We would like to take this opportunity to update everyone on the RET activities and workshops during the first and second quarter.
Find attached a newsletter that provides information on the workshops conducted by the FIRST Pre-Academy team.
Please know that...
"President Obama today named 85 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The educators will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year."
"With the job market inching toward recovery, most of America's collective attention is set squarely on there here and now. But signs of a coming shortage of skilled American workers have begun to draw concern from leaders in the public and private sectors, and for good reason."
Location: President William McKinley High School Library
Date: April 11, 2011
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Please RSVP to Mary Cress at mcress@aan.com by April 1, though walk-ins are welcomed. Workshop is free.
Description: Thi...
NASA wants to share with you an exciting professional development internship opportunity for teachers. This unique program, developed by NASA, will offer 32 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) middle and high school teachers a rare opportunity to work beside NASA engineer...
From the Honolulu Star Advertiser:
With its economy sputtering, Hawaii is in the perfect position to foster healthier residents at less cost, says Health Director-designate Dr. Neal Palafox.
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From Honolulu Star Advertiser:
Half of Hawaii eighth-graders and nearly 40 percent of fourth-graders in public schools tested "below basic" proficiency in science on a national assessment, according to results released yesterday.
...From MSNBC.COM:
WASHINGTON — NASA kicked off the first of a yearlong series of meetings in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to encourage the public to provide innovative technological ideas and insights that could influence the f...