HOPE Scholarship

Morgantown School Fair to Feature Student Art Showcase, Connect Families with Hope Scholarship Resources

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Vendredi, janvier 19, 2024

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 6,000 West Virginia students already participate in West Virginia's Hope Scholarship, while some families are still hearing about it for the first time. Where and how can families use the K-12 school choice program? The Morgantown School Fair on Jan. 27 will connect parents with schools and providers that accept Hope Scholarship funds — and offer fun and entertainment to boot.

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The Morgantown School Fair on Jan. 27 will connect parents with schools and providers that accept Hope Scholarship funds — and offer fun and entertainment to boot.
In addition to featuring Hope Scholarship providers, the fair will showcase the talents of West Virginia students with musical, dance, and artistic performances.
The school fair is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2024), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.
"Love Your School is thrilled to collaborate with the Cardinal Institute to host the 2024 Morgantown School Fair.

Southern West Virginia School Fair to Feature 70+ Exhibitors Serving K-12 Students

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Lundi, janvier 15, 2024

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BECKLEY, W.Va., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a widening world of learning choices to explore. After a successful debut last January, Southern West Virginia's largest school choice fair is back, highlighting 70+ schools and community organizations that serve K-12 students. The Saturday, Jan. 20 event will give parents the opportunity to shop learning resources, while kids can enjoy face painting, balloon artists, gaming buses, and corn hole!

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After a successful debut last January, Southern West Virginia's largest school choice fair is back, highlighting 70+ schools and community organizations that serve K-12 students.
To celebrate learning and support parents in understanding and navigating all of West Virginia's school choices.
This school fair is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2024), which will feature more than 25,000 school choice celebrations across all 50 states.
These include a school fair in Morgantown and spirit weeks and contests across West Virginia schools.

Better Awards Hardworking Family with Home Giveaway and Launches HOPE Grant to Bolster Home Accessibility

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Jeudi, décembre 21, 2023

Today, Better announced Alex and Naomie Miller from Cleveland, Ohio as the winners of the Better Home Giveaway.

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Today, Better announced Alex and Naomie Miller from Cleveland, Ohio as the winners of the Better Home Giveaway.
Naomie grew up in Haiti, where she shared a single room home with nine family members until she was 17.
Alex first traveled to Haiti with a medical relief team in 2010 following the devastating earthquake that rocked the country.
Better plans to build on the success of Home Giveaway through its non-profit affiliate, the Better Opportunity Fund.

Long Island University Receives $1 Million Donation for Hope Scholarships from A Soulful Heart

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Vendredi, juin 9, 2023

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University received a $1 million donation for Hope Scholarships from a non-profit, social justice organization, which will be used to benefit students with the greatest financial need at LIU's Long Island and Brooklyn campuses.

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Over $2 Million in Total Raised for Scholarships at Annual Gala which Honored NYC Mayor Adams, A Soulful Heart Founding Member and Others
BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University received a $1 million donation for Hope Scholarships from a non-profit, social justice organization, which will be used to benefit students with the greatest financial need at LIU's Long Island and Brooklyn campuses.
"Long Island University is excited and honored that A Soulful Heart will be opening the doors to education to our students with the greatest financial need through this Hope Scholarship initiative," noted Dr. Kimberly Cline, LIU President.
"With this donation, A Soulful Heart is providing a tremendous gift – the gift of opportunity," said Mayor Eric Adams.
Through the Hope Scholarship program — established with A Soulful Heart— we are giving young New Yorkers the ability to pursue their dreams at LIU."

MORE GREAT GEORGIA LOTTERY SCRATCHERS COMING TO PLAYERS FROM GEORGIA-BASED SCIENTIFIC GAMES

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Jeudi, avril 13, 2023

ATLANTA, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-based Scientific Games will continue to bring the company's high-performance Scratchers to Georgia Lottery players for seven more years through a recent contract extension. The announcement comes as the Georgia Lottery Corporation celebrates its 30th Anniversary, highlighted by a 30-year primary instant game partnership with Scientific Games for Scratchers that has helped the Lottery raise more than $26.1 billion in funding for the state's HOPE Scholarship and Georgia Pre-K Program.

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ATLANTA, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-based Scientific Games will continue to bring the company's high-performance Scratchers to Georgia Lottery players for seven more years through a recent contract extension.
Headquartered in metro Atlanta since the mid-1970s, Scientific Games provides games, technologies, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries.
Gretchen Corbin, Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO, said, "We are proud to celebrate our 30th Anniversary and a 30-year successful partnership with Scientific Games this year.
Our partnership has helped responsibly grow Georgia Scratchers to one of the most successful lottery instant game portfolios in the world, and the real winners are students in Georgia."

NEXT WEEK: West Virginia Families Seek to Boost Awareness of K-12 Options During School Choice Week

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Lundi, janvier 16, 2023

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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 113 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning options, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices.

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During the last two years, families and educators in West Virginia have faced the academic consequences of the pandemic.
During School Choice Week 2023, parents can learn about school choice and attend local events as they consider their K-12 options for the next school year.
The Week is the best time of the year for families to consider their education options for the next school year.
Among the notable celebrations in West Virginia will be school fairs in Morgantown, Beckley, and Davis organized by the Cardinal Institute, WV FUE, and Love Your School West Virginia.

Gov. Justice Proclaims Jan. 22-Jan. 28 "West Virginia School Choice Week," Recognizes Options as Critical for Academic Success

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Samedi, janvier 14, 2023

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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Jim Justice has officially declared Jan. 22-Jan. 28 to be School Choice Week in West Virginia. His official declaration marks the second year in a row that the Week has been formally proclaimed in the state.

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Jim Justice has officially declared Jan. 22-Jan. 28 to be School Choice Week in West Virginia.
Justice's proclamation comes on the heels of a year of historic school choice expansions nationwide.
"West Virginia School Choice Week" is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week, a weeklong national celebration of K-12 education that takes place during the last week of January.
The full text of the proclamation can be found on the School Choice Week website at schoolchoiceweek.com/proclamations-2023/ .

Southern West Virginia School Fair, Family Fun Day to Celebrate Choice in K-12 Education

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Vendredi, janvier 13, 2023

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Hosted by West Virginia Families United for Education, the event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tamarack Marketplace's Conference Center Ballroom.

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Hosted by West Virginia Families United for Education, the event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tamarack Marketplace's Conference Center Ballroom.
To celebrate teachers, three special raffle drawings will take place just for them: one for public school teachers, one for private school educators, and one for homeschool leaders.
The school fair is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28, 2023), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.
The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

AOP Partners with Step Up For Students to Provide Funding for Homeschool Families in Florida

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Mercredi, septembre 7, 2022

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ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AOP, the leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum, educational resources, and services to Christian schools and homeschool families worldwide, has launched a partnership with Step Up For Students and its MyScholarShop online marketplace to provide access to Christian homeschool curricula to families across Florida through its Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities.

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"Faith-based learning with AOP allows families a full and rigorous at-home educational experience, aligned to the Florida State standard, with both print and digital curriculum options."
With the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities, families can explore AOP's homeschool options online and enroll students with no out-of-pocket expense to parents.
Homeschooling curriculum formats include:
An online homeschool curriculumavailable by subscriptionfor grades 3-12 that features automatic grading, complete customization, 24/7 availability, and more.
Founded in 1977, AOP is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum, educational resources, and services to Christian schools and homeschool families worldwide.

Montgomery Preparatory Academy Steps Up for School Choice by offering 25 full scholarships

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Vendredi, juillet 8, 2022

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Therefore, MPA will be offering 25 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for families for students grades 6-12 who would like an alternative to public schooling.

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Therefore, MPA will be offering 25 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for families for students grades 6-12 who would like an alternative to public schooling.
MPA is determined to set a new standard in education for our state by offering a unique private school option that is Global Cognia/SACS/CASI Accredited.
We will be opening the doors of Montgomery Prep Academy with or without the HOPE scholarship funding August 22, 2022.
We encourage families to contact us for more information to get their student(s) enrolled for this coming school year!