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States and Educational Publishers Shift Focus and Rebalance Priorities

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Workforce development, Career and Technical Education (CTE), teacher training and early literacy programs take center stage as K-12 education continues to be transformed

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A set of economic, demographic, social, and industry forces are making less traditional forms of education new priorities for states and school districts, and some educational publishers and edtech companies are responding by revising their texts and digital teaching products.

According to Publishing for the Prek-12 Market, 2024-2025, a just released report by Simba Information, the leading provider of market information on the educational instructional materials market, several developments are driving these trends. These include actions taken by states to prioritize programs that prepare students for the job market, and other initiatives to recruit, retain, train and fairly compensate educators to address teacher shortages and improve the quality of education. At the same time, there is a rise in homeschooling, virtual schools and charter schools, which reflect a growing preference for alternative educational pathways that are flexible and more personalized.

These changes are taking place against a backdrop of an education sector that is financially stable but remains vulnerable going forward. The good news is that enrollment numbers have stabilized and current funding for schools is secure. However, enrollment has still not recovered to its pre-pandemic levels, and although school finances are doing well, worries about the future remain, stemming from the end of the special pandemic (ESSER) funding, and a still uncertain future economy going into 2025.

As for the state of the instructional materials market itself, Simba has calculated that total sales reached $10.6 billion in calendar year 2023, up 3.83% over 2022; however, sales are forecast to slow in 2025. The report breaks down the size of that market by type of materials, such as basal curriculum, courseware, digital and other key segments. Simba reports that digital materials continue to grow vis a vis print, but at a slower rate than in the past

The report also examines how governments, school districts and publishers are responding to continuing problems with learning loss by providing more access to preschool and childcare services and giving extra attention to early literacy programs.  Other trends identified by Simba include a rise in interest and new required courses on financial literacy, media literacy and civics, and how AI is playing a significant role in both teacher preparation and in the use of AI-enabled learning products. Also examines is the increased national attention on how a high quality and properly aligned curriculum, both core and supplemental, can play a significant role in stemming ongoing learning losses.

The report also provides an in-depth look at the forces impacting the K-12 instructional materials industry, exploring matters such as the increase in revenue among public companies, the decline in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, and the continuing reduction of publicly held firms.

Publishing for the Prek-12 Market, 2024-2025 also profiles the leading companies that make up this sector. Specific businesses whose products, strategies and financials are examined include: Boxlight; Cambium Learning; Cengage; Discovery Education; Goodheart-Wilcox; HMH, Kahoot!; McGraw-Hill; Pearson, PowerSchool; Renaissance Learning; Savvas Learning; Scholastic and Stride

About Simba Information
Simba Information, a part of The Freedonia Group, is widely recognized as the authoritative source for market intelligence in the media and publishing industries. The company’s extensive information network delivers thoughtful, objective perspectives on the people, events and alliances shaping the industry. In addition, Simba Information assists clients and the press with analysis of publishing and media industry trends.

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The Hottest Dog Bronchial Health Supplement on Shopee in 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As a dog owner, you may have often heard your furry friend coughing, whether it’s a dry hack or a honking sound. Though it might seem trivial, these coughs can cause serious discomfort for your furry friend and create anxiety for you as a caring pet parent.

DOCTORBY’s BREATH CARE is a nutritional supplement designed to support bronchial health in dogs, currently gaining attention among many pet owners on Shopee.

Coughing in dogs can be triggered by various factors, including temperature fluctuations, strong air conditioning, and dust or debris inhaled during walks. Additionally, as dogs age, their bronchial immunity can weaken, leading to potential health issues.

BREATH CARE contains a blend of functional ingredients like the plant-based complex extract TF-343, magnesium, and propolis, which can help alleviate respiratory issues such as coughing and support the elimination of waste accumulated in the bronchial passages.[1] With a taste dogs love, it doubles as a treat, making it incredibly easy for pet owners to administer. Furthermore, it has passed heavy metal and toxicity tests, ensuring safety without the use of synthetic sweeteners or colorings.

Currently, BREATH CARE ranks as one of the top products in Shopee’s pet nutrition and supplement category. In May 2024, it achieved the number one sales position in the pet nutrition category on Shopee Singapore, garnering immense popularity. Shopee has reported a staggering 3,000% growth in sales compared to 2023. Notably, DOCTORBY has not only topped the charts on Shopee but has also held the number one position on Amazon Japan for 22 consecutive weeks, establishing itself as a leader in the South Korean pet nutrition market and rapidly expanding in the global market.

For cat owners, the cat-specific bronchial supplement, CAT BREATH CARE, is also enjoying tremendous popularity. Additionally, DOCTORBY offers a variety of health supplements, including ‘SKIN & COAT’ for skin support, ‘EYES CARE’ for eye health and tear stain improvement, and ‘HAIRBALL CARE’ to assist with hairball elimination in cats. In Singapore, DOCTORBY products are exclusively available on Shopee.

Enjoy fast delivery via Shopee’s reliable fulfillment services, with most orders arriving within 2 to 3 days for a satisfying shopping experience. Shopee also hosts monthly promotional events, such as Double Day and Pay Day, offering a range of exciting deals. Moreover, a special Mega Day event is planned for November 11, promising additional benefits for shoppers.

[1] Korean J. Food Sci. Technol. Vol.35, no.5, pp980-987 (2003)

 

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LG Display Succeeds in Developing World’s First Stretchable Display that Expands by 50 Percent

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SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today its unveiling of the world’s first Stretchable display capable of expanding up to 50%, the highest rate of elongation in the industry. At LG Science Park in Seoul on Nov. 8, the company demonstrated the panel at a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and research stakeholders involved in a Stretchable display national project.

Stretchable displays are seen as the ultimate free-form screen technology because they can be freely transformed into any shape, including by stretching, folding, and twisting.

The new prototype features a 12-inch screen that stretches up to 18 inches, while simultaneously delivering a high resolution of 100ppi (pixels per inch) and full red, green, and blue (RGB) color.

Compared to the first Stretchable display prototype unveiled in 2022, the new panel’s maximum elongation rate has more than doubled from 20% to 50%. This enhanced stretchability enables various display design possibilities, raising the technology’s potential competitiveness when commercialized.

By applying a number of new technologies, such as improving the properties of a special silicon material substrate used in contact lenses and developing a new wiring design structure, LG Display improved the panel’s stretchability and flexibility, exceeding the original national project’s target of 20% elongation.

In addition, by using a micro-LED light source of up to 40μm (micrometers), the new prototype’s strengthened durability means it can be repeatedly stretched over 10,000 times, maintaining clear image quality even in extreme environments such as exposure to low or high temperatures and external shocks.

Stretchable displays are not only thin and lightweight but also capable of adhering to irregularly curved surfaces like clothing and skin. They are expected to be widely applied in various industries, from fashion and wearables to mobility.

The company showcased numerous concepts for the application of Stretchable displays, including an automotive panel that stretches out into a convex shape and can be operated by hand as well as a wearable display attached to firefighters’ uniforms that provides real-time information.

LG Display was selected as the lead company for the national project to develop Stretchable displays in 2020 and since then has been conducting joint R&D with 19 domestic industry and research institutes. It is one of the major tasks of a wider project to develop core technologies for next-generation displays promoted by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) along with the Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology.

By successfully completing the project, LG Display has not only secured core technologies that can lead the next-generation display market but also contributed to localizing materials, components, and equipment as well as building an R&D infrastructure.

“We will continue to build a sustainable future display ecosystem through close cooperation between South Korean industry, academia, and research stakeholders,” said Soo-young Yoon, CTO and Executive Vice President of LG Display.

About LG Display

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

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Joo Yeon Jennifer Ha, Manager, Communication Team
Email: hjy05@lgdisplay.com 

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Stay Better in China: Tell the Beautiful China to the World

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NANCHANG, China, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): Komurcu Busra, an international student from Nanchang University, talks about her life in China. She felt the simplicity of Chinese countryside and pure beauty of nature here. She wants to tell the beautiful China to the world.

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