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News

The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning Nominations
"The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, consisting of
seven organizations in support of the U.S. Department of Education, is
developing models, tools, and assistance afterschool programs need to
offer high-quality research-based academic content while attracting high
levels of student participation... The National Partnership is now asking for
assistance in locating afterschool programs with possible exemplary or
promising practices in homework help/tutoring and/or technology... Return
completed nomination forms by September 1, 2005."
URL: http://www.sedl.org/afterschool/work_news.html
Referred by: Promising Practices in Afterschool

Utilities Looking to Fast New Broadband over Power Lines
By Wade Goodwyn, Morning Edition, August 16, 2005 - "Utility companies
are savoring the market for a new technology that allows high-speed Web
access through existing electrical outlets. The Federal Communications
Commission has given its approval." [audio]
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4801446

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Funding

Starbucks Foundation Offers Funding for Youth Literacy Programs
"Through its Giving Voice program, the Starbucks Foundation, a
philanthropic vehicle of the Starbucks Coffee Company, will fund programs
for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action
in the communities where they live."
URL: http://www.starbucks.com/foundation/
Referred by: Foundation Center

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Resources

Media Arts Conference Opportunity
"The National Alliance for Media Arts & Culture (NAMAC) 17th Conference &
25th Anniversary Celebration is happening September 28 through October
2, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA. Join this call to action: An opportunity to
affiliate, activate and put meaning to the media arts as a practice of
freedom."
URL: http://www.takingliberties2005.org/
Referred by: CTCNet

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Activities

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