Education News

Program Provides Scholarships

Thomas, Chava — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0500

Outlet: Argonaut (Idaho)

Jose Alcocer is a University of Idaho graduate student who has won international awards for his work with fungal genetics. He is a first generation student, and when his two older brothers received help to come to UI from the College Assistance M

American Cancer Society Announces 2010-11 Scholarship Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:03:00 -0500

Outlet: Ritzville Adams County Journal

The American Cancer Society recently announced the kick-off of its 2010-2011 Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program. The program gives young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue their post-secondary education. According to Randi Cres

Lewiston Teacher Named 2010 Idaho Teacher of the Year

McGrath, Melissa — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:44:00 -0500

Outlet: Idaho State Department of Education

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announced Tuesday a Lewiston teacher has been honored as the 2010 Idaho Teacher of the Year. Kelli Smith of Sacajawea Junior High School in Lewiston has served as a math teacher for seven years. As Ida

Learning math the fun way: Elementary students take first run at new math education exhibits

Amaro, Yesenia — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0500

Outlet: Moscow Pullman Daily News

Joanna Ngo, deep in concentration, used her fingers to count while solving a math problem. "It's two because two plus three equals five," the 9-year-old told one of her classmates. Ngo was among several fourth- and second-graders at Franklin

Self-Reinvention Nation

thibault, marie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:29:00 -0500

Outlet: Forbes - Online

People aren't waiting until New Year's to resolve to make big changes anymore. They want to reinvent themselves now, according to the results of a recent survey. The economic downturn has left many with a desire to find new routes to financial indepe