MESA, Ariz., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that Synergy® Education Platform has been selected as winner of the “Next-Gen School Solution of the Year” award in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

Image caption: Edupoint Synergy Education Platform Named “Next-Gen School Solution of the Year.”

Synergy Education Platform is a modern K–12 student data management system built to connect insight to action across the full student lifecycle. With a single, unified data model underlying student information, teaching and learning, student support, district operations, and analytics, Synergy gives districts a seamless foundation for managing daily work, improving visibility, and supporting timely decisions.

Built around four natively connected solution areas—Core SIS, Teaching & Learning, Student Support, and District Productivity—Synergy provides one source of truth and one access point for the role-based tools and real-time information needed for daily operations, classroom instruction, student services, communication, and reporting.

Synergy connects teaching and learning with the broader student lifecycle by tying curriculum, instruction, grading, and performance data directly to the student record and related workflows. Teachers can use real-time gradebook, LMS, and assessment data to identify learning needs, adjust instruction, and connect students to additional support when needed.

That same shared data supports coordinated student services across MTSS, 504, and special education processes. Because instructional context, intervention history, documentation, and progress data stay with the student, educators and support teams can work from complete, current information as needs change over time—and classroom teachers can continue supporting students with the right context in view.

Across district operations, Synergy extends that same connected foundation to administrative workflows, communication, program management, and reporting. Interactive analytics and role-based dashboards help leaders reveal patterns, improve consistency, and make faster, better-informed decisions.

“Synergy Education Platform is a modern student data management system that blurs the lines between SIS, instruction, and student support workflows,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. “Districts and educators can quickly identify what needs attention and take the next step within the same system, without delays or workarounds.”

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes standout educational technology products and companies across the global edtech market. In its 8th annual cycle, the program drew a record number of nominations from innovators across more than 20 countries.

“Being recognized again by EdTech Breakthrough reinforces the continued relevance of our platform strategy,” said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. “Synergy reflects where K–12 technology is headed: toward unified systems that reduce complexity, improve visibility, and help educators act with greater speed and confidence.”

About Edupoint Educational Systems

Edupoint Educational Systems is a leading education technology company focused on simplifying K–12 operations and instruction. Its Synergy Education Platform unifies student information, teaching and learning, student support, operations, and analytics in one modern system—helping educators turn data into action. For more than 25 years, districts of all sizes have relied on Synergy to support both immediate needs and long-term growth.

More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 21 states. Learn more at https://www.edupoint.com/.

About EdTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including remote learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM education and more. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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CHICO, Calif., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With West Coast architectural fees climbing to historic highs, standard residential design services are rapidly becoming cost-prohibitive for middle-class homebuilders. In a direct bid to dismantle this financial bottleneck, California-based manufacturer Sierra Log and Timber today announced the rollout of a flat-rate $950 custom 3D architectural drafting program available across its digital footprint at loghomefloorplans.shop.

Image caption: Model ADU1200/1670. A Red Cedar 6×10 timber design using the Smart Build Bonus System for the roof system enabling a 470 sq ft bonus room area. 1200 sq ft footprint with a 470 sq ft bonus loft = 1670 sq ft.

Traditionally, custom home planning requires a major upfront financial gamble. Standard regional architecture firms routinely charge between 8% to 15% of total projected construction costs—or demand $5,000 to $15,000 upfront – just to produce initial concept layout sketches. This financial barrier has left thousands of Western property owners locked out of the market, paralyzed by high interest rates and the fear of the unknown before they can even secure accurate local builder estimates.

“The traditional home design process is fundamentally broken for today’s economy,” said Larry Trimboli, founder of Sierra Log and Timber. “Homeowners shouldn’t have to risk $10,000 of their savings just to see if a house layout will fit their land or their budget. By utilizing our direct-from-the-mill digital drafting system, we are absorbing that upfront financial risk for our clients. For $950, we give them a hyper-realistic, code-viable 3D model that acts as their financial shield against construction cost inflation.”

Sierra Log and Timber’s new programmatic release completely rewrites the pre-construction timeline. For a flat fee of $950, property owners can submit their custom home ideas, site parameters, or raw sketches to an in-house drafting team. The company then develops a complete, fully customized 3D architectural study set from scratch, tailored perfectly to the client’s specific acreage or suburban parcel.

Crucially, these custom 3D design sets give buyers the exact asset they need to break the market freeze: total cost certainty. Instead of guessing at material and trade costs, clients can take their finished 3D study sets directly to local general contractors, subcontractors, and construction lenders to secure guaranteed, itemized bids before committing to a major long-term loan.

The flat-rate custom 3D design program is optimized specifically for the company’s core Western footprint, covering California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. The program applies seamlessly across Sierra Log & Timber’s extensive engineering categories, including its premium solid Red Cedar log packages, modern heavy-timber frames, barndominiums, and the newly launched ADU 750 fee-exempt secondary dwelling series.

To ensure complete design flexibility, the flat rate includes full architectural revisions of windows, doors, interior partition walls, and rooflines to match local county zoning, snow load, and wind engineering requirements.

Property owners looking to bypass traditional architectural markups and lock down real pre-construction numbers can claim a custom 3D drafting slot directly at: https://loghomefloorplans.shop/.

ABOUT SIERRA LOG AND TIMBER:

Based in Chico, California, Sierra Log and Timber is a premier manufacturer of mill-direct solid Red Cedar log homes, cabins, barndominiums, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), providing premium structural packages and advanced 3D digital drafting services nationwide. Learn more at: https://sierralogandtimber.com/.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Natural Transplants, a leader in physician-led hair restoration, and Cherry, a leading patient financing platform, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality hair transplant procedures nationwide. Alongside the partnership, the companies released an exclusive 2026 guide to hair transplant cost in the U.S., offering new insight into the significant cost disparities patients face across major metropolitan markets.

Image caption: Methodology: Data reflects Q1 2026 requested financing amounts from specialty hair restoration practices partnered with Cherry Technologies, Inc. While a strong indicator of total procedure costs, figures exclude unfinanced, out-of-pocket payments.

Drawing from Q1 2026 financing request data submitted through Cherry’s network of specialty hair restoration practices, the report reveals substantial regional variation in hair transplant pricing throughout the United States. According to the data, Los Angeles ranks as the nation’s most expensive market, with average procedure costs reaching approximately $15,000. By comparison, patients in Miami–Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Boston reported average costs closer to $7,000. Other major metro areas fell across a wide spectrum, including Seattle at $12,250, Denver at $11,874, Chicago at $10,000, and Washington, D.C. at $8,400.

The findings underscore a growing challenge within the aesthetic medical industry: where a patient lives can significantly impact both affordability and access to care.

“Patients should never have to compromise on quality because of geography or financial limitations,” said Dr. Matt Huebner. “This partnership with Cherry allows us to remove many of the traditional barriers to treatment by combining flexible financing with travel support programs that make world-class hair restoration more accessible to patients nationwide.”

Through the partnership, Natural Transplants will continue offering travel incentives for patients visiting its flagship clinics in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., enabling individuals to prioritize surgical expertise and clinical outcomes over proximity alone. Combined with Cherry’s financing platform — which includes flexible monthly payment options, promotional 0% APR plans for qualified patients, and a soft credit check application process — patients can better manage both treatment and travel expenses.

In conjunction with this announcement, both companies have published in-depth articles to help patients better understand the financial considerations and variables involved in hair restoration:

• Natural Transplants explores the full breakdown of regional pricing and what patients can expect for their investment in their comprehensive guide: How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost (In The United States)?
• Cherry provides a closer look at the specific variables influencing these prices and how accessible financing for both clinics and patients can bridge the gap in their latest post: Hair Transplant Cost: Full 2026 U.S. Pricing Breakdown

ABOUT NATURAL TRANSPLANTS

Natural Transplants is a premier hair restoration practice specializing in advanced FUE and FUT procedures designed to deliver natural-looking, long-term results. Known for its physician-led approach and commitment to clinical excellence, the company serves patients nationwide through its clinics in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. https://naturaltransplants.com/

ABOUT CHERRY

Cherry is a leading patient financing platform that helps make elective healthcare procedures more accessible through flexible monthly payment options. Designed to simplify the financing experience for both providers and patients, Cherry partners with medical practices nationwide to help individuals move forward with treatment confidently and affordably. https://withcherry.com/

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TECUMSEH, Mich., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The parent company of DiggyPOD, Everbrook Holdings, announced the acquisition of Long Overdue Books, a Chicago-area publishing company known for guiding authors from first draft to finished book. The deal closed on May 15, 2026, and brings Long Overdue Books into the Everbrook family alongside DiggyPOD. DiggyPOD is a Tecumseh, Michigan–based book printer that became Everbrook’s first portfolio company in June 2025.

Image caption: DiggyPOD’s Parent Company Acquires Long Overdue Books.

As part of the transaction, Long Overdue Books founder Chris O’Brien joins Everbrook as Vice President of Author Services, where he will lead the build-out of a full-service suite, spanning ghostwriting, editing, design, printing, and marketing.

For more than three decades, DiggyPOD has been a trusted partner to thousands of self-published authors, earning a reputation for high-quality print-on-demand production and award-winning customer service. Long Overdue Books, founded by O’Brien in 2020, has helped authors navigate the often-confusing world of independent publishing — handling editing, design, and shepherding writers through every step of bringing a book into the world. Long Overdue Books has been a DiggyPOD customer for years, making the combination a natural fit on both a business and cultural level.

“DiggyPOD is exceptional at what it does — it gets beautiful books into authors’ hands,” said Anica John, CEO of DiggyPOD. “But printing is only one chapter of our authors’ journey. Most self-published authors are managing different freelancers for book editing and design, while they learn publishing on the fly. Bringing Long Overdue into the family means we can now walk with authors from the moment they have an idea to helping readers discover their book. Chris has spent his career championing authors, and there’s no one I’d rather have leading this work.”

“Writing a book is a deeply fulfilling experience, but it can be a little lonely,” said Chris O’Brien, Vice President of Author Services at Everbrook Holdings. “Finding an editor, a book designer, navigating the different publishing options — let alone actually writing the book — authors shouldn’t have to figure all that out alone. Anica’s vision for a full-service, end-to-end pathway is exactly what Long Overdue Books was trying to achieve, and I’m honored to join the Everbrook family to build it.”

Together, DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books will offer authors a one stop shop that serves them from developing their book idea to finding an audience for their finished product. Both companies will continue to operate under their existing brands, with Long Overdue’s Chicago-area operations and DiggyPOD’s Tecumseh facility remaining in place.

ABOUT EVERBROOK HOLDINGS

Everbrook Holdings is a holding company building a family of businesses dedicated to serving creators. They are starting with a focus on independent and self-published authors. Founded and led by Anica John, Everbrook’s portfolio includes DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books.

ABOUT DIGGYPOD

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tecumseh, Michigan, DiggyPOD is a leading print-on-demand company serving self-published authors. Over more than two decades, DiggyPOD has helped thousands of authors bring their books to print with high-quality, affordable production and award-winning customer service. Learn more at https://diggypod.com/.

ABOUT LONG OVERDUE BOOKS

Long Overdue Books is a Chicago-area publishing company that helps authors take their stories from first draft to finished book. Founded in 2020 by Chris O’Brien, Long Overdue Books has guided dozens of authors through writing, editing, design, and publishing. Published titles include: “Heart & Sole” by Omar Bailey, “Safe Landing” by the Borchers siblings, and “Acrimons: The Awakening” by Clayton Keith. Learn more at https://longoverduebooks.com/.

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NEW YORK, N.Y., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As conversations around declining fertility rates and reproductive health continue to gain global attention, the World Fertility Project (WFP), produced by pregnantish, today announced the return of its international “Break the Taboo” campaign, launching June 17 in honor of World Infertility Awareness Month.

Image caption: World Fertility Project.

Following a breakout inaugural campaign that engaged over 3 million people across six continents, the initiative returns with expanded global participation, bringing together patients, healthcare professionals, advocates, public figures, and organizations worldwide to help break the stigma surrounding infertility and increase awareness of the barriers many people face in accessing fertility care and support.

According to the World Health Organization, infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 people globally. Yet despite its prevalence, infertility remains heavily stigmatized in many communities, leaving countless individuals and couples to navigate their struggles in silence.

Listen to the pregnantish podcast “Breaking the Silence” with global advocates: https://shows.acast.com/pregnantish/episodes/breaking-the-taboo-infertility-stories-from-around-the-world

Even as governments worldwide grapple with declining birth rates and the need for solutions, millions of people who hope to build their families continue to face significant barriers to care – including stigma, lack of awareness, financial obstacles, geographic limitations, and unequal access to fertility treatment.

“Infertility is a medical diagnosis, not a personal failure, yet too many people around the world continue to carry unnecessary shame while also facing issues accessing care,” said Andrea Syrtash, Founder of Pregnantish and creator of the World Fertility Project. “When (at least) 1 in 6 people experience infertility, this is not a ‘niche’ issue, it is a global health issue. Last year showed us the power of collective voices coming together to challenge stigma and spark conversation. This year, we’re expanding that movement and inviting even more people to share their stories, advocate for change, and help connect awareness to access.”

The campaign, first launched alongside the inaugural World Fertility Awards, invites participants to share videos and images of themselves tearing “Break the Taboo” signs in their native languages, a symbolic act that spread across social media, and to share why they are joining a growing global movement to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and support those struggling to conceive. The movement will continue throughout the year leading up to the second annual World Fertility Awards in New York City this December.

The 2026 campaign will kick off on June 17 with a synchronized global digital activation uniting voices across countries, cultures, and communities.

Returning campaign partner IVI RMA Global, one of the world’s largest and most respected reproductive medicine networks, will once again leverage its international network of physicians, researchers, and clinics to amplify the campaign across multiple regions.

Dr. Filipa Rafael, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine Specialist, IVI RMA Porto, shared, “Being connected to a global fertility movement (through the World Fertility Project) reminds me that, although we work in different countries and healthcare systems, our patients share the same hopes, fears, and challenges.”

Additional WFP ambassadors and supporters from around the world will participate in this year’s campaign and awards event to underscore the global nature of infertility and the need for greater awareness, education, and access to care.

Dr. Joseph Sgroi, Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF, shares: “The ability to learn from different systems, advocate collectively, and push for more equitable family-building options worldwide is incredibly powerful and needed.”

Dr. Brian Levine, Founding Partner of CCRM New York underscores that infertility doesn’t recognize borders – and neither should the solutions. “From New York to Mumbai, I’ve seen firsthand that while the science of family building is universal, access to care is not. By working together globally, we can reduce stigma, expand access, and help more people build the families they dream of.”

Participants are invited to join the movement by sharing their own “Break the Taboo” moment on social media using #BreakTheTaboo and #WorldFertilityProject and by taking the free pledge at https://www.worldfertilityproject.com/.

Learn more about World Fertility Awards: https://www.worldfertilityawards.com/.

Learn more about pregnantish: https://pregnantish.com/.

To get involved, find out more or for press inquiries: worldfertilityawards@pregnantish.com

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