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HMH Named Finalist in Nine 2024 CODiE Award Categories

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BOSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH has been named a finalist in nine categories for the 2024 CODiE Awards, including "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" for its comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning offerings. Presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards honor excellence in leading technology products and services, with awards given to products demonstrating innovation, vision and overall industry impact.

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  • BOSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology company HMH has been named a finalist in nine categories for the 2024 CODiE Awards, including "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" for its comprehensive core, intervention, assessment and professional learning offerings.
  • "At HMH, we are focused on simplifying educators' lives and creating meaningful learning experiences that improve outcomes for all students," said Jack Lynch, President and CEO, HMH.
  • This year, HMH was named a finalist in nine CODiE categories, including overall connected solution:
    HMH's connected teaching and learning on Ed for "Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions" in the EdTech Leadership category.
  • Since 1986, the SIIA CODiE Awards have honored thousands of software, education, information and media products, leaders and teams for achieving excellence.

Teaching Strategies Named Finalist for Two SIIA CODiE Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and family engagement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for two 2024 SIIA CODiE Awards in the "Best PK/Early Childhood Learning Solution" and "Best Education Professional Development Solution" categories. CODiE finalists represent the best products, services and people in the education and business technology industries.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and family engagement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for two 2024 SIIA CODiE Awards in the "Best PK/Early Childhood Learning Solution" and "Best Education Professional Development Solution" categories.
  • They enthusiastically embrace ways to streamline planning, teaching, assessment, and engagement with children's families, all while learning ways to improve their impact and teaching practice," said Celia Stokes, president of product at Teaching Strategies.
  • Teaching Strategies was selected as a finalist across dozens of business technology and  education technology categories, among hundreds of nominations.
  • The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry's only peer-recognized awards program.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Antony Jackson Arumairaj, MD as a Top Pinnacle Physician

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Antony Jackson Arumairaj, MD is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Physician for his contributions as a Distinguished Internal Medicine Specialist.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Antony Jackson Arumairaj, MD is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Physician for his contributions as a Distinguished Internal Medicine Specialist.
  • In this capacity, he not only provides exceptional patient care but also plays a pivotal role in teaching and mentoring medical students.
  • His dedication to the well-being of his patients and commitment to medical education make him a valuable asset to the healthcare community.
  • He aims to complete his Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship and become an Attending Physician at a university hospital.

Dr. Patti Fletcher Advocates for a Human-Centric Disruptive Revolution in WorkTech

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TAMPA BAY, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The landscape of HR technology, or WorkTech, is evolving rapidly marking a significant shift from traditional HR processes to a more integrated and employee-centric approach. This transition reflects the changing dynamics of the workplace and the need for tools that not only manage HR functions but also enhance collaboration and productivity across the workforce. For talent leaders, this shift implies that creating a positive candidate experience and a strong sense of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are no longer optional, but essential. (1) The latest episode of Disruption Interruption, with Host, Karla Jo (KJ) Helms, featuring Dr. Patti Fletcher, best-selling author and seasoned-tech executive, answers the question, "The loudest naysayers are the ones in your head...what will you say to them?"

Key Points: 
  • - Dr. Patti Fletcher
    Looking ahead, WorkTech is expected to continue evolving to support the changing workplace, with a greater focus on employee engagement, retention, and culture.
  • The intersection of HRTech and collaboration technologies presents new opportunities for enhancing HR tasks, learning, and workforce management in a distributed environment.
  • When discussing HR and its role, Dr. Fletcher asserts, "Make no mistake that an HR department's job is to protect the company.
  • Disruption in WorkTech: Dr. Patti Fletcher's Vision for Interrupting Bias and Enhancing Equity in HR Decisions: http://www.disruption-interruption.com/
    Disruption Interruption is the podcast where you'll hear from today's biggest Industry Disruptors.

Cetera Welcomes $135 Million AUA Advisor Duo to Cetera Advisor Networks

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Kip Johansen* and Patrick Wight* have joined Cetera Advisor Networks via AdvisorNet Financial doing business as Mill City Financial Partners. Mill City Financial Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and had more than $135 million in assets under administration** as of Nov. 30, 2023. The pair joined Cetera from LPL Financial.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Kip Johansen* and Patrick Wight* have joined Cetera Advisor Networks via AdvisorNet Financial doing business as Mill City Financial Partners.
  • "We were immediately impressed by the support and resources Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks offers its affiliated advisors and advisor groups," said Johansen.
  • "I am proud to welcome Mill City Financial Partners to our community of talented financial professionals, which continues attracting top talent," said Cetera Advisor Networks President Tim Stinson.
  • Click here for more information about Cetera Advisor Networks and click here for more information about AdvisorNet Financial.

Allegion Expands Indication Trim Portfolio, Launches Patented Schlage Solutions for K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare and Privacy Applications

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US, a leading security products and solutions provider, today announced the expansion of its indication trim portfolio with three new lines of Schlage® Indication Solutions, a best-in-class lock portfolio designed specifically with K-12 and higher education security needs in mind while also serving the privacy application needs of healthcare, commercial and retail markets.

Key Points: 
  • With its additional availability in all finishes and lever designs common to Schlage locks, the indication trim can be used for enhanced security, privacy, and convenience in many situations.
  • This line of Schlage Indication Solutions builds on Allegion's existing indication product portfolio, including Von Duprin security indicators that were designed for high-occupancy areas.
  • The Schlage Indication Solutions are offered in the Schlage L Series mortise, ND Series cylindrical and B Series deadbolt locks and are available for purchase now.
  • Learn more about the Schlage Indication Solutions and contact an Allegion security consultant to equip your classrooms and campuses with Schlage indicator trim.

The NAMM Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Best Communities for Music Education

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NAMM Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Awards, a signature program now in its 25th year of recognizing and celebrating school districts and individual schools for their support and commitment to music education and their efforts to ensure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.

Key Points: 
  • Two awards are given: Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) for school districts and the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) for individual school sites.
  • Both reach K-12 schools and school districts throughout the U.S. and offer opportunities to increase awareness and support for music programs.
  • The schools and communities recognized by Best Communities for Music Education demonstrate a commitment to ensuring music learning opportunities are available for every student and provide an example for other communities to follow.
  • "The Best Communities for Music Education designation has remained a point of pride for Fulton County Schools for 25 years, affirming our Board's unwavering commitment to music education.

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Announces More Than $470,000 in Grants to Ohio Schools and Teachers

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The grants have been awarded to PK-12 public school districts and 501 c 3 organizations that partner with these schools to make an impact on public elementary and secondary education in Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • The grants have been awarded to PK-12 public school districts and 501 c 3 organizations that partner with these schools to make an impact on public elementary and secondary education in Ohio.
  • The Foundation also approved $13,504 to individual Ohio educators through the Foundation's Grants-to-Educators.
  • The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation was established in 1959 to develop young people to the maximum extent and encourage greater creativity in the teaching profession.
  • The Foundation supports teachers and learners in Ohio's PK-12 public schools by investing in projects designed to advance Excellent Teaching and Deep Learning.

Gale Primary Sources Release Four New Archives Devoted to Contributions from Underrecognized Communities

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is continuing its support of academic initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the release of four new archives on the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) platform. These archives unlock perspectives on interdisciplinary subjects, including the histories of LGBTQ+ communities in North America, the treatment of disabilities in society, refugeeism and relief work during the Cold War period and the environmental impact of colonial policies in Africa and Asia – all topics that represent some of the fastest-growing areas of research and teaching. Making accessible the often unheard voices of those who lived it, these unique collections enable researchers and students to break past barriers, gain new insights and make key connections between past events and their influence on the world we live in today.

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  • These new archives drive exploration of different perspectives by connecting researchers and students to primary sources that create a culture of discovery and understanding."
  • These new archives are available on the Gale Primary Sources platform, enabling cross-archival searching to help users make new connections across topics.
  • This allows researchers to apply natural language processing tools across thousands of documents from Gale Primary Sources and perform a variety of textual analyses.
  • For more information or to request a trial, visit the Gale Primary Sources web page .

First Book and Ashoka Announce 15 Youth Challenge Winners in Time for Change Nationwide Initiative

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, First Book and Ashoka, leading organizations in educational equity and social entrepreneurship, have announced the 15 grand prize winners of the Time for Change Youth Challenge. Young changemakers from across the country will receive $1,000 grants for student-led solutions to improve their classrooms, schools, and communities. The Time for Change Youth Challenge is designed to spark transformative changemaking journeys in young people, with submissions ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade students looking to bring their innovative solution to life or expand an existing student-led initiative.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, First Book and Ashoka, leading organizations in educational equity and social entrepreneurship, have announced the 15 grand prize winners of the Time for Change Youth Challenge .
  • The Youth Challenge builds on the success of the Time for Change: Dream, Act, Change Our World campaign, first launched by First Book and Ashoka in 2022 .
  • The initiative has since expanded internationally to inspire young people to become changemakers for their schools and communities.
  • The Youth Challenge demonstrates the eagerness of young people to make lasting change in their schools and classrooms.