Jean Thompson

Students at a Jacksonville elementary school enjoyed an unforgettable day focused on imagination, narrative exploration, and meaningful interaction as a nationally recognized author arrived on campus, an effort designed to boost enthusiasm for literacy and inspire a stronger passion for reading among young learners.The Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF) recently hosted a distinctive author appearance at Spring Park Elementary School, a Title I campus in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its wider effort to reduce literacy disparities in underserved communities. The event welcomed New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry, whose children’s stories frequently highlight friendship, belonging, kindness, and the…

MN8 Energy has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with Meta to supply renewable electricity from a new 80-megawatt solar project in Pennsylvania. The deal underscores growing collaboration between clean energy developers and technology companies seeking reliable, carbon-free power for expanding digital operations.New York-based MN8 Energy revealed that it will supply Meta with the entire energy output from its planned 80-megawatt Walker Solar Project through a long-term arrangement, and the initiative, now under development in Juniata County, is projected to enter service before the close of 2026.The agreement represents the two companies’ first direct partnership and signals a rapidly growing…