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Chicago Tribune
3 hours ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Sisters of St. Joseph lauded for ESL program in La Grange Park
A century and a quarter after arriving in the Chicago area with the intent to expand educational offerings, the La Grange Park based Sisters of St. Joseph recently had an opportunity to look back on a job well done. Actually, there were lots of jobs in those 125 years, including founding Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park. But the group was congratulated June 10 on its English as a Second Language program by Plymouth Place Senior Living, a retirement complex in La Grange Park, which presented the Sisters with its Monarch Award. Sr. Carol Crepeau, who began the teaching program 47 years ago with Sr. Mary Beth McDermott, said their involvement with the Teaching English to Advance Change program was coming to an end as Morton College and DuPage Literacy will be taking it over. That, she said, 'is very good for all of us.' 'My position now is to watch and make sure that what we dreamed continues to happen,' she said. Crepeau said the program started in 1978 as the 'School on Wheels,' after the sisters bought a bus from the Arlington Heights Public Library. Before long, the bus had become too small for the program. 'We had too many teachers, so what we did then is we began to go and work in various libraries and Catholic schools,' she said. 'I am so proud and happy and delighted, and the thing that is so wonderful is that now we have this partnership with Plymouth Place. … When you create something that is good for people, not only for people that want to learn English, but those who want to teach it — when it's good and it's mutual, it lasts.' More than 50 people crowded into Plymouth Place's 30 North restaurant for the celebration. Paddy Homan, Plymouth Place vice president of philanthropy and community affairs, said the ESL program at Plymouth Place was founded by the Sisters along with 15 residents who wanted to be able to communicate with staff members. 'We just want to thank them,' Homan said. 'They stepped in here and saw a need through our residents. And our job here is to support our residents to reimagine what our mission is all about.' Janet Matheny, a resident at Plymouth Place and retired teacher, was instrumental in bringing the ESL program to Plymouth Place. 'One of our residents said to me 'I have trouble communicating with the housekeeper because she doesn't speak English well,' she said. 'So what can we do about it?' Matheny called a friend who put her in touch with the Sisters of St. Joseph. 'From that point on, Teach came in and trained our residents to be tutors,' she said. 'It's an organization that is funded through grants. When COVID hit, they spaced us six feet apart, we wore our masks and in the Fall of '21 we started tutoring our employees who wanted to improve their English skills.' Many of the Plymouth Place staff that were in the Teach program were in attendance at the ceremony, including the first graduate of the school, Carlos Felix, who along with Jan Matheny presented the Monarch Award to Sr. Kathy Brazda of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Sisters of St. Joseph were originally based in New York state, had set up several schools there, and had come to the La Grange area with the intention of doing the same here. But another group had already filled that role, so the Sisters were invited to join the St. Francis Xavier Parish in La Grange. After noticing that Lyons Township High School had been doing an excellent job educating young men, the Sisters turned their attention to the young women of the area and in 1899 established Nazareth Academy.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's ESL drive transforms English learning in civic schools; empowers teachers
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): In a remarkable transformation across Pimpri Chinchwad's civic schools, the fear of English is being steadily replaced by confidence, curiosity, and joy, said a Senior official of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. English as a Second Language (ESL) initiative, launched in 2022, initially targeted students in Grades 1 and 2 and has since reached over 27,000 children across municipal schools. The initiative, rooted in teacher empowerment and classroom-centric solutions, is now being hailed as a model for public education reform. 'When I first received the English practice book, I could see the change almost immediately,' said Sharmistha Babar, teacher at Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Primary School, Dighi Kanya Shala. 'Reading skills and vocabulary have improved, and the activity-based training has made teaching more enjoyable and less stressful', she added further. The ESL programme began with monthly training workshops for 200 Lower Primary Teachers, focusing on foundational skills such as phonics, classroom communication, and creating print-rich environments. One of the key innovations has been the co-creation of a 300-page English Practice Book by a team of 10 civic school teachers. Divided into three levels, from alphabet recognition to paragraph reading, the book serves both as a learning tool and an assessment guide. Sagar Gaikwad, a teacher from Kanya School No. 31, Dapodi, said, 'The fear of English has reduced, not only among students but among teachers too. The practice book has laid strong reading foundations, and we've seen those gains in our annual assessments.' Commissioner Shekhar Singh emphasised the importance of trusting teachers and equipping them with tools and training. 'This initiative is rooted in a simple idea: trust your teachers. When empowered, they become true change-makers. The ESL programme has not only improved English learning but also helped restore faith in public schooling.' To sustain and expand the programme, PCMC has developed a cadre of Master Trainers, experienced teachers who now lead peer training, resource creation, and mentoring. This teacher-led model has helped embed quality practices across the school system. 'We didn't just bring in a new curriculum, we built a community of teacher-leaders,' said Additional Commissioner Pradip Jambhale Patil. 'This sense of ownership among educators is what makes the initiative sustainable. It's become a movement,' he added. Building on its early success, PCMC has now expanded the ESL programme to Grades 3, 4, and 5, with new practice books and training modules co-developed by over 20 contributors, including teachers, Teach For India fellows, civic officials, and students. The ESL approach is also influencing teaching practices in other subjects, such as Marathi and Environmental Science, where educators are now using group work, storytelling, and inquiry-based learning methods. (ANI)
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Amesite's HIPAA Compliant NurseMagic™ App Now Operates in 16 Languages — Expanding Access to AI-Powered Charting for Nearly 1 Million U.S. Nurses
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 26, 2025, 01:43 IST DETROIT, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading developer of AI-powered enterprise solutions, today announced that its flagship app, NurseMagic™, now supports charting in 16 languages. This major enhancement is designed to address a key barrier to success for nearly 1 million nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language (ESL) — accounting for 19.2% of the nursing workforce — and to chart more efficiently and with greater confidence. This multilingual capability positions Amesite to meet immediate market needs. Markets now able to leverage the platform include: ESL nurses in the United States : Nearly 20% of U.S. nurses have English as a Second Language (ESL) : Nearly 20% of U.S. nurses have English as a Second Language (ESL) International healthcare systems treating U.S. patients : There are over 6.5 Million nurses in the top 10 medical tourist destinations for U.S. patients alone. : There are over 6.5 Million nurses in the top 10 medical tourist destinations for U.S. patients alone. Private clinics in multilingual regions: The private sector provides nearly 40% of all healthcare in PAHO, AFRO, and WPRO regions, 57% in SEARO, and 62% in EMRO. Madison Bush, Director of Corporate Operations, said, 'This rollout reflects our disciplined approach to targeting segments with clear, documented needs — including the nearly one in five nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language. By addressing the needs of this workforce, who must document in English, we're positioned to capture value domestically and expand internationally.' Sai Nittala, Senior AI Manager, said, 'NurseMagic™ V3.0 delivers healthcare charting solutions that outperform generic, off-the-shelf AI tools. Unlike many unregulated or non-integrated solutions, NurseMagic™ is designed for seamless integration into critical healthcare workflows — where compliance, accuracy, and efficiency are essential. Our multilingual capability underscores our ability to scale rapidly while meeting real-world needs.'' Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Founder & CEO, said, 'We have growing B2B traction following our launch of enterprise administration tools, and are also supporting B2C growth in new segments that prepare us for global expansion. As reported in our Q3 2025 10‑Q, we achieved a 2.4× quarter-on-quarter revenue increase while continuing to cut operating expenses. We believe we're on track for further revenue growth and cost efficiencies in coming quarters.' NurseMagic™ is Now Available In: English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Swedish. Amesite recently announced a 2.4x quarter-over-quarter revenue increase in its 10-Q filing, driven by rapid adoption of its NurseMagic™ platform and improvements in operating efficiency. The company also launched a higher-priced enterprise tier in response to growing B2B demand for more capacity. In April, Amesite reported that NurseMagic™ meets HIPAA requirements for individual users and enterprises, enabling secure documentation of protected health information across all user types. About Amesite Inc. Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) is an AI-driven company with an immediate aim to transform the $330 billion home and healthcare segments. Its flagship product, NurseMagic™, streamlines documentation for nurses and caregivers, reducing the time required from 20 minutes to just 20 seconds. NurseMagic™ is used by over 100 professions to improve care, enhance operational efficiency and improve financial performance. Built on proprietary AI trained on industry-specific data, NurseMagic meets HIPAA regulations while improving accuracy and efficiency. The platform serves B2B and B2C users across 50 states and 21 countries, offering seamless integration into healthcare workflows and translations to over 50 languages. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company's planned online machine learning platform, the Company's business plans, any future commercialization of the Company's online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'would,' 'expect,' 'plan,' 'believe,' 'intend,' 'look forward,' and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investor Relations [email protected] Sources Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amesite's HIPAA Compliant NurseMagic™ App Now Operates in 16 Languages — Expanding Access to AI-Powered Charting for Nearly 1 Million U.S. Nurses
NurseMagic™ V3.0 uniquely addresses the needs of approximately 20% of U.S. nurses in the U.S. with AI-powered charting in their native language DETROIT, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading developer of AI-powered enterprise solutions, today announced that its flagship app, NurseMagic™, now supports charting in 16 languages. This major enhancement is designed to address a key barrier to success for nearly 1 million nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language (ESL) — accounting for 19.2% of the nursing workforce — and to chart more efficiently and with greater confidence. This multilingual capability positions Amesite to meet immediate market needs. Markets now able to leverage the platform include: ESL nurses in the United States: Nearly 20% of U.S. nurses have English as a Second Language (ESL) International healthcare systems treating U.S. patients: There are over 6.5 Million nurses in the top 10 medical tourist destinations for U.S. patients alone. Private clinics in multilingual regions: The private sector provides nearly 40% of all healthcare in PAHO, AFRO, and WPRO regions, 57% in SEARO, and 62% in EMRO. Madison Bush, Director of Corporate Operations, said, 'This rollout reflects our disciplined approach to targeting segments with clear, documented needs — including the nearly one in five nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language. By addressing the needs of this workforce, who must document in English, we're positioned to capture value domestically and expand internationally.' Sai Nittala, Senior AI Manager, said, 'NurseMagic™ V3.0 delivers healthcare charting solutions that outperform generic, off-the-shelf AI tools. Unlike many unregulated or non-integrated solutions, NurseMagic™ is designed for seamless integration into critical healthcare workflows — where compliance, accuracy, and efficiency are essential. Our multilingual capability underscores our ability to scale rapidly while meeting real-world needs.'' Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Founder & CEO, said, 'We have growing B2B traction following our launch of enterprise administration tools, and are also supporting B2C growth in new segments that prepare us for global expansion. As reported in our Q3 2025 10‑Q, we achieved a 2.4× quarter-on-quarter revenue increase while continuing to cut operating expenses. We believe we're on track for further revenue growth and cost efficiencies in coming quarters.' NurseMagic™ is Now Available In: English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Swedish. Amesite recently announced a 2.4x quarter-over-quarter revenue increase in its 10-Q filing, driven by rapid adoption of its NurseMagic™ platform and improvements in operating efficiency. The company also launched a higher-priced enterprise tier in response to growing B2B demand for more capacity. In April, Amesite reported that NurseMagic™ meets HIPAA requirements for individual users and enterprises, enabling secure documentation of protected health information across all user types. About Amesite Inc. Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) is an AI-driven company with an immediate aim to transform the $330 billion home and healthcare segments. Its flagship product, NurseMagic™, streamlines documentation for nurses and caregivers, reducing the time required from 20 minutes to just 20 seconds. NurseMagic™ is used by over 100 professions to improve care, enhance operational efficiency and improve financial performance. Built on proprietary AI trained on industry-specific data, NurseMagic meets HIPAA regulations while improving accuracy and efficiency. The platform serves B2B and B2C users across 50 states and 21 countries, offering seamless integration into healthcare workflows and translations to over 50 languages. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company's planned online machine learning platform, the Company's business plans, any future commercialization of the Company's online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "believe," "intend," "look forward," and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amesite's HIPAA Compliant NurseMagic™ App Now Operates in 16 Languages — Expanding Access to AI-Powered Charting for Nearly 1 Million U.S. Nurses
NurseMagic™ V3.0 uniquely addresses the needs of approximately 20% of U.S. nurses in the U.S. with AI-powered charting in their native language DETROIT, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading developer of AI-powered enterprise solutions, today announced that its flagship app, NurseMagic™, now supports charting in 16 languages. This major enhancement is designed to address a key barrier to success for nearly 1 million nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language (ESL) — accounting for 19.2% of the nursing workforce — and to chart more efficiently and with greater confidence. This multilingual capability positions Amesite to meet immediate market needs. Markets now able to leverage the platform include: ESL nurses in the United States: Nearly 20% of U.S. nurses have English as a Second Language (ESL) International healthcare systems treating U.S. patients: There are over 6.5 Million nurses in the top 10 medical tourist destinations for U.S. patients alone. Private clinics in multilingual regions: The private sector provides nearly 40% of all healthcare in PAHO, AFRO, and WPRO regions, 57% in SEARO, and 62% in EMRO. Madison Bush, Director of Corporate Operations, said, 'This rollout reflects our disciplined approach to targeting segments with clear, documented needs — including the nearly one in five nurses in the U.S. who speak English as a second language. By addressing the needs of this workforce, who must document in English, we're positioned to capture value domestically and expand internationally.' Sai Nittala, Senior AI Manager, said, 'NurseMagic™ V3.0 delivers healthcare charting solutions that outperform generic, off-the-shelf AI tools. Unlike many unregulated or non-integrated solutions, NurseMagic™ is designed for seamless integration into critical healthcare workflows — where compliance, accuracy, and efficiency are essential. Our multilingual capability underscores our ability to scale rapidly while meeting real-world needs.'' Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Founder & CEO, said, 'We have growing B2B traction following our launch of enterprise administration tools, and are also supporting B2C growth in new segments that prepare us for global expansion. As reported in our Q3 2025 10‑Q, we achieved a 2.4× quarter-on-quarter revenue increase while continuing to cut operating expenses. We believe we're on track for further revenue growth and cost efficiencies in coming quarters.' NurseMagic™ is Now Available In: English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Swedish. Amesite recently announced a 2.4x quarter-over-quarter revenue increase in its 10-Q filing, driven by rapid adoption of its NurseMagic™ platform and improvements in operating efficiency. The company also launched a higher-priced enterprise tier in response to growing B2B demand for more capacity. In April, Amesite reported that NurseMagic™ meets HIPAA requirements for individual users and enterprises, enabling secure documentation of protected health information across all user types. About Amesite Inc. Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) is an AI-driven company with an immediate aim to transform the $330 billion home and healthcare segments. Its flagship product, NurseMagic™, streamlines documentation for nurses and caregivers, reducing the time required from 20 minutes to just 20 seconds. NurseMagic™ is used by over 100 professions to improve care, enhance operational efficiency and improve financial performance. Built on proprietary AI trained on industry-specific data, NurseMagic meets HIPAA regulations while improving accuracy and efficiency. The platform serves B2B and B2C users across 50 states and 21 countries, offering seamless integration into healthcare workflows and translations to over 50 languages. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company's planned online machine learning platform, the Company's business plans, any future commercialization of the Company's online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "believe," "intend," "look forward," and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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