EDUCATION

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Busy two days for environmental philosopher at University of Montana. "Exploring the Landscapes of Environmental Thought"

Rolston said he’ll tell his fellow panelists and the audience Thursday that when it comes to the environment there are certain things neither science nor economics can teach, and that people must look to religion or something like it to solve problems.

Report Says Improving Rural Education More Than Books & Mortar

To continue to improve rural educational outcomes the authors recommend increasing positive family engagement with the schools and social capital, the main factor affecting student achievement.

MSU management class seeks businesses for consultation

During the four-month course, students will help manage special consulting projects requested by area businesses.

University of Arizona says Prop. 301 a boon to research, creativity

Universities receive 10 percent of the 301 money, with a mandate to fund research and technology development, to expand online and distance education, and to prepare students for a high-tech economy.

Pennsylvania Governor Stresses Skilled Workforce. Laptop for every student.

A Pennsylvania initiative included in the newly passed budget, Rendell highlighted, authorizes $200 million to provide each student in Pennsylvania public schools from fourth grade upward with an Internet-equipped laptop computer.

University of Montana Program Helps People with Disabilities Work with Computers

A 2004 Forrester Research Inc. study found that 57 percent of working-age Americans could benefit from technology to make computers more accessible because they have reduced eyesight, limb discomfort, hearing loss or other impairments.

Road warrior: Sun, semis and snakes don’t deter cross-country solo runner. If the kids ran across America, Paul said he would too.

When Paul Stasso of Missoula makes a promise, he keeps it. The Missoula Web site designer and husband of Russell School teacher Vicki Stasso promised his wife’s class that if they completed their virtual 3,600-mile trek across the United States he would run the route. They did and so is he.

Hellgate student rubs elbows big time at the Aspen Ideas Festival

When Hannah Rolston started at Hellgate High School she had no idea that one day she’d be one of 12 students from throughout the nation hobnobbing with the likes of Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell in beautiful Aspen, Colo.

But it didn’t take long for her to figure out that – if she wanted to amount to something and open some doors – she should hit it hard right from the start of high school.

During the first period of her first class science teacher Gary Gagermeier told the class to “build up a resume because colleges are looking for a lot now.”

On your mark, get set: Science!

These four teachers, along with four others, are competing in front of an audience for the coveted title of "Iron Science Teacher." The teachers are given everyday objects and asked to create a science activity for students — in about 10 minutes.

How Businesses Can Attract The Next-Generation Of IT Workers

Hiring a few college interns isn’t enough. The industry needs a collective effort to get more people into the pipeline.