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NSF-Funded “Design Squad Nation” Wins Emmy
Posted by on August 14, 2012 at 3:24 PM EDTThe interactive web site for the PBS series “Design Squad Nation” took home an Emmy in June for “outstanding new approaches” in children’s daytime television. An extension into broadband media by the producers of the WGBH TV show, the website serves as a destination for creative ‘tweens and teens that encourages youth to “dream big,” be creative, solve problems and make things that help people.
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Saying Yes to PTA Involvement
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 11:19 AM EDTAs a parent, educator and PTA advocate, Ana Chapman is committed to enriching children’s lives. She is currently serving as Ohio PTA Director of Communications, as well as President of Grindstone Elementary PTA in Berea, Ohio.
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Securing a Brighter Future for Our Nation's Most Precious Resource
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 11:09 AM EDTWithin her community, Melissa Kicklighter is member of several coalitions, task forces and committees that focus on strengthening health, education and welfare services for children and schools.
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Providing the Support that All Our Children Need and Deserve
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 11:08 AM EDTAs a 30 year child welfare and foster parent advocate, Sam Macer works in partnership and collaboration with state and local agencies to helps raise awareness of the value of PTA in the state effort to provide the best possible educational outcomes for all of Maryland’s children.
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Bringing the Change
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 11:01 AM EDTCalvin Endo works with all the principals on the Westside of Oahu and the Wai’anae Leeward Community College, Hawaii State PTSA Board Member and recently is involved with Hui for Excellence in Education (HE’E) - a statewide coalition of diverse stakeholders committed to working collaboratively to identify opportunities to improve public education in Hawaii.
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Helping a Nation of Children
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM EDTSharon Whitworth has been a PTA advocate for all children for over 36 years and is currently serving as project lead of a National PTA grant to educate parents and the community about the common core standards. Through her leadership, her team has educated over 9,000 parents and community members since October, 2011.
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Cultivating a Wholesome Education
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 10:51 AM EDTUnder Carlina Brown's leadership, Rainier Beach High School's PTA program has made many efforts to improve the quality of the curriculum.
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Bright Futures for All Children
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 10:49 AM EDTDeirdre Pierce helped advocate for the total renovation of her neighborhood high school, including a new Career and Technology wing and an auditorium. The success of her efforts resulted in the local school board allocating funds for all high schools to have the same.
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Parental Involvement in Schools: The Key to Our Children's Success
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM EDTWhile serving on the Bunker Hill Elementary School PTA, Janelle Sperry secured grants for paving a track and basketball court, library grant which included new computer equipment, books and resource materials, and an Outdoor Science and Nature Center.
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Engaged Parents Can Help Strengthen Our Schools
Posted by on August 9, 2012 at 10:15 AM EDTAs the proud mother of three, Emily Sack has always placed importance on being active her children’s school. Volunteering at the school and in classrooms give her an opportunity to interact with other parents, the faculty, school administrators and, most important, the children.
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