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Dozens of Leading Education Solution Providers Announce Commitment to Evidence, Federal Compliance and Student Success Ahead of ISTE Conference

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the ISTELive conference, dozens of K-12 education solution providers, in collaboration with LearnPlatform, announce their commitment to grow, show and share their evidence with districts, state agencies and partners for the 2022-23 school year. As required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and stimulus funding for "evidence-based interventions," these providers join the growing movement to ensure equity, improved outcomes, and the safe, practical use of research for decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the ISTELive conference , dozens of K-12 education solution providers, in collaboration with LearnPlatform , announce their commitment to grow, show and share their evidence with districts, state agencies and partners for the 2022-23 school year.
  • ESSA Evidence Badges are earned by solutions based on the ESSA level of evidence validated for each context-based study.
  • "Regardless of your role in education, building practical, contextually relevant and ESSA-aligned evidence is critically needed," said Karl Rectanus, CEO and Co-founder of LearnPlatform.
  • LearnPlatform, the edtech infrastructure for modern learning environments, is the fastest-growing source of safe, trustworthy evidence and insights in U.S. education.

Comparing COVID-19 Disinfection Efficacy of UVC LED Devices to Low-Pressure Mercury (LPUV) UVC Lamps

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Monday, June 20, 2022

NORTHVALE, N.J., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympia's patented cutting-edge Air Disinfection fixtures ensure work environments are kept germ-free and businesses resume daily activities. The workspaces where these fixtures can be used include hospitals, hotels, offices, clinics, schools, and other buildings such as churches. Reducing the spread of dangerous viruses and other pathogens improves air quality, safety, and health.

Key Points: 
  • The workspaces where these fixtures can be used include hospitals, hotels, offices, clinics, schools, and other buildings such as churches.
  • Olympia's UVC LED Air Disinfection devices effectively reduce COVID-19 contamination, enabling air and surface disinfection of up to 99.9% microbial reduction.
  • Olympia's UVC LED Air Disinfection Devices are built to produce the optimal UVC wavelength for disinfection to foster a clean and healthy indoor space.
  • Unlike mercury UV lamp devices, Olympia uses 265nm UVC LEDs for its UV energy source.

Carahsoft Recognized as Institute of Excellence in Sales Premier Sales Employer for 2022

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

RESTON, Va., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, today announced that it has been named a 2022 Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) .

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, today announced that it has been named a 2022 Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) .
  • Premier Sales Employers are selected by an independent judging panel for their excellence in sales and employee development, including acquiring, motivating, retaining and elevating top-tier sales talent.
  • Its an honor to be recognized again as an IES Premier Sales Employer, said Kathy Kelly, Vice President of Recruiting at Carahsoft.
  • The 2022 Premier Sales Employer guide recognizes the companies offering exceptional channels to propel career growth for sales professionals.

3Pillar Global Named Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Pillar Global ("3Pillar"), a global developer of cutting-edge digital products and a leader in digital innovation strategy, today announced that it has been named a 2022 Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES). The award promotes and advances corporate and organizational sales excellence by recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic vision in Enterprise Sales.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Pillar Global ("3Pillar"), a global developer of cutting-edge digital products and a leader in digital innovation strategy, today announced that it has been named a 2022 Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) .
  • The award promotes and advances corporate and organizational sales excellence by recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic vision in Enterprise Sales.
  • "It is truly an honor to be named a Premier Sales Employer by IES," said VP of Commercial Enablement, Brian Shea.
  • "We're thrilled to be recognized for developing a strong sales workforce that attracts, motivates, and retains top-tier talent."

Energy Focus Showcases EnFocus™ Circadian Lighting, RedCap® Emergency Lighting and nUVo™ UVC Air Disinfection Product Lines at LightFair 2022

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601005232/en/
    The products taking center stage at the Energy Focus booth, #2055, will be:
    EnFocus : With Simple, Secure Healthy Light the EnFocus Circadian Lighting System provides effortless circadian lighting with simple solutions for color tuning and control.
  • RedCap LED Emergency Battery Backup : Emergency Lighting Made Simple means RedCap is an all-in-one, general-purpose lighting and emergency backup Tubular LED (TLED) solution.
  • Energy Focus is an industry-leading innovator of sustainable light-emitting diode (LED) lighting and lighting control technologies and solutions, as well as UVC Disinfection technologies and solutions.
  • Our EnFocus lighting control platform enables existing and new buildings to provide quality, convenient and affordable, dimmable and color-tunable, circadian and human-centric lighting capabilities.

Steven Bramson Named CEO of Innovative Ergonomic Solutions

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Monday, June 6, 2022

EASTON, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Ergonomic Solutions (IES), a private equity-backed platform with a collection of inventive brands focused on increasing productivity wherever work happens through better ergonomics, has named Steven Bramson CEO, effective today. Bramson has served as IES President since joining the organization in August 2021. In this elevated role, he will be responsible for setting the company's vision, the strategies to accelerate growth and profitability, and to drive overall success for the organization.  

Key Points: 
  • EASTON, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Ergonomic Solutions (IES), a private equity-backed platform with a collection of inventive brands focused on increasing productivity wherever work happens through better ergonomics, has named Steven Bramson CEO, effective today.
  • Bramson will also oversee IES's diversified, global portfolio of brands.
  • Steven is relentless in his pursuit of excellence, and we are confident he will create significant value for all stakeholders."
  • Innovative Ergonomic Solutions is a private equity-backed platform with a collection of inventive brands focused on ergonomic workspace products and services that improve the health, wellness and productivity of users across a multitude of environments.

Roughly Half of Public Schools Report That They Can Effectively Provide Mental Health Services to All Students in Need

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly half (56 percent) of public schools moderately or strongly agreed that they could effectively provide mental health services to all students in need, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Seventy percent of public schools reported an increase in the percentage of their students seeking mental health services at school since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and roughly three-quarters (76 percent) of schools also reported an increase in staff voicing concerns about their students exhibiting symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Key Points: 
  • This snapshot of the pandemic's mental health impact is critical in informing the need for student mental health services."
  • Nearly all (96 percent) public schools reported providing mental health services for their students during the 2021-22 school year.
  • However, 88 percent of public schools did not strongly agree that they could effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.
  • Fifty-six percent of public schools reported that they moderately agreed or strongly agreed that they can effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.

Annual Condition of Education Shows Historic Decline in Total Public School Enrollment Between Fall 2019 and Fall 2020

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

WASHINGTON , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Total public elementary and secondary school enrollment for prekindergarten through grade 12 students declined 3 percent between fall 2019 and fall 2020, erasing a decade of steady growth, according to The Condition of Education 2022, an annual report to Congress released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This was the largest single-year decline in total public school enrollment since 1943. This decrease in enrollment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was concentrated in lower grades. Looking specifically at the youngest children, overall enrollment rates (across public and private schools) fell 13 percentage points for 3- to 4-year-olds (from 54 to 40 percent).

Key Points: 
  • In addition to annual indicators, this year's Condition features a closer look at how the pandemic might have influenced education choices and school enrollment.
  • Between fall 2019 and fall 2020, the total public elementary and secondary school enrollment for prekindergarten through grade 12 students dropped 3 percent, from 50.8 million students to 49.4 million students.
  • Enrollment in public charter schools grew from 1.6 million students in fall 2009 to 3.4 million students in fall 2019.
  • The Report on the Condition of Education is a congressionally mandated annual report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Petrofac Limited: AGM Statement

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Petrofac Limited (the Company) is holding its Annual General Meeting today.

Key Points: 
  • Petrofac Limited (the Company) is holding its Annual General Meeting today.
  • Delivery of these medium-term objectives will create significant value for all Petrofac stakeholders.
  • Our pre-close trading statement on our first half trading will be published on 28 June 2022.
  • This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of Petrofac and the industry in which Petrofac operates.

IES Communications Takes Title Sponsorship at DCAC Live 2022

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Monday, May 16, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- DCAC Live, the Data Center Anti-Conference, has announced that IES Communications will be the title sponsor of the 7th annual event, which will take place live and in-person at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- DCAC Live , the Data Center Anti-Conference, has announced that IES Communications will be the title sponsor of the 7th annual event, which will take place live and in-person at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.
  • "IES is pleased to be sponsoring this incredible event - again," said Gilbert Romo Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IES.
  • DCAC Live will take place at the Moody Theater Austin City Limits (ACL) venue in Austin on September 27-28.
  • "IES has been a great partner to DCAC over the years," said Kirk Offel , co-founder of DCAC Live and DCAC Revolution .