TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AUTHOR LINEUP
The Texas Teen Book Festival announces a lineup of 29 authors representing popular and critically acclaimed writers in the Young Adult genre. Two of the most-anticipated headliners are James Dashner, author of the Maze Runner series, and Lauren Oliver, creator of the...
BRIDGES TO GROWTH ANNOUNCES NEW “SMART BEGINNINGS” PROGRAM
Bridges to Growth, the early childhood program of The Georgetown Project, announced Smart Beginnings, a program of parenting classes, events for children, family support, and a lending library for infant and toddler toys and books. The program is free for parents,...
BBB offers advice in selecting a tutoring service
School is back in session, and report cards will be out before you know it. It’s important to stay proactive when it comes to your child’s academic success. If your child struggles with new curriculum, or just needs a head start with standardized testing, a tutoring...
Texas School for the Deaf celebrates Deaf Awareness Week
September 22 through 26 is National Deaf Awareness Week, and the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) has a number of events planned to commemorate the week. The school invites the community to share the week of activities and events, and learn more about the school....
Abercorn International School announces new STEM facility
Last week, Abercorn International School announced the opening of its new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) room for elementary school-age students. "Typically, these areas of study receive more attention during the high school years or at...
Google Surprises Teachers by Funding All Classroom Requests
On September 9, Google surprised four Palm Elementary School teachers when the company announced it would fully fund their projects listed on DonorsChoose.org. “This is a great way for a company such as Google to support our schools and the innovative work our...
Girl Scouts and Samsung Launch STEM Challenge
Girl Scouts from all over Central Texas now have their eyes on becoming innovators regarding environmental engineering and water conservation. Samsung Austin Semiconductor is the underwriting sponsor for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Challenge...
Health Department Warns of Hunting Season Health Concerns
September 1's start to hunting season in Texas has prompted the Texas Department of State Health Services to remind hunters to protect themselves from diseases that can spread from animals to humans. Two animals in Edwards County were recently confirmed with anthrax,...
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards looks for top youth volunteers
On September 2, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards began its search for Texas' top youth volunteers of 2015. Now through November 4, students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful...
Covington Middle School teacher honored for advancing philanthropy education
In August, Austin based non-profit A Legacy of Giving honored middle school teacher Shirley Hartmann with the Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy Education. Hartmann launched A Legacy of Giving’s philanthropy education curriculum at Covington Middle...
Vince Young to Support Programs for Low-Income Students
Former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young, who led the team to the 2005 national championship, has returned to UT Austin to work for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE). On Sept. 1, Young began serving as development officer for program alumni...
CHILDREN’S HOME OFFERS PARENTING SEMINAR
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) announced it will host a Parenting Education Seminar on September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Dr. The seminar features six talks from prominent PCHAS specialists...
