Hillsborough County Public Schools

Ultimate Medical Academy Extends “Ripple Effect of Care” Through Community Partnership and Service

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

“At UMA, it starts with care for our team members who then extend care to our learners.

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  • “At UMA, it starts with care for our team members who then extend care to our learners.
  • As graduates, those learners pass care along to patients through their work with our healthcare employers nationwide.”
    The Ripple Effect of Care also extends into UMA’s communities through philanthropy, partnership and volunteerism, which is a cornerstone of UMA's community engagement.
  • For UMA, the ripple effect of care isn't just a philosophy—it's a lived reality, creating waves of positive change that resonate far and wide.
  • To learn more about Ultimate Medical Academy's community initiatives and view the full report, visit: Community Outreach | Giving Back | Ultimate Medical Academy

Attune and ASHRAE IL Chapter volunteers to Install Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Systems in two Illinois Public Schools

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

VIENNA, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attune, the only customizable indoor air quality monitoring solution in America, along with the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE, deployed Attune IAQ monitoring systems in Forest Hills Elementary School and McClure Junior High in Western Springs, Illinois.

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  • VIENNA, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attune, the only customizable indoor air quality monitoring solution in America, along with the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE, deployed Attune IAQ monitoring systems in Forest Hills Elementary School and McClure Junior High in Western Springs, Illinois.
  • This is a part of the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference Sustainability Project hosted by the Chapter.
  • "This sustainability project will help showcase indoor air quality in schools and will open up a dialogue on methods to improve it," said Theron.
  • Attune is currently in over 1,500 schools across the nation, including Denver Public Schools, Washington, D.C. Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Monterey County Schools, South Monterey County Schools, and Prince William County Public Schools.

Tampa Museum of Art Launches Community Arts Education Initiative with Hillsborough County Public Schools

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to a federal grant secured by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, the Tampa Museum of Art will welcome nearly 15,000 additional students in Hillsborough County Public Schools' Transformation Network next year as part of a new Community Arts Education Initiative supplementing the Museum's existing school tour programs.

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  • The Tampa Museum of Art will welcome nearly 15,000 additional students in Hillsborough County Public Schools' Transformation Network next year as part of a new Community Arts Education Initiative.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to a federal grant secured by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, the Tampa Museum of Art will welcome nearly 15,000 additional students in Hillsborough County Public Schools' Transformation Network next year as part of a new Community Arts Education Initiative supplementing the Museum's existing school tour programs .
  • "All Hillsborough County students should have an opportunity to develop creative skills and enjoy the arts in partnership with the expanding Tampa Museum of Art education initiative and local cultural arts centers.
  • The Community Arts Education Initiative stresses innovative experiences for our students that will strengthen their critical thinking skills.

Mattamy Homes Announces Grand Opening of Bloomingdale Townes in Brandon, Florida

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes , the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, is excited to announce the grand opening of the company's newest community and three new model townhomes at Bloomingdale Townes in Brandon, Florida.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes , the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, is excited to announce the grand opening of the company's newest community and three new model townhomes at Bloomingdale Townes in Brandon, Florida.
  • Bloomingdale Townes is located just off Bell Shoals and Knowles roads, offering gated access.
  • Visitors to the three new fully decorated model homes will experience the townhomes' spacious, open floorplans and designer features.
  • Bloomingdale Townes is open daily with tours of the three new townhome models available now.

Blue Bird Delivers Largest Electric School Bus Fleet in its History to Broward County Public Schools in Florida

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星期四, 四月 27, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.
  • The delivery represents the largest electric school bus fleet purchase in Blue Bird’s history.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005739/en/
    Blue Bird is delivering 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida to help the school district accelerate its transition to clean student transportation.
  • (Image provided by Broward County Public Schools)
    Blue Bird will provide its most advanced Vision electric school buses to BCPS.

ENA by Zayo Brings Relief To K-12 School Districts With New Offerings

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星期三, 十二月 7, 2022

With ENA Ally, K-12 school districts can now leverage specialized technical expertise to optimize their network infrastructure and technology systems with ease.

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  • With ENA Ally, K-12 school districts can now leverage specialized technical expertise to optimize their network infrastructure and technology systems with ease.
  • The ENA Ally technology services will address the numerous challenges school districts face today, including:
    Workforce Shortages and Hiring Challenges: School districts are in crisis management mode and are scrambling to fill a rapidly increasing number of vacancies.
  • As a part of ENA by Zayos commitment to delivering exceptional customer care, the ENA Ally services are tailored to meet individual school districts' needs.
  • With the acquisition of ENA, Zayo connects over 19,000 K-12 schools around the U.S.
    To learn more about ENA by Zayos ENA Ally Technology Services, please visit https://www.ena.com/solutions/technology-services/ena-ally/ .

Federal Grant Allows Focus Academy to Offer Intensive Reading Program as They Expand into Middle School

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星期三, 六月 22, 2022

According to Josephine Isenbergh, Focus Academy's Executive Director of Operations, the new intensive reading program has been made possible by a federal grant under The Cares Act.

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  • According to Josephine Isenbergh, Focus Academy's Executive Director of Operations, the new intensive reading program has been made possible by a federal grant under The Cares Act.
  • The Intensive Reading Program will serve the new middle school students as well as Focus Academy's High School and Transition students.
  • The federal grant that is allowing Focus Academy to initiate the new Intensive Reading Program will also provide the seed funds to hire a fully certified and state-licensed Intensive Reading Instructor along with a dedicated teaching assistant.
  • Our middle school program will place a strong focus on intensive reading to better prepare our students for a high school experience where they can experience greater success.

Hellas Impacting Tampa Area Installing Matrix Helix Turf System & EpiQ Tracks At Third Largest Florida School District

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星期三, 六月 8, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hillsborough County Public Schools are excited to welcome crews from Hellas Construction this summer to overhaul the athletic fields and tracks on two school campuses: Freedom and Gaither High Schools.

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  • Both schools will have new synthetic turf systems of Matrix Helix with RealFill infill.
  • Matrix Helix has shape memory technology, which curls each fiber to secure the infill to prevent migration and 'splash-out' for a uniform, aesthetically pleasing playing surface.
  • Hellas continues to make an impact in Florida recently installing a Matrix Helix turf system for the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • To learn more about Hellas Construction visit http://www.hellasconstruction.com
    About Hillsborough County Public Schools is the nation's seventh-largest school district and the largest in central Florida.

EchoPark Automotive Tampa Announces Winners of Student Mural Contest

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星期一, 五月 9, 2022

EchoPark Automotive Tampa is pleased to announce the winners of its student mural contest to celebrate cars and the importance they play in our everyday lives.

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  • EchoPark Automotive Tampa is pleased to announce the winners of its student mural contest to celebrate cars and the importance they play in our everyday lives.
  • EchoPark Tampa is located at 4636 N. Dale Mabry Highway, and the mural will be highly visible to cars passing by on the busy roadway.
  • The mural will be painted by local artist Carlos Pons , and EchoPark Tampa partnered with Blake High School art teachers Molly Dressel and Linda Galgani to have their students participate in the contest.
  • EchoPark Automotive is owned by Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nations largest automotive retailers.

Hillsborough County Public Schools Selects Cambridge International to Expand College-Level Coursework

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022

HILLSBOROUGH, Fla., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillsborough County Public Schools is delighted to announce a strategic expansion of the Cambridge International program, the world's largest education program provider for K-12. With this expansion, the Cambridge International curriculum will serve an additional 14 high schools and one middle school, with a total of 18 schools across Hillsborough County Public Schools. This expansion will serve thousands of students for the upcoming school year.

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  • HILLSBOROUGH, Fla., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillsborough County Public Schools is delighted to announce a strategic expansion of the Cambridge International program, the world's largest education program provider for K-12.
  • With this expansion, the Cambridge International curriculum will serve an additional 14 high schools and one middle school, with a total of 18 schools across Hillsborough County Public Schools.
  • Schools in 35 states now utilize the Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Level) program, developed by Cambridge International, part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's top five universities.
  • "We are excited to announce that Hillsborough County will be offering the prestigious Cambridge International program to more of their students," said Mark Cavone, Regional director of Cambridge International in North America.