education
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for supporting St. Theresa's outdoor education trip
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:25amSt. Theresa's School sixth and seventh graders recently went on an outdoor education field trip to the Eastern Sierras. We had a great time camping, hiking and swimming. We enjoyed seeing and learn...
Education Roundup: College kicks off fall classes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:49amWith a few new additions and a slightly higher enrollment, Lake Tahoe Community College's fall quarter begins this week. "We've got a pretty interesting lineup this fall," said college vice preside...
Melting polar regions discussed Thursday at Tahoe environmental center
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:35pmBy Heather Segale
A lecture that explores climate change and the melting polar regions will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences at Incline Village.
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55amBy Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Youth get an education about why school is important
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:55pmThe Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe joins 4000 clubs across the country with a focus on making sure youth have the support and motivation to stay in school ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../youth-get-a...
Education foundation has money to give away
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 12:18amLake Tahoe Educational Foundation is accepting applications for enrichment grants. ... The primary source of funds comes from the annual Food Fest, which will be Oct. 8 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in S...
Class focuses on owners ready to sell business
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 7:38pmAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../class-focuses-on-owne...
$2.3 Million for Tahoe Center will Fund 3-D Public Education on Lake Ecosystems
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 5:12pmBy the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Members of the public will be able to visually immerse themselves in two of the best-known lakes in the United States, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to UC Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center seeks volunteers during annual salmon run
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 3:17pmBy Lisa Herron
Class teaches people how to use QuickBooks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:50amAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a two-day “QuickBooks” seminar Sept. 6...
LTCC grant to help local kids move onward, upward
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 6:37pmLake Tahoe Community College has been awarded a five-year federal grant designed to provide academic support for 500 low-income, first generation college-bound students from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High. The Department of Education grant will be consist of five annual payments of about $230,000 each, said LTCC spokeswoman Christina Proctor. The college was informed it had been awarded the grant by the offices of California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer.
Pilot Hero 'Sully' Sullenberger to Discuss Thunderbird Preservation; tickets now available
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 3:49amCaptain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who calmly and heroically landed his jetliner on New York’s Hudson River saving all 155 passengers and crew on board, will speak in Incline Village at a benefit for the Thunderbird Preservation Society on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The man who redefined “hero” on January 15, 2009, will discuss the importance of core values, including the preservation of vintage Americana – specifically Lake Tahoe’s historic Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.
Paddlers Help Protect Lake Tahoe from Invasive Species
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:00amBy Kristi Boosman
Paddlers at Lake Tahoe who enjoy the peace and solitude of skimming over crystal clear waters can now join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species, according to an invasive species multi-agency committee.
Tahoe Keepers is a free training program designed to help non-motorized watercraft operators guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive species to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin by self-inspecting and decontaminating their boats and gear after each use.
Workshop focuses on various aspects of greening
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 6:17pmAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../workshop-focuses-on-v...
Tahoe Fund partners with Heavenly, Northstar
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:17amThe nonprofit Tahoe Fund partnership with Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, called the "Ski Conservation Fund", will raise an estimated $75,000 annually for the nonprofit Fund to support environmental improvement projects within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Internet marketing class in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:51pmAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a beginner Internet Marketing – The Supe...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:20amCelebration of Education by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is Aug. 26 from 5-7pm at South Tahoe High School. Tours of the Theater Arts & Design ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-ab...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:19pmLake Tahoe Community College is conducting a survey to see what people want in community education. • Ed Gurowitz, a management and organizational ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-la...
GUEST COLUMN: Congress helps education head outside
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 9:21amThe following is paraphrased, quoted and otherwise cobbled together from the bipartisan introduction of the No Child Left Inside bill, by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mark Kirk, R-Ill., and Rep. Sarban...