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These Parents of Autistic Twins Are Helping Kids All Over the World with Social Skills

When Marc Zimmerman’s twins were given an autism diagnosis, he decided to create something to make their lives better. By Jamie Pacton Courtesy Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman has been a rockstar, composer, real estate broker, and software startup entrepreneur. But his latest project—founding and running the company responsible for the incredible social situation simulator The…
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The Social Express Included In The US Department of Education 2016 National Education Technology Plan

ENCINITAS, Calif. – March 14, 2016 – The Social Express®, the award winning interactive program for children with social learning challenges, has been included in the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan 2016 – Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education, published by the US Department of Education’s Office of…
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The Language Express Receives National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Award

Encinitas, Calif. – October 2nd, 2015 – The Language Express, developer of web-based educational software including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Phase I SBIR award will help fund development of digital content to help…
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Follett School Solutions’ President Tom Schenck Joins The Language Express Board Of Directors

Encinitas, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Follett Schools Solutions’ President Tom Schenck has joined The Language Express Board of Directors.  The Language Express develops web-based interactive education software, including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®.   Schenck joined Follett in 1989 and was appointed president of the Follett School Solutions’ Group…
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New Animated Cool School™ Program Helps Teachers Provide Students with the Tools and Strategies Needed to Stand Up Against Bullying Behavior

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   From the developers of “The Social Express®,” Cool School includes lesson plans, interactive videos, assessments and everything else teachers need to educate and empower students Encinitas, Calif. – Aug. 26, 2014 – According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, nearly 1 in 3 students report being bullied during the school…
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The Social Express Wins a 2014 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media

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 Award ceremony in San Francisco on March 20th will celebrate the year’s best in kids’ digital media products designed to educate and engage

ENCINITAS, CA —March 20, 2014-– The Social Express has received a 2014 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids thrive with media and technology. The Social Express is one of just 55 apps, games and websites to be recognized for

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Panelist at 2014 Autism Investment Conference

Autism Speaks is holding its 2014 Autism Investment Conference (AIC2014)  March 4-5 at the historic Bently Reserve in downtown San Francisco. I’m pleased to say that I’ll be speaking on a panel based on my experience founding and developing The Social Express. I’ll discuss the challenges, opportunities, risks and rewards of launching a startup company…
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The Social Express Named “Reader’s Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration Magazine

The Social Express Named “Reader’s Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration Magazine K12 leaders highlight products that enhance learning in another record-breaking year for nominations SAN DIEGO – Dec. 10, 2013 — The Social Express has been recognized for making a positive difference in education by K12 leaders who named it to District Administration…
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FROM THE SOCIAL EXPRESS®

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FROM THE SOCIAL EXPRESS® LAUSD educators to use the award-winning interactive program to help students with social learning challenges Encinitas, Calif. – Sept. 9, 2013 – The Social Express, a web-based program for students struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorders,…
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