C.O. high schools chosen for Nike grant program
House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) on Tuesday congratulated the schools of House District 55 that were selected to participate in the Nike School Innovation Fund College and Career Readiness Program.
Five schools that represent students living in HD 55 will each receive grants, training and other materials to help promote college and career readiness among Oregon students.
The five schools of House District 55 that were chosen for the program include:
Crook County High School (Prineville)
La Pine High School (La Pine)
Shady Cove School (Shady Cove)
Eagle Point Middle School (Eagle Point)
Eagle Point High School (Eagle Point) While not physically located within HD 55, Eagle Point High School is attended by students that reside in HD 55
“Educating and training our students to be Oregon’s next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers and leaders is crucial, not only for our students and their own personal careers, but also for the economic health and success of our state,” said Rep. McLane.
“House District 55 is home to some of the best schools and brightest students in the state. I congratulate all of the students at the five chosen schools, and I thank Nike for their tireless efforts to continue supporting education across the entire state of Oregon.”
Out of the many Oregon schools that applied
Meanwhile, Rep. John Huffman (R-The Dalles) congratulated Madras High School and its students for their selection to participate in the College and Career Readiness Program.
“Programs like the Nike School Innovation Fund help prepare our students for college and careers by equipping our teachers and schools with valuable resources to support the goals and dreams of our next generation of leaders,” said Huffman. “I congratulate the students and faculty of Madras High School on their selection to participate in this innovative program.”
Across the state, 50 high schools and 30 middle schools were selected to participate in the NSIF programs and events. According to a press release from Nike, these schools will receive:
Grants to support rigorous instruction and programming for all students with coaching and support from AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) and other Nike School Innovation Fund consultants or programs
Grants to support best practice training at a professional development Summer Institute for at least eight teachers, counselors and principals
School leadership training
Program materials and support from Nike leaders in partnership with the Oregon-based EPIC (Educational Policy Improvement Center)
About the Nike School Innovation Fund
The Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) accelerates college and career readiness for Oregon’s students with an initial $1.5 million in direct grants to public high schools and school districts across Oregon.
Since 2007, NSIF has provided $9 million to support early learning and school leadership development in the Beaverton School District, Hillsboro School District and Portland Public Schools. NSIF has since expanded to support schools statewide. The NSIF College and Career Readiness Program aims to increase the number of students who graduate on time and prepare all students to succeed in high school and beyond.
