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The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced $229,722 in annual fall grant awards will be distributed for 85 projects in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset and Indiana counties. Many of the 2020 Fall Grants address ongoing needs arising from the pandemic in the region. For example, as Greater Johnstown School District prepares to begin a fully remote learning model next month, Alternative Community Resources Program Inc. is planning to open a new Adolescent Advocacy Center to provide internet access for any student who needs it. Internet access as well as computer tablets and educational staff will be available through the new program at ACRP’s 317 Power St., Cambria City location. The Adolescent Advocacy Center is made possible by a $7,500 CFA fall 2020 grant.  ACRP President and Executive Director Frank Janakovic did not set a firm opening date for the program, saying it will be advertised as soon as ACRP has Chromebooks for students to use and a plan that minimiz...

WILKES-BARRE — The King’s College Athletic Training Program will switch from a bachelor of science to a master’s degree program, thanks to approval by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the school announced Monday. Accredited at the bachelor level since 2001, the new master’s in Sports Athletic Training (MSAT) program will be accessible for students with a bachelor of science in exercise science, kinesiology or a health science field from King’s or another accredited institution. Alternatively, first year students in the Exercise Science-Pre-Athletic Training Track can work their way into a “3+2” program at the end of their third year In the latter method, students who qualify would be accepted into the MSAT program at the end of their third year. year four would also become year 1 in the MSAT program, allowing students to graduate with their bachelor degree that year and complete the master’s degree the following year, earning two degrees in five years....

The Indianola School Board meets in regular session Monday evening. The board will discuss the Return to Learn Plan, consider the year-round education program for the next two years, elect new board officers, and consider the continuation of the bond refunding series. The board will also hear reports from the technology, policy, and facilities committees. The meeting begins at 5:30pm in the boardroom of the District Administration Building.

The Sugar Museum’s Rachel Buland fills lending kits for its virtual program. — THE SUGAR MUSEUM photo The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum announces a virtual education program opportunity for Maui’s 2nd-grade classes. With Maui’s schools being challenged this year by the COVID-19 pandemic, and field trips unlikely, the Sugar Museum has developed lending kits for teachers to use in the classroom. These kits are filled with learning materials, crafts and games that teach children about our sugar plantation heritage and how it has shaped our current island society. Instructions are included and the museum’s website has instructional videos and materials. Museum Director Jill Pridemore says, “Although our program has needed to adapt during these changing times, we are excited to announce a modified program that takes into account the needs of schools to social distance and provides opportunities for virtual curriculum.” The Sugar Museum’s education program, which began in 1990, t...

The Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad and Global Education program at College of DuPage recently launched "Going Places," a new video series highlighting travelers in locations throughout the world. Maren McKellin, Manager of Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad and Global Education at the College, said "Going Places" came about as a contrast to the program's Global Chats series, which features COD experts addressing COVID-19's impact. She said the new series provides a way for the program to stay connected to students and faculty.                                                                                ...

ANGOLA — Ambassador Enterprises has provided a $25,000 grant to Trine University to equip a new Montessori Teacher Education Program classroom. Ambassador Enterprises, Fort Wayne, believes this is an important investment to help prepare teachers to positively impact early education in Indiana, a news release said. The classroom, located in Shambaugh Hall on Trine’s main campus, will include maple, open-shelving for materials, audiovisual equipment, a large markerboard and tables and chairs for adult learners. The classroom will also contain a complete set of early childhood Montessori materials to include hands-on activities for subject areas, cultural curriculum, arts, sensorial exploration and practical life activities. “We are grateful for this generous support from Ambassador Enterprises and look forward to the positive impact this funding will have on future generations of educators and students,” said Anthony Kline, dean of Trine University’s Franks School of Educatio...

ANGOLA — Ambassador Enterprises has provided a $25,000 grant to Trine University to equip a new Montessori Teacher Education Program classroom. Ambassador Enterprises, Fort Wayne, believes this is an important investment to help prepare teachers to positively impact early education in Indiana, a news release said. The classroom, located in Shambaugh Hall on Trine's main campus, will include maple, open-shelving for materials, audiovisual equipment, a large markerboard and tables and chairs for adult learners. The classroom will also contain a complete set of early childhood Montessori materials to include hands-on activities for subject areas, cultural curriculum, arts, sensorial exploration and practical life activities. "We are grateful for this generous support from Ambassador Enterprises and look forward to the positive impact this funding will have on future generations of educators and students," said Anthony Kline, dean of Trine University's Franks School ...

GADSDEN STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS PAINTING CLASSES Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering four holiday painting classes at its East Broad Campus. The classes will be taught by Kelly Farley with Lookout Mountain Goats Crafts and Painting in Attalla. Participants have four classes to choose from.  The first painting class will be Nov. 17. The project is three pumpkins stacked on each other and painted on a 10″ x 48″ board. The cost is $50. A second class also requires painting on a board and will be held on Nov. 19. The subject of the painting is a snowman. The cost is $50. Those attending the Nov. 17 course are encouraged to attend the second class and paint the snowman on the back of the board. Both classes are $90. A third class is planned for Dec. 1 and includes a choice between painting a church or an angel on a 16″ x 20″ canvas. The cost is $45. The final class is Dec. 3 and includes a choice of painting a snowman or a...

Mount Marty University is officially accepting applications for the Master’s of Education in Curriculum Instruction program at its Watertown location. “We are so excited that MMU will once again be offering the Master’s of Education program in curriculum and instruction on our Watertown campus starting summer of 2021,” said Kim Bellum, Watertown location director. Mount Marty-Watertown previously offered this program exclusively to the Watertown School District and Lake Area Tech instructors. This time, the opportunity is available to all teachers who are looking to take another step forward in their education and engage in meaningful professional development. The M.Ed. program in curriculum and instruction helps teachers stay up-to-date on recent trends and current research. While in the program, teachers will use their own classroom as the basis for their research, working with peers and professionals to design research projects that meet individual and specific needs. ...

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. College of DuPage Global Education Program Launches New Video Series Highlighting Travel Experiences Around the Globe The Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad and Global Education program at College of DuPage recently launched "Going Places," a new video series highlighting travelers in locations throughout the world. View the Going Places video series. Subscribe Maren McKellin, Manager of Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad and Global Education at the College, said "Going Places" came about as a contrast to the program's Global Chats series, which features COD experts addressing COVID-19's impact. She said the new series provides a way for the program to stay connected to students and faculty. "Not being able to travel has given us the chance to reflect on what we have done in the program in the past and what we're lo...

Volunteers in the program help youth raise their academic standards and develop a positive sense of self. Volunteers from businesses in WAVE Country help students learn about different careers that may hold some interest for them. The clusters include arts, business, communications, computers, education, engineering, health and medical, and law and government.

WINCHESTER — The party was held in October. The cheque presentation took place in March. And COVID-19 has delayed the official announcement until now. But we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to say thank you to the generous women of Iroquois! Spearheaded by Candace Latulippe and Evonne Delegarde, the event was called ‘Sugar Babies’ and it had a lively rock-and-roll theme.  In all, $717 was raised for WDMH’s Diabetes Education Program. The ladies-only event was held at the Iroquois Legion and all reports say it was a wonderful evening. Funds were raised through ticket sales, a 50/50 draw, and raffles. Guests competed in a variety of games and even enjoyed serenades from Elvis himself! “Candace and Evonne have done a number of events like this for various charities and the WDMH Foundation is honoured to be included,” noted Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail & Events.  “Events like these, organized by generous community members, really make a difference and we are gra...

WORCESTER – Quinsigamond Community College has received a $450,000 state grant for its adult learner program, Future Focus, the school announced this week. The Adult Education Transition to Community College grant, awarded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will be split over three years. It is the maximum amount awarded for that particular grant, according to the college. Started in 2010, Quinsigamond’s Future Focus program helps adult students from adult basic education programs – including those with a GED or HiSET high school equivalency – get on a direct pathway to earning a degree or certificate. The initiative provides free tuition, books and supplies, career and academic advising, and other support as they transition to higher education. "Those in our community who are underrepresented and underserved have benefited greatly from our Future Focus program," QCC President Luis Pedraja said. "Increasing the award amount will enable us to assi...

COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our lives. Many children in need of early education have found themselves at home without an option in the crucial months before they begin kindergarten. In order to make sure children are prepared for that first day of school, Waterford.org is providing the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Path to any Texas child entering kindergarten this fall whose family falls 200% or below the poverty line. This program aims to support the students and families who have been affected by COVID-19 either through personal economic hardship or due to the closure of many PreK and Head Start options. Waterford.org is a national early education nonprofit with a mission to achieve universal literacy through access, equity and parent empowerment. The organization received charitable donations to provide the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Path to 3,500 families across Texas this summer at no cost. The personalized online program will be used 25 minutes a day,...

NISKAYUNA -- Parents and staff members of a Niskayuna special education program for older students learning how to work and live independently are urging the school board and district officials to not move the program from downtown Schenectady to the high school. As part of a litany of budget cuts, district officials proposed ending the $30,000 annual lease with SUNY Schenectady to house the district's Community Transition Program at the college's Center City building. The program, which has 12 students, serves youth with special needs who have aged past traditional high school but still receive school district services until they are 21. The specialized program, which splits student time between classroom instruction and job placements, draws some students from other districts in the region. Parents and teacher aides involved in the program, though, have argued the proposed change of location would fundamentally alter the character of the program and diminish the service it ...

The Klein ISD Board of Trustees met in an April 27 virtual emergency meeting to discuss updates on upcoming construction and renovation projects for the district. (Courtesy Klein ISD) Klein ISD board members approved the construction of a new center for the district's Therapeutic Education Program, along with other renovations, in an emergency virtual board meeting April 27. The $11.9 million project will demolish the existing Teaching and Learning Center, which is located at 4411 Louetta Road, Spring, to serve as the site for the new Therapeutic Education Program center. The project will also include minor renovations to KISD's central office building, located at 7200 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, and fund the addition of temporary buildings at the central office site to relocate Teaching and Learning Center employees. To view the project's executive summary, click here. The project will be incorporated into the budget for the 2015 bond, a $498.1 million bond approved by...

NEW YORK CITY: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Hamilton have announced the launch of EduHam at Home, a free digital program for students and their families to explore the world of Hamilton and America’s founding era together. “Out of everything that has come from Hamilton , I am most proud of EduHam and of the students who have created their own incredible work from primary sources,” said Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in a statement. “I’m thrilled that we can make Hamilton learning a family experience, led by the students at home during this unprecedented time.” Hamilton Education Program student performers in Los Angeles, Calif., courtesy of the Gilder Lehrman Institute. The program, recommended for students in grades 6 through 12, provides an American history curriculum introducing students to the people, events, and documents of the 18th century. Upon registration, participants will be able to access video clips from Hamilton performed by...

During the 2020 Adult Education Conference and Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Leadership Institute held recently in Atlanta, Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program was awarded the Distinguished Test Center Performance Award by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The award reflects the number of GNTC testers who passed all four parts of the GED® test in Fiscal Year 2019. The center saw 628 students complete all four portions of the test during Fiscal Year 19, around a 10 percent increase from the previous year. According to Latanya Overby, TCSG director of the High School Equivalency Program, the award recognizes GED® Testing Programs in each of the three categories serving test-takers. The award was based on the testing center’s volume of test-takers completing all four tests – also known as completers – and its percentage of growth in completers from the previous year.  “First and foremost, we have a great ...

The Tulsa Public Schools Parent Indian Education Committee endorsed the district’s latest proposal to reorganize its Indian Education Program during a virtual meeting Tuesday evening. With the committee’s approval, district officials will bring the overhauled proposal before the Board of Education next week. Board members won’t vote on the changes until May 4. The initial recommendation involved eliminating the program’s seven resource advisers and replacing them with three student specialists — a move that brought intense backlash from Native stakeholders and tribes. Opponents lambasted the district for seeking to eliminate federally funded positions and operating outside the purview of the parent committee overseeing the program’s grant funding. Last month, TPS announced three new reorganization proposals and asked for the public’s input in an online survey. None called for replacing the resource adviser positions or reducing the number of positions below six. Those p...