http://www.examiner.com/pittsburgh?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:36:10 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-21638-Pittsburgh-Classical-Antiquity-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Roman-fight-against-Extremism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools   The Roman empire during it's hight extended into the Middle East with the provinces of Asia Minor, Judea, and Egypt. During this era they faced a similar extremism the U.S. does today: religious fundamentalism in the form of rebel Jews. Preceding... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:59:43 GMT Seamus Esparza - Pittsburgh Classical Antiquity Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21638-Pittsburgh-Classical-Antiquity-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Roman-fight-against-Extremism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-11004-University-of-Pittsburgh-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d19-U-of-Pitt-event-helps-students-network-in-field-of-power-and-energy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools On Monday November 16th, students from the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh had the opportunity to attend the 4th annual Power and Energy Industry Night. Dr. Gregory Reed the director of the Power and Energy Initiative... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:11 GMT Mattie Vukmir - University of Pittsburgh Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11004-University-of-Pittsburgh-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d19-U-of-Pitt-event-helps-students-network-in-field-of-power-and-energy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-29785-Pittsburgh-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-5-steps-to-improving-your-childs-school-performance--Step-One-Establishing-effective-study-habits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools There are many small steps parents can take to help their children improve school performance throughout the elementary and secondary school years. This article focuses on one important step:  Establishing Effective Study Habits.... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:12:17 GMT Christine Ayman - Pittsburgh Parenting & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29785-Pittsburgh-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d13-5-steps-to-improving-your-childs-school-performance--Step-One-Establishing-effective-study-habits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-29780-Pittsburgh-Early-Childhood-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d10-NAEYCs-National-Conference-Opens-Soon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools The National Association for the Education of Young Children is holding their annual conference this month.  The conference will take place in Washington, DC.  It is not too late for educators to register for the event which is being held  November... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:19 GMT Patti Jack - Pittsburgh Early Childhood Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29780-Pittsburgh-Early-Childhood-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d10-NAEYCs-National-Conference-Opens-Soon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-27084-Pittsburgh-Christian-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d25-The-greatest-teacher?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools You remember that teacher. If fact, you probably remember the exact spot you were standing in when they spoke those life changing words to you. Words that gave you hope for your future and made you believe in yourself. That teacher motivated... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:51:19 GMT Denny Hyland - Pittsburgh Christian Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27084-Pittsburgh-Christian-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d25-The-greatest-teacher?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-20572-Pittsburgh-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cranberry-PA-YMCA-Physical-Education-Program-For-Homeschoolers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools According to Pennsylvania’s homeschool law, students in all grades must have physical education.  The hours that are required will vary by grade.  Children in grades K-6 are required to complete 36 hours per school year while children... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:16:02 GMT BrendaMarie Hoffman - Pittsburgh Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20572-Pittsburgh-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cranberry-PA-YMCA-Physical-Education-Program-For-Homeschoolers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-15579-Pittsburgh-Preschools-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Have-a-not-so-lazy-summer-day-at-the-library?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools Summer doesn't have to boring, even if you are not traveling to the beach for vacation.  Take a "daycation" to the library.  The Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh has events galore for infants through school age children at the main... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:50:53 GMT Wendy Hardy - Pittsburgh Preschools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15579-Pittsburgh-Preschools-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Have-a-not-so-lazy-summer-day-at-the-library?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Education_and_Schools