine enthusiasts. Currently, APWASI offers over 20 courses.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

About the Series: This webinar series of leading securities law experts discusses both the fundamentals of the federal securities laws and the latest developments in this ever-evolving area of law.

About the Episode: Stocks and bonds are easily recognizable as securities, but did you know that promissory notes may also be securities? So can certain joint venture interests and many other types of investment contracts. Then there are cryptocurrency altcoins, which are sometimes securities and sometimes not.

How do you identify a security? What are some of the requirements related to offering and selling securities? How do they differ between private and public companies? What happens if you fail to comply with securities laws? How has legislation like the JOBS Act, the FAST Act changed the way in which companies offer and sell their securities? This webinar provides a high-level overview of the federal securities laws as well as tangible examples and practical advice in answer to these and many more questions.

To learn more and register, click here.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Environmental laws, propounded in order to hold polluters liable for remediation, are often in conflict with bankruptcy laws' general principles of a "fresh start" and the ability to shed certain financial burdens. Bankruptcy laws automatic stay is one such protection – the enjoinment of parties from taking actions against the debtor upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition – that is sometimes trumped by environmental law concerns, namely, the police and regulatory exception to the automatic stay. This webinar addresses the tensions between bankruptcy and environmental law, and examines how bankruptcy law deals with property contamination issues, the sale or abandonment of contaminated property, successor liability, environmental cleanup claims, and dischargeability of governmental claims.

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The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can "buy" their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. 



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

All of us have had experiences of meetings that were painful to participate in. Lack of preparation, ineffective facilitation, or inability to move decisions forward can all lead to an ineffective board. With boards charged with a company's most important strategic matters, no company can afford to waste valuable meeting time. In this discussion, we share practices that happen in real boardrooms that help equip directors to participate and lead to energized and productive debate that feeds the company's success.

To learn more and register, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can "buy" their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. 



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Adweek, the leading resource for the brand marketing and advertising community, announced the return of the Adweek Executive Mentor Program, supporting senior marketers on the road to executive positions. Spearheaded by the Adweek D&I Council and Steering Committee, this mentorship program is focused on ensuring a more inclusive future for the brand marketing industry through the advancement of diverse executives.

The Adweek Executive Mentor Program launched in October 2019, its first round attracting 110 mentors from among the industry's top leaders. Of the 116 graduating executive mentees, 73 percent were female and 65 percent people of color. The 2020 program more than doubles the number of high-profile mentors to 230.

Mentors and mentees alike have been effusive in their enthusiasm for the project.

"I've loved being a mentor in this program," said Marisa Thalberg, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer of Lowe's Companies, Inc. "I only wish it had existed when I was earlier in my own career."

"It is an unwritten commandment in the preservation and advancement of any craft or culture: knowledge has to be shared. Mentoring, therefore, is an obligation for those who love their craft," said Antonio Lucio, Global CMO of Facebook. "To know is to love. To love is to share. To share is to transcend."

Mentee Lizette Williams, Sr., Director of Brand and Content Strategy at McDonald's had this to say about having Lucio as her mentor: "We shared passion around diversity. For me, it's personal. Not only do I represent being a woman of color, I am the first person in my family to go to college. I am the second person to graduate from high school. And what does that mean? It means that programs like this are leveling the playing field, not just providing an equal playing ground, but really allowing there to be equity in opportunity and preparation, and just giving people like me a chance."

Starting today, potential mentees can apply to be matched with one of over 200 top marketing leaders here. A pitch competition will be held for applicants— who should be mid-senior executive marketers—to earn time with one of our executive mentors. Adweek will qualitatively evaluate every pitch and assign the strongest pitch for each mentor based on the merit of submission. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, April 30, 2020.

If chosen, the mentee earns two 30-minute phone calls with their mentor and Adweek will help prepare both the mentee and the mentor for success.

"We know there is a cliff that talented mid– to senior-level executives from diverse backgrounds have to scale to get to the C-suite," said Nadine Dietz, chief community officer of Adweek. "Our mentor program is inclusive, with an emphasis on helping groups who are most in need of representation in leadership positions. This initiative was born from the commitment of the Adweek D&I Council as a major industry action to accelerate change."

This year's partners of the Adweek Executive Mentor Program are Anheuser-Busch, Facebook, and Verizon. Mentors include chief marketing officers, chief brand officers, presidents, chief executive officers, chief diversity officers and chief creative officers from Airbnb, Amazon, Anheuser-Busch, Burger King, Citi, Deloitte, Denny's, Dollar Shave Club, Droga5, Facebook, GE, General Mills, Google, GSD&M, Havas, L'Oreal, Lyft, Mastercard, McCann, Nike, NFL, NHL, P&G, PepsiCo, Pinterest, Publicis, Target, TBWA, The Ad Council, The Female Quotient, Samsung Sephora, Snap Inc., Uber, Unilever, Verizon, Viacom, Visa, Walgreens and more. See the current list here.

"Promoting diversity in our industry is not just the right thing to do — it's a critical growth driver for all companies," said Jeffrey Litvack, Chief Executive Officer of Adweek. "Adweek's mentors know the value of not only opening doors for mentees, but preparing them for what's on the other side. We are so thankful for their participation and contributions."

The full list of executives participating in the Adweek Executive Mentor Program includes:

Abbey Klaassen, President, NY, 360i

Adam Grossman, CMO, Boston Red Sox

Adam Stotsky, former President, E! Entertainment, NBCUniversal

Adrian Parker, Global VP, Marketing - Patrón Tequila, Bacardi

Adrienne Hayes, VP Marketing Devices and Services, Google

Aimee Lapic, former CMO, Pandora

Aldo Quevedo, Co-Chairman of the Board, Círculo Creativo

Alegra O'Hare, Former CMO, Gap

Alex Chang, CMO, San Francisco 49ers

Alicin Reidy Williamson, SVP, Chief Inclusion Officer, Endeavor

Alison Wagonfeld, Head of Marketing, Google Cloud

Allyson Witherspoon, VP, Marketing Communications and Media, Nissan Motor Company

Alvin Bowles, VP, Global Partnerships, Facebook

Andrea Mallard, CMO, Pinterest

Andrea Perez, Global VP and General Manager, Nike, Jordan Brand (Women/Kids)

Andrea Sengara, SVP Consumer Planning and Innovation, Moet Hennessy USA

Andrea Zahumensky, CMO, KFC US

Andrea Zaretsky, Chief Marketing Officer, E*TRADE

Andreas Waldmann, CMO, Citibanamex

Andrew McKechnie, SVP, Chief Creative Officer, Verizon

Andrew Steinthal, Co-founder and Chief Partnerships Officer, The Infatuation

Andy Berndt, Founder, "Head Creative," Google Creative Lab

Ann Lewnes, EVP, CMO, Adobe

Antonio Lucio, Global CMO, Facebook

Arancha Cordero, SVP, Chief Growth Officer, Danone Waters

Arielle Gross Samuels, Head of Business Strategy & Engagement, Facebook

Audrey Wu, VP Strategic Partnerships, Haptik

Barbara Leshinsky, Chief Revenue & Development Officer, Ad Council

Barbara Martin Coppola, Chief Digital Officer, IKEA Group

Barbara McHugh, SVP Marketing, Major League Baseball

Barbara Messing, former CMO, Walmart

Ben James, Head of Creative, T Brand Studio, The New York Times

Benjamin Lord, CMO, Mira Beauty

Bernard Coleman, Head of Employee Engagement, Gusto

Beth Gumm, CMO, Sur La Table

Beverly Stotz, former CMO, illy coffee

Brad Hiranaga, Chief Brand Officer, North America, General Mills

Brad Jakeman, Co-founder, Managing Partner, Rethink Food

Brandon Rochon, Chief Managing Creative Officer, Kastner Agency

Bruno Cardinali, Head of Marketing North America, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Carla Hassan, Global Chief Brand Officer, Citi

Carla Serrano, Chief Strategy Officer, and CEO Publicis NY, Publicis

Carolyn Everson, VP, Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook

Casey Hurbis, CMO, Quicken Loans

Charisse Ford Hughes, CMO, Pandora Americas

Chris Bruzzo, CMO, Electronic Arts (EA)

Chris Stang, Co-founder and CEO, The Infatuation

Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder & CEO, We Are All Human Foundation

Cynthia Chen, General Manager/President, Consumer Health, RB

Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Founder and CEO, Auger-Dominguez Ventures

Dalana Brand, VP People Experience and Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Twitter

Danielle Lee, Chief Fan Officer, NBA

Danielle Wiley, CEO, Sway Group

Danny Wright, Chief Brand Officer, Adweek

Dara Treseder, CMO, Carbon

David Buckley, Head of Hardlines Advertising, Amazon

David Dancer, CMO, Inspire

David Edelman, CMO, Aetna

David Messinger, Chief Marketing Officer, Activision Blizzard

David Rubin, CMO, The New York Times

Debora Koyama, Global Growth Operations Officer, Unilever

Deborah Yeh, CMO, Sephora

Debra Bass, Global CMO & US President, Nuvo Group

Deirdre Findlay, Global CMO, Condé Nast

Denise Karkos, CMO, SiriusXM

Diana O'Brien, Global CMO, Deloitte

Doug Sweeny, CMO, One Medical

Doug Zarkin, CMO, Pearle Vision, Luxottica

Duff Stewart, CEO, GSD&M

Ed Wise, CEO Omnicom Health Group, Omnicom

Elisabeth Charles, former CMO, Rodan + Fields

Elizabeth Rutledge, CMO, American Express

Emily Culp, CEO, Cover FX Skincare Inc.

Eric Toda, former Head of Marketing, Hill City

Erica Fite, Creative Director and Co-founder, Fancy

Eugene Cha, Director Consumer Marketing Strategy & Operations, Facebook

Evan Greene, Partner, 3 Emerald Marketing

Fara Howard, CMO, GoDaddy

Fatima Seliu, Head of International Marketing, Facebook

Fernando Machado, Global CMO, Burger King

Fiona Carter, CBO, AT&T

Gabby Etrog Cohen, Chief Brand Officer, Rent the Runway

Gail Tifford, CBO, WW International

Geoff Walls, SVP Customer Experience, Verizon

Greg Lyons, CMO, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo

Greg Revelle, CMO, Kohl's

Greg Welch, Sr. Partner and Practice Leader, Spencer Stuart

Helen Vaid, Global Chief Customer Officer, Pizza Hut

Ivan Heredia, VP of Marketing, Disney Radio Network

Jabari Hearn, VP of Brand, Lyft

Jamese McGowan, Director Media Investment, Facebook

Jason Bunge, SVP, Global Brand Management and Marketing, Electronic Arts (EA)

Jason Klarman, EVP, Marketing, Fox News Media

Jason White, CMO, Cura Solutions

Jeanine Liburd, Chief Social Impact and Communications Officer, BET

Jeff Jones, President and CEO, H&R Block

Jeff Litvack, CEO, Adweek

Jennifer Breithaupt, CMO, Global Consumer, Citi

Jeremy Miller, EVP Global Chief Communications Offer, McCann

Jerome Hiquet, former CMO, Formula E

Jesse Stollack, CMO, Converse

Jesus Malverde Gonzales, SVP Brands & Partnerships, Universal Music Group

Jim Stengel, President and CEO, The Jim Stengel Group

Jo McKinney, CEO, Burns Group

Jodi Ropert, Head of Marketing, Google YouTube Brand, Music & Growth

John Birmingham, President Central Region, Spark Foundry

John Dillon, Chief Brand Officer, Denny's

John Nitti, Chief Media Officer, Verizon

John Zissimos, Head of Creative, Brand, Media & Customer Programs, Google

Jonnie Cahill, CMO, Heineken USA

Josh Cole, CMO, SkyZone Franchise Group

Josh Dean, CMO, S'well

Joyce Chen, Head of Production, Facebook

Judy Lee, Global Head of Experiential Marketing, Pinterest

Judy Toland, VP, Head of Scaled Solutions, Facebook

Julian Duncan, CMO, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

Julie Channing, VP of Marketing, allbirds

Karin Timpone, former Global CMO, Marriott International

Kate Gunning, CMO, IEX

Katrina Craigwell, Head of Global Employer Brand, JPMorgan Chase

Keith Grossman, President, TIME

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Chief Business Officer, Beautycon

Kenny Mitchell, CMO, Snap, Inc.

Kevin Thompson, CMO, Sotheby's International Realty

Kieran Hannon, CMO, Openpath Security Inc.

Kim Perell, former CEO, Amobee

Kimberly Evans Paige, EVP, CMO, BET

Kirsten Marriner, Chief People Officer, Clorox

Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, VP of Marketing, Door Dash

Kristin Harrer, Chief Marketing Officer, Dollar Shave Club

Kristin Patrick, CBO, Sugar23

Kristina Heney, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Cirque du Soleil

Kyle Wong, CEO, Pixlee

Lara Balazs, CMO and General Manager of Strategic Partnership Group, Intuit

Laura Maness, CEO, Havas

Lauren Gallo, Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Nike

Lauren Weinberg, Global Head of Marketing, Square Inc.

Lina Shields, Chief Media Officer - Lilly USA, Eli Lilly & Co.

Linda Boff, CMO, GE

Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman, Johnson Publishing Co

Lisa Granatstein, Editor, SVP of Programming, Adweek

Luis Miguel Messianu, Co-Chairman of the Board, Círculo Creativo

Lukeisha Paul, Managing Partner, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion U.S., GroupM

Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa

Marc Pritchard, CBO, Procter & Gamble

Marcel Marcondes, U.S. CMO, Anheuser-Busch

Maria Weaver, Global CMO, Comcast Advertising, Comcast

Marisa Thalberg, EVP, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Lowe's Companies

Mark D'Arcy, VP, Global Business Marketing & Chief Creative Officer, Facebook

Marvin Chow, Head of Marketing, Google Consumer Apps

Mary Beech, CEO, Sarah Flint, Inc.

Maryam Banikarim, Head of Marketing, Next Door

Matt Kerbel, Head of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Canoo

Meg Goldthwaite, CMO, NPR

Megan Jones, SVP, Group Media Director, Digitas

Megan McCurry, EVP, Media, Digitas North America

Melissa Waters, CMO, hims and hers

Michael Lynch, Partner, 3 Emerald Marketing

Michelle Klein, VP, Global Customer Marketing, Facebook

Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer, Ad Council

Minjae Ormes, CMO, Visible

Monique Nelson, Chair and CEO, UniWorld Group

Musa Tariq, Global Head of Marketing, Airbnb Experiences

Nadine Dietz, Chief Community Officer, Adweek

Nick Bartle, Head of Marketing, Google Nest

Nick Drake, VP Global Marketing, Google

Nick Tran, VP, Brand and Culture Marketing, Hulu

Nuno Teles, President, Diageo Beer Company

Pam Kaufman, President, Consumer Products, ViacomCBS

Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Bayer

Peter Giorgi, CMO, Celebrity Cruise, Inc.

Rachel Tipograph, Founder & CEO, MikMak

Rachel Webber, CMO and President, Corporate Strategy, Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Rachel Weiss, VP of Strategic Growth and Innovation, L'Oreal USA

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President - Healthcare Business, Mastercard

Rich Lennox, CMO, Macy's

Rick Gomez, EVP, Chief Marketing, Digital and Strategy Officer, Target

Rob Lynch, President and CEO, Papa John's International

Rob Schwartz, CEO, TBWA\CHIAT\DAY, New York

Robyn Streisand, Founder and CEO, The Mixx

Rodney Williams, President and CEO, Belvedere Vodka

Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO, LA Rams

Rosi Ajjam, VP/General Manager Aramis and Designer Fragrances (ADF) and Lab Series for North America, Estee Lauder

Ryan Brown, Head of Content and Creative Lead, Twitter

Ryan Reynolds, Global Social and Content Marketing Lead, Uber

Sara Tate, CEO, TBWA\London

Sarah Hofstetter, Board Member, Campbell's Soup Co.

Sarah Thompson, Global CEO, Droga5

Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO, GLAAD

Seth Farbman, former CMO, Spotify

Seth Freeman, CMO, Buffalo Wild Wings

Sheila Shekar Pollak, CMO, Athleta

Shelley Haus, CMO, Ulta Beauty

Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

Sheryl Adkins-Green, CMO, Mary Kay

Singleton Beato, Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, McCann Worldgroup

Stephanie Gallo, CMO, E. & J. Gallo

Stephanie McMahon, CBO, WWE

Steven Tristan Young, Chief Marketing Officer, Poshmark.com

Steven Wolfe Pereira, CEO and Co-founder, Encantos

Stuart Redsun, CMO, Waste Management

Sue DeSilva, EVP, Executive Director of Creative, Digitas Boston

Supriya Gujral, Head of Partner Marketing, Android, Chrome OS, Play, & Assistant, Google

Susan Vobejda, CMO, The Trade Desk

Suzanne Kounkel, U.S. CMO, Deloitte

Taj Alavi, Senior Director, Global Marketing, Uber

Tara Back, Head of Marketing, Google Events & Experiences

Tariq Hassan, CMO, Petco

Tesa Aragones, CMO, VSCO

Tim Ellis, EVP and CMO, NFL

Tina Walsh, CBO, Tongal

TJ Abrams, Head of Global Brand Strategy and Performance, Holiday Inn

Todd Ballard, CMO, GoPro

Todd Krugman, SVP of Marketing, The Trade Desk

Tracy Heller, CCO (CMO & CDO), Universal Standard

Tressie Lieberman, VP, Digital and Off-Premise, Chipotle

Ty Heath, Global Lead, B2B Institute, LinkedIn

Victor Lee, former CMO, RxBar

Victoria Russell, Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Papa John's International

Vimla Gupta Black, former CMO, Equinox

Vineet Mehra, Global CMO, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walter Woods, CEO, Humana Foundation

Wanda Young, CMO, Samsung

Zach Enterlin, EVP, Program Marketing and Creative Services, HBO



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD) and Childhelp are again joining forces and will present a free virtual Saturday matinee screening of "At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal" (ATHOG), an HBO documentary produced by Sidewinder Films, GSD's media division. Earlier this month The Television Academy recognized ATHOG in its 13th Television Academy Honors, a prestigious award presented to television programs that harness "the power of television to inspire social change."

The virtual screening will take place on Saturday, April 25th at 4 pm Eastern / 3 pm Central / 2 pm Mountain / 1 pm Pacific and will be accompanied by a live Q&A session on Twitter. Directed by Erin Lee Carr, ATHOG goes beyond the sensational headlines around the Larry Nassar gymnastics abuse case to expose a culture in sport that allowed Nassar to abuse hundreds of young athletes over the span of decades. ATHOG features interviews with the survivors, coaches, and Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who presided over the sentencing hearing in which an unprecedented 156 survivors gave victim impact statements.

"From the outset of the film's production, we hoped At the Heart of Gold would be a powerful tool to amplify the voices of the survivors and demand a change in how our society safeguards its athletes," said Dr. Steven Ungerleider, ATHOG producer and GSD board member.

David Ulich, also a producer of ATHOG and board member for GSD, added, "It is a natural partnership to co-host this screening with Childhelp. We have worked with Childhelp on several projects to end abuse in sport, such as the 'Speak Up, Be Safe for Athletes' curriculum, and we are pleased to continue our efforts with this virtual screening."

Childhelp Co-Founder & CEO Sara O'Meara said, "During the COVID-19 crisis, when so many families are together at home, it is a good time to reinforce prevention education: body safety, online security and opening up important lines of communication."

Childhelp Co-Founder & President Yvonne Fedderson added, "We have been rescuing at-risk youth for over 60 years and have made it through wars, conflicts and recessions. We know the power of a survivor's spirit. During difficult days, these brave athletes in the documentary At the Heart of Gold remind us all that nothing is more powerful than using our collective voices to keep others safe."

While it is free to attend the virtual screening, pre-registration is required. Please register at http://athog2020.eventbrite.com.

About The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films
The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films leverage the impact of philanthropy and the power of film to promote sportsmanship, education, fair play and ethics among the world's youth. Giving special emphasis to groups and communities that are most in need or most underserved by current programs, the foundation strives to include women, minorities, and youth in its mission. The foundation's media division, Sidewinder Films, supports this mission by producing groundbreaking documentaries that bring untold stories to the international community.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

The management landscape for Diabetes Mellitus (both Type 1 and Type 2) has changed drastically. Innovations in the mobile health technology space have allowed patients with diabetes to have improved glycemic control with more data available to them and their providers. Clinical trials in diabetes have also improved data capture, safety and accessibility using new mobile health platforms, specifically hybrid and virtual trial technology.

This educational webinar will provide an overview of the mobile health technology space, highlighting current innovations and challenges. The webinar will review recent clinical research experiences and explore the current state of these technologies in T1DM and T2DM.

Join this live webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1pm EDT with featured speakers from Covance:

Barry Goldstein, MD, PhD, FACE, Vice President & Therapeutic Area Head, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Endocrinology & Renal

Manasi Jaiman, MD, MPH, Senior Medical Director, Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Endocrinology & Renal

Bola Oyegunwa, PhD, MBA, Vice President and Global Head of Hybrid and Virtual Trials

For more information or to register for this event, visit Mobile Health and Hybrid/Virtual Trials in Diabetes.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.



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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

ABC's "Black-ish" star, Laurence Fishburne, is a wielder of many talents, which includes the role of host for the informational show "In Depth". The program showcases a wide variety of subjects spanning from the business sector to the latest developments in technology. A new episode with take a turn into the educational arena and will feature online training options for the hospitality industry.

The hospitality industry ranges from hotels, the food and beverage arena, and the travel realm. It is a massive industry with numerous career opportunities.

As the overall field of schooling evolves and shifts more towards a virtual experience, as does education in the hospitality field. Many future and current hospitality workers are obtaining their certification through online courses. This variety of training provides a flexible, and often less expensive, way of learning. Numerous students maintain regular 40-hour work weeks in addition to raising kids and leading personal lives, which is why a pliant course load is appealing.

Hospitality workers play an essential part in the lives of travelers, vacationers, and restaurant visitors around the world. Without their expertise, these experiences would not be what they are known to be today. "In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne will further discuss online training options for the hospitality industry in the upcoming episode.

"In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne is cautiously inspected before broadcast to a broader viewing audience. The informational show has received several accolades for its endeavors.



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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

ProLiteracy and SelfPubBookCovers.com, an online marketplace for high quality pre-made book covers, are partnering in the fight against illiteracy. The goal of the partnership is to increase awareness of adult literacy as an important issue in the United States and to raise money for the cause.

SelfPubBookCovers (SPBC) is proud to join ProLiteracy in their effort to improve literacy across America and around the world. With this coupon promotion for the month of April, authors who are self-publishing books can choose from over 40,000 professionally designed and curated one-of-a-kind book covers. Book writers of multiple genres can take advantage of this special offer. A win-win for authors, they will get a great cover design while simultaneously supporting adult literacy.

"We have chosen to support ProLiteracy at this time because many literacy programs have had to temporarily shut down due to COVID-19," says Rob Sturtz from SPBC. "We are trying to find a way to lend our support to adult learners who may have had to delay or stop their learning."

The last time SelfPubBookCovers and ProLiteracy teamed up in December 2019, more than $1,000 was raised. The money helped literacy programs receive free books and digital teaching solutions for their students. "ProLiteracy is grateful for the support of SelfPubBookCovers.com," Kevin Morgan, president and CEO of ProLiteracy said. "Funds raised through this partnership will help to provide teaching and learning materials to literacy programs across the country, so instructors and learners alike have the highest quality materials to work from."

About ProLiteracy
ProLiteracy Worldwide, the recipient of the 2019 David M. Rubenstein Prize of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program, advances and supports programs to help adults acquire literacy skills needed to function more effectively in their daily lives. It has 1,000 member programs across 50 states and works with 30 partners in 25 countries to provide a wide range of adult literacy and basic education services to vulnerable populations. ProLiteracy builds capacity among frontline literacy providers by modeling proven instructional approaches, developing affordable, evidence-based learning resources, and providing professional development and technical assistance. For more than 60 years, ProLiteracy has scaled successful practices and driven advocacy efforts by activating its grassroots network, resulting in a broad and sustained effort to improve and advance adult literacy at the community level.

About SelfPubBookCovers
SelfPubBookCovers.com is the world's leading marketplace for high-quality, affordable premade book covers. More than 40,000 cover designs are available from SPBC, each one is exclusive to the author, because once a cover is sold, it is never sold again. SPBC's inventory is comprised of work from hundreds of the world's top graphic artists who are experts in crafting book covers. Thousands of authors all around the world remain loyal to SelfPubBookCovers, because of its enormous selection, time-saving technology, and outstanding customer service.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

This spring, families with a student graduating from high school can express pride in their seniors and help resource-strapped teachers at the very same time.

Proud of My Grad is a new online venture that sells yard signs parents can customize to proclaim how proud they are of their teen's academic achievement. Unlike other sign companies that serve a school or a school district, it can deliver signs to the parents of seniors at more than 7,300 high schools across the country. In its first week of operation, it has successfully put Proud of My Grad signs in the yards of high school seniors in Texas, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri and other states.

While Dallas business partners Randall White and Jeff Herrington conceived the idea nearly a year ago, the product is being embraced by families whose sons and daughters are now missing senior proms, graduation ceremonies and celebrations due to the COVID-19 fallout.

"Too many kids work hard to earn a high-school diploma, only to have that accomplishment go unrecognized," says Randall White, co-founder of Proud of My Grad. "While this can't replace those senior-year activities, a Proud of My Grad yard sign is a fun way to draw attention to this major milestone."

Proud of My Grad can produce a yard or window sign for any of the 7,000-plus public and private high schools listed in its database. (As of now, Alaska and Hawaii are not included.) The vibrant, 18 x 24-inch signs feature a jaunty mortar board with tassel, the name of the school the senior is graduating from and the student's class year. The weather-hardy signs also include a metal, H-shaped stand similar to those that come with political signs.

Purchasers can customize a sign with the student's first name, first and last name, or a nickname (up to 14 characters). NOTE: Schools not included in the database can be quickly added by Proud of My Grad when notified by the purchaser.

"Our research revealed customers wanted some say in the look of the sign as well as the way their graduate's name is represented for security reasons," White says. "However, we've kept the customization simple to keep the cost of a sign under $25, making it quicker and easier to purchase."

White adds they are even offering a discount to those who want to purchase another sign for a friend or neighbor who may not be able to afford one.

Additionally, the company will donate a percentage of its profits to adoptaclassroom.org, a nonprofit that helps educators across America secure the classroom supplies they often pay for themselves. Once this year's graduation season is in the record books, Proud of My Grad will calculate its profits and donate between 2.5-4% to adoptaclassroom.org.

"Too many teachers struggle to equip their classrooms with the proper learning tools, often digging into their own pockets to purchase the items they need," said Herrington. "So, by purchasing a Proud of My Grad sign, the parents of those completing their high school education are helping the next generation of students to pursue theirs."

Herrington says the signs are already proving they will have value well beyond the time of graduation.

"Some students are planning to ask their fellow graduates to write a message on the back of their signs, so they become keepsakes the way mortar boards and tassels have been in the past," he says. "Also, graduates will be able to bring their signs to future class reunions to use as decorations."

This year, all signs express pride for someone in the Class of 2020. For following years, the company will customize the signs for each class (i.e., Class of 2021, Class of 2022).

"Like a good education, we want our Proud of My Grad signs to never go out of fashion," said White.

Learn more at proudofmygrad.com. and follow @proudofmygrad on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Recipients are encouraged to share photos of themselves with their signs on social media via #proudofmygrad #beproud and #classof2020.

ABOUT PROUD OF MY GRAD. Launched in early 2020, Proud of My Grad offers yard and window signs that commend a high school graduate for their academic achievement. The Dallas-based organization's ultimate goal is to encourage more students to get their high school diploma and view that as the first step toward launching their careers. Along the way, Proud of My Grad will also strive to help make achieving an education easier, through donations to education non-profits and other programs that ennoble the quest for knowledge. Learn more at proudofmygrad.com, and follow @proudofmygrad on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Browzwear, a leader of 3D technology for the apparel industry, and STITCH, the tech incubator originated from PVH Europe, today announced that Browzwear will be working closely with the new STITCH Accelerator Program to create the most efficient 3D design workflows and tools. Leveraging Browzwear's 3D solutions, already an essential part of STITCH's unique digital apparel workflows, the unique training and certification program will ensure designers, pattern makers and product developers have hands-on experience with the technologies powering digital transformation throughout the industry.

The initiative, which follows Tommy Hilfiger's announced plans to have a 100 percent digital design workflow by 2022, will accelerate delivery on those goals by growing the pool of fashion designers and pattern makers with expertise in the technologies fueling the industry's future. The program will prepare participants for the fully-digital apparel development workflow created by STITCH and implemented recently by PVH Europe, including practical training with VStitcher, Browzwear's 3D apparel development software, enabling them to thrive in an industry increasingly powered by 3D technology. Participants of the STITCH Accelerator program will be able to work for the brands interested in scaling up their 3D operations, like STITCH's first client PVH Amsterdam.

With their industry-changing emphasis on 3D-powered design, STITCH is demonstrating how technology can help fashion companies to operate more efficiently and sustainably. For example, Browzwear's true-to-life 3D prototypes can accurately replace physical samples for both designers and pattern makers throughout the design, prototyping, fitting and sales processes.

As part of their ongoing relationship, Browzwear will continue to build solutions in partnership with STITCH to accelerate their ability to automate and optimize design and merchandising workflows, reduce waste of physical resources and drive a faster time to market for PVH's brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

"Browzwear's long-standing relationship with STITCH is part of our commitment to partnering with stakeholders throughout the apparel development process to bring to market solutions that will make their organizations and the entire industry more efficient, sustainable and profitable," said Sharon Lim, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Browzwear. "We know from our vast experience that adopting 3D solutions brings companies competitive advantage in a challenging business environment. To maximize that advantage, it's imperative that we work together to re-design the product-life-cycle of the future."

"3D design is picking up speed in the fashion industry and with STITCH we are pushing to build the scalable digital value chain. With the STITCH Accelerator program we develop 3D Design talent to support the 3D value chain for our clients and offer them instant 3D firepower while they transform in their organization and talent" said Dominic Sluiter, Head of STITCH3D. "Browzwear enables us to develop the best talent and build the fastest and most scalable 3D workflow possible. STITCH and Browzwear have a long friendship working very closely helping the fashion industry go digital and we are glad to be strengthening our relationship through this collaboration."



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RESTON, VA. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced that they have partnered with their client, Kodak Alaris, to develop and implement a state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure integration from their corporate Microsoft Active Directory (AD) Domain.

"We are now able to manage users of the Meridian LMS entirely within the Corporate AAD Domain," said Chad Carlton, Software Engineer at Kodak Alaris. "This effort has streamlined our business and IT operations and greatly reduced our security risks."

Updates made in the AD are sent automatically to the Meridian LMS, which in turn assigns required training according to the organizational groups that a user is associated with in the system. With the addition of Azure B2B connectivity, Kodak Alaris is also able to leverage the integration to easily manage and automate training made available through the new Kodak Alaris Partner Relations Management System, where the LMS is a key factor in delivering training to their external global partner network.

"We are continually challenging ourselves and partnering with our clients to jointly envision new ways to meet their challenges and make a true impact on their business," said Paul Terry, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer at Meridian. "By easing the administration process, the Kodak Alaris team can focus on meeting key corporate goals such as increasing reseller effectiveness and driving new revenue."

About Kodak Alaris
Kodak Alaris is a privately held global technology company that's delivering the future—now. Born from Kodak, one of the world's most trusted imaging brands, we're pushing the boundaries with a new vision for a new era.

Kodak Alaris is on a noble mission to help people and businesses reap the rewards of digital transformation through its leading-edge products and services. We ask, "why not," break down barriers to our customers' success, and invent (if it doesn't already exist) to drive innovation. Our legacy is rich in "firsts" from Kodak. Our future is unbounded as it's powered by our employees' creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

About Meridian Knowledge Solutions
Meridian's award-winning learning management system allows organizations to personalize learning, share knowledge, increase revenue and manage compliance requirements for their employees, customers, partners and suppliers.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the first and only national medical organization to call on the federal government to immediately develop and implement a widespread COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing and Support Strategy to help mitigate the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic and deter its spread. The plan will be used by states, healthcare systems, providers, clinical laboratories and others to address patient care needs in this crisis.

"It is imperative that we save lives by implementing a national diagnostic testing and support strategy," said ASCP President Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP. "The federal government has estimated that hundreds of thousands of lives are at stake. Therefore, in order to flatten the curve, we are calling on the federal government to immediately coordinate resources and work with scientists, the public health community, the private sector and state governments to ensure that we reduce and eliminate unnecessary COVID-19 infections and deaths."

This strategy must include an expanded laboratory testing infrastructure to empower healthcare systems and clinical laboratories nationwide to provide appropriate diagnostic testing to all patients with or without COVID-19 symptoms, as well as healthcare workers, first responders and other individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.

The goal for widespread, available laboratory testing is to provide patients with a reliable diagnostic test when medically appropriate. In addition, the federal government should also significantly enhance the capabilities of existing surveillance programs to identify outbreaks earlier so that they can be better contained.

This National Diagnostic Laboratory Testing and Support Strategy should, at a minimum, include:

The public and private health care sectors are called on to work in concert to rapidly expand appropriate and expeditious diagnostic laboratory testing for the virus responsible for COVID-19, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, to the at-risk population coupled with contact tracing.

Molecular testing is the gold standard for diagnosing COVID-19, and it should be the first test of choice for the diagnosis of acute COVID-19 infection. These rapid diagnostics represent the most accurate test methodologies for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus gene sequences during early stage of infection.

The federal government should provide funding to diagnostics manufacturers, clinical laboratories and other entities engaged in diagnostics research to support the development of innovative testing devices or components that improve the accuracy and reliability and/or turnaround time of diagnostic or screening tests for COVID-19.

COVID-19 serology (IgG/IgM) tests should not be used for the acute diagnosis of COVID-19 as it will miss individuals in the early stage of disease progression, including early stage asymptomatic infection, and cannot reliably identify individuals currently infected with the virus.

The integration of accurate and reliable serologic laboratory testing needs to be coordinated with the appropriate experts to ensure that community exposure, prevalence and reliable markers of individual immunity can be accurately and reliably identified.

Provide support for the use of convalescent plasma as a therapeutic modality for patient care by providing adequate reimbursement. Reimbursement should also include remuneration for appropriate donors to help defray their medical costs.

Congress has guaranteed coverage of testing for COVID-19. This guarantee should be extended to cover diagnostic, screening, and other COVID-19-related testing costs. Moreover, for uninsured patients, the federal and state governments should pay for these tests and subsidize their COVID-19 treatment/hospital costs.

The federal government must provide adequate payment for COVID-19 diagnostic and screening tests to ensure clinical laboratories can obtain the financial resources to develop and/or provide these tests.

Support for our nation's public health, community, academic, and private laboratories need to include a supply chain distribution model that will ensure that laboratory testing supply shortages (e.g., swabs, viral transport media, etc.) are addressed immediately.

Optimized supply chain management must also assure the safety of our laboratory teams' (and all healthcare professionals) through the timely availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include gloves, masks and face shields, gowns or laboratory coats, and respirators (when appropriate) from point of patient specimen collection through laboratory testing.

Financial support should be provided to CLIA-certified anatomic pathology and clinical laboratories during the pandemic and during its immediate aftermath to ensure continued operations to support continuity of patient care. Without such support, the loss of revenue associated with the suspension of elective testing procedures threatens the financial viability of these laboratories and their ability to help expand our nation's testing capacity.

Financial support, in the form of grants and/or student loan forgiveness, should be provided to pathology residents, medical students, and laboratory professionals providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic to defray the costs of academic education and clinical training to ensure that anatomic pathology and clinical laboratories have access to the skilled workforce needed to remain fully operational.

Expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services during a declared public health emergency to waive or provide regulatory flexibility with regard to the federal government's authority over the development of diagnostics and related supplies/components (FDA per the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and CMS per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988) and laboratory testing operations (CMS per CLIA).

Healthcare providers, including pathologists, laboratory professionals and other members of the COVID-19 response healthcare team, are putting themselves at extreme risk and are working long hours providing care for patients in need. The federal government and payers should provide hazard pay for individuals involved in diagnosing, treating, and screening patients who may have COVID-19 as well as those professionals who perform forensic pathology and death investigations. These benefits should be made available to the beneficiaries of healthcare professionals who succumb to COVID-19.

The federal government should provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to compel hospitals, public and private laboratories and other providers to report information, such as laboratory test performance data and patient-specific symptomatic information, pertinent to ensure robust public health surveillance capabilities.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Sylvan Learning, a leading provider of personalized learning for students in grades K-12, announced today that it will be offering free, live mini camps for elementary, middle and high school students from April 20 to 24.

"Sylvan Nation has always been a resource for free learning content and we've loaded it up with an awesome free week of brand-new, live classes to keep children learning and occupied," said Sylvan Learning Chief Marketing Officer Amy Przywara. "With many parents becoming teachers overnight, Sylvan is doing everything we can to alleviate some of the stress that comes with juggling homeschooling and working from home. Whether a child is behind or wants to excel through enrichment programming, Sylvan wants to help guide children to explore and grow. Parents can put on one of these classes and feel confident that their kids are learning from and engaging with a live teacher -- and get some guilt-free time to catch up on work and household tasks that have piled up."

The free, live classes are led by real in-home tutors through video conferencing and will be recorded and posted in Sylvan Nation, a free online education portal with educational support tips, worksheets, a teacher resource section and educational videos, after the live airing. Each level (elementary, middle and high school) has three hours of new content across three classes. In addition to typical school subjects like math, vocabulary and reading, students can also take yoga, resume writing and interview prep, poetry and more.

"During this time, learning should certainly still be a priority for families, but it's important not to overthink it," said Emily Levit, VP of Education at Sylvan Learning. "Learning can happen during normal household activities, on a hike in nature or through online classes. Children have the opportunity to learn new things from the world around them, and we are constantly finding new resources for families to take advantage of learning during this challenging time."

Sylvan Learning also provides families access to workbooks through Random House. To learn more about Sylvan Nation Free Live Mini Camps or to sign up, please click here.

ABOUT SYLVAN LEARNING, LLC
With more than 40 years of experience and more than 750 points of presence throughout North America, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan is transforming how students learn, inspiring them to succeed in school and in life. Sylvan's proven tutoring approach blends amazing teachers with SylvanSync technology on the iPad for an engaging learning experience. Sylvan also leads the way with Sylvan EDGE—STEM and accelerated courses and Sylvan Prep —college and test prep courses. Sylvan supports families through every stage of the academic journey. For more information, visit http://www.SylvanLearning.com or SylvanLearning.com/blog



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WARREN, N.J. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

First responders and healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be honored on April 30 as part of "Worldwide Day of Gratitude," a global coming together through the arts organized by the student-run organization, YOUnison.

Music has long served as a unifying force during challenging times. For Worldwide Day of Gratitude, teachers and students of all ages, as well as the general public, are invited to learn and share the iconic Bill Withers song, "Lean on Me," which has emerged as a rallying cry for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting April 14, sheet music authorized by Hal Leonard Corporation, as well as sample lesson plans and thought starters for participation are available at https://www.younison.org/leanonus.

Participants are encouraged to download the materials, then record and share their unique versions on YouTube and post on social media channels using the hashtags #LeanOnUs and #DayOfGratitude.

"The effort put forth by the first responders and healthcare workers has been incredibly inspiring to so many around the world," said Andrew E. Morrison, co-founder of YOUnison, a student-centered community empowering YOU to achieve musical excellence based around self-directed learning, creativity and collaboration. "To show our gratitude, teachers, students, and people of all ages can use the power of music and the arts to unite to honor these amazing heroes."

The Worldwide Day of Gratitude has attracted the attention and collaboration from the leading organizations in music and education, including Arts Ed NJ, CMA Foundation, D'Addario Foundation, Drum Corp International, Grammy Music Education Coalition, Hal Leonard Corporation, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, Little Kids Rock, Music for All, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, NAMM Foundation, Noteflight, Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, Save The Music Foundation, Teach Rock, Yamaha and YOUnison.

To download sheet music and sample lessons, and to learn more about YOUnison, please visit http://www.younison.org/leanonus

About YOUnison
A student-centered community empowering YOU to achieve musical excellence based around self-directed learning, creativity, and collaboration. YOUnison's mission is to redefine lifelong individual development through music, leadership and social-emotional learning.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

Education is now the third most popular category in Apple's App Store and the worldwide mobile learning market is projected to exceed $37 billion in 2020.

AppDeveloperListing.com, a B2B marketplace connecting brands with app developers, identified the leading developers who can help brands create innovative educational apps as they grow in popularity.

The top educational app developers are:

1. Anadea – anadea.info
Expertise: Website Design, E-Commerce Design & Development, Software Development and more

2. App Makers LA – appmakersla.com
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Creative Services, Website Development and more

3. BoTree Technologies – botreetechnologies.com
Expertise: E-Commerce Design & Development, Digital Marketing, Website Development and more

4. Cappen – cappen.com
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Website Design, Website Development and more

5. Code Inspiration – codeinspiration.pro
Expertise: Consulting, Website Design, E-Commerce Design & Development and more

6. Coding Pixel – codingpixel.com
Expertise: Software Development, Website Development, Mobile App Development and more

7. Decipher Zone Softwares – decipherzone.com
Expertise: Product Design, Graphic & Print Design, Website Development and more

8. DigiGround – digiground.com.au
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Website Development, Website Design and more

9. ICON Worldwide – icon-worldwide.com
Expertise: Graphic & Print Design, Website Development, Website Design and more

10. KWebmaker – kwebmaker.com
Expertise: Creative Services, Website Design, E-Commerce Design & Development and more

11. Next Big Technology – nextbigtechnology.com
Expertise: Logo Design, Website Design, E-Commerce Design & Development and more

12. S-PRO – s-pro.io
Expertise: Branding, Product Design, Software Development and more

13. Ziggle Tech Inc. – ziggletech.com
Expertise: Consulting, Website Design, Software Development and more

Brands can search and compare the best educational app development agencies based on their location, team size, rates and budget on AppDeveloperListing.com.

About AppDeveloperListing.com: AppDeveloperListing.com is a directory of carefully screened and ranked app development companies in the US and abroad. Once vetted and approved by experts, the companies are listed by categories: technical, OS and industry expertise, as well as location.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Habits at Work today announced the Virtual Masterclass Series, a new habit activation program for sales and customer success teams. The new program focuses on building skills and activating habits with a proven framework. Virtual Masterclasses are 2-hour instructor-led sessions that focus on pairing stories with interactive activities, roleplay, and demos that help your people quickly build skills by exposing "common traps" associated with a specific habit and providing "expert moves" in the form of demonstrable skills. There is a collection of 48 Virtual Masterclasses ranging from Listening Empathically to Running Effective Virtual Meetings to Storytelling, and more.

"We've been offering virtual instructor-led training for years to help our customers activate complex skills and habits over time," commented Breean Miller, Co-Founder and Head of Product & Learning at Habits at Work. "Given this new normal that we're all experiencing, it's important that companies continue to invest in their people. Our virtual-first approach takes the best parts of our transformative in-person workshops online so companies don't have to miss a beat."

As part of the Virtual Masterclass Series, Habits at Work helps leaders and teams "activate" conversation skills and habits with these key features:

Manager Mentorship Sessions – Exclusive sessions that help managers coach to new skills and habits for their teams

Group Coaching Sessions – Team Q&A and coaching from experts at Habits at Work

Coaching Masterclass Series – Turns your managers into master coaches and builds a culture of practice, preparation, and feedback

Context Design – Collaborating with leadership and enablement to build custom tools, resources and support systems making it easier for people to practice new habits and skills

Virtual Masterclasses are available now, for more information visit habitsatwork.com.

About Habits at Work: Habits at Work is a corporate training company based in Chicago that has spent over a decade researching which habits make the difference for business performance and creating an actionable framework for habit change. They equip leaders and teams with conversation skills and high-impact habits so they can build better relationships and drive business forward



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SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 14, 2020

San Clemente Christian School (SCCS) is located in the heart of San Clemente, in Orange County, California. They offer one class per grade level to intentionally make learning an individualized experience. San Clemente Christian School strives to focus on educational and spiritual growth and refuses to let learning cease during this trying time. When other schools took weeks to sort out online learning, SCCS was up and running within days of California's order to close schools.

Dr. Nicky Magnuson, Head of School, states, "Our teachers and staff are working around the clock to continue our goal of educational excellence."

San Clemente Christian School is offering live teaching sessions, recorded workshop-style activities, and individual online conferences with students and parents. SCCS is taking education to the next level. Students are still receiving standards-based lessons that offer rigorous activities and, believe it or not, hands-on learning.

In addition, each week SCCS holds an online Chapel with Pastor Chris Bristow, with recorded worship through music and prayer. Their focus on STEAM and enrichment offerings of Physical Education, Music, and Spanish continue. Creating an opportunity for students to keep learning is vital to their continued success.

Tessa Samuelsen, Principal, shares, "Our mission is to equip young minds who will impact their world with an authentic faith, for life and eternity. This has not changed, and we are so thankful that God continues to protect and provide so we can still offer our students a quality education."

Bill Dyer, parent, says, "SCCS is an amazing school. Our daughter, who is in Kindergarten at SCCS, is having virtual class via Zoom, watching videos from the school's pastor, and doing worksheets. Even her teacher uses a puppet to meet with her on Zoom to cheer her and the other students up. The teachers at SCCS are truly amazing Christian men and women and we feel blessed to be part of the school."

San Clemente Christian School is looking forward to being back on campus and continuing its student-centered instruction and using these newly developed skills to enhance learning and engage students.

If you are interested in finding out more about San Clemente Christian School's outstanding Christ-centered education, please contact Dr. Nicky Magnuson at nmagnuson@sccsstaff.com.



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PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Alma Technologies is excited to announce the addition of Graduation Tracking to its award-winning, comprehensive student information system platform. Alma's new Graduation Tracking feature helps create highly-flexible, completely customized graduation plans calibrated to meet school and state requirements.

Aimed at improving student achievement, and preventing and eliminating transcript errors, Alma Graduation Tracking feature is ready to implement for the 2020 school year. The new Graduation Tracking tool provides transparency among students and parents and empowers Guidance Counselors to do what they do best - engage in conversations with students about their future aspirations. School staff, parents and teachers can generate real time progress reports and drastically cut down on administrative hours allowing them to focus on propelling students to and through their next academic challenge.

"Alma celebrates student progress and school achievement through our new streamlined graduation tracking feature. For our customers, reaching their high school graduation milestone is both a challenge and a pivotal moment; Alma is proud to provide enhanced tools all schools can use to identify and improve gaps in graduation data and rates," says Andrew Herman, CEO and Founder of Alma. "Alma is a visionary company, committed to supporting evolving K-12 education. Our software has proven easy to learn and utilize for users at any technology skills level, which means teachers can spend more of their time teaching and interacting with students and less time dealing with tedious administrative tasks."

The newly designed Graduation Tracking feature is infinitely customizable and adaptable to meet district and state reporting requirements both online and in the classroom.

"With automated reports and easy access to student data, Graduation Tracking eliminates the need for manual entry and saves teachers and staff hundreds and hundreds of hours of work." says Alma Product Manager, Kevin Flynn.

Users have one convenient place to access reliable student and class information throughout the school year. From the convenience of your palm, view accurate student progress, assess course requirements and prevent transcription errors in the mobile-friendly parent and student portal.

Alma's easy setup and user-friendly access to student data helps Guidance Counselors monitor and gain control of students' overall advancement on the road to earning a high school diploma. Additionally, the new graduation tracking report builder allows schools to export student level data by graduation plan to analyze trends and patterns and identify strategic interventions.

Alma's newest tracking feature meets districts, schools and educators where they are at and provides support to help take them where they are going. With automated tracking, the new Graduation feature allows users to accurately benchmark and analyze their students performance and highlight school and district improvements. Alma is dedicated to competency based learning and personalized learning as long-term best practices.

About Alma Technologies, Inc.
Empower Progress. Spark Potential.
Alma builds critical SIS tooling that significantly improves school operations and empowers educators to foster better student outcomes. to create the greatest generation of educators, so that they can create the greatest generation of students.
Alma provides the most flexible, scalable SIS solution that can work for any district or school, and any budget. To learn more about Alma and its features, visit http://www.GetAlma.com or contact info@GetAlma.com.



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FLUSHING, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was in a prime position to move all of its courses online in March in an expedited manner having experience with distance learning for its degree programs. Upon hearing of the severity of the outbreak and the Governor's orders, the College ramped up its efforts to train all faculty on its online teaching platform, D2L, and Zoom technology to offer synchronous and asynchronous learning. Vaughn's staff was also trained on the Zoom platform to provide support to current, prospective and the New York City Department of Education high school students requiring assistance.

"We are working very hard to support all those within the Vaughn community and New York City area," said Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo, president of Vaughn College. "Queens, where Vaughn is located, and the entire New York metro area have been particularly hard hit and we recognize the difficulty for students and their families as they try to continue their education from home. We also know it's a particularly hard time for high school seniors, so we are providing supplemental support service to help students with their studies now, and ease their transition into college when campuses reopen."

In order to provide academic support during this challenging time, Vaughn College is offering the following online services to high school students through the office of admissions, academic success center, and Vaughn's pre-college enrichment programs designed for middle and high school students who want to get a head start on preparing for their college education.

Free tutoring with Vaughn's regularly scheduled tutors

A free, three-credit Freshman Year Initiative summer course for students who register, designed to prepare them to be college-ready, through an online format. This course may be transferable.

Vaughn's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Saturday Academy has moved to an online format to support its participants

A professional weekday tutor in flight is available online for STEP students

An online format for the federally-funded Upward Bound Saturday Academy pre-college enrichment program

The purchase of grant-supported laptops for instructors and students to help with the adjustment to the online environment

Extra weekday online tutoring through Upward Bound to fill the gaps in students' academics caused by educational disruption

Application fees will be waived for new applications

Unofficial documents will now be considered for admissions decisions

For those who wish to register prior to June, the tuition deposit will be waived until June 1

Vaughn typically requires all bachelor of science applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores. In lieu of those scores, applicants will take an assessment test administered by Vaughn to determine their program acceptance and course placement.

For more information on any of these programs visit Vaughn.edu/admissions or Vaughn.edu/coronavirus.

VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,600 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online. The student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 ensures a highly personalized learning environment. Ninety-nine percent of Vaughn College graduates, eighty three percent in their field of study, are placed in professional positions or choose to continue their education within one year of graduation. They work in 20 countries and all 50 states. The institution serves many first-generation college students and is recognized by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Habits at Work today announced the Virtual Masterclass Series, a new habit activation program for sales and customer success teams. The new program focuses on building skills and activating habits with a proven framework. Virtual Masterclasses are 2-hour instructor-led sessions that focus on pairing stories with interactive activities, roleplay, and demos that help your people quickly build skills by exposing "common traps" associated with a specific habit and providing "expert moves" in the form of demonstrable skills. There is a collection of 48 Virtual Masterclasses ranging from Listening Empathically to Running Effective Virtual Meetings to Storytelling, and more.

"We've been offering virtual instructor-led training for years to help our customers activate complex skills and habits over time," commented Breean Miller, Co-Founder and Head of Product & Learning at Habits at Work. "Given this new normal that we're all experiencing, it's important that companies continue to invest in their people. Our virtual-first approach takes the best parts of our transformative in-person workshops online so companies don't have to miss a beat."

As part of the Virtual Masterclass Series, Habits at Work helps leaders and teams "activate" conversation skills and habits with these key features:

Manager Mentorship Sessions – Exclusive sessions that help managers coach to new skills and habits for their teams

Group Coaching Sessions – Team Q&A and coaching from experts at Habits at Work

Coaching Masterclass Series – Turns your managers into master coaches and builds a culture of practice, preparation, and feedback

Context Design – Collaborating with leadership and enablement to build custom tools, resources and support systems making it easier for people to practice new habits and skills

Virtual Masterclasses are available now, for more information visit habitsatwork.com.

About Habits at Work: Habits at Work is a corporate training company based in Chicago that has spent over a decade researching which habits make the difference for business performance and creating an actionable framework for habit change. They equip leaders and teams with conversation skills and high-impact habits so they can build better relationships and drive business forward.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

B2B marketing training leader MarketingProfs is offering two free webinars to help marketers manage stress and improve their marketing skills even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt marketers' personal and business lives.

The pandemic has brought about upheaval to the business world, not least in how companies worldwide are conducting business. Meanwhile, parents find themselves trying to balance working from home and using unfamiliar technologies with home-schooling, and millions are worried about the financial implications.

These webinars emerged out of MarketingProfs' desire to help marketers feel a measure of normalcy in trying times, as well as prepare themselves for the new normal after the pandemic, MarketingProfs CEO Joe Terry explained.

"With stay-at-home orders affecting entire cities, and even countries, and a record number filing for unemployment in the US, stress levels are at an all-time high," Terry said. "Many of us are trying to find and create meaning in our work amid reshuffled priorities."

To help assuage stress and provide a sense of solace during this difficult time, as well as help marketers with career-related training for what may come afterward, MarketingProfs has organized two webinars presented by leaders their fields.

On April 17, Allen Weiss, MarketingProfs founder and head of Mindful USC, in Los Angeles, will be hosting a live mindfulness webinar titled "Relax, Release, Realign: The Art of Mindful Living." Designed specifically to help marketers focus on their mental stability, develop balance with their emotions, and achieve a sense of normalcy during these strange times, the webinar is free and open to all.

"Mindfulness fosters passion and inner peace, creativity and resilience. Just what marketers need to do their best, even in stressful times," Weiss explained.

Following up, on April 24, MarketingProfs Chief Content Officer and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Ann Handley will be hosting her first-ever Tiny House Talk, "How to Write Your Face Off & Love Doing it: Writing for Non-Writers". In this free webinar, broadcast live from her tiny house office, Ann will be helping marketers embrace the power and opportunity that writing provides.

"Writing is the foundation of so much great marketing," Handley said. "My goal is to help Marketing level-up their writing... and have fun doing it."

To learn more about these webinars, please visit http://www.marketingprofs.com/events.

About MarketingProfs
MarketingProfs is a training and education provider dedicated to helping B2B marketers drive tangible business results. MarketingProfs produces training programs, online events, conferences (including MarketingProfs B2B Forum), and supplementary free resources that are all based on MarketingProfs Campaign Framework, a proven methodology that give marketers a blueprint for successful campaign management. Companies like Infosys, Penn Mutual, Guidehouse (formerly Navigant), and Kaplan rely on MarketingProfs to provide learning programs for their in-house marketing teams and more than 550,000 marketers worldwide trust MarketingProfs as their top marketing resource.



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HARRISBURG, PA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Reach Cyber Charter School, a Pennsylvania statewide online public charter school, is making career development a top priority and is preparing students for the future by partnering with Credly. Credly, the digital credential leader, offers a digital badging platform that recognizes knowledge, skills, and achievements as digital credentials that enables individuals to capture future opportunities, whether it be schooling or joining the workforce.

Through this digital platform, Reach Cyber students will have the opportunity to build a digital portfolio of their experiences and certifications by earning badges in six pathways: Arts and Communications, Business Administration, STEM, Health Science, Human Services, and Information Technology. Digital badging will begin during the 2020-21 school year and will give students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials through the completion of select courses such as Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Technology Associate, Microsoft Programming with Java, Microsoft Programming with Python, and Microsoft Programming using HTML and CSS. Additional course offerings such as Communication Skills for Business, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, and more will allow students to earn certifications and gain practical skills to increase their employability.

"We want to help close the skills gap in Pennsylvania," said JD Smith, Director of Career Pathways at Reach Cyber Charter School. "We are not only educating our students in the traditional sense, but also giving them the ability to develop real-world skills and earn industry recognized credentials that prepare them to enter the workforce. For example, students who complete the Business Administration pathway have earned three badges, completed relevant courses and are knowledgeable on the topics of fundamental business concepts. They can create business plans, evaluate elements of effective communication and much more."

Reach Cyber is integrating digital badging through Credly's Acclaim platform into its high school career pathways development program. The program already allows students to gain in-person professional trade experience with local partner businesses. Credly's Acclaim platform is the world's largest network of individuals and organizations using verified achievements to unlock opportunities.

"We are dedicated to equipping our students with the tools they need to achieve professional success," said Jane Swan, CEO of Reach Cyber Charter School. "That's why we have partnered with Credly. It can be difficult to articulate your skills in a series of bullet points on a resume. This new service will provide students with a web-enabled, verifiable version of industry certifications, which will help them enhance their resumes, digital portfolios, and LinkedIn pages."

The goal of Reach Cyber's new digital badging program is to prepare students to reach professional status prior to graduation, allowing them to begin their professional careers earlier than some of their brick-and-mortar counterparts. This skill-based training will also allow students to find their passion and hone in on skills and interests as they look to join the workforce.

"We are seeing companies across a variety of industries turn to skills-based hiring as a way to more readily identify and connect with qualified candidates," said Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO of Credly. "Reach Cyber Charter School is providing an invaluable tool in the form of a verified record of their students' knowledge and skills. These early digital credentials will serve Reach Cyber students over the course of their burgeoning careers."

Serving students virtually across the state of Pennsylvania, Reach Cyber Charter School delivers an award-winning curriculum with STEM enrichment opportunities, engaging electives, technology tools, and online and in-person social experiences for families who want an individualized approach to education. Reach Cyber's flexible pacing options allow students to choose from a traditional calendar option, year-round option, or for high school students, an accelerated schedule, to best meet their academic and scheduling needs.

Reach Cyber is currently enrolling for the 2020-21 school year. Families interested in Reach Cyber Charter School are highly encouraged to attend an upcoming online information session. These information sessions give families the opportunity to speak with current teachers and staff, learn more about the school's curriculum and program, and help them find out if a cyber school is the right fit for their student.

For more information about Reach Cyber or to begin the enrollment process, visit http://www.ReachCyberCharter.com.    

About Reach Cyber Charter School
Reach Cyber Charter School is Pennsylvania's school for students in grades K-12. Reach Cyber, a Pennsylvania Connections Academy school, provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative, online school curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of certified Pennsylvania-based teachers, an award-winning curriculum, engaging electives, technology tools, and social experiences provides a supportive online learning opportunity for students who want an individualized approach to education. Reach Cyber incorporates 21st century learning and STEM-enrichment opportunities, as well as flexible pacing options that allow students to choose from a traditional calendar option, year-round option, or for high school students, an accelerated schedule. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit http://www.reachcybercharter.com.

About Credly
Credly is helping the world speak a common language about people's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Thousands of employers, training organizations, associations, certification programs, and workforce development initiatives use Credly to help individuals translate their learning experiences into professional opportunities using trusted, portable, digital credentials. Credly empowers organizations to attract, engage, develop, and retain talent with enterprise-class tools that generate data-driven insights to address skills gaps and highlight opportunities through an unmatched global network of credential issuers. http://www.credly.com



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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Advisors' Academy Press is pleased to announce the publication of their latest book, Three Blind Mice: How Today's Financial Planning Process Leads Your Money to a Mousetrap, by Scott S. McLean listed in the Top 20 on Amazon's Hot New Releases in Retirement Planning ahead of its official launch date.

Scott McLean, a seasoned financial thought leader, is the Founder of McLean Advisory Group, host of the weekly radio show Financial Insanity on WBNJ and a regular guest on financial TV shows like The Income Generation with David Scranton.

The book spotlights the communication challenges the financial planning industry faces when it engages with clients – specifically, the common disconnects between a financial advisor, tax accountant, and attorney all serving as fiduciaries for the client.

Author, Scott McLean believes, "the problem is these key consultants rarely consult with each other about you. You're typically working with "three blind mice." He added, "Although unintentional, this can end up being very real and extremely costly to the client."

This often overlooked disconnect was the catalyst behind Scott writing Three Blind Mice. It stresses important financial topics people need to understand to improve their chances of achieving financial success. The book provides key questions an individual needs to ask their advisors to keep them connected and operating on the same financial game plan.

The book officially launched on April 14, 2020 and pre-order sales already catapulted it to the Top 20 Hot New Releases in Retirement Planning on Amazon. For more information, visit: ThreeBlindMiceBook.com.

About Advisors' Academy Press: Advisors' Academy Press, LLC is partially owned by David J. Scranton and its books are distributed by Simon & Schuster, part of the CBS Corporation. To date, every book published by Advisors' Academy Press has made the list of Amazon Hot New Releases upon its publication.

Important Disclosure: Three Blind Mice is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment, legal, or tax advice. Prior to making any financial decision, you should always seek individualized advice from a professional that takes into account all of the particular facts and circumstances of an investor's own situation.



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BRIDGEVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

A study recently published in Nanoscale, 2020, a journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry, showed that the Olive Leaf Extract made by Euromed demonstrably inhibits the growth of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Traditionally, Olive Leaf Extract has been used as an herbal dietary supplement due to it containing oleuropein and other polyphenolic compounds which have been known to offer health benefits for blood pressure, heart health and the immune system. Now, this unique study brings the good news that in addition to enhancing human health, olive leaf extract may also be used as an antimicrobial to control potential foodborne pathogens.

The full title is "Natural flagella-templated Au nanowires as a novel adjuvant against Listeria monocytogenes" and its authors are Yanhong Liu, Renjie Du, Yuejun Qu, Phoebe X. Qi, Xingpin Sunand Min Zhao. The link to the complete study is: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32100780/?from_term=flagella-templated&from_pos=1.

Secondary plant substances, such as olive leaf extract, are gaining increasing attention as potential antibacterial and food preservative agents. These naturally occurring compounds possess diverse chemical structures, along with a wide range of biological activities, and are ideally aligned with continuing consumer trends seeking foods produced with natural ingredients.

Innovative Approach: Gold nanowires
Foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes – often found in dairy products, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods – can survive and grow in harsh conditions such as low temperatures. As such, the elimination of these bacteria is a significant challenge for the food industry.

In this current study, Dr. Yanhong Liu and her research colleagues did something very unusual: They synthesized gold nanowires using bacteria flagella as a template. Gold nanowires are highly effective catalysts that improve the efficiencies of secondary plant metabolites as bacterial inhibitors. The researchers were excited to find that Euromed's Olive Leaf Extract inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes completely. In addition, the gold nanowires demonstrated high electrocatalytic activity and showed NO mutagenic effect at the concentration used.

This can be profoundly good news: The gold nanowires fabricated in this work have the potential to be used as new antimicrobial packing materials to enhance food safety.

Plus, the potential here for olive leaf extract is enormous, as well.

There was a previously published study that showed promising results as well: Dr. Yanhong Liu and her fellow researchers investigated the antimicrobial effect of olive leaf extract against major foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enteritidis. The results showed that at a concentration of 62.5 mg/ml, olive leaf extract almost completely inhibited the growth of these three pathogens. Furthermore, it also inhibited biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteritidis, and reduced cell motility in Listeria monocytogenes.

About EUROMED:
Founded in 1971 by the German pharmaceutical company MADAUS, Euromed is a leading producer of standardized herbal extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of botanical origin for the international pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.

A biomass of more than 5000 tons is extracted at the company's manufacturing facilities in Barcelona and in Murcia, Spain annually. The new production plant in Murcia further expands Euromed's capabilities with eco-friendly technologies, such as one that uses a sophisticated water-based extraction method, Pure-Hydro Process.

All extracts comply with worldwide GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and international pharmacopoeias. Euromed has a long history of expertise in research and development, laboratory analyses, and extraction technologies. The company is committed to the highest quality standards in terms of analytical, chemical, and evidence-based therapeutic aspects. This experience is now available to the rapidly expanding global nutraceutical market, increasingly seeking scientifically evidence-based ingredients.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that blood clots, especially in the lungs, may play a role in severe cases of COVID-19. The finding suggests that treatment for respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 might follow the model for stroke—anticoagulation drugs for milder cases and thrombolysis, or clot removal, with continued anticoagulation for more severe disease.

The researchers found that critically ill COVID-19 patients have relatively well-preserved lung mechanics despite severe gas exchange abnormalities, a feature not consistent with classical acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but one that is more consistent with pulmonary vascular disease.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is closely related to SARS-CoV-1, the virus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003. Previous autopsy studies from SARS cases demonstrated pulmonary thrombi, pulmonary infarcts, and microthrombi in other organs. Pulmonary thrombi are blood clots in the lungs that can cause pulmonary infarcts, the death of lung tissue due to lack of blood supply. Now, studies show that SARS-CoV-2 appears to be causing similar pathophysiological derangements. Although microthrombi, clots in small blood vessels, are present in sepsis and classic forms of ARDS, they are not the principal drivers of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction in those cases. In COVID-19 pneumonia, the thrombi may play a direct and significant role in gas exchange abnormalities and in multisystem organ dysfunction, the Mount Sinai researchers said.

The researchers observed five cases of COVID-19 patients at Mount Sinai Health System hospitals with refractory respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and shock. Significant pulmonary microthrombi and/or macrothromboses were suspected to be serving as drivers of this pre-terminal state. The patients were administered tPA, a thrombolyic agent used to dissolve blood clots. All cases showed rapid improvement in alveolar ventilation, oxygenation, and/or shock.

These five cases had respiratory failure early in their COVID-19 course along with evidence of the "pulmonary vascular" phenotype, such as elevated protein fragments that are produced when a blood clot gets dissolved in the body and increased dead space, or air that is inhaled but does not take part in the gas exchange. Based on these findings, the researchers said, it may be prudent to consider full systemic anticoagulation—medication that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots—to mitigate disease progression in early stages and thrombolysis, in which clots are dissolved using thrombolytic agents, such as tPA, for more serious cases.

"It seems that for at least a significant subset of these patients, the underlying driver of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction is actually thrombosis and endothelial dysfunction," said Hooman Poor, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Future clinical trials will need to evaluate the role of anticoagulation for milder disease and thrombolysis for more severe disease."

The high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia may point to an underlying susceptibility to endothelial injury and dysregulation, in which the inner lining of the small arteries fails to perform all of its important functions. The researchers advise that these therapeutic approaches should be considered in the management of COVID-19 patients and must be further examined in clinical research studies.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a top-ranked academic medical center in New York City, and National Jewish Health, the nation's leading respiratory hospital based in Denver, Colorado, have partnered to create the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. To learn more about the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, visit our website, Facebook, or Twitter.

About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty and our physicians in the top 1% of all physicians nationally by U.S. News & World Report.



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CHANDLER, ARIZ. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, American InterContinental University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from AIU's physical campuses to online learning.

The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, AIU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Atlanta and Houston campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.

AIU President, John Kline, stated, "AIU is taking action to foster stability and support to our students as they transition to online learning and continue their educational journey. Our goal is to use all funds provided by the CARES Act to directly address any obstacles our students experience as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis."

The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to AIU's Atlanta and Houston campus-based students.

About American InterContinental University

Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in areas of study such as business, information technology (IT), healthcare management, criminal justice, design and education. AIU operates ground campuses in Atlanta, Ga., and Houston, Texas, and an online campus headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. For more information about AIU, please visit http://www.aiuniv.edu.

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement. AIU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). 



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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Colorado Technical University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible Colorado campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from CTU's physical campuses to online learning.

The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, CTU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Colorado Springs and Aurora campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.

CTU President, Andrew H. Hurst, shared, "We are fortunate as a University to have online learning capabilities available for our campus-based students. And we are happy to commit all available CARES Act funds for student financial assistance to help our students and their families as we face the COVID-19 public health situation together."

The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to CTU's Colorado campus-based students.

About Colorado Technical University

For 55 years, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With more than 100 degree programs and concentrations in which students can pursue a variety of degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. CTU provides flexible online classes, accessible through the University's Virtual Campus or the innovative CTU Mobile app. CTU also maintains two ground campus locations in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Colo. With the help of faculty and industry professionals, CTU has awarded over 109,000 degrees to traditional campus and online students since 1965. For more information about CTU, visit http://www.coloradotech.edu.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement CTU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO).



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PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world's largest seafood event, has reluctantly determined that the continued and expanding magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 worldwide now requires the cancellation of the 2020 edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global. The event had previously been postponed due to COVID-19.

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global was originally scheduled for 21-23 April 2020 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium. "When we announced the postponement of the 2020 event, we had expected to reschedule later this year," said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.

Given the recent announcement that the limitation on large gatherings in Brussels has been extended through 31 August 2020 and the ongoing impacts of COVID–19, including global travel restrictions, and the broad need to practice physical distancing, Diversified Communications has concluded it is impossible to hold the event. The complexities of organizing a safe, global, seafood event drawing seafood professionals from more than 158 countries in the midst of a pandemic pose too many insurmountable hurdles. "We are disappointed to concede that hosting a 2020 edition of the event is infeasible," added Plizga.

In the coming weeks, the Seafood Expo Global team will continue to reach out to exhibitors regarding the 2021 edition and will answer questions around the cancellation of the 2020 edition.

"While we all continue to navigate this difficult situation, the Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global team is engaged in intensive planning for the next edition, scheduled for 27-29 April 2021, in our beautiful new location, Fira Barcelona Gran Via, in Barcelona, Spain," commented Plizga.

About Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global
Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global form the world's largest seafood trade event. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition to meet, network and conduct business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail and foodservice companies. Exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market. SeafoodSource.com is the exposition's official media. The exposition is produced by Diversified Communications, the international leader in seafood-industry expositions and media. http://www.seafoodexpo.com/global

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. The company's global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia and SeafoodSource.com. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: http://www.divcom.com.



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PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Learning Ally, a not-for-profit and leading education solutions organization serving at-risk learners, is responding to the COVID-19 crisis with a relief program to schools across the country.

The program includes the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution that helps students with reading deficits, a Distance Learning Resource Site for both educators and parents, and the Square Panda School to Home Engagement Program for emerging readers. The program offers complimentary access to these proven literacy development solutions effective immediately through August 1st, helping to keep students reading and providing a platform that educators nationwide can consider as a component for ensuring distance learning literacy progress, continuity, and equity in the future.

Learning Ally aims to get and keep students reading, engaged, and learning from home as long as school closures continue and through the summer and beyond. Whether they are at-risk PreK-1st graders or students already diagnosed with reading-based learning differences like dyslexia, these students have tremendous educational challenges in traditional school settings and conditions. Now, they are even more at risk of "slipping through the cracks." Statistics show that for these students, falling behind can have dire consequences. Distance learning puts additional burdens on these students and on the educators and parents that support them.

Learning Ally's COVID-19 Relief Program aims to assist an additional 500,000 students and 30,000 educators with a suite of solutions and resources that support distance learning:

The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is the largest library of human-read audiobooks designed for students with reading deficits. Our library includes popular fiction, classics and textbooks - all the books students want and need to read for school and aligned to school curriculum, K-12. The solution's human-voice to highlighted text enables students to read to their cognitive ability, read independently and become engaged learners.

The Distance Learning Resource Site contains a collection of literacy-based activities and professional learning opportunities, including webinars for educators and content in multiple formats for parents to assist their children while learning from home.

The Square Panda School to Home Engagement Program offers a multi-sensory literacy system for PreK-1 learners at home, designed to build critical foundational literacy skills with adaptive phonics instruction that guides students to work independently at home with very little parent supervision.

Learning Ally solutions are designed for "anywhere access" on personal devices, and are well suited to serve as a distance learning solution, especially under these difficult circumstances.

"Learning Ally solutions have always represented the critical difference between isolation and integration, between frustration and pride, and between struggle and success," said Andrew Friedman, Learning Ally CEO and President. "We have a key role to play while schools are closed, to ensure at-risk learners, educators and families are supported in their continued efforts around reading, learning and succeeding."

In the few weeks since Learning Ally made the announcement, there has been an enthusiastic response. Learning Ally staff are mobilized to help schools onboard and have already expanded services to nearly 100,000 students across the country.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of the Harmonize online discussion platform, today announced its partnership with global learning technology leader D2L. The LTI-based integration enables institutions to use Harmonize within the D2L Brightspace learning management system (LMS).

With the integration, D2L customers can use Harmonize to elevate the online learning experience by providing world-class technology solutions that improve student engagement and retention. The Harmonize online discussion platform will be accessible from the navigation menu in the Brightspace user interface and can be used in all enrolled courses.

"This partnership is an opportunity for us to join together to offer institutions an elevated discussion board platform, all while never leaving Brightspace," said John Baker, president and CEO of D2L. "We are excited about the integration between D2L's Brightspace and Harmonize and its seamless offering for both the students and instructors."

As colleges and universities expand their online learning programs to meet rising student demand, they are relying on Harmonize to help create a thriving virtual academic community. Median weekly user activity in Harmonize in the first quarter of 2020 is 55% higher than in the same period in 2019. Harmonize customers increased their usage of the platform throughout March, in particular, as the need arose to quickly transition to fully remote learning.

With a visually appealing, easy user interface that mimics social media platforms, Harmonize enables students to quickly survey content at a glance and dive into posts that interest them the most, encouraging greater participation. Asynchronous and live chats for one-on-one and group discussions, along with the ability to share and annotate images and videos within the platform, empower students and instructors to engage in academic conversations bolstered by rich media for deeper learning. Harmonize is easy to use regardless of location or device. Users can transfer drafts fluidly from mobile to desktop and back again.

Instructors have access to qualitative and quantitative data on student participation and course progress in Harmonize, saving time on grading and modifying their strategies to ensure they reach all students. Featuring integrations with leading edtech providers, including LMS solutions and plagiarism prevention tools, Harmonize fits seamlessly within the ecosystem institutions are already providing to students, instructors, and administrators.

"To create conveniently collaborative communities for all students and instructors, we connect with the tech tools they're already using," said Marcus Popetz, co-founder and CEO of 42 Lines. "The integration with Brightspace puts Harmonize one click away for everyone who uses this popular LMS."

Harmonize is instantly available in the Brightspace App Finder. To answer questions and connect live, 42 Lines will be in attendance at the D2L Fusion 2020 Conference that will be held virtually this summer.

Visit Harmonize.42lines.net to learn more.

About 42 Lines

42 Lines has more than a decade of experience developing innovative education technology solutions for higher education institutions and organizations looking to surpass industry standards. Created in response to educator and student feedback, the Harmonize platform seamlessly integrates with learning management systems to create an engaging, collaborative community for dynamic academic discussion, creative and analytical thinking, and in-depth feedback that drives improved learning outcomes. To learn more about 42 Lines, visit 42lines.net. To learn more about Harmonize, visit harmonize.42lines.net.

About Brightspace

Brightspace is a cloud-based learning platform built by educators, for educators that works on any device. It's secure, worry-free technology that puts customers first — allowing you to create engaging courses within your existing technology to fit your unique needs. With Brightspace, you can easily set up individualized learning paths for your students, keep them on track with automated nudges, provide them with personalized feedback and increase their engagement through gamification, social tools, video and other powerful features.

Brightspace is the only learning platform chosen as a partner of the National Federation of the Blind's Strategic Nonvisual Access Partnership program, which works to ensure that websites, products, and services are non-visually accessible. Brightspace was named the #1 LMS for Next-Gen Online Teaching and Learning by Ovum Research and #1 in Adaptive Learning by eLearning Magazine. Aragon Research also included D2L in its highly coveted "Hot Vendors In Learning" list and Brightspace was named the Best K-12 Learning Management System at the SIIA CODiE Awards. To learn more, visit the Higher Education and K-12 pages on our website.



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NORTHAMPTON, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its 17th annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, judged by Soma Mei Sheng Frazier with assistance from Jim DuBois. Melissa Studdard of Cypress, Texas won the Tom Howard Prize of $2,000 for a poem in any style or genre, for "Migration Patterns". Chelsea Dingman of Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) won the Margaret Reid Prize of $2,000 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style, for "Psychogeography". 5,516 entries were received from around the world.

"Migration Patterns" is a magical-realist poem in which natural wonders ally with the speaker to overcome the cramped, killing logic of border guards and colonizers. Frazier commented, "Things that will make or break a poem: rebellion. Unbending optimism. Prescriptions of song as panacea...This is a poet who pulls off, with grace, what so many of us ache to write—to manifest—but don't quite dare."

"Psychogeography" is a measured elegy that employs repetition to convey an intergenerational pattern of bereavement, exile, and gaps in the historical record. Frazier called it "a poem that renders the heavy constraints of a line unit palindrome as weightless as a prima ballerina executing inimitable turns and techniques."

Ten Honorable Mentions of $100 went to Allison Adair, Jamie Morewood Anderson, F.J. Bergmann, Madeline Cole, Lupita Eyde-Tucker, Monique Ferrell, Margaux Griffith, Kathryn Merwin, M.V. Montgomery, and Tamara Sellman. The top 12 poems and judge's comments are published on the Winning Writers website.

The 2020 contest is now open through September 30, 2020. Top prizes have increased to $3,000 apiece and $200 for Honorable Mentions. See guidelines and enter online.

In addition to the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, Winning Writers sponsors the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest, the North Street Book Prize for Self-Published Books, and the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee). Writer's Digest has named it one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (2015-2019). For daily contest news and tips for writers, join our 129,000 followers on Twitter.



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KALAMAZOO, MICH. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

Due to COVID-19, summer classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College will be taught remotely until further notice. All online course fees for the summer semester, which begins May 11, have been waived. Students who have already paid summer tuition and fees will have the online course fees refunded.

The college moved to online and virtual learning March 16.

Kalamazoo Valley offers two summer sessions one beginning May 11 and the other starting July 2. Registration is now open. Visit http://www.kvcc.edu for more information.



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AUBURN, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

To answer the demand for an integrated inverted microscope positioning system that must match perfectly, PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning solutions, has released an interactive brochure to aid in building the system by beginning with a fine positioner and/or a sample holder. Stages with piezo nanopositioning are incorporated to satisfy application requirements, such as low-profile, vibration-free dynamic range, and XY / Z positioning.

Precision Positioning is the Key Element in High Resolution Microscopy
Precision positioning of the sample is a must for accurate results when using an inverted microscope. PI provides options with high stability motorized stages for long travel ranges with wide dynamic range, manual sample positioning / prepositioning, piezo scanning stages, and z-positioning / vertical stages to move the sample or the objective. PI solutions include:

High Stability, Ceramic Linear Motor-Driven, Long Travel XY Stage System, with Controller and Joystick

XYZ Nanopositioning Stage, for Super-Resolution Microscopy, P-545 PInano with Digital Controller and Software

Piezo Z-Insert, for fast Nano-Focus of Samples, P-736 PInano Stage XY Stage with Digital Controller and Software

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Nanopositioning for Microscopy»

Working with You
PI's in-house engineered systems and components have enabled customers around the world to increase their productivity and technological advantage for 5 decades. With a large basis of standard precision motion products and proven methodologies, PI is in the position to quickly modify existing designs or provide a fully customized OEM solution to fit the exact requirements of your application from the whole motion range from finger-tip sized nano-positioners to large scale stages with long travel ranges, through a plethora of different drives and guiding systems.

USA / Canada
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About PI
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1300 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 15, 2020

CBANC Network and Integrated Compliance Solutions, LLC (ICS) today launched the first-ever Cannabis-Related Business (CRB) certification in the financial industry. The Certified Cannabis Banking Professional (CCBP) credential:

Addresses regulatory expectations and compliance for establishing a safe and legal Cannabis Banking Program from the ground up, and gives FIs peace of mind that they are following all Federal guidelines while banking the fastest growing cash crop

Educates FI executives, BSA and Compliance Officers and others on how CRBs may impact your compliance program and banking function

Helps Owners and Operators of Cannabis-Related Businesses understand how to safely and legally access the Banking system

CBANC and ICS continue to help empower bankers as the landscape of the financial industry continues to evolve. "We're delighted to launch the first-ever cannabis-related banking certification in the industry," said Bryan Koontz, CEO of CBANC Network. "With the addition of this and other certificate training, we provide our Members access not only to information to help them compete but also to help them further their professional development and grow their careers."

ICS' experience addressing the regulatory and compliance framework for cannabis banking in the industry is second to none. They have created partnerships with other CRB industry leaders to keep the rest of us up to date on the latest regulatory changes, and have pioneered the way for the industry to remain compliant as FIs are able to work with the full spectrum of CRBs from direct and indirect marijuana-related businesses to hemp and CBD entities.

"CBANC has been an incredible partner to us in building this certification. We are so proud to unveil the first of its kind as we continue our mission to educate the industry and help to address the regulatory and compliance challenges our financial institution partners to face while there continues to be a disconnect between Federal and state laws," said Angela Lucas, Chief Risk Officer at ICS.

CBANC's platform now includes a new training section, to make it convenient for anyone to access the CCBP certification. Soon there will be other certificate trainings available from other industry leaders.
For more information or to register, visit:

http://www.cbancnetwork.com/education/training

About Integrated Compliance Solutions:

Integrated Compliance Solutions, LLC is a financial technology, banking and regulatory compliance, and innovative payments solution provider helping financial institutions with complex transactions. ICS has established its reputation as a leading consulting and compliance firm in the cannabis banking sector, and remains committed to providing sound and stable banking solutions to the legal cannabis industry.
As your SEED-TO-BANK compliance partner, ICS has simply been used by more banks, more marijuana-related businesses, and for longer than any other firm in this space.

About CBANC:

CBANC empowers its members to lead the evolution of community banking. CBANC connects bankers, provides them software to help streamline their business, and gives them access to screened vendors to help them make purchase decisions.

Fifty-five thousand strong, CBANC's membership represents over 8,500 financial institutions with over $22 trillion in assets. CBANC is based in Austin, Texas.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Today Incident IQ, LLC, the company that's transforming K-12 workflows to optimally support students, teachers and technology, named Robert Todd (R.T.) Collins Chief Operating Officer of the company.

One of Incident IQ's first team members, joining the company in 2016, Mr. Collins has been serving as Vice President and General Manager of the company. In his enhanced role, he will provide direction and support for the company's teams serving Incident IQ's fast-growing K-12 client community, including Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of R.T. Collins to the C.O.O. role at Incident IQ," said Travis Collins, Chief Executive Officer. "Since our founding, R.T. has worked tirelessly as a team member and leader to shape the Incident IQ platform to optimally serve K-12. Incident IQ's rapid growth makes this move essential. As teaching and learning increasingly depend on a technology-enhanced instructional model, Incident IQ's unmatched ability to support teachers and students and manage technology will be more critical than ever."

Prior to joining Incident IQ, Mr. Collins served for six years as an active duty officer and Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force. He was recognized for his outstanding service in a variety of litigation and advisory roles at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX and finally as legal counsel to the USAF components supporting the National Security Agency's mission at Fort Meade, MD.

Mr. Collins holds a B.A. from Wake Forest University and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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About Incident IQ

Incident IQ is transforming K-12 workflows by digitizing service delivery to empower students, teachers, and support teams. From help desk ticketing and IT asset management to maintenance work orders and beyond, Incident IQ is revolutionizing the way school districts provide and manage services.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Today Incident IQ, LLC, the company that's transforming K-12 workflows to optimally support students, teachers and technology, named Robert Todd (R.T.) Collins Chief Operating Officer of the company.

One of Incident IQ's first team members, joining the company in 2016, Mr. Collins has been serving as Vice President and General Manager of the company. In his enhanced role, he will provide direction and support for the company's teams serving Incident IQ's fast-growing K-12 client community, including Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of R.T. Collins to the C.O.O. role at Incident IQ," said Travis Collins, Chief Executive Officer. "Since our founding, R.T. has worked tirelessly as a team member and leader to shape the Incident IQ platform to optimally serve K-12. Incident IQ's rapid growth makes this move essential. As teaching and learning increasingly depend on a technology-enhanced instructional model, Incident IQ's unmatched ability to support teachers and students and manage technology will be more critical than ever."

Prior to joining Incident IQ, Mr. Collins served for six years as an active duty officer and Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force. He was recognized for his outstanding service in a variety of litigation and advisory roles at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX and finally as legal counsel to the USAF components supporting the National Security Agency's mission at Fort Meade, MD.

Mr. Collins holds a B.A. from Wake Forest University and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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About Incident IQ

Incident IQ is transforming K-12 workflows by digitizing service delivery to empower students, teachers, and support teams. From help desk ticketing and IT asset management to maintenance work orders and beyond, Incident IQ is revolutionizing the way school districts provide and manage services.



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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

As families search for new ways to make learning fun while practicing social distancing, The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) offers activities that teach children the importance of minerals in our everyday lives.

"Minerals are a part of every manufactured product we use daily," stated Tammy Stankey, director of communications at Doe Run. "As a mineral producer and recycler, we often facilitate these activities with students in a classroom setting. With Missouri schools presently closed due to COVID-19, we are sharing our resources online to give families something fun, interactive and educational to do indoors."

One of the most popular activities is "Cookie Mining." This activity utilizes chocolate chip cookies, common cake decorating materials, toothpicks, paper clips and graph paper to teach children about mining. Children take on the role of a miner by first selecting the 'mine' – a cookie – they want to purchase. Next they choose the type of mining equipment – a toothpick or paper clip – they wish to use. After mining their cookie for its chocolate chips, children must 'reclaim' the leftover cookie. Finally, they tally up the value of their mined chips and subtract the costs they incurred.

A second hands-on activity is called "Toothpaste with a Twist," in which children – with help from their parents – can make and flavor their own toothpaste. Both of these activities are made available by the Women in Mining Educational Foundation and can be found on Doe Run's website at https://doerun.com/our-communities/minerals-education/. Additional activities from the Women in Mining Educational Foundation are available at https://www.womeninmining.org/activities/.

About The Doe Run Company
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri, and mines from one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.doerun.com.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Incident IQ, LLC, the company that's transforming K-12 workflows to optimally support students, teachers and technology, announced today that Mike Hickey has been named to the company's executive team as Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to joining Incident IQ, Mr. Hickey worked for ScanSource where he served in various leadership roles for the last 20 years. At ScanSource, he directed product management and services teams across multiple technology areas to develop and drive new business opportunities for the international, value-added technology distributor.

Previously, Mr. Hickey co-founded a cloud tech company where he was instrumental in creating a web-based e-commerce solution—the startup was later acquired by ScanSource.

"I am excited to welcome Mike to Incident IQ," said CEO Travis Collins. "His core finance background and the breadth of his technology industry experience, especially helping scale fast growing businesses makes him the perfect addition to the Incident IQ leadership team."

Prior to these experiences Mr. Hickey began his career in finance as an accountant for a Manhattan CPA firm, served in accounting and regulatory compliance roles for banks in New York, and finally as the mergers and acquisitions and investor relations professional for a NASDAQ-listed technology company.

He holds a B.B.A., Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

About Incident IQ

Incident IQ is transforming K-12 workflows by digitizing service delivery to empower students, teachers, and support teams. From help desk ticketing and IT asset management to maintenance work orders and beyond, Incident IQ is revolutionizing the way school districts provide and manage services.



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MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Paradigm Education Solutions, a leader in educational technology, has partnered with Isograd, a worldwide provider of digital skills assessment and certification, to offer TOSA certification courses for Microsoft Office applications and digital literacy. All course instruction, assessments and certification testing can be completed online, giving students more flexibility than ever to earn in-demand credentials from home.

"Today's students have had to rapidly adapt to remote learning. Educators nationwide are wondering: How can I maintain students' motivation to learn? How can I ensure all students get equitable education when I can't facilitate their learning experience in class? Our TOSA certification courses offer a digital-first solution at a time when students and educators need it most," says Chad Chandlee, president and chief operating officer of Paradigm.

TOSA certification courses are seamlessly integrated into Cirrus, a cloud-based learning environment that students can access anytime, anywhere from PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. No installations are required, which allows students to easily access their complete courseware within minutes. Cirrus is the only training and assessment system that enables students to work live in Microsoft applications, giving them the most authentic learning experience.

Students using Paradigm's TOSA certification courses will:

take a TOSA pre-assessment to evaluate their digital competencies.

develop and practice their skills through course instruction and automatically graded learning activities.

complete a TOSA post-assessment to test their comprehension.

take the TOSA certification exam.

"Employers want to hire individuals who can prove they already possess the digital skills needed to perform the job," said Mathieu Lillo, chief executive officer of Isograd North America. "Unlike other certification exams that provide a simple pass or fail result, TOSA certifies a student's precise level of competency on a numerical score from one to 1,000 and provides students with an edge over their competition in the job market. Students can promote their knowledge by adding their TOSA scores to their LinkedIn profile and resume. Our unique online proctoring solution allows TOSA certifications to be taken safely from home without questioning the examination protocol. This is critical for students and educators today."

To learn more about Paradigm's TOSA certification courses, visit ParadigmEducation.com. To request an interview or demo, contact Lara McLellan, vice president of marketing at Paradigm, at lmclellan@paradigmeducation.com or (651) 215-7615.

About Paradigm Education Solutions

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm is a leading provier of educational technology solutions that prepare traditional and post-traditional students to achieve the requisite digital literacy skills and career knowledge needed to enter the workforce, reskill, upskill and succeed as professionals. With a focus on contextualized, competency-based learning, Paradigm's digitally driven solutions are flexible and adaptive to give students the power to learn anytime, anywhere. Visit ParadigmEducation.com to learn more.



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ST. PAUL, MINN. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Federal Publications Seminars (FPS), small business and the leading provider of government contracts training and professional development for more than 60 years, is pleased to announce the expansion of Live Virtual Courses to their online learning platform, FPSOnline and Flex Pass to add peace of mind in planning training in the coming months.

In response to the growing workforce presently working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, FPS is supporting government contractors continued learning with flexible options and more accredited Live Virtual Courses. The company's goal is to ensure contractors stay current with compliance updates regardless of travel and meeting restrictions was key to the initiatives.

The nation is adjusting to virtual learning. The Live Virtual Courses powered by LogMeIn and Adobe Connect which enable instructors to share educational content from their screens, communicate with attendees during the live session and receive feedback from them, all instantaneously.
FPS Live Virtual Courses offer:

The same quality topics covered in our traditional classroom courses

The industry subject matter experts you have come to know through FPS training

Interactive exchanges with instructors as you work remotely

CLE and CPE accreditation

"It is more important than ever for the government contracting community to have access to high-quality Virtual Learning options to ensure that government contractors stay on top of what's happening in the industry," said Andy King, President of Federal Publications Seminars. "Input from our customers has been instrumental in guiding the Course topics we're offering over the next few months."

FPS successfully broadcasted its first Live Virtual Course on April 14, 2020, and has 16 more scheduled throughout April and May. FPS plans to offer up to 50 Live Virtual Courses that are CLE- and CPE-accredited in the coming months.

"At FPS, all employees are committed to positively impacting the government contracting community through our collaboration with instructors and our technology," said King. "We want to help everyone benefit from digitization, especially in critical situations like what we are facing."

Subjects range from foundational courses to trending hot topics in the industry that are critical to government contract compliance. For a complete list of Live Virtual Courses currently being offered, visit fedpubseminars.com/FPSOnline/VirtualCourses.

In an effort to give contracting professionals the ultimate flexibility in their training options, FPS is also offering the new Flex Pass through May 31, 2020. The Flex Pass is a solution that offers peace of mind as contractors look for more flexibility in uncertain times. Purchasers can attend a classroom course of their choice, plus a Virtual Course on the same topic. The FPS Flex Pass also includes a one-year subscription to FPSOnline, plus complimentary registrations to any or all of 3 FPS summits taking place in the fall of 2020.

To say thank you and support the industry, now through April 30, the FPS Flex Pass is eligible for a 2-for-1 promotion. Customers who purchase the FPS Flex Pass by April 30 can bring a colleague to the same classroom and live virtual course at no charge, plus get a second FPSOnline Subscription. Reference promo code 2FOR12020.

To learn more about FPS Virtual programs and Flex Pass visit them online: fedpubseminars.com

About Federal Publication Seminars
Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) has been the leading provider of government contracts training and education for more than 60 years. FPS offers hundreds of courses designed to provide clients with solid, comprehensive opportunities to stay current on critical issues throughout the government contracting market. FPS instructors are nationally recognized leaders in the government contracting industry.



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BLOOMINGTON, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Gaggle, the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology, announced today that it will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams, providing support for schools and districts by monitoring student communications for warning signs of crises.

Gaggle Safety Management for Teams uses a combination of machine learning and human safety experts to review students' communications and use of online tools. The solution alerts school officials when students show signs of self-harm, depression, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, cyberbullying, unhealthy relationships, and credible threats of violence against others.

"Using Gaggle Safety Management for Teams will help schools prevent bullying, suicides, and school violence among their students as well as identify students who are depressed or engaging in self-harm," said Gaggle CEO Jeff Patterson. "We analyze and review the use of collaboration platforms and tools, such as Microsoft Teams, for 4.5 million students across the United States. We catch cries for help that school leaders will completely miss unless they have visibility into students' use of school-issued technology."

Steven Abrahams, PM, Partnerships for Microsoft Teams, said, "This integration brings together the security and privacy of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams with the near real-time monitoring of Gaggle Safety Management to help provide a safe workspace for students and teachers. During this time of increased distance learning, Gaggle Safety Management for Teams will help schools provide a safety net for students in this new environment."

Patterson continued, "Teams is a powerful tool for student learning and engagement, and we ensure that teachers and schools can use it in whatever way they see fit with peace of mind. There are no false positives; only actionable safety items are forwarded to emergency contacts. And in the case of life-threatening situations, immediate phone calls will be made to ensure that students are protected."

For more information or to sign up for Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, interested districts and schools can visit https://news.gaggle.net/microsoft-teams-integration.

About Gaggle|http://www.gaggle.net
Since 1999, Gaggle has been the leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Using a powerful combination of artificial intelligence and trained safety experts, the safety solution proactively assists districts 24/7/365 in the prevention of student suicide, bullying, inappropriate behaviors, school violence, and other harmful situations. Most importantly, Gaggle continues to help hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives, while also protecting their liability. In the 2018–19 academic year, Gaggle helped districts save the lives of more than 700 students who were planning or actually attempting suicide. For more information, visit http://www.gaggle.net and follow Gaggle on Twitter at @Gaggle_K12.



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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Real estate franchisor HomeSmart International recently kicked off a series of the company's Business Builder webinars dedicated to training agents on holding successful virtual open houses, showings and tours for their clients. As much of the real estate industry makes the move toward doing a majority of its business remote and online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate franchisor, who already offered webinar-based training, stepped up to ensure both their own agents and the real estate community as a whole are prepared to succeed in this new frontier of virtual real estate.

"Every day, we are all seeing a shift in how our business operates," stated HomeSmart International President Ashley Bowers. "As a company and a community of real estate professionals, we are now functioning remotely more so than before, hosting webinar-based training sessions and meetings, and holding virtual open houses, showings, tours and listing presentations. Although the COVID-19 crisis accelerated our progress creating and implementing these virtual open house training webinars, we believe that agents will continue using these skills and approaches in their businesses moving forward."

The virtual open house training classes are part of HomeSmart International's ongoing Expand Your Brand Business Builder webinar series, which is dedicated to giving agents the tools and knowledge they need to expand their businesses via online marketing and social media. The virtual open house curriculum kicked off last week with host Todd Sumney, HomeSmart International's Chief Industry Officer, providing agents an overview of all things open houses. The webinar covered everything from live virtual open houses and showings to live virtual listing presentations and REALTOR tours to pre-recorded virtual tours. The first class of its kind had 468 attendees and received widely positive feedback.

"We're so excited to be part of the HomeSmart team, leading the way with virtual listing appointments," said Raelisa Schmidt and Laurie Foley, real estate agents with HomeSmart Realty Group of Illinois' Arrow Team Elite. "We had a successful virtual listing appointment and lined up two vacant showings for tomorrow for the same client!"

"So appreciative of HomeSmart workshops and the fantastic managers who are making every effort to help each HomeSmart agent," stated Jeanne Keiler, an agent with HomeSmart Connect of Illinois.

"I'm all-in on virtual real estate," added Ann Lundbech, Arizona HomeSmart agent. "Thanks, Todd!"

This ongoing series is taught by Sumney, who is one of the largest driving forces in helping HomeSmart's franchisees and agents grow through hands-on training and education. With a background in marketing and over 16 years of industry experience under his belt, Sumney is a constant presence on the industry circuit, as his insight and experience are frequently sought by real estate boards across the country. His training courses are well-known and widely attended, with his Marketing Essentials training becoming a CE class. Sumney is passionate about training agents to succeed, especially when it comes to navigating unknown territory such as virtual open houses.

"It has been thrilling for me to see the number of agents participating in and growing from these classes," Sumney stated. "These agents are so eager to adapt and learn how to keep their businesses thriving, especially during tough circumstances. So, to see so many of them turning out for these training opportunities is truly exciting and gives me great optimism for our industry moving forward."

Training opportunities such as these virtual open house webinars are just one of the resources HomeSmart International offers to its growing network of more than 18,000 agents. As one of the top real estate franchisors in the country, HomeSmart International offers agents one-of-a-kind support and innovation to equip them to propel their businesses forward all while allowing them to take home 100 percent of their commission. HomeSmart International's business model is one that is built to not only survive but also flourish during periods of economic crisis, which is why they offer resources such as these Business Builder classes to the entire real estate community to be a pillar of support during difficult times.



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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Known for his masterful performances throughout the years, actor Laurence Fishburne is lending his skills as host to the educational show "In Depth". The program covers many topics ranging from advances in education to developments in technology. A new episode will take a turn into the medical field—the program will feature the use of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Over the years, Telemedicine has increased in popularity. It gives people the ability to receive medical care at a cost-efficient price from remote locations using telephone calls or video chats. Telemedicine can be of use in homes, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and private physician offices. Patients can speak to a doctor remotely and receive a diagnosis and prescriptions for medicine when appropriate.

With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are using telemedicine technology to aid in treating patients. The technology has been useful in diagnosing the disease and treating mild cases for patients who are monitoring their symptoms at home.

Telemedicine is currently making speaking to a physician a safer experience and is helping to minimize the overall spreading of the very contagious upper respiratory infection. Those who are experiencing other, un-COVID-19 related illnesses, and are isolating themselves, can receive medical care without risking the possibility of catching COVID-19.

"In Depth" will share more information about the positive impact Telemedicine is having during the COVID-19 pandemic on an upcoming episode.

"In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne is cautiously inspected before revealed to a broader viewing audience. The informative show has accepted multiple awards for its endeavors in public television.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

In effort to expand its offerings for adult education programs in the healthcare arena, CBD College has announced that it has launched its Online Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate's degree program. Students can review the details of the program, including the curriculum, and obtain admissions information via the CBD College website at cbd.edu.

CBD College has specifically designed the new online HIT program so that students can schedule a full curriculum around their busy lives. CBD College's programs are flexible and transfer-friendly so that students can make the most of credits they've already earned from other institutions. Many of CBD College's students are part-time workers who are paying their way through school.

In light of the recent restrictions many workplaces have imposed in order to allow for greater social distancing, as well as, the growing demand for flexible adult education programs, many students are turning to online degree programs for advanced career training. Furthermore, Health Information Technology is a critical component of the healthcare universe. Industry analysts predict that job growth for Health Information Technicians will increase 11 percent through 2028 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians.

The CBD College HIT degree program curriculum includes seven 11-week modules. In this program, students will learn all the industry-standard and emerging EHR systems, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT codes and healthcare industry best practices. Students will also engage in 40 hours of hands-on training as a part of the curriculum in the program.

To ensure that all of its programs are up to the standards students need to achieve their career goals, CBD College has confirmed that the HIT program is one of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Accredited Programs.

To view the details of the new health information technology program and learn more about start dates, financial aid and admissions requirements, go to https://www.cbd.edu/programs/online-associates-degree-health-information-technology/.

About CBD College: Founded in 1982, CBD College is located in the heart of Los Angeles. For over 30 years, CBD College has provided quality healthcare education and training to the local community. Over the years, CBD College has grown from a role as a smaller local educational institution to becoming one of Los Angeles' top non-profit resources for healthcare career training. CBD College holds accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health and Education Schools (ABHES) and is a Non-Profit Healthcare Career College. For more information about CBD College and their online degree programs, visit cbd.edu.



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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

On March 30, 2020, SIIA named Learning Explorer a CODiE Award Finalist in the category for "Best Library Reference or Educational Database." This award recognizes the service that "best packages reference, original source materials, library or research information or disaggregated media assets for educational purposes in the PK-12 or higher education markets."

"Our team is dedicated to helping to make finding, planning, and delivering curriculum easier for educators. The Learning Explorer learning resource discovery and management solution is ideal for helping educators successfully meet the challenges of both in class and remote learning. We are honored to be nominated for the 2020 SIIA CODiE Award." says Jim Hurley, CEO & Founder of Lesson Planet.

Designed as a robust learning resource discovery and curriculum management platform for districts and schools, Learning Explorer allows teachers to easily discover, manage, and deliver educator-curated open educational resources (OER) as well as licensed publisher content. Teachers can easily search educator reviews to over 650,000 curated educational resources and then use the intuitive drag-and-drop interface to build, edit, and manage custom collections of resources to share with their students. Learning Explorer integrates seamlessly with rostering solutions such as Clever as well as LMS solutions such as Google Classroom and Canvas.

When describing Learning Explorer, CODiE's educator judges said, "it gives teachers a way to organize resources to allow their students to be successful in their learning journeys. This really meets the need for teachers who often struggle to help point their students to a variety of quality online resources," and "this makes organizing a wide variety of resources manageable for teachers. More specifically, it gives teachers a logical way to access and, more importantly, organize Open Educational Resources and other content."

About SIIA CODiE Awards: The SIIA CODiE Awards were established in 1986 so that pioneers of the then-nascent software industry could evaluate and honor each other's work. The core mission has always remained the same: recognizing excellence by honoring the software and information industry's leading products and services.

About Learning Explorer: Founded by teachers for teachers, Learning Explorer's passion is helping to make teachers' lives easier by saving them time discovering, planning, and delivering quality online curriculum resources. Ideal for in class or remote learning, our award-winning learning object repository (LOR) and curriculum management platform (designed and developed by sister company Lesson Planet), provides PreK-12 educators seamless access to a huge, all-in-one searchable ecosystem of learning resources from a wide variety of both educator-curated open educational resources (OER) and district-licensed publisher content. The Learning Explorer team is committed to providing truly innovative digital tools and resources that are designed to help instructional leaders better close the curriculum equity gap; save educators time in the planning and delivery of relevant, standards-aligned lessons; and, to inspire more meaningful, personalized and engaging student learning.



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LENEXA, KAN. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Amid thousands of organizations whose leaders made the decision to cancel on-site annual conferences in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) chose to transition its annual conference to a virtual platform despite having a three-week timeline. More than 400 attendees participated in the conference, which included presentations, exhibitor showcases, the Dean's Roundtable, special sessions and the student case competition.

"We wanted to continue with our annual conference even though it was a challenge to move everything online in fewer than three weeks. We wanted to provide IACBE's members and friends with a little sense of normalcy amid all of the chaos and change that have come with COVID-19," explains Dr. Phyllis Okrepkie, CMA and IACBE's president.

Transitioning from an on-site conference to a virtual two-day event in a matter of just three weeks required a 180-degree turn, and visionary leadership to press forward and not just cancel.

"When we made the decision to move to virtual, we did not have the platform to host the conference, so we researched, acquired and learned a new webinar platform," Dr. Okrepkie says, "We notified the hotel on March 12 that we were cancelling and three weeks later we put on a two-day virtual conference. We also refunded conference registrations and offered the virtual conference free of charge as a service to our members and the business education community."

The annual conference was held with:

436 total registrants with 268 attendees on Wednesday and 277 attendees on Thursday from the U.S., Guatemala, Cayman Islands, Switzerland, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Dubai, India, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Oman, France and Guam

17 presentations

3 sponsor/exhibitor showcases

26 attending the Dean's Roundtable: "Universities Respond to COVID-19: And, Suddenly We Were All Virtual"

26 attending Wednesday morning's special session: "Adapting to the Challenges of COVID-19 – Thoughts & Perspectives from Around the World"

The student case competition was held with eight teams competing virtually in front of a panel of judges. The winners were Post University (graduate) and Oregon Institute of Technology (undergraduate)

An IACBE member reviewed, "This was an incredible undertaking, especially given the extremely short time period to convert this from an on-ground conference to a full virtual conference. It is a true testament to the IACBE's belief in supporting excellence in business education put into action."

Dr. Okrepkie reiterates, "As always, the goal of the IACBE is to work with our members so that we are MOVING. FORWARD. TOGETHER."

About IACBE

The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) was founded in 1997 in response to higher education administrators, business program leaders and faculty who wanted an accreditation process that was mission-driven and outcomes based. The IACBE has hundreds of member institutions with campuses worldwide, and has accredited more than 1,800 business, accounting and business-related programs worldwide.



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STEVENSVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

When senior Mechanical Engineering student Jack Ward was put on hold at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte due to the COVID-19 crisis, he certainly knew how to make the best of a difficult situation.

Ward's approach to constructively pass the time was – naturally -- an innovative engineering solution. Using LEGO, he built a custom set of Mobile Column Lifts like those engineered by the world leader in heavy duty bus and truck lifts, Stertil-Koni. Then, the LEGO master deployed them to hoist a replica WWII tank, which he also made from LEGO.

As Ward explains, "Stertil-Koni offers lifts that can carry a large range of heavy loads, which is an interesting feat from an engineering perspective; and I like the diverse applications of Mobile Column Lifts." Once he graduates from UNC, Ward wants to work on designing mechanisms and machinery, especially within the automotive industry. His eye-catching Lego project is a great example of how people are exercising their creativity and imagination in inspiring ways, despite the pandemic.

As Stertil-Koni President, Dr. Jean DellAmore, observed, "At a time when schools are closed and people are sheltering in place, one student found a novel way to deploy Stertil-Koni lifts to elevate our spirits and bring smiles to our faces."

Ward's Lego lifts even represent best practices for healthy social distancing. That's because a single technician, working alone, can safely, easily and simultaneously operate up to 32 Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts using wireless control technology.

Ward's use of a military vehicle also cleverly demonstrated that art does indeed imitate life, since Stertil-Koni is a top provider to the U.S. Military. Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts are deployed on military bases nationwide, and around the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. There, they continue to excel despite the often harsh environments. With lifting capacities ranging from 14,000 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. per column -- depending on the model – Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts can quickly raise trucks, Humvees, MRAP fighting vehicles, and even tanks.

Concluded, DellAmore, "We appreciate Jack's positive attitude, ingenuity and are pleased that he featured one of our most widely deployed products in his Lego project. Stertil-Koni looks forward to hearing more from him once he completes his Engineering degree and it certainly appears as though he will be a key contributor – and future star – in our industry."

About Stertil-Koni
Stertil-Koni is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni's breadth of products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company's innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is now available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and Streator, IL.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that blood clots, especially in the lungs, may play a role in severe cases of COVID-19. The finding suggests that treatment for respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 might follow the model for stroke—anticoagulation drugs for milder cases and thrombolysis, or clot removal, with continued anticoagulation for more severe disease.

The researchers found that critically ill COVID-19 patients have relatively well-preserved lung mechanics despite severe gas exchange abnormalities, a feature not consistent with classical acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but one that is more consistent with pulmonary vascular disease.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is closely related to SARS-CoV-1, the virus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003. Previous autopsy studies from SARS cases demonstrated pulmonary thrombi, pulmonary infarcts, and microthrombi in other organs. Pulmonary thrombi are blood clots in the lungs that can cause pulmonary infarcts, the death of lung tissue due to lack of blood supply. Now, studies show that SARS-CoV-2 appears to be causing similar pathophysiological derangements. Although microthrombi, clots in small blood vessels, are present in sepsis and classic forms of ARDS, they are not the principal drivers of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction in those cases. In COVID-19 pneumonia, the thrombi may play a direct and significant role in gas exchange abnormalities and in multisystem organ dysfunction, the Mount Sinai researchers said.

The researchers observed five cases of COVID-19 patients at Mount Sinai Health System hospitals with refractory respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and shock. Significant pulmonary microthrombi and/or macrothromboses were suspected to be serving as drivers of this pre-terminal state. The patients were administered tPA, a thrombolyic agent used to dissolve blood clots. All cases showed rapid improvement in alveolar ventilation, oxygenation, and/or shock.

These five cases had respiratory failure early in their COVID-19 course along with evidence of the "pulmonary vascular" phenotype, such as elevated protein fragments that are produced when a blood clot gets dissolved in the body and increased dead space, or air that is inhaled but does not take part in the gas exchange. Based on these findings, the researchers said, it may be prudent to consider full systemic anticoagulation—medication that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots—to mitigate disease progression in early stages and thrombolysis, in which clots are dissolved using thrombolytic agents, such as tPA, for more serious cases.

"It seems that for at least a significant subset of these patients, the underlying driver of respiratory failure and organ dysfunction is actually thrombosis and endothelial dysfunction," said Hooman Poor, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Future clinical trials will need to evaluate the role of anticoagulation for milder disease and thrombolysis for more severe disease."

The high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia may point to an underlying susceptibility to endothelial injury and dysregulation, in which the inner lining of the small arteries fails to perform all of its important functions. The researchers advise that these therapeutic approaches should be considered in the management of COVID-19 patients and must be further examined in clinical research studies.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a top-ranked academic medical center in New York City, and National Jewish Health, the nation's leading respiratory hospital based in Denver, Colorado, have partnered to create the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. To learn more about the Mount Sinai – National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, visit our website, Facebook, or Twitter.

About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty and our physicians in the top 1% of all physicians nationally by U.S. News & World Report.



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CHANDLER, ARIZ. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, American InterContinental University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from AIU's physical campuses to online learning.

The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, AIU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Atlanta and Houston campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.

AIU President, John Kline, stated, "AIU is taking action to foster stability and support to our students as they transition to online learning and continue their educational journey. Our goal is to use all funds provided by the CARES Act to directly address any obstacles our students experience as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis."

The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to AIU's Atlanta and Houston campus-based students.

About American InterContinental University

Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in areas of study such as business, information technology (IT), healthcare management, criminal justice, design and education. AIU operates ground campuses in Atlanta, Ga., and Houston, Texas, and an online campus headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. For more information about AIU, please visit http://www.aiuniv.edu.

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement. AIU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). For more information, visit http://www.perdoceoed.com.



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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Colorado Technical University announced that it intends to commit 100 percent of funds received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act directly to eligible Colorado campus-based students as it becomes available. The University is looking to relieve the financial burden of campus students impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis as they transition from CTU's physical campuses to online learning.

The Education Stabilization Fund, included in the CARES Act legislation, is targeted towards campus closures affected by COVID-19. Although the Act requires colleges and universities to distribute at least 50 percent of federal funds received directly to students for financial assistance, CTU has committed to providing 100 percent of the CARES Act funds it receives directly to current Colorado Springs and Aurora campus-based students to help relieve the financial burdens associated with transitioning to online learning.

CTU President, Andrew H. Hurst, shared, "We are fortunate as a University to have online learning capabilities available for our campus-based students. And we are happy to commit all available CARES Act funds for student financial assistance to help our students and their families as we face the COVID-19 public health situation together."

The University is working to finalize the details of how the federal funds will be distributed and remains committed to allocating the amounts received directly to CTU's Colorado campus-based students.

About Colorado Technical University

For 55 years, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With more than 100 degree programs and concentrations in which students can pursue a variety of degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. CTU provides flexible online classes, accessible through the University's Virtual Campus or the innovative CTU Mobile app. CTU also maintains two ground campus locations in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Colo. With the help of faculty and industry professionals, CTU has awarded over 109,000 degrees to traditional campus and online students since 1965. For more information about CTU, visit http://www.coloradotech.edu.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary or career advancement CTU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). For more information, visit http://www.perdoceoed.com.



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PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world's largest seafood event, has reluctantly determined that the continued and expanding magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 worldwide now requires the cancellation of the 2020 edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global. The event had previously been postponed due to COVID-19.

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global was originally scheduled for 21-23 April 2020 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium. "When we announced the postponement of the 2020 event, we had expected to reschedule later this year," said Liz Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.

Given the recent announcement that the limitation on large gatherings in Brussels has been extended through 31 August 2020 and the ongoing impacts of COVID–19, including global travel restrictions, and the broad need to practice physical distancing, Diversified Communications has concluded it is impossible to hold the event. The complexities of organizing a safe, global, seafood event drawing seafood professionals from more than 158 countries in the midst of a pandemic pose too many insurmountable hurdles. "We are disappointed to concede that hosting a 2020 edition of the event is infeasible," added Plizga.

In the coming weeks, the Seafood Expo Global team will continue to reach out to exhibitors regarding the 2021 edition and will answer questions around the cancellation of the 2020 edition.

"While we all continue to navigate this difficult situation, the Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global team is engaged in intensive planning for the next edition, scheduled for 27-29 April 2021, in our beautiful new location, Fira Barcelona Gran Via, in Barcelona, Spain," commented Plizga.

About Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global
Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global form the world's largest seafood trade event. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition to meet, network and conduct business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail and foodservice companies. Exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market. SeafoodSource.com is the exposition's official media. The exposition is produced by Diversified Communications, the international leader in seafood-industry expositions and media. http://www.seafoodexpo.com/global

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 15 industries including: food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. The company's global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia and SeafoodSource.com. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: http://www.divcom.com.



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COLUMBIA, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

To help nurture the professional development of landscape professionals, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. sponsors the launch of the Landscape Institute's (LI) digital learning platform, LI Campus. As a collection of educational content for landscape professionals, LI Campus will give users immediate access to a wide range of content, incorporating the past three years of LI events, conferences and continuing professional development (CPD) days.

"As a new online service, LI Campus offers a more accessible, inclusive and affordable way of delivering CPD and learning," said LI Chief Executive Daniel Cook. "It will give landscape practitioners based in remote or international locations access to all of our latest content. We are already seeing across the sector the rising importance of people skills, digital practice, community engagement, co-design, natural capital, place management, horticulture and parks management. These extend well beyond our traditional fields of practice: landscape architecture, planning, management, science and urban design. LI Campus seeks to be the premier hub for professional development and learning for all these important landscape disciplines."

The Landscape Institute is the UK chartered body for landscape professionals. It also serves as an educational charity that promotes the art and science of landscape practice. It provides a professional home for all landscape practitioners including landscape scientists, landscape planners, landscape architects, landscape managers and urban designers.

"Vectorworks has been working with the Landscape Institute and providing solutions for landscape design professionals for over 35 years," said Adrian Slatter, Vectorworks UK director of sales. "The launch of the LI Campus provides a fantastic medium for sharing knowledge and best practice and Vectorworks UK is delighted to be a sponsor of this initiative. Having been involved with the BIM Working group and more latterly with the Digital Working Practice group, we are eager to engage with LI members and community. We hope that this new initiative will help advance awareness of landscape design, including sustainable site design and collaboration to help drive better landscape performance."

To learn more, visit the LI Campus page here. Those with Landscape Institute subscriptions can access free on-demand webinars that also feature Vectorworks training content.

About the Landscape Institute

The Landscape Institute (LI) is the chartered body for the landscape profession and is the professional home for all landscape practitioners including landscape scientists, landscape planners, landscape architects, landscape managers and urban designers. It is an educational charity that promotes the art and science of landscape practice. The LI's aim, through the work of its members is to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment for the public benefit.

It was founded at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1929, and since then has grown to become an internationally recognized chartered body representing the UK's landscape practitioners including urban designers, landscape architects, planners, managers and scientists.

Further information about the organization and events to mark the 90th anniversary can be found at http://www.landscapeinstitute.org.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we've become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.



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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Gomo, the cloud-based eLearning authoring, delivery and analytics platform, is presenting a four-part series of webinars specially tailored to companies and employees who now find themselves working from home due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

The highly practical series, 'eLearning for a Home-Based Workforce', runs from Thursday 16 April until Tuesday 5 May and all recordings will be made available to watch on-demand for interested parties who cannot attend.

The how-to webinar series is presented by Gomo's Huw Edwards, who has over seven years of experience supporting organizations with their authoring tool needs. Huw is joined by expert guests from sister companies within Learning Technologies Group, LEO Learning (learning content, strategy and technology specialists) and Watershed (learning analytics experts).

"In these unprecedented times, we're excited to present this practical webinar series, covering the end-to-end needs of training in our current 'working-from-home' realities," said Gomo's Huw Edwards. "Topics include how to quickly and easily take training from a face-to-face environment to a digital one, the challenges of training a workforce that works from home, creating engaging eLearning content, and ways to analyze the effectiveness of eLearning."

Details of the sessions and sign-up options are below:

1. How to Move Training Online Quickly
Presenters: Huw Edwards, Gomo and Nic Price, Lead Learning Designer, LEO Learning
Date: Thursday 16 April 2020

Session objectives:

Practical tips on gathering course information quickly and effectively

How to translate this to eLearning—what works, what doesn't

Easy ways to create a simple eLearning course, including course examples

2. How to Address Home-Working Training Challenges
Presenters: Huw Edwards, Gomo and Nic Price, Lead Learning Designer, LEO Learning
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2020

Session objectives:

Issues that may arise with home workers and training (i.e. learner engagement and motivation)

How to address these issues with your strategy

How to address these issues with your eLearning

3. How to Create Great eLearning Content
Presenters: Huw Edwards, Gomo and Nic Price, Lead Learning Designer, LEO Learning
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Session objectives:

Top tips for eLearning content creation

Other learning element tips if considering a blended learning solution

Examples of great content in action

4. How to Analyze and Improve Your eLearning
Presenters: Huw Edwards, Gomo, Nic Price, Lead Learning Designer, LEO Learning, and Ali Zaheer, Learning Analytics Strategy Consultant, Watershed
Date: Tuesday 5 May 2020

Session objectives:

Why learning measurement is important

How to gather data easily

What lessons can be learned from that data

How to apply lessons simply and what to prioritize

"Many people in L&D find themselves in a position where learning they had planned as face-to-face must now be completed remotely," said co-presenter and Lead Learning Designer, Nic Price. "We're going to explore how to respond quickly and effectively to put in place alternatives, considering the different options and how they may be used to best effect. We'll touch on various methods but particularly on the use of eLearning."

For more information and to register for the free webinar series, click here.

About Gomo
The Gomo learning suite provides multi-award-winning products that allow you to create, deliver, update, and track beautiful multi-device eLearning. With Gomo Authoring, you can create truly responsive and adaptive HTML5 content that looks perfect on all devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With Gomo Delivery and Analytics, you can get content into the hands of learners instantly via websites, direct link, the Gomo LMS wrapper, social media, and more—all with full xAPI analytics.

With an ever-growing client base including the BBC, British Airways, BT, Centrica, General Electric, HSBC, L'Oréal, Royal Mail Group, Shell, Sony, Squarespace, TDK, Vodafone, Weetabix, Whatsapp, the World Health Organization and many more, Gomo is quickly becoming the established choice for global organizations seeking collaborative, future-proof and responsive HTML5 multi-device eLearning.

Gomo is part of Learning Technologies Group plc's award-winning group of specialist learning technology businesses.

For more, visit gomolearning.com.

About LEO Learning
LEO Learning believes that technology-enabled learning innovation has the power to deliver transformational results. Our purpose is to help clients deploy learning technology to deliver outcomes precisely aligned to their business goals. Backed by more than 30 years of experience, we design engaging learning architectures that fit seamlessly into businesses and improve performance throughout the entire organization.

LEO Learning has the deep understanding of learning design, technology, and pioneering creative approach necessary to drive learning transformation.

LEO Learning's expanding global customer base includes organizations such as the NHS, Civil Service Learning, Jaguar Land Rover, Visa, Volvo, Suncorp, Fidelity, Virgin Atlantic, Novartis, Godiva, Volkswagen, Dunhill, KPMG, Roche, and Mars.

LEO Learning is part of Learning Technologies Group plc's award-winning group of specialist learning technology businesses.

For more, visit leolearning.com.

About Watershed
Founded in Nashville, Tenn., in 2016, Watershed is dedicated to changing the world of learning by helping corporate L&D departments get more from their initiatives. This includes a customizable SaaS-based learning analytics platform that assesses the impact and effectiveness of corporate learning programs and helps maximize investments in learning.

Made possible by xAPI, Watershed enables users to explore their learning data in one place and measure how L&D programs impact their organizations. Since its founding, this young, high-growth organization has developed a portfolio of Fortune 500 global clients—such as Visa, Verizon, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Caterpillar, and more.

Watershed is part of Learning Technologies Group plc's award-winning group of specialist learning technology businesses.

To learn more, visit watershedLRS.com.



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PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Learning Ally, a not-for-profit and leading education solutions organization serving at-risk learners, is responding to the COVID-19 crisis with a relief program to schools across the country.

The program includes the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution that helps students with reading deficits, a Distance Learning Resource Site for both educators and parents, and the Square Panda School to Home Engagement Program for emerging readers. The program offers complimentary access to these proven literacy development solutions effective immediately through August 1st, helping to keep students reading and providing a platform that educators nationwide can consider as a component for ensuring distance learning literacy progress, continuity, and equity in the future.

Learning Ally aims to get and keep students reading, engaged, and learning from home as long as school closures continue and through the summer and beyond. Whether they are at-risk PreK-1st graders or students already diagnosed with reading-based learning differences like dyslexia, these students have tremendous educational challenges in traditional school settings and conditions. Now, they are even more at risk of "slipping through the cracks." Statistics show that for these students, falling behind can have dire consequences. Distance learning puts additional burdens on these students and on the educators and parents that support them.

Learning Ally's COVID-19 Relief Program aims to assist an additional 500,000 students and 30,000 educators with a suite of solutions and resources that support distance learning:

The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is the largest library of human-read audiobooks designed for students with reading deficits. Our library includes popular fiction, classics and textbooks - all the books students want and need to read for school and aligned to school curriculum, K-12. The solution's human-voice to highlighted text enables students to read to their cognitive ability, read independently and become engaged learners.

The Distance Learning Resource Site contains a collection of literacy-based activities and professional learning opportunities, including webinars for educators and content in multiple formats for parents to assist their children while learning from home.

The Square Panda School to Home Engagement Program offers a multi-sensory literacy system for PreK-1 learners at home, designed to build critical foundational literacy skills with adaptive phonics instruction that guides students to work independently at home with very little parent supervision.

Learning Ally solutions are designed for "anywhere access" on personal devices, and are well suited to serve as a distance learning solution, especially under these difficult circumstances.

"Learning Ally solutions have always represented the critical difference between isolation and integration, between frustration and pride, and between struggle and success," said Andrew Friedman, Learning Ally CEO and President. "We have a key role to play while schools are closed, to ensure at-risk learners, educators and families are supported in their continued efforts around reading, learning and succeeding."

In the few weeks since Learning Ally made the announcement, there has been an enthusiastic response. Learning Ally staff are mobilized to help schools onboard and have already expanded services to nearly 100,000 students across the country.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of the Harmonize online discussion platform, today announced its partnership with global learning technology leader D2L. The LTI-based integration enables institutions to use Harmonize within the D2L Brightspace learning management system (LMS).

With the integration, D2L customers can use Harmonize to elevate the online learning experience by providing world-class technology solutions that improve student engagement and retention. The Harmonize online discussion platform will be accessible from the navigation menu in the Brightspace user interface and can be used in all enrolled courses.

"This partnership is an opportunity for us to join together to offer institutions an elevated discussion board platform, all while never leaving Brightspace," said John Baker, president and CEO of D2L. "We are excited about the integration between D2L's Brightspace and Harmonize and its seamless offering for both the students and instructors."

As colleges and universities expand their online learning programs to meet rising student demand, they are relying on Harmonize to help create a thriving virtual academic community. Median weekly user activity in Harmonize in the first quarter of 2020 is 55% higher than in the same period in 2019. Harmonize customers increased their usage of the platform throughout March, in particular, as the need arose to quickly transition to fully remote learning.

With a visually appealing, easy user interface that mimics social media platforms, Harmonize enables students to quickly survey content at a glance and dive into posts that interest them the most, encouraging greater participation. Asynchronous and live chats for one-on-one and group discussions, along with the ability to share and annotate images and videos within the platform, empower students and instructors to engage in academic conversations bolstered by rich media for deeper learning. Harmonize is easy to use regardless of location or device. Users can transfer drafts fluidly from mobile to desktop and back again.

Instructors have access to qualitative and quantitative data on student participation and course progress in Harmonize, saving time on grading and modifying their strategies to ensure they reach all students. Featuring integrations with leading edtech providers, including LMS solutions and plagiarism prevention tools, Harmonize fits seamlessly within the ecosystem institutions are already providing to students, instructors, and administrators.

"To create conveniently collaborative communities for all students and instructors, we connect with the tech tools they're already using," said Marcus Popetz, co-founder and CEO of 42 Lines. "The integration with Brightspace puts Harmonize one click away for everyone who uses this popular LMS."

Harmonize is instantly available in the Brightspace App Finder. To answer questions and connect live, 42 Lines will be in attendance at the D2L Fusion 2020 Conference that will be held virtually this summer.

Visit Harmonize.42lines.net to learn more.

About 42 Lines

42 Lines has more than a decade of experience developing innovative education technology solutions for higher education institutions and organizations looking to surpass industry standards. Created in response to educator and student feedback, the Harmonize platform seamlessly integrates with learning management systems to create an engaging, collaborative community for dynamic academic discussion, creative and analytical thinking, and in-depth feedback that drives improved learning outcomes. To learn more about 42 Lines, visit 42lines.net. To learn more about Harmonize, visit harmonize.42lines.net.

About Brightspace

Brightspace is a cloud-based learning platform built by educators, for educators that works on any device. It's secure, worry-free technology that puts customers first — allowing you to create engaging courses within your existing technology to fit your unique needs. With Brightspace, you can easily set up individualized learning paths for your students, keep them on track with automated nudges, provide them with personalized feedback and increase their engagement through gamification, social tools, video and other powerful features.

Brightspace is the only learning platform chosen as a partner of the National Federation of the Blind's Strategic Nonvisual Access Partnership program, which works to ensure that websites, products, and services are non-visually accessible. Brightspace was named the #1 LMS for Next-Gen Online Teaching and Learning by Ovum Research and #1 in Adaptive Learning by eLearning Magazine. Aragon Research also included D2L in its highly coveted "Hot Vendors In Learning" list and Brightspace was named the Best K-12 Learning Management System at the SIIA CODiE Awards. To learn more, visit the Higher Education and K-12 pages on our website.

About D2L

D2L believes learning is the foundation upon which all progress and achievement rests. Working closely with organizations globally, D2L has transformed the way millions of people learn online and in the classroom. Learn more about D2L for schools, higher education and businesses at D2L.com.



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ITASCA, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

HealthyChildren.org, the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), celebrates moms everywhere with a 7-day Mother's Day Sweepstakes event. Fourteen lucky winners will receive a $200 Amazon.com* gift card. The contest begins May 4 and ends on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020.

Registered users may enter once each day during the event. Winners will be drawn on or about May 11, 2020. Full rules and more information can be found here.

About HealthyChildren.org
The only parenting website backed by 67,000 AAP member pediatricians, HealthyChildren.org offers trustworthy, up-to-the-minute health advice and guidance for parents and caregivers, along with interactive tools and personalized content. Registered users enjoy a customized home page that features articles geared to the ages of their children. The site also offers a Find a Pediatrician service, an Ask the Pediatrician tool, the KidsDoc Symptom Checker, and more than 5,000 articles on children's health and safety in English and Spanish.

*Amazon.com gift cards are given away on behalf of HealthyChildren.org. Amazon is not a sponsor of this contest.



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Vocareum, an education technology software company, today announced that the company is making their virtual lab environments available to the Global COVID-19 Relief Coalition (GCRC) Hackathon, led by scientists and entrepreneurs at Cornell University, Stanford University Healthcare Innovation Lab, and RoundGlass, and in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Global COVID-19 Relief Coalition is a federally approved 501 c 3 public charity and is a project of The Giving Back Fund. The GCRC Hackathon is crowdsourcing solutions from people globally in an effort to help develop and deploy technology that could help address the novel coronavirus pandemic and mitigate its effects. Through this collaborative effort, Vocareum and GCRC will be offering hackathon teams with support and technology to prototype, test and implement their solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. AWS is funding this activity with $180,000 towards in-kind credits.

"The GCRC Hackathon serves as a conduit to connect people with different skills and talent to create meaningful solutions to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Vocareum is playing a key role in making this possible," said Ami Stuart, Tech Events Manager at Entrepreneurship at Cornell, who is leading the hackathon effort. Vocareum's platform streamlines management of teams, distribution of AWS accounts and managing of the AWS credits that power ideas from hackathon teams.

"Vocareum is honored to be working with innovators from AWS, Cornell, the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, and the rest of the GCRC community to help win against this pandemic," said Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum. "This is a clear and inspiring example of how our collective creativity and intelligence, vast and unparalleled resources, and drive to succeed can come together to help defeat COVID-19."

To learn more about this Hackathon and get involved, please visit https://hackathon.gogcrc.org/.

About Vocareum
Vocareum offers a cloud lab platform built specifically for training, research and assessment. The overall architecture combines cost effective compute, powerful assessment capability, and integration into various learning and research workflows. Trusted by top tier universities, online MOOCs and industry partners, our platform capabilities include resource management, collaboration, grading automation, plagiarism detection, and peer reviews for improved course and project management, assessment efficiency and user engagement. To learn more about Vocareum, please visit http://www.vocareum.com.

About The Giving Back Fund
The Giving Back Fund is a national nonprofit organization that encourages and facilitates charitable giving by professional athletes, celebrities, high net worth individuals, existing nonprofit organizations, corporations and others who truly desire to give back. We provide philanthropic consulting, management and administrative services while operating as a flexible, convenient vehicle for establishing individual foundations and fiscally sponsored projects under a governance structure like that of a community foundation. By offering a straightforward and cost-effective approach to philanthropy, high-level expertise and professional services, and carefully targeted giving opportunities. The Giving Back Fund helps those who want to give back to society and to the communities that have nurtured them.

Contact

For questions relating to the hackathon, please contact gogcrc@gmail.com
For questions relating to this press release, please contact marketing@vocareum.com



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

United Way of Frederick County (UWFC) has committed an additional $100,000 to support 15 local nonprofits who provide essential services during COVID-19 crisis. These grants come just two weeks after the first $25,500 of the first wave of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign grants were distributed by UWFC.

"We are pleased to announce this second wave of grants providing critical support to nonprofit institutions serving those in need," said Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County. "We're looking forward to announcing future grants as emergent needs continue to unfold in our community."

United Way of Frederick County has granted $100,000 to the following:

The Buddy Project — $1,000 — Helping provide students and nonprofits refurbished computers.

Centro Hispano de Frederick — $5,000 — Support for the influx of crisis-related needs.

City Youth Matrix — $4,000 — Supplying families with at-home activity supplies and monthly food insecurity assistance.

Frederick Rescue Mission — $5,000 — Provide substance abuse recovery, food and shelter services.

Faith House — $10,000 — Sheltering women and children who are experiencing homelessness in the Frederick area, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick — $3,000 — Supporting women in public housing as they strive to maintain stable households and provide adequate basic resources to their families during the COVID-19 crisis.

I Believe in Me — $5,000 — Continuing mentor services and providing food to underprivileged youth and community members.

Interfaith Housing Alliance — $5,000 — Providing direct, immediate support to property residents currently in crisis, in addition to responding to residents' critical needs as they continue to arise in the coming weeks.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $3,000 — Supporting operating costs to produce fabric face masks for health personnel.

Second Chances Garage — $8,000 — Provide essential transportation services to the community.

Seton Center, Inc. — $9,500 — Assisting individuals with emergency financial support.

St Vincent de Paul Society-St John Conference — $5,000 — Providing emergency financial support, prescription medications and gas, assistance in obtaining personal IDs/birth certificates, and more.

The Claggett Center — $17,500 — Providing shelter to those serving COVID-19 victims in Frederick County.

The Religious Coalition — $10,000 — Providing alternative Emergency Shelter for Homeless Individuals and Families.

The Salvation Army — $9,000 — Providing COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance.

United Way thanks those who committed matching contributions to encourage support: Ausherman Family Foundation, Laughlin Family Foundation, The Mark and Susan Butt Saturday Mornings Fund, Robert G. Hooper Family Fund, Halleman Family Fund, Michael & Betsy Day, The Jean Ellis and Florence Guss Memorial Fund and The Ken and Lynn Burdette Donor-Advised Fund.

As of 4/13/2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign has raised over $238,000 from 530 contributors. The campaign remains open and gifts can be made at http://www.uwfrederick.org/covidrelief, by mailing checks to PO Box 307, Frederick, MD 21705 or texting COVIDFREDERICK to 71777.

About United Way of Frederick County
For over 80 years, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting to achieve lasting change by identifying the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) and impoverished families in Frederick County and working to strengthen their education, financial stability, and health to build a strong, viable community. Our work focuses on helping children and youth be successful in school and achieve their potential through education; helping people obtain the tools they need to become financially stable and independent; and ensuring our neighbors in need have access to healthy, nutritious food and healthcare.

United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits, offers programs such as free tax preparation and matched savings, mobilizes volunteers, and engages in public policy advocacy. To learn more about United Way and how you can get involved, please visit UnitedWayFrederick.org.



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OAK BROOK, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for board certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, announced today that Pafford Air One flight nurse Tonya Barnard, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, CPEN, TCRN, EMT-B, is the recipient of BCEN's 2020 Distinguished CFRN Award. Barnard is based in Ruston, Louisiana.

"Every time a flight nurse goes up in the air, they face extraordinary real-time patient care decisions under the most austere and challenging conditions," said BCEN Executive Director Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC. "BCEN is proud to honor Tonya for inspiring her Pafford Air One colleagues and so many others to earn the CFRN so they have the specialized knowledge and skills this exacting and sometimes unforgiving job demands."

Held by nearly 4,500 RNs and advanced practice nurses, the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) is a preferred national certification for flight team nurses and meets CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) requirements. The CFRN, which was first offered by BCEN in 1993, is also Magnet-accepted and an ABSNC-accredited certification program.

Pafford Air One Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Keith Carter said, "Tonya worked extremely hard to become a flight nurse and since then she has not stopped. She has continued with an exemplary work ethic and is well admired and loved by her coworkers. I am so proud of her and thankful to have her as a leader for Pafford Air One."

"Tonya is one of the most knowledgeable nurses I have ever met, understanding the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and treatment process flawlessly," said Jeff Atkins, BS, RN, EMT-B, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN, base manager, Pafford Air One, Ruston, Louisiana. "She helps to set a standard of care for others to follow, frequently encourages colleagues at our bases and at the hospitals we visit to complete their certifications, and is seen as a patient advocate, supporting family members of patients and being a comfort to those in pain. She remains one of the finest examples of a certified flight nurse that I can think of."

Since becoming an RN in 2010, Barnard has earned six nursing specialty certifications, including all five national emergency nursing credentials offered by BCEN. She has been a CFRN and a flight nurse since 2014.

"I love flying, I love taking care of critical patients, and I feel that a nurse should always strive to learn more to take care of their patients to the best of their ability," said Barnard. "Having the CFRN gives me, my team, my employer, and my patients the confidence and assurance that I will be able to perform to the best of my abilities. Receiving the BCEN Distinguished CFRN Award is one of the highlights of my professional career."

Read more about Tonya at https://bcen.org/2020-cfrn-award-winner/.

BCEN's Annual National Nurse and Organizational Awards
The winner of this year's Distinguished CFRN/CTRN Award was determined by a selection committee consisting of BCEN board members, staff and volunteer subject matter experts as well as an Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) official. BCEN is grateful for ASTNA's partnership in promoting the annual nomination process and sponsoring past winners' travel to the awards presentation ceremonies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person presentation of the 2020 Distinguished CFRN Award is to be determined.

BCEN annually recognizes individual specialty certified emergency, trauma and transport nurses as well as hospitals and health systems that demonstrate and advance certified nursing excellence and advocate for emergency nursing board certification. Learn more about BCEN's Distinguished Awards and National Certification Champion Awards at bcen.org/awards.

About BCEN
Throughout 2020, the independent, not-for-profit Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is celebrating 40 years of robust certification programs fostering empowered nurses across the emergency spectrum who contribute noticeably to patient care, safety and outcomes. Over 55,000 BCEN board certifications are currently held by registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, pediatric emergency and trauma nursing. BCEN offers the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certifications. The CEN, CFRN, CPEN, and TCRN certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). Learn more at bcen.org. Follow BCEN on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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CINCINNATI (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions announced its monthly Virtual User Conference (VUCON) April 2020 session to share the in-depth knowledge on Primary Care First (PCF) - New Alternative Payment Model / Customization of eCQM measures.

Virtual User Conferences (VUCONs) by iPatientCare are the information dissemination sessions conducted each month to keep their users engaged and up-to-date with current industry subjects and new improvements inside iPatientCare framework. With steadily changing healthcare industries standards and policies and with new upcoming trends, VUCON 2020 sessions are arranged with a perspective to give a complete standpoint and perspective of such patterns including deployment of new products and software versions with its demonstration; and numerous valuable additional items.

The upcoming Virtual User Conference (VUCON) will commence on April 16, 2020; Thursday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST and will highlight in detail:

1. Participation Eligibility and Application
2. Data requirements
3. Model goals
4. Customization of eCQM measures
5. Timelines for the New Alternative Payment Model

Click here to Register Now for this featured session!

About iPatientCare

iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing atThe awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

The iPatientCare EHR - version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://ipatientcare.com/ for more information.



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WELDON SPRING, MO. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020

Teaching faculty across the globe are scrambling to move their on-campus courses to a remote-learning format. Many teachers are ill-equipped to navigate the logistics of such an emergency transition to distance teaching methods. In a new book, veteran teaching mentor Kevin Patton provides a quick and dirty survival guide to get things started—and keep things going. It's called "Pandemic Teaching: A Survival Guide for College Faculty."

Having had the experience of moving from on-campus to online teaching, Patton distills his failures and triumphs into a quick guide to what's important and what's not as instructors make their transition in this crazy time of pandemic teaching.

"Most teachers think the best move is to replicate the on-campus course experience as closely as possible," says Patton, "but I think that's a big mistake." He says, "I've done that, and it doesn't work very well because the online learning experience is very different than what students experience in an on-campus class."

Patton instead recommends, "cutting content to the bone" by pruning away all non-essential details and reducing the number of learning activities and tests—which should be open-book tests with flexible timing." He further recommends, "using recorded lectures and web meetings sparingly, instead covering only the core ideas—and only in small chunks of no more than 18 minutes each."

Advocating "a more student-centered approach in remote learning than we typically see in on-campus classes," Patton emphasizes that it is "through supportive connections with faculty that students become free to learn on their own terms, developing self-learning skills that enable success going forward into their professions." A key take-away, according to Patton, is to "be present to students and to be overtly empathetic."

The first section of the book provides a list of quick tips, strategies, and helpful mindsets—all based on Patton's real-life practical experience and on evidence-based pedagogy. The second part of the book expands on some of those quick tips to give further advice for implementing them.

"Pandemic Teaching" is the first of a series called "Lion Tamers Guide to Teaching" based on Patton's blog of the same name. Patton says in his blog, "all I really need to know about teaching I learned as a lion tamer." That's because, he says, his "early experience as an apprentice lion tamer taught me not only the core principles of learning science—it taught me how to gain the trust of students and form the kind of empathetic and compassionate bond that promotes learning."

Patton is an award-winning professor, textbook author, and education leader. He produces several blogs and a podcast on teaching and learning.

Written in an informal, conversational style, Patton's book gives useful advice and empathetic support as college faculty survive their own experience of pandemic teaching. Patton sees this book as a service to the college teaching community to help his colleagues all over the globe benefit from his decades of teaching and mentoring. For that reason, he's offering it as an e-book that can be downloaded at no cost in most channels.



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PAVILION, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Craigs Creamery, a dairy cooperative and essential food manufacturer composed of eight family-run farms in Upstate NY, is helping to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The co-op has donated cases of its locally-made, award-winning cheeses to area school districts and other organizations in need due to the public healthcare crisis.

"We live, farm, and raise our families in upstate NY. Our co-op members are dedicated to supporting our friends and neighbors," said Jennifer Noble, Noblehurst Farms, Craigs Creamery co-op member. "We are happy to help and will continue to find ways to creatively give back, especially during this heightened time of need."

Craigs Creamery has donated cases of its cheddar cheese snack bars to the Pavilion and York Central School Districts to be included in packaged lunches, which continue to be delivered to students. In addition to product donations, the co-op is lending its refrigerated trailer to the Pavilion Central School District to refrigerate school lunches in support of its no-contact delivery program.

Craigs Creamery has also made significant donations to the Avon Food Pantry. Over the Easter weekend, in conjunction with Partyman Catering, they created cheese and cracker snack packs and donated them to local hospital workers.

Craigs Creamery, based in Pavilion, NY, is a joint venture of eight family-run farms and Dairy Farmers of America, a leading farmer-owned milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor. For more information, visit craigscreamery.com.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Matrix Sciences, a market leader in the food safety industry, has announced it's COVID-19 Food Industry Resource Page in order to provide clarity and important information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its huge effect on the food industry.

"These are challenging times, even in the food industry," states Robert Wiebe, Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Sciences. "Even companies that are seeing an increase demand on their products, the Food Safety and Quality areas are challenged now more than ever and we wanted to help provide clarity for food companies and a means to provide answers."

The site includes a forum for a weekly Q&A call where companies can submit their questions anonymously and listen in to hear the answers and discussion behind them.

"We're seeing companies having to really juggle employee health and safety above everything else, while still keeping food safety and quality as a priority. No question, this is stretching resources even further, but just like a hospital dedicates its energy in keeping people healthy, we focus on keeping people safe. We're all in this together." further explains Wiebe.

The COVID-19 Food Industry Resource page can be found at https://www.matrixsciences.com/covid-19/ and was done in collaboration with Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Tracegains.

In addition to providing critical food safety analyses and advice to food companies, Matrix Sciences has recently introduced virtual assessments and training as an option for companies that still need to get done even during the pandemic.

About Matrix Sciences:
Matrix Sciences International has been founded and built to address the needs of the food and beverage industries. Through operations in Chicago, Columbus, Green Bay, Portland (OR), Toronto and Los Angeles and a reach that extends beyond those cities, Matrix has brought true industry leaders together to provide support for product development and launch, process verification, production, as well as troubleshooting and crisis management. Matrix's core laboratory operations provide microbiology, food chemistry and pesticide residue analysis. In combination, these capabilities give Matrix the ability to deliver the accurate, timely and insightful information that customers need to bring safe, quality food to market.



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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Ortus Solutions, Corp announced the release of its Lucee AMI after several months of work. Ortus long saw the need to bring Lucee servers to the Amazon Web Services cloud. Now, users will have a site up and running in minutes without going through the configuration hassle.

"At Ortus, we have a firm vision of modernizing and innovating in all areas of our industry. One of the areas of focus for 2020 and beyond is to make the developer and devops experience much better, smoother and secure. With this initiative, we have started to focus on helping companies and developers deploy and manage ColdFusion (CFML) servers with ease," said Luis Majano, CEO of Ortus Solutions.

A book and an educational video have also been released to guide users through installing an EC2 instance from an Ortus AMI with Ubuntu, Tomcat 8, an Nginx load-balanced Lucee application server from the AWS marketplace. Every instance will be $.30 cents an hour.

As to what's next, Majano stated: "This is our first step in this initiative, to offer pre-configured, and hardened cloud servers that can be used to deploy 1 or 1000 servers in no time. AWS is our first stepping ground, but we will tackle Azure, Google Cloud, and Digital Ocean in the coming months."

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Ortus Solutions is a minority-owned Christian business founded in 2006 with the vision of empowering developers with great open source tools and empowering clients with scalable and robust applications. It has a proven track record of successful web application development from small scale to mission critical applications, software architecture, website design, training and support services.



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WEYBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Being a company with a strong focus on digital transformation, MaxBill announces the issue of MaxValue, a new research-driven whitepaper, that based on the company's extensive two-decade-long experience describes the revolutionary approach to billing project implementation and the steps to take the full advantage from the system. The document allows telco, utility and gaming companies to utilize the benefits of their billing and CRM solutions at every stage of the deployment.

At the core of the MaxValue approach, as evident from its name, lies the belief that a billing solution should bring value, not just features. It goes far beyond simply issuing invoices. Today, service providers have elaborate business models that may involve multiple partnerships and B2B2C value chains. A modern billing solution must be able to support such complex revenue flows. Based on the deep expertise across multiple business verticals and developed according to the industry best practices, the MaxValue methodology can benefit any business strategy for virtually any given company.

Moreover, being a holistic framework in setting up and running any project, MaxValue allows clients a high level of independence and self-sufficiency. Its philosophy preaches that the implementation of a billing solution should not be the final objective, but rather serve as a way to continuously deal with any business challenges that a company encounters. Therefore, MaxBill doesn't focus on the installation of the system per se but rather makes sure that the business solution brings the results needed to achieve a specific goal in a defined time frame.
 
The MaxValue approach really works wonders as proven by multiple business cases. From DELTA Fiber Netherlands, the major multi-play telco company, to First Utility (now a part of Shell Energy,) the UK's largest energy supplier, a multitude of corporations across three different industries have benefitted from their partnership with MaxBill. The whitepaper shares their stories of how the abandonment of the outdated traditional billing approach and walking the new path with MaxBill have brought greater success to companies, helping them tackle their business challenges and becoming more than just another billing software.

To explore how you can maximize the benefits for your business, download the full report and visit MaxBill's official website to learn more about the solution.



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WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic through increasing Indiana's testing capacity for the virus thanks to a partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana hospitals.

The Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) – located in Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine – is working with Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health to start conducting COVID-19 tests for human patients. Testing began after the lab received Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certification to conduct human diagnostic testing, with Parkview agreeing to provide clinical oversight.

Testing will be expanded in collaboration with other hospitals, with all samples sent directly from partner hospitals to the ADDL. To avoid a testing backlog, hospitals interested in working with the ADDL are required to complete the "Partnership Inquiry" form.

The goal is to turn around results the same day that samples are received in the lab.

The lab was certified in a matter of days after Purdue leaders suggested using the ADDL to conduct tests and address the state's limited testing capacity and need for resources. State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, said in a recent daily briefing with Gov. Eric Holcomb that resources are still limited for COVID-19 testing in Indiana as the number of cases continues to rise.

"The College of Veterinary Medicine has a long history of providing services to protect animal and human health," said Willie Reed, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. "Providing COVID-19 testing is yet another way to support the citizens of Indiana during this unprecedented public health crisis. The project was shepherded by David Broecker of the Purdue Research Foundation and involves several partners including the foundation, the Indiana State Department of Health, Parkview Hospital, the Purdue community."

Broecker is the chief innovation and collaboration officer for the Purdue Research Foundation.

Dr. Kenitra Hendrix, director of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, says the ADDL had a unique opportunity to assist with COVID-19 testing in Indiana because of the lab's expertise in providing infectious disease testing and immunity surveillance for animals across the state.

"The ADDL is uniquely positioned to contribute skills and expertise in the detection of pathogens to the fight against COVID-19, while maintaining our diagnostic support of animal health and the safety of the food supply," Hendrix said.

Hendrix says the samples are being tested using a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing method that the ADDL uses regularly for animal specimens. The ADDL team, working with state health authorities, adjusted its intake and sample processing procedures to gain the necessary certification to use the PCR testing capability on human specimens.

"Our team has worked diligently to prepare to perform this testing," Hendrix said. "It is rewarding to be able to take on this role in support of the citizens of our state."

The project is a cross-disciplinary, collaborative effort with the Indiana State Department of Health, the Purdue Research Foundation and the Purdue community.

"Indiana continues to increase our capabilities and preparedness for rapidly testing patients to support our front-line health care workers," Box said. "We are grateful to Purdue and the ADDL for helping to make testing more available for Hoosiers who are helping others during this pandemic."

Parkview Health provided clinical expertise on obtaining a CLIA license and setting up the lab for human testing.

"It still takes several days to get results that are sent out to central labs across the country," said Dr. Michael J. Mirro, chief academic research officer at Parkview Health. "Even the new tests are limited by supply constraints. What Purdue has done is fantastic and shows the ingenuity associated with creative problem solving. Paired with the significant amount of time invested by the Parkview lab team, we believe this will have a positive impact on the state's testing capacity."

The ADDL is a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) facility accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). BSL-2 laboratories are used to study moderate-risk infectious agents or toxins.

Hendrix says that additional partnerships with other hospitals across the state are possible. More information and a form for potential partners are available at https://purdue.vet/covid19testing.

To make a contribution in support of Purdue's COVID-19 testing facility and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, visit here and see CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) TESTING LAB.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today's toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 6 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.

About the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to advance global animal and human health and well-being through excellence in learning, discovery and engagement while serving as a major referral center for the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Faculty research both animal and human health, with an emphasis on animal welfare science and the human-animal bond; infectious diseases and immunology; cancer; neuroscience; and musculoskeletal biology and orthopedics. The college also is one of only a few nationally that educate all members of the veterinary team, offering the doctor of veterinary medicine degree as well as bachelor's and associates degrees in veterinary nursing, post-graduate internships and residencies for veterinarians seeking specialty training, and graduate degrees in the departments of Basic Medical Sciences, Comparative Pathobiology, and Veterinary Clinical Sciences. For more information visit http://www.vet.purdue.edu.

Writer: Abbey Nickel, nickela@purdue.edu, 740-326-0481

Media contacts: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu, Abbey Nickel, nickela@purdue.edu

Note to Journalists: A Google drive folder with broadcast-quality b-roll and photos of the Indiana Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory is available at https://purdue.university/3abGFnF



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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

During this time of uncertainty, T1 Payments Las Vegas, a leader in high-risk merchant processing, is donating to Project150 to support disadvantaged high school students.

Since 2011, Project150 has helped high school students and their families in the Southern Nevada area. Project150 offers support and services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students so they can focus on graduating and building successful futures.

Project150 offers Food Distribution, Scholarship, Student Education and Empowerment Center, and other supporting programs for high school students in the Las Vegas community.

T1 Payments' contribution will help support disadvantaged high school students and their families by providing them with fresh and non-perishable food and hygiene products.

"We're always happy to help the Las Vegas community during times of distress," said Don Kasdon, T1 Payments Las Vegas team member. "By joining together we hope to make a difference in helping high school students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Since April 1st, Project150 has served over 743 high school students, distributed 1,478 family meal bags, and provided 5,912 meals. T1 Payments is proud to support the Las Vegas Project150 community.

For more information about how to donate to help serve the Project150 community, visit the Las Vegas Project150 website.

More about T1 Payments:
T1 Payments is a high-risk merchant processing company that is flexible, transparent, and scalable. T1 Payments' secure gateway and integrated shopping cart solutions are compliant with all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

In addition to high-risk merchant processing services, T1 Payments stays involved in the community through its ongoing donations and sponsorships. To learn more about the nonprofits T1 Payments supports, visit T1 Payments Community Involvement page on their website.

For more information, please visit the T1 Payments website or call 1-866-518-2216.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Magaya Corporation, the leading provider of end-to-end logistics and supply chain automation software, today announced that it has enhanced its library of free online learning resources for clients amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Supply chain businesses are facing an unforeseen need to scale their operations and make use of new features to meet rapidly-evolving needs. Additionally, the demand for distance learning as a whole is increasing as companies move their teams to a remote workforce. In response to the growing need for online educational resources to get acquainted with additional software features and capabilities, Magaya has moved quickly to add new topics to its already extensive offering in self-paced video e-courses.

According to the Institute for Supply Management, more than 80 percent of companies believe that their organization will experience supply chain impact because of COVID-19 disruptions. A capacity for businesses to adapt and evolve quickly is essential as we move through these challenging and unpredictable times.

Like so many businesses, Magaya has also moved to a remote workforce while continuing to collaborate internally and fully support its customers. The company's existing cloud infrastructure and collaboration tools made it possible for a rapid shift while continuing to maintain regular support channels and hours for customers. There has been no disruption in service to Magaya customers and the company has maintained its full workforce during this time of crisis.

"Supply chain professionals have become everyday heroes as part of the pandemic response, fulfilling a critical need in society, moving essential goods like personal protective equipment, medicine, and medical supplies to where they are most in demand. At Magaya, we are so proud to play a role in supporting our customers to make the adjustments needed to adapt their businesses in the face of unprecedented supply chain pressures," said Nomar Ramis, Chief Customer Officer at Magaya Corporation. "Our feature-rich, highly-configurable and extensible platform, cloud services, and online education resources have put us in an excellent position to support our customers as they adapt to these uncertain times. From the first days of the crisis, the Magaya team rose to the challenge, helping some customers rapidly migrate their on-premises systems to the Cloud to ensure business continuity as their teams pivoted to a remote-only workforce."

"In the face of extraordinary economic uncertainty, we are still seeing strong demand for Magaya solutions and services. The reasons we continue to be successful now are also what drove our double-digit growth last quarter: our proven solutions, satisfied customers, and dedicated team," added Mark Buman, Chief Revenue Officer. "Our solution helps businesses automate and optimize their processes and grow the bottom line, equipping them to face the current situation and preparing them for the road ahead."

About Magaya
Magaya Corporation develops the leading platform in logistics and supply chain automation. Our Magaya Supply Chain solution, combined with our ecosystem of apps and extensions, is an end-to-end platform enabling logistics and supply chain businesses to streamline complex and redundant processes, optimize productivity, reduce costs, and grow revenue. At Magaya, we are passionately devoted to ensuring our customers' success through our innovative solutions and comprehensive array of related professional services. We take great pride in our people, experts in the field of logistics automation, who are always willing to go the extra mile for our customers. Visit magaya.com to learn more.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Jesse Means (a.k.a. Mr. Means) became a New York City (NYC), music teacher in September 2001, just before 9/11. Along with music pedagogy his focus has been on the wellbeing of his students' mental and social-emotional health. Orders under the current pandemic meant remote learning replaced face-to-face interactions. How would he continue to feed and encourage these young scholars?

Sometimes referred to as the modern-day Mr. Rogers, Mr. Means knew his style of teaching called for something unique. Going further than simply moving furniture to clear a space, he dismantled his NYC apartment to create an at-home, classroom studio like no other.

Mr. Means converted his small apartment into a green-screen filming and post- production studio and created Mr. Means Music, a virtual, music classroom for his young scholars on YouTube.

Each week Mr. Means produces and uploads a new, 10-20 minute video lesson to his channel. His students aren't the only ones accessing these lessons. Mr. Means Music videos have been viewed by children and families across the city, state, nation and as far as Italy and the U.K.

While the country rallies in support of one another, this educator is going above and beyond. Mr. Means is creating a music education resource with focus on his young viewers' social-emotional health, while still incorporating English Language Arts and Math components. Mr. Means personifies what makes NYC unique, our steadfastness and support in times of trouble.

Embracing the most precious of our community he encourages others to do the same. Mr. Means is a gem among gems of educators around the nation continuing to feed the minds and souls of our youngest citizens...our future leaders.



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DULUTH, GA. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic continues to create unprecedented challenges, impacting healthcare workers who are selflessly serving those in need. To show their appreciation of the frontline workers, Georgia United Credit Union launched a Hospital Heroes initiative to provide care packages to seven community hospital partners.

During the week of April 13, Georgia United delivered curbside care packages including supplies, meals and snacks to the hospital administration who oversee the frontline workers. Every care package delivery is tailored to the specific needs of the individual hospital.

With a $3,500 donation, Georgia United provided individually packaged snacks to support hospital caregivers at Henry Piedmont, Northside Cumming, Newton Medical, Morgan Medical Center in Madison and VA Medical Center in Dublin.

A donation of requested supplies, including eye cooling masks and compression socks, was made possible with a monetary donation to Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton.

A total of 107 meals were provided for the ER and ICU teams working third shift at Rockdale Piedmont in Conyers. In support of small businesses, meals were purchased from the Conyers Sandwich Shop and included wraps, chips and cookies.

"We want to recognize and thank the hospital caregivers who are working tirelessly to serve the community," said Georgia United Credit Union President and CEO, Debbie Smith. "We are proud to support the heroic efforts made by the frontline workers and hope this contribution provides some relief during these challenging times."

When asked how the Hospital Heroes initiative originated, Georgia United Chief Marketing Officer, Aaron Chestnut, stated, "COVID-19 has created problems never before seen. Yet despite the unknown, frontline hospital workers fearlessly help those who need it most. Their efforts are heroic and we want to extend our gratitude and let them know we have their back."

The Hospital Heroes initiative is made possible with funding by Georgia United Credit Union and their Foundation.

To learn more about Georgia United and the programs funded by their Foundation, visit gucu.org and gucufoundation.org. Follow the credit union on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn to see how Georgia United is supporting the courageous efforts made by Hospital Heroes and share with friends and family as well. Posts are tagged with #GUCUcares, #HealthcareHeroes and #AllinThisTogether.

About Georgia United Foundation
Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded and delivered through volunteerism by way of corporate contributions, team members and community efforts. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. For details on volunteering, participating or donating, visit gucufoundation.org.

About Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the state's largest credit unions with $1.4 billion in assets, 163,000 members and 19 branch locations. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. To learn more, visit gucu.org.



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NORTH AURORA, ILL. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

In 2017, the nonprofit Fig Factor Foundation presented its first Young Latina Day in Aurora as a way to celebrate the positive achievements of Hispanic girls and women. Several other Illinois cities joined in the following years making proclamations. This year's event grew to include Springfield, Cicero and 13 countries to present a successful global virtual outreach.

On April 11, Facebook visitors celebrated Young Latina Day around the world as they watched 50 speakers known as "inspiration agents" as well as the foundation's board members and graduates from the United States, Mexico, Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, Belgium, Colombia, Spain, Portugal and Canada. The event is one of many activities the foundation presents as it strengthens its mission to provide educational leadership platforms, mentorship and meaningful empowering activities to Latinas ages 12 to 25. So far, the foundation has 157 graduates.

The event attracted 24,491 people and garnered 12,500 FB views, 978 comments and 217 shares.

Hosting the event was Luz-Marie Caro, the foundation's vice president and Jacqueline S. Ruiz, the foundation's creator.

"This is our fourth and biggest consecutive year celebrating young Latinas," said Ruiz. "We were so blessed and overwhelmed with the positive responses from those who followed us for seven hours hearing wonderful advice and tips to empower the next generation of Latina leaders."

Foundation Board Member Leonor Gil appreciated the enthusiasm and wisdom the inspiration agents shared with their audience.

"History was made on April 11, 2020!" Gil said. "We set a precedence and left our footprint in 13 counties for Latinas around the world. I take pride in being a board member of an organization that is impacting Latinas globally!"

The event also encouraged visitors to donate to the foundation. People can still donate through this link.

The celebration would not be possible without the generous support of the following marketing partners: Hispana Emprendedoras, Today's Inspired Latina, Mexican Cultural Center-DuPage and Ollin Technology. The foundation also thanks the following sponsors: Northern Trust, Medhat Sbeih-State Farm Insurance, Ramos Tax & Services—Illinois, Marsal-Avila Law Group, Ponce-Reyna Agency/Farmers Insurance and ABConsultants, Inc.

"I want to thank everyone who took part in our magical celebration," Ruiz said. "It was a day full of inspiration, magic, and the positive elevation of young Latinas all over the world."

For more information about the Fig Factor Foundation, visit http://www.thefigfactor.org.

About Fig Factor Foundation:
The Fig Factor Foundation's mission is to become a powerful catalyst for Latinas aged 12 to 25 to pursue their dreams by providing educational leadership platforms, mentorship and powerful experiences through a context of sisterhood. It was founded in September 2014, after six months of hard work to assemble the team, the program, build infrastructure and raise initial funding. Their positive impact was immediately felt at smaller local events and provided the impetus to grow. The foundation's goal is to implement the program nationwide before expanding globally. Learn more about the foundation at http://www.thefigfactor.org.



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EAU CLAIRE, WIS. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Perigon (PerigonLive.com), a webcasting event platform from WIN Technology, announced today that it will deeply discount its groundbreaking service so nonprofits and education organizations can create essential digital pipelines to the communities they serve during the nation's coronavirus crisis.

As communities continue to retreat indoors and shutter businesses, nonprofits and education providers like schools and universities remain the most vulnerable to this crisis. The Perigon relief effort (GoPerigonLive.com) to community organizations means:

Cities and towns will be able to host town hall meetings for thousands of individuals with uninterrupted webcasts and live chats.

A community theater can premiere its latest production without losing much-needed box office revenue.

School districts can manage small meetings or countywide events for thousands to attend online.

Community organizations will be able to connect with clients, volunteers, employees and donors without having technology or financial ability as a hurdle.

Perigon's relief equates to a 90 percent discount on the regular monthly fee for the service, which turns traditional webcasting into interactive, engaging and branded experiences. The company waives all contracts and terms for use during this crisis.

"We recognize that nonprofits are extremely stressed in this environment, and it's in WIN Technology's culture to do the right thing and provide access to our products that can help," says Scott Hoffmann, CEO of WIN Technology. "Our wish is that every non-profit that requires the kind of connectivity our Perigon product offers is afforded the opportunity to use it to its full potential."

Perigon is designed to manage large-scale events as easily as small meetings and webinars. As a cloud-hosted platform, Perigon scales bandwidth up or down so participants don't experience delays and interruptions widely common on other streaming and webcasting platforms.

Nonprofits and education providers can sign up for Perigon's relief program at http://www.goperigonlive.com. Perigon's relief program will remain available until lockdowns on group events are lifted.

"Organizations need to maintain connectivity and engagement with their employees and the communities they serve. They're challenged to quickly adapt and utilize digital means of operation to ensure business continuity." says Doug Boone, director of Perigon sales. "Whether this pandemic lasts weeks or months, organizations will be adjusting their business model moving forward."

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About Perigon
Perigon is the first and only webcasting solution that combines multifaceted communication with data-driven audience segmentation, allowing you to separately engage with multiple target groups in one singular, powerful event. Perigon transforms traditional webcasting into interactive, branded experiences with lasting impact and value. Beneath the surface, it combines comprehensive existing data with cumulative real-time insight, enabling marketers and communicators to shape the right messages and interactions to the right people at the right time – before, during and after the event.

Built by WIN Technology, reflecting its ongoing commitment to innovation in communication, Perigon isn't just breaking the mold, it's casting a new one. Experiences that empower business and inspire possibilities. Visit PerigonLive.com

About WIN Technology
Founded in 1997, WIN Technology provides fiber networks and management, information security and enterprise information technology (IT) services. Additional information about WIN Technology is available at wintechnology.com. Perigon LLC offers the only webcasting solution that combines multifaceted communication and data-driven audience segmentation that can separately engage multiple target groups in one singular, powerful event. For more information, visit WINTechnology.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

This month, Oysters XO announced that they will begin offering virtual oyster shucking classes and the sale of fresh oysters on their website. While COVID-19 has limited the company's in-person services, these options will provide patrons with the opportunity to learn to shuck oysters and enjoy them in the safety and comfort of their homes.

Known for their distinctive Oyster Girls and Guys, Oysters XO typically offers oyster shucking at luxury events, as well as Oysters XO Academy classes. They will be featuring virtual versions of their academy classes featuring instruction led by two Oyster Girls, who teach participants how to shuck oysters and pair the delicacies with wine. By making these classes available online, attendees can experience the excitement of learning how to shuck their own oysters from the comfort of their own homes or apartments. Plus, oyster shucking is the best party trick for the summer, so attendees can learn it now to impress their guests.

With the public yearning to help local farms, restaurants and shops during this time, Oysters XO provides an avenue for doing just that not only by teaching America how to shuck oysters but also by selling oysters straight from the farms.

Oysters XO will also be selling a starter kit that makes for a perfect gifting opportunity for friends and family. It includes 36 local oysters, 2 Oyster Shucking Knives (to learn this new skill together with a friend!), one Dutch Towel, an Oyster Bag and a Virtual Oyster Class Tutorial for just $85. This is a special offer to support the oyster farms and to give America a new skill to start enjoying farm to doorstep healthy food.

"So many celebrations have been postponed due to this pandemic," said Rifko Meier, Founder and CEO of Oysters XO, "but we want to foster the concepts of socialization and the enjoyment of the finer things in life through these virtual offerings."

The Oysters XO oyster shuck class syllabus features an introduction, demonstration of process and skills by Oyster Girls and guided practice time. Classes include wine recommendations, so while even in a time of social-distancing, attendees can have their own VIP experience by sharing some recommended libations on a stay-at-home date night or birthday.

Interested parties are encouraged to visit the Oysters XO website at http://www.oystersxo.com for more information. Oysters XO may also be contacted by phone at 917-297-5929 or by mail at 312 11th Ave 22D, New York, NY 10001.

America's original mobile oyster catering company, Oysters XO provides guests at events of all types with a singular culinary experience. Featuring Oyster Girls and Guys who offer freshly shucked oysters from the buckets around their waist, the company gives hosts the opportunity to add an unexpected element to any celebration. Oysters XO also offers oyster shucking classes and branded gear.



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FARMER'S BRANCH, TEXAS (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Kalkomey Enterprises is offering an entirely online New York Hunter Education certification course through Hunter-ed from April 15 until June 30. For the first time, New York is waiving the in-person component required for students to earn their hunter education certificate.

New York state's traditional certification process includes online coursework followed by an in-person component. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the state has canceled all in-person hunter education classes. To ensure that hunters do not miss the opportunity to participate in the May 1-May 31 turkey hunting season, the state of New York has made the certification process fully online for a limited time.

Kalkomey is a longtime partner of the State of New York, offering the online component of the traditional course. Our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation approved course offers live-action, high definition videos, comprehensive instruction, and is designed to work on any device. We are proud to provide the state of New York the ability to certify their students during this challenging time.

This limited-time, fully online certification consists of an online course, a virtual field day, and a final exam. Upon satisfactory completion of the final exam, students will earn their hunter education certificate and be able to purchase their hunting license through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

Afficient Academy Inc., an ed-tech startup in Silicon Valley, California, announced that all its learning centers have transitioned online to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

In mid-March, a 'shelter-in-place' order came into effect in Santa Clara County, where a majority of Afficient Academy's physical learning centers are located. "We promptly decided to offer online support to our learning center students during this complete lockdown period, converting our physical learning centers to virtual learning centers," said Dr. Jiayuan Fang, Afficient Academy's founder & CEO. Since then, corporate learning centers have been conducting virtual classes during their regular open hours using Zoom online conferencing tool. Instructors are available online during the class period to assist students and are also offering support through email and phone call. All Afficient Academy's franchise learning centers are also now offering online support. Since over half of Afficient Academy's students were remote learners supported by online teachers before COVID-19 shutdowns, there is no change for our remote students.

What makes Afficient Academy especially effective during this complete lockdown period?

1.    Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Curriculum:
Unlike many after-school learning programs, Afficient Academy's math & English programs are based on US Common Core standards, making them directly relevant to what students learn at school. During the shutdown period, student can use Afficient Academy's programs to keep up with school material and do well in their classes.
2.    Leveraging AI-Based Technology for Excellent Results:
Afficient Academy's AI-based program identifies skill gaps, ensures that all skills are mastered, and leads students to complete each grade with an A or A+. Rather than impeding students' learning, this closure period offers an opportunity for students to use Afficient Academy's programs to work on gaps in their skills.
3.    Remote Online Support by Instructors:
Parents are busier than ever during this stressful period, balancing working from home and managing the house. Afficient Academy's programs automatically give students weekly assignments at the beginning of each week that are individually tailored to students' unique learning situations. Students can conveniently review learned material and learn new content. After a student signs up for our online program, a designated online teacher is assigned to the student. The online teacher continuously monitors the student's progress and provides supervision and support.
4.    Regular Parent/Teacher/Student Communication:
Teachers communicate regularly with parents and fully inform them of students' progress. Parents also receive updates and have their questions answered via email, phone calls, online conference tools, WeChat, etc. Finally, Afficient Academy's iOS and Android App helps parents stay updated about their kid's progress real-time.
Students have already missed school for nearly a month, and they most likely will not be able to return for the remainder of this academic year. "At Afficient Academy, we are sincerely committed to ensuring that our students are on the path to achieving excellent results," says Dr. Fang, "We are glad to see that, during this stressful period, our students are able to stay on course, build a strong foundation, learn the necessary skills, and get prepared for the next academic year."

About Afficient Academy
Afficient Academy, Inc. was founded in 2014 in Silicon Valley, California. The patented "Afficient Methodology" significantly improves learning experiences and effectiveness. With its state-of-the-art approach to building a solid academic foundation, Afficient Academy's intelligent personalized programs ensure students achieve efficient, outstanding results.

To learn more about Afficient Academy visit: http://www.afficienta.com

For more information about available franchise opportunities, please email: franchise@afficienta.com

Afficient Academy, Inc. 1054 S. De Anza Blvd. Ste 201, San Jose, CA 95129



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MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) APRIL 17, 2020

As a leading supplier of quality goods and services, H2I Tech Ed Division and Paton Group are excited to team up with Stratasys and St. Cloud State University to design and develop a creative approach for personal protective equipment.

As the global impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to unfold, demands for protective equipment continues to rise. Katie Powell, office coordinator from Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice in Elk River, MN found herself at crossroads when their PPE kits started to decrease and any new orders she tried to place were back-ordered until June 2020. At Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice, 100 nurses help and take care of elders in-home and in the facility. To provide these nurses with the PPE they need, Katie quickly looked for alternate options by reaching out to Stratasys.

St. Cloud State University quickly jumped on board with the opportunity to serve the local communities and assist healthcare providers. They fired up their Stratasys F250 printers and got to work printing frames for the face shields and laser cut the plastic shields. They were able to mass produce the 100 needed in just one day. It takes one machine 21 hours to print 20 of the headgear/frames and 15 minutes to cut several of the face shields on a ULS laser system. There are also adjustments that need to be made to accommodate different sizes. With some troubleshooting and tweaks, a solution was tailored to meet those challenges. SCSU is able to produce 500-700 masks per week.

By using the same frame and shield from SCSU, they created a unified system to build and cut. Together, they are working to build and cut as many face shields as possible. SCSU currently has about 15 systems running and can produce about 500-700 per week. These alternate face shields are compact and can easily be packaged and transferred to where they are needed. The headgear uses a spring tension that was originally designed by a young man in Sweden method which allows them to use the ABS plastic to connect in the back versus a rubber band which typically has latex. These face shields are easy to assemble and in less than seconds, you will have ready-to-use protective equipment. The PPE equipment is very simple by design. The headband can easily be sterilized for multiple use and the plastic transparency face shield can be easily be swapped out after several uses. It is relatively cheap and quick to make and also easily sanitized.

H2I Group traveled to St. Cloud to pick up and deliver the first batch to the Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice. Tech Ed Divisional Manager, Nate Thiesfeld says, "Our hope is to help distribute to local hospitals, healthcare facilities, essential businesses that currently don't have anything or are in need of them. This is a huge effort and I would like to thank our team at H2I Group, Paton Group, and St. Cloud State University. Also to Stratasys, Jesse Roitenberg, for discounted prices and donated materials." Jesse says, "Stratasys is happy to help out such a great cause."

H2I collaborates with clients, designers, and builders to provide total facility solutions. Total facility solutions means combining advanced design, innovative products, connected systems, and field services to meet clients' specific requirements and vision. The H2I clientele includes contractors, architects, healthcare facilities, schools, colleges, and universities. H2I Group provides design, sales, and service of: laboratory solutions and equipment, athletic flooring, prefabricated interior construction systems, and technical education equipment and curriculum.



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DIAMOND BAR, CALIF. (PRWEB) APRIL 18, 2020

Last week, Boost Mobile Store Owners across the country came together to discuss the global pandemic and how they can alleviate its impact on education for local children. Boost Mobile offers prepaid phones and data plans. Their customers are typically located in low income areas and the latest school closures are making it difficult for their children to finish out the school year.

The digital divide is not new. In fact, it is estimated that up to one quarter of children in major metropolitan cities lack computers or access to internet. Independent Boost Mobile Retailers felt an immediate need to bridge that gap and help local families who are struggling amid this crisis. Thus, Operation Bridge the Digital Divide was born.

They reached out to their distribution partner VHA Prepaid Wireless, a Master Agent for Boost Mobile, to provide mobile tablets, while their stores provide data services for local children in need. This week, hundreds of new 8-inch Asus ZenPad 8.0 Tablets (or equivalent) will arrive at participating Boost Mobile stores nationwide.

Each qualified student will receive a Tablet and/or 2 months of data service on the Boost Mobile network for a reduced cost from a participating neighborhood store. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in grades K-12 and have a student ID or recent report card showing they attend school in the local community.

A list of participating stores can be found at: https://boostmobilelocal.com/BridgeTheDivide/
This offer is scheduled to run through April 30th or until supplies run out. Eligible families are asked to call their local store for availability and hours.

The Boost Mobile Retailers and VHA have a common goal in mind: to put technology into the hands of local children and provide those children with a better future.



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OWINGS MILLS, MD. AND MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 18, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT
Ian Chisholm
Director of Kung Fu
410-852-0324 ichisholm@uskuoshu.com

Martial Arts Goes Online: U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Launches Virtual USKSA, an Online Martial Arts and Leadership Training Platform for Kids and Families

OWINGS MILLS, MD: Hundreds of kids and families have signed up for Virtual USKSA, an online, interactive martial arts program that allows students to train from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. The program is free of charge to current students, and U.S. Kuo Shu Academy (USKSA) is offering two free weeks of online lessons to new students.

"During these unprecedented times, we are doing our best to help kids, parents, and families keep some form of normalcy by helping them stay active, engaged, and entertained," says 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, Head Instructor of USKSA.

Parents are on board. "When the world got flipped upside-down, US Kuo Shu stepped up! Virtual classes have been great for keeping my daughter and I motivated, energized, and on track. Thank you for helping keep the community safe!" says Mr. Justin Weeber of Owings Mills, following an online class.

The USKSA platform includes video tutorials of kung fu forms and technique combos, live virtual sash-rank classes, fitness challenges, leadership lessons, and homework. There are also "Mat Chats" on teamwork and keeping up a positive attitude at home. Students also participate in Reading with an Instructor, which includes related quizzes for kids.

"Our goal is to make a positive impact for our students," says Huang. "The platform is designed to mirror our comprehensive curriculum that focuses not just on physical fitness, but the mental and emotional aspects as well."

Students are on board. Ms. Shelly Henriquez-Neill gave praise for the recent conversion to interactive training. "The best thing about doing online classes is that we are able to practice social distancing without being socially distant. USKSA is not just a great martial arts school, it's a great community of genuinely caring people. Being able to find an instantly effective way to preserve that community and keep us all connected while training and maintaining our practice has been awesome!"

"We want to focus on the solution and make lemonade out of lemons," says Huang. "This is about supporting our community."

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy has been teaching Chinese martial arts since 1973. 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, a Maryland native, has been supporting the school since he was a kid. The schools, located in Marriottsville and Owings Mills, teach self-defense and a curriculum based on the Tien Shan Pai system first taught to Michael Huang by his father Grandmaster Huang, Chien Liang, "Maker of Champions, Builder of Character." Learn more at freevirtualmartialarts.com.



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WRENTHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

TeacherLists, the free digital, mobile-friendly supply list platform, expands its EdTech partnerships to include Vanco, a leading school storefront platform, a move that will provide exceptional e-commerce convenience (and additional safety) to busy families at back-to-school time.

Vanco's RevTrak enables schools and districts across the country to accept payments for all kinds of student fees online, making it simple and convenient to make donations, pay technology fees, update cafeteria balances and more.

By partnering with TeacherLists, Vanco expands this convenience by now providing millions of families with the ability to shop their child's exact school supply list via prefilled shopping carts at leading retailers that are part of the TeacherLists back-to-school eCommerce platform: Target, Walmart, Amazon, Staples, Office Depot, and more.

"Many of our clients already use TeacherLists to offer easier online options for families," says Loren Brockhouse, Vanco CRO. "It made complete sense for us to partner with TeacherLists and embed the process in our RevTrak Web Stores, making a single location for families to go for their school supplies and fees."

Charles Field, CEO of TeacherLists, adds that giving teachers the option to post and distribute lists from home during a time when schools are closed nationwide not only offers convenience—it adds to their peace of mind.

"It's another way teachers can rest assured that kids will come back to school next year with the supplies they need to succeed. And with e-commerce becoming second nature for many families, giving parents the option to purchase school supplies online is important," Field says.

Vanco joins a growing list of TeacherLists EdTech partners including Rediker, SchoolInfoApp, Gabbart and more that are providing schools and families the power of TeacherLists' one-click, retail-connected school supply lists within their school-facing apps and solutions. The innovative, integrated solution will be available to thousands of schools and millions of families via Vanco in summer 2020.

About Vanco
Vanco supports K-12 schools and community education organizations by providing convenient, online solutions including cashless campus software, Web Stores, program management tools, and meal payment solutions. To see how your school can simplify online payments, give us a call at 800.323.5953 or request a demo online at https://www.revtrak.com/request-a-demo/.

About TeacherLists and School Family Media LLC
TeacherLists is the single national source of verified school supply lists. We make it easier for school administrators and teachers to enter, update, and share supply lists. Busy parents save time and love the convenience of easily finding and shopping their child's classroom-specific lists as requested by the teacher.

As the back-to-school company, for 20-plus years School Family Media LLC has helped schools and families kick off back-to-school and have a successful year.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 19, 2020

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2020 Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellows in American Art. This year, eight doctoral candidates have been recognized for their promising research in object- and image-based American art history. The program is made possible by the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation.

"As we continue to make our way through the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is heartening to share the happy announcement of our 2020 Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellows in American Art," said Joy Connolly, President of ACLS. "This diverse group of young scholars at work, investigating some of the most distinctive aspects of our cultural heritage, gives us hope for the future."

Each fellow will receive $40,000 to support one year of research and writing, as well as fellowship-related travel during the 2020-21 academic year. The 2020 fellowship recipients are:

Anne Strachan Cross, University of Delaware, "Features of Cruelty Which Could Not Well be Described by the Pen": The Media of Atrocity in Harper's Weekly, 1862-1866

Caroline M. Culp, Stanford University, The Memory of Copley: Afterlives of the American Portrait, 1765-1925

Miriam Grotte-Jacobs, Johns Hopkins University, Capital Art: Rethinking the Washington Color School

Laurel Vera McLaughlin, Bryn Mawr College, (Un)Bound: Towards a Contemporary Migratory Aesthetics of Performance in the United States by Womxn-Identifying Practitioners, 1970-2016

Dina Murokh, University of Southern California, "A Sort of Picture Gallery": The Visual Culture of Antebellum America

Mallory Nanny, Florida State University, Framing Absence: Photographic Narratives of the Vietnam War, Ellen Holtzman Fellow

Molly Superfine, Columbia University, Radical Touch: Performative Sculpture and Assemblage in the 1970s

Isabel Frampton Wade, University of Southern California, Glossy Buildings, Planned Images: Architectural Photography across Contested Spaces in Los Angeles, 1940-1980

Learn more about the fellows and their projects here.

Since 1992, this prestigious program has supported hundreds of historians of American art in researching and writing PhD dissertations with great potential to advance scholarship on the history of the visual arts of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. The 2020 fellows join more than 300 previous recipients who have emerged as some of the nation's most distinguished museum curators, professors, and thought leaders.

Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 75 scholarly organizations. As the preeminent representative of American scholarship in the humanities and related social sciences, ACLS holds a core belief that knowledge is a public good. As such, ACLS strives to promote the circulation of humanistic knowledge throughout society. In addition to stewarding and representing its member organizations, ACLS employs its $140 million endowment and $35 million annual operating budget to support scholarship in the humanities and social sciences and to advocate for the centrality of the humanities in the modern world.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

Today, Ingersoll Lockwood, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Cyber Defense Media Group, which it will fold into its portfolio in the coming months.

"Nothing in how CDMG operates will change with the exception of continued growth and additional focus on American Exceptionalism while we help spin out additional platforms for the Global commercial and international sectors in the coming months," said James Gorman, Vice Chairman of Ingersoll Lockwood.

"This is an incredible time for us and I'm especially excited to be able to help other divisions of Ingersoll Lockwood as they solve complex problems in different market sectors including cybersecurity, health care, critical infrastructure, big data, a.i. and space. This also gives me a chance to help cross pollinate activities and investments that we're doing in Stony Lonesome Group, where we focus exclusively on investing in US Military Veteran run startups," said Gary S. Miliefsky, Chairman & CEO of Cyber Defense Media Group and Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.

NORTH CANTON, OHIO (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

Marcom Content by Ashley, LLC (MCA) is expanding its offerings to better service its clients. MCA started providing digital marketing, copywriting, communications and marketing strategy services. Since then, it has expanded by offering learning solutions that include e-learning development, instructional design services and curriculum development for corporations to improve employee and contractor performance.

Ashley Schweigert is the owner of MCA. She works to provide a custom solution to clients who are looking to expand their marketing efforts or get their businesses online. Schweigert's business is a network of freelancers, consultants and agencies.

Xcelerated Performance Group provides interactive educational and marketing solutions to deliver custom e-learning to clients. The company also develops mobile applications with advanced instructional design technology.

The collaboration between these two companies helps clients to deliver a consistent message to customers and employees. MCA works to provide clear messaging to guide users down the modern-day marketing funnel. By providing e-learning, they can do that through other engaging channels.

"Working with Xcelerated Performance Group is exactly what MCA's clients need during this time," Schweigert said. "I have been speaking with clients who are looking for creative solutions to getting online, and that's exactly what MCA is all about."

For more information on MCA's e-learning solutions, visit https://marcomcontentbyashley.com.

About Marcom Content by Ashley:
Marcom Content by Ashley, LLC (MCA) offers copywriting, communications, digital and strategy. Working in a variety of markets, MCA can work with many messages and target any audience. MCA revolutionizes traditional marketing by bringing it into the now by aligning it to the modern-day funnel. With a solid understanding of the marketing mix, MCA works with content to make it impactful and relatable, no matter where the audience is at in the buyer's journey. For more information, visit https://marcomcontentbyashley.com.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

The leading psychedelic medicine companies and an International Law firm present the Future of Psychedelics Summit 2020 — the premiere psychedelics virtual event — taking place on Saturday, May 2nd. The renowned psychedelic experts will join the virtual conference to shape the future of the industry for the next 25 years.

The Future of Psychedelics Summit features leading researchers, clinicians, executives, and influencers come together to discuss the future of psychedelics in an interactive virtual conference.

The conference gathers leading experts like:

Dr. George Greer; Medical Director, Heffter Research Institute,

Dr. Matthew Johnson; Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins,

Dr. Gideon Shapiro; ex-Novartis; Scientist at Bright Minds Biosciences,

Morgan McDonald; Psychedelics Lawer, DLA Piper,

Paul Bissonette; Retired NHL Player & Announcer, influencer,

Andrea Turnipseed, LCSW-S; Exec. Director, Roots Behavioral Health.

Panel discussions and keynotes will cover psychedelic regulation, science, issues facing psychedelic medicine, drug development, chemistry, the role of practitioners and clinicians, the role of psychedelics in professional sports.

"The mental health repercussions from COVID-19 will be felt far and wide, psychedelics offer a solution," said Ian McDonald, CEO, Bright Minds Biosciences. "This is a must-attend event for those in the industry or interested in this industry anywhere in the world. As scientific advancement gains steam, it is imperative to understand the impact these drugs can have on mental health," remarked Jeremy Princin, CEO, Shroom Street.

The event takes place Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 EDT. Registration is available at http://www.futureofpsychedelics.com.

Media kit is available at http://futureofpsychedelics.com.

Contact: team@futureofpsychedelics.com

About Shroom Street:
https://shroomstreet.co

Shroom Street is a leading digital publication dedicated to covering the emerging psychedelic medicine industry.

About The Psychedelics Analyst:
https://psychedelicsanalyst.com

The Psychedelics Analyst is a digital media company committed to providing the tools needed to evaluate potential investments within the psychedelic medicine industry.

About Bright Minds Biosciences:
https://brightmindsbio.com

Founded in 2017, Bright Minds is creating the next generation of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders. The company's team of scientists are veterans of drug development with decades of experience at institutions such as Novartis, Yale and the Mayo Clinic. Bright Minds subsidiary company PsilocybinLabs is developing the world's first natural psilocybin product to be available through prescription



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

Magical I Am Inc., developers of a game-based app to help dyslexic children correct their reading and writing problems, today announced a free, downloadable version for evaluation by parents, teachers and dyslexic children to be available to a limited number of participants.

Magical I Am uses three-dimensional imagery and an app-based game format that makes learning fun and easier for dyslexic children. As they make their way through the game, children will master abstract words and their meanings, progressing as they conquer each level of the game. The Magical I Am game has been successfully tested in demonstration sessions comprised of both dyslexic and non-dyslexic children.

"As we prepare to launch our initial version of Magical I Am this spring, we are offering a free version of the app to those in the dyslexic community who want to be the first to experience and comment on our edutainment tool for the reading challenged," said Magical I Am founder and CEO Bill Allen, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1963. Allen, a Georgia State University graduate, was a successful real estate agent who spent seven years as a facilitator for the Davis Dyslexia Correction program based in Burlingame, Calif. Prior to founding Magical I Am, Allen created and developed the "Learning to Read Program".

Magical I Am Game Director Sunil Thankamushy, said "People who have registered and signed up will be given access to get a free download of the app. Participants will be able to play as much as they want and we will contact them to get their opinions about their experience."

A longtime digital game industry veteran and UCLA film school graduate, Thankamushy, who has also worked for DreamWorks and Electronic Arts, said demonstration sessions last year validated the core concepts of the game – a point verified by the parents of participants.    

"My daughter enjoyed the game; it was a positive experience for her," said Sarah McAfee. "I think she was really engaged and into it." Joe Pellizzari's daughter had a similar experience. "She stayed engaged throughout the game," he said. I think she found it interesting and it held her attention."

"The content of the program was very good," said Rachel Galotti. "My daughter liked the fact that it was digital platform and that is what kids today respond to. It also had a rewards basis which helped to keep her interest in going from level to level. She had a lot of fun with the game."

"After 32 years of the frustration of my inability to read and write like everyone else, I was able to correct the reading and writing aspects of my dyslexia. I personally know the devastating effects it can have, especially on children," said Allen. "I am also aware that traditional programs are very expensive and often out of reach for most families. In the United States, less than one percent of the dyslexic population can afford the dyslexia correction methodologies available today."

Magical I Am focuses on the formative ages of kindergarten through the fifth grade. The app addresses the key challenges for the dyslexic or reading challenged child – the mastery of abstract words, punctuation marks and symbols. It will be extremely affordable for the 99 percent of the families who can't afford the expensive dyslexic programs being offered today.

In addition to Allen and Thankamushy, other key leaders of the company are veteran Atlanta entrepreneur, Eric Scharff, who serves as the company's chief operating officer. Marcia Hart, who co-developed the "Learning to Read Program" with Allen, serves as educational director of the company. Prominent Atlanta marketing industry professional, Scott Marticke, serves as the company's chief marketing officer. Respected mortgage executive from a multigenerational family of professional educators, Tyler Johnson, serves as senior vice president, business development.

For more information on Magical I Am, please visit https://www.magicaliam.com/

Magical I Am Inc., based in Marietta, Ga., is a gaming and educational software development company focusing on programs and tools to help dyslexic children correct their reading & writing problems. The company is developing Magical I Am, a mobile app game that provides the fun of adventure while negotiating learning challenges that teach children to read abstract words, punctuation marks and symbols.



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NORTH MUSKEGON, MICH. (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

Artist Robin Nidelcheff announced this week that she will host a Grand Opening of her newest studio store location, online at http://www.robinnidelcheffstudio.com. With new site opening, Robin has created new versions of her popular "Comfort Bird." The Comfort Bird is a popular item with Mrs. Nidelcheff's private collectors and corporate customers. A hand size piece shaped like a small bird is perfect to hold and stroke as your thoughts drift off to your favorite seashore, forest or open field location, listening to the songbirds and relaxing in the warming breeze of a spring day.

Mrs. Nidelcheff has a residence on Lake Michigan and has attended several West Michigan art shows over the last three summer seasons. With many spring shows canceled, Robin decided to add her studio inventory to her online site from the North Muskegon studio.

Robin Nidelcheff hopes to see you at art events and shows soon when it is safe. Until that time, enjoy shopping online and have a fine piece of art from Robin's studio shipped to your home and enjoy today. As you shop the Comfort Birds or many of the other studio pieces in the online store, don't forget to sign-up for the mailing list at the bottom of the page. You will get a promotion code and receive a 10% discount at check-out of the Northside Clay and Canvas online store.

About Robin Nidelcheff-

Robin Nidelcheff has been producing works of art for over twenty years in Hand Built and Wheel thrown Pottery.

Robin creates her pieces in her studios, in Eastern Pennsylvania and along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the new Robin Nidelcheff Studio, Northside Clay and Canvas.                                                

Her training in Southern California in the early 1990s exposed Robin to artistic forms of pottery from throughout the world. Some favorites vary from beach pit firing and Raku techniques to the hand built and wheel thrown methods that she favors today. Robin creates clay reflections of nature, to love and live with you in your home or office



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BIRMINGHAM, AL (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) is proud to announce its first inaugural award for the Women's Alliance Award for Leadership. Award recipients are higher education leaders in the student housing profession and beyond, who prioritize educating and engaging with other women leaders nationwide.

Its first annual award recipient is Tara Wilkinson, the Senior Vice President of Administration of COCM. Wilkinson, who has been on COCM's team since 2004, has held positions as the Vice President of Operations and New Business Specialist. Tara has experience with both small and large, private and public higher education institutions. Her time in residence life prepared her for her role in operations with experience in crisis management, policy development/implementation and team building. Tara is also engaged in a variety of community service and social justice efforts mostly focused on those living in poverty.

"Because of people like Tara seeing the light in people like me—especially women like me—she provides space to leverage our leadership potential in ways we would not if we did it alone," said Jenn Hornebuckle, Regional Manager and current chair of the Women's Alliance Council Leadership. "I'm eternally grateful for our connection and honored to have her as the first and well-deserved recipient of this award."

The COCM Women's Alliance is intending to present the Women's Leadership award annually to a member of the higher education community. COCM works with 43 campuses filled with talented, intelligent and inspiring women. The Alliance looks forward to recognizing women who live the goals of the Alliance in their own community and for their students.

Inspired by professional organizations such as the Women's Leadership Institute (WLI) from the Association of College Unions International (ACIU), COCM created the Women's Alliance Council in 2012 to assist in professional advancement and personal financial health.

"There are some women you cross paths with in life that impact you in ways you'd never imagine," said Melynda Davis, Director of Housing at the University of Massachusetts Boston and future lead of the Women's Alliance Council "These women push us out of our comfort zones and challenge us to do things differently, allowing us to be the change we want to see."

Capstone On Campus Management (COCM) is proud to have a Women's Alliance Council to educate and engage not only within COCM but those in higher education. In 2019, COCM rebranded the women's group to include a Chair, Chair Elect, Historian, Content Lead, Communication Lead and advisor. These eight women are collaborating to: cultivate connections for women, identify and navigate barriers through education and empowerment, encourage and support women in current and new initiatives and recognize and celebrate the contributions, challenges and success of women. Efforts of the Alliance have included hosting monthly conversations on sponsorship, evaluation basis, workplace negotiation, "2nd shift," executive presence, sexual harassment and discrimination and political awareness.



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GREENVILLE, S.C. (PRWEB) APRIL 20, 2020

The American Academy of Thermology (AAT), which is the premiere organization in North America for the scientific development, healthcare training and clinical application of scientific medical infrared imaging, has announced the Program for its 2020 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session. It will take place on September 12-13, at the Emory University Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

This year's program will have a dedicated session on the implementation of infrared fever detection screening at airports and other facilities. Speakers will include an international panel of experts from countries including the United States, China, and Brazil. For physicians who want to become trained in interpretation of Medical Thermology studies, a Physician's Medical Thermology Interpretation pre-course will be held on Friday, September 11th, also at the Emory University Conference Center.

This is the second year that the AAT will be holding its Annual Meeting & Scientific Session in Atlanta. Last year's meeting was a big success. The Physician's Medical Thermology Interpretation pre-course and the Scientific Session were well attended and everyone enjoyed the venue. The high marks given prompted the AAT to retain the venue for its 2020 session.

The 2-day event will feature a keynote address, multiple workshops and case studies, and opportunities for networking at a special "Meet and Mingle" reception on the evening of September 12th. Other session topics include neuro-muscuoloskeletal, breast, critical care, and surgical suite applications. In addition, there will be medical residency paper presentations (sponsored by Temple University Hospital) and on Friday, September 11th, there will be a special health and fitness seminar following the completion of the Physician's Interpretation pre-course.

All activities are being planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Application for CME is pending.

More information on the AAT's 2020 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, along with accommodation discounts for AAT members and non-members, will be published in the coming weeks at http://annualmeeting.aathermology.org.

For additional information, interview requests or media inquiries, visit http://aathermology.org/contact, email info(at)aathermology(dot)org or call (864) 236-1073.

About the American Academy of Thermology

Founded in 1971, The American Academy of Thermology (AAT) is the premiere organization in North America for the scientific development, health care training and clinical application of medical infrared imaging. The AAT provides a forum for those who have interest in medically-related conditions that involve the autonomic nervous, peripheral vascular and immuno-inflammatory systems. The organization also holds annual conferences for the presentation of scientific and professional papers, and serves as the voice of its members in medical practice, health care finance, legislative and regulatory related matters.



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