Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

R.H. Boyd Hosts Third Annual Legacy Ball Honoring Influential Leaders and Supporting Scholarships and Grants

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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Honorees are conferred the prestigious R.H. Boyd Humanitarian, Service, and Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

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  • Honorees are conferred the prestigious R.H. Boyd Humanitarian, Service, and Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
  • The Legacy Ball founding chairs are Dr. LaDonna Boyd and Dr. (posthumously) and Mrs. T. B. Boyd III.
  • The 2024 Legacy Ball chairpersons are Dr. and Mrs. André and Doreatha Churchwell as well as Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Michelle Brown.
  • The fifth-generation president/CEO of the nation's oldest African-American printing and publishing company, Dr. LaDonna Boyd, established this annual black-tie affair to benefit the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, though the R.H. Boyd Company, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Roanoke City Public Schools Partners with Zum to Modernize Student Transportation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. 

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  • Virginia Division of 14,000 Students Awards 5-year Contract to Zum for Safe, Reliable Transportation
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Other districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation include San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools; Howard County Public Schools; Oakland Unified School District; Metro Nashville Public Schools; and Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the country.
  • "Student success starts with a safe and reliable ride to school each day," said Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS).
  • "We are excited that Roanoke City Public Schools is partnering with Zum for modern student transportation, and we look forward to working with families, drivers and school officials to serve the needs of this vital school community," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.

Zum Recognized by White House for Student Transportation Modernization and Sustainability Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heather Boushey, the Chief Economist for the Invest in America Cabinet at the White House, met with executives and staff at Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

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  • "We commend the Administration for its historic investments in the electrification of transportation and supporting our vision of a better, healthier future for our children."
  • "Since day one of this Administration, President Biden has committed to growing the economy from the middle-out and bottom-up.
  • In January, the EPA announced that Zum would receive over $26.5 million through the EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable, zero-emission, and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

Tutored by Teachers Named to the GSV 150 list of the Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tutored by Teachers, a leading provider of teacher-led personalized learning and student outcomes, has been named to the prestigious 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tutored by Teachers , a leading provider of teacher-led personalized learning and student outcomes, has been named to the prestigious 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills.
  • "We're thrilled that in three short years, Tutored by Teachers is now a recognized leader in the edtech industry," said Shaan Akbar, co-founder of Tutored by Teachers.
  • Tutored by Teachers provides small group, synchronous virtual instruction tailored to the unique needs of every student.
  • "I have a front row seat to the amazing growth at Tutored by Teachers," said Michael Cohn, Partner at GSV Ventures.

Santa Barbara Unified School District Partners with Zum for Safe, Modern Student Transportation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has awarded a $30 million five-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

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  • California District Joins National Movement to Improve the U.S. School Bus System
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has awarded a $30 million five-year transportation contract to Zū m , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Other districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation include Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the country; San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools; Howard County Public Schools; Oakland Unified School District; and Metro Nashville Public Schools.
  • "Santa Barbara has a diverse and passionate school community that puts its students first," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.
  • "We are honored the district is partnering with Zum for its student transportation, and we're eager to work with families, drivers and school officials to deliver safe, equitable, sustainable and modern service."

Zum CEO Ritu Narayan Named to 2024 CNBC Changemakers List of Women Transforming Business

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today modern student transportation company Zūm announced that Ritu Narayan, CEO and founder has been named to the 2024 CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today modern student transportation company Zūm announced that Ritu Narayan, CEO and founder has been named to the 2024 CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list.
  • Narayan founded Zūm to fix student transportation and ensure millions of working families didn't have to choose between work and caring for their kids.
  • "I am honored to be part of CNBC's Changemakers list alongside a talented and diverse group of women who are making an impact through their innovation," Narayan said.
  • CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business, an annual list, recognizes female leaders at companies or philanthropic organizations that have crossed meaningful financial milestones and achieved significant business results within the past year.

Zum Awarded Over $26 Million from the EPA to Purchase Clean School Buses

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Zūm will receive over $26 million through the EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.

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  • The funding will help Zum, the leader in modern student transportation, as it transitions its fleet of school buses to 100% electric school buses.
  • "We commend the Administration's tireless work to advance the acceleration of student transportation into a green era," said Zum Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan.
  • "I've sat next to students on their very first clean school bus ride and their excitement reflects the power of good policy.
  • Founded and led by a first-generation immigrant and mother, Ritu Narayan, Zum is reimagining the yellow school bus system.

Crav’n Flavor partners with HERO Program of Metro Nashville Public Schools as part of Nashville’s Big Bash

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crav’n Flavor announced today as part of its partnership with Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, the brand will offer support to the Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) Program of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) in 2024.

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  • Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crav’n Flavor announced today as part of its partnership with Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, the brand will offer support to the Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) Program of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) in 2024.
  • The program helps nearly 4,000 students each year with educationally focused services intended to keep students in school and thriving during a period of uncertainty.
  • Through December 7, shoppers of Crav’n Flavor can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to New Year’s Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
  • Nashville’s Big Bash features five hours of live music, fireworks and the signature midnight Music Note Drop.

Metro Nashville Public Schools Partner with Curio Digital Therapeutics to Provide Maternal Mental Health Support to Teachers-Nashville, TN

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc., a leading provider of evidence-based digital solutions for female-focused mental health and wellness, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Metro Nashville Public Schools system (MNPS).

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  • Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc., a leading provider of evidence-based digital solutions for female-focused mental health and wellness, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Metro Nashville Public Schools system (MNPS).
  • MamaLiftTM is designed to support mothers at every stage of their journey, from conception to the first year of their baby's life.
  • MNPS is the largest union of public school teachers in the Metro area, representing over 6,500 educators across 150 schools.
  • "We are always looking for ways to support our members' health and well-being, especially during these challenging times.

Zum's Industry Leading Parent App Elevates Safety and Transparency with New Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, announced several enhancements to the Zūm Parent App, which enables greater safety, transparency, convenience and peace of mind for thousands of students, families and school administrators nationwide.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Zū m , the leader in modern student transportation, announced several enhancements to the Zūm Parent App , which enables greater safety, transparency, convenience and peace of mind for thousands of students, families and school administrators nationwide.
  • Through the award-winning Zūm Parent App, parents know their exact school bus and driver, when and where their child was picked up and dropped off, and the location of their child's school bus in real time.
  • "These new enhancements to our Zum Parent App ensure a high-quality, trustworthy tool for parents and guardians that prioritizes transparency and, most importantly, the safety of the thousands of children who we serve."
  • Founded and led by a first-generation immigrant and mother, Ritu Narayan, it is challenging the status quo in the school transportation industry.