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SCUSD Hires New Superintendent

SACRAMENTO, California, April 19 -- The Sacramento City Unified School District issued the following news release:

The Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Allen to serve as Superintendent.

The Board voted unanimously to approve a Superintendent contract with Mrs. Allen based on her performance as Interim Superintendent since July 2023.

Currently in her 28th year of service to the families of SCUSD, Mrs. Allen has proven to be a caring and compassionate leader with an unwavering commitment to equity and improving student achievement ... Show Full Article

Multilingual Book Vending Machine Installed at Dallas ISD Central Office

DALLAS, Texas, April 19 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:

At Dallas ISD, speaking another language is a superpower.

"It's an opportunity to create a group of bilingual future employees that are able to navigate language and cultures," Edwin Flores, trustee for District 1,said.

One way school officials are investing in students' ability to learn and speak a second language is through the newly installed book vending machine at the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center. Representatives attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony ... Show Full Article DALLAS, Texas, April 19 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: At Dallas ISD, speaking another language is a superpower. "It's an opportunity to create a group of bilingual future employees that are able to navigate language and cultures," Edwin Flores, trustee for District 1,said. One way school officials are investing in students' ability to learn and speak a second language is through the newly installed book vending machine at the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center. Representatives attended a ribbon-cutting ceremonyat the welcome center to unveil the newest book vending machine.

Made possible through a partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation and Superior Text, the vending machine will be fully stocked with multilingual titles available to all who visit the welcome center.

"Books open the doors to a child's imagination - and more importantly - to a brighter future," said Regina Montoya, board member of Dallas Education Foundation.

The vending machine is more than a piece of equipment, said Elizabeth Casas, deputy chief of special populations for Dallas ISD.

"It symbolizes hope, opportunity, and the possibility of a brighter future for our children," she said. "By providing them with access to literature from the moment they enroll and register in our district, we are empowering them to embark on a journey of self-discovery, imagination, and lifelong learning."

The center, located at 9400 North Central Expressway, is a one-stop shop for families looking to enroll in Dallas ISD.

Welcome center employees help register children for the next school year, they also offer parent registration, language proficiency testing, and health screenings. For the 2023-2024 school year, the welcome center registered over 7,000 students from 76 countries, speaking over 36 languages.

"We hope the book vending machine will be a symbol to families that the love of literacy starts at home," said Amanda Clymer, director of Dual Language ESL.

When students see books written in their mother tongue, and in the languages they hope to speak, they realize opportunities are endless, said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D..

"Today, we no longer see speaking Spanish as a deficit. It's not just an opportunity, it's another talent. It can be a superpower," she said. "It's not just Spanish, it's any language."

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Magnet Schools of America Recognizes Miami-Dade County Public Schools With Top National Magnet Honor-Superintendent of the Year Award

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres has been named the 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during MSA's National Conference held today in New York City.

This annual award recognizes the important work of leadership within school districts to keep magnets a priority in the portfolio of school choice options. This distinguished award acknowledges our commitment to excellence in magnet school ... Show Full Article

GIANT COMPANY'S FEEDING SCHOOL KIDS ROUND UP PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATION TO ACPS

CUMBERLAND, Maryland, April 19 -- The Allegany County Public Schools issued the following news:

Allegany County Public Schools is excited to be the recipient of The GIANT Company's Feeding School Kids Round Up program again this year. Through this program, The GIANT Company and community members who shop at GIANT, MARTIN'S and GIANT Heirloom Market Stores, help support school districts in addressing childhood hunger throughout their local community.

"Both the LaVale and Cumberland stores are honored to play an active role in our community by partnering with ACPS to fight hunger," says Dalene ... Show Full Article CUMBERLAND, Maryland, April 19 -- The Allegany County Public Schools issued the following news: Allegany County Public Schools is excited to be the recipient of The GIANT Company's Feeding School Kids Round Up program again this year. Through this program, The GIANT Company and community members who shop at GIANT, MARTIN'S and GIANT Heirloom Market Stores, help support school districts in addressing childhood hunger throughout their local community. "Both the LaVale and Cumberland stores are honored to play an active role in our community by partnering with ACPS to fight hunger," says DaleneBonham, LaVale Store Manager. "Our community really came together to support the kids during this year's campaign."

Shoppers have three options to provide donation money to their local public schools' food programs from January 1st through March 31st. They can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at the register. They can also choose to convert their CHOICE points (or gas reward points) into a donation instead of taking that amount off of their purchases. In-store vendor promotions also serve as a source of donation, where purchases on certain items, the money go towards the donation, and the company matches the funds. The GIANT Company matches all customer donations up to $250,000.

"We appreciate our local Martin's stores and their continued support of this program," says Larry McKenzie, Chief Financial Officer. "They are great partners in education, for our students and our."

Through the last three years, The GIANT Company and its customers have donated more than $6.1 million. School districts that receive donated funds, are able to use them to support meal programs such as: covering outstanding student meal debt, expanding food distribution programs, creating on-campus food pantries, and supplying extra weekend meals.

"ACPS is grateful to The GIANT Company for their ongoing support of the relationship between our local Martin's stores and our schools," says Jeffrey Blank, Superintendent. "We also appreciate the community for their yearly participation in this program."

Pictured from left to right: Tia Winters, Store Employment Associate; Todd Lutton, Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services; Stacie Diehl, Cumberland Store Manager; Dalene Bonham, LaVale Store Manager; Jeffrey Blank, Superintendent of Schools; and Larry McKenzie, Chief Financial Officer

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Dayton Public Schools Creates North and South Transportation Zones to Replace Quadrant System

DAYTON, Ohio, April 19 -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news release:

The Dayton Public School District is excited to announce that there will no longer be a four-quadrant transportation system for the 2024-2025 school year. Instead, the District will be utilizing north and south transportation zones, which will greatly expand the number of schools where students are eligible for District transportation.

Under the current system, there are four quadrants. In order to receive yellow bus transportation through DPS, K-8 students must attend a school within their quadrant. The District ... Show Full Article

Charleston County School District: Currie Named STEM Teacher of the Year Through S.C. Coalition for Mathematics and Science

MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, April 19 -- Charleston County School District issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:

Millibeth Currie, a seventh-grade science teacher and department chair at Moultrie Middle School, was named South Carolina's STEM teacher of the year through the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science. Currie was recognized in Columbia on STEM Day, April 10, 2024, at the State Capitol and received a $2,500 award.

The purpose of the coalition is to inspire learning and leadership in STEM education in schools, out-of-school time, business and industry, ... Show Full Article MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, April 19 -- Charleston County School District issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Millibeth Currie, a seventh-grade science teacher and department chair at Moultrie Middle School, was named South Carolina's STEM teacher of the year through the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science. Currie was recognized in Columbia on STEM Day, April 10, 2024, at the State Capitol and received a $2,500 award. The purpose of the coalition is to inspire learning and leadership in STEM education in schools, out-of-school time, business and industry,and community. This award is for teachers who are making a significant difference in the lives of students across the state by providing excellent curriculum, encouraging lifelong learning and inspiring a passion for STEM beyond the classroom.

Currie was nominated by her husband who has watched her work with STEM programming and curriculum design over the years. She was named a Top Five Finalist after completing a lengthy application process. Her goal was to earn financial support for the STEM program for middle school female students that she started over 20 years ago called Women in Charge (WIC): Engineering Women's Lives. The program is run with the help of colleagues Janette Baker, Kellie Passarello, and School Resource Officer Paula Wilson, along with Deborah Belflower who helped launch a WIC program at Seneca Middle School.

"We must engineer more opportunities for all South Carolina students to encounter STEM and to learn the benefits of STEM by having the STEM mindset in all grades, all classes and all topics, said Currie."

Currie's STEM teaching platform is engineering equity and opportunity for all. "Currie's impact inside and outside of the classroom is astounding," said Principal Nick Reese. "We are so very proud of her and the appreciate all she does for the students at Moultrie."

Currie added that there is a great need to develop and train all teachers in STEM. "This would allow educators to convince students that becoming problem solvers frees them from the rigid choice of success or failure," said Currie. "If a child is shown ways that STEM makes learning fun and how failures are actually just a first attempt or an additional opportunity for improvement, then they are going to embrace challenges. They will fear nothing and be capable of anything."

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About the Charleston County School District

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally accredited school district committed to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities for all its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in South Carolina and represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves approximately 50,000 students in 88 schools and specialized programs. CCSD offers a diverse portfolio of educational options and specialized programs delivered to the students of CCSD through neighborhood, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools and programs. Rich educational opportunities for students include programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; military; dual credit; and many more.

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FCS Board Bulletin for April 17, 2024

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news on April 17, 2024:

The Fulton County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, for its regularly scheduled Board meeting at the North Learning Center. Following are highlights of some of the more highly discussed topics, with the full agenda available online (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). Other topics discussed or approved are available via BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). Summaries of Board actions can be found here (https://www.fultonschools.org/boardbriefs) ... Show Full Article