News by subject: CHI

Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education with 75 schools in eight states, announced today that it has appointed experienced early childhood education and operations leader Lynn Albright Daniels as its Chief Operating Officer...

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education analysts, published today the 12th edition of the Best Student Cities ranking, comparing 150 premier study destinations in indicators related to student feedback, universities, affordability,...

A new survey from SSCG Media Group, Omnicom Health Group's healthcare media center of excellence, sheds light on the potential negative impacts of social media on children's mental health. The survey, which polled 150 pediatricians from SSCG's...

This past Saturday, Valentina Ferrer, KAPOWDER co-founder, model, and entrepreneur, together with global superstar, J Balvin, joined Glasswing International at the Hard Rock Hotel to inspire and to celebrate the achievements of over 200 New York City...

Favor Delivery, the only delivery app by and for Texans, today announced a giving campaign to donate up to 200,000 meals to Feeding Texas, the state's largest hunger-relief organization. Now through July 31, Favor will donate the equivalent of 10...

Thompson, a leading provider of critical early childhood, family stability, and mental health services, announced the launch of their new logo and reimagined branding vision during a celebration at Charlotte FC's training facility and business...

On June 17, 2024, THE FACTS NOW launched Behind The Screen, its new statewide initiative focusing on educating youth and young adults about the health risks associated with electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping....

The Leaders Institute® unveils "Hopeful Horizons," an innovative team-building game designed to support children removed from their homes by social services. During this activity, teams fill backpacks with essential items such as toiletries and...

In response to rising global concerns about childhood obesity, The Leaders Institute® introduces "Game On!," a unique team-building activity designed to boost morale and cohesion while making a meaningful impact on children's health. By participating...

A new report from the Lawson Foundation "More Than a New Course: A Framework for Embedding Outdoor and Land-based Pedagogies in Post-Secondary ECE Programs," provides guidelines to help integrate Outdoor and Land-based teaching and learning in...

Niles + Chaz is launching a vegan, organic, cruelty-free, nut-free, and veggie- and fruit-packed haircare line for children of mixed heritage.  Featuring four SKUs filled with over 90% naturally derived ingredients: Tangles Shmangles (Curl Detangler...

This past Saturday, Captain Scott "Red" Flowers began his journey to set a record for the fastest completion of the 6,000-mile Great Loop while raising awareness and funds for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation®. The Great Loop route connects...

A North Texas mother of a 4-year-old boy is suing By the Barnyard Gate in Sachse, claiming a caregiver at the private school sexually abused her son in January 2023. Emily Markley immediately contacted By the Barnyard Gate after her son told her he...

Recognizing the challenges many educational institutions and nonprofits face in securing a budget for literary events, Book an Author offers a no-fee fundraising solution to assist its nonprofit users. Institutions can collect donations through the...

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and PMB broke ground on an unprecedented project, The Wellness Village in Mead Valley, that will transform healthcare by integrating behavioral health treatment with medical care and social services....

As we speak, millions of crisis-affected girls and boys across the African continent are being denied their human right to a quality education. In the absence of financial means to provide a quality education, or still suffering the brunt of...

The children's aid crisis in the Ottawa region is at a breaking point, endangering workers alongside the children and families they support. For the first time in the capital's history, the Executive Director of the Children's Aid Society (CAS)...

Young people across Canada are struggling with their mental health and it's crucial that they have timely access to appropriate services and supports in the communities where they live. Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health...

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the discovery of a novel immune-based biomarker that could pave the way for potential lifesaving early detection of high-grade ovarian cancer (HGOC). The findings were published...

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Nationwide Children's Hospital announced today that longtime donors Joe and Linda Chlapaty have donated $25 million to support the recently launched Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research. The gift will fund innovative research, endowed...

Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, announced a partnership with Lucas Oil that will see the automotive giant serve as the title sponsor for Perfect Game Youth's sixth annual 9U and 12U...

Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for young people and their families, now offers a full assessment and stabilization program at its New Haven residential treatment center in the Salt Lake and...

For 1,000 days girls in Afghanistan have been banned from secondary school education. We must now stand up and speak out together for the girls and women of Afghanistan with a clarion call to the de facto authorities and world leaders to end the ban...

Registration is now open for the 2024 RBC Race for the Kids, in support of Sunnybrook's Family Navigation Project (FNP). The 12th annual event will take place at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto on Saturday, September 21 with a 5 km walk/run. In...

Central Florida is the first location in the nation for a new pilot program that will explore new ways of learning for local preschoolers. Sponsored by The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) and led by the Orlando-based Young...

Discover Inspiring Artistry at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis as it announces the selection of its newest Visiting Artists for the 2024-2025 season. Witnessing the moment when a concept "clicks"...

The Tech Interactive, a world-renowned science, technology, and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley, invites visitors of all ages to step right up for the Summer Spectacular in downtown San Jose. With hands-on STEAM activities,...

More than 120 families of patients who have been admitted to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) this year have benefited from extra mental health support services being...

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Safety 1st, a leader in children's car seats, strollers, safety products and more, is entering its 40th anniversary with a new brand identity and dynamic partnership with CAMP, the Family Experience Company that creates immersive shows, events, and...

Newly released data from the Eos Foundation revealed that only 48% of students enrolled in the Commonwealth's 813 high-poverty K-12 schools* are receiving the free breakfast to which they are entitled, down from the high-water mark of 58% during...

Beurer, the century-long innovator in wellness technologies, launches yet another digital product that makes health monitoring seamless and easy. The Multifunctional Baby Scale BY82 is specifically designed to help parents monitor their growing...

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While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals across a wide group of...

Hyundai Motor America and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago hosted its third child safety seat check at this year's Move for Kids walk and rally for patients, families, and neighbors at Busse Woods Forest Preserve in Elk Grove...

Pennsylvania PBS and its seven member stations celebrated public media and eight Champions of Lifelong Learning award winners during "A Beautiful Day in the Capitol" at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, June 12....

In a remarkable year for astronomical exploration and discovery, GSK Science in the Summertm, a free summer STEM program for...

Today, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced the 101st class of National Medalists in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running...

Students at 22 National Heritage Academies partner-schools in Michigan and North Carolina committed to making a difference in the lives of others and raised over $93,000 in the process. The Kids Heart Challenge, a program created by the American...

March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all families, has awarded its 2024 March of Dimes Nursing Scholarship Awards to two outstanding nurses for their undergraduate and graduate studies. Established in 1998, the award...

Goldfish Swim School, the premier swim school in North America, is getting summer off to a fintastic start, helping families across North America prepare for a safer summer with a record-breaking Safer Swimmer Pledge...

Project Sunshine, a nonprofit organization that delivers the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers has kicked off its 2024 Summer Solstice giving campaign. The nonprofit partners with medical...

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The spotlight will be on Hamilton based Bienenstock (pronounced bean-in-stalk) Natural Playgrounds this coming weekend. The Canadian team along with two thousand guests will be part of the grand opening this Saturday. Thorne Nature Experience's...

In a powerful show of support for the search efforts for missing individuals, the NationalPolice.org #31 Chevy will prominently feature a picture of missing person Alejandra Tejeda of Des Moines, IA during the ARCA race at Iowa Speedway in Newton,...

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will make a housing announcement regarding the Apartment Construction Loan Program in Kanata. The Minister will be accompanied by Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa. A photo...

Today, people across the globe mark a tragic milestone for human rights, children's rights and girls' rights: 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school in Afghanistan. To commemorate and reflect on this unacceptable...

The Faissola Foundation today announces an extension of its strategic partnership with the London Academy of Excellence (LAE) in support of students from low-income households....

Representatives from United for Literacy joined Mark Jarrett, Vice President of Enterprise Operations, Toronto Stock Exchange , to close the market.   Formerly Frontier College, United for Literacy is a national registered...