Latino Students and Parents Hampered by Lack of Financial Aid Awareness, National Study Finds: "RESTON, Va., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Awareness of financial aid options is critically lacking in the Latino community, and that lack of awareness has a direct impact on college attendance. That is one of the key findings from a new survey conducted by the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern California and commissioned by The Sallie Mae Fund."

The Pilot Newspaper - Local News: "NCSEAA Health Science Scholarships Available

Students interested in careers in nursing, health, science and mathematics can apply for scholarship loan awards through the Nurse Scholars Program, Master's Nurse Scholars Program (both academic merit-based) and Health, Science and Mathematics Program (finnancial need-based) administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA).

Established in response to the dwindling supply of qualified nurses, select health care professionals, and math and science educators, the scholarship lean awards range from $3000 to $5000 per year for undergraduate students and from $6000 ro $8500 for masters and doctorial level students, respectively.

For additional information, contact CSEAA at 1-800-700-1775, ext. 313, email at , or by mail at PO Box 14223, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4223.

The Nurse Scholars Program deadline for students pursuing associate degrees in nursing, registered nursing to bachelor of science degrees in nursing, and master's degrees in nursing is May 3.

The dealine for Health, Science and Mathematics Program is June 1."

A chance at success: "The program, called the Unlimited Horizons Scholarships, has built-in safeguards to ensure its students graduate. Besides free tuition, books and room and board, students will receive tutoring and mentoring from the faculty and staff."

Education law changes called good first steps: "The latest change had to do with the percentage of students taking the tests. Under the law, at least 95 percent of students must be tested in math and reading. At least 95 percent of 'subgroups,' such as minority students and disabled students, also must be tested." [ Assuming this description is correct, I find it insulting. - Barry

The Macon Telegraph | 03/28/2004 | BLACK AND WHITE: Education again turns political as schools begin to 'resegregate': "Today, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling that outlawed 'separate but equal' schools, a recent report indicates that segregation is returning to the public schools. The Harvard University study specifically says U.S. students are less likely to attend integrated schools now than at any time since the early 1970s, when desegregation hit full force."

Mac Design Magazine Offers Scholarships to Mac-Based Design, Photography Students: "The deadline for the Mac Design Scholarship Program is April 30, 2004. Nominations must be made by educators at accredited learning institutions on behalf of full-time students. The winners, who will be announced the first week in May, must be able to attend the Mac Design Conference in Chicago, Illinois, June 2-4, 2004. For more information, visit http://www.macdesignconference.com/scholarship.html. "

Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy: "This week, at Northwestern University, six weeks of
intense design and construction will culminate in the Midwest Regional FIRST competition where 56 teams of students and engineering and technical mentors
will demonstrate their skill for science, mathematics and technology. They will compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence, competitive play, sportsmanship and high-impact partnerships between schools, businesses and communities.
Founded by inventor Dean Kamen, who recently introduced the Segway(TM) Human Transporter (HT), FIRST was created to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people, their schools and their communities. Currently in its thirteenth year, the FIRST Robotics Competition anticipates
its largest season ever with more than 900 teams from Brazil, the U.K., Canada and nearly every state in the United States competing in 26 different regional competitions. More than 1,500 students will compete at the Midwest Regional to earn a spot at the Championship held April 15-17 at The Georgia Dome in
Atlanta, Georgia."

March 2 Success: "If you're a student or have ever been one, you already know how important it is to do well on tests - and that the best way to do well is to be prepared.

That's where March 2 Success comes in. It's an interactive, no-pressure way to practice taking tests while enhancing what you know about English and math. It's also free"

HispanicPRWire: "The statistics are daunting -- one of every three Hispanic students fails to complete high school and only one out of every 10 Hispanics graduates from a four-year college or university. To combat this problem and better prepare minority students to attend college, the U.S. Army has created a Planning for Life toolkit to help students communicate effectively, do their best on standardized tests, and discover ways to gain work experience and funds for college. One of many workshops to be held around the country will be at the National Association of Hispanic Publishers (NAHP) convention on Saturday, March 20, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

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Hispanic Business - Application Deadlines Fast Approaching for Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships: "RESTON, Va., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Time is running out for students interested in applying for $2.5 million in college scholarships made available through The Sallie Mae Fund's community-based initiative, Project Access. The initiative targets under-served populations to increase access to higher education by addressing three key barriers -- awareness of financial aid, academic performance and financial need.

The Sallie Mae Fund is helping to increase access to higher education for ethnic minorities and under-served students ....

CONTACT: Martha Holler, +1-703-810-5178, for The Sallie Mae Fund

Web site: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

Canyon Courier: "Local scholarships not to be overlooked when planning for college"

Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee - Don't Reduce Scholarships, Increase Tuition: "Middle- and upper-income families enjoy a huge subsidy under the current fee structure. They can afford to pay a little more toward their college or university educations.

But let's not reduce the amount of money earmarked for financial aid for those who cannot pay more -- and who will be shut out of college if financial aid is reduced.

Unfortunately, that's precisely what Schwarzenegger proposes. The governor wants to reduce from 33 percent to 20 percent the amount of new student fees set aside for financial aid. He also proposes to significantly reduce Cal Grant funds for students attending nonpublic institutions -- putting more enrollment pressure on public colleges. That's a double whammy on California's neediest young people."

: "The third annual ArtBots: The Robot Talent Show, an international art exhibition for robotic art and art-making robots, will take place in New York City in early fall 2004. Creators of talented robots are invited to submit their work for possible inclusion in the show. Proposals and works-in-progress are welcome, provided a detailed production timeline and samples of previous work are included in the application. The deadline for entries is May 1st, 2004."

TheWGALChannel.com - Learning Matters - Education Board Approves Ban On Corporal Punishment : "HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The State Board of Education has unanimously approved a final version of regulations that would ban corporal punishment in public schools. [ Touch me and I'll sue!... Showing my age again - Barry ]"

sciart:

"sciart seeks to support arts projects informed by biomedical science

Collaborations between art and science is a buoyant field of activity. Visual art, music, digital media, film, creative writing and the performing arts provide fresh and exciting ways of interacting with scientific research, intriguing and captivating spectators and engaging a wide range of audiences in scientific issues. In turn, science - with its vivid history, complex contemporary advances and the social, ethical and emotional implications - offers an inexhaustible supply of inspiration for the arts."

The Salt Lake Tribune -- Feds relax education rules a bit: "Said Emery School District Superintendent Kirk Sitterud: 'The problem with 'highly qualified' is that it's very difficult to get teachers enthused about becoming highly qualified. The only penalty is that you notify parents that they're not highly qualified. Our parents know our teachers and think they're doing a good job, so what incentive is there to go back and get a major or take a test?'
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HHYF Scholarships: "Applications for a number of college scholarships administered by the non-profit Harness Horse Youth Foundation are now available.

All applications and related materials must be postmarked by April 30, 2004. Winners will be notified no later than June 15."[Now this is interesting. - Barry]

CTA | California Educator: "There's no guarantee that every student receiving a voucher would find a private school willing to accept him or her. Many elite private schools realize that, if they accept every student who applies, they will no longer be able to maintain the level of excellence they reach by schooling only high achievers and/or highly motivated students." [ I'm rather ambivalent about vouchers but I do think it should be obvious that not every kid who gets a voucher is going to get into a school or succeed once he gets in. Further, not every child will get a voucher. What happens to him? -Barry ]

WTOV9.com - News - Ohio Board Of Education OK's Creation Theory Option: "'I would think that both theories, evolution and Adam and Eve should be taught,' says Elizabeth Cross." [ My head hurts - Barry ]

newsobserver.com - Ammons energizes NCCU: "In the two years and nine months he has led NCCU, Ammons has been systematic about changing things at the historically black school. The previous chancellor, Julius Chambers, brought more money and prestige to NCCU and set it on a new course, to train young African-Americans in biotechnology. But NCCU struggled for years with dwindling enrollments, low SAT scores for incoming freshmen and buildings that were falling apart.
With FAMU as his model, Ammons has been building ties to businesses and gunning for students with high SAT scores. He's trying to give each group what it wants: scholarships and internships for students, and well-educated minority hires for the companies.
Under Ammons, enrollment numbers and SAT averages moved up. A building expansion got under way, including a $15 million grant to build a new biotechnology training program. NCCU had its first clean audit in 23 years."

Corporations, Foundations, and Individuals Salute UNCF's President and CEO William H. Gray, III for 13 years of Service: "NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- During the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) 60th annual awards dinner at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, corporations, foundations, and individuals announced special gifts in honor of UNCF's retiring president and CEO, William H. Gray, III.

Microsoft announced a software grant in the amount of $5 million. The software will be distributed in 2005 and will support UNCF's efforts to strengthen technology access and infrastructure at member colleges and universities. The Microsoft Corporation has contributed nearly $100 million in cash and software to UNCF initiatives over the past five years."

Family.org - CitizenLink - FNIF News - Single-Sex Public Education Mulled: "Department of Education eyes giving local school districts the option to offer separate classrooms for boys and girls.

The U.S. Education Department is considering a change to its regulations forbidding public schools to offer single-sex classroom instruction.



If the change is approved after a 45-day public comment period, local school districts would be able to teach boys and girls separately, as long as comparable classes are available to both genders, according to department spokeswoman Susan Aspey."

2004 Tylenol(R) Scholarships Totaling $250,000 Now Available: "Students are now invited to apply for the 2004 Tylenol Scholarships. This year's grants, including 10 top awards of $10,000 each, will total $250,000 going to 160 outstanding students pursuing health-related careers. Interested students can find information and download applications on the web site at www.tylenol.com"