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Think Together Recognizes Jesse Durkin and Ricardo Molina with the 2026 Randy Barth Leadership Award

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Peer-nominated award honors leaders who exemplify community impact and a commitment to changing the odds for kids across California.

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Think Together, a division of Think Education and one of California’s largest nonprofit expanded learning service providers, is proud to recognize Executive Director of Programs Jesse Durkin and Executive Director of Programs Ricardo Molina as recipients of the 2026 Randy Barth Leadership Award.

The Randy Barth Leadership Award is a peer-nominated recognition given annually to team members who embody Think Together’s mission, vision, and values through integrity, community impact, and inclusive leadership. This recognition celebrates individuals within Think Together who lead by example to change the odds for kids, work to improve their communities, and inspire others through passion, leadership, and integrity.

“This year, we received an outpouring of incredible nominations, but there were two leaders who really stood out above the rest,” said Think Education Founder and CEO Randy Barth. “These leaders, Jesse Durkin and Ricardo Molina, have truly demonstrated how focusing on our school district partners and the communities we serve with high-quality expanded learning programs can turn into great partner success stories for our kids.”

Durkin joined Think Together in 2022 to lead the organization’s Santa Fe Springs region, which currently serves more than 5,000 students enrolled in Think Together afterschool and expanded learning programs in Bassett Unified School District, El Rancho Unified School District, Little Lake City School District, Mountain View School District, South Whittier School District, and Puente Valley Unified School District.

In fall 2023, he launched Think Together’s first high dosage tutoring program in partnership with the South Whittier School District. The initiative identified students who were falling behind in reading and math and implemented targeted, data-driven interventions to address learning gaps. The program resulted in improved student academic achievement, leading the district to renew and expand student services the following school year with Think Together.

In addition, Durkin reengaged with nearby school district partners, including Little Lake and South Whittier, expanding Think Together’s student impact to 11 additional expanded learning program sites. Currently, the region continues to demonstrate strong performance, with a 95% staff retention rate and high partner and community satisfaction.

“Think Together’s relentless drive to innovate and continuously improve is what inspires me most,” said Durkin. “I want to continue building partnerships that help districts bring their vision for expanded learning to life and ensure students have access to opportunities that help them thrive.”

Molina’s journey with Think Together spans a decade and reflects a deep commitment to student growth and leadership development. Beginning his career with Think Together as a program leader, Molina advanced through multiple leadership roles and is now the Executive Director of Programs in the Northern California region.

During his tenure, Molina has contributed to Think Together’s growth in the Bay Area and Northern California by helping expand district partnerships and strengthen program quality. During his time as a quality assurance coach, partnerships with Newark Unified School District, Oak Grove School District, and Alum Rock Union School District nearly doubled due to a focus on operational excellence and high-quality programming.

Today, Molina oversees programs serving approximately 3,000 students across six school districts, including Elk Grove Unified School District, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Vacaville Unified School District, Lodi Unified School District, Twin Rivers Unified School District, and Stockton Unified School District, as Think Together continues expanding its impact throughout Northern California. As Think Together continues to expand its impact throughout the region, student outcomes remain strong, including up to 96% of students reporting increased confidence in school.

For Molina, leadership is rooted in empowering others and creating conditions for students and staff to succeed. As Molina shared, “Leadership means creating the conditions for others to succeed. I focus on developing strong leaders, listening to our communities, and building programs where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. When we invest in people, the impact carries far beyond any single classroom.”

The Randy Barth Leadership Award, established in 2019, is among several awards recognizing exceptional leadership within Think Together, highlighting team members whose work advances student outcomes, strengthens partnerships, and supports the organization’s continued growth.

Previous Randy Barth Leadership Award recipients include leaders from the organization who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to students, families, and community impact. Most recently, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Melanie Barraza was recognized with the 2025 Randy Barth Leadership Award for her leadership and service in the Palm Springs region.

About Think Together
For over 25 years, Think Together has partnered with schools and communities to pursue educational opportunity, and excellence for all kids. A division of Think Education, Think Together innovates, implements, and scales academic solutions that change the odds for hundreds of thousands of California students each year. Think Education’s program areas include early learning, afterschool programs, staffing, school improvement and leadership development for teachers and school administrators.  

For more information, call (888) 485-THINK or visit www.thinktogether.org

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Frontier Technologies, Inc. Achieves CMMC Level II Certification, Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture and Advancing Mission Readiness for Federal and Defense Customers

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WILMINGTON, Del., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frontier Technologies, Inc. (FTI), a woman-owned, minority-owned small business and leading provider of advanced technology, cybersecurity, and mission support solutions for the federal government, today announced it has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level II certification. This significant milestone reinforces FTI’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), meeting the stringent cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and delivering secure, resilient solutions that support mission success.

CMMC certification strengthens our ability to deliver secure solutions for those who protect our nation.

CMMC is the Department of Defense’s framework for strengthening the cybersecurity posture of companies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Level II certification validates that Frontier Technologies has fully implemented and maintains the 110 security practices outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 framework—controls designed to protect sensitive defense information against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Certification at this level is assessed by an accredited C3PAO (Third-Party Assessment Organization) and is a critical requirement for organizations supporting DoD contracts that involve the handling of CUI.

“Achieving CMMC Level II certification is a significant milestone for Frontier Technologies and a testament to the extraordinary effort and dedication of our entire team. Cybersecurity is not merely a compliance obligation—it is the foundation of the trust our government and defense partners place in us every day. As a woman-owned, minority-owned small business serving the federal government, we are proud to demonstrate that organizations of any size can meet the highest standards of cybersecurity excellence. This certification positions us to continue delivering secure, resilient solutions that support the missions of those who protect our nation. We look forward to building on this achievement as we pursue even higher standards of performance.”

— Reshma Moorthy, CEO & President, Frontier Technologies, Inc.

The certification process required a rigorous third-party assessment of all facets of FTI’s information security program, including access controls, incident response, risk management, configuration management, and system and communications protection. Frontier Technologies worked closely with its internal security team, external auditors, and industry advisors to ensure full compliance with all 110 required practices, underscoring the company’s continued investment in protecting sensitive government information and maintaining operational excellence across its defense and federal programs.

With CMMC Level II certification now in hand, Frontier Technologies is well-positioned to compete for and support an expanded portfolio of DoD contracts and federal programs requiring demonstrated cybersecurity maturity. The company views this certification not only as a strategic differentiator within the Defense Industrial Base but also as a reaffirmation of its core commitment to the safety, integrity, and resilience of every mission it supports.

Frontier Technologies provides innovative technology solutions and services across cybersecurity, IT modernization, engineering, cloud, and mission support, helping government agencies solve complex operational challenges while maintaining the highest standards of security and performance.

About Frontier Technologies, Inc.

Frontier Technologies, Inc. is a woman- and minority-owned small business and a trusted provider of technology and mission support services to federal government and defense customers. The company delivers innovative solutions across cybersecurity, digital transformation, engineering, and IT services, helping agencies achieve mission success in an increasingly complex and contested operational environment. FTI is committed to innovation, integrity, and the security of every client and community it serves.

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DispatchTrack Continues AI Portfolio Expansion with Industry-First Driver AI for Automated Driver Voice Briefings

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Combines location intelligence with customer and dispatcher context to ensure seamless delivery experiences; 5,721 hours of voice briefings already played by delivery drivers

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DispatchTrack today announced the launch of Driver AI, the industry’s first in-the-cab voice briefing system for delivery drivers. Driver AI enhances the capabilities of DispatchTrack’s existing driver mobile app by automatically generating a short briefing before each stop on the driver’s route, all read out via voice note. It represents just the latest expansion of DispatchTrack’s portfolio of AI-powered technologies aimed at leveraging AI across delivery management to make logistics operations more efficient.

“Driver AI is more than just a voice briefing for the driver: it’s a technological building block that will help us create a world where faster, better, and more predictable deliveries are the standard.”

More than 48% of eligible DispatchTrack customers have at least one driver actively utilizing Driver AI, with more than 5,721 hours’ worth of AI-generated messages listened to by drivers in just the last 30 days.

Preventable exceptions arise when the driver lacks critical information. They drive around an apartment complex looking for the service elevator or they frantically call the customer for a gate code—even if the customer has already provided that information. The result is slowdowns that annoy the customer and cost team time.

Driver AI solves this problem with no extra interventions from the dispatcher. Parking availability, building/site access codes, notes or instructions from the customer, and other key delivery context is all slotted seamlessly into the driver’s existing workflow.

This has a huge operational impact:

Drivers are always aware of last minute changes before they reach the siteCustomers notes and instructions don’t fall through the cracksDeliveries get completed quickly and efficiently with minimal time on siteDelivery and service teams are more productive across the board

In addition to gathering and synthesizing publicly available information about the delivery location (likelihood of parking availability, detached house or apartment, etc.), it also collects context from the most recent conversations between the business and the customer—including conversations via DT Agent, DispatchTrack’s AI system for customer engagement.

“DispatchTrack’s north star is making every aspect of the delivery process more efficient—which means injecting AI into elements of the last mile workflow that other technology providers haven’t necessarily considered.” said DispatchTrack cofounder Shailu Satish. “Driver AI is more than just a voice briefing for the driver: it’s a technological building block that will help us create a world where faster, better, and more predictable deliveries are the standard.”

Driver AI is broadly available now to DispatchTrack customers. To request a demo or learn more, visit https://www.dispatchtrack.com/book-a-demo/

About DispatchTrack:

DispatchTrack is the global leader in delivery management software, helping top brands around the globe power successful deliveries 1 million times a day. Since 2010, DispatchTrack’s scalable, AI-powered SaaS platform has revolutionized delivery experiences by making them more connected, intuitive, and intelligent. DispatchTrack is trusted by over 2,500 customers, including industry leaders like Ferguson, Samsung, Mattress Firm, and Ryder. When businesses make promises to their customers, DispatchTrack makes sure they deliver.

You can follow DispatchTrack on LinkedIn.

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SchoolStatus Named Attendance Solution of the Year in 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards

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This recognition reflects three years of measurable progress on chronic absenteeism and the launch of first-of-its-kind predictive attendance analytics for K-12 districts

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, the leading provider of K-12 attendance and family engagement solutions, has been named the Attendance Solution of the Year in the Family Engagement Category at this year’s EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

The recognition comes at a pivotal moment. Nationally, chronic absenteeism remains 50% above pre-pandemic levels, with the average rate holding at roughly 23% across 39 states in the 2024-25 school year. The districts working with SchoolStatus have bucked the trend, with gains across every grade level for the third consecutive year. A study of 146 districts serving over a million students shows that chronic absenteeism dropped from 22.44% to 18.98% over three years for districts using SchoolStatus Attend. That’s over 27,000 fewer chronically absent students.

“SchoolStatus is built on the belief that when families receive information that is personal, relevant, and timely, they become the most powerful partners in a child’s education. That belief drives everything we build,” said Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education at SchoolStatus.

Acting Before Absences Compound

Research shows that a key component of preventing absenteeism is reaching out early in the year, before habits are entrenched and academic progress has stalled. SchoolStatus Early Warning Insights identifies students at risk of chronic absenteeism by day 60 of school. In 2025-26, over 200,000 students were flagged early enough for districts to act in the first semester rather than react in the second. Built on more than 20 years of attendance data from tens of millions of student records, this capability stands out in a market where traditional attendance interventions wait until students have already crossed the chronic threshold.

With centralized, integrated student data, SchoolStatus enables districts to send personalized outreach to the families whose children need support, whether for attendance or academics. Early identification combined with targeted family engagement is the core of the SchoolStatus approach.

Honoring Continual Innovation

SchoolStatus continues to innovate to meet the evolving needs of districts and families. This ongoing innovation is central to both the company’s values and the ethos of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards honor excellence and innovation across educational technology categories including student engagement, school administration, adaptive learning, STEM education, and more. This year’s program attracted thousands of international nominations.

SchoolStatus is honored by this recognition and remains committed to connecting educators and families around the topics that drive student outcomes. Learn more at schoolstatus.com.

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About SchoolStatus
SchoolStatus connects educators and families around the topics that matter most. The company partners with K-12 districts to improve attendance, engage families, and build trust so students can succeed. A recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, SchoolStatus enables districts and educators to engage families with relevant, timely communications and proactive support on important topics including absenteeism, literacy progress, and overall student readiness. Today, SchoolStatus supports districts in all 50 states and serves more than 22 million students nationwide as a trusted partner in driving better student outcomes. Learn more at schoolstatus.com.

About EdTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including e-learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM and more. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.

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