Henrico County Public Schools wins 26 national awards for innovative programs – The Henrico Citizen

Henrico County Public Schools wins 26 national awards for ...  Henrico Citizen

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Henrico County Public Schools wins 26 national awards for innovative programs – The Henrico Citizen

Henrico County Public Schools Programs Recognized in National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

Henrico-owned Belmont Golf Course

A total of 26 programs from Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) have been honored in the 2023 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards. These awards recognize innovative county government programs across the United States. Two of the programs also received awards from the Virginia Association of Counties. The winning HCPS departments were acknowledged at the Henrico School Board meeting on October 26. Additionally, three programs received 2023 Achievement Awards from the Virginia Association of Counties.

Henrico County won a combined total of 38 NACo Achievement Awards across all departments and agencies. This makes Henrico the county with the most awards in Virginia for the 18th consecutive year. Nationally, Henrico ranked seventh in terms of award totals, surpassing larger counties such as Los Angeles County and Miami-Dade County in Florida. As of 2021, Henrico County’s population was estimated at 333,554 according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

HCPS Winning Programs

  1. Adult Education at Regency Mall: Shopping for Your Future (Workforce and Career Development)
  2. Adult Education Virtual Learning (Workforce and Career Development)
  3. Career Ambassadors Program (Workforce and Career Development)
  4. County Manager’s Summer Academy (Workforce and Career Development)
  5. Dream Home Makeover: Remodeling with a Purpose (Workforce and Career Development)
  6. Greenhouse and Landscaping Students Team Up with Recreation & Parks (Workforce and Career Development)
  7. Improving Literacy for All Students (Workforce and Career Development)
  8. Local Police Department and Students Build Relationships (Workforce and Career Development)
  9. Nursing Students Support Diaper Ministry (Workforce and Career Development)
  10. Planting Career Seeds: CTE in Elementary Schools (Workforce and Career Development)
  11. Playhouses: More Than Just Fun (Workforce and Career Development)
  12. Solid as a Rock (Workforce and Career Development)
  13. Students Combat the Pandemic by Building Outdoor Learning Spaces (Workforce and Career Development)
  14. Vet Students Assist Local Police Animal Shelter (Workforce and Career Development)
  15. Clothing Closet and Food Pantry Help Students Experiencing Homelessness (Division of Learning)
  16. Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Services and Programming (Division of Learning)
  17. Elementary Digital Citizenship and Social and Emotional Learning Programs (Division of Learning)
  18. Dual-Language Immersion Program at Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School (Division of Learning)
  19. First Tee Golf (Division of Learning)
  20. Protecting Student Privacy Through the Digital Resources Menu (Division of Learning)
  21. Job-Embedded Interactive Panel Professional Learning (Division of Learning)
  22. The Library Learning Commons Project (Division of Learning)
  23. On-Demand Support for Teaching with Technology (Division of Learning)
  24. Newcomer Event (Equity, Diversity and Opportunity)
  25. Rolling Resource Center (Division of Family and Community Engagement)
  26. Addressing a Local and National Shortage in Health Care (Workforce and Career Development)

These programs cover a wide range of areas, including workforce and career development, division of learning, equity, diversity and opportunity, and division of family and community engagement. They align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, particularly in areas such as quality education, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for the goals.

HCPS continues to prioritize innovative programs that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. These programs not only benefit the students and community but also serve as models for other counties and school districts to follow.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

  • SDG 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
  • SDG 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
  • SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
  • SDG 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
  • SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

  • Number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
  • Proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
  • Extent of social, economic, and political inclusion of different groups.
  • Extent of inclusive and sustainable urbanization and human settlement planning and management.
  • Number of effective partnerships between public, private, and civil society sectors.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 4: Quality Education 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. Number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. Proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
8.6: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. Extent of social, economic, and political inclusion of different groups.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. Extent of social, economic, and political inclusion of different groups.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 11.3: By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries. Extent of inclusive and sustainable urbanization and human settlement planning and management.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. Number of effective partnerships between public, private, and civil society sectors.

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