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Scholarship Writing Workshop at the University of Portland
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High school juniors and seniors are invitied to attend a low-cost Path to Scholarships® workshop at the University of Portland. Sponsored by Dr. Ethel Simon-McWilliams, Juan Young Trust, and the Pacific Power Foundation, the workshop will . . .
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| posted: 03.17.10
Umpqua Community College Ford JumpStart Scholarship Program
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Umpqua Community College (UCC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2010-11 UCC Ford JumpStart Scholarship Program application. The JumpStart Scholarship Program seeks students with average GPAs who may need encouragement and financial . . .
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| posted: 03.17.10
NCSS Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award - Social Studies
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The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is pleased to announce the 2010 Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award, established in 1986 to help classroom teachers “reach for the stars” and achieve a dream that under . . .
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| posted: 03.17.10
DoSomething.org Six Flags Friends Scholarships
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DoSomething.org, one of the nation’s largest organizations devoted to the funding of young social entrepreneurs, has teamed up with Six Flags Friends to award college scholarships to young leaders who are taking action to make their . . .
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| posted: 03.10.10
Silent Hero Grants for summer food programs
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The got breakfast? Foundation has announced the availability of Silent Hero Grants for summer food programs. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to public and private schools, local governments, youth sports programs, and other federal . . .
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| posted: 03.10.10
National High School Center column focuses on early college programs
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Check out the National High School Center's "Ask the Expert" Column this month as Tony Habit, President of the North Carolina New Schools Project, takes questions on high school innovation and Early College High Schools. The column . . .
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| posted: 03.10.10
American Honda Foundation Grants for Science Education
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The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. Maximum award: $60,000. Learn more at . . .
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| posted: 03.03.10
Bring President Obama to Your High School
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On February 18, 2010, the White House and Department of Education announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The competition will bring President Obama to one high school in the United States to deliver a commencement . . .
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| posted: 03.03.10
New use of federal education money brings broadband to rural school district
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The February 2010 issue of Rural Policy Matters included a story on how one rural North Carolina school district is using its federal Title I funding to bring technology equity to its students — and to local residents. Check out the . . .
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| posted: 03.03.10
State 4-H Middle School Summer Science Camp
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The State 4-H Office is inviting Oregon middle school students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 to apply to attend the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC) this summer at Oregon State University. All selected campers will be fully . . .
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| posted: 03.03.10
Suder Foundation seeks new university partners to implement first-generation scholars program
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The mission of the Suder Foundation is to dramatically improve the graduation rate of first-generation college students by providing financial, academic, emotional, and social assistance at selected public universities across the United States. . . .
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| posted: 02.24.10
Activate Oregon Youth Summit 2010: Youth Voice, Youth Action
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This March, 120 young adults, 14 adult mentors, numerous youth empowerment advocates and elected officials will converge on Portland to inspire and be inspired, support and be supported and teach and learn hands on tools that . . .
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| posted: 02.24.10
Building Bridges: From Parent Involvement to Student Achievement
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| posted: 02.24.10
ORCA Hasson-Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Established in 1986, the ORCA Hasson-Newman program has awarded more than $150,000 to Oregon graduating seniors. Awards consist of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 (may be $1,500) scholarships to the writers of winning 2- to 3-page essay on . . .
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| posted: 02.22.10
FAFSA Fridays
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The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) is hosting a monthly FAFSA Friday program, a free online training webinar that helps college-bound students and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Financial aid experts . . .
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| posted: 02.17.10
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
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The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program invites nominations of young volunteers. The program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6 to 18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities. More than 200 regional . . .
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| posted: 02.17.10
Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships for Native American students
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The Oregon Community Foundation is offering two scholarship programs targeted specifically to Native American students:
Verl and Dorothy Miller Native American Scholarship
Eligible students include Native American . . .
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| posted: 02.17.10
Do Something Awards
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Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Five nominees will be rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in a live VH1 . . .
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| posted: 02.17.10
Indian Health Service Scholarships
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American Indian and Alaska Native students are invited to apply for undergraduate scholarships from the Indian Health Service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who can document that they meet Tribal membership requirements and are enrolled in . . .
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| posted: 02.10.10
6th Annual Raza Unida Youth Conference at the University of Oregon
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M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Raza Unida Youth Conference (RUYC), an all-day event where Latino high school students from Lane County and other parts of the State are invited to . . .
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| posted: 02.10.10
PNACAC Workshop for High School Counselors
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The Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) is offering a free workshop for college counselors this month at the University of Portland. If you have ever wondered why colleges/universities made the decisions they . . .
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| posted: 02.03.10
College Horizons Program
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College Horizons is a pre-college workshop for Native American high school students and will be held at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. The workshop consists of a five-day “crash course” in preparing for college. . . .
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| posted: 02.03.10
UO Erickson Scholarship Program
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The Erickson Scholarship is intended to encourage the higher education of students of color who are underrepresented in the college system. The scholarship is intended to provide a substantial portion of the tuition, room, board and books for a . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
National Summer Learning Association's Excellence in Summer Learning Award
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The Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes an outstanding summer program that accelerates academic achievement and promotes positive development for young people. Award consists of national recognition, increased press opportunities, . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
Workshop Opportunity from George Washington University: Course Standards for Freshman Transition Classes
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Discover a course that addresses the Course Standards for Freshman Transition Classes from The George Washington University's Freshman Transition Initiative and learn to implement the goals of its 10-Step Plan. Academic Innovations is pleased to . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
New Report: Using Data to Evaluate College and Career Preparedness
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The National High School Center is pleased to announce the release of a new resource to guide college readiness efforts in high schools. Using the Right Data to Determine if High School Interventions are Working to Prepare Students for College . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
Intel Schools of Distinction
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Does your school demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science? Enter the 2010 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards and your school could win up to $25,000. Eighteen finalists will win . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
WOU Admissions Application Workshop for High School Seniors & Transfer Students
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Rob Findtner, Director of Admissions, will host an admissions application workshop for high school seniors and transfer students who wish to enroll at WOU fall term 2010. Mr. Findtner will walk students through the application and answer their . . .
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| posted: 01.27.10
Free Workshop on College Readiness
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Dr. David Conley (UO professor) and researchers from the UO’s Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) and the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) are offering a free workshop for Oregon high school faculty and administrators . . .
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| posted: 01.13.10
The New Simplified FAFSA has Arrived!
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Earlier this week, Education Secretary ArneDuncan and Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden and a long-time educator, joined students at Washington, D.C.’s Benjamin Banneker Senior High School as they worked with . . .
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| posted: 01.13.10
Tip Sheets for College Goers
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The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is pleased to introduce a series of tip sheets devoted to topics of interest to students, adult learners, families, and other key audiences. Check OSAC's website regularly for new tip sheets containing . . .
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| posted: 01.06.10
OSAC Publications Available for Online Order
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The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is pleased to offer an array of college access and financial aid publications, all of which may be ordered by visiting
www.osac.state.or.us/publications_info.html
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| posted: 01.06.10
Google Anita Borg Scholarships for Women in Computing and Technology
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Google is proud to support women in technology with the 2010 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Programs. This year, Google is launching a new scholarship, the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for First Years. Google . . .
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| posted: 12.17.09
Taking Stock: Higher Education and Latinos
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Excelencia in Education, with support from the Lumina Foundation for Education, has recently released a research brief on Latinos and higher education. The brief summarizes current data on Latinos in higher education and synthesizes the diverse . . .
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| posted: 12.17.09
College Tools for Schools
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Want tips for building a college-going culture in your school? Check out the College Tools for Schools page at UC Berkeley: http://collegetools.berkeley.edu/resources.php?cat_id=6. The site is full of up-to-date resources and best practices . . .
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| posted: 12.09.09
Programs for college readiness that work
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A new report from the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) evaluates 23 programs that support middle and high school youth as they prepare for college and careers. The report identifies Ten Elements of Success for programs, and can be read in its . . .
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| posted: 12.02.09
2010 NAAPAE Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander students
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The National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (NAAPAE) invites high school seniors, and college/university freshmen, sophomores and juniors to participate in its scholarship program. Although the scholarship committee will . . .
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| posted: 11.18.09
College planning podcasts from EducationQuest
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| posted: 11.18.09
The Oregonian: Oregon universities try to recruit more Latino students
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With stacks of college brochures and her own story as proof, Andrea Arce travels across Oregon telling Latino students that they can go to college.
It doesn't take a 4.0 and a rich family, she says at recent stop at Forest Grove High . . .
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| posted: 11.11.09
The Oregonian: More Oregon students are getting math
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Oregon math teachers have moved middle schoolers far enough ahead in math that the typical eighth-grader now can do math at nearly the same level as many high school sophomores. Middle school students in every racial, ethnic and income group . . .
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| posted: 11.11.09
Investing in Innovation Fund: $650M in Federal Grants to School Districts in 2010
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The US Department of Education has announced its proposed priorities for grants under the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3), a major part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With $650 million to spend in the coming year, the i3 Fund . . .
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| posted: 11.04.09
ING Unsung Heroes Program offers grants for K-12 Projects
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Applications are now being accepted for the ING Unsung Heroes program. The program annually provides grants to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Each year, educators submit applications for an . . .
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| posted: 11.04.09
Teaching Tolerance article on rethinking zero-tolerance policies in schools
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"Pushed Out," an article in the latest edition of the Southern Poverty law Center's Teaching Tolerance magazine, reexamines the zero tolerance approach to ending school violence, finding that it actually pushes students out of school . . .
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| posted: 10.28.09
Secretary Duncan Calls for Overhaul and Reauthorization of NCLB
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In a recent meeting at the Department of Education, Secretary Duncan spoke about the urgency for an overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Since its inception in 2001, the law has drawn criticism from education stakeholders across the . . .
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| posted: 10.28.09
Proposal Writing Short Course
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Are you looking for grant funds to help you get a school-based project off the ground? Wondering what it takes to submit a successful proposal? The Foundation Center offers a free, online Proposal Writing Short Course for public and nonprofit . . .
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| posted: 10.21.09
U.S. Department of Education's "i3" Grant Competition
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On October 6, 2009, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the Investing in Innovation (i3) Grants. These competitive grants are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that was signed into law this past February. The . . .
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| posted: 10.21.09
National GEAR UP Day Recap
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The first National GEAR UP Day (September 18) brought together community leaders, political representatives, students, parents, partners, and educators to celebrate the GEAR UP college access initiative. From coast to coast and beyond to Hawaii . . .
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| posted: 10.08.09
Day 1 to Degree registration now closed; waiting list still open
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| posted: 10.07.09
OSAC updates the eApp
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Check out the attached announcement to learn about changes to the eApp for 2010. New features include IDTS (Integrated Data Transfer System) transcript uploads, CIS (Career Information System) Activities Chart uploads, Twitter alerts and more. . . .
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| posted: 10.07.09
Don't Get Hooked: Protecting consumers from scholarship scams
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Don't Get Hooked - a publication series from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - is designed to help college-bound students and their families avoid scholarship scams and steer clear of organizations that . . .
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| posted: 09.30.09
New Oregon Diploma Toolkit for Middle School
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In August 2009, ODE and COSA unveiled the Middle Level Toolkit. This toolkit is dedicated to promoting excellence in middle grades education, and to providing support for those working with young adolescents in the middle grades as they work . . .
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| posted: 09.23.09
Oregon universities celebrate first annual National GEAR UP Day
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| posted: 09.23.09
Financial aid workshops for high school counselors
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This fall's OUS Counselor Conferences will be followed by free financial aid workshops for high school counselors. Counselors in GEAR UP schools are invited to attend the conferences and the workshops at no charge; simply indicate your GEAR UP . . .
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| posted: 09.16.09
OUS 2010-11 Viewbook for Prospective Students Now Available Online
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The Oregon University System (OUS) is pleased to announce that the OUS 2010-2011 Viewbook, including freshman and transfer admissions information for Oregon’s seven public universities, is now available online at . . .
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| posted: 09.16.09
Children of Poverty Deserve Great Teachers
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A new report from the National Education Association and the Center for Teaching Quality, Children of Poverty Deserve Great Teachers offers practical strategies to help low-income serving schools attract and retain excellent teachers. Access the . . .
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| posted: 09.09.09
Praise and protest: President Obama's education speech
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Check out EdWeek.org's coverage of President Obama's Tuesday education address. The article provides insight into various perspectives on the speech, as well as access to the accompanying curriculum. . . .
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| posted: 09.02.09
Oregonian Article: Oregon middle school students make big academic gains
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New state test scores reveal unprecedented highs for middle schoolers in reading, math and science. Read more at http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/oregon_middle_schools_make_big.html
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| posted: 09.02.09
Oregonian Article: Higher graduation standards pushed back again
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Last week, the state Board of Education voted to delay the implementation of the writing and public speaking components of the new graduation requirements. Read more at . . .
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| posted: 09.02.09
Listening to Latinas: Barriers to High School Graduation
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| posted: 06.30.09
Removing Roadblocks to Rigor: Linking Academic and Social Supports to Ensure College Readiness and Success
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A new report from the Pathways to College Network details the types of support – emotional, informational, and structural – all students need to succeed at higher levels, regardless of socio-economic background or previous . . .
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| posted: 06.10.09
Middle Grades Play Pivotal Role in Dropout Prevention: New report illuminates importance of middle grades in graduating all students ready for college, career, and civic life
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Based on more than a decade of research and development work, "Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path: A Policy and Practice Brief" illuminates the critical role the middle grades (grades 5 through 8) play in our . . .
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| posted: 06.03.09
EdPubs' Free College Prep Publications
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The U.S. Department of Education has a wealth of college preparation-related publications available at no cost. Topics range from financial aid to parent involvement in college planning. You can browse the publications and place your order here. . . .
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| posted: 04.22.09
Federal Student Aid Guide Now Available
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The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the 2009–2010 edition of Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid. This 52-page guide is a comprehensive resource on the federal student . . .
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| posted: 04.01.09
Helping Foster Youth and Wards of the Court Complete Their FAFSAs
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The Oregon Student Assistance Commission has provided a handy FAFSA tip sheet for foster youth, wards of the court, and anyone assisting them in completing their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid. Check it out!
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| posted: 02.25.09
OSAC Releases "Top Ten Scholarship Schools" among Oregon Universities and Colleges
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| posted: 02.18.09
Professional Development for Teachers: How it Stacks Up Internationally
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The National Staff Development Council has released a new study on professional development (PD) that compares U.S. teachers' PD with that of other high-performing nations. "Professional Learning in the Learning Professional: A Status . . .
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| posted: 02.04.09
Reading and Math Programs Rated by Johns Hopkins Researchers
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have rated dozens of reading and math programs for grades K-12 according to their effectiveness. The program ratings are the result of a review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education’s . . .
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| posted: 02.04.09
ECMC Survey on Grade-Appropriate College Preparatory Materials
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Each year, the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) publishes Opportunities: Preparing for Higher Education Guide and Workbook for high school juniors and seniors. The publication contains grade-appropriate information on college . . .
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| posted: 01.21.09
New Report on High School Improvement and College Readiness
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Accelerating the Agenda: Actions to Improve America’s High Schools is a joint report prepared by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Council of Chief State School . . .
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| posted: 01.07.09
Student Organization Releases Report on Dropout Crisis
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The state of the dropout crisis in America is well known and documented. In the United States, 3 out of every 10 students do not graduate, and in Chicago, 5 out of 10 students do not graduate. Instead of waiting on the sidelines, the student . . .
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| posted: 12.18.08
Report: Middle School Central to College and Work Preparation
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Fewer than 20% of U.S. eighth-graders are on track for college and many are unable to catch up during high school, according to a new ACT report based on 216,000 students who took precursors to the college-entrance exam in the eighth- and . . .
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| posted: 12.18.08
Fleming Middle School Recognized as a 2009 Celebrating Student Success Champion School
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| posted: 12.18.08
Getting Strategic with Business-High School Partnerships
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U.S.News & World Report hosted a panel discussion on business-high school partnerships at its first education summit, which was sponsored by Intel and held in October. Topics under discussion ranged from training in science and math to . . .
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| posted: 12.10.08
GEAR UP Pays 50% Tuition for ReadOregon Courses
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Are you a classroom teacher looking to improve your skills in teaching reading across the curriculum? Do you need 3 to 9 graduate-level credits to renew your license? Or have you decided to become a reading specialist? Each of these goals can be . . .
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| posted: 12.10.08
Up to 50% Tuition Assistance for PrISM Oregon Courses
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A new consortium of public and private Oregon universities is pleased to offer the Preparation for Instruction of Science and Math (PrISM) program, which is designed to build the capacity of Oregon's teachers in math and science instruction. The . . .
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| posted: 11.21.08
Economic Rescue Plan Renews Secure Rural Schools Act
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The federal “bailout” bill for the banking industry also renews the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The Act provides funding to many counties and school districts with national forests, which cannot be . . .
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| posted: 11.21.08
Look Beyond Private College "Sticker Prices"
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A recent article in Business Week urges students and families not to rule out private colleges based on tuition costs. Many private colleges offer significant financial aid and remain an affordable option, even when compared to public schools. . . .
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| posted: 10.16.08
College Guideboook Targets Underserved Students
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The Center for Student Opportunity, a national nonprofit group that helps first-generation, low-income, and minority . . .
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| posted: 10.07.08
National High School Center Publishes Briefs for Practitioners
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The National High School Center is making available a set of Issue Briefs examining different ways of preparing high school students for postsecondary success. You can access the briefs here: . . .
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| posted: 10.07.08
Coalition Backs Plan to Improve Public Schools
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A coalition of leading educators and community organizations has produced a "Community Agenda for America's Public Schools." The group, which includes Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, seeks to address . . .
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| posted: 10.07.08
College Admissions Group Wants to Play Down the SAT, ACT
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College admissions officers should pay less attention to SAT and ACT scores in evaluating applicants, if not do away entirely with requiring the exams, a commission convened by the National Association for College Admission Counseling has . . .
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| posted: 04.09.08
Resources for Parents
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Two valuable resources are available to help you help parents. The Parent Involvement = Future Success brochure encourages parents to be involved in their child's education and career planning. It also steers parents to the second resource, . . .
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| posted: 04.03.08
Internships for Students with Disabilities
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The Oregon Business Leadership Network, which seeks employers committed to the inclusion of qualified people with disabilities in the competitive workplace coordinates a summer internship program for Oregon students.
The . . .
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| posted: 04.03.08
Teacher Loan Assistance Available
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The nationwide Teacher Shortage Area <http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html> (TSA) lists for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years have been completed. Teachers in the areas identified in the state in which they are working . . .
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| posted: 03.04.08
Recommend Educators for the Oregon Educator Talent Pool
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The Oregon Department of Education recognizes educators that have made significant contributions to Oregon education. Superintendent Castillo has formed an Oregon Educator Talent Pool (http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=221) to act as a . . .
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| posted: 12.05.07
College Grants and Scholarships for Students of Hispanic Heritage
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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latinos. Their website has information about numerous scholarship opportunities and students can apply online. The site can be found at:
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| posted: 11.02.07
Tools to Help Middle and High School Students Plan for College
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| posted: 10.05.07
New Free Financial Literacy Program Available
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The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) announces the release of its brand new version of the High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP). The HSFPP is a free, non-commercial curriculum designed for use with 11th and 12th grade . . .
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| posted: 10.26.06
"Realizing the College Dream" is updated with latest financial aid information
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In order to better serve counselors and advisers who work with low-income, first-generation college-going students and their parents, ECMC Foundation has updated "Realizing the College Dream."
New material . . .
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| posted: 11.12.03
Tuition assistance for ReadOregon classes
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Teachers are invited to enroll in online literacy courses through ReadOregon. The ReadOregon consortium offers three programs: a 24-credit TSPC-approved Reading Endorsement program, a 12-credit literacy education course of study for general . . .
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