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Mount Saint Mary College invites New York state college and high school students to enter its Hudson River Essay Contest, sponsored by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation.

“As we prepare to mark the 400th anniversary of Hudson’s exploration, what better way to celebrate this important New York resource than to invite young people to study and write about it,” said the Rev. Kevin E. Mackin, Mount president. Essays must focus on the Hudson River and be a maximum of 1,000 words. While the essay may be creative in style, it must be accurate and based upon research; sources must be referenced in a Works Cited page. Read the rest…

This presidential campaign was all about change. We heard both candidates promise to deliver it to Washington.

Now our leaders could use your help. In advance of the inauguration, we want to know: What would you change if you were president?

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(Deadline December 12, 2008)
Registration for the 2009 National Geographic Bee must be received by this date.

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Are you a high school student who writes? Or perhaps you’re a teacher who works with aspiring playwrights?

The SETC Playwriting Committee has created a new playwriting contest just for high school students. The winning student playwright receives a $250 prize and an invitation to attend the SETC Spring Convention. The winning script will be presented in a staged reading and receive a response from a distinguished panel of critics.

Reported by:   Brent Peterson   Athens, GA

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TD Bank is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and encouraging individual growth for the students within our neighborhoods. The TD Bank American Dream Scholarships recognize the accomplishments of high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Read the rest…

Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm is teaming with the nonprofit organization KaBOOM! to bring play back into the lives of children.

As part of the Stonyfield KaBOOM! Double Play Program, a winner will receive a $50,000 grant to build or improve a playground, skate park, basketball court, sports field, or other type of playspace. The winner will then help select a second $50,000 grant recipient from a list of KaBOOM! applicants, based on its financial need.

“Play is what childhood is supposed to be all about,” said Stonyfield Farm President and CEO Gary Hirshberg in a prepared statement. “With green space shrinking every day, today’s kids don’t have the opportunity we did as children to play in the woods or green fields.”

To apply, lift the lid from a Stonyfield Farm yogurt. Schools, clubs, and other organizations can collect specially marked 6-ounce and 32-ounce yogurt lids and mail them with an entry form to Stonyfield Farm. The winning prize goes to the group that collects the most lids.

“When communities rally to support the cause of play, everyone’s a winner,” said Darell Hammond, CEO and cofounder of KaBoom!, a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child. “Not only will the Double Play Program empower two communities to build places to play for their kids, but it will also inspire thousands of people across the country to take action and make their children’s world more healthy and playful.” Read the rest…