D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program

GreatSchools' Salma Khan selected for Pahara Fellowship for education leaders

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Monday, December 18, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pahara Institute has selected GreatSchools Chief of Staff Salma Khan to its prestigious Pahara Fellowship, a one-year prCalif.ogram that distinguishes exceptional leaders in the educational excellence and equity movement. Khan joins a cohort of 24 leaders poised to transform the education system so that every child is prepared to lead a free and fulfilling life.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pahara Institute has selected GreatSchools Chief of Staff Salma Khan to its prestigious Pahara Fellowship, a one-year prCalif.ogram that distinguishes exceptional leaders in the educational excellence and equity movement.
  • Khan joins a cohort of 24 leaders poised to transform the education system so that every child is prepared to lead a free and fulfilling life.
  • I'm honored to join this esteemed cohort of leaders as we grow and challenge each other in pursuit of a more equitable education system."
  • — Salma Khan, GreatSchools Chief of Staff
    The Fellowship's extensive leadership development programming facilitates leaders' dynamic growth and strengthens their collective efforts to dramatically improve public education, especially those serving low-income children and communities.

New Virtual Preparatory Academy Opens for Enrollment and Offers Scholarships for North Carolina Students

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep), a new North Carolina virtual school is open and ready for enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep), a new North Carolina virtual school is open and ready for enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • The private college and career preparatory academy will serve students in grades K–10 this fall.
  • North Carolina’s ESA+ is available to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
  • CM Prep’s enrollment consultants will walk eligible families and students through the scholarship application processes for both the Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ programs.

Breaking Barriers: Nebraska Launches Its First State-Run Private School Choice Program

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

MIAMI, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska has broken new ground in the school choice opportunities available to families by enacting the Opportunity Scholarships Program. This tax-credit scholarship initiative, starting in 2024, will provide access to quality education options for low-income families and students with special needs, experiencing bullying, in foster care, denied option enrollment, or with a parent or guardian actively serving in the armed forces or the National Guard.

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  • Lawmakers estimate that the new scholarship program will allow about 5,000 additional students to choose private schools in Nebraska.
  • MIAMI, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska has broken new ground in the school choice opportunities available to families by enacting the Opportunity Scholarships Program.
  • Lawmakers estimate that approximately 5,000 additional students can access their choice of private schools, leading to a more diverse and robust educational landscape in Nebraska.
  • The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) raises broad and positive awareness of school choice through two charitable programs: National School Choice Week each January and the research, development, and promotion of comprehensive and unbiased school navigation resources for parents via School Choice Week and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares.

Cadence Partners with Vidya & Child to Build a School for Underprivileged Children in Noida

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., today announced that it has partnered with Vidya & Child and completed the construction of a school for underprivileged children in Noida.

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  • Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., today announced that it has partnered with Vidya & Child and completed the construction of a school for underprivileged children in Noida.
  • The school construction was funded by Cadence, which worked closely with Vidya & Child, a non-government organization (NGO), to ensure the building was architected to the highest standards.
  • After the students join mainstream schools, they continue to attend Vidya & Child School for additional educational support and extra-curricular activities.
  • A notable highlight of this collaboration is the Vidya & Child center in Barola, Noida, which has benefitted 400 students.

Major gift from alumni couple establishes scholarship program

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

That gift spoke of their strong desire to provide all students with round the clock, excellent study facilities to help them succeed, the couple shared.

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  • That gift spoke of their strong desire to provide all students with round the clock, excellent study facilities to help them succeed, the couple shared.
  • Now, the Kornspans have cemented their legacy at the University through a major gift of $5 million, which will endow three new scholarship programs for Kornspan Scholars: The Scott and Susan Fleischner Kornspan Opportunity Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, and Law Scholarship.
  • The Opportunity Scholarship is designed to help the University attract high-achieving first-generation students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, who might not have an opportunity without financial assistance.
  • The Law Scholarship was crafted to ensure that top first-year law students can continue their studies.

Milliman awards 20 Opportunity Scholarships in program's sixth year

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Monday, August 22, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Opportunity Scholarship program.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Opportunity Scholarship program.
  • Since 2017, its inaugural year, Milliman has awarded 105 scholarships as part of the program.
  • "The Milliman Opportunity Scholarship helps students progress academically and meet their career goals," said Milliman CEO Dermot Corry.
  • "Recipients will also have the opportunity to build experience and professional connections through our Scholar Internship Program, which started last year.

Canadian ESG company launches $250,000 student scholarship program

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

A recent survey of 10,000 youth (aged 16-25) revealed that 75% think their future is frightening when asked about climate change.

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  • A recent survey of 10,000 youth (aged 16-25) revealed that 75% think their future is frightening when asked about climate change.
  • In response, Canadas Forest Trust has doubled down on its engagement with youth across Canada with a $250,000 Scholarship Program and the launch of its School Smart Forest program .
  • Kickstarting the $250,000 Scholarship Program is a nationwide call-out to students to create a 30-second TikTok-inspired video answering the question: Why a Forest and Not a Tree?
  • Canada's Forest Trust (CFT) is a leading ESG company that offers a nature-based solution to getting to net-zero by building Smart Forests.

Reno School Fair to Help Families School Search, Celebrate National School Choice Week

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Friday, January 21, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A huge school fair taking place in Reno will lower the stress of school searches by bringing schools to families: buffet-style.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A huge school fair taking place in Reno will lower the stress of school searches by bringing schools to families: buffet-style.
  • The Reno School Choice Fair will take place Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whitney Peak Hotel Ballroom.
  • This event is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week Jan. 23-29, 2022, which will feature more than 26,000 school choice events across all 50 states.
  • The 2022 Reno School Choice Fair will provide families with the tools and resources necessary to feel empowered in their child's education."

School Fair to Combat Confusion, Connect Families to Schools that Fit

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

At Las Vegas's largest school choice fair, several hundreds of families will have the opportunity to do just that.

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  • At Las Vegas's largest school choice fair, several hundreds of families will have the opportunity to do just that.
  • The Las Vegas School Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m and is open to all families.
  • The fair is planned by the Nevada School Choice Coalition, a project of the American Federation for Children.
  • Families can register in advance for the free event and see photos from the 2019 school fair at nevadaschoolchoice.com/event/las-vegas-school-choice-fair/ .

Record Number of Colorado Families Benefitting From CollegeInvest's Expanded Matching Grant Program

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The program has been providing substantial assistance to Colorado's low to middle-income families for 17 years, with a dollar-for-dollar match for college savings.

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  • The program has been providing substantial assistance to Colorado's low to middle-income families for 17 years, with a dollar-for-dollar match for college savings.
  • CollegeInvest's Matching Grant Program now offers up to $1,000 per year for qualified families, up to five years.
  • Another major change to the Matching Grant Program is adding a direct connection to the First Step Program.
  • CollegeInvest's Matching Grant Program, First Step, and the 529 Scholarship Program combined to provide $1.3 million in additional college savings for Colorado's low to middle-income families last year.