The Education for Tomorrow Alliance celebrated sharp minds and bright ideas during the 26th annual SCI://TECH Exposition. From magnet exploration to the magic of electricity, hundreds of… Read more “Academics: SCI://TECH celebrates innovative minds”
Category: Academics
Little Beakers – Children’s science lab offers hands-on learning
A science lab for children opened in Oak Ridge North in September and aims to offer a mix of science, learning and fun. Cynthia Morgan, owner of Little… Read more “Little Beakers – Children’s science lab offers hands-on learning”
Area private schools see student population growth
Private schools in The Woodlands are constructing new facilities and planning for the future as student populations continue to expand. Administrators attribute the enrollment growth to a… Read more “Area private schools see student population growth”
Lone Star College campus set for its debut
Across from a new mixed-use development in The Woodlands Village of Creekside Park is the latest addition to the Lone Star College System.The 85,000-square-foot Lone Star College-Creekside… Read more “Lone Star College campus set for its debut”
Academy for Lifelong Learning to hold open house
The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) at Lone Star College-Montgomery, a program for the 50-plus retired or semi-retired community, will host an open house on Saturday, January… Read more “Academy for Lifelong Learning to hold open house”
Woodlands Bar Association now taking applications for The Future Lawyers Scholarship
The Woodlands Bar Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that it will award two $3,000.00 scholarships to outstanding local high school students through The Future Lawyers Scholarship… Read more “Woodlands Bar Association now taking applications for The Future Lawyers Scholarship”
Eighth Grader Paige Cromley, Wins Cooper Geography Bee
Each year, students in schools across the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The annual Geography Bee… Read more “Eighth Grader Paige Cromley, Wins Cooper Geography Bee”
2016 SCI://TECH 2016 Extream Science
Education for Tomorrow Alliance’s (EfTA) 26th Annual SCI://TECH Exposition is scheduled for January and February 2016. EfTA’s SCI://TECH engages the business community with local schools, offering 14… Read more “2016 SCI://TECH 2016 Extream Science”
UIL adds robotics to list of sanctioned high school competitions
The University Interscholastic League is adding robotics to its long list of sanctioned high school competitions. The pilot program will run this year with the state championship… Read more “UIL adds robotics to list of sanctioned high school competitions”
DJI – Phantom X Concept Drone (video)
We all loved the 1980s’ sci-fi visions of the future — the way drones zipped around, blending in as a natural part of everyday life. What if… Read more “DJI – Phantom X Concept Drone (video)”
Cooper Students Named Scholars by National Hispanic Recognition Program
The 2015 National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) named John Cooper School seniors Francisco Masuelli and Hannah Weinstein with Scholar recognitions. Established in 1983, the National Hispanic Recognition… Read more “Cooper Students Named Scholars by National Hispanic Recognition Program”
Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn speaks at John Cooper School’s Signatures Author Series
Whether it was the plot-twisting novel or the edge-of-your-seat film, “Gone Girl” got America talking. Award-winning novelist Gillian Flynn, author of the New York Times Bestseller “Gone… Read more “Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn speaks at John Cooper School’s Signatures Author Series”
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opens Welcome Center
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital has opened The Woodlands Welcome Center to provide job information, and educate physicians, volunteers, visitors, and guests about the newest Houston Methodist… Read more “Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opens Welcome Center”
John Cooper student takes Grand Ole Opry stage with All-National Honor Ensemble
For John Cooper School junior Jack Whitney, the busyness of high school is familiar. Although he’s not a country music fan, Jack’s latest extracurricular excursion to Nashville,… Read more “John Cooper student takes Grand Ole Opry stage with All-National Honor Ensemble”
John Cooper School Second Graders Experience A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim
Second grade students at The John Cooper School on November 11 ended a month-long study of the Pilgrims with a day of hands-on activities to bring that… Read more “John Cooper School Second Graders Experience A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim”
Starbucks offers free tuition to military employees’ families
In good news for Starbucks, which has gotten a lot of flack for its simple design take on its holiday cups — it has something far better to share:… Read more “Starbucks offers free tuition to military employees’ families”
College application frenzy kicks into high gear for CISD seniors
Seventeen-year-old Heidy Benitez is a busy teenager, juggling schoolwork, extracurriculars and volunteer hours. Although she’s used to her marathon schedule, she’s been anxious lately. As a senior… Read more “College application frenzy kicks into high gear for CISD seniors”
Conroe ISD bond passes Nov. 3 with nearly 70 percent approval
The Conroe ISD bond referendum has passed with 17,886 of the votes, or 68.95 percent, to 8,053 votes, or 31.05 percent, opposed to the bond. The district has… Read more “Conroe ISD bond passes Nov. 3 with nearly 70 percent approval”
Writers in Performance series welcomes novelist Elizabeth Crook to LSC-Montgomery
Lone Star College-Montgomery and the Montgomery County Literary Art Council’s Writers in Performance series welcomes novelist and Texas Institute of Letters Book Award winner Elizabeth Crook for… Read more “Writers in Performance series welcomes novelist Elizabeth Crook to LSC-Montgomery”
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