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The following letters were sent to government leaders on April 16, 2008, calling for supplemental funding for critical research and education priorities: For more information, read the press release. |
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U.S. Department of Education |
| Spellings Speaks at Council of Americas Conference | |
| Secretary Highlights NCLB in Massachusetts | |
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National Center for Education Statistics |
| National Indian Education Study Part I Available May 14 on the NAEP Website | |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Human Resources Data Quality Study | |
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National Science Foundation |
| A CluE in the Search for Data-Intensive Computing | |
| Ancient Beachcombers May Have Travelled Slowly |
L'Oreal is honored for making science attractive to women
(February 10, 2008)
Not too long ago, a group of female students at Hehnly School in Clark used balloons to build flying machines as part of an "Invent Now" after-school science club. The club and several other similar science programs in the school district are sponsored by L'Oreal USA, which was honored last month with a "Friends of Education" award from the New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for its support of the science clubs.
Business Leaders Launch New Clearinghouse Dedicated to STEM
(January 31, 2008)
Tapping America's Potential (TAP), a coalition of 16 prominent business and technology associations committed to bolstering the pipeline of U.S. scientists and engineers, today announced a new clearinghouse of information for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students and employees.
Austin American-Statesman: "Businesses taking more interest in education"
(January 3, 2008)
As school systems explore ways to enhance college and work place readiness among high school graduates, the business community is taking a more active role. That activity isn't limited to campus volunteers and the occasional cash donation. Businesses increasingly are making their voices heard on a range of political and education policy issues.
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