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Big Picture Learning Receives $1.5 Million Grant from American Student Assistance to Scale Direct Access to Internship Opportunities for Teens

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

With the funding, over a three-year period, BPL will increase access to its B-Unbound and ImBlaze digital internship management programs, based on its Learning Through Interests and Internships (LTI) model.

Key Points: 
  • With the funding, over a three-year period, BPL will increase access to its B-Unbound and ImBlaze digital internship management programs, based on its Learning Through Interests and Internships (LTI) model.
  • "We have piloted B-Unbound in California and are poised to scale the program nationally," said Elliot Washor, Co-Founder, Big Picture Learning.
  • "Through our partnership with BPL, we are excited about the opportunity to scale direct access to work-based learning experiences for young people.
  • Our shared goal is to make learning through interests and internships a core component of every young person's learning experiences."

NSHSS Recognizes 18 Remarkable Students Under 18 For Outstanding Leadership

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) awarded 18 of the nation's stand-out students under the age of 18 with the second annual 18 Under 18 Scholarship. Applicants created short videos detailing their passions and contributions to society, what makes their leadership styles effective within their communities, and how they plan to utilize their passions to further effect positivity and change.

Key Points: 
  • National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently awarded some of the nation's most accomplished students under the age of 18 with the second annual 18 Under 18 Scholarship.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) awarded 18 of the nation's stand-out students under the age of 18 with the second annual 18 Under 18 Scholarship.
  • "As one of the first organizations to award an 18 Under 18 Scholarship, we are proud to recognize these students for their exemplary achievements," said NSHSS Co-founder, James Lewis.
  • Eighteen top students from across the country were chosen by NSHSS to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.