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Gamma Omicron Educational Services, Incorporated Receives Grant From AT&T Foundation For STEM Education
Gamma Omicron Educa- tional Services, Incorpo- rated recently announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. These funds will support the Gamma Omicron Founda- tion’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemat- ics (STEM) education pro- gram.
Gamma Educational Services, Inc., in conjunction with Gamma Omicron Boule’, is expanding its pro- gramming to engage stu- dents in meaningful learning activities to prepare them for careers in the science, engi- neering, and medical robot- ics industry. Middle and high school-aged students will benefit from the hands- on training and exercises led by a retired surgeon and en- gineer.
Gamma Omicron Educa- tional Services, Inc., Presi- dent, Perry A. Little said, “With these funds we will continue to identify and mentor middle and high school students in our com- munity who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Science, Technol- ogy, Engineering and Mathe-
In this photo are: Wendell Duggins, PMP, Dr. Kevin Scott, Judge Perry Little (retired), and Edwin Narain, Esq., VP External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T (Photo by: BRUNSON)
About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T
AT&T, Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community ini- tiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in proj- ects that create learning op- portunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. The com- pany’s signature philan- thropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, drives innovation in education to promote stu- dent success in school and beyond. With a financial commitment of $600 mil- lion since 2008, AT&T is leveraging technology, rela- tionships and social innova- tion to help all students make their biggest dreams a reality.
matics. It is our belief, and experience has proven, that the earlier these students are identified and have the ben- efit of mentoring from our Boule members and others, the better their chances of successfully reaching their goals. Thank you again AT&T for your grant.”
“AT&T supports pro- grams that invest in students because our company’s fu- ture, as well as the country’s, is dependent on today’s young people,” said Edwin
Narain, Vice President, ex- ternal & legislative affairs, AT&T Florida. “We are fo- cused on building a viable, creative and adaptive work- force that is prepared to face the changing needs of em- ployers and customers and STEM programs like Gamma Omicron’s are criti- cal in the development of to- morrow’s leaders.”
About Gamma Omicron Educational Services, Incorporated
Gamma Omicron Educa- tional Services, Incorporated is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit or- ganization serving the Tampa Bay community since 2006.
Graduation Rates Reach The Highest Level In The History Of Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Pub- lic Schools is celebrating an incredible achievement even amid a pandemic, with a graduation rate of 89.2%. This number represents the highest graduation rate in our district’s history - capping off two consecutive years of graduation gains during one of the most tumultuous times in our educational system.
The majority of our high schools demonstrated tremendous accomplish- ments throughout this past school year due to the ongo- ing commitment from school- based leaders, teachers, counselors, and support pro- fessionals. Highlights in- clude:
Spoto High School has for the first time in its history reached a 92.1% graduation rate. This represents a 7.2 percentage point year-to- year increase, the largest im- provement in the district.
Armwood High School
demonstrated a 5.5 percent- age point year-to-year in- crease with an 87.9% graduation rate.
Leto High School now has a 96.5% graduation rate, the highest graduation rate in this school’s history.
King High School has in- creased to 89.7%, also the highest in the school’s his- tory.
Newsome High School once again has the distinction of the highest graduation rate in our district at 98.9%, an in- crease again from last year.
Also of interest:
Howard W. Blake – 90.5% of students graduate
George Middleton – 87.5% of students graduate
Tampa Bay Tech – 98.6% of students graduate
Overall, 84.2% of Black students graduate; 98% of Asians and 93.1% of Whites.
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