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Aldine ISD Gets 100% STAAR Pass Rate in Algebra 1 Pilot Program

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Technology, Primary, Secondary, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Education, State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, Texas Education Agency, Carnegie Learning, Aldine Independent School District, ISD, Curriculum, Multimedia, Student, Growth, STAAR, ESL, Nursing, Toy, Aldine

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230630851455/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230630851455/en/
    The challenge Aldine ISD faced at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year was to prepare their students for the redesign of the math State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
  • The redesign added non-multiple-choice questions to align with the deep critical thinking and conceptual mathematics learning students should be doing in class.
  • “The STAAR redesign increases the level of rigor,” said Tiana Rodriguez, Program Director of Middle School Mathematics.
  • “‘I have an opportunity not just to pass the STAAR test, but I’m going to go to college.

Equality Health Foundation Expands Reach Across Multiple States

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Friday, April 21, 2023
St. Paul's Co-educational College, National Center for Health Statistics, Vaccine, National Center for Healthy Housing, Inc., Partnership, Aldine Independent School District, Health education, COVID-19, Life expectancy, Holiday, Community, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Trustee, Centene Corporation, Superior, Medical statistics, Health, Family, AISD, Nursing, Aldine, Phoenix

HOUSTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equality Health Foundation is expanding its reach of health and well-being services and support to a variety of diverse, underserved communities in Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee. The foundation aims to level the healthcare playing field for the state's culturally diverse and historically underserved neighborhoods. The nonprofit has had the opportunity to serve thousands of Arizona and Texas residents during this winter season by reducing health disparities, expanding access to care, and accelerating health education.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equality Health Foundation is expanding its reach of health and well-being services and support to a variety of diverse, underserved communities in Arizona, Texas, and Tennessee.
  • Equality Health Foundation recently helped break ground on a $7.9 million state-of-the-art multipurpose community center in Uvalde.
  • Equality Health Foundation leadership will participate in the executive committee overseeing the project, which is slated for completion in late 2024.
  • Equality Health Foundation will continue to support Texas residents with its third annual Houston Healthy Fall Festival.

ALDINE REGION COMPREHENSIVE STUDY FOR HARRIS COUNTY

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Transport, Economic development, ARCS, Public health, Housing, Culture, Quality of life, Partnership, Winter Park Public Library, Renewable energy, Aldine

HOUSTON, TX, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harris County is holding a third and final series of public meetings for residents and businesses in the Aldine region to help the County decide on infrastructure improvement projects.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, TX, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harris County is holding a third and final series of public meetings for residents and businesses in the Aldine region to help the County decide on infrastructure improvement projects.
  • WHAT: In partnership with Precincts 1 & 2, the Harris County Engineering department is conducting the Aldine Region Comprehensive Study (ARCS) aimed at reviewing and gathering public input on recommended projects for transportation, housing, parks & public space, culture & economic development, as well as community safety, public health, & quality of life.
  • WHO: The Harris County Engineering Department is leading the study and seeking public input to make recommendations to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
  • The study area includes businesses and residents in Harris County Precinct 1 (Commissioner Rodney Ellis) and in Harris County Precinct 2 (Commissioner Adrian Garcia).

Black-Owned Culturs Lifestyle Network Aims to Bring the Beauty of Global Culture to Your Door with Affordable Subscriptions and Memberships that Celebrate the World's Diversity

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Friday, November 25, 2022
Cultural globalization, Refugee, Thought, Century, Multimedia, Research, Organization, Aldine, Knowledge, Creative industries, Entertainment

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network activates 21st century diversity by creating media, products and experiences that embrace hidden diversity.

Key Points: 
  • FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network activates 21st century diversity by creating media, products and experiences that embrace hidden diversity.
  • Culturs founder Doni Aldine and her team members around the globe each fit many of these in-between identities.
  • In this chasm, the idea for Culturs was born a place where people can come together, create community, feel understood.
  • Culture Marketplace is part of the Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network, which uses media, products and experiences to activate 21st Century Cultural Diversity.

Black-Owned Company Develops "Hidden Diversity" Greeting Cards to Address Overlooked Consumer Market of the Cultural "In-between"

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Friday, November 25, 2022
Cultural globalization, The Global Soul, Refugee, Friends, Master's degree, Century, Multimedia, Colorado State University, Research, Universal language, Cultural competence in healthcare, Vega, Family, Virtue, Creative industries, Nightclub, Aldine

The greeting card line was developed by Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network, which activates 21st century diversity by creating media, products and experiences that embrace hidden diversity.

Key Points: 
  • The greeting card line was developed by Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network, which activates 21st century diversity by creating media, products and experiences that embrace hidden diversity.
  • She designed the cards using her personal experiences and that of the company's multicultural audience, and its team of cross-cultural staff that span 17 countries.
  • The entire line is colorful and vibrant, uplifting both giver and receiver, while extolling the virtues of varied cultural concepts.
  • Culture Marketplace is part of the Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network, which uses media, products and experiences to activate 21st Century Cultural Diversity.

Disney's "Encanto" Highlights Ubiquity of Afro-Latin Culture as Discussed in "Negra Como Soy," or "I am Afro-Latina" Segment of the "Destinations with Doni" Podcast

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
Clothing, Aldine, Language, Century, NCS, Multimedia, Refugee, Aladdin, Billboard, A Whole New World, Browning, Center for Economic Studies (U.S. Census Bureau), Food, Film, Frozen, Citizenship of the United States, The Walt Disney Company

In the episodes, Aldine and Coleman tell stories about the African diaspora throughout Latin America and dissect "in-between" cultural experiences on the weekly podcast.

Key Points: 
  • In the episodes, Aldine and Coleman tell stories about the African diaspora throughout Latin America and dissect "in-between" cultural experiences on the weekly podcast.
  • "Destinations with Doni" is produced by XOTV and Culturs Global Multicultural Lifestyle Network, which embraces in-between identity because everyone should feel like they matter.
  • Disney's film "Encanto," represents Colombian culture in an interesting way by showcasing the beautiful scenery of the country throughout the movie.
  • In episode three of the NCS segment, the hosts welcome former corporate Disney associate Romita Bulchandani, who lived in Colombia at the time.

Help from Aldine residents and businesses is needed to select improvement projects

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
Culture, Goal, Consultant, Transport, ARCS, Quality of life, City, Aldine

HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris County needs to determine the top 20 most important projects for the Aldine community, and the community's help is needed!

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris County needs to determine the top 20 most important projects for the Aldine community, and the community's help is needed!
  • A new online survey is available at https://htx-arcs.com that allows respondents to prioritize projects for the Aldine Region Comprehensive Study (ARCS) for Harris County.
  • The survey is accessible in Spanish and English and will be available on the website through the end of June 2022.
  • Aldine residents can also comment at a round of in-person public meetings scheduled for June:
    This event will feature several activities for children!

Harris County is holding a series of public meetings for its Aldine region residents and businesses to help the County prioritize infrastructure improvement projects.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
ARCS, Ring road, Texas State Highway Beltway 8, Public health, Housing, Culture, Quality of life, Multimedia, Economic development, Organization, Transport, Road, Aldine

The Harris County Engineering Department is working with the respective county precinct offices to hold a series of virtual public meetings for residents, businesses, and representative organizations in the Aldine region.

Key Points: 
  • The Harris County Engineering Department is working with the respective county precinct offices to hold a series of virtual public meetings for residents, businesses, and representative organizations in the Aldine region.
  • WHO: The Harris County Engineering Department is leading the study and seeking public input to make recommendations to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
  • The study area includes businesses and residents in Harris County Precinct 1 (Commissioner Rodney Ellis) and in Harris County Precinct 2 (Commissioner Adrian Garcia).
  • The Aldine Region Comprehensive Study (ARCS) consolidates past planning efforts for community improvement to create a prioritized list of projects for Harris County to implement.

Foundation 45 Mitsubishi Presents Donation to Spring ISD Police Department’s Dream Makers Student Initiatives

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
Aftermarket, Primary, Secondary, Automotive, Education, Philanthropy, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Fund Raising, Public Policy, Government, Fleet Management, Aldine, ISD, Police, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, Student, Parent, Multimedia, Literacy, Education, Leadership, Dream Maker, COO, Mitsubishi, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, Facebook, Foundation, Management

This school year, Foundation 45 Mitsubishi has partnered with the Spring ISD Police Department with a donation of over $4000 to help support their Dream Makers project.

Key Points: 
  • This school year, Foundation 45 Mitsubishi has partnered with the Spring ISD Police Department with a donation of over $4000 to help support their Dream Makers project.
  • Foundation 45 Mitsubishi and Foundation Automotive Corp. are passionate about getting money into the hands of the people and programs who need it most.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005649/en/
    Foundation 45 Mitsubishi presents over $4000 to the Spring ISD Police Department for their Change Makers program.
  • Dream Makers is a flagship district-wide student leadership program that offers mentorship, encouragement, engagement, and rewards for acts of leadership and kindness in students.

Reliant Donates $500,000 to City of Houston’s Complete Communities Initiative to Support Underserved Houstonians

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Philanthropy, Utilities, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Fund Raising, Energy, Construction & Property

Today, Reliant, an NRG company, announced a $500,000 commitment to the City of Houstons Complete Communities initiative to support the Bethune Empowerment Center (BEC), a centralized workforce and economic development hub in the Acres Homes community.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Reliant, an NRG company, announced a $500,000 commitment to the City of Houstons Complete Communities initiative to support the Bethune Empowerment Center (BEC), a centralized workforce and economic development hub in the Acres Homes community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the City of Houston works to build employment and economic opportunities in historically neglected neighborhoods, we value the support of corporate partners.
  • Reliants investment in the Bethune Empowerment Center will be life-changing for people who live in Complete Communities, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
  • The Complete Communities Initiative is focused on improving neighborhoods that have historically been underserved and under-resourced.