The Consortium for Public Education
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INSIGHTS Just In ...October 2010
In this issue...
Journey to Learn
Hear Me! project goes to Brownsville
Don't miss The Consortium's Book Fair
Consortium welcomes three new directors
Expect Respect wins SA Board endorsement




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Robotics workshop at McKeesport Area High School

Journey to Learn showcased best practices in 15 districts


The 2,200 educators who fanned out across the region for The Consortium for Public Education's annual Journey to Learn found new ways to enrich classroom learning, apply technology, help improve student health and much more. To read all about our latest multi-district in-service experience, click Journey to Learn.

Kids tell their stories as part of the Hear Me! project

Helping children find their voices


Fourth-graders at Cox-Donahey Elementary School shared stories and even talked about concerns that can be difficult to voice when a group of Brownsville Area High School students took some time to listen as part of the Hear Me! project. To learn more, click Hear Me! 
Book fair on December 12th

Save the date!


The Consortium for Public Education is hosting a Book Fair in partnership with Barnes & Noble's Waterfront store in Homestead on Sunday, December 12th. Please  mark your calendars and combine your holiday book shopping with all of the music and activities we've planned. To learn more, click Book Fair.

Consortium adds board members


The Consortium for Public Education welcomes three local business executives to its board. To learn more about them, click Board.

South Allegheny Board backs Expect Respect with supplemental position

 

Positive impact from The Consortium for Public Education's Expect Respect program at South Allegheny High School earned it a supplemental staff position and permanent standing as an extra-curricular activity. To learn more, click Expect Respect.