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The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and this year USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of the top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of more than 100 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com. You can also visit the Company blog at http://www.oomscholasticblog.com.

Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids—trusted by over 50 million children in homes and classrooms around the world. Epic fuels curiosity, reading confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in a fun, safe, and kid-friendly environment. With more than 40,000 popular books, audiobooks, and videos from over 250 top publishers—including HarperCollins, Macmillan, National Geographic Kids, Sesame Street, and Smithsonian—Epic offers access to the stories kids love and the educational content teachers trust. Epic is free for educators and used in more than 2 million classrooms nationwide. Epic was founded by tech entrepreneur Suren Markosian and media executive Kevin Donahue, with backing from top-tier investors and leaders in children’s publishing. In 2025, Epic joined the TAL Education Group, a global education leader with North American headquarters in San Jose. To learn more, visit getepic.com or follow Epic! on Facebook, Instagram, and X.