Poetry

Second Volume of "The Poetry of Jazz," Much-Lauded Collaboration between Saxophonist Benjamin Boone & the Late U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine, To Be Released January 18

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
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RICHMOND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Saxophonist/composer Benjamin Boone 's "The Poetry of Jazz," a collaboration with the late U.S.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Saxophonist/composer Benjamin Boone 's "The Poetry of Jazz," a collaboration with the late U.S.
  • Poet Laureate Philip Levine, was recognized as a milestone spoken word/jazz project immediately upon its release last March.
  • "The Poetry of Jazz Volume Two," recorded during the same sessions that produced the first album, will be released by Origin Records on January 18.
  • I think that is partially responsible for why people hear such synergy between the music and the poetry."

KPMG donates more than $1.7 Million to Junior Achievement USA for the Redevelopment of its JA Finance Park® Program

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Monday, November 5, 2018
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that it has received a grant of $1,743,600 from KPMG LLP for the redevelopment of its JA Finance Park program curriculum.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that it has received a grant of $1,743,600 from KPMG LLP for the redevelopment of its JA Finance Park program curriculum.
  • JA Finance Parkis a month-long program that introduces students to personal financial planning and career exploration.
  • "KPMG's support of JA Finance Park has allowed JA to make its content and delivery more relevant to today's learners," said Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • Redevelopment of the JA Finance Park program is expected to be completed in time for the 2020 school year.

2019 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Since 1987, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has provided nearly $1,000,000 in support of EJK Mini-Grant programs spanning the 50 states and U.S commonwealths.

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  • Since 1987, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has provided nearly $1,000,000 in support of EJK Mini-Grant programs spanning the 50 states and U.S commonwealths.
  • To learn more about EJK Mini-Grants, and to see the criteria for application, visit Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants .
  • Following are examples of two outstanding 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant programs.
  • To learn more about the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, visit www.ezra-jack-keats.org .

Musicians and JROTC Students from Chicago High Schools Prepare for World War I Centennial Trip to France

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Student musicians and JROTC members from two Chicago high schools are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to France this month for performances and visits to historic locations once the scenes of the heaviest battles of World War I.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Student musicians and JROTC members from two Chicago high schools are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to France this month for performances and visits to historic locations once the scenes of the heaviest battles of World War I.
  • The all-African-American 8th Illinois Infantry, based in Bronzeville and later re-designated as the 370th U.S. Infantry Regiment, fought heroically in France.
  • The trip, sponsored by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, is the second half of an exchange with Gerard de Nerval High School (GNHS) in Soisson, France.
  • Students will have the opportunity to meet other international students also participating in events around France to honor the WWI Centennial.

Crystal Group Awarded AS9100D Quality Certification

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Monday, August 13, 2018
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HIAWATHA, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Group Inc. , a leading designer/manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, in Hiawatha, Iowa, reaffirmed its commitment to providing products and services with the highest quality and consistency by achieving AS9100D certification.

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  • HIAWATHA, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Group Inc. , a leading designer/manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, in Hiawatha, Iowa, reaffirmed its commitment to providing products and services with the highest quality and consistency by achieving AS9100D certification.
  • Crystal Group won AS9100D certification the highest-level quality management system designation and a common requirement of the global aviation, space, and defense community following a comprehensive audit of the company's product design, production, and testing processes by TUV USA Inc.
  • It is among the many reasons why Crystal Group continues to be a trusted industry partner of choice integral to aviation, space, and defense supply chains worldwide," says Crystal Group president, Scott Kongable.
  • "Aviation, space, and defense organizations cannot afford to skimp on quality," adds Tony Rose, Crystal Group's quality manager.

ManpowerGroup Presents "Ready for Work" Award at JA Europe Company of the Year Competition 2018

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Thursday, July 26, 2018
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The judges awarded ManpowerGroup's Signature Ready for Work award to Art of Joy ( Kunsten a glede ) of Norway.

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  • The judges awarded ManpowerGroup's Signature Ready for Work award to Art of Joy ( Kunsten a glede ) of Norway.
  • The awards ceremony marks the second of a three-year partnership between JA and ManpowerGroup spanning 39 countries in Europe.
  • The award is part of JA Europe's flagship Company of the Year competition which encourages young people to develop business skills by setting up and running a mini company for a year.
  • JA Europe is the European Regional Operating Centre for JA Worldwide.

Martín Espada Awarded 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, the Poetry Foundation presented Martn Espada with the 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize , which honors a living US poet for outstanding lifetime achievement.

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  • CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, the Poetry Foundation presented Martn Espada with the 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize , which honors a living US poet for outstanding lifetime achievement.
  • Martn Espadawas awarded the prize in recognition of his contribution to poetry.
  • The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize is presented annually to a living US poet whose lifetime accomplishments warrant singular recognition.
  • The award is sponsored and administered by the Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine.

U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith Announced As Wellesley College's 2018 Commencement Speaker

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Monday, April 30, 2018
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At Wellesley, unlike many other institutions, the students select the commencement speaker, and this year the senior class announced its choice of Smith on April 12 during National Poetry Month.

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  • At Wellesley, unlike many other institutions, the students select the commencement speaker, and this year the senior class announced its choice of Smith on April 12 during National Poetry Month.
  • In her public role as poet laureate, Smith aims to expand the audience for poetry through greater outreach, especially to rural areas, traveling to communities writers might not usually visit.
  • "Tracy K. Smith is an extraordinarily accomplished poet and educator whose imagination, range, nuance, and public engagement have inspired and moved a generation," said Wellesley College President Paula A. Johnson .
  • Tracy K. Smith was appointed U.S. poet laureate by the librarian of Congress in 2017, and in March 2018 she was reappointed to a second term for 2018-19.

Winners of 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition Announced By Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and New York City Department of Education

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, announced today the winners of the 32nd annual Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition for grades 3-12.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, announced today the winners of the 32nd annual Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition for grades 3-12.
  • Each book is evidence of the exemplary teaching and learning that occurs daily in our public schools," says Karen Rosner, Coordinator of Visual Arts for the New York City Department of Education and supervisor of the Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking program.
  • "The students who participated in this year's EJK Bookmaking Competition truly embody the spirit of Ezra Jack Keats, who inspired so many readers and writers with his groundbreaking work."
  • The Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition is divided into three categories: grades 3-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.