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BrainPOP Names New Executive Team Leaders, Appoints New Board Advisor, to Spearhead Product Innovation and Brand Growth

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainPOP, a leader in the U.S. edtech supplemental market, today announced the appointment of three new executive team leaders: Jay Chakrapani as chief product officer; Harris Goodman as senior vice president, growth and marketing; and Karin Simelaro as chief sales officer. The company also welcomes Jean-Claude Brizard, who currently serves as president and CEO of Digital Promise, as a board advisor.

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  • The company also welcomes Jean-Claude Brizard, who currently serves as president and CEO of Digital Promise, as a board advisor.
  • "Going into 2024, we are laser focused on ambitious product innovation and go-to-market strategy that prioritizes and elevates the connection between engagement and outcomes.
  • Jay Chakrapani joins BrainPOP from Avathon Capital, where he served as an executive in residence advising edtech growth companies.
  • I feel privileged to join the talented team at BrainPOP and to help shape the future of such an adored and trusted product."

Equal Opportunity Schools Recognized as Innovator by Microsoft, Stanford and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), the nationwide nonprofit leader in partnering with US high schools to provide student insights and accelerate college and career access demonstrates the power of collaboration with industry leaders including Microsoft, Stanford and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  • At Microsoft's inaugural Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, EOS was highlighted for its data-driven, student-centered partnerships with high schools around the country.
  • Yesterday, Equal Opportunity Schools presented at the AccelerateEd convening hosted by the Education Strategy Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • Recently, Equal Opportunity Schools released a special report on Psychological Safety by Dr. Erin Bogan, Sr. Director of Research & Impact.
  • Thanks to philanthropic support, Equal Opportunity Schools is offering 100 US School Districts matching grant opportunities to partner with EOS for the 2024-2025 School Year.

MORE THAN 850 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION WORKERS IN CHICAGO JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at SCR Medical Transportation, a subsidiary of Beacon Mobile, have elected Teamsters Local 727 to be their sole collective bargaining representative. After months of SCR's anti-union tactics and unlawful behavior, workers in both the Chicago Pace ADA and Chicago Public Schools/Pace Taxi Livery divisions voted yes for the union.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at SCR Medical Transportation, a subsidiary of Beacon Mobile, have elected Teamsters Local 727 to be their sole collective bargaining representative.
  • After months of SCR's anti-union tactics and unlawful behavior, workers in both the Chicago Pace ADA and Chicago Public Schools/Pace Taxi Livery divisions voted yes for the union.
  • "Despite SCR's disgusting union busting behavior, hundreds of workers voted to become Teamsters," said John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727 in Park Ridge.
  • Teamsters Local 727 represents nearly 10,000 workers in the Chicago area across a multitude of industries, from bus drivers to trade show workers, pharmacists to zookeepers, funeral directors to parking industry workers.

Esmark Inc. Announces First Recipient of New Education Scholarship, Empowers First Generation College Students in America

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The scholarship was established by Esmark Inc. to honor Bouchard Ferrer, HR manager at Esmark, Inc., and to acknowledge UIC’s designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

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  • The scholarship was established by Esmark Inc. to honor Bouchard Ferrer, HR manager at Esmark, Inc., and to acknowledge UIC’s designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
  • As the inaugural recipient of the Heisa Bouchard Ferrer Scholarship, Valles Jimenez is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Urban Elementary Education, with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education at UIC.
  • Bouchard Ferrer epitomizes the importance of education and providing opportunities to first-generation college students.
  • Esmark Steel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Esmark Inc., is headquartered in Chicago Heights, Ill.

Graduation Alliance appoints Dr. Shawn K. Smith as COO

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduation Alliance is pleased to share that Dr. Shawn K. Smith has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer after a five-month search to fill the role.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduation Alliance is pleased to share that Dr. Shawn K. Smith has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer after a five-month search to fill the role.
  • Dr. Smith comes from McGraw Hill where he served as Chief Innovation Officer from November 2020 until his move to Graduation Alliance this month.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dr. Smith join Graduation Alliance.
  • I am deeply inspired by the mission of this organization and excited for the opportunity ahead," Dr. Smith said.

Katie Vivalo Rouse Joins Diversified Search Group as a Managing Director in the Education Practice

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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"We're delighted that Katie is joining Diversified Search Group given her background advising Boards and Senior Leaders in the Education Sector, during this transformative time," says Aileen K. Alexander , CEO at Diversified Search Group.

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  • "We're delighted that Katie is joining Diversified Search Group given her background advising Boards and Senior Leaders in the Education Sector, during this transformative time," says Aileen K. Alexander , CEO at Diversified Search Group.
  • "Education has the power to transform lives, and effective leadership has the power to transform our systems of education," Vivalo Rouse says.
  • Vivalo Rouse joins Diversified Search Group's Education Practice , Storbeck, from Bellweather, a national nonprofit that transforms education to ensure systemically marginalized young people lead fulfilling lives and build flourishing communities, where she served as a Partner in the Strategic Advising practice area.
  • We look forward to her substantive contributions at Diversified Search Group and the impact she will have on our clients," says Susan VanGilder, DSG's Education Co-Practice Leader and Managing Director.

Full-Day Preschool Improves 3rd Grade School Achievement

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Sunday, November 19, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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  • Three- and four-year-olds participating in full-day preschool in the Child-Parent Center Education Program performed significantly better than their part-day counterparts in 3rd grade reading and math achievement.
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    Children who attended a full-day preschool program in the Chicago Public School District had higher scores in 3rd grade reading and math achievement as well as reduced grade retention compared to children who attended part-day preschool, according to a study in the November 20 issue of JAMA.
  • Participation in high-quality preschool programs by age 4 has a long history of enhancing school readiness skills and promoting later school success and economic well-being.
  • Citation: Reynolds AJ, Smerillo NE, Ou SR, Loveman-Brown M, Varshney N. School performance in third grade after a full-day vs part-day preschool program.

National Museum of Mexican Art Founder and President & CEO Carlos Tortolero to Retire

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Tortolero said the Museum's stability -- its foundation, robust Board of Trustees and strong and long-tenured staff -- make the time right for him to transition from the organization and pursue personal interests, including embracing a new role as a grandfather.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) announced today that President & CEO Carlos Tortolero will retire from the Museum he founded.
  • Tortolero will step down as President & CEO on December 31, 2023, after more than 40 years of leadership.
  • Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in 1982, which opened its doors in 1987.
  • In 2006, the Museum's name changed to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

HILCO REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS BREAKS GROUND ON THE RENOVATION OF THREE BASKETBALL COURTS IN CHICAGO'S LITTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY PROVIDING YOUTH SPORTS AND PROGRAMMING

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a Chicago-based vertically integrated real estate investment and redevelopment company that reimagines, remediates, and redevelops complex industrial sites across the United States, has partnered with local youth sports organization Beyond the Ball to break ground on the renovation of existing basketball courts used to provide year-round youth sports programming in Chicago's Little Village Community. The renovations, which will be funded by HRP, will include new pavement, striping, fence repairs, and LED lighting.

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  • Beyond the Ball serves all youth in Little Village with a mission of leveraging the power of sport and play to reclaim space, unite the community, and develop a culture of opportunity.
  • "We are proud to work with our partners at Beyond the Ball to help build an environment for this community and its youth to grow and thrive."
  • In my 25 years of living in the community, the lights on the basketball courts at the Gary/Ortiz campus have never worked.
  • I am so excited for our community and especially our young people to have basketball courts with a brand-new playing surface and lighting."

WEFTEC 2023 Exceeds Expectations

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, lived up to its reputation as the water sector's leading marketplace for transformative ideas and innovations.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, lived up to its reputation as the water sector's leading marketplace for transformative ideas and innovations.
  • WEFTEC 2023, the 96th edition of the event, included attractions like drones flying in a new, dedicated pavilion and a unique opening general session (OGS) that used music, storytellers, and photography to celebrate water, people, and community.
  • Both registrant and exhibitor numbers were back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019.
  • We're excited to see the many efforts those in the water sector are making to improve human and environmental well-being."