Optima Academy Online Outpaces National i-Ready Growth Benchmarks in Reading and Math

Optima Academy Online (OAO) announced that its students exceeded i-Ready's national Typical Growth benchmarks in both reading and math for the 2025–26 school year. School-wide median progress reached 120% of Typical Growth in reading and 104% in math, with additional students meeting...

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 9:10 am

Mental Health Clinicians and Parents Identify Essential Criteria for Evaluating Teen Treatment Programs

During a recent panel, Hillside® outlined what families should look for in a mental health program for teenagers, highlighting family involvement, individualized care and trust-building as the traits that distinguish effective treatment from programs that work with a teen in isolation....

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 8:05 am

Charlotte's ADU Boom Creates New Demand for Entry Door Solutions in Backyard Homes

A new city loan program and a statewide mandate are accelerating the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) boom in Charlotte, North Carolina. Homeowners are turning to Renewal by Andersen, one of the top-rated door replacement companies in the area, for quality entry doors. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept....

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:05 am

Why California Parents Should Prioritize Early Enrollment for a Summer STEM Adventure

AstroCamp, an overnight program in Southern California centered on hands-on STEM adventure activities, opens public enrollment for its 2027 summer season on October 1. Families who enroll within the first month can take advantage of a $250 discount, while those who enroll through January...

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:00 am

Ideal Option Releases 2025 Patient Outcomes Annual Report, Highlighting Life-Saving Treatment as New Mexico Defies the National Decline in Overdose Deaths

New data show 96% opioid abstinence rates among long-term patients, even as New Mexico is one of only a handful of states where overdose deaths rose in 2025. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment...

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:00 am

A Community Gathers for Ostomy Awareness Day Amid Threat to Medical Supplies

UOAA hosts Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k and leads advocacy action for National Ostomy Awareness Day. BIDDEFORD, Maine, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, people from all walks of life will rally together under the theme "One Community - Stronger Together"...

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 2:52 pm

Riverside County Foster Agencies Address Training Barriers That Deter Prospective Parents

Riverside County foster agencies, such as Knotts Family Agency, are addressing training and access barriers that keep prospective parents from beginning the application process to foster a child, even as a statewide shortage of licensed providers leaves fewer options for children waiting...

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 11:38 am

Thailand Steps Into the Global Spotlight at TIFF 2026 as Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Advances Its Film Location and Film Tourism Strategy

the "Amazing Location: From Scene to Scenic" campaign, TAT showcased Thailand's diverse locations, experienced crews, production infrastructure, competitive incentives, and cultural richness, while connecting film production to the growing potential of set-jetting and film-inspired travel....

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 11:30 am

Cisneros Brothers Home Services Ranked #1 Plumber in Riverside for 2026

BusinessRate recognition is based on verified Google Reviews and customer feedback in the Riverside 92507 area. RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cisneros Brothers Home Services has been recognized by BusinessRate as the #1 ranked plumber in Riverside, 92507 for...

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 9:57 am

ClassMate by World Book Earns ESSA Tier 4 Certification from Digital Promise for Research-Based Design

Certified by Digital Promise, ClassMate offers a research-backed solution for building knowledge and strengthening literacy in middle schools. CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- World Book announced today that ClassMate, its reading and learning platform for middle schools, has...

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 8:00 am

In the Midst of Murder a Compassionate Meal Brings Hope

In the midst of violence, the James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy in Indianapolis offers children and families free fresh chef inspired dinners. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 3 hours south of Chicago, over 9,109 violent crimes (murder, robbery, domestic...

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 7:15 am

APIA Scholars Announces Academic Year 2026-2027 Scholarship Cohort

APIA Scholars is proud to announce that for the 2026-2027 academic year, we are supporting over 1,000 students pursuing higher education across the United States and Pacific with scholarships and additional grant opportunities. Among these Scholars, the new AY2026-2027 cohort features 493...

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 6:00 am

MARIO & COURTNEY LOPEZ STEP INTO "THE BALANCING ACT®" AS NEW CO-HOSTS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS. Season Premieres Oct. 23 on Lifetime® with Celebrity Guest Daisy Fuentes

Special Episode to Air on September 25. POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrandStar announced today that Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez will co-host and executive produce "The Balancing Act." The new season premieres on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 a.m. ET on...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 1:57 pm

Falcon Structures Launches Men's and Women's ADA-Accessible Container Restroom Floor Plan with Climate Control for Large Jobsites & High-Capacity Spaces

Not enough restrooms for a lot of people is a permitting problem as much as a comfort one. Falcon Structures' new container-based floor plan solves both: a climate-controlled, ADA-accessible restroom rated for 40 men and 40 women, built from a 40-foot high-cube container and engineered to...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 1:13 pm

College Is in Session, and Vending Machines are Filling Gaps in Student Healthcare Access

A national grant program from the American College Health Foundation and the American Society for Emergency Contraception is helping colleges install wellness vending machines offering over-the-counter medication, hygiene essentials, and more. SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 24, 2026...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 12:10 pm

New ICE Use-of-Force Cases Echo Questions Raised in Guy L. Smith's HAITI: The American Dilemma!

Austin shooting of a DoorDash driver and mistaken detention of a U.S. citizen in Evanston sharpen the book's questions about immigration enforcement, due process, political responsibility and Christian conscience. GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two recent...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 11:22 am

Waterloo Gin Launches "Pour Pink" Campaign in Partnership with Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Waterloo Gin, the award-winning premium American-style craft gin brand, is launching Pour Pink, a month-long national campaign benefiting Susan G. Komen, one of the world's leading non-profit breast cancer organizations, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 11:00 am

Record-Breaking Presales Stoke Anticipation For Malcolm Guite's 'The Coming Of Arthur'

Rabbit Room Press Set for November 9 Release of Second Volume in Heralded Merlin's Isle Series NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Coming of Arthur, the second of four volumes in renowned British poet and priest Malcolm Guite's masterwork, Merlin's Isle: An...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 10:58 am

U.S. Veterans Magazine names Golden Gate University a 2026 Top Veteran School

U.S. Veterans Magazine named Golden Gate University a 2026 Top Veteran School in recognition of the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service, which supports veterans from enrollment through career transition. GGU integrates AI across all programs and provides onboarding...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 9:30 am

The Undefeated Tribe to Award More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes Through 2026 Fall Transformation Challenge

Independent Crunch Fitness franchisee celebrates 500,000-member milestone by putting money behind its mission to make fitness more accessible and transform lives AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchise...

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 9:00 am