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![The image shows a group of people, including several individuals in formal attire, gathered on a stage with a large banner displaying the text "NIET 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE - GENERATING EXCELLENCE IN EVERY SCHOOL". The background is a vibrant blue color with various graphic elements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776195378/jpschoolsorg/ikiwsqwnltn43zuykwf0/NIETDistrictAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776195378/jpschoolsorg/ikiwsqwnltn43zuykwf0/NIETDistrictAward.png","width":380}])
Jefferson Parish Schools was awarded with the 2026 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching NIET District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness along with a $50,000 grand prize.
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![The image features the text "SUN BUCKS" in vibrant colors against a light background, with a sun icon and a fork and knife symbol accompanying the text.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775662860/jpschoolsorg/kx9bqdgflccbyc9grpyu/SunBucksNewsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775662860/jpschoolsorg/kx9bqdgflccbyc9grpyu/SunBucksNewsroom.png","width":380}])
SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefits program, helps bridge the gap when school is out by providing families with a single, one-time $120 benefit for each eligible child.
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![The image is a promotional poster for the 19th annual Martin Marino Dance Challenge, featuring the event's title and details about the participating schools and performers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776106564/jpschoolsorg/ea1h18uym2sskt6euezq/DanceChallenge2026Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776106564/jpschoolsorg/ea1h18uym2sskt6euezq/DanceChallenge2026Newsroom.png","width":380}])
April 22, 2026 | 6 PM
Pontchartrain Center, Kenner
Free and open to the public
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![The image is a promotional poster for the National Civics Bee, featuring the logos of the National Civics Bee and the Jefferson Chamber Foundation. The poster announces the event date as Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and provides a website link for more information.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775845642/jpschoolsorg/roh5apozumetswak6eva/CivicsBeeSocial.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775845642/jpschoolsorg/roh5apozumetswak6eva/CivicsBeeSocial.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775845642/jpschoolsorg/roh5apozumetswak6eva/CivicsBeeSocial.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775845642/jpschoolsorg/roh5apozumetswak6eva/CivicsBeeSocial.png","width":1080}])
The Jefferson Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to the Greater New Orleans Region for the 2025-26 program year on April 21, 2026.
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![The image displays a voter registration drive banner with the text "VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE" and "REGISTER TO VOTE!" against a backdrop of the Jefferson Parish Schools logo and the American flag.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775139735/jpschoolsorg/gktrgcif0lhbxbn17cpa/VoterRegistration25-26Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775139735/jpschoolsorg/gktrgcif0lhbxbn17cpa/VoterRegistration25-26Newsroom.png","width":380}])
The Jeremiah Group, in partnership with Jefferson Parish Schools will be hosting student registration drives around the district.
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