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Monthly Archives: September 2012
US News and World Report Names Three Member Campuses to List of Top Universities and Colleges for Service-Learning
Congratulations to Duke University, Elon University and UNC-Chapel Hill for making the 2013 list of “stellar examples of service learning!” These same three institutions also made the 2012 list. US News and World Report publishes annual rankings of universities and colleges from around the world. For the complete listing, please visit: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/serving-learning-programs
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Guilford County School District’s Service-Learning Efforts Featured in Congressional Hill Briefing on September 13th
Guilford County School District (Greensboro, N.C.) is a model for success in student achievement. As a large, diverse school district, Guilford County Schools has increased its graduation rate 9% over the past six years. In the past three years, the number of low-performing schools has fallen, and the number of high-performing schools has nearly doubled. Most importantly, students are being … Continue Reading
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National Service Programs Manager, Jump Start
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students and community volunteers to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven curriculum, these children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school, setting them on a path to close the achievement gap before it is too late. Join us … Continue Reading
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2012 Presidential & Vice Presidential Debate Schedule
The dates and venues have been announced for the 2012 Presidential debates between President Obama and Mitt Romney. The date for the Vice Presidential debate between Vice President Biden and Paul Ryan has also been announced. October 3, 2012 – Presidential Topic: Domestic policy Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour … Continue Reading
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