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Army medical student wins international math award

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Christen Reyenga - July 23, 2012 - U.S. Army officer 2nd Lt. James Jones and his teammates at the University of Louisville took home the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Award in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling, competing against more than 3,600 teams from 17 countries....
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Army researcher receives top White House award for scientific excellence

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kelly Sullivan - July 23, 2012 - Maria Urso, a researcher at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, will be honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, "for her scientific contributions in the area of cellular mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury and repair and for her service to both military and civilian communities."...
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From Carlisle Smurf Village to U.S. Army Commandant

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph Cress - July 22, 2012 - Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo reflects on the days when he and his family lived in the Army War College housing at Carlisle Barracks, affectionately called Smurf Village, going on to emphasize the value of the education soldiers receive through Army War College....
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Where to Find College Scholarships for Military Children

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Katy Hopkins - July 18, 2012 - A variety of scholarships are available for children who have grown up in military families. US News lists grants and scholarships by branch of service....
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Obama creates elite science, math teaching corps and seeks a billion to fund it

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maureen Downey - July 18, 2012 - President Obama announced plans to create a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps, beginning with 50 exceptional STEM teachers and growing to 10,000 Master Teachers over four years....
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Partnering with education important to Army

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Julia Bobick - July 11, 2012 - Brig. Gen. Henry L. Huntley spoke to school principals at a summer conference hosted by the Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals, discussing the challenges facing today's students and how the Army is partnering with educators to make a difference....
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STEM Leadership Symposiums: U.S. Army and HHF Promote Leadership and STEM Education

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our nation faces an alarming shortage of highly skilled, highly trained professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields. According to a 2011 report by the U.S. Commerce Department, between 2008 and 2018, U.S. STEM jobs are predicted to grow by 17%, compared to a growth rate estimate of just under 10% for non-STEM jobs. This increase in job availability requires a qualified pool of candidates. The issue directly affects our nation's ability to maintain its...
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National Security a Crucial Part of STEM Discussion

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Danielle Kurtzleben - 6/28/2012 - At the recent U.S. News STEM Solutions 2012 summit, defense experts discussed the importance of STEM education and careers for national security....
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Panetta calls education of military children a matter of national security

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Vaughn - 6/27/2012 - According to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, "The bottom line is that our military is better able to defend the country when we address the long-term educational needs of their children."...
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Fighting obesity in America on every front

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Loretta Sanchez, Politico - 06/21/12 - Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses her concerns over the impact of obesity on enlistment and recruitment efforts....
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Army Learning Model is key in Mission Command education

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Ackerly, Army.mil - 06/21/12 - recap of the Mission Command Leader Education Panel at the AUSA Mission Command Symposium, which reviewed how Army educational institutions can teach mission command, and the best approaches for teaching these skills and techniques....
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The U.S. Army Participates in DECA�s 2012 International Career Development Conference

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army was a sponsor at DECA’s International Career Development Conference, which took place from April 28 – May 1 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Army has been a proud sponsor of DECA’s annual Conference for over 15 years. This past January, the Army and DECA formalized their relationship by signing a joint Memorandum of Understanding at the 2012 All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. Coming off the momentum of that signing, this...
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U.S. Army Signs Memorandum of Understanding with DECA, Inc. at 2012 Army All-American Bowl

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On January 4, 2012, the U.S. Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DECA, Inc. providing a cooperative framework to increase collaboration in support of helping our nation’s young people achieve strong and productive futures. This partnership is an example of the mutually supportive relationships among educators, youth organizations, schools and the Army to ensure the broadest number of young people have opportunities to build skills, gain education and learn to be leaders....
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Program Spotlight: March 2 Success

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What kind of educational services does March2Success provide? March2 Success (M2S) provides competency building in English, science and math skills for rising high school students and those preparing for state exit exams. The program also teaches study skills, has sample tests for ACT and SAT, and contains information about choosing, applying to and paying for college. For what types of students and age groups is March2Success designed? Any student who wishes to improve skill levels...
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U.S. Army Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Kiwanis International and Key Club International

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On April 20, 2011, the U.S. Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kiwanis International and Key Club International in an effort to support the Nation’s young people in developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for a lifetime of service. Within the framework of the MOU, the Army and Kiwanis International are committed to ongoing work around: Building awareness of education and career options among Kiwanis Family members Identifying innovative...
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U.S. Army Supports 2011 DECA Conference

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army was a sponsor at DECA’s International Career Development Conference that took place from 30 APR-3 MAY at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This conference provided a great opportunity for the Army to further its partnership with DECA and its education mission to help position young people to reach their goals. The Army supported the DECA conference in a number of ways, including sponsoring the first annual 5K run where Army-branded...
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Project Pass Launch

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly 550 enthusiastic students, parents, teachers, community members, local dignitaries, VIPs and Army personnel crowded in North Middle School’s gymnasium on March 11, 2011 for the national launch event of a new Army inspired program. The program, Project Partnership for All Students’ Success (PASS), offers Junior Leadership Corps (JLC) elective courses and after-school activities for middle school students and a JROTC program to develop...
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Access to Challenging Math Courses Varies Widely, Study Says

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Erik Robelen, Education Week - 05/29/2011 - U.S. students typically encounter an easier math curriculum than those in many other nations, a new study finds, with wide differences also seen across states and school districts. These differences, the study suggests, appear to take a heavy toll on student achievement....
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Is College Worth It? Answers From Presidents and the Public

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

JACQUES STEINBERG, NYTimes - 05/15/2011 - The Pew Research Center has just released a report incorporating two surveys — one of 2,142 adults 18 or older; the other of 1,055 college presidents — each centered on the question, “Is college worth it?”...
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Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten?

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

KATE ZERNIKE, NYTimes - 5/13/2011 - Enrichment programs like Kumon are gaining from, and generating, parental anxiety about what kind of preparation children need — and whether parents themselves have what it takes to provide it....
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