National Blue Ribbon Schools Program

Technology High School Receives Prestigious Recognition as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark Public Schools is thrilled to announce Technology High School's recognition as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a highly esteemed honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark Public Schools is thrilled to announce Technology High School's recognition as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a highly esteemed honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • This prestigious designation celebrates Technology High School's commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching practices, and exceptional student performance.
  • The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, established in 1982, recognizes schools that demonstrate exemplary academic achievements and provide outstanding educational experiences to students.
  • Technology High School proudly joins the Newark Public Schools list of Blue Ribbon Schools Recipients (Ann Street School, Harriet Tubman School, Branch Brook School, and Science Park High School.)

EagleBank Provides More than $10 Million via Bond Issuance in Support of Sela Public Charter School Renovation Projects

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Sela Public Charter School opened in 2013 in Ward 4, is a one-of-a-kind charter in the District for offering a bilingual curriculum that includes the Hebrew language.

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  • Sela Public Charter School opened in 2013 in Ward 4, is a one-of-a-kind charter in the District for offering a bilingual curriculum that includes the Hebrew language.
  • Since its inception, Sela has earned a Tier 1 ranking by the DC Public Charter School Board, a Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education in 2022 and rated “Best Elementary School in DC” by the Washington City Paper.
  • This high-performing charter school program now has a permanent campus and real estate asset to support the existing and future growth of the school and its students.
  • “We are thrilled to have reached the successful conclusion in a nearly twelve-month effort to support Sela Public Charter School,” said Lindsey Rheaume, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer C&I.

The Diplomat Beach Resort Unveils Exciting End-of-Summer Promotions and Family Packages for Unforgettable Getaways Through Year-End

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Guests can start their day with a tranquil and rejuvenating experience through the Dip's Sunrise Beach Yoga, or ignite their mornings with the exhilarating Oceanfront Spin Class.

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  • Guests can start their day with a tranquil and rejuvenating experience through the Dip's Sunrise Beach Yoga, or ignite their mornings with the exhilarating Oceanfront Spin Class.
  • Visitors begin their stay on a high note with two complimentary "Welcome" drinks, raising a toast to an unforgettable vacation experience.
  • For those seeking the perfect pairing with their Diplomat Prime meal, one of the restaurant's on-site sommeliers will guide guests through their experience.
  • Don't wait any longer to create treasured moments with your friends and loved ones at The Diplomat Beach Resort.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District Partner to Offer Telehealth Visits from School with CHLA Specialists

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind partnership between a hospital and a local school district, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Los Angeles Unified School District have joined together to offer virtual healthcare visits for children at school through the Virtual Care at School Program.

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  • In a first-of-its-kind partnership between a hospital and a local school district, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Los Angeles Unified School District have joined together to offer virtual healthcare visits for children at school through the Virtual Care at School Program.
  • The program aims to create a personalized and convenient way for children to receive care at school from CHLA specialists in lieu of being absent for an appointment.
  • “The partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the largest provider of pediatric medical care in Los Angeles County, will not only provide world-class care from CHLA specialists.
  • Los Angeles Unified identified the following 20 schools to pilot the program based on an in-depth analysis of absenteeism rates and the number of students with chronic conditions at each school.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Selects D2L Brightspace to Provide a More Unified Learning Experience

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Monday, June 12, 2023

TORONTO , June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10th largest school district in Georgia, has selected D2L Brightspace to support student learning and teacher professional development.

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  • TORONTO , June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10th largest school district in Georgia, has selected D2L Brightspace to support student learning and teacher professional development.
  • With a current enrollment of more than 36,000 students and 5,600 employees, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is the largest employer in Chatham County.
  • Recognizing the need for a consolidated learning platform to support student learning and professional development, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System selected D2L Brightspace for its ability to help provide teachers with access to curriculum, content creation and upskilling – all in one place.
  • "We are honored that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has selected D2L to help support their educators with technology that allows for consolidated and consistent learning approaches across the school district."

Sacred Heart Preparatory Graduates Its 125th Class

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

ATHERTON, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) graduated 171 students at its 125th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, its largest graduating class to date. Graduates from the Class of 2023 will attend 84 different institutions: 72 students will study in California, 98 will study out of state, and one of those students will study out of the country.

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  • ATHERTON, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) graduated 171 students at its 125th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, its largest graduating class to date.
  • Graduates from the Class of 2023 will attend 84 different institutions: 72 students will study in California, 98 will study out of state, and one of those students will study out of the country.
  • Twenty-three students earned recognition by the National Merit Scholarship program (seven were finalists and 16 were commended).
  • Thirty-one members of the graduating class have been on the preschool – grade 12 Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) campus for 12 or more years.

21st Century AEYE Announces Pilot Partnership With Golden Rule Charter School

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Security technology company 21st Century AEYE has announced that Golden Rule Charter School will be the first to gain access to its AI security breakthrough under a recently signed partnership.

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  • Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 25, 2023) - This new partnership will bring the 21st Century A|EYE autonomously-driven threat detection platform to the school's campus.
  • The Golden Rule Charter School was chosen as the first school to model the school security system because of their status as a National Blue Ribbon School serving primarily minority students and members of socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
  • The 21st Century A|EYE platform functions autonomously through the use of AI threat detection and in tandem with human alerting via a supplementary 21st Century A|EYE app, available to students, teachers, and staff, to facilitate the safest learning environment possible.
  • This partnership with Golden Rule represents the culmination of years of experience and an ongoing commitment to public safety on the part of the company.

Bringing The Sober Driving Message To Manitoba Schools And Students

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) are delivering the sober driving message to Manitoba middle and high school students through a powerful new video education program.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) are delivering the sober driving message to Manitoba middle and high school students through a powerful new video education program.
  • Every year, MADD Canada produces a new School Program to educate students in Grades 7 – 12 about the risks of impaired driving, and to encourage them to never put themselves at risk by driving impaired or riding with an impaired driver.
  • MPI is sponsoring 118 presentations at schools around the province this year, helping bring the crucial sober driving message to thousands of students.
  • Following the presentations, school receive an Educators’ Guide to help teachers continue the sober driving conversation all year long.

SXSW EDU® Announces Honorary AIA Doreen Gehry Nelson and Award-Winning Architect Frank Gehry as its first Keynote for the 2023 Conference and Festival

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

"Pioneering voices are a hallmark of SXSW EDU's Keynote stage," said Greg Rosenbaum, Senior Director of SXSW EDU.

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  • "Pioneering voices are a hallmark of SXSW EDU's Keynote stage," said Greg Rosenbaum, Senior Director of SXSW EDU.
  • Design-based learning brings the power of curiosity and exploration to the forefront for both an educator and a student.
  • Doreen Gehry Nelson - Doreen Gehry Nelson is Honorary AIA, Professor Emerita of California State Polytechnic University, Founding Director of Design-Based Learning of UCLA Design-Based Learning Project at UCLA Center X.
  • Frank Gehry -Raised in Toronto, Canada, Frank Gehry moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1947.

Protecting Teens From Impaired Driving - MADD Canada and NSLC Team Up To Present Unique Education Program

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

The School Program opens a dialogue with young people about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving, and, most importantly, how they can avoid and prevent it, said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock.

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  • The School Program opens a dialogue with young people about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving, and, most importantly, how they can avoid and prevent it, said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock.
  • Every year, MADD Canada produces a new School Program to educate students in Grades 7 12 about the risks of impaired driving, and to encourage them to never put themselves at risk by driving impaired or riding with an impaired driver.
  • MADD Canadas 2022-2023 English School Program, titled Final Play, and French School Program, titled Dtour, are being delivered to Nova Scotia schools now.
  • As a Provincial Sponsor, NSLC is sponsoring 65 presentations, bringing the sober driving message to thousands of middle and high school students.