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Teaching Strategies Launches Pre-K Curriculum that Pairs Play with Explicit Math and Literacy Instruction

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Informed by Strong Research and Educator Insights, New Curriculum Designed to Meet the Unique Needs of Young Learners, Teachers, and Families in the Critical Year Before Kindergarten

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Teaching Strategies, the leading developer of early childhood education solutions including the nation’s top-rated, most widely-used curriculum, The Creative Curriculum®, has launched a first-of-its-kind curriculum tailored to meet the needs of young learners, teachers, and families in the critical year before kindergarten. 

The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K leverages a whole-child approach that combines learning through hands-on, play-based studies with daily, explicit, and focused reading and math instruction to ensure students build the fundamental skills and experiences that will set them up for long-term academic success. It is rooted in decades of research on developmentally appropriate practices in learning and informed by over 45 years of insights from early childhood educators.

“We know children begin building a foundation for success in reading and math long before they enter kindergarten. We also know children learn best through inquiry and investigation,” said Dr. Nicol Russell, chief academic officer at Teaching Strategies. “That’s why we have evolved our curriculum to make more explicit to the teacher the daily focus on literacy skills like phonological awareness and mathematical concepts like connecting numerals and quantities and to do so in ways that are still enjoyed by children and nurture their social and emotional development.”

Among the highlights, The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K:

Embraces the science of reading. Today, just one in three fourth-grade students across the nation is proficient in reading, signaling an urgent need to build a strong foundation of reading and writing skills even before kindergarten. Rooted in the science of reading, the curriculum:promotes functional literacy through project-based studies that give children authentic reasons to read and write;develops children’s phonological and phonemic awareness through developmentally appropriate engagement;individualizes learning for each child through intentional, small-group language and literacy experiences; andprovides meaningful read-alouds and book discussions that nurture a love of reading.Addresses each child’s diverse, unique needs. The curriculum supports educators to create a classroom filled with experiences that honor children’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It also provides valuable insight into a child’s progress and development to help meet the needs of every learner, including those with disabilities.

Inspires joyful learning. The project-based, hands-on curriculum is designed to spark children’s discovery, inquiry, and curiosity, while also building the confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills essential for academic and life success.

Saves teachers valuable time. The curriculum includes a user-friendly, digital platform that streamlines everyday tasks to help teachers maximize their time with their students. The curriculum allows teachers to:plan lessons for up to an entire year in a few clicks;view and customize daily resources;individualize instruction for all students with guided recommendations;document children’s learning progress in real time; connect with their peers through an online professional learning community of over 100,000 engaged educators; andreceive in-the-moment guidance from hundreds of microlearning videos as they prepare to facilitate activities.Connects the home and classroom. The curriculum makes it easy for educators to share classroom resources directly with families to help them support their children’s learning at home. Families have access to a mobile app that allows them to communicate with teachers, view those resources, and view videos of how to model activities with their children.

The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K builds on the strong foundation laid by The Creative Curriculum®, which is used by 90% of Head Start programs and by 4 out of 5 of the largest school districts. The curriculum is part of a connected ecosystem of early education solutions, which also includes assessment, reporting and analytics, family engagement, and professional development offerings.

About Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies® is the leading provider of early childhood curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement solutions. Its products, including the most widely used curriculum and assessment solutions, The Creative Curriculum® and GOLD®, are found in over 270,000 classrooms and more than 80 countries around the world and reach over 4 million children each year. A trusted partner and advocate for the early education community for 45 years, today Teaching Strategies connects teachers, children and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences, insightful data, stronger family partnerships, and robust professional learning through SmartTeach™, the leading early learning platform. Learn more at www.teachingstrategies.com.

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Omoda and Google Cloud Partner to Revolutionize Online Fashion Shopping with Generative AI

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New AI-powered conversational shopping experience brings boutique personalization to the digital retail spacePersonalized style searches powered by Google Cloud’s gen AI transform online shopping into a boutique experience

AMSTERDAM and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omoda, a leading Dutch fashion retailer, and Google Cloud today announced a collaboration to transform Omoda’s online shopping experience with AI. Leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge generative AI tools, Omoda launched ‘Omoda Stylist’, a conversational AI agent and ‘Discover the Look’, a feature that reimagines online fashion browsing by helping customers find entire outfits rather than individual items. This approach aims to make fashion exploration more inspiring by enabling shoppers to visualize different styling options.

Omoda believes that showcasing complete outfits sparks creativity and inspires customers to see how individual pieces can work in a variety of looks. With the help of Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, and using Gemini models, multimodal embeddings, and Vector Search, Omoda has created a shopping experience similar to having a personal stylist at hand. By using natural language search, customers can effortlessly describe their ideal outfit—such as “a bohemian wedding look” or “smart casual workwear”—and receive curated suggestions that reflect their preferences, body type, and favorite brands. This holistic approach not only improves discoverability but also provides richer insights into styling, fit, and occasions.

“With this collaboration, we’re taking a major step toward fulfilling our vision of bringing the warmth and personalization of boutique shopping to the online world,” said Ewoud Friedlink, CTO, Omoda. “Google Cloud’s generative AI tools are helping us go beyond transactions to inspire our customers, making online shopping an engaging and highly personalized experience. By the end of 2024, we anticipate that 90% of product content—such as descriptions and recommendations—will be AI-generated.”

Innovation driving conversion and loyalty
Omoda’s newly launched conversational AI feature is just the first phase of a broader vision to create a fully immersive and personalized fashion shopping experience. Results from recent tests demonstrate the significant impact generative AI can have on customer engagement:

Higher conversion rates: Customers who engage with the ‘Discover the Look’ feature convert at a rate 2.5 times higher than those who don’t.Enhanced customer inspiration: The new feature, supported by Google Cloud, provides customers with intuitive, natural language searches to deliver personalized outfit recommendations.Intelligent brand matching: Recommendations include items from favorite or complementary brands, ensuring a tailored shopping experience that aligns with customers’ brand preferences.

“By combining Google Cloud’s generative AI with Omoda’s structured data and deep retail expertise, we’re enabling the next era of personalized retail,” said Joost Smit, Head of Benelux, Google Cloud. “This partnership exemplifies how AI can enhance consumer experiences while driving tangible business outcomes for retailers. We’re thrilled to support them on their journey, driving longer-term customer loyalty while bridging the gap between convenience, sustainability, and personalization.”

At the heart of Omoda’s transformation is its robust data infrastructure, powered by Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Looker Studio. These tools ensure structured, real-time data availability, enabling AI-driven recommendations and insights. While the conversational search feature is already live, Omoda is working on next steps, including avatar-based outfit visualization and wardrobe integration.

About Google Cloud
Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated, and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models, and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.

About Omoda
Omoda, established in 1875, is the inspiring fashion retailer of the Netherlands. Combining a personalized boutique experience with the convenience of a large retailer, Omoda is the ultimate destination for fashion enthusiasts. With 33 physical stores, the Omoda app, and online shops in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, there is always a store nearby for customers. Since August 2021, Omoda has evolved into a full-fledged fashion retailer, offering not just shoes, bags, and accessories but also clothing for men, women, and children. Omoda, the fashion store that loves you back.

 

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BankShift Files International Patents to Revolutionize Embedded Banking Technology

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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ShiftCents, Inc., also known as BankShift, an emerging leader in embedded banking innovation, is proud to announce the submission of an international patent application for its revolutionary Brand On Banking technology. This milestone builds on the company’s success in securing non-provisional patent-pending status in the United States in early 2024, further underscoring BankShift’s commitment to protecting its intellectual property on a global scale while addressing the growing demand for embedded banking solutions that enable financial institutions and brands to deepen consumer engagement and foster loyalty.

 

BankShift empowers financial institutions to white-label their consumer banking products for brands, driving new engagement, value, and loyalty. By leveraging this proprietary solution, financial institutions can distribute banking products within traditionally non-financial experiences, delivering modernized customer experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The market for embedded banking is primed for transformation, representing a $1.5 trillion global fintech opportunity. Traditional financial institutions and brands are actively seeking solutions to seamlessly integrate banking services into their consumer ecosystems, creating deeper relationships and actionable data insights. BankShift is uniquely positioned to meet this need, offering a full-stack, turnkey solution that stands apart from conventional banking-as-a-service providers by enabling direct customer experience management while ensuring regulatory fidelity.

“We’re excited to take this next step in securing our innovation internationally,” said Rob Thacher, Founder and CEO of BankShift. “Our technology, already patent-pending in the United States, positions financial institutions and brands to build stronger, more personalized consumer relationships while driving significant growth together. This international patent filing reinforces our mission to modernize embedded banking and protect the value we bring to our partners.”

BankShift’s Market Impact

Problem: Brands seek to stand out and deepen their connection with consumers by building financial relationships that provide valuable data and insights, ultimately driving sales and retention. However, financial institutions often lack the modern infrastructure and expertise needed to enable embedded banking.Solution: BankShift is a turnkey solution for financial institutions to distribute banking products within traditionally non-financial experiences, maintaining regulatory fidelity while enabling third parties to grow their business and enhance customer experiences to foster loyalty.

BankShift invites financial institutions and popular brands to explore the possibilities unlocked by its embedded banking technology. Consult with them today to learn more about how BankShift can revolutionize your embedded banking offering and elevate your brand presence.

About BankShift:

BankShift is an embedded banking platform built on a banking-as-a-platform model, designed by experts in digital-first innovation. Featuring patent-pending technology, BankShift enables financial institutions to seamlessly integrate banking products into traditionally non-financial experiences. The platform empowers financial institutions and third-party brands to unlock new revenue streams, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster authentic customer loyalty. By redefining the way financial services blend with brand experiences, BankShift creates lasting connections that enhance consumer engagement and elevate everyday financial interactions.

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Bernice Gardner
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BankShift
bernice@bankshift.com

 

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Vantage Markets Extends Deposit Bonus to Copy Trading Accounts

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PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Markets, a leader in online trading solutions, has expanded its popular Deposit Bonus promotion to include Copy Trading Accounts, enhancing opportunities for Signal Providers and Copiers to boost their trading potential. With a thriving community of over 69,000 copy traders as of December 2024, this initiative underscores Vantage’s dedication to empowering traders globally.

The Deposit Bonus rewards new and existing users with additional credit on their first and subsequent deposits. Upon deposit, users in selected countries may be awarded complimentary credits, the maximum amount varies regionally, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.

This initiative allows traders, both Signal Provider and Copies, to:

Ability to select and copy strategies from our diverse range of traders with a wide array of products in their portfolio.Access greater market exposure with enhanced capital via additional credits on the first and subsequent deposits.Develop trading skills through increased market participation.Unlock opportunities for higher potential profits.

Getting started with the Deposit Bonus is simple:

Open a Copy Trading Account: Available for both Signal Providers and Copiers.Make Your First Deposit: Receive up to $500 in complimentary bonus credits (base currency).Make Subsequent Deposits: Enjoy a bonus on additional deposits, capped based on your region.

Austin Law, Vantage Markets Copy Trading Project Manager, shared, “The growth in our Copy Traders is a testament to the strength of our app offerings. We are excited to give users even greater potential to trade their favorite products. This enhancement underscores our commitment to fostering a vibrant and rewarding trading community.”

The program will be a permanent feature in Vantage Markets’ expanding suite of benefits, providing both seasoned and beginner traders with the tools they need to succeed.

For Beginner Traders: Ultra-low barriers to entry, advanced copy modes, and access to a thriving community of over 86,000 traders.For Seasoned Traders: Profit-sharing options up to 50%, strategy flexibility, and seamless MT4/MT5 integration.

Start Your Copy Trading Journey Today

Download the Vantage Markets app now and unlock a world of robust trading features and benefits.

For more information, visit Vantage Markets Copy Trading.

About Vantage

Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset CFD broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.

With over 15 years of market experience, Vantage transcends the role of broker, providing a trusted trading ecosystem, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user-friendly trading platform that empowers clients to seize trading opportunities. Download the Vantage App on App Store or Google Play.

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