NSTA's Activities Linking Science With Math, K-4 Encourages Critical Thinking Through Interdisciplinary Study
Preservice and inservice elementary school teachers will benefit from Activities Linking Science With Math, K-4, a ready-to-use, hands-on guide that integrates the study of science with mathematics, as well as with the visual arts, social sciences, and language arts. The 20 lessons, aligned with the latest national standards, encourage the natural curiosity of elementary students and promote the development of their problem-solving skills.

Better Scores with Brainchild's Study Buddy System Leads to Rapid Growth in Texas, Florida and Southern States
May 2009 sales for Brainchild education products including the Study Buddy and related assessment resources topped $1 million. The Study Buddy is a hand-held learning device that provides multimedia, self-paced instruction. Study Buddies work like personal tutors, delivering standards-aligned lessons in math, reading, science and language arts and then assessing student knowledge in these areas.

Frequency of Arts Instruction Remains Steady Since 1997 on the Nation's Report Card in Music and Visual Arts
The frequency of arts instruction has remained steady for over a decade although significant racial/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic gaps are evident in both music and visual arts for eighth-graders, according to the 2008 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) in arts - the first assessment of student achievement in the arts since 1997.

Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Announces Two New Undergraduate Degrees
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI), a leading provider of postsecondary education services, announced today that Ashford University will offer two new bachelor's degree programs -- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems -- beginning May 15, 2009.

ArtsBoston.org Launches; Technology Unites Arts Orgs, Expands Audience Reach
The new ArtsBoston.org launches today, becoming the country's first personal online arts concierge, helping locals and visitors navigate the many arts and entertainment options in Boston. ArtsBoston, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts in Greater Boston for almost 35 years, cultivated the support of dance, music, visual arts film and theatre groups to create a website where information is easily accessed and marketing efforts are leveraged to benefit the whole community.

American Academy Announces 2009 Class of Fellows and Foreign Honorary Members
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences today announced the election of leaders in the sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, public affairs, and the nonprofit sector. The 210 new Fellows and 19 Foreign Honorary Members join one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies and a center for independent policy research.

Klinedinst Real Estate Group Welcomes Jose A. Mendoza, Esq.
Jose A. Mendoza, an in-house counsel from one of the nation's largest real estate brokerages, has joined the Los Angeles office of Klinedinst PC. Mr. Mendoza's practice focuses on representing corporate clients in professional liability defense, construction-related cases, and commission disputes throughout Southern California. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 1996, and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

TriMark Publications Announces Release of Its Market Research Report Bundles
TriMark Publications, a global leader in the biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the release of its market research report bundles.

Tips For Finding a Local Music School in Your Community
There are many advantages to involving your child in music Participation in music can lead to increased creative thinking, better math skills, and greater interest in the performing arts