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New PublicSchoolWORKS Analytics Tools Increase Understanding of Training Progress for K-12 Administrators

PublicSchoolWORKS introduces new analytics features to provide deeper insight into safety and compliance training

Cincinnati, Ohio (June 12, 2019) — PublicSchoolWORKS, the number one provider of complete, online safety and regulatory compliance programs for K-12 schools, today announced a series of enhancements to its Staff Training System that will enable school administrators to easily monitor training progress and make decisions based on data to ensure teachers and staff are prepared to meet today’s school safety challenges.

POWERUP Toys’ Flagship Product adds 2019 NAPPA Win to its Resume

The POWERUP 2.0 Electric Paper Airplane Kit takes fun to new heights by transforming paper airplanes into soaring electric aircrafts

Tel Aviv, Israel (June 6, 2019) – While POWERUP Toys, the creator of the first smartphone-controlled paper airplane motor kit, continues to create new ultra-light propulsion motors for paper airplanes, its original creation is still getting noticed. The POWERUP 2.0 Electric Paper Airplane Kit has been named a 2019 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) winner. NAPPA is one of the longest running awards programs in the United States and has become a trusted source for families looking for the best toys, baby, and family products on the market.

Epson Announces New BrightLink Interactive Ultra Short-Throw, Ultra-Wide Laser Displays for Education and Corporate

Epson BrightLink 1485Fi and BrightLink 1480Fi Offer 16:6 Display Capabilities for Ultra-Wide Images and Productivity Tools in Today’s Modern Classrooms and Meeting Environments

ORLANDO, Fla. (InfoComm Booth #2129) – June 12, 2019 – Epson, the number one projector manufacturer in the world¹, today introduced the BrightLink® 1485Fi and the BrightLink 1480Fi ultra short-throw interactive laser displays – the ultimate productivity and collaboration tool for classrooms and meeting rooms. Leveraging a virtually maintenance-free laser light source, these ultra short-throw, 1080p Full HD² laser displays offer new 16:6 widescreen display options for turning virtually any flat surface into an instant, ultra-wide interactive digital whiteboard. Epson’s new BrightLink 1485Fi will be on display at InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, Fla. from June 12-14 at Epson’s booth, #2129.

Impero Software Wins Gold Telly Award for “Chloe’s Story” Video

Powerful video shows the dangers of sexting and online bullying

Austin, TX, June 6, 2019 – Impero Software, a specialist provider of remote monitoring and management software for education, has been named a Gold Winner in the 40th Annual Telly Awards for its “Chloe’s Story” video highlighting the dangers of sexting and bullying – and how schools can prevent harmful situations from escalating.

Impero Software Expands its U.S. Presence with the Hire of Jeremy Peters as VP of Sales

Peters brings experience as a teacher and edtech professional to his new role

Austin, TX, June 05, 2019 – Impero Software, a specialist provider of remote monitoring and management software for education, is continuing to expand its U.S. team with the hire of Jeremy Peters as VP of Sales. Impero is doubling the size of its U.S. headquarters in Austin to support its growing U.S. customer base. It hired a Senior VP of Sales Michael Watt in February to lead the Austin office and Impero’s U.S. expansion.

CDI Technologies Partners with ClassVR to Offer Classroom-Ready AR/VR Kits

Finally a Virtual and Augmented Reality product designed for the classroom

Chicago IL – June 5, 2019 – CDI Technologies announces that it partnered with ClassVR to offer classroom-ready AR/VR kits that include a complete toolset for teachers to incorporate AR/VR into their classrooms. ClassVR’s virtual and augmented reality system is designed for the classroom and provides students with engaging, immersive experiences. Students can go on virtual field trips with the 360-degree video experiences or they can get up close and personal with content such as a beating heart simply by looking at a ClassVR worksheet while wearing the headset.

CDI Technologies Introduces Extreme Accidental Damage Warranty to help Schools Reduce Repair Costs and Downtime

Avoiding damage is better than fixing it

Chicago IL – June 4, 2019 – CDI announces the launch of its Extreme Accidental Damage Warranty for Chrome and Windows devices in partnership with MAXCases. As schools deploy increasing numbers of mobile devices, they must deal with a proportional increase in device damage. CDI’s Extreme warranty can eliminate the risk of accidental damage, reduces downtime and frees IT staff to help with improving learning outcomes.

Video Featuring Social-Emotional Learning Successes at a Humble, Texas School Wins a Telly Award

Video highlights the use of Aperture Education’s Growth Strategies and Foundational Practices to support and empower students

Charlotte N.C. (May 30, 2019) — Aperture Education has been selected as a Telly Award winner for its video highlighting the use of social-emotional learning strategies at North Belt Elementary School in the Humble Independent School District. The video earned a Bronze Telly Award in the Branded Content-Education category. To view the video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6PEVesO6CQ&t=2s

Epson to Demonstrate its Most Compact and Brightest Large Venue Laser Projectors Ever at InfoComm

Epson Booth Showcases New Pro L10-Series Interchangeable-Lens Projectors and High-End 30,000 Lumen Pro L, as well as New White UST Lenses

LONG BEACH, Calif. – May 29, 2019 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide¹, today announced it will be showcasing its newest laser projector technology at InfoComm 2019. Its new range of compact, interchangeable-lens Pro L10-Series laser projectors, the new Pro L30000U and its now available in white ELPLX01 and ELPLX02 ultra short-throw lenses will be on display at InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, Fla. from June 12-14 at Epson’s booth, #2129.

KidWind Celebrates Top Innovations in Student Wind Turbine Design at the 2019 National KidWind Challenge

More than 280 students from across the U.S. put their handcrafted wind turbines to the test to earn one of 10 coveted “Top KidWind Challenge Team” distinctions

(Houston, Texas) May 24, 2019 – Being one of the best in the nation was the goal each of the 58 middle school teams and 24 high school teams set out to achieve while competing at the 2019 National KidWind Challenge in Houston this week. Over the course of the two-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem solving prowess, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a panel of wind industry professionals. These judges determined which teams were the best of the best. The highest-scoring teams are: