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Beekmantown’s Nathan Parliament nominated for award from NY Giants [Video]
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Beekmantown’s Nathan Parliament nominated for award from NY Giants [Video]

A North Country football player has been nominated for an award by the New York Giants for his commitment on and off the field.Beekmantown High School Quarterback Nathan Parliament of West Chazy was nominated by his coach for the 2023 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award.Parliament was nominated for his dedication to organizing off-season activities for his teammates and his tenacity in the weight room, as well as for his continuing efforts to improve his skills on the field, according to the announcement.Parliament is one of 10 weekly nominees from the tri-state area in the six-week-long voting process. A finalist will be chosen each week to advance to the next round, with five “wild card” finalists also rounding out the list of honorees vying for the top spot.Each week’s finalist will receive a $1,000 grant for their high school’s football program, with the grand prize winner’s school getting an additional $9,000 equipment grant.The grand prize winner and his coach will also be honored on the field at a future New York Giants game this season, the announcement said.The grand prize winner will be selected based on video submissions stating why they have the heart of a Giant, according to the official program rules.The opening round of voting is open through Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to see the poll.

Humanize the Needs and Stay Out of the Weeds- Passing Your School Bond with Kathleen Kennedy, APR [Video]
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Humanize the Needs and Stay Out of the Weeds- Passing Your School Bond with Kathleen Kennedy, APR [Video]

1. At some point, public schools will be faced with asking the community to support more funding for the school. It might seem like you don’t have time to ask for feedback, but research is the most important part of the process. 2. Are you making the most common mistake when asking voters for money? Find out! 3. What are bonds really about? KIDS! Kathleen and I discuss several examples that will get your wheels spinning! 4. How often should you post to social media, and what should you share? Kathleen shares her advice for you. SPECIAL GUEST Kathleen Kennedy Founder and President Center for Communication & Engagement, Oklahoma Email: kennedy@okcce.com Twitter: @KennedyAPR http://twitter.com/KennedyAPR Cell Phone: (888) 653-3776 Website: https://www.okcce.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okcce Instagram: @AlwaysontheRecord https://www.instagram.com/Alwaysontherecord Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okcce YouTube: @centerforcommunicationenga2159 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforcommunicationenga2159 USEFUL INFORMATION • Make sure to visit the section of Kathleen’s website that focuses on bond FAQs (click here: https://www.okcce.com/bond-faqs) and winning campaigns (click here: https://www.okcce.com/winning-campaigns)! • K12PRtip – Milton’s AI profile picture engagement post Click here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18032809189587736/?hl=en • Order your copy of my book "Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff – While Keeping Your Sanity" now! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/ • Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES: Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/social-media-secrets-for-schools/ Sign up for our free e-newsletter – click here: https://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-up https://socialschool4edu.com/ #schoolpr #edtech #k12prtip #k12prchat #k12 #education

Pressure grows to scrap the controversial funding model used in the Northern Territory | ABC News [Video]
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Pressure grows to scrap the controversial funding model used in the Northern Territory | ABC News [Video]

Pressure is mounting on the Northern Territory government to abolish an education policy that has some remote schools losing millions of dollars a year.The results of a national review into education outcomes will soon land on the government’s desk, with transparency of its school spending expected to be a sticking point in negotiations with federal counterparts, later this year.Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVEABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation.For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZYWatch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.auFollow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_auFollow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnewsNote: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia