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Huntington Study Group® Holds 30th Annual Meeting
The Huntington Study Group® (HSG®), a world leader in conducting clinical trials and providing educational programming for Huntington’s disease (HD), recently held its 30th annual meeting, HSG 2023, November 2-4 in Phoenix, AZ. Hundreds of scientists, industry partners, HSG research... - November 21, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Raymond Arroyo to Headline 2023 Authentic Leadership Foundation Event in Dallas
The Authentic Leadership Foundation announces Raymond Arroyo as the keynote speaker for its "Bring Out The Greatness! 2023" fundraiser in Dallas on December 4, 2023. Arroyo, a celebrated journalist and New York Times Bestselling author, is recognized for his work with Fox News and EWTN News. His multifaceted career spans journalism, producing, and authoring children's literature. His alignment with the Foundation's focus on youth, virtue, and authentic leadership makes him an ideal speaker for t - November 16, 2023 - Authentic Leadership Foundation
GlobalSparks.com Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Course Creation Service, Pioneering a New Era in Education
This pioneering initiative marks the first time an educational platform has fully embraced integrated human-guided artificial intelligence to expand and accelerate learning for educators and learners worldwide, through a turnkey, done-for-you service. - November 13, 2023 - GlobalSparks
Boston Celebrates the Arrival of Bilingual Communication Boards, Honoring Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion
Boston marks a significant step towards communication inclusion and linguistic inclusivity with the unveiling of 28 new communication boards, 24 of which are bilingual, enhancing the city’s public spaces. This initiative, led by Barbara Fernandes, a Brazilian-American immigrant and CEO of Smarty Symbols, reflects the city's commitment to embracing its multicultural residents and visitors. - November 09, 2023 - Smarty Symbols
Authentic Leadership Foundation Honors Annie and Scott Powell at Upcoming "Bring Out the Greatness! 2023" Event
Annie & Scott Powell will be honored with the ALF Authentic Leader Award at the "Bring Out the Greatness! 2023" event for their work with Camp Wojtyla. Their dedication to youth leadership through faith and adventure, and their personal journey of resilience, embody true authentic leadership. - November 07, 2023 - Authentic Leadership Foundation
History in a Heartbeat Releases "A History of the United States for Newcomers" by Charles Serocold - a New Book to Help Newcomers Integrate Into the USA
With immigration numbers on the rise, and with millions of foreign-born residents living in the country, the US urgently needs to find ways to integrate them into its society. - November 06, 2023 - History in a Heartbeat
Rawson Saunders School Joins New LD Education Association
Rawson Saunders School is a founding school of the Association of LD Schools (ALDS), a new non-profit, private school organization that serves students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and executive dysfunction. - November 03, 2023 - Rawson Saunders School
The New England Center for Children Announces New Board Leadership, Appointments
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, announced the election of Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein to Chair the Board of Directors and Laura Dudley, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, to serve as Vice Chair. In addition, two new directors were added: David... - October 28, 2023 - The New England Center for Children
The Manny 267 Foundation Introduces Water Safety and CPR Training for Worcester’s Students
In a resolute move towards fostering safer communities and empowering the youth, The Manny 267 Foundation is elated to announce the launch of The Manny Water Safety Program. This initiative is intricately designed to address two crucial aspects of safety: water safety techniques and life-saving CPR... - October 25, 2023 - The Manny 267 Foundation
Huntington Study Group® Observational Pilot Study Shows HSG’s myHDstory® Platform Reaches the Unreachable
The Huntington Study Group® (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc. (HSGCR), a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today announces that the pilot observational study on their innovative online direct-to-patient... - October 16, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Excel Prep to Host Open House for Families of Neurodiverse Children
Families of neurodiverse children are welcome to attend the community open house hosted by ExcelPrep on October 26, 2023. Families in Champaign county need more options where children with attention and learning challenges are welcome to learn and grow. “We created ExcelPrep because the... - October 16, 2023 - Excel Prep
Rosemarie K. Witter (RKW) Foundation, Inc. Commemorates 11th Anniversary with Fashion Extravaganza in Aid of Lupus
Style with a purpose. Join Rosemarie K. Witter (RKW) Foundation, Inc. at the MWW Fashion Extravaganza Lupus Fundraiser on October 15th, 4pm-8pm, at Bayview House, Captain Bills. Let's celebrate fashion, compassion, and the fight against Lupus together. Enjoy discount coupons, exclusive perks, and a promotional bag. - October 13, 2023 - Rosemarie K. Witter Foundation, Inc.
Education Training Series for Families of Children with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Related Challenges
Excel Prep, a private school option based in Champaign, IL, will host its Fall “What’s Next? What To Do After the Diagnosis” series for parents for children with special education needs. Founder, Landria Seals Green, says that many families are simply stressed in trying to... - October 08, 2023 - Excel Prep
The Shine Initiative, Inc. Announces Departure of Executive Director Fred Kaelin; Director of Development, Charisse Murphy, Named Interim Executive Director
The Shine Initiative’s Executive Director, Fred Kaelin, has announced his resignation, effective November 24, 2023. The Shine Initiative’s Board of Directors has appointed Charisse Murphy as Interim Executive Director. After five years at the helm of the Shine Initiative, Kaelin is... - October 06, 2023 - Shine Initiative
Angelo State University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Multiple studies have shown that financially literate college students are more likely to graduate, perform better academically, experience less stress, have lower student loan debt and be more prepared for student loan payments after graduation. - October 05, 2023 - iGrad
KeyPress Publishing Releases Self- & Time-Management Planner: Behavioral Tools That Get Stuff Done
KeyPress Publishing, a division of ABA Technologies, Inc., has launched the Self- & Time-Management Planner with author Shauna V. Costello, MA, BCBA. Self- and time-management can challenge us all, both in our professional and personal lives. The newly released Self- & Time-Management... - September 28, 2023 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Orang Utan Republik Foundation to Hold 2023 Pongo Awards to Honor Environmental Achievement and Benefit Critically Endangered Orangutans
The evening fundraiser in Santa Monica will honor world-renowned nature photographer and filmmaker, James Balog (Chasing Ice, The Human Element), and conservation organizations Heal the Bay and Forum Konservasi Leuser (Aceh, Sumatra). - September 26, 2023 - Orang Utan Republik Foundation
BlackBeltHelp on Role of AI and Balancing Personal Connections with Technological Advancements
Anthony Humphreys, President of BlackBeltHelp, the leading provider of AI-powered CX solutions for universities, sheds light on the transformative impact of AI. - September 26, 2023 - BlackBeltHelp
Men of Henry County Initiative Launches to Empower Men, Strengthen Families and Help Transform Communities
For over a decade, Furthering Fathering has been known for its commitment to promoting responsible fatherhood, youth leadership, and parent engagement in the community. They are now launching the "Men of Henry County" initiative with the goal of empowering men, strengthening families, and transforming communities through health, support, and growth. This initiative offers a range of services, including brotherhood, leadership, marriage coaching, child support guidance, and employment readiness. - September 22, 2023 - Furthering Fathering
LinkedIn Recognizes Ms. Nicky Dare as a Quadruple Top Voice Badges: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Leadership Development
Ms. Nicky Dare: Shaping the Future of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Leadership Development on LinkedIn - September 22, 2023 - iDARE® Inc
Non-Profit Access Point Revolutionizes “Signing Day” for Promising High School Students
In a moving and memorable - and the very first - "Signing Day" for students entering the non-profit Access Point apprenticeship program, leaders from business, education, and government gathered to cheer on kids from St. Louis' underserved communities. In all, nearly 200 are entering the transformational program to allow them to access the training and mentorship needed for a waiting, high-paying job. - September 08, 2023 - Access Point
The New England Center for Children Opens Supersmile Dental Clinic
State-of-the-Art Dental Clinic on Campus to Serve Children with Autism - September 07, 2023 - The New England Center for Children
ICRL INDIA Expands Its Reach with a New Branch Office in Chennai
ICRL INDIA, a prominent immigration and visa consultancy, has opened a new branch office in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This expansion aims to provide accessible and professional immigration and visa services to individuals and families in South India. The Chennai branch office will offer a wide range of services, including study abroad assistance, immigration consultations, work visas, and tourist visa support, all delivered by a team of expert consultants. - September 06, 2023 - ICRL India
Workshops for Biodiversity: Protecting Biodiversity Through Awareness and Mainstreaming
Workshops for Biodiversity, a nonprofit organization, is gearing up for an exciting season ahead with an expanded series of workshops across Canada. Scheduled in cities like Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, Sherbrooke, and Drummondville these events aim to empower communities and organizations with the knowledge needed to protect our planet's biodiversity. With a two-fold mission of raising awareness and promoting mainstreaming, the organization seeks to enlighten minds about biodiversity. - September 05, 2023 - Workshops for biodiversity
Canada’s Weyburn Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Members
Enrich, which is used globally by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions, seeks to lower financial stress in a measurable way. - August 31, 2023 - iGrad
Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, Begins Tenure as New CEO of The New England Center of Children
Founder L. Vincent Strully, Jr. steps into executive advisor role after 48 years as CEO. - August 28, 2023 - The New England Center for Children
Top Clef Publishing Launches New Line of Beginner Music Workbooks to Enhance Note-Reading Skills
Notebusters has released beginner music workbooks designed to enhance sight-reading skills for musicians learning the piano, guitar, and violin. These focused workbooks feature 80 one-minute exercises filled with notes that frequently occur in beginner sheet music. Notebusters was created by a music teacher and accomplished pianist who was frustrated by the lack of note-reading exercises in traditional music theory books. - August 25, 2023 - Top Clef Publishing
CodeHS Launches AI-Powered Hints to Support Educators & Students in the Computer Science Classroom
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to support teachers in identifying learning needs and quickly providing individualized feedback for students. - August 25, 2023 - CodeHS
CramBetter Launches at UCF to Help Students Succeed in STEM
CramBetter launched its online tutoring service for the Fall 2023 semester at the University of Central Florida, providing energetic weekly videos and study guides that simplify science and math topics covered in traditional lectures. “Our goal at CramBetter is to make the toughest math and... - August 23, 2023 - CramBetter
ABA Technologies Launches BOOST 5th Ed. ABA Exam Prep
ABA Technologies, Inc. (ABA Tech) has launched its much-anticipated BOOST 5th Edition ABA Exam Prep resources. Building on over 20 years of providing premier online applied behavior analysis programs, the new BOOST ABA exam preparation materials offer continued cutting-edge educational support for... - August 19, 2023 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Huntington Study Group Welcomes FDA Approval of New Drug for Chorea in Huntington’s Disease
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today shares that the Phase 3 pivotal KINECT®-HD study conducted by HSG in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences,... - August 18, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
Huntington Study Group Announces Positive Topline Results for Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale® (vUHDRS®) Study
The Huntington Study Group (HSG) together with its wholly owned subsidiary, HSG Clinical Research, Inc., a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s disease (HD), today announces positive topline results from its Virtual Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale®... - August 14, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
CodeHS to Pilot Innovative AP Computer Science Principles Course This School Year on Roblox
CodeHS, a comprehensive computer science education platform and curriculum provider, is thrilled to announce an exciting new Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles on Roblox during the 2023-24 school year. The pilot course will be rolled out to select schools nationwide and aims to... - August 08, 2023 - CodeHS
CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary
The CodeHS Elementary platform is equipped with ready-to-go lessons, intuitive teacher tools, and a course catalog that can be integrated into any elementary classroom. - August 03, 2023 - CodeHS
Empowering English Language Learners: CodeHS Launches K-12 Computer Science Curriculum in Spanish
CodeHS, a leading platform for K-12 computer science education, is proud to launch a K-12 computer science curriculum designed to support Spanish-speaking English Language Learners. This development is another step in CodeHS’ mission to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future... - July 31, 2023 - CodeHS
Huntington Study Group and CHDI Foundation Collaborate on Enroll-HD
HSG Clinical Research, Inc. - the Huntington Study Group’s clinical research organization (CRO) and wholly owned subsidiary (collectively referred to here as HSG) - has begun providing CRO services for CHDI Foundation’s Enroll-HD observational study and clinical research platform in the... - July 25, 2023 - Huntington Study Group
U.S. Student is #1 in the World at 2023 International Biology Olympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that gold medalist Yufei Chen earned the highest score in the world at the 34th Annual International Biology Olympiad (IBO). - July 21, 2023 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
House Appropriations Subcommittee Slashes Education Funding for FY24
Learning Forward President & CEO Frederick Brown issued a statement on the devastating effects from the proposed FY24 budget bill to Title II-A program, Every Student Succeeds Act. - July 17, 2023 - Learning Forward
Indiana University Online Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs like iGrad can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - July 17, 2023 - iGrad
EdgeMarket Selects BlackBeltHelp OneStop for 24/7 AI-Powered Student Support Services
BlackBeltHelp is proud to announce that it was chosen by EdgeMarket to provide OneStop, an AI-powered 24/7 virtual student services solution to its members. - July 15, 2023 - BlackBeltHelp
iGrad Partners with Foot Locker to Offer Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Almost 50,000 Global Employees
Enrich is one of the only financial wellness programs to offer a global product that allows multinational employers to implement one consistent, highly personalized financial wellness solution for employees in different countries. - July 14, 2023 - iGrad
ABA Technologies’ Adam Hockman Receives 2023 SABA Award
Adam Hockman, Chief Learning Architect at ABA Technologies, Inc. (ABA Tech), receives a Public Awareness Grant from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA). SABA’s Public Awareness Grant is awarded to projects that are “designed to deliver messaging focused on... - July 12, 2023 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
The New England Center for Children Celebrates Spring of Learning and Achievement
Staff Growth, Art Show, 5K Walk/Run for Autism, Master’s Degree Graduations, Internship Program Cap Successful Spring. - July 12, 2023 - The New England Center for Children
ACREF Introduces Its Newly Elected Officers and 2023 – 2025 Board of Directors
The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc. (ACREF) has appointed six individuals to its Board of Directors. Each director will serve a two (2) year term. - July 07, 2023 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Parent Education Options for Families of Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism Now Available in Champaign County
Excel Prep, a private school option based in Champaign, IL, will host its second Parent Summer School Series on the academic application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Founder, Landria Seals Green, says that many families may be familiar with the medical or clinical model of ABA Therapy and should... - July 06, 2023 - Excel Prep
Super Hero Summer Camp That Saves Homeless Animals
PawSquad Summer is created for youth to experience and explore something they’re 100% passionate about, animals. It's a free, fun-filled, online summer “camp” from July 3 - Labor Day, with different weekly animal-related themes to inspire animal-loving kids to be superheroes for homeless animals. A signature program of The Pawtectors, a year-round online program that inspires kids to be compassionate for animals. Their motto is Compassion for Animals = Compassion for Humans = Compassion for All. - July 03, 2023 - The Pawtectors
How to Prevent Pets Going Missing on July 4
More pets go missing July 4 weekend than any other time during the year. As an online, superhero-themed, animal compassion program for youth, The Pawtectors want to share 8 quick, easy steps to prevent lost pets and heartache. These precautions will ensure a safe and happy Fourth of July is enjoyed by humans and their furry kids alike. - July 03, 2023 - The Pawtectors
Dr. Pepper Bonay-Martin Named to Book Fairies’ Board of Directors
On the Heels of their Four Millionth Book Donation, Book Fairies Adds Distinguished Pastor and Former School Administrator and Counselor to Esteemed Board of Directors - June 29, 2023 - The Book Fairies
Quest Forward Academy, Santa Rosa, CA, Launches Academic Scholarships for 2023-2024
Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa (QFA Santa Rosa) is looking for academically motivated students who are passionate about taking ownership of their education. Academic scholarships awarded for the 2023-2024 school year will make it possible for qualified students to attend the school regardless of their socioeconomic status or finances. This application process is an alternative to the traditional application process. - June 18, 2023 - Quest Forward Academy
Innovative Educational Opportunity Takes U.S. Students, Grads and Pros to East Africa for Comprehensive Study Tour and "Focus on Africa" Seminar
“Where Do We Go From Here?: Africans and Americans in Tryin’ Times.” The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) and The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Educational Fund, Inc. (ACREF) have today announced plans for a comprehensive two-week cross cultural, intergenerational summer study tour hosted on the CUK campus in the upscale Nairobi suburb of Karen. The program runs from August 10 to August 25, 2023. Registration is limited. - June 17, 2023 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.