Education, Back to School Feature Package

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Aug 25, 2016, 05:05 ET

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with education and back to school and is appropriate for special sections and for general use.

For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.

This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service. Coming up in 2016 are features on:


Package Name	Slug	Distribution Date
Military & Veterans	Military	Sept. 1
Hispanic Heritage Month	Hispanic	Sept. 8
Entertainment	Entertain	Sept. 15
Workplace & Careers	Workplace	Sept. 22
Seniors	Seniors	Sept. 29

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1. Zebit Gives U.S. Teachers And School Personnel Access To No-Cost Credit To Purchase Classroom And Home Essentials

SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebit, a company committed to offering no-cost, transparent credit to hardworking Americans, today launched its offering to employees of K-12 schools, colleges and universities across America. Zebit provides access to $1,000 interest-free credit to purchase brand name products, services, and school supplies in Zebit's online marketplace. Whether used to finance items for the classroom or home, employees can pay for purchases over time without fees, interest, or penalties.

2. PLAE Debuts Autumn/Winter '16 Collection Inspired By The Elements

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In plenty of time for back to school, PLAE launches its autumn/winter collection. Inspired by the five elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Ether, each shoe in its "Elements Pack," is assigned a unique 'superpower' detailing the characteristics of each element.

3. Boxed.com Survey Reveals Parents Top Back to School Stressors

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With Back-to-School season here, parents are faced with many pressures which include everything from stocking up on supplies to packing the perfect lunch to watching the financial bottom-line. Boxed.com, the online version of a wholesale shopping club where you can buy everyday essentials in bulk and have them delivered to your door without any membership fees, surveyed parents to find out the top stressors they are facing this back to school season.

4. Keeping College Safe: LiveSafe Helps Protect Students On College Campuses

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Named by The Huffington Post as one of "10 apps every college student should download today," LiveSafe, the world's leading mobile safety communications platform, is providing safety and security solutions for colleges and universities across the country.

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