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Three of Author John Crawley's Novels Named to Shelf Unbound 2023 Notable 100 List

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Monday, December 11, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shelf Unbound book review magazine has named three of John Crawley's books to their 2023 Notable 100 list. Those books are: The Ripple Effect, One Elephant Too Many, and Of Poets and Old Men.

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BAE Systems, Inc. highlights continued advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in workforce and culture

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today BAE Systems, Inc. released its annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Impact Report titled The Ripple Effect of our Efforts. The report focuses on the company's commitment and investment in the growth, development, and well-being of its employees and the sustainability of the communities in which it operates.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today BAE Systems, Inc. released its annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Impact Report titled The Ripple Effect of our Efforts .
  • Increasing the representation of women in senior leadership roles, people of color, and people with disabilities across the company.
  • The report is part of BAE Systems, Inc.'s ongoing commitment to raising awareness and increasing transparency and accountability for its DEI strategy.
  • BAE Systems, Inc. employs a diverse workforce of approximately 35,000 employees in 30 states in the U.S., along with sites in the United Kingdom and Sweden.

Announcing John Crawley's Latest Novel, The Ripple Effect

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ripple Effect is John Crawley's 18th novel. Published by Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster, this compelling new work presents the very human consequences of gun violence in America by telling the stories of people whose lives are changed by a mass shooting.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ripple Effect is John Crawley's 18th novel.
  • "Every mass shooting sets off a ripple effect like a rock hitting the surface of a pond."
  • "Every mass shooting sets off a ripple effect like a rock hitting the surface of a pond," says author John Crawley.
  • The Ripple Effect is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.

Advanced Drainage Systems Honored for Work in Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and Overall Business Operations

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

HILLIARD, Ohio, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions and one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America, was recently honored by multiple organizations for its efforts to advance sustainability and corporate responsibility through its business practices.

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  • "We are honored to be recognized by both The American Business Awards and Fast Company for our work and success in these initiatives.
  • I thank our dedicated ADS teams, who innovate every day to deliver results for our stakeholders and the communities we serve."
  • ADS was also honored for achievement in corporate social responsibility and environment, social and governance with two Silver Stevie® Awards.
  • ADS was honored for its business-to-business communications via its blog, The Ripple Effect , as well as ADS' Texas landing page.

Ripple Effects Recognized by SIIA as Best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SEATTLE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning and behavior and mental health supports, today announced its Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience Program was named the best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution of 2023 in the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognizes companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

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  • SEATTLE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ripple Effects , a leader in digital social emotional learning and behavior and mental health supports, today announced its Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience Program was named the best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution of 2023 in the annual SIIA CODiE Awards.
  • "It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition from SIIA," said John Ray-Keil, CEO, Ripple Effects.
  • Awards were given for products and services deployed specifically for education and learning professionals, including the top honor of the Best Overall Education Technology Solution.
  • SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.

Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience Program From Ripple Effects Honored as a Finalist in 2023 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

SEATTLE, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience program is a finalist in the 2023 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards in the Best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution. Each year, this esteemed awards program highlights achievement across the industry and honors the best education technology, business software and digital content.

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  • SEATTLE, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience program is a finalist in the 2023 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards in the Best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution.
  • Each year, this esteemed awards program highlights achievement across the industry and honors the best education technology, business software and digital content.
  • Since 1986, the SIIA CODiE Awards have recognized thousands of software, information and education technology companies for achieving excellence.
  • The CODiE Awards are the only peer-recognized program in the content, information, education and software technology industries, honoring a product's innovation, vision and overall industry impact.

National Finalists, Regional Finalists, and State Winners Named in the 21st Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

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Monday, May 8, 2023

eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 21st annual competition.

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  • eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 21st annual competition.
  • “The U.S. Army is proud to provide opportunities like eCYBERMISSION to help develop and mentor the next generation of STEM talent,” said AEOP Cooperative Agreement Manager, Christina Weber.
  • After Regional Judging, the top teams per grade level from each of the five regions were selected to advance as National Finalists.
  • For a full list of State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists, visit www.ecybermission.com/winners .

National Analysis Reveals Devastating Ripple Effect of Gun Violence on Communities in New York and Across the United States

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 158,216 people in the United States were killed or injured by guns in 2021—48 victims for every 100,000 people. This firearm violence levied a huge financial burden on the nation: an estimated: $2.2 billion per year in direct medical costs, $47 billion in lifetime income lost, and $563 billion in quality-adjusted life years lost, according to a national analysis released today by United Hospital Fund, produced in a collaboration with Boston Consulting Group. 

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  • The report, The Ripple Effect of Firearms: How Families, Communities, and Society in the U.S. Are Affected by Firearms , analyzed the impact of gun violence in 2021 nationwide, and countyby-county in New York State, broken down by gender, race, and age.
  • Southern states had the highest ratio of gun victims, led by Mississippi with 104.9 shooting victims per 100,000 residents.
  • "This report highlights the need to treat gun violence as a public health problem at the national, state, and community levels."
  • "As more children and adults are killed, injured, and traumatized by gun violence, we must focus on prevention and treatment."

Ripple Effects PK-12 SEL Programs Honored With Two Awards of Excellence From Tech & Learning Magazine

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning (SEL), behavior and mental health supports, today announced that Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience program and Ripple Effects for Teens are winners in this year's Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022 in the Primary and Secondary and Education categories, respectively. The prestigious awards program honors educational technology from the last 12 months that has excelled in supporting teachers, students and education professionals. "At Ripple Effects, we are focused on helping learners develop positive behavioral life skills to flourish in school and beyond," said John Ray-Keil, CEO, Ripple Effects. "It is an honor to receive this recognition from this renowned awards program."

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ripple Effects , a leader in digital social emotional learning (SEL), behavior and mental health supports, today announced that Bouncy's Ready to Learn Resilience program and Ripple Effects for Teens are winners in this year's Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022 in the Primary and Secondary and Education categories, respectively.
  • The prestigious awards program honors educational technology from the last 12 months that has excelled in supporting teachers, students and education professionals.
  • "At Ripple Effects, we are focused on helping learners develop positive behavioral life skills to flourish in school and beyond," said John Ray-Keil, CEO, Ripple Effects.
  • While the content allows for adaption based on individual needs, educators can customize skill-building lessons by matching lessons from Ripple Effects' research-based treatment plans to achieve specific learning objectives.

Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers' Social Emotional Needs

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

SEATTLE, May 25, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt with new technology and concerns over in-person learning while also caring for their own children. These anxieties served to heighten an already stressful profession. According to the 2021 State of the U.S. Teacher Survey conducted by The RAND Corporation, teachers were almost three times more likely to report symptoms of depression than adults in other professions. Additional independent research indicates that 54 percent feel unprepared or very unprepared to respond to students' behavior problems.

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  • Additional independent research indicates that 54 percent feel unprepared or very unprepared to respond to students' behavior problems.
  • To give educators much-needed support in the classroom, social emotional learning pioneer Ripple Effects, today announced that through June 30, 2022, it is offering complimentary access to its staff professional development wellness program, Educator Ally.
  • "When educators have the proper tools, their stress levels decrease," said Heidi Johnecheck, chief impact officer for Ripple Effects.
  • In 2022, its program, Ripple Effects for Teens, was designated by CASEL as a Promising Program for social and emotional learning, meeting or exceeding most of CASEL's criteria for high-quality SEL programming.