101. Testimony Of Eugene W. Hickok During the last three years, pennsylvania has sought to empower parents withgreater The pennsylvania State Board of education recently adopted a Ridge http://edworkforce.house.gov/hearings/105th/oi/xroads33098/hickok.htm

Testimony of Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Eugene W. Hickok Committee on Education and the Workforce March 30, 1998 Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to share with you today my perspectives on "what works and what’s wasted" in education today. I am Eugene Hickok, Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORK: In June 1997, Pennsylvania became the 28th state to enact a law allowing the creation of charter public schools. Today, we have nearly 1,000 students enrolled in the six charter schools operating in the Commonwealth. An additional 25 charter schools are slated to open next fall. Charter schools work because they put communities not bureaucrats in charge. Parents, educators and other local leaders work side-by-side to custom design programs that suit local needs. And, one of the most important features of a charter public school is that if it is not "working," the community can revoke the charter and the school will close. Charter schools work because we have relieved them of many onerous mandates. We must diligently work at both the state and federal levels to ensure that this exciting new concept is not choked by prescriptive strings and stifling regulations. Indeed, I believe that these new schools can serve as a model of innovation and efficiency for our traditional public schools.

102. Parents'Source Family Net: Parenting, Kids & Educational: Parenting Sites The Federal resources for Educational Excellence (Free) See how this organizationprovides resources and information for parents who want to ensure that http://www.parentssource.com/Net1_parent1.98.html

Psychiatry Facts for Families http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm Online series of 69 pamphlets provides parents with concise, up to date information on problems families may encounter, including depression, children and divorce, drug use, learning disabilities and discipline. Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service http://nar-anon.org/index.html Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. National ADD Association Kids' Area http://www.add.org/content/kids1.htm Focusing on how ADD affects situations at home, school and with friends, this site includes "Good Stuff About ADD" for kids to think about. Parents: The Anti-Drug http://www.theantidrug.com This anti-drug tool box includes drug information, news, expert and parent-to-parent advice and what kids are saying about drugs. Talking With Kids About Tough Issues http://www.talkingwithkids.org This national initiative encourages parent/child communication about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol and drug abuse. WholeFamily Center http://www.wholefamily.com

103. Parent Educational Resource Centers The five parent Educational Resource Centers offer educational opportunitiesspecifically designed to assist parents and caregivers in a variety of areas, http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/ChiefofStaff/CommunicationsMarketing/ParentEducationalR

Parent Involvement Choose your Log In Site Administration SchoolNet Dashboard OWA ... Printable Forms Parent Educational Resource Centers (PERCs) Every parent deserves a "PERC" Parent Educational Resource Centers (PERCs) The five Parent Educational Resource Centers offer educational opportunities specifically designed to assist parents and caregivers in a variety of areas, including: Academic Direction Child/School Relationships Social/Emotional Issues Federal Program Information Curriculum Understanding and Aid Technology Assistance Parenting Support The Centers are open to all parents and caregivers of children Pre-K to 12 and offer educational workshops, training sessions, group meetings, book clubs and more. For more information, contact the PERC serving your area: Central Connelley Technical Institute 1501 Bedford Avenue - Room 204A Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Fax: 412-338-8134 Hotline: 412-263-0470 East Reizenstein Middle School 129 Denniston Avenue - Room 140 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Fax: 412-665-4953 Hotline: 412-665-8608 North M.L. King Elementary School Martin Luther King Elementary School 50 Montgomery Place - Room 245 Pittsburgh, PA 15212

104. Educational, Homeschooling, Parenting And Special Needs Resources Their educational online resources and activities are updated on a regular basis . Homeschooling resources for parents and teachers. Also sites for moms, http://www.audiblox2000.com/resources.htm

Home I I Success Stories I Articles I Online Shop I Contact Us Home Links Links Add your site EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES A+ Math Flashcard Creator Design and print your own flashcards. American Teachers Free teachers resources and tools by American teachers. Arise A nonprofit educational foundation. Provides interactive lessons to unlock the potential of at-risk youth. Audiblox USA Audiblox site for teachers, tutors and therapists in the US. Career Education Guide to career education and online degree programs for aspiring professionals and working adults. Cercone Learning International: Accelerated Learning Techniques Provides tools to open the genius mind in each child or adult; utilizes color to promote and improve the learning process in all areas of life. A site for parents, providers, and educators of young children. Clever Apple Start your own home tutoring business. Sign up for a free educational links newsletter and check out the curriculum links area for help and ideas. Compublox: Improve Concentration and Memory Cognitive exercises designed to improve concentration, memory, logical thinking, and increase brainpower. Cyber Jim's Brainbabies.net

105. Susquehanna Independent Weekend - News Parents offer real world education But that wasn t always the case, andPennsylvania remains one of the most restrictive states for home schoolers. http://www.independentweekender.com/

News Classifieds Community Directory ... TS Weekly Group News Search Advanced search 5 Day Forecast Saturday 24 September, 2005 News Local News Local Sports School/Military ... news local news Susquehanna to assist Oakland with park grant Susquehanna Borough Council voted at their September 13 meeting to comply with Oakland Borough's request for a letter of support to accompany their application for a park grant. Full Story Sub protests pay cut For 20 years she's taught in the Montrose Area School District, and she wants to know why, now, substitute teacher pay has been cut. Full Story Weather may be cause of van and bus crash Superintendent Bill Bush, of the Elk Lake School District, said he believed that foggy conditions played a major role in an accident that involved both a van and a bus that were transporting students to the Elk Lake School on Sept. 14. Full Story Two district judges on move Two of Susquehanna County's magisterial district judges will move to new and larger but more expensive offices in coming months. Full Story Hot Topic, cool meeting

106. ENC Online: Education Headlines Direct links to a daily selection of education articles from news sources aroundthe nation. ENCA Resource for Mathematics and Science Educators http://www.enc.org/educationheadlines/?ls=ho

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