61. NYPIRG NYPIRG Applauds Legislative Joint Budget Agreement On Higher education NYPIRG is new york State’s largest research and advocacy nonprofit organization http://www.nypirg.org/

News for September 19-21, 2005 Inaudible Announcements in Subways Are Endangering Riders, Critics Say Senate Votes to Limit Gas Tax Campaign Sign on I-287? Depends Who You Ask Reform Groups Urge Yes Vote on Budget Question ... NY Community Colleges Boost Tuition Again; NYPIRG Urges State and Local Govt to Ensure Access to Affordable Higher Ed REPORT: Vote Yes on Budget Reform: The November 2005 Budget Reform Amemdment VICTORY! New York City Adopts Plan to Curtail Pesticide Use REPORT Easy Money: How Congress Could Increase Federal Student Aid Funding at No Additional Cost to Taxpayers Contact us Impaired memory and vision. Stunted language development. Poor attention span. Impaired fine motor coordination. These are some of the devastating effects of mercury poisoning, a growing threat to American children. Click here to read more. “Campaign Contributions and Ethics"

62. Center For Civic Innovation At The Manhattan Institute Deja Vu All Over Again The Right Way to Cure new york’s Looming Budget Gap CCI’s work on education reform focuses on improving two main reforms of http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cci.htm

Site Navigation Support M.I. Scholars' Articles M.I. Issues Subscribe to City Journal Board of Trustees Staff Directory Links M.I. Book Catalog Internship Opportunities Join email updates HOME ABOUT MI CCI CLP ... CONTACT NEW CENTER: Recent CCI Publications: Civic Report 45: The Cost of Their Intentions 2005: An Analysis of the Democratic Mayoral Candidates' Spending and Tax Proposals Nicole Gelinas MI Conference Series 11: Whither Welfare Reform? Lessons from the Wisconsin Experience Education Working Paper 9: The Effect of Residential School Choice on Public High School Graduation Rates Civic Bulletin 38: Do Charter Schools Help Their Students? Caroline Hoxby Education Working Paper 8: Public High School Graduation and College-Readiness Rates: 1991–2002 Civic Report 44: Child Poverty and Welfare Reform: Stay the Course Education Working Paper 7: An Evaluation of Florida’s Program to End Social Promotion Civic Bulletin 37: The Miami Renaissance: A Road Map for Urban Leadership The Honorable Manuel Diaz Education Working Paper 6: The Teachability Index: Can Disadvantaged Students Learn?

63. NWA Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants The NWA education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word It will also help them reach the new york State Learning Standards in Math, http://www.nwas.org/solhirsch.html

National Weather Association (NWA) SOL HIRSCH EDUCATION FUND GRANTS Five or more $500 grants are available annually from the NWA for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology. Applications are due by 1 August each year. The NWA Education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word to teachers in grades K-12 that $500 grants are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology. The teachers selected will be able to use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Five grants or more are possible each year thanks to the many members who have contributed to this fund in honor of Sol Hirsch who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years. Completed applications are due to the Education Committee by 1 August each year. To Apply for the NWA Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Teachers, program directors, school district supervisors and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K-12 students in meteorology may submit an application. The application will consist of a NWA cover form and a two-page proposal.

64. NYSACRA :: Serving People With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families! BI-PARTISAN BILL FOR new MEDICAID HCBS STATE PLAN OPTION INTRODUCED new york State Association of Community and Residential agencies http://www.nysacra.org/

@import url("themes/NYSACRA/style/style.css"); QBPATH='/javascript'; VISUAL=0; SECURE=1; Sep 24, 2005 - 04:26 AM Login/Create an account Home Forums NYS-OPTS ... Web Links Action Center Navigation Main Areas About Us Membership Info Publications NYS-OPTS ... Vendor Links User Your Account Forums Photo Gallery Logout ... Careers User's Login Username Password Remember me New User? Sign Up! Log in Problems? Preferred Products Colonial Insurance I Wear Eyewear NYSACRA/IAC Capital Finance Program Sponsors ADVOCATING FOR AGENCIES THAT SERVE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES NYSACRA is a statewide not-for-profit association that provides advocacy, education, information, technical assistance, public policy analysis, and networking experiences to agencies that offer community living opportunities and supports to people with disabilities and their families. In 2005, NYSACRA celebrates 28 years of outstanding service to its members and people with disabilities throughout New York State. Click here to learn about NYSACRA Memberships September 16, 2005 - EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE ENHANCEMENTS Join the forum!

65. U.S. State, Regional, And Territory Contacts & Resources In Education Nevada, new Hampshire, new Jersey, new Mexico, new york, North Carolina State Transition Contact A state education agency staff member assigned http://www.ncset.org/stateresources/default.asp

Site Index Site Tour Enter term(s) to search NCSET E-News or WWW Search Tips Here you can find transition-related resources and education-related office contact information for states and territories in the United States. NEW State Transition Resources Contacts by U.S. State or Territory All Contacts Around the U.S. View Contacts by U.S. State or Territory For more information about each contact (who they are, why you would contact them, etc.), click on the corresponding "about" link. Fields with are mandatory. 1. Select the contact(s): Select one or more State Transition Contact ( Who? Regional Resource Center Contacts ( Who? State Director of Special Education ( Who? Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Part B Contacts ( Who? Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Transition Contact ( Who? State Director of Vocational Rehabilitation ( Who?

66. National League For Nursing - NLN Membership Information: Main Menu education Agency Membership Application available in .PDF Download PDF Reader NLN • 61 Broadway • new york, NY 10006 • 800669-1656 212-363-5555 http://www.nln.org/membership/

Membership Membership Information Membership Benefits Membership Applications Individual Membership Education Agency Membership Healthcare Agency Membership Allied/Public Agency Membership ... Constituent League Index Constituent League Websites Alabama Connecticut Florida Michigan ... Membership > NLN Membership Information: Main Menu NLN Membership Information Frequently Asked Questions about membership Membership Benefits Individual Membership Education Agency Membership ... Advisory Councils Mem bership Benefits Members’ Special Rates and Discounts ... Testing Products and Services are quality measurement and teaching tools that aid in the evaluation of student and staff competencies required to ensure the highest quality of care for consumers. NLN members receive a discount on several 70 testing products designed to meet education and practice needs. Faculty Development Activities , including workshops, institutes, and planned on-line programs, enhance the abilities of nurse educators and are available to members at a reduced rate. Several continuing education learning programs allow for self-study to update knowledge and skills in a comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective format and satisfy state CEU requirements. Education Summit convenes annually, and provides a forum for nurse educators to examine and discuss critical issues they face today. Members receive special registration rates.

67. Accounting Terminology Guide education Future CPAs Gov t Affairs Professional Resources Society new york, NY 100165991 (212) 719-8405 e-mail communications@nysscpa.org http://www.nysscpa.org/prof_library/guide.htm

Home Join Site Map Search Advanced Search Professional Resources Accounting Standards Accounting Terminology Guide Auditing Useful Links Career Opportunities Handbook Peer Review ... Tax Resources Accounting Terminology Guide A B C D ... Z The New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) General Committee on Public Relations has prepared this glossary as an educational tool for journalists who report on and interpret financial information. We encourage your comments and suggestions as we continue to develop materials to assist financial journalists. How to Use this Guide Capitalized terms that appear within definitions of other terms are also defined in this guide. Related terms are cross-referenced to provide a clearer understanding of their interdependent relationships. Commonly used acronyms (e.g., IRS) are listed in their abbreviated forms and defined as the complete term (e.g., Internal Revenue Service). About the New York State Society of CPAs The Society develops programs and other resources for financial journalists. These include the semi-annual Excellence in Financial Journalism Award, an annual spring seminar series "Understanding and Evaluating Financial Statements", and customized seminars specially tailored to meet the individual needs of interested news organizations.

68. 212NYC.org in new york City, by providing a forum for ad agencies and publishers to An educational series that will try to identify and communicate some of the http://www.212nyc.org/

Username: Password: Not a Member? Join Now! Click Here Forgot your password? OPA's Opt-In to Advertising's New Age Diller To Give 'Jeeves' Heave-Ho Shankar Gupta IAC's Barry Diller said this week he intends to rebrand the search engine AskJeeves.com as either "Ask" or "Ask.com." Read more CBS Baits Advertisers With '60 Minutes' Podcasts Gavin O'Malley On Monday, CBS will debut podcasts of "60 Minutes" segments on its Web site. Read more Old Spice Boosts TV Campaign With Branded Sites Gavin O'Malley Read more The New York Times Hawks Print Subscriptions On Web Wendy Davis The New York Times Co. was responsible for 9.2 percent of impressions in the consumer goods category last monthup from 1.1 percent in August of 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. Read more EyeWonder Offers Road Block Read more Gap Inc. Sites Rebound From Summer Outage ... Read more 212 is the galvanizing force for the Interactive advertising community in New York City, by providing a forum for ad agencies and publishers to interact, network and learn while making the whole process fun. 2005... Another Great Year for 212...

69. Seminar - Creating The Perfect Design Brief September 2223, 2005, new york, USA October 31-November 1, 2005, London, UK (new Date) The seminar is ideal for corporate and agency design managers, http://www.dmi.org/dmi/html/education/seminars/cgdb_s.htm

70. Carnegie Corporation Of New York - Starting Points In 1996 Carnegie Corporation of new york awarded twoyear grants totaling more than $3 Vermont - Agency of Human Services/education Collaboration http://www.carnegie.org/startingpoints/

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Carnegie Task Force on Meeting the Needs of Young Children, which resulted in the landmark Starting Points report, has concluded its work and the City/State projects described below are no longer in operation. The Corporation has left this site online for research and informational purposes and to allow those interested to order copies of "Starting Points," which are still available. Starting Points State and Community Partnerships for Young Children In 1996 Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded two-year grants totaling more than $3 million to sixteen states and cities participating in a new grants program called Starting Points State and Community Partnerships for Young Children. The grants will expand the Corporation's efforts to stimulate reform in policies and programs and to mobilize community action based on the recommendations of Starting Points: Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Children , a Carnegie task force report. Starting Points highlighted the critical importance of the first three years of life for subsequent healthy development. It documented the "quiet crisis" that young children face todayincluding low prenatal care and immunization rates, the rising incidence of child abuse and neglect, and disturbing trends in family stability. Program Overview - A discussion of the report's findings and the program's goals.

71. Carnegie Corporation - The Corporation's Program Beating the Odds Providing education for Women and Girls in Africa Carnegie Corporation of new york 437 Madison Avenue, new york, NY 10022 USA http://www.carnegie.org/sub/program/intl_development.html

Carnegie Homepage Mail this page Print this page Low-bandwidth page ... How to Apply for a Grant International Development Program Other Program Areas Education International Peace and Security Strengthening U.S. Democracy Since 1925, Africa has been the major geographic focus of Carnegie Corporation efforts to help developing countries identify and solve their problems using local resources and build capacity that would enable these countries to draw effectively on experiences and resources from the rest of the world. Strengthening African Universities Revitalizing Selected African Libraries STRENGTHENING AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES From the mid-1970s on, African universities were neglected and, as a result, decayed, lost their best staff and were increasingly perceived as irrelevant. But that situation has been changing, and Corporation support to universities comes at a crucial time when African governments, foundations and bilateral and multilateral institutions are recognizing the indispensable role of universities in educational, social, economic and democratic development. In 2000, the Ford, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and Rockefeller Foundations, along with Carnegie Corporation, created the Partnership to Strengthen African Universities. (For more information about the Partnership to Strengthen African Universities

72. 2000 Arts Education Policies In The States - Search Engine new Jersey (as of July 2004), new Mexico (as of July 2004), new york (as of July 2004) Questions/Comments/Feedback to AEP staff at aep@ccsso.org http://www.aep-arts.org/policysearch/searchengine/

2004-2005 State Arts Education Policy Database This searchable database contains information on state arts education policy gathered in Fall 2004. It updates information that was provided on the website of the National Conference of State Legislatures (www.ncsl.org). It also includes new information that was not previously provided in the NCSL database. The database contains information collected primarily from state departments of education. The source of the information was principally the arts education consultant within the department of education. In some cases, responses came from other state department of education representatives, state arts council representatives and other state arts education sources. The database contains summaries of state policy on the following topics: General authority for arts education State standards for the arts State assessment measures in the arts Arts requirements for high school graduation Arts requirements for college entrance Licensure/certification requirements for arts teachers Licensure/certification requirements for general (elementary) classroom teachers Arts requirements for pre-service teachers Professional development requirements for arts teachers Current or recent state-appointed task forces or commissions relevant to arts education Chief State School Officer statement supportive of arts education State Education Department's website

73. Planned Parenthood Federation Of America, Inc. - Abstinence-Only "Sex" Education http//www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/data/pdf/WOV2004.pdf. Associated Press. Abstinence is Focus of US Sex education. new york Times, A18. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/files/portal/medicalinfo/teensexualh

take action! donate now! request an appointment I want to find a health center to get involved to donate birth control info ... FAQs Abstinence-Only "Sex" Education Table Of Contents: Background Resources Cited References Introduction Abstinence-only education is one of the religious right's greatest challenges to the nation's sexual health. But it is only one tactic in a broader, longer-term strategy. Since the early 1980s, the "family values" movement has won the collaboration of governments and public institutions, from Congress to local school boards, in abridging students' constitutional rights. Schools now block student access to sexual health information in class, at the school library, and through the public library's Internet portals. They violate students' free speech rights by censoring student publications of articles referring to sexuality. Abstinence-only programs often promote alarmist misinformation about sexual health and force-feed students religious ideology that condemns homosexuality, masturbation, abortion, and contraception. In doing so, they endanger students' sexual health. Background A dozen years later, the U.S. Supreme Court held that funded programs must delete direct references to religion (for instance, the suggestion that students take Christ on a date as chaperone), and the granting process was reined in. But it was too late. Some of the biggest federal grant recipients, including Sex Respect and Teen-Aid, had already turned their curricula into robust for-profit businesses. Christian fundamentalist groups, which built much of that infrastructure, remain among the most vehement opponents of comprehensive, medically accurate sexuality education today.

74. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council The new york State Child Care Coordinating Council seeks to develop a system of quality early childhood care and education that http://www.nyscccc.org/

Welcome to the New York State Child Care Coordinating Council A Voice for Children: The New York State Child Care Coordinating Council (NYSCCCC) Guiding Principles: The New York State Child Care Coordinating Council seeks to develop a system of quality early childhood care and education that: is available to every child regardless of income level, cultural background or family composition; adequately prepares and compensates teachers and providers; involves all segments of the community in addressing child care needs; shares and exchanges information among members, supports their efforts and promotes common goals and interest VIRTUAL STRIKE September 26-30 2005 230 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12203 ph. 518-690-4217 fax 518-690-2887 No photograph or image on this site may be reproduced, distributed or altered by any method without the express written consent of the New York State Child Care Coordinating Council. website by: Kilakwa Associates, LLC

75. Sex Education That Works AVERT.org has more about HIV/AIDS and sex education. new york Sexuality Information and education Council of the United States (SIECUS), accessed 3rd http://www.avert.org/sexedu.htm

home about AVERT contact us donate here ... Worldwide search avert.org What is sex education? Sex education, which is sometimes called sexuality education or sex and relationships education, is the process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about sex, sexual identity, relationships and intimacy. It is also about developing young people's skills so that they make informed choices about their behaviour, and feel confident and competent about acting on these choices. It is widely accepted that young people have a right to sex education, partly because it is a means by which they are helped to protect themselves against abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. What are the aims of sex education? Sex education seeks both to reduce the risks of potentially negative outcomes from sexual behaviour like unwanted or unplanned pregnancies and infection with sexually transmitted diseases, and to enhance the quality of relationships. It is also about developing young people's ability to make decisions over their entire lifetime. Sex education that works, by which we mean that it is effective, is sex education that contributes to this overall aim. What skills should sex education develop?

76. IPA NY Home The Voices That Must Be Heard Project believes that new york s immigrant, IPAnew york s Sunshine Week survey finds government agencies unresponsive http://www.indypressny.org/

IPA-NY MISSION: IPA-NY, a sponsored project of the Independent Press Association (IPA), provides assistance to New York's ethnic and community press. IPA MISSION: The Independent Press Association (IPA) works to promote and support independent publications committed to social justice and a free press. In pursuit of this goal, the IPA provides technical assistance to its member publications and is a vigorous public advocate of the independent press. Voices That Must Be Heard Read previous issues of Voices here Edition 187: 22 September 2005 IPA's Ippies Awards will be held on October 26, 2005, to honor the work of the best and the brightest journalists in New York's ethnic and community press. NEWS ITEMS: “Model minority” students group have high dropout rate by Jacky Wong, Sing Tao Daily, 4 September 2005. Translated from Chinese by Belinda Zhao. According to an NYU study, students of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Lao descent actually do not do well in school compared to African Americans students, and do not receive enough government assistance. Peter Cheng, executive director of Indochina Sino-American Community Center in Chinatown, said that the myth of a “model minority” has often obscured the need within the different Asian communities. MORE Pakistani man awaiting deportation dies in prison by M.R. Farrukh

77. International Education Financial Aid | Scholarship Search International education Financial Aid Center offers financial aid, college scholarships, new york mayoral offices or city agencie, new york University http://www.iefa.org/search.php

Scholarship Search Useful Links Message Board Contact us ... Search Page IEFA Sponsors: International Calling Card HTIR Insure Yourself! Search for GradSchools! ... Join Our Mailing List Receive our Monthly Newsletter with New Awards and Updates! International Education Financial Aid - College Scholarship Search Please choose your search criteria below and then click on the search button to search our scholarship database Once you find an award that you qualify for, you should contact the agency for more information using the contact information listed in the database. Please make sur that you let the agency know that you found their award at IEFA.org Field of Study: Choose One: Actuarial Science Agriculture Anthropology Applied Science Architecture and Design Area/Ethnic Studies Arts/Art History Asian and Asian American Studies Aviation/Aerospace Biology Business Management / Finance Chemistry Classics Communications Computer Sciences / IT Conservation and Preservation Creative Writing Culinary Arts Dentistry Economics Education/Counseling Engineering English Language and Literature Environmental Management Ethnic Studies Filmmaking Food Science/Nutrition Health Administration Higher Education History Home Economics Horticulture/Floriculture Humanities International Relations Journalism/Broadcasting Languages / Linguistics Law/Criminal Justice Liberal Arts/Humanities Library Sciences/Librarianship Marine Biology Mathematics Medicine and Health Sciences Microbiology Music Musical Theater Natural Resources Nursing Peace and Conflict Studies Plant Sciences

78. NSTA - Main News Aug 11 2005 new york Times (Requires free registration) approves the standards, they will be sent to an education agency in Denver for review. http://www.nsta.org/mainnews

sort by date rank advanced search Court Case May Determine How Evolution is Taught in U.S. Sep 23 2005 - New Scientist.com A landmark legal trial will begin Monday that could influence how the theory of evolution is taught in U.S. schools. Eleven parents of students who attend or are planning to attend Dover High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, along with the American Civil Liberties Union are suing the Dover Area School District. The parents claim the school board violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment by creating new teaching requirements that cast doubt on evolution, introduce students to intelligent design, and encourage them to read anti-evolutionary material that promotes intelligent design. A verdict is expected in December. Young Inventors Recognized Sep 23 2005 - NSTA Imagine creating a W-shaped tool with a center that hooks on a nail and two sides that push it together to pull it out smoothly. Consider the creation of a pulley system to help a parent when they lean over the side of their wheelchair. These creations are the efforts of the two top winners in this year’s Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program. The two top winners and 10 national finalists will be recognized for their efforts at an awards ceremony on Sept. 26 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Big (lack of) Men on Campus Sep 23 2005 - USA Today Visitors to college campuses can’t help but ask the question: Where are the boys? Currently, 135 women receive bachelor’s degrees for every 100 men. That gender imbalance will widen in the coming years, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Education. But the inequity has yet to provoke the kind of response that finally opened opportunities for women a generation ago. In fact, virtually no one is exploring the obvious questions: What has gone wrong? And what happens to all the boys who are not in college?

79. SEDL - Issues About Change: Professional Learning Communities: What Are They And In education circles, the term learning community has become commonplace. It is being used to mean any new york Teachers College, Columbia University. http://www.sedl.org/change/issues/issues61.html

Issues ... about Change Volume 6 Number 1 Professional Learning Communities: What Are They And Why Are They Important? In education circles, the term learning community has become commonplace. It is being used to mean any number of things, such as extending classroom practice into the community; bringing community personnel into the school to enhance the curriculum and learning tasks for students; or engaging students, teachers, and administrators simultaneously in learning - to suggest just a few. This paper focuses on what Astuto and colleagues (1993) label the professional community of learners, in which the teachers in a school and its administrators continuously seek and share learning and then act on what they learn. The goal of their actions is to enhance their effectiveness as professionals so that students benefit. This arrangement has also been termed communities of continuous inquiry and improvement. Table of Contents The Beginnings of Professional Learning Community Attributes of Professional Learning Communities Supportive and Shared Leadership Collective Creativity ... References As an organizational arrangement, the professional learning community is seen as a powerful staff development approach and a potent strategy for school change and improvement. Thus, persons at all levels of the educational system concerned about school improvement - state department personnel, intermediate service agency staff, district and campus administrators, teacher leaders, key parents and local school community members - should find this paper of interest.

80. New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan - Be Ready When The Bell Ring is jointly administered by the new york State Higher education Services Corporation None of the State of new york, its agencies, the Federal Deposit http://nysaves.uii.upromise.com/

// window.open('/content/misc/msgPopup.html','school_codes','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,width=440,height=348,scrollbars=1'); Be Ready When the Bell Rings For College Welcome to New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan , a 529 plan designed to meet your needs. Please take a moment to read a message from New York Governor George E. Pataki and State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi. Program Features Investment Options Tax Benefits Open and manage your account online Use for qualified expenses at colleges nationwide Get free money for college through Upromise Rewards Start with as little as $25 Learn more Investment management by The Vanguard Group Age-based and individual portfolios Range of investment options, including conservative, moderate, and aggressive portfolios Learn more New York State income tax deduction Federal and State income tax-deferred growth Tax-free qualified withdrawals* Estate and gift tax benefits Learn more Program Information If you have questions about contributions made by payroll deduction through your employer, call 1-877-NYSAVES (1-877-697-2837).

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