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BEIJING, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Luokung Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: LKCO) (“Luokung” or the “Company”), a leading interactive location-based services and big data processing technology company in China, today announced that it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notifying the Company that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum bid price requirement. The letter noted that as of April 8, 2021, the Company evidenced a closing bid price of its ordinary shares at or greater than the $1.00 per share minimum requirement for the last 20 consecutive business days, from March 11, 2021 through April 8, 2021. Nasdaq stated that accordingly, Luokung has regained compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2), and Nasdaq considers the matter closed.

About Luokung Technology Corp.

Luokung Technology Corp. is one of the world’s leading spatial-temporal big-data processing technology companies and a leading interactive location-based services company in China. It provides integrated DaaS, SaaS, and PaaS services for Internet and Internet of Things of Spatial-Temporal big data based on its patented technology. Based on geographic information systems and intelligent Spatial-Temporal big data, it establishes city-level and industry-level digital twin holographic data models to actively serve smart cities, intelligent transportation, smart industry, LBS. For more information, please visit http://www.luokung.com. The Company routinely provides important updates on its website.

Contact:

At the Company:
Mr. Jay Yu
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +86-10-5327-4727
Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations

Adam Prior

Senior Vice President
The Equity Group Inc.
Tel: 212-836-9606      
Email: [email protected]

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), a leading financial services company specializing in retirement services, announced it will release financial results for the first quarter 2021 on Friday, May 7, 2021, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The news release, financial supplement, and earnings presentation will be available on the ir.athene.com website. Management will host a conference call to review Athene’s financial results on the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Conference Call Details

• Live conference call: Toll-free at (866) 901-0811 (domestic) or (346) 354-0810 (international) 
• Conference call replay available through May 22, 2021 at (800) 585-8367 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) 
• Conference ID number: 5052004
• Live and archived webcast available at ir.athene.com

About Athene  
Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), through its subsidiaries (“Athene”), is a leading financial services company with total assets of $202.8 billion as of December 31, 2020 and operations in the United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Athene specializes in helping its customers achieve financial security and is a solutions provider to institutions. Founded in 2009, Athene is Driven to Do More for our policyholders, business partners, shareholders, and the communities in which we work and live. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Noah Gunn

+1 441 279 8534
+1 646 768 7309
[email protected]

Media Contact

Amanda Carstens Steward

+1 441 279 8525
+1 515 344 6060
[email protected] 

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WINDSOR, Conn., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Maverix Private Equity has appointed SS&C GlobeOp as fund administrator for its inaugural growth equity fund.

Maverix will use SS&C GlobeOp’s full suite of private capital fund services to support the Maverix Growth Equity Fund, including its fund accounting, investor services, reporting and data analytics. SS&C’s Toronto team will oversee services for the fund. Maverix was founded in early 2021 by John Ruffolo and Mark Maybank.

“We aim to build a globally-recognized, industry-leading, Canada-based private equity platform, so we want to partner with the best. SS&C is one of the world’s largest private equity administrators,” said John Ruffolo, Managing Partner at Maverix. “SS&C’s leadership position, combined with its cutting-edge technology, risk controls, cybersecurity and premium customer service will ensure that Maverix can grow its business with speed and agility, and provide top-tier reporting to our investors.”

“We are pleased to partner with Maverix as they invest in Canada’s growing industries,” said Henry Toy, Managing Director, SS&C GlobeOp Canada. “SS&C has a long history of supporting Canada’s private equity industry, and we are committed to delivering front-to-back solutions to help our customers grow.”

About Maverix Private Equity

Maverix Private Equity is a Toronto-based private equity firm. It is led by an experienced and talented team with the background, network, and track record necessary to successfully execute on an investment strategy of technology-enabled growth and disruption. Maverix is currently investing out of its inaugural fund, the Maverix Growth Equity Fund I, with a USD$500M hard cap. Maverix targets North American companies with rapidly growing revenue and evidence of a profitable business model. Its target cheque size is expected to average USD$50M for meaningful minority positions in portfolio companies.  

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

SOURCE: SS&C

Additional information about
SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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SOLON, Ohio, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Manhattan, the real estate and workplace solutions business of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB). The close of the deal bolsters MRI’s workplace management offering with robust space scheduling, booking and facilities management capabilities, complementing its comprehensive lease accounting and administration solutions for commercial real estate owners, operators and occupiers worldwide.

“We are excited to welcome Manhattan and its powerful range of Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) solutions to the MRI family,” says Dermot Briody, MRI’s Senior Vice President of Occupier Solutions. “With many companies rethinking the future of the workplace, flexible technology will be required to manage different ways of working – in some cases, balancing remote, in-office, or hybrid arrangements for employees – to maximize productivity and position the workplace as a driver of future success. MRI is committed to helping our clients keep buildings well-managed, secure and safe for anyone on the property, including landlords, tenants, visitors or service providers. It is more important than ever to offer solutions that promote the benefits of workplace culture and collaboration.” 

The Manhattan acquisition extends MRI’s workplace capabilities at a time when many organizations around the world are focusing on returning to the office. As part of MRI, Manhattan clients will gain access to a broader array of applications to manage their lease portfolio, including MRI’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered lease abstraction technology and comprehensive workplace presence management software offered through its recent acquisition of WhosOnLocation.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, organizations across the globe see an increased need for agile workplaces and the ability of both owner/operators and corporate occupiers to work together to manage those effectively while ensuring health and safety standards,” Briody adds. “MRI’s recent acquisitions underline our strategy to support everyone involved in commercial property and expand our offering for the global workplace management market.”

In addition to strengthening MRI’s technological footprint, the Manhattan acquisition increases its client base in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific to include more than 3,000 corporate occupiers. Manhattan has employees in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, New Zealand, and Australia. MRI will continue to support Manhattan clients without interruption.  

About MRI Software
MRI Software is a leading provider of real estate software solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play. MRI’s comprehensive, flexible, open and connected platform empowers owners, operators and occupiers in commercial and residential property organizations to innovate in rapidly changing markets. MRI has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than two million users worldwide. Through leading solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives real estate companies the freedom to elevate their business and gain a competitive edge. For more information, please visit mrisoftware.com.

Media Contacts:
(US for MRI)
Rachel Antman (+1 212 362 5837)
[email protected]

(EMEA for MRI)
Platform Communications
Hugh Filman (+44 7905 044850)
or Zoe Mumba (+44 7725 832393)
[email protected]

(ANZ for MRI)
Heather Jones (+61 400 394 669)
[email protected] 

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HONG KONG, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (“iClick” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, has been recognized by The Financial Times and Nikkei Asia in their annual exclusive ranking of The Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies 2021 for iClick’s exceptional business growth between 2016 and 2019. This is the first time iClick has been included in this ranking.

“We are delighted to be identified for our consistency in technology and business development,” said Jian “T.J.” Tang, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick. “I am confident that our ability to realize digitalization and drive business growth for our clients will further accelerate our resilient growth in both Enterprise Solutions and Marketing Solutions in the future. With our vision to become an Integrated Enterprise and Marketing Cloud Platform in China, we will continue to provide innovative, cutting-edge solutions to our clients amidst the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic.”

This prestigious award honors 500 outstanding companies in the Asia Pacific region. The ranking is the result of a joint initiative by The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia and the data company Statista, which were achieved by conducting months of research, public calls, intensive database research, and directly contacting thousands of companies.

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. Built on cutting-edge technologies, our proprietary platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfils various marketing objectives in a data-driven and automated manner, helping both international and domestic marketers reach their target audiences in China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick was established in 2009 and is currently operating in ten locations worldwide including Asia and Europe.

For more information, please visit ir.i-click.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Company’s business strategies, operations and financial performance. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s fluctuations in growth; its success in implementing its mobile and new retail strategies, including extending its solutions beyond its core online marketing business; its success in structuring a CRM & Marketing Cloud platform; relative percentage of its gross billing recognized as revenue under the gross and net models; its ability to retain existing clients or attract new ones; its ability to retain content distribution channels and negotiate favorable contractual terms; market competition, including from independent online marketing technology platforms as well as large and well-established internet companies; market acceptance of online marketing technology solutions and enterprise solutions; effectiveness of its algorithms and data engines; its ability to collect and use data from various sources; ability to integrate and realize synergies from acquisitions, investments or strategic partnership; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and general economic conditions in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates; and the regulatory landscape in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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QINGDAO, China, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) (the “Company” or “SOS”) announced the receipt of the previously announced, third batch of 5464 cryptocurrency mining rigs.

Immediately upon delivery of the mining rigs, the SOS team kicked off inspection, configuration and installation procedures. Once this batch of mining rigs go live, the Company expects that the pool of rigs will be able to generate about 177 Peta-Hashes per second (PH/s) for mining Bitcoin and 356 Giga-Hashes per second (GH/s) for mining Ethereum (ETH). If the machines operate as expected, the long-term ROI (return on investment) is projected to be promising. These hash rates are subject to numerous factors, including down time for maintenance, reconfiguration and other variable factors that may materially impact computing performance in the future.

The Company confirms mining operations in Q1 2021, have generated 42 Bitcoins and 916 ETH. This is for a partial quarter of operation. SOS Chief Financial Officer Steven Li elaborated, “These mining results reflect the first quarter of operations, and the number of Bitcoins and Ethereum are higher than what we originally anticipated. We expect our output to grow in future quarters as we complete the installation of our third batch of mining rigs and have full quarters of operation.” 

These mining results do not include any financial results for the Company and do not address the Company’s other, non-mining operations, such as the Company’s marketing data, technology and solutions for emergency rescue services. United States generally accepted accounting principles for cryptocurrency mining are complex, emerging and uncertain. Cryptocurrencies may not be recognized as cash or cash equivalents, and mining activities may not qualify for revenue recognition. Cryptocurrencies have no inherent value, are not legal tender recognized by any governmental entity, and might not be able to be converted into fiat currencies. Investors are advised not to place undue reliance on mining results alone, without considering other financial and non-financial metrics.

Mr. Yandai Wang, Chairman of SOS, commented, “We believe that the general trend for cryptocurrencies will be bullish. We have completed the set-up of the cryptocurrency business in China at this stage. With the anticipated development of our cryptocurrency mining operation in the U.S., we believe that SOS’ cryptocurrency business will achieve significant results. We remain confident in our strategy to invest in crypto-currency operations.

About SOS Limited

SOS is an emerging blockchain-based and big data-driven marketing and solution provider, with a nationwide membership base of approximately 20 million in China. Recently, SOS has outlined its strategy in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which include a series of initiatives to expand its business into cryptocurrency mining as well as cryptocurrency security and insurance. The core infrastructure of SOS’ marketing data, technology and solutions to insurance and emergency rescue services is built on big data, blockchain-based technology, cloud computing, AI, satellite, and 5G network, etc. SOS has created a cloud “software as a service (SaaS)” platform for emergency rescue services, with three major product categories: basic cloud, cooperative cloud, and information cloud. This system provides innovative marketing solutions to clients such as insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, healthcare providers, auto manufacturers, security providers, senior living assistance providers, and other service providers in the emergency rescue services industry.

SOS has obtained a national high-tech enterprise certification and the title of “Big Data Star Enterprise,” awarded by Gui’an New District Government. Staying on the forefront of digital technology innovation, the Company has registered 99 software copyrights and 2 patents. For more information, please visit: http://www.sosyun.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, our expectations for future financial performance, business strategies or expectations for our business. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance.  SOS cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Words such as “may,” “can,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “look” or similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Specifically, forward-looking statements may include statements relating to the Company’s:

• expected hash rate for its mining rigs;
• expected mining results for the second quarter of 2021;
• intention to grow and install more mining rigs;
• ability to execute its business plan;
• changes in the market for SOS’ products and services; and
• expansion plans and opportunities.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release and our management’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but not are limited to, the risk factors described by SOS in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These risk factors and those identified elsewhere in this press release, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance and include, but are not limited to:

• SOS’s cryptocurrency mining, security and insurance businesses are still under development, with many uncertainties in research of relevant technologies;
• failure to access a large quantity of power at reasonable costs could significantly increase SOS operating expenses and adversely affect our demand for SOS’s mining machines;
• shortages in, or rises in the prices of mining machines may adversely affect the Company’s business;
• any significant or prolonged failure in the data warehouse facilities and data mining facilities that SOS operates or services it provides, including events beyond its control, would lead to significant costs and disruptions and would reduce the attractiveness of its facilities, harm its business reputation and have a material adverse effect on its results of operation;
• security breaches or alleged security breaches of our data warehouses could disrupt SOS operations and have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operation; and
• Chinese government’s policies and regulatory oversight of crypto currency mining operation;
• other risks and uncertainties indicated in SOS’s SEC reports or documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by SOS.

Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in deciding whether to invest in our securities. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.68 per common share, payable on June 24, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2021.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G.  When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born.  Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone.  We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.  For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contact:
Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  [email protected]

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SEATTLE, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nearly two-thirds (64.0%) of home offers written by Redfin agents in March faced competition, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from a revised rate of 62.1% in February and marks the 11th-consecutive month in which more than half of Redfin offers encountered bidding wars, as well as the second month in a row in which the bidding-war rate exceeded 60%.

Homebuyers have endured ruthless bidding wars during the coronavirus pandemic as low mortgage rates and remote work have compelled scores of Americans to relocate and buy homes. This has exacerbated an existing shortage of homes for sale, with buyers far outnumbering sellers. Bidding wars are so intense that a record 46% of homes are selling within one week of hitting the market, up from 30% a year ago.

Competition has ticked even higher in the last couple of weeks as Americans look ahead to a return to normalcy and back-to-school season, according to Las Vegas Redfin real estate agent Lori Garlick. 

“In today’s market, buyers need to pull out every single stop they possibly can. Competition is escalating in part because it’s almost summer and families want to lock down homes before the next school year starts and their kids have to head back to the classroom,” Garlick said. “This typical spring homebuying behavior is making a hot housing market even hotter.”

Single-Family Homes Are the Most Competitive, But Townhomes Aren’t Far Behind
Single-family homes had a bidding-war rate of 66.5% in March, making them the property type most likely to encounter competition. Townhomes weren’t far behind, with a bidding-war rate of 65.6%. While condos were less competitive, more than half (51.1%) of Redfin offers still faced competition.

Single-family homes have attracted relatively fierce competition during the pandemic because homebuyers have been seeking out space and privacy, but townhomes may be starting to catch up. In March, the bidding-war rate for townhomes trailed that of single-family homes by less than a percentage point, compared with a 5.2-percentage-point gap in February.

“Townhouses—especially ones with outdoor space—are starting to see more competition because it has become so difficult for buyers to win single-family homes,” said Redfin Seattle real estate agent Heather Stovall. “My clients recently accepted an $890,000 offer on their Fremont townhouse after listing it at $795,000. The property, which has a really nice deck, a built-in outdoor kitchen and views of Mount Rainier, received a total of eight bids.”

Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh and Las Vegas Were Among the Most Competitive Markets

Salt Lake City had the highest March bidding-war rate of the 42 U.S. metropolitan areas in Redfin’s analysis, with 87.1% of offers written by Redfin agents facing competition. Next came Pittsburgh at 82.0% and Boise, ID at 81.5%. Virginia Beach, VA and Las Vegas rounded out the top five, at 80.9% and 78.1%, respectively.

Luxury Homes Are Most Likely to Draw Bidding Wars
Homes listed between $800,000 and $1 million were the most likely to attract bidding wars, with 69.4% of Redfin offers facing competition in March. Next came homes listed between $1 million and $1.5 million, with 68.6% of offers seeing bidding wars.

Homes listed for less than $200,000 were the least likely to see competition, but still had a bidding-war rate of 59.1%.

To read the full report, including charts with metro-level data, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/real-estate-bidding-wars-march-2021 

About Redfin 
Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered real estate broker, instant home-buyer (iBuyer), lender, title insurer, and renovations company. We sell homes for more money and charge half the fee. We also run the country’s #1 real-estate brokerage site. Our home-buying customers see homes first with on-demand tours, and our lending and title services help them close quickly. Customers selling a home can take an instant cash offer from Redfin or have our renovations crew fix up their home to sell for top dollar. Since launching in 2006, we’ve saved customers nearly $1 billion in commissions. We serve more than 95 markets across the U.S. and Canada and employ over 4,100 people. 

For more information or to contact a local Redfin real estate agent, visit www.redfin.com. To learn about housing market trends and download data, visit the Redfin Data Center. To be added to Redfin’s press release distribution list, email [email protected]. To view Redfin’s press center, click here.

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JASPER, S.C., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jasper County School District (JCSD) has launched a partnership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of learning technology company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) dedicated to working side by side with educators to implement meaningful practices and support all learners and teachers. Together, ICLE and JCSD will develop and implement a new initiative to foster rigorous and relevant learning environments districtwide.

Serving approximately 2,700 students, JCSD is focused on fostering transformational change to strengthen teaching and learning, build teacher efficacy, and improve outcomes for its students. As school communities navigate the unexpected challenges and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the partnership with ICLE is designed to mitigate the impacts of interrupted learning and help students continue to grow and achieve success. JCSD leaders will prioritize creating a comprehensive K-12 curriculum to support instructional delivery and re-examine lesson design and instructional delivery.

“One of my top priorities as superintendent is to change the headline and perception of Jasper County School District. Our students come first and in order to serve them well, we must update our curriculum to include highly rigorous and relevant tasks in addition to ensuring high levels of execution,” says Dr. Rechel Anderson, Superintendent, JCSD. “ICLE has a proven track record of supporting districts through transformational change and they are the perfect partner to support our efforts. We look forward to doing the hard work necessary to reach our desired outcomes and make major improvements across our school district.”

Beginning this spring and continuing through the 2021-22 school year, ICLE’s experienced consultants will partner with JCSD leaders, instructional coaches and educators to build internal capacity to support a scaled implementation following ICLE’s celebrated framework—Rigorous Curriculum Design and Instructional Excellence through Rigor, Relevance and Relationships—to help achieve transformation.

• Rigorous Curriculum Design (RCD): RCD is a proven model for designing a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum that intentionally aligns standards, instruction and assessment. ICLE will work with the district to create curriculum units aligned to their standards, which include pre/post assessments and performance tasks. Through coaching, ICLE supports educators in creating daily lesson plans that align to the units.

• Instructional Excellence through Rigor, Relevance and Relationships: Based on years of extensive research, ICLE has found that the key to improving student performance is a tireless focus on providing rigorous and relevant instruction. ICLE will provide Jasper County school and district leaders with a deep understanding of rigorous learning and using data to make instructional decisions. Simultaneously, ICLE will work with teachers to understand how to create rigorous and relevant learning experiences and apply instructional strategies.

Through this approach, Jasper County will establish a manageable model to increase fidelity and ensure long term success.

“Jasper County is an innovative district committed to building strong instructional leaders to improve outcomes for its students,” says Venola Mason, Associate Partner, ICLE. “ICLE is uniquely qualified to assist Jasper County with the development and implementation of a districtwide initiative to foster rigorous and relevant learning environments, and our dedicated consultants look forward to partnering with district leaders and educators to drive student achievement for years to come.”

Over the past two decades, the ICLE team has been devoted to observing, studying, and supporting the transformation of the nation’s most rapidly improving schools and applies that expertise daily in its work with partner districts.

HMH’s professional service offerings are all-encompassing, providing leadership training, personalized coaching, curriculum-aligned implementation support, the Teacher’s Corner professional learning community and much more. HMH is proud to be listed in the Professional Learning Partner Guide (PLPG) from Rivet Education—PLPG providers are designated based on their ability to demonstrate significant evidence of high-quality curriculum-aligned professional services within four phases: adoption, launch, ongoing support for teachers, or ongoing support for leaders.

About Jasper County School District

Jasper County School District (JCSD) is a small rural school district located in Jasper County, South Carolina. Jasper County is located in the Lowcountry Region of SC. Jasper County School District serves approximately 2,700 students, Pre-K – 12th grade. JCSD has two campuses. The north campus is located in Ridgeland, South Carolina, and houses Ridgeland Elementary School, a K-5 school, and Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School, a 9-12 school. The campus also features a Career and Advanced Technology Education Center that opened January 2021. The south campus is located in Hardeeville, South Carolina and houses Hardeeville Elementary School, a K-5 school, and Hardeeville-Ridgeland Middle School, a 6-8 school. The overall configuration of the district is two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school.  More specifically, the system provides College and Career support through JCSD’s very own Career and Advanced Technology Education Center and Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (BJ-ACE).

About the International Center for Leadership in Education
The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, challenges, inspires, and equips leaders and teachers to prepare their students for lifelong success. At the heart of ICLEs work is the proven philosophy that the entire system must be aligned around instructional excellence- rooted in rigor, relevance, and relationships- to ensure every student is prepared for a successful future. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Bill Daggett, ICLE, through its team of thought leaders and consultants, partners with schools and districts to implement innovative practices to scale through professional learning opportunities. Additionally, ICLE shares successful practices that have a positive impact on student learning through keynote presentations, the Model Schools Conference, and a rich collection of publications. Learn more at LeaderEd.com. 

About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while its award-winning children’s books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com.

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Contact

Leah Riviere

Director, Communications
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that Raymond S. Napolitan, Jr., Executive Vice President of Engineered Bar Products and Digital, plans to retire on June 5, 2021 after 25 years of service with Nucor.  A succession plan will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Napolitan began his Nucor career in 1996 as Engineering Manager of Nucor Building Systems-Indiana.  He became Operations Manager of Nucor Building Systems-Texas in 1999 and was promoted to General Manager later that year.  Mr. Napolitan became President of American Buildings Company and Vice President of Nucor in 2007.  He then served as President of Nucor’s Vulcraft/Verco Group from 2010 until his promotion to Executive Vice President in 2013.

“For 25 years, Ray’s dedication and exceptional leadership have contributed greatly to the growth and profitability of Nucor,” said Leon Topalian, President and CEO of Nucor.  “From his leadership at divisions, to his service as Executive Vice President of Fabricated Construction Products and Engineered Bar Products, to his leadership of our digital initiatives, Ray has been an invaluable member of the Nucor team.  I am especially grateful to Ray for his unwavering commitment to safety.  On behalf of all Nucor teammates, I want to extend our deep appreciation to Ray for his leadership and the countless contributions he has made to Nucor over the years.  We wish Ray and his family every happiness as they begin this next chapter.”

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Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel — in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America’s largest recycler.

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