The Family Institute At Northwestern University Presents Its Generalized Anxiety Disorder Research Project
The Anxiety and Panic Treatment Program of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a premier center for couple and family therapy, community outreach, education and research, announces its generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) research project. The primary focus of the GAD research project is on improving the effectiveness of treatment for GAD.

Best Buy and EA Announce the National "INVENT-A-GAME CHALLENGE" with $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond Grand
Imagine the thrill of seeing your own video game produced and in free worldwide distribution.

Student wages won't cost family assistance
For Rosemarie Chapman, yesterday's anti-poverty announcement marks the end of a two-year fight. Chapman was a vocal opponent of the policy that let Ontario deduct her daughter's part-time wages as a student from the family's social assistance cheque.

Local higher education officials point to stress, anxiety as reasons students turn to drinking and substance abuse
A new study indicating that alcohol and substance abuse are still prevalent on campuses while nearly half of college-age Americans has had a ?psychotic disorder? comes as no surprise to officials at area higher education institutions.

AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
A new study shows only one State has a passing grade for college affordability. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education flunked every State but California. The affordability grade is based on what percentage of a family's income goes to college expenses.

The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation raised $20,000 at its seventh annual fundraiser
Published December, 5th 2008. Carlos and Christopher Sanchez of Reel Smokers cigar and wine store in Deerfield Beach held the seventh annual fundraiser for the "Cigar Family Charitable Foundation," a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization.

New state program offers family planning services
The Wyoming Department of Health will offer more low-income women the ability to receive family planning services through its new Pregnant by Choice program starting the first of the year.

Area youths star in â?˜Frostyâ?™
That favorite of all snowmen ? Frosty ? is coming to life in the New Jersey premiere of the musical Frosty at The Growing Stage Theater in neighboring Netcong on Nov. 28. The cast features several youngsters from Roxbury Township. Directed by Growing Stage education director Lori B. Lawrence, the cast features a host of local youngsters including Ashlei Carlson, Beth Codey, and Emma Fredericks ...

Dean Morgan family and consumer sciences teacher wins award
The family and consumer sciences classroom at Dean Morgan Junior High is all hustle and bustle. Students flock to teacher Patty Johnson, fabric in hand, wanting to know how to sew in a zipper or the proper way to pin together a project.

Citizen one
Occupation: Retired Fanshawe College teacher, founding director of non-profit Village Education and Development Society. Profile: Mukkattu was born and raised in a poor family in India. One of seven children, he had a good education, thanks to parents who made sacrifices for him.

Anonymous Donor Gives $20 Million For Education
YAKIMA -- A Yakima woman leaves her mark on the community with a big donation for education. Mollie Davis' contribution puts her in the same league of Helen Jewett, another local philanthropist who donated millions over many years.

Policy institute: U.S. behind in higher education
Wednesday, the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education published its biannual report detailing the status of higher education in the United States.

Family of Modesto Salazar dedicates memorial at ASC
ALAMOSA ? The extended family of Adams State alumnus Modesto Salazar gathered at Adams State College Nov. 19 to dedicate a ?giving tree? in his memory. Shel Silverstein?s The Giving Tree was one of the San Luis Valley educator?s favorite books, according to his son Jerry.

The Very Special Education of Sister ShemaYah
Back in the 1980s, Sister ShemaYah learned a thing or two battling D.C.'s special education system. Now she's giving lessons.

Angola: MP Sees Education as Foundation of Human's Evolution in Society
Luanda ? The Member of Parliament within the ruling MPLA party, Isabel Dalas, Tuesday in Luanda said that education within family is a decisive factor to the evolution and self-achievement of man in a society.

Serra grad tells new generation to read
Nearly 40 years after he graduated from Serra High School in Gardena, Dana Gioia returned to his alma mater Thursday with a message for the next generation: Read. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: South Bay education news » South Bay Family Talk

Corcoran families given advice, practice in avoiding gang lifestyle
Brothers Jaime Cota and Juan Reiz have already noticed a difference in their family, including increased communication, honesty and respect. For the last four weeks Cota, 12, and Reiz,14, along with their mother have been attending family sessions of Gang Resistance Education and Training, or G.R.E.A.T., at the Corcoran Family Resource Center. The family, along with about eight other Corcoran ...

Ho-ho-ho. Oh no! Keep your holiday simple and keep your sanity
Eleanor McGuire has made her stand against grand holiday expectations.

Racial gaps, high costs plague state?s higher education
WASHINGTON - Maryland higher education is too costly and continues to have large racial disparities in success and completion rates, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.

Photo fund raiser $600 donation
Delano Early Childhood and Family Education recently benefited from a photo fund raiser that resulted in a $600 donation from Delano photographer Linda Motzko.