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Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ashton Eaton Champions Nike's Commitment to Preparing Oregon Students for Future SuccessToday NIKE, Inc. announces $1.5 million in grants from the Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) with the support of two-time Olympic Medalist and Nike athlete Ashton Eaton (News - Alert). Recently retired from sport, Ashton has turned his focus to lending his voice to elevate the efforts of NSIF and champion Oregon students and their futures. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170216005962/en/ Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ashton Eaton Champions Nike's Commitment to Preparing Oregon Students for Future Success (Photo: Business Wire) The Nike School Innovation Fund is awarding 100 Oregon high schools a total of $1.5 million in grants with the goal of increasing graduation rates, closing the achievement gap and helping all students in Oregon prepare for future success. Nike's new two-minute film on the Nike School Innovation Fund [https://youtu.be/DvmAhqP4vSo] featuring Eaton, captures the impact of NSIF's work with teachers and students. "As the first in my family to go to college, and a native Oregonian, I believe every student can graduate and achieve their dreams, and Nike does too," says Eaton in the introduction to the film. In a recent visit to an 11th and 12th grade AVID class at Churchill High School in Eugene, Eaton shared how education shaped his future and encouraged students to own their futures and pursue their dreams: "When I learned that one in four high school students aren't making it to high school graduation on time or at all, I wanted to get involved." His visit to the school jump-started his exploration of how to help Oregon high school students and educators. Just a short distance from where he studied Psychology and trained to be the best in world at the University of Oregon, Eaton urged students to "find what you love and give it everything." That's Nike's message, too. "We believe all kids deserve the chance to graduate ready for their future, and that's why we're investing in Oregon schools through the Nike School Innovation Fund," said Vanessa Wilkins, North America Community Impact Director at Nike. "Oregon is working hard to help more students graduate from high school and we're excited to be part of the solution." The Impact of the Nike School Innovation: Nike is committed to supporting Oregon schools and through the Nike School Innovation Fund has invested $5 million to high schools over the last three years to positively impact kids in our state and to help make Oregon schools among the best in the country. In 2015, 50 high schools were awarded grants to implement or expand the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, a national education platform built on best practices, school-wide. Last year, 71 high schools received grants. This year, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Nike School Innovation Fund, Nike expanded the program to support 100 schools. With the addition of the 2017-2018 grant recipients, this funding supports training for over 2,000 teachers and more than 100,000 students throughout Oregon, reflecting more than 57% of the state's high-school population. The Power of AVID: NSIF is in its third year of partnering with AVID, based on the program's proven results and input from school leaders across Oregon. AVID's research-based strategies and curriculum provide educators with training to better prepare students for success in high school, college or a career - especially students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. A full 99 percent of AVID students graduate from high school on time with the skills, academic behaviors and knowledge needed to succeed in college and beyond. According to Greg Borgerding, principal of Churchill High School, the AVID program has significantly impacted students at his school, with 100% of his AVID students graduating from high school over the past 3 years. "I've seen AVID open doors and help kids visualize what their future will look like. It's pretty remarkable watching kids in the program find themselves and discover their potential for after high school." 2017-18 Recipients of the Nike School Innovation Fund Grants: 1. Academy of International Studies, Woodburn 2. Alliance High School, Portland 3. Aloha High School, Aloha 4. Arts & Communication Magnet Academy, Beaverton 5. Beaverton High School, Beaverton 6. Benson Polytechnic High School, Portland 7. Canby High School, Canby 8. Cascade Senior High School, Turner 9. Central High School, Independence 10. Central Linn High School, Halsey 11. Century High School, Hillsboro 12. Chiloquin High School, Chiloquin 13. Churchill High School, Eugene 14. Clackamas High School, Clackamas 15. Cleveland High School, Portland 16. Community High School, Beaverton 17. Corvallis High School, Corvallis 18. Crater Academy of Health & Public Services, Central Point 19. Crater Renaissance Academy, Central Point 20. Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis 21. Crook County High School, Prineville 22. Culver High School, Culver 23. Dallas High School, Dallas 24. Dayton High School, Dayton 25. Eagle Point High School, Eagle Point 26. Early College High School, Salem 27. Forest Grove High School, Forest Grove 28. Franklin High School, Portland 29. Gervais High School, Gervais 30. Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School, Gilchrist 31. Gladstone High School, Gladstone 32. Glencoe High School, Hillsboro 33. Grant High School, Portland 34. Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass 35. Gresham High School, Gresham 36. Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg 37. Health & Science School, Beaverton 38. Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro 39. Hood River Valley High School, Hood River 40. International School of Beaverton 41. Jefferson High School, Portland 42. Jewell School District, Jewell 43. John F. Kennedy High School, Mount Angel 44. Klamath Union High School, Klamath Falls 45. Knappa High School, Knappa 46. La Pine Senior High School, La Pine 47. Lakeview High School, Lakeview 48. Lebanon High School, Lebanon 49. Liberty High School, Hillsboro 50. Lincoln High School, Portland 51. Madison High School, Portland 52. Madras High School, Madras 53. Marshall High School, Bend 54. Marshfield Senior High School, Coos Bay 55. Mapleton High School, Mapleton 56. McKay High School, Salem 57. McLoughlin High School, Milton-Freewater 58. McMinnville High School, McMinnville 59. McNary High School, Salem 60. Metropolitan Learning Center, Portland 61. Milwaukie High School, Milwaukie 62. Mountainside High School, Beaverton 63. New Urban High School, Milwaukie 64. Newberg High School, Newberg 65. Newport High School, Newport 66. North Eugene High School, Eugene 67. North Medford High School, Medford 68. North Salem High School, Salem 69. Oregon City High School, Oregon City 70. Parkrose High School, Portland 71. Philomath High School, Philomath 72. Rex Putnam High School, Milwaukie 73. Reynolds High School, Troutdale 74. Ridgeview High School, Redmond 75. Roosevelt High School, Portland 76. Sam Barlow High School, Gresham 77. Scio High School, Scio 78. Sheldon High School, Eugene 79. Siletz Valley Early College Academy, Siletz 80. Sisters High School, Sisters 81. South Albany High School, Albany 82. South Eugene High School, Eugene 83. South Medford High School, Medford 84. South Salem High School, Salem 85. Southridge High School, Beaverton 86. Sprague High School, Salem 87. St. Helens High School, St. Helens 88. Stayton High School, Stayton 89. Sunset High School, Beaverton 90. Taft High School, Lincoln City 91. The Dalles-Wahtonka High School, The Dalles 92. Tigard High School, Tigard 93. Toledo Junior/Senior High School, Toledo 94. Tualatin High School, Tualatin 95. Vernonia High School, Vernonia 96. Waldport High School, Waldport 97. West Salem High School, Salem 98. Westview High School, Portland 99. Wilson High School, Portland 100. Woodburn Academy of Art, Science and Technology, Woodburn About NIKE, Inc. NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brands include Converse, which designs, distributes and licenses casual sneakers, apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which designs and distributes a line of action sports and youth lifestyle apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.'s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at investors.nike.com, and individuals can follow @Nike. For more information, including multi-media materials, please visit: http://news.nike.com/ About the Nike School Innovation Fund Since 2007, the Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) has partnered with school leaders in Oregon, investing over $14 million to date to support public schools, including $5 million since 2015 to support high schools. The Fund provides resources to support key program innovations in schools with the goal of increasing the number of students who graduate on time, closing the achievement gap, and preparing all kids to succeed after graduation. NSIF also pairs Nike leaders with school leaders at 10 Oregon high schools to fuel innovation. As part of this program, each principal and Nike Leader team works independently on innovative programs that address specific and unique needs of their students and school. Nike is working to make sure the results are sustainable, scalable and transformative across the state, so students can walk into any classroom and expect a rigorous and relevant education. As a part of the program, the Innovation Schools program also has been a part of launching Future You, an initiative designed to fuel innovation in education and inspire students to create their future. Learn more at about.nike.com/pages/nike-school-innovation-fund.
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