Jersey City Public Schools

New Jersey-Based DCO Energy and Jersey City Public Schools Embark on Energy Savings Improvement Program Project – Largest Project Approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to Date

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Jersey City Public School District has a total of 44 schools, representing 5.5 million square feet, and will receive significant renovations and improvements.

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  • Jersey City Public School District has a total of 44 schools, representing 5.5 million square feet, and will receive significant renovations and improvements.
  • Thanks to fantastic long-term facility improvements, 1,100 local well-paying careers will be available in the Jersey City area.
  • "This project is a testament to the sustainable and health safety priorities of Jersey City Public Schools,” said Dr. Norma Fernandez, Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools District.
  • In partnership with Jersey City Public Schools, DCO Energy and its Competitive Edge team, will deploy local education resources to deliver customized educational programs for Jersey City Public School students.

Hundreds of Scholars from Historically Under-Resourced High Schools Honored by National Education Equity Lab for Top Performance in College Courses Nationwide

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Educational Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab), an education justice nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between high school and college for students from historically marginalized, low-income communities, today announced that hundreds of high school scholars have been selected for its Fall 2022 National Ed Equity Lab Honor Society.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Educational Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab), an education justice nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between high school and college for students from historically marginalized, low-income communities, today announced that hundreds of high school scholars have been selected for its Fall 2022 National Ed Equity Lab Honor Society.
  • Talented students from under-resourced high schools belong in the best-matched schools for them, including our nation's top universities," said Leslie Cornfeld, Founder and CEO of the National Education Equity Lab.
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School, Principal Bennet
    Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, Principal Hanock
    Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, Principal Verbera
    Achievement First Amistad High School, Principal Obas
    Engineering & Science University Magnet School, Principal Blue
    Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, Principal Ramirez
    Miami Central Senior High School, Principal Sands
    Miami Coral Park Senior High School.
  • Principal Weiner
    Miami Norland Senior High School, Principal Rhonda
    Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Principal Tate-Wyche
    Miami Sunset Senior High School, Principal Lux
    South Dade Senior High School, Principal De Armas
    South Miami Senior High School, Principal Penton
    Southwest Miami Senior High School, Principal Jorge
    The SEED School of Miami, Principal Locke
    Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Principal Handal
    William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, Principal Frazier
    Urban Prep - Academy Englewood, Principal Mahone
    Thornton Fractional South High School, Principal Gourley
    KIPP Indy Legacy High School, Principal Spencer
    KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate High School, Principal Clarke
    JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School, Principal Molden

GOYA CARES LAUNCHES GLOBAL INITIATIVES INCLUDING SCHOOL CURRICULUM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD TRAFFICKING

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Through the Goya Cares global initiative, Goya is bringing together community organizations and businesses to show solidarity for one major cause - to eradicate child trafficking and recognize the growing epidemic, the dangers associated with this epidemic, particularly with children, and the need to raise awareness, and support preventative education.

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  • Through the Goya Cares global initiative, Goya is bringing together community organizations and businesses to show solidarity for one major cause - to eradicate child trafficking and recognize the growing epidemic, the dangers associated with this epidemic, particularly with children, and the need to raise awareness, and support preventative education.
  • "At the center of Goya Cares is a heart.
  • "We are honored to partner with Goya Cares to deliver the Monique Burr Foundation for Children's evidence-based and trauma-informed curriculum to nearly 25,000 students.
  • The curriculum educates and empowers children and adults in their lives to keep them safe from abuse, bullying, online exploitation, and human trafficking.

Jersey City School District Offers Streamlined Outreach Communications Utilizing Strax Networks Inc. Technology

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

During the district's pilot program to enhance learning through AR Technology, STRAX executives were approached by the district staff about leveraging the school district's ubiquitous logo, prominently featured throughout Jersey City, as a direct portal to immersive content about the school district.

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  • During the district's pilot program to enhance learning through AR Technology, STRAX executives were approached by the district staff about leveraging the school district's ubiquitous logo, prominently featured throughout Jersey City, as a direct portal to immersive content about the school district.
  • The district has made significant strides in utilizing emerging technology to offer students a heightened opportunity for engagement when learning.
  • "As New Jersey's second largest school district, Jersey City Public Schools recognizes the important role technology plays in giving our students, parents and educators every competitive advantage in education," continued Walker.
  • Jersey City Public Schools is a comprehensive PreK-12 public school district in Hudson County, NJ with 38 schools serving nearly 31,000 students.