Appalachian State University, using money from the state and a corporate foundation, is offering laboratory science classes to high school students at no charge to the participants.
The yearlong AppalSEED program allows twenty students to get hands-on instruction and experience in a variety of laboratory and field work in weekly, three-hour evening sessions. Although the Department of Public Instruction provides a portion of the funding (the university and the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation provide the rest), homeschoolers are actively invited.
The story appeared in the ASU campus newspaper, The Appalachian. See the website for application and contact information.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
High Point University Hosts Science Fair for Non-Public Schools
The article, for some reason, does not give the outcome of the project presentations, but it speaks well of non-public school students:
(High Point University press release, 2/6/09)
HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 6, 2009 - High Point University recently hosted more than 150 parents and children for the fifth annual Piedmont Science Fair for Non-Public Schools. ...
Children participating in the science fair presented their projects and were interviewed by judges as well. This year, the event welcomed students from around the Triad, including children from Greensboro Montessori School, Greenhills School, Our Lady of Mercy and Community Baptist School, as well as children from Classical Conversations home-school groups and independent home-school families.
Dr. Aaron Titus, assistant professor and chair of the HPU Physics Department, says the event was highlighted by the amazing curiosity of such talented young people who exhibit the excitement of scientific discovery.
(High Point University press release, 2/6/09)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
N.C. Homeschool News 6/15/08
NEWS
STATE - Bill provides tax credits for special needs students in nonpublic schools
Two bills in the N.C. General Assembly (H.388 = S.2059) would provide parents a tax credit of as much as $3000 per semester for qualified expenses to provide special educational services to their children in nonpublic schools. According to the House bill's primary sponsor, Rep. Skip Stam (R), the tax credits estimated at $18 million would cost the state about $2 million, but would save counties $6 million -- and allow parents to seek the best possible educational support for their child, if they need to look outside the public school system. Video of the press conference is available courtesy the John Locke Foundation. (The Locker Room, 6/10/08)
The Morganton News-Herald reports that Gordon Fein has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), while David Gillette has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Both had already received nominations to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy when they received word of the second appointments this week. (Morganton News-Herald, 6/10/08)
GUILFORD - Homeschool mother contemplates "mission accomplished"
Linda Vestal of Gibsonville writes for the Greensboro News & Record. Her June 11 column, which was also posted on Red Orbit under the title "Mission Accomplished", reflects on her daughter Hannah's graduation from homeschooling. (Greensboro News & Record, 6-11-08)
HAYWOOD - Local association graduates four homeschoolers
The Haywood Christian Home Educators recognized and celebrated the graduation of four seniors at a ceremony held May 9 at Dellwood Baptist Church. (Asheville Citizen-Times, 6/14/08)
JOHNSTON - Another homeschool graduate heading to West Point
David Auge of Smithfield has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), following in the steps of his father who also graduated from the Academy. (NCHSN Exclusive)
STATE - Bill provides tax credits for special needs students in nonpublic schools
Two bills in the N.C. General Assembly (H.388 = S.2059) would provide parents a tax credit of as much as $3000 per semester for qualified expenses to provide special educational services to their children in nonpublic schools. According to the House bill's primary sponsor, Rep. Skip Stam (R), the tax credits estimated at $18 million would cost the state about $2 million, but would save counties $6 million -- and allow parents to seek the best possible educational support for their child, if they need to look outside the public school system. Video of the press conference is available courtesy the John Locke Foundation. (The Locker Room, 6/10/08)
ACADEMICS
BURKE - Two Burke County homeschool grads appointed to service academiesThe Morganton News-Herald reports that Gordon Fein has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), while David Gillette has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Both had already received nominations to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy when they received word of the second appointments this week. (Morganton News-Herald, 6/10/08)
GUILFORD - Homeschool mother contemplates "mission accomplished"
Linda Vestal of Gibsonville writes for the Greensboro News & Record. Her June 11 column, which was also posted on Red Orbit under the title "Mission Accomplished", reflects on her daughter Hannah's graduation from homeschooling. (Greensboro News & Record, 6-11-08)
HAYWOOD - Local association graduates four homeschoolers
The Haywood Christian Home Educators recognized and celebrated the graduation of four seniors at a ceremony held May 9 at Dellwood Baptist Church. (Asheville Citizen-Times, 6/14/08)
JOHNSTON - Another homeschool graduate heading to West Point
David Auge of Smithfield has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), following in the steps of his father who also graduated from the Academy. (NCHSN Exclusive)
ARTS
WARREN - Homeschooled brothers from Raleigh to perform at historic concert venue
Carter and Wyatt Coleman of Raleigh are featured violinists in the annual student concert at Cherry Hill plantation in Inez, N.C., on June 15. The two brothers have studied violin since the age of four and have won numerous awards and recognitions. (The Warren Record, 6/13/08)
AWARDS
CABARRAS - Pack 94 awards "Arrow of Light" to six scouts
Joshua Bakita, Joshua Cowles, Scott Darden, David Mason, Steven Patton and Patrick Taylor, all homeschoolers, received the Arrow of Light award at graduation ceremonies for Pack 94 last month. The award is the highest achievement in Cub Scouts. (Charlotte Observer, 6/12/08)
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