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Marker Learning Raises $4MM to Expand Access to Affordable Learning Disability Evaluations and Services.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Marker Learning will use the funding to expand its team and accelerate its geographic expansion in the United States.

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  • Marker Learning will use the funding to expand its team and accelerate its geographic expansion in the United States.
  • They started Marker Learning to provide the same quality of assessments and services that they received to the millions of American students who either can't afford or don't have access to them.
  • The companys telepsychology platform makes gold-standard learning disability assessments and personalized action plans more accessible for schools and families.
  • Marker Learning partners with top tier psychologists to virtually administer evidence-based learning disability assessments and leverages proprietary technology to streamline the assessment process, reduce cost, and decrease turnaround time.

Consumers for Dental Choice: Over 50 Groups ask White House to take action against amalgam use by federal agencies

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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"One would suppose that our government agencies would be first in line to implement federal health policy -- but the reverse is true," said Charlie Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice. "Dug-in federal bureaucracies refuse to follow federal health policy!"

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  • A primitive, pre-Civil War pollutant, amalgam is 50% mercury.
  • "The whole life cycle of amalgam adds to cumulative and disproportionate impacts on communities of color," said Nsedu Obot Witherspoon of the Children's Environmental Health Network.
  • "Amalgam use by these government bureaucracies means that military bases, Tribal Lands, and federal prisons become increasingly polluted with toxic mercury," said Pam Miller of the Alaska Community Action on Toxics.
  • The 50+ organizations highly commend the FDA, which also issued Infographics, https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/dental-amalgam-fillings/dental-amalg...
    Tracy Gregoire, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 207-504-2556, [email protected]

Eye to Eye to Renew Commitment to Equity With October Open House

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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In a renewed commitment to equity, Eye to Eye aims to deepen its efforts to reach Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and schools that receive Title I funding nationally.

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  • In a renewed commitment to equity, Eye to Eye aims to deepen its efforts to reach Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and schools that receive Title I funding nationally.
  • Currently, 78% of the middle schools partnered with Eye to Eye receive funding through Title I.
  • Eye to Eye (eyetoeyenational.org) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting socio-emotional growth in students with learning differences (such as dyslexia, ADHD) and attention issues.
  • Since its founding, Eye to Eye has supported students who learn differently across 22 states and over 100 middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

SoundExchange Appoints Vanessa French Vice President of Communications and Content Strategy

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier technology solutions company building the future of music, today announced the appointment of Vanessa French to vice president, communications and content strategy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier technology solutions company building the future of music, today announced the appointment of Vanessa French to vice president, communications and content strategy.
  • She joins the leadership suite of the newly expanded corporate affairs division based in New York and will report to Esther-Mireya Tejeda, chief marketing and communications officer.French will oversee SoundExchange's communications team, encompassing public relations, social media and digital communications, corporate communications, executive communications, content strategy, and paid media.
  • "At SoundExchange, we're building a best-in-class leadership team across every discipline, and that includes in our communications efforts," says Tejeda.
  • "Vanessa brings the vision and experience that will allow us to meet and surpass the demands of a digital-first music business ecosystem."

MetaMetrics Acquires Early Literacy Company Elemeno to Grow Focus on Science of Reading

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Elemeno's founder and CEO Neena Saha, Ph.D., is joining MetaMetrics in a new role as vice president, science of reading.

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  • Elemeno's founder and CEO Neena Saha, Ph.D., is joining MetaMetrics in a new role as vice president, science of reading.
  • Saha will innovate, lead and champion the company's work in early literacy and the science of reading.
  • In addition, she will support the research, design and implementation of MetaMetrics' early reading products and services.
  • Elemeno's work, largely focused on helping teachers discover decodable texts for young readers, will support the continued growth of MetaMetrics' emphasis on early literacy.

Symplicity Supports State-Wide Student Success with Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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"Our partnership with CSCU further emphasizes our company's goals around student success," said Symplicity President and CEO Matthew Small.

Key Points: 
  • "Our partnership with CSCU further emphasizes our company's goals around student success," said Symplicity President and CEO Matthew Small.
  • With 85,000 enrolled students across 17 different campuses, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) provide affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs for students to achieve their personal and career goals.
  • Symplicity is a global student experience company that provides smart platforms to more than 2,000 colleges and universities for managing all aspects of student life, including career services, student conduct, and accommodations.
  • Symplicity empowers colleges and universities to increase student engagement and outcomes by creating an inclusive and supportive student experience that extends beyond graduation.

DGAP-News: MBH CORPORATION PLC GROWS ITS HEALTH VERTICAL WITH THE ACQUISITION OF HOME CARE AGENCY VISTA CARE

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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London, 19 August 2021, MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, today has announced it agreed to the terms for the acquisition of Vista Care Solutions Limited (Vista Care) as the latest step in its extensive acquisition drive.

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  • London, 19 August 2021, MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, today has announced it agreed to the terms for the acquisition of Vista Care Solutions Limited (Vista Care) as the latest step in its extensive acquisition drive.
  • Upon receiving approval, Vista Care will become part of MBH's health vertical, joining Samuel Hobson House.
  • MBH is adding to its portfolio today and driving further diversification with the acquisition of Vista Care.
  • Vista Care trades as 'Sunlight Care Group' and operates Sunlight Care Newham and Sunlight Care (Park View) where it operates a specialist residential care home for individuals with learning disabilities.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Announces its Third Annnual Smart Walk for Smart Kids

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a Norwalk, CT-based nonprofit organization, announces its third annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids on Sunday, October 3rd at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a Norwalk, CT-based nonprofit organization, announces its third annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids on Sunday, October 3rd at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT.
  • Local author Melissa Shapiro, DVM of Westport, CT, will appear with her inspiring deaf, blind, and very pink puppy, Piglet.
  • Robert Tudisco, a nationally known disability rights attorney with Barger & Gaines, author, and motivational speaker, will lead the walk's opening ceremony.
  • Families, individuals and teams are invited to walk the 2-mile scenic route along the CT shore at their own pace.

GreenPower Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, today announced financial results for its quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, today announced financial results for its quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • We are on track toachieving our goal of attaining positive quarterly cash flow by the end of this calendar year."
  • Concurrent with the completion of these first vehicles with Forest River GreenPower has scheduled an Altoona test for the EV Star Plus.
  • Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities held its 21st Anniversary Gala

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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NORWALK, Conn., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Thursday, May 13, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities (SKLD) hosted its 21st anniversary benefit gala via Zoom Live.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Thursday, May 13, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities (SKLD) hosted its 21st anniversary benefit gala via Zoom Live.
  • "Smart Kids with LD gave me the courage and clarity to find the right path for my children."
  • About Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.
    Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. is a Norwalk, CT-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential by inspiring, educating and empowering parents to help their children succeed.
  • Lois Tebbutt, Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities, 2032266831, [email protected]