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Apr. 22-24, 2010
The National Chinese Language Conference Join the conversation with forward-thinking K-16 leaders and practitioners on the importance of critical world languages in a global age. Learn how to build a high-quality, sustainable Chinese language program and...
Apr. 19-20, 2010
Native American Student Advocacy Institute Address the challenges that American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students encounter in preparing for a college education. The Native American Student Advocacy Institute will take place April 19–...
April 16–18, 2010
The National Office for School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA)—Third National Conference Destination Equity 2010: Charting Bright Futures for All Students will take place April 16-18, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn.. This conference is a unique opportunity for sc...
Mar. 1–2, 2010
Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America Connect with colleagues and share strategies for empowering your Latino students to overcome the barriers to academic achievement. Register now to attend the Prepárate™ conference being held M...
San Diego’s AP® Alliance Project a Model for Success
Don Mitchell, APIP director for San Diego Unified School District “Cool to Be Smart,” a new program from the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), offers a chance at great prizes to students who pass four or more AP® and/o...
Indonesian and US Educators Explore Partnerships
The EducationUSA Reconnect-Plus Delegation Admission representatives from 11 diverse U.S. public and private higher education institutions traveled across nine cities in Indonesia in December to carry the message that a U.S. college e...
14th Latin American Conference to Convene in Morelia, Mexico
The College Board’s 14th Latin American Conference will meet March 24–27 in Morelia, Mexico. Participants will discuss the education and competency-based evaluation. "The issue of competencies has assumed a leading role in national and institutiona...
San Diego’s AP® Alliance Project a Model for Success
Don Mitchell “Cool to Be Smart,” a new program from the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), offers a chance at great prizes to students who pass four or more AP® and/or International Baccalaureate classes. These presenta...
California Students Among National Finalists in Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Lynnelle Ye Lynnelle Ye of Palo Alto, Calif., received a $50,000 scholarship as a finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New York City on Dec. 7, 2009. The team of Ryan Lindeborg...
A Note from Western Region VP Al Mijares
VP Al Mijares The higher education team here in the Western Region has met with the state offices of higher education in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Washington to share the findings of The 6th Annual AP Report to...
A Note from Western Region VP Al Mijares
VP Al Mijares It was my pleasure to visit with leaders from the state offices of education for Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington over the past few weeks to share the results of The 6...
Illinois, Michigan Students Among National Finalists at Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Marissa Suchyta Marissa Suchyta of Chicago received a $40,000 scholarship as a finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New York City on Dec. 7, 2009. The team of Randy Jia of Roch...
Rigor Is Cool at Highland High School
Members of Highland University Club For Highland High School counselor Kyle Poyer, who is also head wrestling coach, motivating students to work harder to reach higher goals is nothing new. Not only has he produced state wrestling c...
A Note from Midwestern Region VP Ileana Rodriguez
VP Ileana Rodriguez We welcome the year 2010 with great excitement for all the work going on around the Midwest advancing college readiness and success. We are particularly delighted to announce Salome Thomas-EL as a keynote speaker...
Texas Students Among National Winners, Finalists at Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Peter Hu Dan Liu, a junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School in Austin, Texas; Kevin Chen, a junior at William P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas; and Sean Karson, a senior at Trinity ...
A Note from Southwestern Region VP Ann Wright
VP Ann Wright Our Southwestern Regional Forum is just around the corner, and I look forward to seeing many of you Feb. 3–5 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. The regional forum will offer an engaging program designe...
Florida, North Carolina and Virginia Students Among National Winners, Finalists in Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Lanair Lett Sean Karson, a senior at Trinity Preparatory High School in Winter Park, Fla., shared the top team prize and a $100,000 scholarship at the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New ...
A Note from Southern Region VP Jenny Krugman
VP Jenny Krugman The worlds of advocacy and admission/enrollment are critical parts of the higher education universe. Our Southern Regional Forum — which will take place Feb. 18–19 at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Ho...
Pennsylvania Superintendent Wins National, State Honors
Amy Sichel Barely able to catch her breath from winning Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year, Amy Sichel got more good news: She was also named one of the 10 (out of more than 600) 2010 Tech-Savvy Superintendents from eSchool Ne...
Thurgood Marshall Academy Makes Strides with AP® Program
Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington, D.C., serves Ward 8, the most disadvantaged community in the nation’s capital, where 72 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The law-themed public charter high school opened its doors in...
Apr. 22-24, 2010
The National Chinese Language Conference Join the conversation with forward-thinking K-16 leaders and practitioners on the importance of critical world languages in a global age. Learn how to build a high-quality, sustainable Chinese language program and...
Apr. 19-20, 2010
Native American Student Advocacy Institute Address the challenges that American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students encounter in preparing for a college education. The Native American Student Advocacy Institute will take place April 19–...
April 16–18, 2010
The National Office for School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA)—Third National Conference Destination Equity 2010: Charting Bright Futures for All Students will take place April 16-18, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn.. This conference is a unique opportunity for sc...
Mar. 1–2, 2010
Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America Connect with colleagues and share strategies for empowering your Latino students to overcome the barriers to academic achievement. Register now to attend the Prepárate™ conference being held M...
San Diego’s AP® Alliance Project a Model for Success
Don Mitchell, APIP director for San Diego Unified School District “Cool to Be Smart,” a new program from the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), offers a chance at great prizes to students who pass four or more AP® and/o...
Indonesian and US Educators Explore Partnerships
The EducationUSA Reconnect-Plus Delegation Admission representatives from 11 diverse U.S. public and private higher education institutions traveled across nine cities in Indonesia in December to carry the message that a U.S. college e...
14th Latin American Conference to Convene in Morelia, Mexico
The College Board’s 14th Latin American Conference will meet March 24–27 in Morelia, Mexico. Participants will discuss the education and competency-based evaluation. "The issue of competencies has assumed a leading role in national and institutiona...
San Diego’s AP® Alliance Project a Model for Success
Don Mitchell “Cool to Be Smart,” a new program from the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), offers a chance at great prizes to students who pass four or more AP® and/or International Baccalaureate classes. These presenta...
California Students Among National Finalists in Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Lynnelle Ye Lynnelle Ye of Palo Alto, Calif., received a $50,000 scholarship as a finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New York City on Dec. 7, 2009. The team of Ryan Lindeborg...
A Note from Western Region VP Al Mijares
VP Al Mijares The higher education team here in the Western Region has met with the state offices of higher education in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Washington to share the findings of The 6th Annual AP Report to...
A Note from Western Region VP Al Mijares
VP Al Mijares It was my pleasure to visit with leaders from the state offices of education for Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington over the past few weeks to share the results of The 6...
Illinois, Michigan Students Among National Finalists at Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Marissa Suchyta Marissa Suchyta of Chicago received a $40,000 scholarship as a finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New York City on Dec. 7, 2009. The team of Randy Jia of Roch...
Rigor Is Cool at Highland High School
Members of Highland University Club For Highland High School counselor Kyle Poyer, who is also head wrestling coach, motivating students to work harder to reach higher goals is nothing new. Not only has he produced state wrestling c...
A Note from Midwestern Region VP Ileana Rodriguez
VP Ileana Rodriguez We welcome the year 2010 with great excitement for all the work going on around the Midwest advancing college readiness and success. We are particularly delighted to announce Salome Thomas-EL as a keynote speaker...
Texas Students Among National Winners, Finalists at Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Peter Hu Dan Liu, a junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School in Austin, Texas; Kevin Chen, a junior at William P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas; and Sean Karson, a senior at Trinity ...
A Note from Southwestern Region VP Ann Wright
VP Ann Wright Our Southwestern Regional Forum is just around the corner, and I look forward to seeing many of you Feb. 3–5 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. The regional forum will offer an engaging program designe...
Florida, North Carolina and Virginia Students Among National Winners, Finalists in Siemens Competition
Individual Finalist Lanair Lett Sean Karson, a senior at Trinity Preparatory High School in Winter Park, Fla., shared the top team prize and a $100,000 scholarship at the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in New ...
A Note from Southern Region VP Jenny Krugman
VP Jenny Krugman The worlds of advocacy and admission/enrollment are critical parts of the higher education universe. Our Southern Regional Forum — which will take place Feb. 18–19 at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Ho...
Pennsylvania Superintendent Wins National, State Honors
Amy Sichel Barely able to catch her breath from winning Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year, Amy Sichel got more good news: She was also named one of the 10 (out of more than 600) 2010 Tech-Savvy Superintendents from eSchool Ne...
Thurgood Marshall Academy Makes Strides with AP® Program
Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington, D.C., serves Ward 8, the most disadvantaged community in the nation’s capital, where 72 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The law-themed public charter high school opened its doors in...
