Basic Facts About The Post 9/11 GI Bill
October 29, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Paying for School, Political
1. Covers tuition and fees (these are paid directly to the school)
Each state has a different price range regarding the amount they will pay per credit hour. Maximum tuition amounts allowed by state.
2. A monthly housing allowance. This is based on rank and location.
An estimate of housing allowance.
3. An annual book stipend. This is proportional to enrollment.
(Note that different amounts are payable based on the amount …
Grants Given by Citi Towards Native American Education
October 27, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Example Category
Citi and Citi Foundation announced that they are giving $280,000 to grants in South Dakota, They report that some of these funds will go toward scholarships for students that attend tribal colleges as well as funding for teacher positions at reservations. The grants will be given to non profit groups in the state that provide support to Native Americans.
Click here for the full article
Also
Scholarship database for Native American Students
Five Year Old Boy Sleepwalks To School…
October 21, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Example Category
I guess he didn’t want to be late.
Apparently a five year old boy really likes going to school. He got up in the middle of the night and somehow made his way to school while he was still sleeping. Seems he only lives a few blocks away. Luckily he was safely returned to his parents who were woken up by a knock at their door….It appears they were still sleeping and …
Breathalyzer Tests in School??
October 18, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Example Category
Students at Foxboro High School in Massachusetts will soon face the possibility of taking a breathalyzer test during school and at after school events. The program is starting in hopes of detouring students from drinking.
CNN reported that students that are suspected of drinking alcohol would be subject to a breathalyzer test. Those students testing higher than .02 would be suspended for 5 days. So far it seems like the program is getting …
Bullying: Information for Parents and Teachers
October 7, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Information for Parents
I recently contacted Marlene Snyder, Director of Development for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. I wanted to know more on what I could do as a parent as well as what teachers could do to assist in the prevention of bullying. She recommended visiting the following sites:
www.olweus.org
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
She also recommended encouraging your local school to consider using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Some states require schools to have an anti …