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Posted on: Thursday, February 15, 2007

Nike gives $9 million to Oregon schools

Advertiser Staff and News Services

Nike, maker of the Air Max 360 shoe, is headquartered in Oregon.

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Public schools in Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro, Ore., will receive $9 million over the next five years, thanks to a contribution from Nike Inc., the company announced last month.

Created to support innovation in school districts neighboring the company's headquarters near Beaverton, the Nike School Innovation Fund will provide grants in the first year for three initiatives at Portland public schools:

Creation of a summer kindergarten program to prepare children for first grade.

Development of leadership and coaching teams at elementary and middle schools to improve instruction.

Expansion of a pilot project that puts business managers in high schools to allow principals more time to focus on education.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, The Achiever, February 2007

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SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM FOR GIRLS AND PARENTS

What: The Sacred Hearts Academy Science Symposium for Girls. The symposium will feature sessions and speakers — including a veterinarian, a medical doctor, engineers, a forensic anthropologist and teachers. Keynote speaker Linda Martel will share experiences from her time researching in Antarctica.

When: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 3

Where: Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Wai'alae Ave.

Who: Girls ages 10 to 13 and their parents. Parents can attend an effectiveparenting workshop by Emma Pavich.

How: Free. Register by calling Andrea Hamilton at Sacred Hearts Academy, 734-5058, ext. 229.

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