Month: June 2024
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Highlights
Columbus Promise: Scholar Pacheco Hernandez Encourages New American Students to Apply
The Columbus Promise program a partnership among Columbus City Schools, Columbus State Community College, and the City of Columbus, aims…
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Movie of the week
Movie of The Week: Empowering Young Lives: A Triumphant Journey in The Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe is a heartwarming and inspiring film based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young Ugandan…
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COLUMBUS PROMISE COMMITS TO SENDING MORE STUDENTS TO CSCC FOR YEARS TO COME
In November 2021, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin launched the Columbus Promise, a three-year pilot program offering tuition-free access…
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Spotlight
Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Zerqa Abid
This week, we shine a spotlight on Mrs. Zerqa Abid, a dynamic and dedicated community leader whose journey from Pakistan…
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Spotlight
Children Spotlight of the Week: Talent Kanjo
This week, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of 13-year-old Talent Kanjo, a polymath whose exceptional talents and accomplishments make him…
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Highlights
Another Ohio School District Joins EdChoice Lawsuit, Despite Lt. Gov.’s Attempt to Dissuade
The Upper Arlington City Schools Board of Education decided to join a lawsuit against Ohio's EdChoice private school voucher program,…
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Movie of the week
Movie of The Week: “Black Barbie” Documentary Review: A Powerful Exploration of Representation, Identity, and Empowerment
“Black Barbie” is a poignant and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the significance of representation, identity, and empowerment through the…
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Highlights
Ohio House Passes Bill Banning Discrimination Against Students’ Hair Styles in Public Schools
Ohio's House has passed House Bill 178 with an 83-8 vote, aiming to protect public school students from discrimination based…
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Highlights
EdChoice Vouchers: Students Living in Suburban Districts Part of Largest use Increase in Ohio
Suburban Ohio school districts, including Centerville City Schools in the Dayton area, experienced significant rises in students using EdChoice vouchers…
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SAFE For Children Community Board
World Sickle Cell Day 2024: Celebrating Progress, Reflecting on the Path Forward
For more than 100,000 Americans battling Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA), maintaining healthy blood cells is a crucial part of their…
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