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| July 2010 | |
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| Headlines | Events | Academies in the Spotlight |
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College and Career Readiness Finds Champions The movement for education reform that focuses on college and career readiness is gaining ground in the eyes of policymakers, and the National Academy Foundation is continuing to be recognized as a leader in the career academy movement.
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In partnership with Marriott International Inc., American Express, Kelly Services, Inc and the Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition, we are pleased to announce the 2010 scholarship winners. Students who receive these scholarships have demonstrated focus, experience, achievement and ambition in their academy. Find out who won. |
2010 Scholarship Winners| EVENTS |
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The 2010 Conferences are this week! Each year, a thousand academy directors, teachers and advisory board members come together for the ultimate professional development experience. Take a look at what is planned: Leadership Summit program Institute for Staff Development program Follow the conference happenings on Twitter -- #NAF2010 |
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Congratulations to the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at High School for Hospitality and Business Management in New York City who placed 3rd in the Junior Achievement's Business Plan Competition out of 150 teams. Their team, MyShopper Pro received a trophy for their school and $1,000 cash prize for each team member. MyShopper Pro was coached by corporate volunteers from PricewaterhouseCoopers. |
 NAF graduate Rhonda Roach has received a full scholarship to the University of Maryland. She also was named a Gates Millennium Scholar. Roach graduated from the Academy of Finance at Fairmont Heights High School this year and credits her academy experience with helping her prepare to one day start her own business. |
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