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Counslr Expands into Michigan, Partnering with Dearborn Heights District 7 to Increase Mental Health Support Services

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today that it has expanded its support in the State of Michigan through a partnership with the Dearborn Heights District 7 School District.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today that it has expanded its support in the State of Michigan through a partnership with the Dearborn Heights District 7 School District.
  • Both students and faculty will now have access to the Counslr app, which includes unlimited texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, available on-demand, 24/7/365.
  • “Partnering with Counslr to provide on-demand, text messaged mental health support comes at a time when we continue to see both a rise in the need for mental health support, and in students’ increased use of a mobile devices,” said Kellie Finnie, Ph.D., Director of Curriculum and Innovation.
  • “As the need for mental health support continues to grow, we are seeing an increase in federal and state grant initiatives that are available to support innovative wellness resources.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in the Highly Desirable Ontario Ranch Master Plan

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Crestview, in the highly desirable Ontario Ranch master plan in Ontario, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Crestview, in the highly desirable Ontario Ranch master plan in Ontario, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411582214/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community, Crestview, in the highly desirable Ontario Ranch master plan in Ontario, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments.

First Student Launches Six New Electric School Buses in Pennsylvania from EPA Round One Funding

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, First Student, the leading school transportation provider in North America, and proven industry leader in electrification, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Steelton-Highspire School District celebrating the deployment of the first electric school buses (ESB) in Pennsylvania funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program.

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  • Steelton-Highspire is replacing six of the school district's seven buses with First Student's electric emissions-free buses.
  • Replacing just one diesel school bus with an electric one can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54,000 pounds annually.
  • First Student currently operates more than 330 electric school buses in North America, having already covered over 3 million miles of zero emission service.
  • The EPA's Clean School Bus Program provides funding to school districts to assist with the costs of replacing fossil fuel-powered school buses with zero-emission vehicles.

Edustaff Partners with Phoenix-Talent School District

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edustaff is excited to partner with Phoenix-Talent School District to provide substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the district's schools.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edustaff is excited to partner with Phoenix-Talent School District to provide substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the district's schools.
  • This transition will help the Phoenix-Talent School District develop a larger pool of substitutes to better serve the needs of their students and schools.
  • This partnership will assist the district in many ways, by:
    "Phoenix-Talent Schools is excited to announce our partnership with Edustaff for our substitute services beginning next school year!
  • We are looking forward to a positive partnership with Phoenix-Talent School District and a great school year.

Philadelphia's Youth Workforce System Reimagined

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Philadelphia (the City), the School District of Philadelphia (the District), and Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) today announced they are aligning to better support the career development of Philadelphia's youth. "Career Connected Learning PHL" (C2L-PHL) is a new city-wide youth workforce initiative that will integrate and streamline work-based learning activities, thereby broadening opportunities for Philadelphia youth to achieve career success.

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  • "Career Connected Learning PHL" (C2L-PHL) is a new city-wide youth workforce initiative that will integrate and streamline work-based learning activities, thereby broadening opportunities for Philadelphia youth to achieve career success.
  • The initiative is a significant step forward for Philadelphia's youth workforce system, reinforcing the city's commitment to providing high-quality, career-connected learning activities for young people.
  • "This partnership signifies an important investment in our youth, one that we hope engages them in Philadelphia's workforce and economy for generations to come."
  • This collaboration signifies a turning point towards establishing a more streamlined, impactful, and equitable youth workforce system for the future of Philadelphia."

HeyTutor To Deliver High-Impact, In-Person Tutoring to School District of Palm Beach County

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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HeyTutor, one of the largest in-person tutoring companies in the United States, announces its selection as an approved provider of in-person, high-impact tutoring services for the School District of Palm Beach.

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  • HeyTutor, one of the largest in-person tutoring companies in the United States, announces its selection as an approved provider of in-person, high-impact tutoring services for the School District of Palm Beach.
  • “We are thrilled the School District of Palm Beach County is investing in high-dosage tutoring for its students, who are struggling with the post-pandemic learning loss,” said HeyTutor CEO Jennifer Sheffield.
  • Selecting HeyTutor marks a pivotal step toward enhancing the educational environment in the school district through intensive dedicated tutoring in the classroom.
  • For more information about HeyTutor and its partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, visit https://heytutor.com/ .

Missouri School District Selects PowerSchool to Simplify and Modernize Hiring Process

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Carthage R-9 School District in Carthage, Missouri selected PowerSchool Applicant Tracking , part of the Educator Recruitment Cloud , as its new K-12 applicant software.

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  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Carthage R-9 School District in Carthage, Missouri selected PowerSchool Applicant Tracking , part of the Educator Recruitment Cloud , as its new K-12 applicant software.
  • Once Applicant Tracking is fully implemented, Carthage R-9 will be able to navigate the hiring process quickly and more easily.
  • “Adding Applicant Tracking is a welcome improvement for our district because our hiring supervisors will now be able to screen candidates much quicker,” said Matt Arnold, Director of Human Resources, Carthage R-9 School District.
  • It also provides an enhanced experience for job seekers, with smooth communication and scheduling features, which ensure a more professional hiring process with less friction.

Reading School District Partners with Zum to Enhance Student Transportation

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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READING, Pa., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reading School District has announced plans to enter into a five-year transportation contract with Zūm , a leader in modern student transportation, to operate 64 school bus routes.

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  • READING, Pa., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reading School District has announced plans to enter into a five-year transportation contract with Zūm , a leader in modern student transportation, to operate 64 school bus routes.
  • RSD joins a roster of school districts—including the Los Angeles Unified School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and Seattle Public Schools—that are partnering with Zum for enhanced transportation solutions.
  • Additionally, Zum provides RSD staff with real-time data and performance reports, facilitating transparent, data-driven decisions regarding student transportation.
  • "Reading School District prioritizes the health, safety and equity of its diverse student population, and Zum shares these core values," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.

CARDINAL CREDIT UNION HOSTS COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD PANTRY

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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MENTOR, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cardinal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving the community through high-performance banking products and services, is tackling hunger in the Willoughby-Eastlake School District along with Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt through its food drive benefiting the W-E Care Food Pantry.  Twenty-five qualified donors will receive a chance for a meet and greet with Hunt, who is a graduate of Willoughby South High School.

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  • "Cardinal Credit Union was founded on a mission to serve the community and our motto is People Helping People," said Christine Blake, CEO, Cardinal Credit Union.
  • "What better way for us to give back during this holiday season than to host a food drive for families and individuals who are suffering from food insecurity.
  • Partnering with the W-E Care Food Pantry, Cardinal and Kareem Hunt are uniting to make a difference in the lives of in-need members of our community."
  • The W-E Care Food Pantry, located within the Northern Career Institute - Eastlake Campus, provides meals and supplies to families who require assistance.

Access Point Signs Thirty New Apprentices in Missouri During National Apprenticeship Week with Focus on Tech Careers for Underrepresented Populations

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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This newest cohort brings Access Point's total apprentice program in Missouri to nearly 200 students and coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, a national effort organized by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

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  • This newest cohort brings Access Point's total apprentice program in Missouri to nearly 200 students and coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, a national effort organized by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
  • Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor providing tech opportunities to students from underrepresented populations.
  • Access Point was also formally recognized by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship in Missouri with signed, approved Registered Apprenticeship standards.
  • Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber President and CEO, noted that Access Point "is helping create good-paying jobs and establish long-term apprenticeship partnerships.