South Carolina s Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Boiling Springs and Surfside Beach students with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and invitation to virtual celebration for their work addressing the challenges of a changing world
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Griffin Thompson, 17, of Boiling Springs and Marley McLaurin, 11, of Surfside Beach today were named South Carolina s top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
As State Honorees, Griffin and Marley will each receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of the 102 State Honorees will be named America s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees wi
Virtual version of Youth Leadership Conference, Education Abroad Fair highlight spring semester’s second week
Future leaders need a panoply of knowledge civics, basic economics, government and skills people savvy, logistical aptitude, communications ability. Next week, Norwich will stoke leadership aptitude in high school students through a virtual version of the Youth Leadership Conference.
The conference, running Friday through Sunday, highlights the events calendar for the Spring 2021 semester’s second full week.
Ann Brechbuhl, Norwich’s recruitment and leadership programs director, said 37 high school students registered for this year’s Youth Leadership Conference from several U.S. states (Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Oregon) and abroad (Perala, India).
School Administrators Association Supports Choice of New BOR Chancellor Written by School Administrators Association of New York State
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Today the New York State Board of Regents unanimously elected Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. as its chancellor. The School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) applauds this decision wholeheartedly.
SAANYS leadership and members have witnessed firsthand over the years Dr. Young s unwavering dedication to an equitable and high-quality education for all students. As a former teacher, guidance counselor, special education supervisor, principal, and associate commissioner, Dr. Young s educational experiences, insights, and leadership qualities are without question.
SAANYS Executive Director Kevin Casey has worked with Regent Young as a member of the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Regents Workgroup to Improve Outcomes for Boys and Young Men of Color, which Young chairs. Dr. Young s passion for serving the students of