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Boyle Heights' Los STEMateros Places 13 in World Finals at Hydrogen Grand Prix Competition

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Friday, September 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyle Heights S.T.E.M. Magnet High School's team, Los STEMateros, competed at the 2023 Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Finals, placing 13 out of 26 high school teams from across the globe. The team is a first-time participant at the H2GP and advanced to the World Finals after qualifying at prior regional and state finals by racing a hydrogen-powered, remote-control fuel cell car that they designed and built themselves. Los STEMateros are one of 10 Title 1 LAUSD high school teams sponsored by SoCalGas' Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) program. Last week, SoCalGas donated an additional $3,000 to help the school pay for the student's trip to the World Finals in Las Vegas September 11-14.

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  • Magnet High School Beat Hundreds of Teams to Compete in Largest Hydrogen Competition in the World in Las Vegas
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyle Heights S.T.E.M.
  • Magnet High School's team, Los STEMateros, competed at the 2023 Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Finals , placing 13 out of 26 high school teams from across the globe.
  • Last week, SoCalGas donated an additional $3,000 to help the school pay for the student's trip to the World Finals in Las Vegas September 11-14.
  • Los STEMateros and students like them are critical to California's clean energy future," said Neil Navin, Chief Clean Fuels Officer of SoCalGas.

Be Part of the Solution for Healthy Water Worldwide with Philippe Cousteau, Jr., Xylem Watermark and the 2023 EarthEcho Water Challenge

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Monday, March 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching March 22nd to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day, the EarthEcho Water Challenge is one of the world's largest civic science programs, empowering more than 1.7 million young people and community members in 146 countries to connect with and protect their local waterways. The Water Challenge features a host of online tools and networking opportunities for youth and others to join the growing global movement to restore critical water resources, starting in their own communities.

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  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is a simple action anyone can take to fight for a clean water future.
  • This year's Water Challenge kicks off with youth-led Water Challenge Ambassador events in 10 states across the continental U.S, four regions in Mexico, and the Catalonia region of Spain.
  • During World Water Week, EarthEcho's Water Challenge Ambassadors—young environmental leaders ages 14-22—will host events to increase knowledge of local water resources.
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem, a leading global water technology company.

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School Named Recipient of $45,000 Donation to Expand School Space Center

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

awarded the donation to Goldsboro Elementary's Principal, Dr. Chris Mulholland during a news conference held today at the school's Space Center.

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  • awarded the donation to Goldsboro Elementary's Principal, Dr. Chris Mulholland during a news conference held today at the school's Space Center.
  • The Space Center provides STEM education opportunities for students to explore space through a variety of simulations and experiments.
  • for their generous donation to help us update our Space Center and continue to inspire the next generation of astronauts."
  • It is the oldest school in Seminole County and has continued as an elementary Magnet School since 1996.

Clark County School District Selects Paper™ to Accelerate Learning and Close Equity Gaps

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Friday, August 5, 2022

CCSD is funding the Paper partnership using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, so the service is free to all K-12 students and families.

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  • CCSD is funding the Paper partnership using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, so the service is free to all K-12 students and families.
  • The new districtwide rollout for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year follows a successful test pilot of Paper at 11 CCSD schools during the previous school year.
  • "When students are outside the classroom and need additional assistance, they will have access to Paper tutors.
  • Established in 1956, the Clark County School District (CCSD) is the number one choice for families and students.

Safety Vision Partners with Clark County Schools for Onboard Video Surveillance Support

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.

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  • Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.
  • CCSD sought a leader in the mobile surveillance industry for a solution that would enhance driver vision, integrate video recording and reviewing.
  • CCSD and Safety Vision team members also spent time sharing each organizations vision for the future to ensure we could move forward together successfully.
  • Safety Vision is among the most recognized vendors of mobile video surveillance products in North America and continually enhances vehicular safety in both the private and public sectors.

JONATHAN JACKSON ANNOUNCES INTENT TO RUN FOR 1ST DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT IN CHICAGO

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, today announced his intention to run for the U.S. House of Representative from the 1st congressional district.His formal announcement will come early next month.

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  • Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, today announced his intention to run for the U.S. House of Representative from the 1st congressional district.His formal announcement will come early next month.
  • "I have been fighting for working people my entire life and am dedicated to social and economic change," Jackson said.
  • The 1st congressional district, Chicago and our nation need change.
  • Jackson lives in Jackson Park Highlands, and his street was rezoned by one block out of the 1st district boundary.

Clark County School District Partners with R-Zero to Deploy Landmark Rollout of Hospital-Grade UV-C Technology, Protecting over 320,000 Students

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

This week, CCSD deployed a district-wide rollout of R-Zeros hospital-grade, mobile UV-C system, Arc .

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  • This week, CCSD deployed a district-wide rollout of R-Zeros hospital-grade, mobile UV-C system, Arc .
  • The rollout included 372 Arc units - one for every campus in the district.
  • Ensuring the health and safety of every student, teacher and staff member across our district has always been our highest priority, said Jeff Wagner, Chief of Facilities at Clark County School District.
  • About Clark County School District:
    Established in 1956, the Clark County School District (CCSD) is the number one choice for families and students.

Pembrook Makes Donation to Bassett Street Elementary Media Arts and Technology Program as Part of Ongoing School Contribution Initiative

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Bassett Street Elementary school serves the Lake Balboa/Van Nuys community and Pembrook's donation will be used to support its highly regarded Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet (bMAT) program, a project-based learning program designed to grow young storytellers for the digital age.

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  • The Bassett Street Elementary school serves the Lake Balboa/Van Nuys community and Pembrook's donation will be used to support its highly regarded Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet (bMAT) program, a project-based learning program designed to grow young storytellers for the digital age.
  • This latest donation is part of its ongoing program to provide financial support to public schools in neighborhoods where it does business, targeted to total up to 3% of the firm's annual profits.
  • "Pembrook is honored to support the Bassett Media Arts and Technology Magnet program," said Stuart Boesky, CEO of Pembrook.
  • Pembrook has already provided financial support to schools in several major cities across the United States, matching each lending transaction with a local school donation.

U.S. News Announces 2021 Best High Schools Rankings

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today unveiled the 2021 Best High Schools .

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today unveiled the 2021 Best High Schools .
  • The new edition ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country, measuring how well schools serve students from various social and economic backgrounds.\nThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia is No.
  • 1 in the national ranking of Best High Schools, as well as among magnet schools.
  • BASIS Chandler in Arizona is at the top of the list for charter schools, and High Technology High School in New Jersey is the No.

Iowans Prep for Virtual Celebration as Governor Reynolds Proclaims Jan. 24-Jan. 30 "Iowa School Choice Week"

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Nationwide, traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschoolers will be participating in School Choice Week.

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  • Nationwide, traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschoolers will be participating in School Choice Week.
  • Reynolds is the 24th governor to issue a proclamation for National School Choice Week 2021, with more expected to join in the next few days.
  • Reynolds' recognition of the Week," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.