Summer school

Unbridled Sanctuary Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Love for Horses

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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GREENVILLE, N.Y., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unbridled Sanctuary, at the forefront of protecting horses in need, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of unwavering dedication to equine rescue, rehabilitation, advocacy and education. Founded in 2004 by the visionary Susan Kayne, Unbridled has emerged as a groundbreaking force in the realm of equine protection, transforming the lives of countless horses and reshaping societal perceptions.

Key Points: 
  • At Unbridled Sanctuary, every horse is cherished, and every life is celebrated."
  • Through her tireless efforts and the power of storytelling, Kayne uses the stories of the horses at Unbridled Sanctuary to usher in a new era of ethical engagement with equines.
  • The Annual Gala serves as a vital lifeline for Unbridled Sanctuary, enabling the organization to continue its life-saving work.
  • For more information about Unbridled Sanctuary, the Annual Gala, or to support their mission, please visit www.unbridledsanctuary.org
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Elevate K-12 Announces Summer School LIVE for 2024 to help schools complement their students' continued learning

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevate K-12, the leading provider of LIVE teaching to students in classrooms across the nation, has expanded to offer remarkable teaching all year with Summer School LIVE, offering a reprieve to district teachers and providing needed support to deserving students.

Key Points: 
  • Contrary to more traditional summer school models that recruit local educators to conduct class sessions throughout the summer, Summer School LIVE broadens the image of what summer school can be.
  • Used as a complement, supplement or replacement to traditional summer school, Summer School LIVE enables districts to expand their offering without calling back their regular teachers.
  • "Summer School LIVE provides additional resources for students seeking reinforcement and readiness, acceleration, enrichment, test prep and exploration of personal interests, without taxing limited district resources."
  • Remedial education is an important part of Elevate K-12's Summer School LIVE offering, but there are many other courses offered as well.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Transdisciplinary School partners with the University of Arizona to take transdisciplinary learning to new international heights

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-first, award-winning UTS Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) sees undergraduate students from across 26 different disciplines come together to collaborate and work with industry partners on real-world briefs to solve complex problems, start businesses, and get ready for a future where they will have, on average, seventeen different employers across five different careers[1].

Key Points: 
  • These skills are highly sought after in today's employment marketplace, often skyrocketing graduates of the BCII to success in a range of industries.
  • Franke Honors College, which is the home for the BCII at UA, have a lot in common," Professor Tomitsch says.
  • "We want to create the same passion and contagion – the same secret sauce at the University of Arizona that we have here in Sydney.
  • The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is one of Australia's leading universities of technology.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Transdisciplinary School partners with the University of Arizona to take transdisciplinary learning to new international heights

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-first, award-winning UTS Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) sees undergraduate students from across 26 different disciplines come together to collaborate and work with industry partners on real-world briefs to solve complex problems, start businesses, and get ready for a future where they will have, on average, seventeen different employers across five different careers[1].

Key Points: 
  • These skills are highly sought after in today's employment marketplace, often skyrocketing graduates of the BCII to success in a range of industries.
  • Franke Honors College, which is the home for the BCII at UA, have a lot in common," Professor Tomitsch says.
  • "We want to create the same passion and contagion – the same secret sauce at the University of Arizona that we have here in Sydney.
  • The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is one of Australia's leading universities of technology.

ICCO Ranking: Pomilio Blumm - World's Top Communication Company in Growth Rate

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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According to the annual International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) ranking, Pomilio Blumm has emerged as the world's premier communication company for growth rate*.

Key Points: 
  • According to the annual International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) ranking, Pomilio Blumm has emerged as the world's premier communication company for growth rate*.
  • The institutional communication agency leads the list compiled by the ICCO, which comprises 40 associations representing 82 countries worldwide and over 3,000 public relations firms.
  • According to PRovoke, the specialised website that published ICCO's data, Pomilio Blumm achieved these results by successfully securing international contracts, resulting in extremely positive financial outcomes.
  • That's why we believe it is essential to continue investing in research and innovation to anticipate future communication trends’’, explains Franco Pomilio, President of Pomilio Blumm.

African American Policy Forum to host 4th Annual Critical Race Theory Summer School

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the African American Policy Forum will kick off its fourth annual Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School, convening some of the nation's leading scholars on race and racism to discuss the growing threats of book bans, censorship of Black history and attacks on critical tools for racial justice, like Affirmative Action, by an illiberal Supreme Court.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the African American Policy Forum will kick off its fourth annual Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School , convening some of the nation's leading scholars on race and racism to discuss the growing threats of book bans, censorship of Black history and attacks on critical tools for racial justice, like Affirmative Action, by an illiberal Supreme Court.
  • Just last week, Florida announced new educational standards that would reshape the way K-12 students are able to learn about slavery in an attempt to whitewash America's racial past and obstruct a multiracial democratic future.
  • Participants may register for more than a dozen virtual sessions across five days to help inspire, energize and activate themselves and others.
  • Featured speakers include: President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Janai Nelson, American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah Archer, new Rainbow/PUSH president Rev.

Parkinson's Disease Patients Gain Knowledge, Tools & Plans at One-of-a-Kind Summer School Designed to Improve Quality of Life

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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KENMORE, Wash., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parkinson's Disease (PD) Summer School starts Monday, July 31 through August 4 at Bastyr University in Kenmore; turn-out is expected to be the highest on record. This year the team will host a unique PD School Alumni Intensive weekend from Friday August 4 - August 6.

Key Points: 
  • People living with Parkinson's disease are learning how to reduce symptoms and regain function with the latest scientific information at Parkinson's Disease Summer School hosted at Bastyr University in Kenmore Washington.
  • KENMORE, Wash., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parkinson's Disease (PD) Summer School starts Monday, July 31 through August 4 at Bastyr University in Kenmore; turn-out is expected to be the highest on record.
  • Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, Ph.D., an acclaimed clinical researcher specializing in the study of Parkinson's disease, leads PD Summer School.
  • "Parkinson's Disease Summer School participants and their partners go home with biologically plausible, real-world actions they can use," says Dr. Mischley.

"Cambridge of the East" shines: Global-minded Zhejiang University plays a growing role in pushing SDGs

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Hundreds of scientists -- including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and Alumni, ministers of science and technology, and dignitaries from all over the world -- gathered in an online and offline meeting in Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern coastal province of Zhejiang.

Key Points: 
  • The offline event was held at one of China's most desirable universities, Zhejiang University (ZJU), which renowned British scientist Dr. Joseph Needham hailed as "Cambridge of the East".
  • As a leading comprehensive research university, ZJU's research achievements in many basic science fields contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • His innovative approach has boosted growth and yield of several fruits, increasing farmers' income as well as protecting natural resources.
  • The online meeting played a role in promoting cross-institutional knowledge sharing in the Asia-Pacific region and solutions to major global challenges.

NEWNESS Puts the CARE in Skincare with Skincare Summer School

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEWNESS, a social livestreaming platform that celebrates authenticity in the beauty industry, today announced Skincare Summer School — a new series that is breaking down barriers (just not skin barriers!)

Key Points: 
  • Skincare Summer School welcomes all opinions and recommendations as a valued part of the lesson plan.
  • With Skincare Summer School, I get to engage with brands in this same approachable way."
  • Through Skincare Summer School, participants are given the opportunity to chat with leading skincare brands via fun and educational content, alongside like-minded "skintellectuals."
  • "One of our goals with Skincare Summer School is to help bridge the gap in trust between beauty seekers and brands," said Jenny Qian, Founder and CEO of NEWNESS.

Transforming Education for the Real-world: No subjects, no classrooms, no exams

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Education in Motion (EiM), the education provider behind some of today's most forward-thinking schools around the world, announced that it has made a significant minority investment in School of Humanity, which reimagines the high school experience with a focus on future-readiness by offering personalised, interdisciplinary, competency-based, real-world learning paths and industry leader mentorships.

Key Points: 
  • School of Humanity's innovative pedagogy and online-first engagement models are completely aligned with that task and our vision for the future of education."
  • It offers three online learning programs: a four-year High School; Ascend, its After School offering; and a six-week Summer School.
  • Education in Motion (EiM) aspires to be the global leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future, inspiring generations of learners to Live Worldwise.
  • Today, EiM's portfolio includes Dulwich College International, Dulwich International High School, Dehong , Green School International, Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Wo Hui Mandarin, and EiM Ventures.