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NCLISC Celebrates Dignified Housing Agreement in Louisiana
Leaders also leveraged commitments from their council members to to visit their labor market intermediary, NOVA, in Monroe.
Read moreLas Vegas Leaders Fight Child Sex Trafficking
Las Vegas is 'Ground Zero' for Child Sex Trafficking, Metro Vice Officer Says, Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas Leaders Reflect on Lessons of 9/11
'Nevadans For the Common Good' leader Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and organizer Robert Hoo appear on 'Face to Face' with John Ralston to discuss the lessons of 9/11.
Read moreAustin Interfaith’s In-District Charter Proposal Moves Forward
"Travis Heights is looking to partner with Education Austin and Austin Interfaith to start an in-district charter model allowing the school to have more autonomy. The school would focus on curriculum with its dual-language program, service learning model and a piloted blended learning program that incorporates digital media, Carstarphen said. 'They're not asking for more money; they're asking for more flexibility....'"
Read moreReflections On a Neighborhood Walk Organized by COPS/Metro
I tagged along...."
Read moreOne LA Urges Officials to Make Healthcare More Affordable
State Officials Urges to Make Healthcare More Affordable, The Tidings
Project IOWA Graduates First Cohort Into Careers
Thirty six workforce development trainees graduated this summer from Project IOWA, a 21st century workforce development initiative established by AMOS. 86% are now established in career-track jobs with full-benefits and are earning, on average, $15 / hour. Some advanced manufacturing graduates started at $20 / hour!
‘Nevadans for the Common Good’ Praised
"Since arriving in Las Vegas in late 2008, I have witnessed a new spirit that leads me to believe that our valley is determined to become a more caring and compassionate community. If there is anything positive to come out of the economic recession, it is the realization that we must all work together to support one another..."
Read moreTogether Baton Rouge Grades Expanded Transportation System
"The Capital Area Transit System received an 'A' on its first public accountability report card for meeting expectations tied to the passage of the 10.6-mill property tax in April.
Read moreSan Antonio Express-News Columnist Praises Project Quest
Amira Dadzie came from Ghana to the US in 2002.... told a crowd of more than 100 at the ceremony at our Lady of the Lake University's chapel auditorium that she couldn't have without Project Quest. Her path is an inspiration for anyone prone to let life's hardships overcome aspirations. But what I'm hoping is that it also is inspiration for the City Council to rethink giving the program less than it did in previous budgeting."
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