February 8, 2008

Information from the Department of Education

• Memorandum: Announcement of Opportunity to Submit Proposals to Conduct an Independent Evaluation of the IDOE’s Longitudinal Data Systems Project
• Memorandum: Kindergarten Entrance Law | 2008 Appeal Process for Kindergarten Early Entrance
• The February 2008 edition of the Indiana Principal Leadership Academy newsletter is now available at www.doe.in.gov/ipla/newsletter.html.

Information from Other Organizations

• National Rural Education Association 2008 Essay Contest
• The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are accepting nominations for the 2008 Life Sciences Awards online at www.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org until March 11 2008. Monetary awards (ranging from $5,000 to $25,000) will be given to two current secondary school students, one current secondary school educator and one adult scientist/researcher who are judged to exemplify excellence in life sciences.
• Help us inform students and parents about the Homework Hotline’s free tutoring by downloading our sticker logo to place on students’ school planner, notebook or binder.
• Huayu Enrichment Scholarship is tailored for applicants who wish to focus exclusively on the study of Chinese.
• QuestBridge Launches 2008 College Prep Scholarship
• Zebra New Tech High in Rochester, Indiana is now scheduling Study Tours for the Spring semester.
  | Tour Agenda
• Kappa Delta Pi and ISRA Paint a “Rainbow of Reading” | Flyer
• African Studies Spring Workshop for Teachers, March 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Indiana University - Bloomington
• Ambassadors in Education
• The Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards