

Explore how early childhood educators and parents can encourage science and math literacy through real world and classroom activities. Experts utilize current research to show how math and science learning can be integrated into early reading activities. [7/2008] [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 14224]
| Early puberty causes school sex education 'national crisis' (Stuff) A top research scientist is calling for high-level action from schools and health authorities to help children cope with the early onset of puberty. |
| Education system failing to keep boys (TVNZ) The education system is failing to hold on to boys, with latest figures showing they are leaving school early at almost twice the rate of girls. A biannual report on the national school roll shows nearly 20% of boys enrolled at Year 11 last year did not go on to Year 12 this year. |
| Belvidere Board of Education fills spot with teacher (Rockford Register Star) A high school social studies teacher is the newest addition to the Belvidere School District Board of Education. John Powell, 41, was selected Friday from a field of five candidates seeking appointment to a board seat vacated by Lisa Gorman-Perez, whose resignation was announced in early September. |
| Education system failing to hold on to boys (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News) The education system is failing to hold on to boys, with latest figures showing they are leaving school early at almost twice the rate of girls. |
| Early Glance: Education companies (INO News) (AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top education companies are down at 10 a.m.: Apollo Group fell $.23 or .4 percent, to $51.39. Career Education fell $.56 or 4.0 percent, to $13.61. |
