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News
Survey Reveals Most Are Unaware of Media Ownership Debate
Nearly three-quarters of Americans have heard "nothing at all" about the
current debate on media ownership, according to results of a recent poll by
the Project for Excellence in Journalism and the Pew Research Center for the
People and the Press. The Federal Communications Commission is
considering dramatic changes to rules governing corporation ownership of
media outlets, with the final decision expected in May.
http://www.journalism.org/resources/research/reports/fccsurvey/default.asp
Research Identifies Critical Actions to Sustain Ed Tech
"The Sustainability Challenge: Taking Ed-Tech to the Next Level" is a new
report from the Benton Foundation and EDC/Center for Children and
Technology, edited by Norris Dickard. The authors promote ten actions
necessary to sustain technology infrastructure in schools and make
recommendations for developing technology plans at a time of reduced
funding levels.
http://www.benton.org/Library/sustainability/sus_challenge.html
Public Regards Internet as Important Educational Tool
A UCLA study has found that Americans increasingly consider the Internet a
valuable information source, with a striking 97 percent of 12- to 18-year
olds, and the vast majority of adults, using the Internet. Survey
respondents have also grown more skeptical of online content, leading
educators to emphasize the need for teaching learners how to evaluate as
well as to search for information.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryalert.cfm?ArticleID=4215
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Grants and Awards
Candle Foundation Grants for Projects
Non-profit organizations are invited to apply for grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to
support projects related to Community Investment, Education and
Information Dissemination, Hunger and Homelessness, and Preventive
Healthcare. Deadline is May 1.
http://www.candle.com/www1/cnd/portal/CNDportal_Channel_Master/0,2258,
2683_2923,00.html
Coming Up Taller Awards to
Community Programs
The 6th Annual Coming Up Taller Awards will
honor community arts and
humanities programs that inspire creativity and community involvement on
the part of young people. Each winning program receives national attention
and a $10,000 cash award. Nominations are due April 4.
http://www.cominguptaller.org/awards.html
International Paper Environmental Education Award
This $10,000 grant award will be presented to an educator who uses an
innovative approach to foster student achievement and awareness of "the
linkage between environmental protection and economic growth."
Nominations are due April 7.
http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2331
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Info
Measuring What Works in Afterschool
Two new papers, commissioned by The Children's Roundtable at the
Brookings Institution, address the impact of afterschool programs. "The
Growth in After-School Programs and Their Impact" by Rob Hollister
documents the effectiveness of certain afterschool programs. The second
paper, "Determining 'What Works' in Social Programs and Social Policies:
Toward a More Inclusive Knowledge Base," by Lisbeth Schorr, explains the
need to diversify approaches to implementing programs in order to better
achieve desired community-wide outcomes. [Middleweb]
http://www.brook.edu/es/research/projects/cr/cr.htm
TAPPED IN Online Learning Chats
For an international community of educators, TAPPED IN offers professional
development services and resources, including real-time discussions. Log in for
free to join these and other upcoming conversations:
The Big6: Moving Every Child
Ahead--an alternative approach to the goals of No Child Left Behind, 9:00-
10:00pm EST, March 18; Library of Congress Learning Page: Her Story/Women's
History, 8:00-9:00pm EST, March 20; Global Project-Based Learning: Implications
for World Peace, 9:00-10:00pm EST. [wwwedu]
http://www.tappedin.org
Case Studies in Youth Development at the State and Local Level
The February issue of Youth Today features
two stories on the ways that
officials and agencies are striving to meet
the needs of youth. "Youth
Development: It's the Law" tells how Connecticut has come to mandate
capacity building and cross-agency collaboration as
part of a state-wide
youth development initiative. "Rural Youth Workers
Suppress Yawning
Gaps" shares examples of programs based at school, home,
church, and
reservation that are overcoming obstacles to engage rural youth.
http://www.youthtoday.org/youthtoday/edmenu.html
Illinois After-School Initiative Task Force Report
Charged with studying the state of afterschool in Illinois and developing a
strategic plan, the 2002 Task Force has produced a report that likely has
relevance for policymakers, educators, and program directors around the
country. Among its findings, the Task Force asserts that staff is "perhaps
the single most important ingredient to an effective program," and need
ongoing professional development.
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/pdf/afterschool.pdf
Together in Excellence Conference
The 17th annual TIE Conference will take place April 6-8, in Rapid City,
South Dakota. Sessions offer educators demonstrations and training in
technology integration and leadership development.
http://www.tie.net/conference/
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Ideas
Make a Mosaic
For artists 5 to 19 years old, the Mosaics of Life competition invites original
artwork, computer-based or otherwise, in one of the Doors to Diplomacy
categories, such as Leadership Traits, Peace and Democracy, and Arts and
Culture. Entries must be submitted in digital format by April 21. [wwwedu]
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/programs/mosaics/
Play, Create, and Recreate!
This imaginative online playhouse, developed by the Lemelson Center for the
Study of Invention and Innovation, invites users to draw a picture, compose
a story, solve a puzzle, and more. Beyond these interactive games for "players"
of all ages, features include the histories of famous and not-so-famous inventors
and video interviews with child development experts on the essential role of play
in learning. [EdInfo]
http://www.si.edu/lemelson/centerpieces/iap/index.html
We welcome your feedback!
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