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FOX News Media Names Diana Jachman and Nathaniel King as Recipients of Fifth Annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

FOX News Media, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program, has selected Diana Jachman and Nathaniel King as the recipients of its fifth annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship, announced FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott.

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  • FOX News Media, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program, has selected Diana Jachman and Nathaniel King as the recipients of its fifth annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship, announced FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott.
  • Jachman is the daughter of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Atlanta bureau ENG field photographer Thomas Jachman, and King is the son of FNC’s Dallas bureau ENG field photographer Scott King.
  • In making the announcement, Scott said, “We are pleased to name Diana and Nathaniel as the recipients of the fifth annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Tear the Paper Ceiling Gains Momentum As It Celebrates First Anniversary

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023

In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.

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  • In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.
  • “The past year is only the beginning of a national effort to tear the paper ceiling.
  • Most importantly, Tear the Paper Ceiling coalition corporate partners are actively working to create more opportunities for STARs at their own companies.
  • SkyHive has integrated its AI-powered skills software with fellow Tear the Paper Ceiling Coalition member Workday’s Human Capital Management and Skills Cloud solutions.

'Each of these students has earned this awesome accolade.' BASIS Celebrates Class of 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program Honorees

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Samedi, septembre 30, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are proud to share that more than 200 students from 13 BASIS Charter School campuses have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). 

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  • The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition that rewards high school students who show exceptional academic ability.
  • To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, students are required to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
  • BASIS' 220 National Merit Scholarship Program honorees make up nearly one-third of the network's seniors.
  • Overall, the Class of 2024 has 106 National Merit Commended Students and 114 National Merit Semifinalists.

The Meadows School Celebrates Students Awarded Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

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Vendredi, septembre 15, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
  • Eight students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
  • At The Meadows School, eight students received an academic honor:
    "We're thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they've been doing.
  • We're proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments," said The Meadows College Counseling team.

KD College Prep Announces Test Prep Classes and Counseling for the New SAT(R) Test

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Mardi, janvier 24, 2023

KD College Prep, a test prep and college counseling company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, finalizes instructional changes to prepare students for the migration of College Board's PSAT/NMSQT(R) and SAT(R) tests to a new digital format next year.

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  • Over the last 30 years, KD College Prep has seen many adjustments, reconstructions, and makeovers by College Board.
  • With each change we have adapted and found new and improved ways to prepare our students for college," says David Dillard, CEO of KD College Prep.
  • Since 1992, KD College Prep has helped students prepare for college admissions tests through in-person or live-online prep courses and activities.
  • KD College Prep has no affiliation with these institutions and is not approved or endorsed by them.

PA Cyber Students Awarded Academic Honors From College Board National Recognition Programs

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Mercredi, septembre 7, 2022

MIDLAND, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PA Cyber students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs provide underrepresented students with the opportunity to meaningfully connect with colleges and scholarship programs, and, ultimately, to stand out in their attempts to secure admissions and scholarships. Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board's Student Search Service.

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  • PA Cyber students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students.
  • MIDLAND, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PA Cyber students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs .
  • Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board's Student Search Service.
  • "We honor the hard work of these students through the College Board National Recognition Programs.

FOX News Media Names Emmett Gaffney and Grace LeCroy as Recipients of Third Annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship

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Jeudi, mai 5, 2022

FOX News, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program, has selected the recipients of the third annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media.

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  • FOX News, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program, has selected the recipients of the third annual Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media.
  • This years scholarships will be endowed to Emmett Gaffney, son of Vice President of Documentary Programming, Brian Gaffney and Grace LeCroy, the daughter of FOX News Assignment Desk Manager Lillian LeCroy & FOX News Edge photojournalist Phil LeCroy.
  • In making the announcement, Ms. Scott said, We are pleased to continue the tradition of honoring Charles Krauthammers extraordinary and celebrated career.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

DIGITAL SAT BRINGS STUDENT-FRIENDLY CHANGES TO TEST EXPERIENCE

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Mardi, janvier 25, 2022

"We're not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platformwe're taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible.

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  • "We're not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platformwe're taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible.
  • Among the changes: the digital SAT will be shorterabout two hours instead of three for the current SAT, with more time per question.
  • Going digital allows every student to receive a unique test form, so it will be practically impossible to share answers.
  • In the same pilot, every test proctor who participated responded that the experience administering the digital SAT was the same or better than administering the current paper-and-pencil test.

DIGITAL SAT BRINGS STUDENT-FRIENDLY CHANGES TO TEST EXPERIENCE

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Mardi, janvier 25, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board announced today that the SAT® Suite of Assessments will be delivered digitally. In November 2021, College Board piloted the digital SAT in the U.S. and internationally; 80% of students responded that they found it to be less stressful and 100% of educators reported having a positive experience.

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  • "We're not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platformwe're taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible.
  • Among the changes: the digital SAT will be shorterabout two hours instead of three for the current SAT, with more time per question.
  • Going digital allows every student to receive a unique test form, so it will be practically impossible to share answers.
  • In the same pilot, every test proctor who participated responded that the experience administering the digital SAT was the same or better than administering the current paper-and-pencil test.

New Aim High CEO to Focus on Fighting Systemic Barriers to Education and Northern California's Growing Teacher Shortage

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Mardi, octobre 19, 2021

Alec Lee, Aim High's co-founder and executive director, is retiring after 35 years of leadership and commitment to Aim High.

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  • Alec Lee, Aim High's co-founder and executive director, is retiring after 35 years of leadership and commitment to Aim High.
  • At Aim High, Chih plans to expand Aim High's reach by offering more middle school students free summer learning experiences that propel them through high school to college, while also deepening Aim High's work with aspiring and professional educators.
  • Aim High's multi-year middle school program is the ideal vehicle to help students recover from summer and pandemic learning loss.
  • Aim High operates in San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Novato, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Napa, San Rafael and Tahoe/Truckee.