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Planet Classroom Launches Visionary November Film Slate: Exploring AI, Cultural Connection, and Global Community Empowerment

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AI innovation, cultural immersion, and resilience through community action take center stage.

NEW YORK  , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Planet Classroom Network is proud to announce its November 2024 film releases, featuring a dynamic array of content that highlights the transformative potential of AI, cultural storytelling, and global community empowerment. Curated for young people by young people, these films offer powerful insights into today’s most pressing issues while showcasing the beauty of human creativity and connection.

November Highlights:

Highlights Take 2: Nick Bostrom Envisions Our AI Future:

In Highlights Take 2, an original Planet Classroom production, renowned philosopher Nick Bostrom discusses AI’s transformative effect on jobs, essential skills for the future, and ethical considerations in building a healthier society. Gain actionable insights in this audiovisual podcast about how AI is reshaping industries, addressing critical risks, and what’s needed to prepare humanity for a rapidly evolving AI-driven world.

Cultural Immersion through Music and Nature:

Noon Concert: Wherever the Road May Lead offers an innovative musical experience that blends the beauty of nature with art. Featuring performances by soprano Jardena Gertler-Jaffe and other world-class musicians, this walking recital is designed for audiences to enjoy while exploring the Hudson Valley. The film curated by Bard Conservatory creates a unique connection between the audience, nature, and music.

Navigating Cultural Identities in Parenthood:

In The Name, directed by Aaron Strand, audiences follow the emotional journey of a couple grappling with cultural expectations as they choose a name for their child. This poignant short film explores the complexities of merging traditions and identities within family life, offering a touching glimpse into the challenges new parents face.

Clean Water and Community Resilience:

Un Futuro Vivo, directed by Natalie Sipes, tells the inspiring story of Adriana, who leads efforts to provide clean drinking water to her rural Costa Rican community. The film showcases how communities can unite to solve essential human needs, highlighting the power of collective action and resilience in creating sustainable futures.

Celebrating Dance and Cultural Unity:

Directed by Ying Chu, Sisters: We Are Family follows The Chung Wah Dance Group, whose dancers come from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius. Through interviews and performances, the documentary illustrates how dance serves as a unifying force across cultures, fostering community and cultural exchange.

Empowering Youth through Dance in Vietnam:

Vietnam Dancing to Connect 2022, directed by Ly Tran Tuan Thanh, highlights the Dancing to Connect program, a collaboration between New York’s Battery Dance and Vietnam’s Arabesque. The documentary captures the emotional and cultural impact of the program, which breaks down barriers and empowers participants through the art of dance.

Love and Loss in a Heartwarming Short Film:

Giulia e il Capoposto, directed by Antonio Maria Castaldo, tells the touching story of a young girl who sends a letter to her late father with the help of a kind fire chief. The film emphasizes the importance of human kindness, connection, and hope during times of loss, delivering a deeply emotional narrative.

AI’s Role in the Future of Education:

Produced by Sadie Judd, Sal Khan and the Future of Learning follows the journey of Sal Khan from founding Khan Academy to introducing Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor. This film highlights how AI is revolutionizing education by providing personalized learning experiences, enhancing access to quality education, and empowering learners worldwide.

“At Planet Classroom, we focus on empowering young people through diverse, creative content which is the key to building a more inclusive and innovative future,” says C.M. (Cathy) Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Classroom. “The films we showcase this November, curated and created by youth, highlight the importance of youth-centered learning, where critical thinking, cultural understanding, and the essential skills needed for the fourth industrial revolution—like creativity, collaboration, and adaptability—take center stage. By connecting young audiences with global stories and perspectives, we aim to inspire a new generation of changemakers equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.”

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About Planet Classroom Network:

Planet Classroom Network, organized by CMRubinWorld, connects young people to cultural experiences from around the world. Showcasing the work of musicians, filmmakers, dancers, artists, and technologists, the network offers curated content designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. With over 650 films and partnerships with 30 global cultural organizations, the network continues to serve as a leading platform for youth-centered creative and educational programming.

For more information, visit Planet Classroom or follow @CMRubinWorld on social media.

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Right Choice Construction Awarded Ground-up West Houston STEM Academy Project

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HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Right Choice Construction is awarded the ground-up build of Genius Kids STEM Academy. 

The state-of-the-art educational center will fulfill its mission of fostering a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) among children in the rapidly growing communities west of Houston.

Dr. Ajmal Murad, CEO of Genius Kids STEM Academy, shares his excitement for the project: “We believe that nurturing a passion for STEM is crucial for shaping our community’s future. This center will serve as a valuable resource, empowering our children to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills that will benefit them for years to come.”

Right Choice Construction has worked closely with Genius Kids STEM Academy to bring this 9,500 SQ FT vision to life.

“Our team is thrilled to collaborate with Genius Kids STEM on this exciting project,” says Right Choice Construction owner Danielle Wright. “Children are our future. We are proud to construct a learning environment that is both inspiring and conducive to the development of young minds.”

The structure’s design is tailored to reflect the school’s mission of facilitating an early education focused on science and discovery. Enlarged overhangs are incorporated into the building’s architecture to provide filtered natural light throughout the classroom spaces.

Project lead Eugenia Forgang of Houston based Daniel Scott Turner Design states, “We envisioned a low-roofed structure which stretches across the Katy Prairie. The school interiors weave a palette of natural materials designed to promote and support healthy indoor learning environments.”

The Katy-based STEM academy will support its community’s educational needs. Genius Kids aims to provide a cutting-edge space where children can engage in learning experiences that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.

About Right Choice Construction

Right Choice Construction is a woman-owned commercial construction company with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Right Choice Construction is a Certified City of Houston Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under the Small Business Administration (SBA). Right Choice Construction specializes in ground-up construction, and its principles of compliance, quality and client satisfaction are at the core of its operations. Learn more at rightchoiceconstruction.com.

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Unanet Acquires GovPro AI to Enable Customers to Win More Business

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Cutting-edge AI technology complements Unanet’s CRM solution by automating proposal writing

DULLES, Va., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, today announced it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based GovPro AI, the leader in AI-powered proposal writing platforms for GovCons. By incorporating GovPro AI’s technology into the Unanet product portfolio, Unanet is offering customers a solution to one of their most challenging and growth-constraining problems: the enormous amount of time, money, and resources invested in responding to complex and highly technical requests for proposals (RFP).

“Unanet is continuing to deliver on its promise to solve real business challenges for our customers,” said Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer, Unanet. “In addition to helping customers across the GovCon and AEC industries respond to RFPs more efficiently, GovPro AI’s technology and team will accelerate Unanet’s broader AI strategy via thought leadership, new technologies, and class-leading R&D methodologies that will benefit all our customers. We are excited to welcome this talented team of innovators to Unanet and invest in their solution, so it evolves to meet the constantly changing needs of our customers.”

Unanet chose GovPro AI to improve GovCons’ business development processes due to its unique and compelling blend of expertise in GovCon procurement processes, as well as the secure application of AI to solve real-world business needs. GovPro AI’s platform uses AI to create a high-quality first proposal draft – known to GovCons as the ‘pink team’ draft – for virtually any federal RFP in a matter of hours. Unanet plans to extend GovPro AI’s technology into the AEC market in 2025.

Industry experts estimate the cost of responding to a single RFP can typically be $50,000$100,000 — a significant investment for most firms and outright cost-prohibitive for smaller ones. According to Unanet’s most recent GAUGE Report, 45% of GovCons cite lack of business development resources as a challenge, and 69% say they are having issues winning new contracts.

This solution, backed by Unanet’s industry-leading service and support, enables customers to win more business faster, at a lower cost, and more strategically. GovCons can use the GovPro AI platform to reduce their average RFP time-to-draft by 70% and cut proposal generation costs in half. Additionally, customers can better evaluate their ‘go/no go’ decision-making and pursue those opportunities with a higher probability of winning.

Unanet can now offer its customers an option for a robust, comprehensive business development package composed of Unanet CRM and GovPro AI technologies, so they have:

Opportunity identification and assessmentRelationship managementPipeline managementAI-powered proposal generation

“Unanet’s commitment is to empower our customers’ business success with modern, purpose-built technology and people-centric service,” said Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet. “When customers tell us about their business challenges, we evaluate all available options and invest in solving those challenges with best-in-class solutions either through in-house development, partnerships, or via acquisition. We’re on the same team as our customers, and it’s our job to support and further their success.”

GovPro AI was the brainchild of Alexander Cohen, who began contract writing government RFPs to earn extra money in graduate school. After his work helped win over $150M in business, it soon became clear there was a significant market opportunity to start a dedicated business focused on RFP preparation. Cohen and his select team of highly experienced experts from some of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies, government agencies, and GovCons started GovPro AI. Their first solution was a secure, highly specified RFP response platform leveraging generative AI technology. The depth of talent, technology, and management expertise made GovPro AI stand-out among other automation solutions.

“Being part of the Unanet team means we can advance our innovation and refine the solution features,” said Alexander Cohen, Founder of GovPro AI. “I’m looking forward to exploring new use cases for customers and continuing to deliver a more efficient, modern way of improving business development.”

Unanet completed the acquisition this month. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Current GovPro AI customers will continue to have full access to the solution at their original terms, with the addition of the Unanet customer service commitment.

About Unanet
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 4,000 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, maintain regulatory compliance, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.

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Vectorworks, Inc. Wins at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards

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Vectorworks Architect Named Architectural Design Software of the Year at 18th Annual Awards.

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces its latest accomplishment—Vectorworks Architect has been named Architectural Design Software of the Year at this year’s Construction Computing Awards. Winners were selected through public voting and a panel of expert judges and announced on Nov. 7 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City.

Design is at the core of what we do, and with the latest enhancements in Vectorworks 2025, we’re reinforcing our commitment to providing design professionals with tools that bring their boldest visions to life at every phase

The Construction Computing Awards, commonly known as “The Hammers,” honor the technology, tools, and solutions that drive efficient design, construction, maintenance, and modification in projects ranging from commercial buildings to social housing and civil engineering.

“It’s a tremendous honor that Vectorworks Architect was recognized for quality and versatility,” said Vectorworks Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Powell. “This award highlights our dedication to empowering designers to push boundaries and achieve absolute creative expression and efficiency. Design is at the core of what we do, and with the latest enhancements in Vectorworks 2025, we’re reinforcing our commitment to providing design professionals with tools that bring their boldest visions to life at every phase.”

Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With superior 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools, Architect is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

Winners will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of CAD User and Construction Computing magazines. The complete list of winners and runners-up is available on the Construction Computing Awards website.

To learn more about Vectorworks Architect, visit vectorworks.net/architect or experience the software with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about the latest release of Vectorworks, its interactive features, and more by visiting vectorworks.net/2025.

About Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Professionals worldwide are using Vectorworks on Mac and Windows to create, connect, and influence the next generation of design. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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