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Emporia State Gets $150-thousand Gift From Wichitans

By Roger Cornish

Emporia State University and the ESU Foundation are pleased to announce a $150,000 gift from retired Brig. Gen. Art and Sue Bloomer, of Wichita, to name the Veterans Hall of Honor in ESU's Memorial Union.

The gift, now the "Bloomer Veterans Hall of Honor," is given in recognition of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and the support of the university's activities and leadership roles for the ESU Foundation. More>>

The Campus Visit

The Campus Visit Since college costs are rising, it is more important than ever to plan carefully to visit your top college choices. Many colleges have a campus visit coordinator on staff who is happy More>>

Exercise, education keep you sharp in old age

If you want your mind to stay sharp when you're 90, here's what you'll need to do. Exercise moderately or vigorously at least once a week, live with someone, avoid smoking and continue to volunteer or work into your 70s or 80s. More>>

Stucky Middle Schoolers Head to Nat'l Rocket Competition

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Students from Stucky Middle School are taking part in a national rocket competition in Richmond, Virginia. Follow their progress here. More>>

Juniors face SAT Deadline for Registration

The end of this month marks the last date for Junior to register for the May 2, 2009 SAT's May 5th is the last opportunity for the June 6, 2009 SAT test date. Register now at www.collegeboard.com. More>>

FHSU Enrollment Sets New Record

FHSU enrollment sets new record Growth on campus and in the Virtual College also sets new high for number of Kansans served HAYS, Kan. -- Fort Hays State University continues to set overall records More>>

Dems in KS House Want to Lessen Bill's Education Cut

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Democrats in the Kansas House hope to lessen a proposed cut in school funding now contained in a bill balancing the state budget. More>>

The Princeton Review Gives 534 Colleges 'Green Ratings' in New 2009 Editions of Its Annual College Guides and Website Profiles of Schools

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Princeton Review -- knownfor its test-prep courses, books and website resources helping students chooseand get in to colleges -- today debuts its... More>>

Back to School

Featured: Preparing your child for middle school

*Pack your child's lunch
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*Grad school abroad More>>

Get Involved with Your Child

Family Involvement is Important

When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
- Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
- How Can I Support My Gifted Child? More>>

Parents and Kids: The K-12 Experience

Signs of dyslexia

Is your child having trouble learning to write and spell? Does he or she struggle to recognize words and numbers? The problem may be dyslexia. Learn how to recognize the signs. More>>