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U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) have introduced the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act, legislation designed to expand scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged young women in Pakistan.
The bill is named after Malala Yousafzai, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who has been an outspoken advocate for girls’ education in Pakistan and who gained international attention for her blog documenting the Taliban’s crackdown on the rights of women and girls.
On Oct. 9, 2012, Malala was brutally attacked by Taliban gunmen while on her way home from school. She is currently recovering from near-fatal injuries.
“Malala Yousafzai bravely advocated for the education of women and girls, something that should be a basic human right,” Senator Boxer said. “This bill not only recognizes Malala’s incredible courage, but will ensure that more young women in Pakistan are able to pursue their dreams through higher education.”
“The attack on Malala Yousafzai last October reminds us of the difficult obstacles women and girls face around the world every day, including poverty, low social standing and violence, in their quest to espouse the basic freedoms enjoyed by American women,” Senator Landrieu said. “Providing an education is absolutely critical for the future of every girl and society as a whole. When women and men have equal access to educational resources, economies flourish, families strengthen and societies move forward. I am proud to introduce the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act alongside Senator Boxer and to dedicate it to Malala and the millions of other girls and women who risk their lives every day to gain an education. By lifting up the rights of women internationally, we can strengthen women’s rights here at home, too.”
The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act would expand and enhance an existing United States Agency for International Development (USAID) scholarship program called the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program.
The program awards scholarships for university study in agriculture or business administration to economically disadvantaged young men and women from rural areas of Pakistan.
To date, of the 1,807 scholarships awarded, only 25 percent of the recipients have been women.
The Boxer-Landrieu bill would require a 30 percent increase in the number of scholarships awarded under the program for the next four years, and that these additional scholarships be awarded solely to women.
The measure would also expand the range of academic disciplines that scholarship recipients could pursue to improve graduates’ chances of obtaining meaningful employment.
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Monday, Jan. 21, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
That meant two things: First, that there was no school, but more important, that we should all take the time to sit back and think about a wonderful man who changed America and spearheaded the Civil Rights movement.
Dr. King was a fine example of not only a man, but also a human being. We honor his memory as best we can.
Next in line to deliver their senior portfolios are Cameron Carrillo and Chelsea Cherney. They have both been long time Carlé students.
The portfolio presented this week was Levi Venuto. Levi joined us this year and has been a wonderful student and a pure joy to be around.
The end of the third grading period will be on the 25th of this month, which means report cards and transcripts will be prepared and sent out by super secretary Barbara Dye to all of the parents of our students.
Students will receive a copy of their report cards, thanks to Barbara, during an advisory held during sixth period.
For all of the Carlé students though, get in as much work as you possibly can beforehand. This will put us at this year's halfway point.
Carlé has six grading periods so there will be three left this year for students to complete their credits.
Congratulations to the Student of the Week, Blossom Neidenbach.
Blossom has been an exceptional student ever since she joined our student body this year, and we’re very happy to see her get this award. Blossom goes above and beyond what she is supposed to do and is most definitely deserving of this award. Blossom will receive a front of the lunch line pass and a free pizza from DJ’s Pizza.
This week’s CHILY (Carlé High Is Liking You) went to student Junior Garcia. Junior took a blanket home with him as his prize.
Paintball games happened on the 12th, and to quote the paintball liaison, ex-Carlé student JB, it was “Fun, just a lot of fun.”
Four groups met at 36 and Irving to take place in the event. The tournament began at 11 a.m. and lasted until 3 p.m., for a total of four hours!
We here at Carlé are proud of student, Chris Stutz for becoming the paintball president for Carlé’s team. Great job!
Very special thanks go to super supporters Michael and Starr Skidmore for donating all of the equipment for paintball, which includes the guns, paint and masks.
They run the event. They also referee it to makes sure all wear proper safety equipment and comport themselves in the correct manner. All those attending wish to greatly thank the Skidmores for their generosity of both equipment, money and time.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jesse Harrell is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Precious Moments Preschool in Lakeport recently took part in the Children’s Angel Ministry food drive.
The drive helped fill the cupboards of several Lake County families.
The Angel Children’s Ministry was able to provide full Christmases for 11 Lake County children who wouldn’t have had Christmas presents otherwise.
The school thanked all of the children and parents who participated in the annual drive.
They also thanked McDonald’s and the Norcio family for, once again, allowing them to bring homemade ornaments to decorate their Christmas tree and for serving all in attendance milk and cookies.
Ms. Terrie and Ms. Jeannie look forward to many more years loving the children of Lake County.
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University of California President Mark G. Yudof on Friday announced he would leave his position this summer.
“I have decided to bring to a close my tenure as president of the University of California, effective Aug. 31, 2013,” Yudof said in a written statement. “While the decision is my own, the moment comes with a mixture of emotions. For a transplant from Texas, by way of Philadelphia and Minnesota, every day at the University of California has brought new wonders.”
Yudof said the University of California remains the premier public university system in the world, and he said he was both honored and humbled to serve as its president for nearly five years.
“Over the past few months, however, and after careful consultation with my family, it has become clear to me that the time has come for me to step away and return to the teaching of law on the Berkeley campus,” he said. “The prior 18 months brought a spate of taxing health issues. Though these challenges have been largely overcome, I feel it is time to make a change in my professional lifestyle.”
Yudof said it also appears to be an apt time for the university to bring in fresh leadership. “When I arrived in 2008, the economy had begun to unravel and state coffers were tumbling deep into the red. With its budget slashed, the university was presented with one of the most severe challenges in its history.”
He said the storms appears to have been weathered, with the UC community having “made it through this rough passage with our fundamental attributes intact. We have preserved excellence in our academics, research and health care. We have kept our doors open to all worthy students, regardless of family income levels, embracing the Blue and Gold financial aid program for low and middle income students and raising more than $671 million through the Project You Can scholarship program.”
Yudof also thanked the UC Regents. “Throughout, they have provided the leadership and unwavering support needed for the university to face down this crisis.”
California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris lauded Yudof’s tenure.
“President Yudof’s bold and effective leadership has been a great benefit to students and the state of California,” Harris said. “One of the most important indicators of success for California is having a premier research university, and Mark’s leadership has enhanced our standing in this regard despite recent financial challenges. He has been a strong supporter of community colleges, and that is evident in the increased number of transfers from our colleges to UC during his time in office. Mark also is to be commended for his commitment to helping expand opportunities at UC for low-income students.”
California State University Chancellor Timothy White also praised Yudof’s leadership.
“Mark has been a strong and principled leader of higher education in one of the state’s most challenging eras, and I am very grateful to have worked side by side with him during my time as chancellor of UC Riverside,” said White. “Frankly, I was looking forward to building on our relationship as system head colleagues, but wish nothing but the best for Mark and his family in the next chapter of his life. Throughout his tenure, Mark has always maintained his commitment to protecting the quality of the institution and to doing everything he can to ensure student success, the vibrancy of research and creative activity, and the robustness of health care. His lasting legacy will continue, and as head of the CSU system, I look forward to partnering with UC in the years to come.”