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NEW STORY SCHOOLS INDEPENDENCE, OH CAMPUS DESIGNATED NONPUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BY OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Story Schools Independence campus celebrated receiving their full nonpublic charter from the Ohio Department of Education on February 8, 2023.

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  • INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Story Schools Independence campus celebrated receiving their full nonpublic charter from the Ohio Department of Education on February 8, 2023.
  • "New Story Schools prides itself on its strong partnerships with districts, families, and communities," said Dr. Jill Blanchard, Senior Vice President of Operations, New Story Ohio.
  • New Story Schools offers authentic learning environments, small class sizes, and individualized learning plans focused on empowerment, skill-building, and academics.
  • New Story Schools Independence campus is located at 600 West Resource Drive, Independence, OH.

Richard Valladares Appointed to Georgia State Board of Education

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard J. Valladares, administrative shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the Atlanta Business Litigation Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was appointed to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District of the State Board of Education (SBOE) by Governor Brian Kemp.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard J. Valladares , administrative shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the Atlanta Business Litigation Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was appointed to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District of the State Board of Education (SBOE) by Governor Brian Kemp.
  • Valladares, one of two appointments to the SBOE, will be sworn in by Governor Kemp in January.
  • "I am very much looking forward to serving the people of Georgia on the State Board of Education," Valladares said.
  • Valladares represents a wide array of clients including but not limited to Fortune 500 companies, auto manufacturers, city and state governments, and insurance companies.

Award-Winning Education Leaders, Campus Security Experts to Support CENTEGIX in Improving School Safety

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leading provider of silent and wearable panic alert communication badges ensuring public safety, announced the members of its Advisory Board of education leaders and public safety experts. The Board will support CENTEGIX efforts to innovate technology to empower and protect people across schools, healthcare, and retail facilities.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX , the leading provider of silent andwearable panic alert communication badges ensuring public safety, announced themembers of its Advisory Board of education leaders and public safety experts.
  • The Boardwill support CENTEGIX efforts to innovate technology to empower and protect peopleacross schools, healthcare, and retail facilities.
  • "I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with the CENTEGIX team," said DwightJones, former Colorado Commissioner of Education.
  • Guy Grace, one of the country's foremost experts on school safety, retired as director ofsecurity and emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools in Colorado after threedecades.

Ascent Classical Academy of Durango Responds to 9-R School Board Lawsuit

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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DURANGO, Colo., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 1, 2022, the Durango School District 9-R filed a lawsuit against Ascent Classical Academy, claiming the district is prohibited from accepting a charter school application before Aug. 1.

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  • DURANGO, Colo., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 1, 2022, the Durango School District 9-R filed a lawsuit against Ascent Classical Academy, claiming the district is prohibited from accepting a charter school application before Aug. 1.
  • Prior to submission, Ascent Classical approached the 9-R district board to request an early submission, assuming the district policy was in line with state statute.
  • "I'm disappointed the school board won't give us a fair chance," said Derec Shuler, executive director of Ascent Classical Academies.
  • Families interested in learning more about Ascent Classical Academy of Durango are invited to visit durango.ascentclassical.org to learn more about this successful and proven model.

States Proclaim October As Civics Awareness Month

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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ERIE, Pa., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governors from five states have signaled a determination to bring civics to the forefront of education in their schools by designating October as Civics Awareness Month.

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  • ERIE, Pa., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governors from five states have signaled a determination to bring civics to the forefront of education in their schools by designating October as Civics Awareness Month.
  • It is our hope that Civics Awareness Month will help galvanize the Department of Education in each state to emphasize civics education in middle and high schools, said Graziano.
  • NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Parson, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim October 2021, to be Civics Awareness Month in Missouri.
  • Graziano also said izzit.org will be celebrating Civics Awareness Month with several new product announcements, including video-focused series and teaching units, Teacher Guides with civics lesson plans and Professional Development opportunities.