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Ways for St. Pete-Area Teachers to Save in the Classroom

Why are St. Pete-area teachers continuing to pay for school supplies out of their own pocket? According to a recent study, 6.4 million public school teachers in the U.S. spend over $3 billion every year. That’s about $480 of their own money.   St. Pete-area teachers are not only educating students…

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GED 2014: Understand the Change

 GED 2014: Understand the Change In an effort to prepare diploma receivers for college and a changing workforce, the agency responsible for administering the General Educational Development (GED) exam, has upgraded the test and how it will be administered. The changes will take affect Jan. 1 2014…

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Student-Run Holocaust Museum

Middle and high school students at Canterbury School of Florida have created a walking Holocaust Museum in the school library that is open to the public through Friday, May 3.  All community members are invited to come by and take part in this important display. Visitors will enter the museum to …

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$2,500 GTE Scholarships Available

Do you know a high school senior or undergraduate student who has a 3.0 GPA or better, and demonstrates a commitment to community service and activities? They're the perfect candidate for a GTE Financial Scholarship. The GTE Foundation is awarding up to 24, $2,500 scholarships this year based not …

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Sun Life Rising Star Awards Submissions Due

WHAT: Sun Life Financial is accepting Sun Life Rising Star Award grant applications from nonprofit organizations in the South Florida area that advocate for youth from under-served communities. Sun Life will award four winning organizations with a $50,000 grant, who will each nominate an exemplary …

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Entry Deadline for 3rd Annual Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement Fast Approaching

Do you know a Pinellas County teen who's a go-getter and could use a little cash? Only two weeks remain to submit nominations in this year's Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement for outstanding middle and high school Pinellas County. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be handed out in ten …

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Study Guides to Help Students Prep for AP Exams in May

Advanced Placement (AP) courses can help students stand out during the college admissions process, earn college credits before entering school—helping to reduce the cost of tuition—and, in some cases, skip introductory-level classes.  On the AP exam, 5 is the top score and 3 is a passing grade. But…

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AT&T Donates $25,000 to Pinellas Education Foundation

 AT&T recently presented the Pinellas Education Foundation with a $25,000 check for their Take Stock in Children/Doorways Scholarship Program. The funds will be used to purchase scholarships for students who qualify to be in the program, which provides low income students the opportunity to attend …

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Canterbury Cup Catch-n-Release Fishing Tournament

The Canterbury Cup is an all-release fishing tournament open to everyone! Proceeds support Canterbury's signature Marine Studies program. Register online. Important dates and deadlines: REGISTRATION CLOSES  Friday, April 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m. CAPTAIN'S MEETING (all Captains must attend this meeting) …

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Achieva Credit Union: Hugh “Max” Kriever Scholarship

 Applicants may apply here. MARCH 25, 2013 (CLEARWATER) – Achieva Credit Union will award two new scholarships this year in memory of the former Chairman of the Board, Hugh “Max” Kriever.  In addition to Achieva’s annual program of ten $1,000 scholarships, the Hugh “Max” Kriever Memorial …

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