Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Matching Book Grants

The Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) has increased the size of the matching grants available to $20,000.00 per school. A school can now order $40,000.00 worth of books and pay only $20,000.00. (Any amount up to $20,000.00 will be matched.)
Here are the details: The Matching Book Grant Program offers Guided Reading and Independent Reading Collections. Guided Reading Collections consist of 6 copies each of 24 titles (144 books total). Independent Reading Collections consist of one copy each of 144 titles. With each set of Guided Reading and/or Independent Reading Collections purchased at the regular price, an additional set of your choice will be included free of charge.
Matching Book Grants allow your school to double its purchasing power. This is a limited time offer that requires no special screening or applications. Offer expires March 31st, 2013.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Electorial College Infographics

http://www.kidsdiscover.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElectoralCollege3.pdf

Earth Science Week

AGI Press Releases Related to Earth Science Week

The AGI Outreach and Communications Program, established in 2000, focuses on increasing understanding of the important contributions the earth sciences make in the lives of people throughout the world. The Outreach Program also works to improve the flow of geoscience information to the news media, policy-makers, AGI Member Societies, and the geoscience community. Below, you will find links to the 2012 AGI press releases related to Earth Science Week.

2012 Earth Science Week News Releases
National Fossil Day to be Held During Earth Science Week 2012
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the National Park Service (NPS) invite you to participate in the third annual National Fossil Day on October 17, 2012 during Earth Science Week (October 14-20). National Fossil Day brings together paleontologists, educators, and students from across the country to participate in fossil-related events and activities in parks, classrooms, and online!
Posted 10/01/2012

Curriki - October 2012

Curriki - October 2012