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Horace Mann Survey Shows Teachers Need Our Appreciation Now More Than Ever

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) announced new research today which shares insights from America’s public K-12 educators highlighting their thoughts on the teaching environment, classroom challenges and available resources.

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  • Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) announced new research today which shares insights from America’s public K-12 educators highlighting their thoughts on the teaching environment, classroom challenges and available resources.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429358567/en/
    Horace Mann survey shows educators need support now more than ever (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “I became an educator because it’s rewarding to watch our students learn and grow,” said Adam Welcome, a former elementary school principal.
  • Over the next month, this program recognizes educators' need for appreciation with free fitness and wellness activities, giveaways, comedy, music, and much more.
  • The Horace Mann Educator Advisory Panel data is from a nationally representative survey of 1,200 U.S. educators, including public school K-12 teachers, administrators and support personnel.

Simply Healthcare Funds Scholarships for Miami Dade College Certified Nurse Assistant Program During Summer Cohort

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.

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  • The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.
  • "Simply Healthcare remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering the health and prosperity of Floridians, while revolutionizing healthcare across our state," said Dana Gryniuk, Medicaid President of Simply Healthcare Plans.
  • The first round of Simply Healthcare CNA scholarships for MDC students were awarded to 28 students attending Spring 2024 classes.
  • Simply Healthcare’s funding has made another round of CNA scholarships for MDC students planning to attend the program’s summer cohort.

Recruiting Participants for the 365mc Global Social Contribution Campaign ‘Global Better Me Season 2’

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429213655/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429213655/en/
    Before Global Better Me (Photo: 365mc)
    The specialized obesity treatment clinic and liposuction medical institution, 365mc , announced on the 8th that they are recruiting participants for the second installment of the ‘Global Better Me’ Season 2 campaign, targeting foreign patients with obesity worldwide.
  • The global social contribution obesity treatment campaign 'Global Better Me' started last year with the intent to help those suffering find a better 'me' and discover greater beauty.
  • 365mc supports individuals who have been worn down by the negative perceptions of society so that they can discover a better version of themselves.
  • With the success of the first campaign, 365mc is now looking for the season 2, second heroes to fulfill their 'Korean Dream.'

Sallie Mae Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Sallie Mae®, formally SLM Corporation, released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.

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  • Sallie Mae®, formally SLM Corporation, released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.
  • The annual report highlights the company's commitment to mission-aligned initiatives supporting its customers, communities, employees, and the environment.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

The Sallie Mae Fund Grants $75,000 to DC College Access Program to Support Higher Education Access and Completion

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $75,000 grant to the DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) to help increase higher education access and completion among students in the District.

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  • The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $75,000 grant to the DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) to help increase higher education access and completion among students in the District.
  • The Sallie Mae Fund grant comes ahead of DC-CAP’s College Signing Day event scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
  • “Access to higher education can be life-changing, particularly for first-generation students and those from underserved communities, but just as important is ensuring students complete their education,” said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae and Chair of The Sallie Mae Fund.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

Carbon Removal and Mariculture Legislation Moves Forward in California Assembly

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.

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  • Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.
  • The Committee on Natural Resources voted unanimously to refer AB 2572, which directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess the environmental standards and promote the use of ocean carbon dioxide removal projects.
  • Similarly, the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife passed AB 3220, which directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to investigate how to expedite permit processes with mariculture projects.
  • “We applaud Assemblymembers Muratsuchi and Papan for their important work to help streamline carbon removal and mariculture projects.

Dual Enrollment Helps High School Students Launch Rewarding Careers

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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It gives current high school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college experience.

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  • It gives current high school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college experience.
  • With dual enrollment, they can explore various careers in the safe environment of our high schools.”
    Mendez points out that students who are enrolled in dual enrollment programs are more excited about coming to school and do better in all their subjects than students who don’t.
  • Most dual enrollment students have completed at least a year of college already and have a clear direction of what they want to do in life.
  • Dual enrollment varies widely across the U.S. with some states like Idaho having 40 percent of high school students taking college-level classes to just 10 percent in California.1

Cross River, Financially CLEAN and Visa Host Financial Literacy Event for NYC Students at the New York Stock Exchange

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, teamed up with Financially CLEAN and Visa to host a financial literacy event at the New York Stock Exchange for New York City high school and college students in celebration of April’s National Financial Literacy Month.

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  • Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, teamed up with Financially CLEAN and Visa to host a financial literacy event at the New York Stock Exchange for New York City high school and college students in celebration of April’s National Financial Literacy Month.
  • The event educated students about the importance of financial literacy, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to manage their money responsibly and empower them for a brighter financial future.
  • “We were built on a foundation of financial inclusion, giving and serving the underserved,” said Eden Hoffman, Head of Global Communications at Cross River.
  • "Financially CLEAN targets the youths before they can legally establish credit,” said Shaun Lynda, Founder of Financially CLEAN.

Coastal Carolina, Southwestern Law School, and Other Institutions Streamline Accessibility Workflows With YuJa's PDF Remediation Max Add-on to Panorama Accessibility Platform

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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YuJa, Inc., a leader in educational technology tools, announces the launch of PDF Remediation Max, an AI-powered PDF accessibility add-on to the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform.

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  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in educational technology tools, announces the launch of PDF Remediation Max, an AI-powered PDF accessibility add-on to the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform.
  • Designed to provide deeper accessibility workflows than the standard PDF Remediation Engine included with YuJa Panorama, this innovative tool allows course designers and instructors to address complex accessibility issues in PDF documents.
  • PDF Remediation Max introduces a suite of powerful features that address common PDF accessibility issues, such as structural remediation, missing alt text, heading structures, contrast, tagging, titles, scanned document issues, and more.
  • Instructors can remediate their PDF accessibility issues directly within their existing learning management system workflows, which reduces manual effort required for accessibility compliance.

Lincoln Financial Group Empowers Small Businesses With Employee Benefits Solutions During National Small Business Week

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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As National Small Business Week (NSBW) approaches, April 28 – May 4, Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) acknowledges the vital role of small businesses in driving economic growth and innovation.

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  • As National Small Business Week (NSBW) approaches, April 28 – May 4, Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) acknowledges the vital role of small businesses in driving economic growth and innovation.
  • "Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, fostering entrepreneurship, driving innovation, creating jobs and fueling our local economies," said Jimmy Reid, executive vice president, president of Workplace Solutions, at Lincoln Financial Group.
  • "Throughout National Small Business Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the many solutions and resources available to small businesses and offer our support to help them thrive."
  • Empowering small businesses with Lincoln Financial and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resources
    As advocates for small business owners, Lincoln Financial Group offers tailored solutions to address their unique needs and support employee well-being and productivity, including:
    Employee benefits: Leave management , supplemental health , life , disability , dental and vision insurance, and 401(k) and 403(b) group retirement plans appeal to the various types of support employees look to their employer to provide.