National Forum

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.

Phreesia Joins Call to Action to Improve Adult Vaccination Rates

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is pleased to announce that it has joined the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit’s Call to Action for Adult Immunizations campaign to improve adult vaccination rates.

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  • Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is pleased to announce that it has joined the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit’s Call to Action for Adult Immunizations campaign to improve adult vaccination rates.
  • More than three in four adults are missing routinely recommended vaccines and, due to preventive care put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, low vaccination rates have worsened.
  • The mission of the campaign is to encourage healthcare providers to take action to improve the implementation of adult vaccination recommendations to protect adults from preventable illness, disability and death.
  • Within the last few years, Phreesia has delivered over 20.7 million messages to adults to encourage conversations with care teams about recommended vaccines.

North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Partners with USDA-Forest Service to Host Inaugural National Forum on Biological Control

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the USDA-Forest Service to host the 1st Bi-Annual National Forum on Biological Control. The conference will take place at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland, from March 11-14th, 2024, bringing together biocontrol researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to help propel this important discipline forward by identifying key strengths, challenges, opportunities, needs, and next steps.

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  • The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is partnering with the USDA-Forest Service to host the 1st Bi-Annual National Forum on Biological Control.
  • MADISON, Wis., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the USDA-Forest Service to host the 1st Bi-Annual National Forum on Biological Control.
  • The National Forum on Biological Control is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing the understanding and application of biological control strategies in the management of invasive species.
  • The 1st Bi-Annual National Forum on Biological Control promises to be a landmark event in the field, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to develop sustainable solutions for invasive species management.

The North American Invasive Species Management Association launches new FREE Biocontrol 101 short course

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAISMA (North American Invasive Species Management Association) is excited to announce the launch of their newest virtual short course, Biocontrol 101, in the InvasivesU online learning library. This asynchronous course was created to provide the public with an introduction to the science, application, and regulation of classical weed biological control. Registration for this short course is free thanks to funding from the USDA Forest Service.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAISMA (North American Invasive Species Management Association) is excited to announce the launch of their newest virtual short course, Biocontrol 101, in the InvasivesU online learning library .
  • "Biological control is a key component of long-term sustainable management of invasive species, especially invasive plants," said Phil Weyl, CBC Committee Member.
  • Classical weed biocontrol is an important, under-utilized tool in the management of invasive plants.
  • Kimberly Davidson, North American Invasive Species Management Association, 1 7703243842, [email protected] , https://naisma.org
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Basware Commits To Support Electronic Invoicing In France

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PARIS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Basware, the leader in making AP automation and invoice processing happen, announced its Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) application on July 28th 2023, to support French businesses sending and receiving invoices digitally.

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  • Basware is committed to becoming a PDP provider to support French businesses through this significant transition.
  • With 40 years' experience working with major brands such as Vinci, HP, DHL and Mercedes-Benz, Basware is a pioneer in digitalization and electronic invoicing, present in 175 countries worldwide.
  • In France, Basware is actively involved in the roll-out of electronic invoicing and the implementation of the new reform.
  • In addition to electronic invoicing, the e-reporting function offered by Basware goes far beyond the requirements of the French mandate.

Basware Commits To Support Electronic Invoicing In France

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Mercedes-Benz, EDI, Vinci, OD, VAT, DHL, AP, CII, ERP, Electronic, Dematerialization, National Forum, PDP, Investment, UBL, Risk, Machine learning, International Information Technology University, Ecosystem, AI, HP, Automation, Online shopping, Basware

PARIS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Basware, the leader in making AP automation and invoice processing happen, announced its Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) application on July 28th 2023, to support French businesses sending and receiving invoices digitally.

Key Points: 
  • Basware is committed to becoming a PDP provider to support French businesses through this significant transition.
  • With 40 years' experience working with major brands such as Vinci, HP, DHL and Mercedes-Benz, Basware is a pioneer in digitalization and electronic invoicing, present in 175 countries worldwide.
  • In France, Basware is actively involved in the roll-out of electronic invoicing and the implementation of the new reform.
  • In addition to electronic invoicing, the e-reporting function offered by Basware goes far beyond the requirements of the French mandate.

Navigate360's JP Guilbault and Dr. Joe McKenna to Present Trends Shaping School Culture and Climate at the National Forum on Education Policy

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, the nation's leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces JP Guilbault, Chief Executive Officer at Navigate360, Karen Barnes, Ph.D., LCSW, Threat Assessment & Mental Health Officer at the Maine School Safety Center, Maine Department of Education and Dr. Joe McKenna, Ph.D., Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development at Navigate360, will present at the Education Commission of the States' National Forum on Education Policy July 12–14 in Minneapolis. Guilbault will share all-new data on how K–12 district personnel report feeling prepared to address physical safety and their students' social-emotional or character education needs.

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  • Guilbault will share all-new data on how K–12 district personnel report feeling prepared to address physical safety and their students' social-emotional or character education needs.
  • According to new data from Navigate360, educators at the largest school districts feel less prepared to address physical safety than educators at mid- and small-sized school districts.
  • The session, titled "Data Trends Shaping School Culture and Climate," will take place on Thursday, July 13, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CDT at the conference.
  • An annual conference, the National Forum on Education Policy brings together education leaders to discuss the most pressing issues in state education policy.

NCSBN Research Projects Significant Nursing Workforce Shortages and Crisis

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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CHICAGO , April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) unveiled its research, titled "Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout & Stress Among U.S. Nurses," in a panel titled "Nursing at the Crossroads: A Call to Action" in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club at 9:30 a.m. EST.

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  • For the first time, the research findings reveal how the nursing workforce was impacted by the pandemic and how many left the workforce in this period, and forecast how many nurses in the U.S. have an intent to leave the workforce.
  • The research also examined the personal and professional characteristics of nurses experiencing heightened workplace burnout and stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The research was gathered as part of a biennial nursing workforce study conducted by NCSBN and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.
  • Coupled with large declines among nursing support staff, NCSBN calls for significant action to foster a more resilient and safe U.S. nursing workforce moving forward.

Institute for Building Technology and Safety releases report on Equitable Climate Resilience for Local Governments

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening communities, has released "Equitable Climate Resilience for Local Governments," a white paper outlining the results of a two-year study on the intersection of social inequities and climate resilience in U.S. cities.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening communities, has released "Equitable Climate Resilience for Local Governments," a white paper outlining the results of a two-year study on the intersection of social inequities and climate resilience in U.S. cities.
  • In the second phase, the research team used results from the survey to develop a resource to assist local governments with understanding, assessing, and prioritizing ECR efforts.
  • A 22-member advisory panel of social, climate, and local government subject matter experts provided feedback during each phase of the study.
  • 75% of respondents agreed that an assessment and planning tool that focuses on equitable climate resilience would be useful for their cities.

Broward County Library Wins Four Awards for Outstanding Programs and Services

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth programs, a national forum to preserve Black culture online and a successful email marketing campaign earned Broward County Library two national and two statewide awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Florida Library Association (FLA).

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth programs, a national forum to preserve Black culture online and a successful email marketing campaign earned Broward County Library two national and two statewide awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Florida Library Association (FLA).
  • Nationally, Broward County Library received two NACo Achievement Awards, which recognize innovative county government programs that help build healthy, safe and thriving communities.
  • Broward County Library also won two prestigious FLA Awards, which honor outstanding Florida libraries, individuals, businesses and library supporters.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized for doing what we love best - providing valuable library resources to our customers and communities," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs.