College Board Fellows Program Opens

In an initiative to identify, recognize, and reward rising leaders of color who are especially effective in closing the achievement and attainment gaps that separate African American, Latino, Asian Pacific and Native American students from their white peers, the College Board Fellowship Program will provide emerging leaders of color with a formal mentorship, fully funded travel to the College Board Forum and a one-time one-year $5,000 award to support the work that they are doing to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students of color.

Applications they seek include a diverse group of people ages 28-45 representing both K-12 and higher-ed; from the worlds of practice, policy, research, and advocacy; representing all regions of the country as well as rural, suburban, and urban areas.

Applications are due May 18, 2018.

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NAE seeks High School Students as EngineerGirl Ambassadors

The National Academy of Engineering announced a program where High school girls with an interest in using their creativity and skills in engineering design can get help inspiring younger students. They can apply to become EngineerGirl Ambassadors , which includes" training at the Society of Women Engineers National Conference $250 in project funding, eligibility for a $1000 scholarship. A pplication deadline is May 31st, 2018.

Prehistoric Texas?

Texas Parks and Wildlife reminds us that not only is Texas a big place with a diversity of ecosystems, but it also has a past worth exploring as well... They sent this across my desk a week or so ago... View as a Webpage Texans prize their history, and rightly so. It’s a special feeling to look down at the ground beneath your feet and know that it was once trod by Native Americans in hot pursuit of bison, settlers fleeing in the Runaway Scrape or legendary ranchers herding their cattle. Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine brings you 5 of these prehistoric places that you can visit and catch a glimpse into what came before us. Big Bend National Park Fossil Discovery Exhibit Big Bend National Park The arid canyonlands of Big Bend National Park seem to be the opposite of an ocean, but over the course of millions of years, the land that makes up Texas’ largest national park has been a warm and shallow sea and an inland floodplain. The inhabitants of these

WOW 8-12 students toward careers at free World of Work Youth Expo

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas, and Region 14 ESC are partnering to host the "World of Work Youth Expo," Tuesday, October 20th. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM as a come-and-go event. There is no cost for you or your students to attend. Register at: https://www.workforcesystem.org/wow The event features keynote speaker Gabe Salazar, 100+ engaging exhibits, and mock interviews for High School Seniors. All grade 8-12 students are invited to attend.

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