Achievement Medal

Victoria World Academy Celebrates New Heights in Student Academic Achievements

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Victoria World Academy goes above and beyond to give students extensive opportunities for growth and unwavering support to pursue their goals.

Key Points: 
  • Victoria World Academy goes above and beyond to give students extensive opportunities for growth and unwavering support to pursue their goals.
  • Many of Victoria World Academy's graduates have been received offers from prestigious universities worldwide, demonstrating the effectiveness of our commitment.
  • The holistic education approach at Victoria World Academy focuses on developing well-rounded individuals ready to tackle global challenges.
  • Victoria World Academy is dedicated to offering students individualized education in a supportive environment that promotes academic success.

Rudy R. Miller Proffers a New Scholarship Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the College of Business, Security and Intelligence, Prescott, Arizona Campus

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rudy R. Miller has awarded his first College of Business, Security and Intelligence (CBSI) scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, student, Haley Childress. Ms. Childress is a senior pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Global Security and Intelligence Studies, with minors in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies plus Psychology.

Key Points: 
  • Embry-Riddle Prescott’s College of Business, Security and Intelligence represents the first comprehensive degree-granting college of its kind in the United States.
  • CBSI focuses on the training of future business, security, and intelligence professionals, on both the national and international level.
  • The College’s courses of study emphasize research in the fields of global business, international security, and global intelligence.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus is a National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE CDE) institution.

K-3 Reading Proficiency Triples in 40 Days in Mingo County with Fast ForWord

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Following a pilot program launched in March 2023 to improve reading proficiency in 968 K-3 students, Mingo County educators have reported staggering improvements in student reading capabilities.
  • Within the first 40 days of the 2023-24 school year, a total of 322 students experienced a six-month leap in their reading proficiency levels.
  • Ninety-three students successfully transitioned out of the bottom percentile into higher-ranking proficiency levels, signaling a notable shift in the educational landscape of Mingo County.
  • Given their early success, Mingo County educators are optimistic about the three-year implementation of Fast ForWord, which began in Fall 2023.

Project Success Receives Major Gift to Fund Expansion

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Project Success, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Minneapolis youth connect to their purpose, received its single largest gift in its 30-year history.

Key Points: 
  • Project Success, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Minneapolis youth connect to their purpose, received its single largest gift in its 30-year history.
  • Andris (Andy) A. Zoltners and Moira Grosbard donated $3M to expand opportunities for more students to participate in Project Success’ programs.
  • “Our proven methodology inspires meaningful engagement from students that increases academic performance and sets the stage for their future,” said Adrienne Diercks, Executive Director of Project Success.
  • “For Andy, this gift was in honor of helping all kids to feel like they belong,” said Moira.

Early Smiles Sacramento to Honor School Health Staff at Its Second Annual “Heroes in Health Services” Reception

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Teens, Children, Dental, Managed Care, General Health, Preschool, Consumer, Health, Primary, Secondary, Education, Health care, Dietitian, Achievement Medal, COVID-19, Golden, DMC, Student, Safety, Oral hygiene, Dentistry

Early Smiles Sacramento, a school-based oral health screening initiative developed by the Center for Oral Health, is proud to announce the hosting of its second annual Heroes in Health Services Reception.

Key Points: 
  • Early Smiles Sacramento, a school-based oral health screening initiative developed by the Center for Oral Health, is proud to announce the hosting of its second annual Heroes in Health Services Reception.
  • This prestigious event is dedicated to recognizing the unwavering commitment and resilience of school health personnel throughout Sacramento County.
  • Tiffany Turner, Chief Operating Officer of the Center for Oral Health, expressed her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, stating, "We are thrilled to honor the remarkable efforts of school health services staff.
  • The Early Smiles Sacramento Heroes in Health Services Reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Expands Support for Children's Mental Health in Texarkana

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TEXARKANA, Texas, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

Key Points: 
  • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System extends its commitment to nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of children in Texarkana by providing invaluable behavioral health support to elementary-age children, teachers, and families.
  • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is thrilled to announce its latest endeavor to nurture the mental and emotional well-being of elementary-age children in the Texarkana region.
  • "As a long-standing partner of GoNoodle, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System recognizes the importance of prioritizing children's mental health and physical activity," said KC Estenson, CEO of GoNoodle.
  • For more information about SuperNoodle and CHRISTUS St. Michael's commitment to children's mental health, please visit GoNoodle.com.

CVS Health® expands pharmacy tuition assistance and scholarship programs

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To support the next generation of pharmacists, CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced two new offerings for pharmacy students: an enhanced PharmD tuition assistance program for eligible CVS Pharmacy® interns and a new scholarship for students enrolled in pharmacy schools nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Investing in the future of community pharmacy helps ease students' financial barriers and challenges, and promotes a stable and inclusive pharmacy workforce pipeline
    WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To support the next generation of pharmacists, CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced two new offerings for pharmacy students: an enhanced PharmD tuition assistance program for eligible CVS Pharmacy® interns and a new scholarship for students enrolled in pharmacy schools nationwide.
  • The CVS Health PharmD tuition assistance program is available to all eligible CVS Pharmacy interns and consists of a $20,000 award per year.
  • CVS Pharmacy will continue to advance the practice of pharmacy and provide more opportunities for students to enter this important area of health care."
  • In the fall, the program will be expanded to CVS Pharmacy interns in their final two years of pharmacy education, with $20,000 available for each year while working as an intern for CVS Pharmacy.

Ontario's Largest School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for Disrupting Students' Fundamental Right to Education

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.

Key Points: 
  • Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.
  • This action calls on social media giants to remediate these enormous costs to the education system, to redesign their products to keep students safe.
  • Neinstein LLP, a Toronto-based boutique litigation firm, has been retained by the aforementioned school boards to represent them in their fight for social media change.
  • The goal of the litigation is to provide school boards with the resources needed to support student programming and services, and to respond to the school-based problems social media giants have caused.

Cultivating a Distinct College Experience: The Vital Role of Student Engagement at Itawamba Community College

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The following is written by Dr. Jay Allen, President, Itawamba Community College, a member of the American Associate of Community Colleges.

Key Points: 
  • The following is written by Dr. Jay Allen, President, Itawamba Community College, a member of the American Associate of Community Colleges.
  • As the proud president of Itawamba Community College (ICC), I am excited to reflect on the vibrant tapestry of student life that makes our institution truly exceptional.
  • College life extends far beyond the classroom, and Itawamba Community College recognizes the paramount importance of fostering a holistic educational environment.
  • What sets Itawamba Community College apart from other institutions is the unique blend of academic excellence and a vibrant student life.

Los Angeles Unified Launches Ed, a Pioneering Learning Acceleration AI Platform to Improve Student Achievement

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Unified has launched a first-of-its-kind learning acceleration platform named Ed, designed to provide students and families with an ecosystem of valuable resources and support for fast-tracking student achievement beyond the school day.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Unified has launched a first-of-its-kind learning acceleration platform named Ed, designed to provide students and families with an ecosystem of valuable resources and support for fast-tracking student achievement beyond the school day.
  • Fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), this innovative digital platform creates personalized action plans uniquely tailored to each student.
  • "Los Angeles Unified is dedicated to leveraging every available resource to support student success, including cutting-edge technologies," Board Member Kelly Gonez said.
  • "I look forward to the ways ASU can partner with Los Angeles Unified in transforming the possibilities of education."