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China Risun's 2022 Interim Revenue Ups 21.1% to RMB22.53 Billion, Profit Attributable to Owners was RMB1.74 Billion

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was approximately RMB22.53 billion, representing an increase of approximately 21.1%.

Key Points: 
  • Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was approximately RMB22.53 billion, representing an increase of approximately 21.1%.
  • Profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RMB1.74 billion, up approximately 0.8%.
  • During the reporting period, revenue derived from the coke and coking chemicals manufacturing business continued to increase, up 20.2% to RMB9,262.7 million.
  • China Risun is also included in FTSE GEIS: FTSE Global Small Cap Index, FTSE Global All-Cap Index (LMS) and FTSE Global Total-Cap Index (LMSu).

College Raptor and Ocelot Partner to Provide Greater College Cost Transparency

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- College Raptor, the leading provider of Net Price Calculators (NPCs), and Ocelot, higher education's most-deployed and fastest-growing AI-powered Student Communication Platform, announced today that they have partnered to enable colleges and universities using both products to support greater transparency and education around college planning.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited for this partnership with Ocelot to integrate their best-in-class content and technology with our best-in-class NPC," said Bill Staib, President & CEO of College Raptor.
  • "This is a fantastic opportunity to provide even greater value to our mutual campus partners while also improving college planning for students, parents, and families, especially when it comes to understanding the true cost of college."
  • Kelley Bradder, Ocelot's VP for Implementation and Product Support, added: "This flexible integration is a powerful capability for all institutions that use Ocelot for their AI communications platform and College Raptor for their NPC.
  • College Raptor's Net Price Calculator and college discovery platform helps millions of students and parents with the most accurate cost estimates during their college planning.

Anthology's Blackboard Learn Ultra Wins Gold Stevie Award for Postsecondary Learning Management Solutions

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Blackboard Learn is Anthology's flagship learning management system, designed to support the student experience while enabling pedagogical best practices for faculty.

Key Points: 
  • Blackboard Learn is Anthology's flagship learning management system, designed to support the student experience while enabling pedagogical best practices for faculty.
  • Last month, Anthology announced a 46 percent increase in the number of courses using Blackboard Learn Ultra, and a 30 percent increase in the number of institutions deploying Learn Ultra courses, year-over-year.
  • Following the merger with Blackboard, Anthology tripled Learn Ultra development resources and increased opportunities for client feedback in the development process.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Savvas Unveils Major Enhancements to its Award-Winning Savvas Realize Platform, Offering Time-Saving Features Designed with Educators in Mind

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

PARAMUS, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by input from its educator users, Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce that for back to school it has updated its award-winning Savvas Realize platform with powerful enhancements and a new user experience intended to save teachers time, freeing them up to focus more on classroom instruction with their students.

Key Points: 
  • Savvas Realize has been updated with significant enhancements...[to help] teachers be more productive in the classroom.
  • "Teachers have a lot on their plates, especially this school year with trying to get their students caught up.
  • Realize is the digital home to more than 1,000 of Savvas Learning Company's high-quality, rigorous, and research-grounded programs all purposefully developed for blended learning environments.
  • For administrators, Savvas Realize provides robust reporting of student progress data by class and school along with flexible features designed to help them expand district-wide collaboration.

Meridian Knowledge Solutions Ranks in Top 10 Blended Learning LMS Solutions for 2022

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meridian Knowledge Solutions earns spot among the Top 10 Blended Learning LMS Solutions for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Meridian Knowledge Solutions earns spot among the Top 10 Blended Learning LMS Solutions for 2022. eLearning Industry hand-picked the top 10 learning management systems that offer blended learning capabilities to enable learners with virtual and face-to-face modalities.
  • Through flexible and customizable training options, Meridian LMS is transforming the learning process beyond what is capable in a traditional L&D environment.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meridian Knowledge Solutions earns spot among the Top 10 Blended Learning LMS Solutions for 2022.
    eLearning Industry hand-picked the top 10 learning management systems that offer blended learning capabilities to enable learners with virtual and face-to-face modalities.
  • Through flexible and customizable training options, Meridian LMS is transforming the learning process beyond what is capable in a traditional L&D environment.

Northpass Ranks on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northpass, the provider of the leading Customer Learning platform, announced that it has been recognized by Inc. as an Inc. 5000 company. The Inc. 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment — independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names, gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Key Points: 
  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northpass , the provider of the leading Customer Learning platform, announced that it has been recognized by Inc. as an Inc. 5000 company.
  • The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment independent businesses.
  • "It truly is an honor to be designated an Inc. 5000 company," said Northpass Founder & CEO, Steve Cornwell.
  • "It truly is an honor to be designated an Inc. 5000 company," said Northpass Founder & CEO, Steve Cornwell.

IXL Announces Google Classroom Add-on to Streamline Educational Experiences

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, now offers a new add-on for Google Classroom, the popular learning management system (LMS) used by millions of students and teachers around the world. The add-on creates a seamless way for schools using Google Classroom and IXL to help educators simplify class management, personalize learning and capitalize on valuable instructional time. The add-on is available for Google Workspace customers with the Teaching & Learning Upgrade or Google Workspace for Education Plus, and an IXL school or district license.

Key Points: 
  • The add-on creates a seamless way for schools using Google Classroom and IXL to help educators simplify class management, personalize learning and capitalize on valuable instructional time.
  • The add-on is available for Google Workspace customers with the Teaching & Learning Upgrade or Google Workspace for Education Plus, and an IXL school or district license.
  • Educators can assign coursework based on IXL skills, get on-demand assessment data from the Real-Time Diagnostic and access other important instructional resources directly from Google Classroom.
  • If teachers need a deeper dive into IXL's actionable analytics, they can navigate to IXL directly from Google Classroom and be automatically signed in.

Schoox Named to Training Industry's Top 20 Learning Management System (LMS) List

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas,  Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Schoox, a learning management and talent development software provider, announced it has been selected by Training Industry for its 2022 Top Training Companies™ lists for the learning management systems (LMS) sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Schoox , a learning management and talent development software provider, announced it has been selected by Training Industry for its 2022 Top Training Companies lists for the learning management systems (LMS) sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.
  • Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies.
  • "This year's Top 20 LMS Companies are evolving into a one-stop-shop for all learning technology-related needs.
  • The 2022 Top Learning Management System (LMS) Companies list can be viewed here .

Instructure Study Suggests that Louisiana Higher Ed Students Prioritize Career Readiness, Holistic Development

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the maker of Canvas, today released a new study highlighting key higher education trends in Louisiana. The study, developed in coordination with Hanover Research, gives a timely and insightful view into how 114 higher education students in Louisiana define student success and engagement. Student respondents are focused on career readiness, skill competency, educational goals and relevant job placement. To view the report, visit this page.

Key Points: 
  • The study, developed in coordination with Hanover Research, gives a timely and insightful view into how 114 higher education students in Louisiana define student success and engagement.
  • The results of the study highlight the importance of a holistic approach to education that meets the needs of today's students.
  • These Louisiana students are laser-focused on career readiness and having the skills to gain post-graduation employment.
  • It's clear that students in Louisiana crave connection and flexibility around learning modalities, yet connection means different things to different students.

National Business League (NBL) to Launch Black Economic Freedom Movement to Help Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses by 2028

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

TUSKEGEE, Ala., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A campaign that aims to enhance the digital capacity of 1 million Black-owned businesses and grow their revenue by engaging customers through technology is being introduced in Tuskegee at the 122nd anniversary of the National Business League (NBL).

Key Points: 
  • The goal is to transition 1 million Black-owned businesses into the digital economy by 2028.
  • The five-year campaign, the Black Economic Freedom Movement, will kick off in January 2023 to relaunch the NBL with local city chapters throughout all 50 states and internationally.
  • "When Tuskegee Founder Booker T. Washington envisioned the National Business League, he wanted to create opportunities for economic empowerment for Black businesses through collaboration," said Dr. Charlotte Morris, president of Tuskegee University.
  • The National Business League's vision is to develop and drive the appropriate digital ecosystem for 3.2 million Black-owned businesses to thrive across America and internationally.