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Towson High Student 1 of 4 Candidates to Serve as Student Member of the State Board of Education
TOWSON, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Noureen Badwi, a junior at Towson High School and current student member of the state Board of Education, is one of four candidates to serve as the student member of the state board for 2020 - 2021.
Badwi and the other candidates will give speeches and answer questions from students at the Maryland Association of Student Councils Legislative Session on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Frederick High School. Student council members from throughout the state - including Baltimore County -will attend and will select
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TOWSON, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Noureen Badwi, a junior at Towson High School and current student member of the state Board of Education, is one of four candidates to serve as the student member of the state board for 2020 - 2021.
Badwi and the other candidates will give speeches and answer questions from students at the Maryland Association of Student Councils Legislative Session on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Frederick High School. Student council members from throughout the state - including Baltimore County -will attend and will selecttwo of the candidates to recommend to the governor. The governor will then appoint one of the two finalists to serve on the state board beginning July 1.
In her personal statement, Badwi wrote: "When I was sworn in to the State Board of Education in July, I made a promise to all of you to fight tirelessly for the issues that affect all students in Maryland, a promise that I have kept. And to this day, I continue to believe that education can and should be a great equalizer that tears down barriers, shape people's future, and change their lives, as it has mine.
"With the work I have done, the students I have met, and with knowing all the work ahead of us, I seek to stay in the fight and continue to be a strong, effective, and fierce voice for all 896,837+ of you, on and off of the board table."
In addition to serving on the state board, Badwi is chairwoman of the Maryland Youth Advisory Council, an intern for a U.S. senator, a member of the U.S. International Model UN Travel Team, and chair of a statewide Women's Caucus for women under 36. Badwi studies law and public policy at Towson High and takes classes at Towson University and the Community College of Baltimore County. Her full resume can be seen online. She can be found on social media @noureenbadwi.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools: School Board Approves Contracts for Three GOB Projects Valued at $16.5 Million
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and construction managers related to three General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $13.7 million, and awarded a contract for a project valued at $3.8 million at its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
Voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB in 2012 to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacity; enhance safety; and provide technology upgrades. The following are details of the projects:
Carol
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MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and construction managers related to three General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $13.7 million, and awarded a contract for a project valued at $3.8 million at its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
Voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB in 2012 to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacity; enhance safety; and provide technology upgrades. The following are details of the projects:
CarolCity Middle - the proposed scope of work includes but is not limited to: selective replacement of steel/aluminum windows; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components; new security alarm cameras; replacement of exterior doors, lighting fixtures, alarm sensors, motion detectors, emergency exit signs; exterior/interior painting and resurfacing and re-striping of basketball courts.
see table here (news.dadeschools.net/cmnc/new/29350)
Leisure City K-8 Center - the proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to, portable and PE shelter demolition; site restoration; new PE shelter and equipment with covered walkways; playground replacement; new covered resurfacing of basketball
courts; selective impact-resisting windows installation; selective restroom remodeling; acoustical ceilings with LED lighting fixtures; replacement of existing fire alarm; exterior painting throughout; resealing and restriping of parking lots and drop-off areas.
Pinecrest Elementary - the scope of work includes, interior and exterior campus-wide painting; selective replacements of windows, HVAC, ceiling and lighting, main boiler, cabinets, flooring, electrical panel, bathroom and media center renovations, and other miscellaneous upgrades throughout.
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Akron Public Schools: Another Partner for the College & Career Academies
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 16:
Akron Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. David James joined Huntington National Bank Akron Region President Nicholas Browning to announce that Huntington National Bank will become a named integrated partner in the College & Career Academies of Akron at Buchtel CLC. Huntington will offer instructional support and real-world learning opportunities in areas of business management, marketing and entrepreneurship. The academy will be named The Huntington Academy of Global Industry and Design.
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AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 16:
Akron Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. David James joined Huntington National Bank Akron Region President Nicholas Browning to announce that Huntington National Bank will become a named integrated partner in the College & Career Academies of Akron at Buchtel CLC. Huntington will offer instructional support and real-world learning opportunities in areas of business management, marketing and entrepreneurship. The academy will be named The Huntington Academy of Global Industry and Design.
"Akron Public Schoolsis grateful to Huntington National Bank for joining this exciting endeavor. We are seeing tremendous results from the contributions made by our many business partners in College & Career Academies of Akron," says David W. James, Ed.D., Superintendent.
"Huntington is committed to helping people lead better lives and strengthening the neighborhoods within the City of Akron," says Nick Browning, President of the Akron Region for Huntington. "We deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with the dedicated team of educational professionals of the Akron Public Schools to shape the future of the students and family members of the College & Career Academies of Akron at Buchtel CLC."
Buchtel CLC Campus Principal Nicole Hughes also welcomed Huntington as their new partner. "Huntington's commitment to the community is inspiring, and we're grateful they wish to share their time and talent with our outstanding students and teachers," says Hughes.
The collaboration between Akron Public Schools and Huntington National Bank was formed with the help of United Way of Summit County. United Way serves as a link between the College & Career Academies of Akron and local businesses to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and to strengthen the education-to-employment pipeline in Summit County.
"Today's announcement is yet another example of Huntington National Bank's commitment to the community," said Jim Mullen, president and CEO of United Way of Summit County. "Just as they have helped United Way pursue our Bold Goals and improve the lives of local residents, I am confident Huntington's work with the College & Career Academies of Akron will help students achieve their goals in the classroom and beyond."
APS was designated a Ford Next Generation Learning Community in May 2017. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, is supporting the transformation of public high schools into career-themed academies to better prepare students for college and professional success in today's competitive global economy. College and Career Academies of Akron are supported by the following key strategic partners: GAR Foundation, United Way of Summit County, ConxusNEO, Summit Education Initiative, and Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce.
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About Akron Public Schools:
Akron Public Schools (APS) enrolls more than 21,000 students and employs 3,000 teaching and non-teaching professionals in Northeastern Ohio. The district, one of the state's largest and most diverse, covers 62 square miles in a city of 195,000. APS educators are committed to rigorous teaching and learning, safe learning centers, and community engagement to prepare young people to be well rounded and ready for the challenges of learning that follow in life. The goal of APS is to be the #1 urban school system in the United States. For more information about Akron Public Schools, visit AkronSchools.com.
About Huntington National Bank:
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with $109 billion of assets and a network of 868 full-service branches, including 12 Private Client Group offices and 1,442 ATMs across seven Midwestern states. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumer, small business, commercial, treasury management, wealth management, brokerage, trust and insurance services. Huntington also provides vehicle finance, equipment finance, national settlement and capital market services that extend beyond its core states. Visit huntington.com for more information.
About United Way of Summit County:
United Way of Summit County takes on the issues that matter most to children and families in Greater Akron. We pursue Bold Goals through forward-thinking strategies, innovative programs and hands-on work in our community. We team up with private and public leaders, local businesses and thousands of volunteers from across our community to create change that matters. Together, we are hand raisers. Game changers. Because there's a better future in store for Greater Akron, and the time is now to make it happen. Learn more at uwsummit.org.
Muscogee County School District: Shaw High School Named Academic Decathlon Champion
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The Muscogee County School District issued the following news release:
Congratulations to Shaw High School's Academic Decathlon team for being named the District champion.
Here is a list of the overall team placement:
3rd Place Team: G.W.Carver High School
2nd Place Team: Columbus High School
1st Place Team: 2019-2020 MCSD Academic Decathlon Champion: Shaw High School
Top Individual Overall Scores by Category:
Honors Category:
1st: Brady Hampel - Hardaway High School
2nd: Sierra Wilkerson - Shaw High School
3rd: Ramon Xie - Columbus High School
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COLUMBUS, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The Muscogee County School District issued the following news release:
Congratulations to Shaw High School's Academic Decathlon team for being named the District champion.
Here is a list of the overall team placement:
3rd Place Team: G.W.Carver High School
2nd Place Team: Columbus High School
1st Place Team: 2019-2020 MCSD Academic Decathlon Champion: Shaw High School
Top Individual Overall Scores by Category:
Honors Category:
1st: Brady Hampel - Hardaway High School
2nd: Sierra Wilkerson - Shaw High School
3rd: Ramon Xie - Columbus High School
ScholasticCategory:
1st: Zachary Brundidge - Shaw High School
2nd: Abigail Young - Columbus High School
3rd: David Rivera - G.W.Carver High School
Varsity Category:
1st: Kalena Mangum - G.W.Carver High School
2nd: Diamond Williams - G.W.Carver High School
3rd: Galen Tice - Jordan Vocational High School
Students from each of our area high schools also received medals for placing first, second, and third in each of the various events in the decathlon: Essay, Interview, Speech, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Literature, Economics, Music, and Art.
Shaw High School's Academic Decathlon team will go on to represent Muscogee County at the Georgia Academic Decathlon State Competition on February 28-29.
Cincinnati Public Schools: Partnership for Innovation in Education Receives Grant From Best Buy Foundation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 15:
Cincinnati-based Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE) recently received $7,000 in grant support from the Best Buy Foundation, part of the Best Buy corporation, which supports organizations that demonstrate a track record for building skill proficiency in technology through out-of-school time programs.
The grant helps support PIE's initial Sports Technology and Data Analytics CaseLAB Career Credentialing Program with the Cincinnati Major League Soccer team, FC Cincinnati, and the YMCA to engage
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 15:
Cincinnati-based Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE) recently received $7,000 in grant support from the Best Buy Foundation, part of the Best Buy corporation, which supports organizations that demonstrate a track record for building skill proficiency in technology through out-of-school time programs.
The grant helps support PIE's initial Sports Technology and Data Analytics CaseLAB Career Credentialing Program with the Cincinnati Major League Soccer team, FC Cincinnati, and the YMCA to engagelocal teens at Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School in hands-on learning activities featuring STEM subject content and cutting-edge technology.
"We are grateful for the support from Best Buy Foundation for this unique career credentialing program, which helps address the shortage of students graduating with the in-demand skills and qualifications in today's emerging technology careers," said Mary Welsh Schlueter, CEO of PIE. "We are excited to launch our first Sports and Technology CaseLAB Program, allowing students to problem-solve and work alongside athletes, coaches and sports business leaders for optimal game and play health outcomes."
"PIE's exceptional immersive-learning programs offer transformational career experiences for students while they are still in the classroom. We are proud to support local organizations like PIE that deliver programs to Cincinnati youth so they can learn beyond traditional classroom experiences and get personalized, experiential learning opportunities that challenge them to solve real-life everyday business problems," said Bradley Blaylock, Best Buy General Manager (store #154) in Cincinnati.
The support from Best Buy also continues to support existing PIE programs, which include Taft IT High School's Student Drone Pilot Club with Aerial Videography Program (BLINK), Aiken New Tech High School Technology and Data Analytics Club, Walnut Hills High School Consulting Club, Geek Squad Academy's Summer in Cincinnati Program, and the Aerial Data Mapping Program with Cincinnati Recreation Commission and the Cincinnati Fire Department.
Cincinnati Public Schools: Geek Squad Summer Academy Coming to Aiken High School
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news:
The Partnership for Innovation in Education is presenting the Geek Squad Academy from Best Buy at Aiken High School this June. It is open to Cincinnati Public School students ages 10-18.
The Geek Squad Academy provides an opportunity for students to develop tech skills, build self-confidence, spark creativity, and discover how technology can benefit them in their educational pursuits and in future careers. Students at Geek Squad Academy become "Junior Agents" and get hands-on experience with some of the newest and
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news:
The Partnership for Innovation in Education is presenting the Geek Squad Academy from Best Buy at Aiken High School this June. It is open to Cincinnati Public School students ages 10-18.
The Geek Squad Academy provides an opportunity for students to develop tech skills, build self-confidence, spark creativity, and discover how technology can benefit them in their educational pursuits and in future careers. Students at Geek Squad Academy become "Junior Agents" and get hands-on experience with some of the newest andcoolest technology.
Local Best Buy employees help the Junior Agents explore areas like:
* Coding
* Film Production
* Photography
* 3D Design
* Digital Music
* And more
It is one thing to tell teens about a possible future in technology. Best Buy believes that when you show them that not only is it a possibility, but that they can start right now, that is when our Junior Agents get inspired and that is when the magic happens.
Dates: June 10-11, 2020
Location: Aiken High School, 5641 Belmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224
Ages: 10-18
Milwaukee Public Schools: Teacher Aruna Halala-Vishudh Receives Award for Dedication to Dr. King's Legacy
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 15 -- The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news:
At MPS Samuel Clemens School on January 14, teacher Aruna Halala-Vishudh was surprised in front of her class by Principal Garry Lawson and a representative from the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Halala-Vishudh was honored as 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Teacher of the Year for her dedication to teaching students about the life and beliefs of Dr. King. During her 19 years of teaching in MPS, King's legacy has been an important part of her curriculum.
Halala-Vishudh, a 5th-grade teacher, has actively
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 15 -- The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news:
At MPS Samuel Clemens School on January 14, teacher Aruna Halala-Vishudh was surprised in front of her class by Principal Garry Lawson and a representative from the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Halala-Vishudh was honored as 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Teacher of the Year for her dedication to teaching students about the life and beliefs of Dr. King. During her 19 years of teaching in MPS, King's legacy has been an important part of her curriculum.
Halala-Vishudh, a 5th-grade teacher, has activelyencouraged her students to take part in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Speech, and Writing contests. She also makes sure that Dr. King's message is studied and practiced in the classroom, with special activities each year to bring new energy to King's message.
Milwaukee has celebrated King's birthday annually since 1984, and is one of only two cities in the United States to mark the holiday for this length of time.
Principal Lawson and Anthony Smith of the Marcus Center surprised Halala-Vishudh with a plaque, flowers, and tickets to the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Samuel Clemens Elementary is located at 3600 W. Hope Ave. in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration will take place Sunday, January 19 at 1 p.m. at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St., in Milwaukee. The event is free and open to the public. In addition to lively multicultural performances, student winners of the art, speech, and writing contests will be honored.
