George Washington High School

Law Firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard Settles Two Sexual Abuse Lawsuits With San Francisco Unified School District for $4.5 Million

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.

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  • Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.
  • The SFUSD board of trustees approved the settlement amount after the SFUSD insurance carriers and the sexual abuse survivors agreed to the settlement amount.
  • The firm sued SFUSD in 2022 for failing to supervise then George Washington High School athletic director Lawrence Young-Yet Chan.
  • Chan allegedly sexually abused Jane Doe 1 from 2012 to 2016; the abuse of Jane Doe allegedly occurred between 2012-2013.

Salesforce Gives $20M to Education, Expanding Pathways into Tech and AI Careers

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Monday, September 11, 2023

With this funding, students will have more opportunities to take advanced courses, gain in-demand skills, and explore potential new careers.

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  • With this funding, students will have more opportunities to take advanced courses, gain in-demand skills, and explore potential new careers.
  • Funding will also support efforts from nonprofits to expand pathways into technology jobs, including AI, helping usher in a more equitable future.
  • The education nonprofit aiEDU will kick off the day with a hands-on AI workshop for students, followed by a student roundtable on AI, hosted by Salesforce leaders.
  • Marcy Lab (U.S.): Provides alternative pathways to tech careers for underserved young adults through technical training, leadership development, and employment.

Comcast Awards Heights Philadelphia $1M to Develop High School Students for Careers in Technology

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heights Philadelphia (Heights) and Comcast celebrated Comcast's $1 million commitment as Heights' Founding Inveniam Equity Technology Partner to support the education nonprofit's bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success." Comcast's generous commitment will help Heights create a pipeline of diverse talent for technology-related workforce opportunities for Black, Brown, and first-generation-to-college students in Philadelphia. The launch of Heights and Comcast's partnership was commemorated on February 28, 2023 with an in-depth educational tour and career panel discussion for more than 35 Philadelphia high school students visiting the Comcast Technology Center. The students were also surprised with laptops to support their studies.

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  • Partnership with education nonprofit to build pipeline of diverse tech talent kicks-off with special experience for Philadelphia high school students at Comcast Technology Center, including discussion with Comcast engineers and surprise laptop donation
    PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heights Philadelphia (Heights) and Comcast celebrated Comcast's $1 million commitment as Heights' Founding Inveniam Equity Technology Partner to support the education nonprofit's bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success."
  • The launch of Heights and Comcast's partnership was commemorated on February 28, 2023 with an in-depth educational tour and career panel discussion for more than 35 Philadelphia high school students visiting the Comcast Technology Center.
  • "Our partnership will prepare students with the skill sets, certifications, and degrees needed for internships and careers in computer science and technology.
  • Create stackable college credits and certifications for high school students tied to computer science and technology career tracks.

Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars Officially Merge, Unveiling New Name and Brand: Heights Philadelphia

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Futures (Futures) and Steppingstone Scholars (Steppingstone) celebrated their official merger on December 13, 2022 by unveiling a new brand and name, Heights Philadelphia (Heights). Following the formal approval of the merger by Philadelphia's Orphan's Court on November 18, 2022, Heights will serve more than 3,000 students, becoming one of the most dynamic, expansive, and trusted educational nonprofits in the City of Philadelphia. With an $11 million operating budget, 70 total staff members, and an endowment of $30 million, Heights has garnered significant support from the Philadelphia community, including organizations in the financial services, technology, and philanthropy sectors.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Futures (Futures) and Steppingstone Scholars (Steppingstone) celebrated their official merger on December 13, 2022 by unveiling a new brand and name, Heights Philadelphia (Heights).
  • Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars Officially Merge, Unveiling New Name and Brand: Heights Philadelphia
    Rooted in the bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success," Heights' work reflects a deep and abiding commitment to break the cycle of generational poverty, which has long challenged the City of Philadelphia.
  • Heights connects students especially Black, Latino, and first-generation scholars with a network of people who believe, and invest in, their talents.
  • A reconstituted Board of Directors will be co-chaired by Deborah J.R. Hirtle (former Steppingstone Chair) and Raj Tewari (former Futures Chair).

For A Bright Future Foundation Announces Impressive Partnership Lineup for the Launch of its Innovative Media Lab Program

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For a Bright Future", "FABF") is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underserved children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development is partnering with key industry Media Technology leaders and recognized high schools to make STEAM education more accessible through its innovative Media Lab Technology Program.

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  • For A Bright Future's Media Lab Program is a partnership between the foundation, academic partners, and the media technology industry sponsors to provide a unique learning experience for students.
  • Led by experienced media professionals, the program exposes students to the most advanced technologies in the media industry.
  • In coordination with the program several leading media technology partners and service providers have agreed to donate their time, energy, and products to the program.
  • MelroseINC has committed to being one of the system integrators for the Media Lab Program in Los Angeles.

CNO Financial Group and OneAmerica Collaborate to Bring The Actuarial Foundation's Math Motivators Program to Indianapolis-Area Schools

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group and OneAmerica® today announced a joint collaboration with The Actuarial Foundation to bring the national Math Motivators program to Indianapolis-area schools.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group and OneAmerica today announced a joint collaboration with The Actuarial Foundation to bring the national Math Motivators program to Indianapolis-area schools.
  • Math Motivators is a national program that cultivates better math understanding skills for local middle and high school students at qualifying schools.
  • "Now more than ever, teachers and students need the individualized tutoring, community building, and mentorship that the Math Motivators tutoring program provides.
  • "CNO is proud to support The Actuarial Foundation's Math Motivators program and to help more students achieve academic success with a strong math education," said Karen DeToro, chief actuary and chief risk officer of CNO Financial Group.