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Response to Governor Hochul's 'Back to Basics' Plan to Improve Reading Proficiency

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Knowledge, Student, BOCES, University, Research, Literacy, Policy, Multimedia, Science, School, League, TRL, Curriculum, Kathy Hochul, Fountas, Reading Recovery, Administrator, Sor, Back to Basics, Compass

We are cautiously optimistic about Governor Hochul's announcement. This moment holds promise for the children of our home state if executed well, and we want it to be successful. We hope that New York State--as well as states across the country that are embarking on similar journeys toward evidence-aligned instruction--leverages the lessons TRL has learned to create significant outcomes for our students.

Key Points: 
  • As individuals, chance experiences led them to learn about the science of reading (SoR).
  • Our expertise has been sought by multiple state education agencies, national education organizations, and educator preparation programs.
  • We have long-term partnerships with over 70 school districts across the U.S. as they align practice and policy to the scientific evidence base on reading.
  • However, true transformation of statewide reading instruction will require more comprehensive learning than what is possible through a microcredential program.

Online Course-Sharing Pioneer Launches New Academic Marketplace for Skills and Credentials

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Senior, Student, Learning, Community college, Humanities, University, Stride, Inc., Higher, Social, Faculty, League, Curriculum, The Council, Higher Learning Commission, Hawaii Pacific University, Workforce, Organization, Muzzy Lane, Council, Research, Catalog, Education, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadeum, creator of the largest course-sharing platform used across a network of more than 460 colleges and universities, today announced the launch of its newest product designed to help academic leaders access a library of more than 380 online credentials aligned with the fast-changing needs of today's workforce. With the launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace, participating institutions will be able to tap into a vetted network of workforce-aligned credentials that will make it possible for institutions to turn on an e-commerce storefront to offer current students, alumni, faculty and staff, and local employer partners a range of non-credit courses and credentials outside their existing course catalog and curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • "Augmenting degree pathways in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences with skills, experiences, and credentials give students a holistic education and a competitive edge in the workforce."
  • The launch of Acadeum Skills Marketplace comes against a backdrop of surging demand for—and acceptance of—non-degree credentials among students and employers.
  • Colleges and universities can utilize Skills Marketplace to expand these non-credit academic offerings and credentials to current students and alumni, as well as create return pathways for stop-out learners.
  • To learn more about Skills Marketplace and Acadeum, please visit www.acadeum.com .

NFP AND THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Senior, P&C, Heart, All rights reserved, NHL Stadium Series, Partnership, Insurance, League, National Hockey League, Risk management, NFP, Senior ice hockey, NHL Winter Classic, NHL All-Star Game, NHL, Growth

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new multiyear North American partnership, naming NFP the Official Business Insurance Brokerage Partner of the NHL.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new multiyear North American partnership, naming NFP the Official Business Insurance Brokerage Partner of the NHL.
  • The partnership begins immediately, and NFP will receive broadcast exposure through Digitally Enhanced Dasherboards, the League's advanced approach to dynamic dasherboard advertising during marquee NHL events – NHL Winter Classic®, NHL Stadium Series™ and NHL® All-Star Weekend – throughout the partnership.
  • We look forward to continuing to deliver value to the NHL's business while seizing the opportunities of this new element of our partnership."
  • "NFP has been the NHL's insurance broker for more than 30 years and a critical partner for NHL business operations.

Pixelworks Collaborates with OnePlus to Deliver Unparalleled Gaming Experience on OnePlus 12 Global Version

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
PXLW, Architecture, Immersion, GPU, Temperature, Qualcomm, OnePlus, League, 3D LUT, Algorithm, Calibration, Software, League of Legends, Experience, Pressure, Art, Smartphone, Video game

SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of visual processing solutions, today announced the globally launched OnePlus 12 incorporates the Pixelworks X7 independent visual processor to deliver an unparalleled IRX gaming experience to its end users. The Pixelworks IRX gaming experience brand represents a new experience that goes beyond the capabilities of traditional mobile rendering solutions, featuring silky-smooth motion, high-fidelity visual effects, and sustained cool handling during mobile gaming. As a key enabler of OnePlus' in-house graphics processing algorithms, the collaboration yields unprecedented rendering capability and stunning visual quality that make the gaming experience on the OnePlus 12 more realistic, engaging and smooth beyond belief.

Key Points: 
  • In terms of the gaming experience, the inclusion of Pixelworks' ultra-low latency MotionEngine® technology, low power super-resolution and multi-brightness color calibration technologies bring OnePlus 12 users a smoother and more stable 120fps, ultra-clear visual experience.
  • That's why we worked together with Pixelworks to bring out the distributed rendering architecture and IRX gaming experience on the OnePlus 12.
  • With its powerful rendering capability and smooth-beyond-belief gaming experience, we believe the OnePlus 12 will impress the market with its unparalleled performance and extraordinary picture quality.
  • As an IRX certified device, the OnePlus 12 epitomizes the advantages of Pixelworks' professional visual processing technologies, profound mobile gaming performance and picture quality tunning expertise.

Soaring to New Heights: Manulife and Aeroplan Partner to Give Millions of Canadians Access to Rewards in New, First-of-its-Kind Canadian Partnership

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Health, Point, Partnership, League, Digital, Marketing, Nursing

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Manulife, one of Canada's leading insurance providers, and Aeroplan, Canada's premier travel loyalty program, are excited to announce a new, multi-year loyalty partnership.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Manulife, one of Canada's leading insurance providers, and Aeroplan, Canada's premier travel loyalty program, are excited to announce a new, multi-year loyalty partnership.
  • Through this first-of-its-kind agreement in Canada, the millions of Canadians who are eligible Manulife Group Benefits members will have the ability to earn Aeroplan points by engaging in behaviours and activities that encourage health and wellbeing.
  • "I am thrilled to announce Aeroplan as our loyalty partner for Manulife Group Benefits members.
  • "We're so proud to join together with another Canadian global champion and welcome Manulife as the latest Aeroplan strategic partner.

VARSITY SPIRIT AND CORKCICLE ANNOUNCE EXCITING COLLABORATION TO ELEVATE SPIRIT INDUSTRY

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Student, Partnership, Athlete, League, Varsity Spirit, Varsity, Fashion design

These exclusive products will serve as the official drinkware of the spirit industry and will be available for purchase at events and on Varsity Spirit's online store at shop.varsity.com .

Key Points: 
  • These exclusive products will serve as the official drinkware of the spirit industry and will be available for purchase at events and on Varsity Spirit's online store at shop.varsity.com .
  • The centerpiece of the partnership is the co-branded drinkware line, combining the signature style of Corkcicle with the spirit and energy synonymous with Varsity Spirit.
  • "This partnership with Corkcicle represents a new era of innovation and style in the spirit industry," said Matt Deimund, Chief Transformation Officer for Varsity Spirit.
  • This collaboration between Varsity Spirit and Corkcicle promises to bring innovation, style, and functionality to the world of cheerleading, dance, and spirit.

GEN.G AND LG ULTRAGEAR RENEW COMMITMENT TO GAMING AND ESPORTS CULTURE

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Student, OLED, Gen, Multimedia, Partnership, LG, League, Gold, League of Legends, Electronics, LG Electronics, Video game

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) has extended its partnership with LG Electronics (LG). Committed to promoting esports and gaming globally, LG UltraGear™ continues to provide its industry-leading gaming monitors, renowned for their rapid refresh rates and responsive performance, to Gen.G's professional teams. As part of the ongoing partnership, Gen.G and LG UltraGear will carry out a variety of exciting activations across the global esports scene.

Key Points: 
  • Committed to promoting esports and gaming globally, LG UltraGear™ continues to provide its industry-leading gaming monitors, renowned for their rapid refresh rates and responsive performance, to Gen.G's professional teams.
  • As part of the ongoing partnership, Gen.G and LG UltraGear will carry out a variety of exciting activations across the global esports scene.
  • LG UltraGear provides ultra-fast gaming monitors to the next generation of students seeking to follow in the footsteps of their favorite esports idols.
  • "LG UltraGear remains committed to developing high-end gaming products and to supporting the latest gaming technologies, with the goal of delivering a gaming experience that can satisfy all esports players, whether they're enthusiastic amateurs or top-ranked professionals."

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD INTRODUCTION OF CARS PACKAGE ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Corporate America, Weather, CPUC, Commissioner, Death, Legislation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Senate, AVS, League, Big Tech, General Motors, State government, DMV, Public utilities commission, City, Automation

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters applauded the introduction of two bills in California that are part of the California Automotive Regulatory Standards (CARS) Package, a series of legislative measures that state lawmakers are prioritizing to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). 

Key Points: 
  • "California cannot afford to outsource the regulation of dangerous technology to Big Tech," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856.
  • We applaud Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry and Senator Cortese for introducing legislation that is essential to keeping our roads safe."
  • Either way, the Teamsters are not backing down from this fight," said Lindsay Dougherty, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 399.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Bowlero Promotes Long-Time Executive Lev Ekster to President

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Sports, Bowling, JD, League, Corporation, Business administration, Information technology, Ithaca College, Growth, Bowlero Corporation, AMF, New York Law School

Bowlero Corporation (NYSE: BOWL), the global leader in bowling entertainment, announced today the naming of Lev Ekster, 40, as President of Bowlero Corp. Mr. Ekster has led the expansion of the Professional Bowlers Association (“PBA”) along with the Amusements and Leagues departments and most recently, Information Technology.

Key Points: 
  • Bowlero Corporation (NYSE: BOWL), the global leader in bowling entertainment, announced today the naming of Lev Ekster, 40, as President of Bowlero Corp. Mr. Ekster has led the expansion of the Professional Bowlers Association (“PBA”) along with the Amusements and Leagues departments and most recently, Information Technology.
  • He will report to Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bowlero, and be responsible for daily management of Center Operations.
  • To further optimize the company’s operations, Mr. Ekster has been promoted to President of Bowlero.
  • Mr. Ekster has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College and a JD from New York Law School where he graduated Cum Laude.

Spring 2024 Battle Court Season Draft Unveils Expansion Team and Fresh Realignment of Team Owners

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) recently held its Battle Court Spring 2024 Season Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Draft event unveiled the player lineups for the six teams competing over the upcoming 16-week season, including the addition of an expansion team, the Fireballs, to the League's Battle Court roster and a fresh realignment of team owners for the upcoming season, starting on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. The WJAL has seen a surge of interest in the past year, bringing on notable ambassadors, investors and team owners including Grammy Award-winning recording artist and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, known as Pitbull, retired NFL legends Ray Lewis and Lawrence Taylor and retired three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) recently held its Battle Court Spring 2024 Season Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
  • The Draft event unveiled the player lineups for the six teams competing over the upcoming 16-week season, including the addition of an expansion team, the Fireballs, to the League's Battle Court roster and a fresh realignment of team owners for the upcoming season, starting on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
  • With six new players, we are continually looking to raise the level of talent and the stakes on the court."
  • Battle Court Spring 2024 Season Draft picks: (Listed by courtside names)