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Pam K. Crumpton brings education experience to manufacturing training at YKTA
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Pam K. Crumpton has moved from nearly three decades in education into an HR Training and Development Specialist role at YKTA in Madison, Alabama, where she is helping build workforce skills and connect students to manufacturing careers.
Kelly Leffler turns special needs advocacy into authorship and education
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Kelly Leffler, a Brighton, Colorado behavior technician and self-published author, is using education, advocacy, and personal storytelling to build a career centered on support and perseverance.
B’nai Torah expands Melton adult education with hybrid fall lineup
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B’nai Torah Congregation has launched its 2026-27 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning lineup in Boca Raton, adding hybrid and Zoom options across four local sites.
Fox Valley Virtual School beats expansion targets early
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Fox Valley Virtual School has already surpassed the main goals tied to a $640,000 federal expansion grant, including enrollment growth and district partnerships, more than a year ahead of schedule.
Student First Technologies completes second SOC 2 Type II audit
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Student First Technologies said it has passed a second SOC 2 Type II audit, adding another independent check on the security and privacy controls behind its education funding platforms.
Open Assessment Technologies launches TAO Studio for AI-assisted assessment authoring
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Open Assessment Technologies on Oct. 6 launched TAO Studio, a new AI-assisted workspace for creating, validating and managing digital assessment content.
Bee Line lands in Chicago Innovation Awards Top 100
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Bee Line has been named one of the Top 100 Finalists for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards after being selected from more than 350 nominees.
Serah Olekanma’s Green Eyes spotlights slavery, motherhood and freedom
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Historical fiction author Serah Olekanma’s Green Eyes has drawn attention for its Civil War-era story of an enslaved mother protecting her daughter in Virginia.
ISEFS launches in Barcelona at first EU course on endoscopic facial surgery
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The International Society of Endoscopic Facial Surgery will be founded in Barcelona on Oct. 16, 2026, during ENDOFACE Masters Barcelona, the European Union’s first course devoted entirely to endoscopic facial surgery.
American Fidelity ranks No. 36 on Fortune's 2026 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list
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Great Place To Work and Fortune named American Fidelity to the 2026 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the 10th time, placing the company at No. 36. The recognition highlights employee experience as a competitive advantage…
Cantor's Driving School expands in Nevada, claims largest statewide footprint
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Cantor’s Driving School says its Nevada operation has grown into the state’s largest, with 12 dual-controlled vehicles and 12 certified instructors serving Clark County.
Beyond Ride launches school, medical and wheelchair taxi services on Vashon Island
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Beyond Ride has expanded to Vashon Island with around-the-clock transportation for students, medical patients, seniors and wheelchair users.
Mary McGinty blends healthcare leadership with patient access and financial education
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Mary McGinty, director of Imaging, Pathology, and Morgue Services at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, is being highlighted for a career built on clinical expertise, operational leadership, and compassion.
Mary Kesselring highlights advocacy for students and wildlife
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Mary Kesselring, a retired special education educator and conservation advocate in Westminster, Maryland, is being featured for her work with neurodivergent students, monarch butterflies and community causes.
School leaders rank attendance, not violence, as top concern
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New data from Minga, based on surveys at four 2026 education conferences in Texas, Florida and California, found that attendance and tardiness outranked bullying, violence and cyberbullying by a wide margin.
Chicago NIL forum at UIC will coach athletes and families on contracts, taxes and future planning
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Opulentia and Alternative Careers in Sports Academy will host the Chicago NIL Playbook on Oct. 29 at the University of Illinois Chicago to help athletes and families evaluate NIL deals, protect income and plan beyond sports.
USC Marshall names Alexis Fink to lead its Center for Effective Organizations
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The USC Marshall School of Business has named technology and people-analytics veteran Alexis Fink, PhD, director of its Center for Effective Organizations.
Randall Wealth Management Group wins 2026 Quality Business Award in Lakewood
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Randall Wealth Management Group received the 2026 Quality Business Award for Best Financial Planner in Lakewood, California, recognizing the firm’s customer service, reviews and operational performance.
Genetic Alliance names Miguel del Campo global advisor to RISE
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Genetic Alliance has appointed pediatrician and clinical geneticist Miguel del Campo as Global Clinical and Scientific Advisor to RISE, its rare disease genomics program.
Building Bridges Education expands New England HBCU access program
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Building Bridges Education will host its 2026 HBCU program Oct. 14-16 in Boston and at Harvard University, reaching more than 2,500 students from over 90 New England high schools.
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