The National Society for the Gifted and Talented is offering $10,000 in scholarships for its summer programs. Deadline for applications is April 1. Students can download theapplication at www.nsgt.org/ scholarships.asp and winners will be notified April 15. For more details, call 1-800-572- 6748, or e-mail info@nsgt.org.
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A Sylvan Learning Center now located in the Stanwood area, offers house rules for “digital” kids and the tech-toys they got for Christmas. Learn more from Patrick Lofy, 629- 9989, or sylvan235@sylvannw.com.
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The local chapter of the American Association of University Women is offering two or three scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. To be eligible, applicants must be residents of the Stanwood/Camano Island/Arlington area, or, they must be graduates of Stanwood, Lincoln Hill, Lakewood or Arlington high schools. Applicants must have completed at least two...
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We know how important and how expensive a good education has become. College students graduate with an average $24,000 debt. (Thirty years ago it was near zero). At the same time, high school diplomas no longer provide a ticket to the middle class; more than ever before, advanced training is critical to finding and...
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More than 1,000 music teachers are in Yakima this weekend for the association’s annual state conference – and to celebrate the group’s 75th birthday. About 1,600 of the state’s best student musicians are also in town to perform a series of concerts beginning today. via Local News | Increased HS grad courses mean less...
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The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation announces there are more than 80 scholarships available this year to local students and families. These scholarships apply to people living within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District. The application deadline for the high school scholarships is March 9. For additional information, contact the foundation, 629-6878, s-caf.org, or write...
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All students in grades K-12 who live in Snohomish County and Camano Island are eligible to enter an art contest celebrating electricity for PUD of Snohomish County. Students are asked to design a poster that shows one of their favorite ways to use electricity. Artwork must be original and created by the student. It...
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A superintendent in Oregon explains the reasons why a shift to a four-day school week works well for students, teachers, and families. Start with better academic performance. via The four-day school week: why less really is more | Crosscut.com.
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Summit Academy will have an open house and information night Wed, Feb. 15, 6-7 p.m. Current students will discuss how project-based learning and a rigorous, college readiness curriculum combine to inspire them. A short film will demonstrate how transformative this education reform model is. Now enrolling K-6, growing to K-12 at 7430 276th St...
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Two proposals to change the way Washington state evaluates teachers were back in play Tuesday in Olympia after being blocked last week by the leaders of Legislature’s education committees. via Local News | Wash. teacher evaluation bills come back to life | Seattle Times Newspaper.
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