Renewable energy, R&D credits blocked in Senate
When it comes to reducing our dependence on foreign oil, providing an alternative to skyrocketing gas prices and curbing climate change, the U.S. Senate did America a disservice this week when it fell 10 votes short of extending the Renewable Energy Tax Credit.
Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers
Sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Intel
The Laboratory for Learning is beginning its second year of the Math Professional Development Initiative. It is an opportunity for K-8 teachers to develop math skills through a content-rich 80-hour course that runs from August 2008 to February 2009. The curriculum is based on the Intel Mathematics Initiative that successfully links course completion with improved student math achievement scores.
Pasta Bowl II
The entire 49ers team are your celeberity waiters and dinner guests at this year's Pasta Bowl, benefiting local charities.
