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2012 Science And Engineering Apprenticeship Program Application Now Open

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, wh

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U.s. Representative Donna Edwards Hosts 3rd Annual College And Career Fair

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
U.S. Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will hold her 3rd Annual College and Career Fair, “Planning for Future Success:  Helping High School and Middle School Students Plan for Future Educational and Career Opportunities.”  The fair  will be held on Saturday, November 5,  2011 at the Silver Spring Civic Center located at 1 Veteran’s Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Workshops on financial aid, maximizing in

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Listen And Learn: Education And Parental Involvement

Friday, September 23rd, 2011
On Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. the U.S. Department of Education will host a "Listen and Learn" briefing entitled: Education and Parental Involvement from a Parent's Perspective.  From more than 40 years of research we now know that there is a positive, lasting impact of family engagement on student achievement. The Department of Education has seen the best practices used to recruit, train, and engage families in the

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Save The Date: 26th Annual School Development Program

Friday, August 26th, 2011
First introduced in two low-achieving schools in 1968, over the years the School Development Program has been implemented in hundreds of schools in more than 20 states, the District of Columbia, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, England, and Ireland. Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, the Program Retreat returns to Prince George's County for another year. The SDP provides the organizational, m

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The Wave Of The Future

Monday, August 22nd, 2011
As Prince George's County Schools start back August 22, state leaders are engaging in discussions about how education can position the state and its respective counties for growth in the future.  Elected officials and educators say the state is on track to become a home base for cybersecurity, the science behind protecting personal and governmental information from online attacks. The answer, in part, they say is educating more students and cir

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Local Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Conference For Students

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Ernest Everett Just Foundation is hosting its Annual Meeting and Student Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference on July 25-26 for students in grades 8 - 12. The conference is designed to encourage careers in science, engineering, or math, assist students in finding colleges and scholarships, and assist in finding professional opportunities. The event will take place at the Ernest Everett Middle School, 1300 Campus Way Nort

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Author Talk: Book Discussion And Signing

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
The DC Public Library will host a discussion and book signing where attendees will have the opportunity to meet Award-winning Poets Lamont B. Steptoe and Sandra Turner-Barnes. The event will take place on Monday July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G street NW, Washington DC. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/3l2fe3v.  

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Prince George’s County Public Schools To Hold Back To School Fair

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Prince George’s County Public Schools will hold its Inaugural Back to School Fair for all students, parents, teachers, staff, community leaders, and county agencies. The Back to School Fair will provide the opportunity to purchase school uniforms and school supplies, on site student registration, and important information about what each school has to offer. The event will take place at Eleanor Roosevelt High School on Saturday, August 20 from

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Intern At The White House

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
The White House Internship Program is now accepting applications for Spring 2012! The hands-on program gives young leaders the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office while developing leadership skills and engaging in public service. The deadline to apply is September 11, 2011. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/435okfz.

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The Office Of Safe And Drug-free Schools To Host National Conference

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
The Office of State and Drug-Free Schools will host its National Conference August 8-10 at the Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745. The conference entitled, “Making the Connection: Creating and Maintaining Conditions for Learning” will feature sessions focused on youth alcohol and drug abuse prevention, bullying and cyber bullying, and violence prevention in schools. Registration is free and the deadline t

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