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Gen Z Students Declare “This Is The Way” to Champion Accessibility, Preserve Endangered Indigenous Languages & Save the Planet

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
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Today, Samsung Electronics America named the three National Winners in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.

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  • Today, Samsung Electronics America named the three National Winners in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.
  • Every year, Solve for Tomorrow awards more than $2 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to participating public schools throughout the U.S.
  • Four additional Solve for Tomorrow awards were presented to the Gen Z student teams.
  • These distinguished lawmakers were also honored with STEM Champion Awards from Samsung in recognition of their efforts to advance STEM pursuits in their states.

Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
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BEAVERTON, Ore., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. This select professional learning community marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to supporting educators, fostering STEM literacy, and revolutionizing classroom learning experiences.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community.
  • "This first cohort of Vernier Trendsetters Community members are enthusiastic and passionate educators who are committed to hands-on learning by leveraging Vernier technology to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers," said Jill Hedrick, CEO of Vernier Science Education.
  • The Vernier Trendsetters Community offers educators a forum to enhance their teaching skills, specifically through the use of Vernier data-collection technology, and to engage in meaningful collaboration with like-minded leading STEM educators.
  • The Vernier Trendsetters Community embodies the commitment Vernier Science Education has to supporting educators and driving innovation and curiosity in STEM education.

Fresno Unified School District and ForeFront Power Complete a 17.5 MW Solar Energy and Storage Portfolio

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
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FRESNO, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresno Unified School District today celebrated the completion of a 17.5 MW districtwide solar energy and storage portfolio with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hoover High School. Developed in partnership with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, the Fresno Unified solar portfolio is expected to save the District over $40 million throughout the 20-year lifespan of the system.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresno Unified School District today celebrated the completion of a 17.5 MW districtwide solar energy and storage portfolio with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hoover High School.
  • Developed in partnership with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, the Fresno Unified solar portfolio is expected to save the District over $40 million throughout the 20-year lifespan of the system.
  • Now completed, the Fresno Unified portfolio includes 40 different projects with solar canopies and energy storage systems across 31 district sites, representing one of the largest K-12 solar and battery storage portfolios in California.
  • "ForeFront Power takes care of every aspect of solar energy solutions for our partner school districts like Fresno Unified," said Nate Smith-Ide, Senior Sales Manager at ForeFront Power.

New Poll Finds Climate Change is Taking a Toll on Gen Z Mental Health While Also Inspiring Youth to Take Action

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant majority of Gen Z youth (75% nationwide, 80% in California) have experienced a mental health-related issue, such as anxiety, stress, and/or feelings of being overwhelmed as a result of reading, seeing, or hearing news about climate change, according to Blue Shield of California's second annual NextGen Climate Survey.

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  • Despite these mental health challenges, four out of five youths (81% nationwide, 86% in California) say they have personally taken action to respond to climate change.
  • The poll was conducted by The Harris Poll in March 2022 surveying 1,300 youth ages 14-24 nationwide, including over 300 in California.
  • A vast majority of respondents (81% nationwide, 84% in California) agree that global leaders are not doing enough to combat climate change.
  • We are also quantifying the cost of climate change on our health and adopting and promoting climate-smart health care."

Brand New Netflix Series, "Titletown High" Premiers August 27

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星期三, 八月 18, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix's newest show, "Titletown High" has set a premier date, igniting anticipation of an inside look at Valdosta High's football program—the best in the nation. The show was created by Blue Eyes Entertainment founder, Jason Sciavicco, the executive producer and creator of MTV's critically acclaimed Two-a-Days, chronicling Hoover High School teens in Hoover, Alabama.

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  • You can view the official trailer for the series here .
  • "Fans will have a never-before-seen view that showcases the politics, pride, and controversy behind one of the nation's leading football programs."
  • Having my song 'Big In A Small Town' serve as the show's theme song was the cherry on top!"
  • The series also features music from LANCO, P-Lo, Goody Grace, Carly Rose, Chris Bandi, Kossisko, Carrie, and Nate Woodall.