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HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM OFFERS COLLEGE CREDIT
October 25, 2009

Tiny levers, cranks, joints and axles are dumped onto the table as sophomores at Paradise Valley's Horizon High School study how to piece together a miniature conveyor belt and universal joint. Read more

GALT TEACHER DEBRA CRANE HONORED FOR ENGINEERING PROGRAM
October 24, 2009

Nearly a decade ago, Debra Crane heard about a unique national program aimed at getting high schoolers excited about engineering careers. Read more

JOHNSTON STUDENTS' MAMMOTH CARDBOARD CAPITOL TAKES SHAPE
October 22, 2009

Ryan Francois and his friends are on a mission.

Three years ago the Johnston High School senior participated in the first Reggie's Sleepout, a fundraiser for homeless youths. Each year since, he's assembled more friends in a bid to build even bigger cardboard structures to sleep in as part of the overnight experience. Read more

WAUKEE STUDENTS CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDITS
October 22, 2009

Project Lead The Way gives high school students a chance to try engineering, electronics courses. Read more

CHEVRON SELECTS FOUR SOUTH BAY SCHOOLS FOR FUNDING PROGRAM
October 21, 2009

Four South Bay schools have been selected as recipients of a statewide funding initiative sponsored by Chevron Corp. Read more