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Wayne C. Thompson, Internationally Renowned Pastor, Faith Pioneer, Evangelist and Founder of Innovative Christian Academy Passes at 84

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ATLANTA, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Wayne C. Thompson, the founder and Senior Pastor of Fellowship of Faith Church International transitioned from this life, taking his final step into eternal glory. Thompson transitioned peacefully. He was a pastor, author, broadcast minister, prophet, teacher, spiritual counselor, and evangelist. Thompson also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fellowship of Faith Church International and Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. As a missionary to Africa as well as India, Mexico, and Brussels, Belgium, he impacted the lives of many around the world. Most notably, Thompson was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

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  • He was a pastor, author, broadcast minister, prophet, teacher, spiritual counselor, and evangelist.
  • Thompson also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fellowship of Faith Church International and Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
  • Pastor Wayne also founded the Wayne C. Thompson Evangelistic Association, which morphed into the Fellowship of Faith Church International.
  • Pastor Wayne was a loving and devoted husband for 49 years to the late First Lady, Mrs. Geraldine G. Thompson.

eDynamic Learning Announces the DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, Virtual Business, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program High School Student Winners

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eDynamic Learning, the largest provider of college and career readiness curriculum solutions for middle schools through college, announces its high school scholarship recipients from DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, All-Access Virtual Business Challenge, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program.

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  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eDynamic Learning, the largest provider of college and career readiness curriculum solutions for middle schools through college, announces its high school scholarship recipients from DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA, All-Access Virtual Business Challenge, and the Passion to Purpose Scholarship Program.
  • 54,753 high school students from around the U.S. and internationally participated this school year for a chance to win a scholarship from eDynamic Learning.
  • eDynamic Learning's scholarship programs are part of the company's Recognition & Rewards Program and their commitment to recognizing exceptional school programs.
  • 2023 Scholarship Student Winners include:
    Top teams and winners from the 8 competition simulation categories:
    1st place $1,000 – Amanuel W. and S.P.

The Other Art Fair Dallas in Partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Returns for Its Second 2022 Edition

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Presented by Saatchi Art and in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, The Other Art Fair Dallas will host 130 independent and emerging artists from all over the globe, including a strong local contingent of Texas-based artists.

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  • Presented by Saatchi Art and in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, The Other Art Fair Dallas will host 130 independent and emerging artists from all over the globe, including a strong local contingent of Texas-based artists.
  • Throughout the fair weekend, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bar will serve complimentary gin cocktails, and fair attendees can look forward to refreshing twists on the quintessentially classic Gin & Tonic created by the experts at BOMBAY SAPPHIRE.
  • Alongside its exhibitor line-up, The Other Art Fair will also introduce Meleya Dunn and Minji Kang-Watrous, the two recipients of its Fall Class of 2022 New Futures awards in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE.
  • Leading online art gallery Saatchi Art features one of the worlds largest selections of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love.

Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC Announces Partnership with HSID for RAK Room Events

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC has established a new and exciting partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Room events. The partnership's inaugural RAK Room will be at Booker T. Washington High School, along with a future ceremony to be held at Lamar High School. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, to formally open the new RAK Room in the high school.

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  • Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC has established a new and exciting partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Room events.
  • The project is in line with Houston's Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day), founded by Treveia and David Dennis.
  • The Law Offices of Willie Powells, PPLC, which specializes in criminal law, complex lawsuits, and personal injury cases, will soon be opening the RAK Room at Booker T. Washington HS.
  • Company: The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC

Qualtrics Honors Standout K-12 Teachers in Celebration of 20 Years in Education

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

To celebrate 20 years serving the education industry , Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced the winners of its Classroom Wish List Giveaway.

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  • To celebrate 20 years serving the education industry , Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced the winners of its Classroom Wish List Giveaway.
  • Teachers spent an average of $750 of their own money on school supplies during the 2020-2021 school year, according to non-profit Adopt a Classroom .
  • Education is at the heart of Qualtrics as a company, and we want to ensure teachers feel heard, valued and empowered to serve students to the best of their abilities.
  • Qualtrics XM for Education solutions uncover unique insights into the student journey and empower school leaders to close experience gapsdriving increases in enrollment, retention and graduation.

Council of the Great City Schools Presents Norfolk High School Graduate Ayana Askew with $10,000 Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia's Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice. Sponsored by Curriculum Associates, the $10,000 college scholarship will be used by Askew to pursue a degree in English at Spelman College in Atlanta.

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  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia's Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice.
  • The scholarship is part of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice, named after the Council's former executive director.
  • Askew was the valedictorian of her 2022 senior class at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va., graduating with a 4.48 grade-point average.
  • "I am pleased to have chosen Ayana Askew as this year's recipient of a scholarship named in my honor," said Casserly.