Florence 1 Schools and THE Pharmacy Launch Innovative Pharmacy Simulation at Poynor

October 1, 2026 5:05 PM

In a major step forward for career-ready healthcare education in the Pee Dee region, Florence 1 Schools has officially partnered with THE Pharmacy to launch a state-of-the-art pharmacy simulation lab at the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation in downtown Florence. Designed to reflect the daily operations of a modern retail pharmacy, the fully immersive facility gives high school students practical, real-world training. The comprehensive...

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New National Survey Shows Parents Are Prioritizing Early Academic Support as U.S. Reading Scores Decline

October 1, 2026 12:55 PM

Parents are increasingly taking a proactive approach to their children's education, with a new national survey commissioned by Huntington Learning Center and conducted by YouGov finding that among families whose children receive tutoring or supplemental academic support, nearly six in ten (58%) first began during elementary school. The findings come as new international data raise fresh concerns about academic readiness among U.S. students....

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AURP Honors Visionary Leaders and Communities with 2026 Awards of Excellence in Innovation

October 1, 2026 11:30 AM

The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) announced the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence in Innovation during the AURP International Conference in Dallas, recognizing outstanding leaders, organizations and communities advancing research, commercialization and innovation-driven economic development. Emceed by AURP Awards Chair Harry Brislin, Executive Director of Real Estate Services & Asset Management at the University of...

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ICUBA Names Chu H. Soh President and Chief Executive Officer

October 1, 2026 10:30 AM

The Independent Colleges and Universities Benefits Association (ICUBA) board of directors announced Thursday the appointment of Chu H. Soh as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 15. Soh, former president of the Tim Tebow Foundation, brings more than two decades of leadership across healthcare benefits, self-funded health plans and mission-driven organizations. He steps into the role as Florida's independent colleges,...

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Tenon(R) Medical Announces Full Commercial Launch of the SImmetry(R)+ SI Joint Fusion 3D Printed Lateral Screw Following Successful Alpha Launch

September 30, 2026 8:30 AM

Tenon Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNON) ("Tenon" or the "Company"), a company redefining care for patients with sacro-pelvic disorders, today announced the full commercial launch of its new titanium 3D- printed lateral screw as part of the SImmetry+ SI Joint Fusion System following the successful completion of the implant's Alpha launch. The limited Alpha launch, involving existing SImmetry users and new physicians, generated approximately $1.2...

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Florence 1 Schools' Compass Academy Receives America's Healthiest Schools Award

September 29, 2026 3:35 PM

For the second year in a row, Compass Academy has been named one of America's Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The Florence 1 Schools program provides educational and therapeutic services to children whose mental health, behavioral, and learning concerns make it difficult to succeed in a traditional school setting. Schools could be recognized in nine wellness topic areas. Compass Academy earned recognition in four...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Rising Stars Program Partner to Build Boston's Next Generation of Tradespeople

September 29, 2026 2:30 PM

The construction and trades industries face a defining challenge: a workforce that is aging and retiring faster than it can be replaced. Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) and the Rising Stars Program launched Trade Trailblazers this summer, bringing together BGCB's youth development and workforce readiness expertise with Rising Stars' industry connections to help Boston teens explore pathways into the union trades. The seven-week...

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Felix Nikolas Prehn Launches The Prehn Institute for Financial Education

September 29, 2026 11:39 AM

Felix Nikolas Prehn, an economist and former investment banker, has launched The Prehn Institute to continue and broaden the research and financial education work previously developed under Goat Academy. The institute publishes research on financial markets and provides instruction on how they work. It does not provide financial advice. Felix Nikolas Prehn Launches The Prehn Institute for Financial Education / Source: The Prehn Institute (EZ...

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Mission Increase Expands Nonprofit Training to Canada Through S.A. Foundation Partnership

September 29, 2026 9:00 AM

Mission Increase is expanding its nonprofit training into Canada by partnering with S.A. Foundation, an international organization that provides programs and services for young women who have been, or are at risk of becoming, sexually exploited or trafficked. Under the agreement, S.A. Foundation staff will receive training in fundraising and organizational health through Mi Academy. As Mission Increase extends its work into Canada, S.A....

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Essential Education Introduces New CASAS(R) Integration and CASAS Practice Plus(TM) to Accelerate Student Success in Adult Basic Education

September 28, 2026 6:15 PM

Essential Education announced two new tools designed to accelerate measurable skills gains on CASAS GOALS 2®: CASAS Practice Plus™ and a new integration developed in partnership with CASAS that feeds assessment results directly into CASAS GOALS Academy™ and CASAS Practice Plus. The new CASAS integration, available today, connects CASAS assessment results to the Essential Education platform, helping educators more easily move students from...

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Three Campuses, Three States, One Standard: Beonair Network Now Holds Three ACCSC School of Distinction Awards

September 28, 2026 12:15 PM

Ohio Media School - Columbus has been named a 2025-2026 School of Distinction by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), making it the third campus in the Beonair Network of Media Schools to earn the honor. Illinois Media School - Chicago and Colorado Media School - Denver each received the same recognition in their most recent accreditation cycles for the period of 2022-2023. Of 216 accreditation applications...

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Phenikaa University Announces VND 80 Billion STEM Investment, Launches International-Standard Planetarium

September 28, 2026 5:15 AM

Phenikaa University, a member of Phenikaa Group, a diversified Vietnamese conglomerate, has announced a VND 80 billion (approximately US$3 million) investment in STEM education in 2026. The University has also launched Phenikaa Planetarium, a new international-standard facility dedicated to astronomy education, public engagement with science and experiential learning. Phenikaa University campus, with Phenikaa Planetarium set against the twin...

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Florence 1 Schools Launches Community Impact Award, Honoring Help 4 Kids Florence as Inaugural Recipient

September 25, 2026 5:20 PM

Florence 1 Schools has officially launched the F1S Community Impact Award, a new district recognition designed to honor local organizations and partners whose exceptional efforts support students, families, and child wellness throughout Florence. The district proudly named Help 4 Kids Florence as the inaugural recipient of the award, celebrating the organization's dedicated work in fighting weekend hunger and providing essential resources to...

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Self Help Graphics & Art Announces 53rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, Co-Presented with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Featuring Los Lobos and La Santa Cecilia

September 24, 2026 12:00 PM

Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) today announced its 53rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, taking place block-party style on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 3 to 10 PM just outside its Boyle Heights home (on the block of Anderson Street, right outside of 1300 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033). This year's celebration is presented by SHG in collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the...

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Auost Introduces Resources Covering Au Pair Costs, Visas and Insurance for International Placements

September 24, 2026 7:30 AM

Auost, an online platform connecting au pairs with host families, has expanded its practical resources covering au pair costs, visa requirements, insurance and host-family responsibilities across Germany and other European countries. Finding a suitable match is only one part of arranging an au pair placement. Once a host family and an au pair decide to proceed, they must clarify several practical questions: How much pocket money should an au...

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Amber Book Expands California Supplemental Exam Prep with New Practice Tools Designed for How Architects Learn

September 22, 2026 7:00 AM

Amber Book, known for visual, animation-driven Architect Registration Exam® prep and continuing education, has expanded its California Supplemental Exam (CSE) Prep with a new suite of practice tools designed to meet candidates where the exam demands their best performance, beyond recall and what they've come to know with their ARE® prep and test-taking. Available immediately to all individual subscribers and included at no additional cost for...

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Global Schools Group Marks 25th Anniversary with S$100,000 Multi-Organisation Community Support

September 19, 2026 10:50 PM

Global Schools Group (GSG), recognised as the world's most awarded network of K-12 schools, has officially commenced its 25th anniversary celebrations by committing S$100,000 in philanthropic donations to support community initiatives across Singapore. The announcement was made alongside strategic plans to expand its global footprint by opening 20 new international campuses by 2030, targeting high-growth education markets across Asia and the...

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NIMCO, Inc. Reminds Schools and Communities to Order Classroom Supplies for Red Ribbon Week 2026

September 17, 2026 10:20 AM

As the official supplier of Red Ribbon Week products since 1987, NIMCO, Inc. is reminding schools, prevention coalitions, and community organizations nationwide to secure their classroom materials early for Red Ribbon Week 2026, taking place October 23-31. The National Family Partnership has announced the Red Ribbon Week 2026 theme, "Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™" The slogan was selected through NFP's national student contest...

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Discovery Education and Hanover Research Study Finds Strong Support for K-12 Career Readiness, Yet Classroom Experiences Remain Inconsistent

September 15, 2026 9:30 AM

Discovery Education today released Education Insights 2026-2027: Learning with Purpose, a national research report conducted with Hanover Research. Drawing on insights from more than 1,000 K-12 leaders, educators, and students across the U.S., the report shows a clear gap between career-readiness goals and classroom reality: students often form career interests well before high school, but experience career-connected learning later, and less...

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UNICO National Marks 103rd Convention, Installs New Leadership, and Delivers Over $250,000 in Scholarships, Grants, and Community Impact

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

UNICO National, the nation's largest Italian American service organization, celebrated its 103rd Annual Convention in Orlando, bringing together members, business leaders, veterans, educators and civic leaders from across the country for four days of leadership, fellowship, heritage and service. The convention marked a new chapter for the organization with the installation of Brian Guarco as National President and Steven Calantone as Executive...

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