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Four Local Teachers Receive OnPoint's Prize for Excellence in Education Educators of the Year Award

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced the four winners of the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards:

Key Points: 
  • The four Educators of the Year will have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive $2,500 for each of their schools.
  • "This year's Educators of the Year respect their students as individuals and create educational experiences that truly connect and inspire them.
  • We are honored to recognize these educators and know they will continue to make a difference for their students and our region."
  • In the 14 years since the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education campaign launched, it has awarded more than $650,000 in prizes to 313 local educators and schools.

eDynamic Learning Announces the DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, Virtual Business, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program High School Student Winners

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eDynamic Learning, the largest provider of college and career readiness curriculum solutions for middle schools through college, announces its high school scholarship recipients from DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, All-Access Virtual Business Challenge, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eDynamic Learning, the largest provider of college and career readiness curriculum solutions for middle schools through college, announces its high school scholarship recipients from DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, All-Access Virtual Business Challenge, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program.
  • 54,753 high school students from around the U.S. and internationally participated this school year for a chance to win a scholarship from eDynamic Learning.
  • eDynamic Learning's scholarship programs are part of the company's Recognition & Rewards Program and their commitment to recognizing exceptional school programs.
  • 2023 Scholarship Student Winners include:
    Top teams and winners from the 8 competition simulation categories:
    1st place $1,000 – Amanuel W. and S.P.

Illustrative Mathematics Introduces 'IM Experience' and 'IM Classroom,' Helping Leaders Implement An Effective K-12 Math Curriculum

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use and enjoy mathematics, announces the IM Experience—wrap-around resources and events intended to make math instruction effective throughout the exploration and implementation of IM K–12 Math. The IM Classroom integrates key pillars of support that are essential to building and sustaining a problem-based math instruction program.

Key Points: 
  • The IM Classroom integrates key pillars of support that are essential to building and sustaining a problem-based math instruction program.
  • Respondents noted the importance of making math more relevant for students and connected to the real world, as well as the importance of ongoing professional learning.
  • The IM Classroom is a framework to conceptualize and implement a problem-based math instruction program.
  • Illustrative Mathematics is anchored in the belief that all students are capable of learning grade-level mathematics.

News Literacy Project receives largest single donation from CA philanthropists Melanie and Richard Lundquist

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melanie and Richard Lundquist, co-founders of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools and two of California's most significant philanthropists, today announced a $10 million commitment to the News Literacy Project — the largest in the 14-year history of the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, which is the country's largest provider of news literacy education. During the 2021-22 school year alone, educators using NLP content, training and programs reached an estimated 2.4 million students.

Key Points: 
  • "From COVID to January 6 to climate change, the misinformation crisis facing our country is an urgent threat.
  • Because of its proliferation, democracy is circling the drain," Melanie Lundquist said.
  • Melanie and Richard Lundquist have appeared four times on The Philanthropy 50, the annual list of America's 50 most generous philanthropists.
  • Melanie was named "Philanthropist of the Year" in 2019 by the Los Angeles Business Journal for driving systemic change.

Make An Impact Foundation Opens New Playground at Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Making an impact in childrens lives is a priority for our Foundation, explained Dale Gillmore, founder and board chairman of Make An Impact Foundation.

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  • Making an impact in childrens lives is a priority for our Foundation, explained Dale Gillmore, founder and board chairman of Make An Impact Foundation.
  • To make this exciting new play space a reality, Make An Impact Foundation worked with KMOV and the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club to bring together community partners committed to serving the families of St. Louis.
  • A public grand opening celebration is scheduled for 3-5pm today at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 2901 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis.
  • The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto, Boys & Girls Club of Lovejoy, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, Normandy High School, OFallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Roosevelt High School, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club and the Teen Center of Excellence).

NFTE Student Wins $10,000 in Rob Dyrdek's "See It, Believe It, Do It" Challenge

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amylah Charles, an 18-year-old from the Los Angeles metro area and founder of CurlyCrownz, crushed July's Do-Or-Dier Visionary Foundation's (DODVF) See It, Believe It, Do It Challenge, winning $10,000 for her natural hair care company.

Key Points: 
  • Also, a 2021 champion of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, Charles plans to use her winnings to secure a mass manufacturer.
  • The Eleanor Roosevelt High School graduate is still reeling from theSee It, Believe It, Do Itexperience.
  • Heacknowledges the work of NFTE as a global nonprofit that has long been "at the forefront of teaching entrepreneurship to youth.
  • To learn about the Oct. 13 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, visit NFTE.com .

Delaware and Texas Students Win Top Honors at 2022 National ProStart Invitational in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Besting 80 other culinary and restaurant management teams from across the country, Caesar Rodney High School of Camden, Delaware, and Ben Barber Innovation Academy of Mansfield, Texas, earned first place finishes at the 2022 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI), hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). The competition, held in Washington, D.C., marked the first in-person event since 2019 and awarded more than $200,000 in scholarship funds to winning teams to support their future careers. Caesar Rodney High School won the culinary competition while Ben Barber Innovation Academy won the restaurant management competition. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Besting 80 other culinary and restaurant management teams from across the country, Caesar Rodney High School of Camden, Delaware, and Ben Barber Innovation Academy of Mansfield, Texas, earned first place finishes at the 2022 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) , hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) .
  • Caesar Rodney High School won the culinary competition while Ben Barber Innovation Academy won the restaurant management competition.
  • During the award ceremony held Sunday evening, May 8, NPSI also celebrated teachers recognized through the ProStart National Educator of Excellence Awards (EEA) .
  • Click here for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's 2021 Annual Impact Report.

Five Sexual Assault Survivors Sue Riverside County School District for Employing Convicted Serial Sexual Abuser High School Teacher-Track Coach

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former high school teacher, track and field coach, and cross-country running coach Joe Robles, Jr. – who is currently serving a four-year prison sentence after being convicted of multiple felony sex crimes – has been named in a civil action alleging that he sexually assaulted at least five children between the ages of 14 and 17 between 2014 and 2017, during the time Robles was employed at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Riverside County. The complaint also names Corona-Norco Unified School District for failing to protect the plaintiffs and other students as required by law, according to attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP and Paul Mones, P.C.

Key Points: 
  • "The effects of child sexual abuse are severe and long-lasting," said co-counsel James W. Lewis of Slater Slater Schulman LLP.
  • Joe Robles, Jr. had access to hundreds of children over the course of his ten-year employment.
  • As detailed in the complaint, the grooming and sexual abuse occurred on a regular basis with numerous students.
  • Amanda Quinonez, a former English-Language Arts teacher and swimming and water polo coach, worked with Robles, Jr. between 2016 and 2019.

Inaugural Spring Boats Afloat Show Drops Anchor April 28

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since 1978, the Boats Afloat Show has been a fixture on the Lake Union waterfront in Seattle in September. The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association is now making it a twice-a-year event, with the introduction of a new Spring show. The new show cruises into town on Thursday, April 28 at 11 a.m. and sails on through Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Lake Union Piers (formerly Chandler's Cove). Also new are live music acts daily on a dedicated music stage, multiple chef and batch cocktail demos with food and bar service onboard Waterways Cruises' 90-foot Olympic Star which will be moored dockside for the duration of the show. The show features new and used power and sailboats including some gorgeous mega-yachts up to 116 feet.

Key Points: 
  • The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association is now making it a twice-a-year event, with the introduction of a new Spring show.
  • The new show cruises into town on Thursday, April 28 at 11 a.m. and sails on through Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. at Lake Union Piers (formerly Chandler's Cove).
  • The show features new and used power and sailboats including some gorgeous mega-yachts up to 116 feet.
  • The most expensive boat in the show and 88 feet of pure luxury is the Ocean Alexander 27E.

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in The Palm Beaches during Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Nationwide, Black History Month is a special moment in time to honor, celebrate and amplify the contributions, cultures, and achievements of Black Americans.

Key Points: 
  • Nationwide, Black History Month is a special moment in time to honor, celebrate and amplify the contributions, cultures, and achievements of Black Americans.
  • This series will inspire enlightening conversations with writers who have cultivated a perspective on Black cultural awareness through research and personal experiences.
  • The Square (West Palm Beach): Throughout the month of February, The Squares one-of-a-kind bookstore, Rohis Readery , will have an ongoing schedule of events to celebrate Black History Month called, Stories of Black Excellence, Brilliance, and Joy: Fostering Pride through Children's Literature.
  • The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Floridas Cultural Capital.