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Study.com Partners with Teach For America To Bring Test Prep Resources to Future Teachers

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the country schools and school districts are working to combat teacher shortages and to ensure that high-quality new teachers can successfully navigate the path to enter and lead classrooms each school year. On that path, in many communities, new teachers must demonstrate their qualifications through teacher certification exams. Today, Study.com, an award-winning learning platform, announces a partnership with Teach For America (TFA), a nonprofit that works to confront educational inequity by recruiting exceptional and diverse leaders to teach, tutor, and lead schools and systems. The partnership will support incoming TFA teachers as they prepare for and meet local certification requirements in the communities where they work.

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  • The partnership will support incoming TFA teachers as they prepare for and meet local certification requirements in the communities where they work.
  • "Every year Teach For America recruits thousands of emerging diverse leaders to teach in high need classrooms across the country.
  • "Study.com's research-backed teacher test prep and resources provide our new teachers important support, so that they can focus even more of their energy on the needs of their students and classrooms."
  • Keys to the Classroom is currently in 20 states, and Study.com has committed to donating over $4 million in test prep materials.

Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

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  • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
  • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

U.S House Hearing on Chinese Infiltration of American Agriculture Set for 11:30 AM Today

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.

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  • The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.
  • The groups call comes in the wake of countless lobbying firms delisting Chinese clients as lawmakers have weighed blacklisting firms lobbying for the Chinese.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.
  • Senators sent a similar letter to Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, last August.

Class Is in Session! Colossal Announces Voting Is Open for America's Favorite Teacher 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open to crown America's Favorite Teacher. The online competition is searching for one excellent educator to take the inaugural title, win $25,000 and a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest, all while supporting Teach For America in its mission to find, develop, and support equity-oriented leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open to crown America's Favorite Teacher.
  • We're thrilled to have the opportunity to honor these heroes through the America's Favorite Teacher competition."
  • –Mary Hagen, Colossal CEO
    Colossal CEO Mary Hagen stated, "Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of our society.
  • We're thrilled to have the opportunity to honor these heroes through the America's Favorite Teacher competition."

Student Leadership Network's Whole Girl Education National Conference Focuses on Closing the Gap in Gender Equity

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The annual conference in NYC brings together educators of girls and gender-expansive youth to deepen their practices to support and expand girls' leadership spaces.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2024) - Student Leadership Network , a nonprofit advancing educational equity for students in diverse, under-resourced communities nationwide, announces its second Whole Girl Education National Conference taking place on March 17-19, 2024.
  • Hosted at renowned girls' school, The Nightingale-Bamford School in New York City, the Whole Girl Education National Conference will explore Whole Girl theory and practice with distinguished speakers and innovative and inspiring breakout sessions designed by and for fellow education leaders.
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    This year's conference theme is "CLOSING THE GAP: The Role of Girls' Education in Creating a More Equitable World."
  • We are working together with educators across the nation to improve the quality of education and outcomes for girls and gender-expansive youth."

Moms For America Leads Convoy to Protest Border Crisis

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moms For America – a nationwide network of over half a million moms fighting for faith, family, and freedom – is playing a leading role in a massive convoy bound for the U.S.-Mexico border to demand that the federal government begin enforcing the country’s immigration laws and put an end to the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border.

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  • YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moms For America – a nationwide network of over half a million moms fighting for faith, family, and freedom – is playing a leading role in a massive convoy bound for the U.S.-Mexico border to demand that the federal government begin enforcing the country’s immigration laws and put an end to the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border.
  • The convoy, which set out today from Jacksonville, Florida, is bound for Yuma, Arizona, where participants will hold a rally on Saturday, February 3, at 4:00 p.m. MST.
  • “We’re doing this to send a message to policymakers – moms demand action to protect our children, our families, and our communities,” Fletcher continued.
  • To learn more about Moms for America, please visit momsforamerica.us .

Moms for America Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting for Faith, Family, and Freedom

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moms For America is celebrating 20 years of fighting for faith, family, and freedom with a star-studded summit and gala in Dallas, Texas from February 29 – March 2, 2024.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moms For America is celebrating 20 years of fighting for faith, family, and freedom with a star-studded summit and gala in Dallas, Texas from February 29 – March 2, 2024.
  • “We’re excited that so many freedom-loving personalities will be joining us to celebrate 20 years of advocacy, especially with so much at stake in 2024,” said Kimberly Fletcher, founder and president of Moms For America.
  • Tickets for MFA’s 20th Anniversary Summit & Gala can be purchased online , with an early-bird discount available until February 2.
  • The highlight of the summit will take place on Friday night, when Moms For America will host a celebration gala to mark the organization’s 20th anniversary.

Penn Foster Group Appoints Kermit Cook As New CEO

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Foster Group, a provider of digital and data-driven learning solutions that aim to prepare learners for in-demand skills and jobs, has appointed Kermit Cook as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cook will be responsible for the company's vision and strategy to create paths to greater economic mobility for learners. As a seasoned executive, Cook brings over two decades of experience in education, business, and finance to his new role.

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  • PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Foster Group, a provider of digital and data-driven learning solutions that aim to prepare learners for in-demand skills and jobs, has appointed Kermit Cook as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cook will be responsible for the company's vision and strategy to create paths to greater economic mobility for learners.
  • As a seasoned executive, Cook brings over two decades of experience in education, business, and finance to his new role.
  • "I am honored to join the team at Penn Foster Group.

Moms for America Thanks Gov. Abbott for Securing the Border, Protecting Women and Children Moms For America Stands With Texas

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Abbott, for your courageous commitment to protecting American families.

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  • Abbott, for your courageous commitment to protecting American families.
  • The Biden administration’s refusal to secure the southern border has resulted in a devastating scourge of crime, including human trafficking, cartel violence, and deadly drug smuggling.
  • “Border security is an issue of special concern to moms due to the many ways open borders negatively impact our children and our families.
  • Abbott, Moms For America stands behind you 1,000% in your fight to secure the border and protect innocent women and children.

Trump Puts Families First in Exclusive Interview

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Moms For America released an exclusive podcast interview with the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Moms For America released an exclusive podcast interview with the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
  • In the interview, President Trump noted the importance of God in our lives and praised the critical work Moms For America is doing defending country and family.
  • President Trump shares his perspectives on the hot-button issues that matter most to moms across America, such as men playing women’s sports, genital mutilation of minors, threats to parental rights, and the fight against drugs and human trafficking.
  • “We’re so excited to show the world a side of President Trump that the news media isn’t interested in covering.