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Portland Superintendent to Lead Council of the Great City Schools

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalupe Guerrero, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools' Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective July 1.
  • The 156-member board is composed of the superintendent and a school board member from each of the 78 big-city school districts represented by the Council.
  • Rounding out the Council's 2023-24 leadership team will be Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, who has been elected to the secretary-treasurer post.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Guadalupe, Marcia, and Sonja as our new officers," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.

Four Urban Students Named 2023 Math and Science Scholars

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship.
  • The students were chosen from several hundred applicants in big-city school districts across the nation for their exceptional academic ability and achievement, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
  • The awards were given to two African American and two Hispanic seniors from high schools in three of the 78 urban school districts represented by the Council.
  • "We also thank the educators in urban school districts who have contributed to the development of these distinguished students, and we wish each of them a bright future."

Pittsburgh Student Wins Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named five student businesses as the winners of its annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named five student businesses as the winners of its annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • 1st Place: Hannah Russell of Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy for Plateau, a custom platform shoe company, featuring a detachable top and sole design.
  • 2nd Place: Tationna Pack of Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy for One-Minute Vending, a multicultural beauty vending machine business.
  • The NFTE Mid-Atlantic Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Santander, with associate support from the Citi Foundation and Reference Point.

Rhode Island Student Wins New England Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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BOSTON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four student businesses as winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • BOSTON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four student businesses as winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • 1st Place: Zainabou Thiam of The MET School in Rhode Island with Sunu Body, a line of products designed to bring out the world's natural beauty through the influence of African culture.
  • "We are so proud of these brilliant young minds and in awe of their commitment to entrepreneurship and making a difference in this world," said Dr. J.D.
  • The NFTE New England Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Santander, with signature support from UniCare, and associate support from Fenway Sports Group and HOPR Ventures.

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATED AS RICHARD M. ROBINSON LITERACY CHAMPION AWARD RECIPIENT FROM SCHOLASTIC

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), a coalition of 78 of the nation's largest urban public school systems, announced Portland Public Schools as the second annual winner of the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award. Named in honor of the late Scholastic Chairman and CEO, this annual award recognizes a CGCS member school district for demonstrated progress in advancing reading achievement with the goal of further supporting gains by increasing access to digital and print books, magazines, and materials within the district.

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  • We're excited to build upon the successes of Portland Public Schools," said Rose Else-Mitchell, President, Scholastic Education Solutions.
  • As the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award-winner, Portland Public Schools is provided the opportunity to select a site for a school library makeover.
  • "The Council is proud to partner with Scholastic to present the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award to Portland Public Schools," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.
  • "The award is a fitting tribute to Richard, who throughout his life was a true champion for literacy.

Yavapai Accommodation School District Partners with Elevated Education to Reengage Youth

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yavapai Accommodation School District announces a partnership with Elevated Education to offer students and their families academic reengagement, and positive mentoring for youth through a project funded by the Arizona Governor's Office.

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  • Student Victory Team meetings (students, parents/guardians, school counselors, elevated mentor)
    "As a grandmother of three, I've personally witnessed the impact COVID has exacted on students,further complicating an already tenuous academic trajectory for many here in our school district and around the state,"said Kellie Burns, District Executive Officer at the Yavapai Accommodation School District.
  • "So, we are thrilled to partner with Elevated Education and their TeenVictory Program to provide those additional resources to help our students reengage and graduatewith thewith the skills necessary to meet and exceed their aspirations."
  • For more information on how your school, school district or student can take advantage of this one-of-a-kind program, please fill out the online form , call 602-641-4495 or e-mail [email protected] .
  • At Yavapai Accommodation School District ,we provide students with a blended-learning approach in the classroom in which students receive a combination of highly qualified teachers and technology-based instruction.

Council Names Former Dallas Schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa as Superintendent-in-Residence

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, has joined the Council of the Great City Schools as a Superintendent-in-Residence.
  • In this position, Hinojosa will direct the Council's leadership development work and support and advise superintendents across the Council's member districts.
  • "Michael is an extraordinary leader, and we are thrilled to have someone with his knowledge and expertise joining us," said Council Executive Director Ray Hart.
  • A graduate of Dallas ISD, Hinojosa holds a doctorate in education from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dominic Louwagie joins Reell Precision Manufacturing as Senior Automotive Global Product Line Manager

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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SAINT PAUL, Minn.,  July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in innovative small package motion control, is pleased to announce that Dominic Louwagie has accepted the position of Senior Global Product Line Manager of Reell's Automotive Business unit.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in innovative small package motion control, is pleased to announce that Dominic Louwagie has accepted the position of Senior Global Product Line Manager of Reell's Automotive Business unit.
  • Dominic comes to Reell with more than thirty years of experience in product line management, with strong international experience across multiple industries.
  • Reell Vice President of Global Sales and Customer Service, Jack Field is excited to have Dominic join the team.
  • "Dominic comes to us with many years of experience in P&L carrying management, including product management, market management, and senior global product management positions.

Joel Barnett Joins Fulton Bank as Commercial Affinity Banking Director

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Fulton Bank welcomes Joel Barnett as its new Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Affinity Bankinga new position centered on building relationships with businesses owned by people of color, women and veterans.

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  • Fulton Bank welcomes Joel Barnett as its new Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Affinity Bankinga new position centered on building relationships with businesses owned by people of color, women and veterans.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005631/en/
    At Fulton Bank, our purpose is to change lives for the better and in this position, Joel will help us do just that, said Wm.
  • Smokey Glover, Executive Vice President, Director of Fair & Responsible Banking, Fulton Bank.
  • Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Fulton Bank is a premier community bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Local Scouts Welcome First Openly Gay CEO in the Boy Scouts of America's 112-Year History

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) welcomed a new Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2022. Lifelong Scout and former Portland-area Scouting professional Gary Carroll was chosen from more than 130 applicants to lead the organization.

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  • Lifelong Scout and former Portland-area Scouting professional Gary Carroll was chosen from more than 130 applicants to lead the organization.
  • "The Board is thrilled to welcome Gary back to the CPC and support his vision to welcome young people from all walks of life into this life-changing program."
  • The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides the nation's foremost youth programs of character development and values-based leadership training, which help young people be "Prepared.
  • For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org .