Equal tuition for ESL students at Emily Griffith
All students who register for English as a Second Language classes at Emily Griffith Technical College will now pay the same tuition regardless of residency status. The new policy will take effect immediately. All out-of-state tuition rates will be eliminated for ESL classes for the next academic .... |
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Adams 12 preschool program accepting applications
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is offering preschool to a limited number of CPP qualifying children. The Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) is funded by the state of Colorado. Eligible children will attend at no cost to the family. Classes are 4 days per week, 2 hours and 55 minutes per day.
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Critical choices for parents of English language learners
For Colorado parents with children learning English as a second language, choosing the best educational environment deserves careful consideration. Fortunately, in our state, parents have options as they exercise the right to choose the “right” school – one that will identify and respond to the di.... |
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Scholars program application open for 7th graders
One of the most competitive, generous, and personalized scholarship and educational support programs in the nation aimed at exceptionally promising students from low-income families across the country is now accepting applications. The Young Scholars Program at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation seeks.... |
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SchoolChoice deadline approaches for Denver families
Denver families have until Thursday, Jan. 31 to submit first-round SchoolChoice applications for school year 2013-2014. SchoolChoice – the school-selection and enrollment system for Denver Public Schools – offers families a streamlined and equitable means of selecting and applying to schools.
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American Indian College Fund receives $1 million grant
The Northwest Area Foundation recently made a two-year, $1 million grant to the American Indian College Fund (the Fund) for the Tribal College Leaders in Community Innovation Project. This competitive awards program will honor five tribal colleges conducting programs contributing to vibrant and he.... |
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NHA launches online MBA degree program
As the world becomes more culturally diverse and globally connected, the need for versatile business leaders with knowledge and insight into U.S. and global multicultural markets continues to grow. To help meet this demand, The National Hispanic University (NHU) is introducing an online Master of .... |
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HOPE students: Finding a voice of influence
Students who prepare to speak out with purpose and passion earn our praise. When they positively inform popular perceptions and opinions, they deserve our attention. HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op (HOPE) students Christian, Ana and Gabriella merited praise and attention with distinct voices at.... |
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Literacy obstacle for some seeking deferred action
Arisbeth Meza came to Phoenix from México City, following the path of her older sister. She was 13 and has been working ever since cleaning the homes of the wealthy. In México, she studied until the 7th grade. She never got a chance to go to school in the United States, because she had to work to .... |
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COLORistas: Last call for LIPS applications
Latinas Increasing Political Strength (LIPS) is a leadership institute that is open to young women between 16-21 years old in the Denver metro area, through the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR). Deadline to register is Friday, January 11th. The institute.... |
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LAGRANT Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2013/2014 academic year for ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in advertising, marketing or public relations. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2013 via www.lagrantfoundation.org.
In honor of the 15th anni.... |
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Students learn value of leadership in giving
It was, fittingly, a novel with the Spanish word, “esperanza,” or “hope” in English, in its title that inspired HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op (HOPE) at Roca Fuerte Learning Academy (Roca Fuerte) classroom mentor Courtney Jefferson to reflect deeply on the nature of giving.
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Deadline to apply for Daniels Scholarships
High school seniors in Colorado who demonstrate Character, Leadership, and Service are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program by the Nov. 29 deadline by visiting www.DanielsFund.org/Apply.
“In establishing the Daniels Scholarship, cable pioneer Bill Daniels wanted to seek out out.... |
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Achieve Act not a solution for undocumented youth
Republicans, fresh from their electoral defeat, are considering their own legislation to compete with the DREAM Act. Sen. Kay Hutchinson (R-TX) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) have put forward the ACHIEVE Act, which would offer a type of legal status for undocumented youth. However, a significant difference be.... |
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Udall's office accepting applications for interns
Mark Udall's regional offices throughout Colorado and the office in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the spring semester. The internship program offers students the opportunity for public service and to learn hands-on abo.... |
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