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Pew Report Focuses on Civic Engagement in Higher Education – "New Directions in Civic Engagement: University Avenue Meets Main Street"
Through a series of ten essays, higher education and community development leaders share their insights about using university resources to address community challenges, while also teaching important civic skills to university students.
Summary of Office of Public Instruction Activities – November 2004
Here is a summary of the current activities at the Office of Public Instruction for November 2004. * Office of the State Superintendent * Education Licensure * Assessment * Adequate Yearly Progress * Measurement and…
Parents use test scores to pick out new houses
“I see good schools as an insurance policy against a crash in the market. Even in down markets, if the real estate flatlines, you’ll be able to get a good return on your investment.”
Baucus tours MSU Tech, speaks in support of grant for post-secondary education and vocational training
The bill earmarks $65 million for several projects, including grants for two-year post secondary educational programs that teach skills for high-demand occupations.
The California Challenge for Innovation Brings Global Entrepreneurs to the U.S.
"California– a leader in entrepreneurship and innovation and the sixth largest economy in the world — is challenging innovators from around the world to participate in a global contest to advance the best and the brightest information technology solutions in the California Challenge," said Jim Cushing, the chairman of Next Generation Cities http://www.nextgenerationcities.com/ and a successful California entrepreneur. "The California Challenge will provide its entrants direct access into the California economy, its employers and venture funds."
Student business competition opens at the University of Utah
The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge will kick off its statewide business competition for college students today at the University of Utah. The David Eccles School of Business and its Utah Entrepreneur Center will host speaker Charles…
UW and business leaders outline need for educated workers- How to plug the "Brain Drain"
“The real mission … was to try to bring the public’s awareness and appreciation for great education at any level up to a level that would sustain it and develop it in the future,” He added that if Wisconsin’s economy does not grow, it will not be able to afford superior schools.
The Road to Success – The Value of Tribal Colleges – American Indian teacher training center opens
Native American students are better prepared for the academic rigors of a four-year university after spending time at tribal colleges, according to an adviser at the University of Montana.
$4.5 million Federal endowment permanently funds minority programs at University of Montana pharmacy school
Rarely does a federal agency step forward with a large endowment so a project can bank and operate off the interest earned on the investment, Forbes said.
Having a permanent infusion of money is an incredible gift and an honor, said Lori Morin, the pharmacy school’s assistant dean for student affairs.
American Indian Education in Montana – Rising dropout rates. Lagging test scores. A growing sense of apathy and isolation.
‘‘We’ve done a lot of work with the state of Montana in trying to improve Indian education … but it was always something the Indians put on. It was always the Indians getting together and trying to create change,” she said. ‘‘Finally, this summit is coming from the Office of Public Instruction.”
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