Young Winners Become Published Authors in EPIC's Second Annual New Voices Contest
The first-round judges whittled the middle school and high school entries to the finalists back in November. Now, the final round is complete and the top slots have been announced, leaving 40 aspiring authors from 14 US states, Canada and Singapore celebrating their wins with friends and family.

New Study Shows Small Schools Can Help Students and Teachers Succeed, But Not Without Support
A new study by Philadelphia-based Research for Action (RFA) takes a close look at 25 new and converted small high schools. The results show small schools can clearly contribute to student success, particularly among students with the greatest academic needs. The report also finds that small schools tend to foster a positive school environment, which can support and retain teachers, a feature which dovetails with the Obama administration's drive for teacher quality and accountability. But small schools cannot succeed on size alone, and need continual support from both the School District and outside partners to ensure sustained progress.

Pennsylvania Securities Commission Commends Students for Taking Part in Financial Education Challenge
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in the Commonwealth rose to the challenge by participating in the National Financial Capability Challenge during the 2009-2010 school year. The Challenge was presented by the U.S.

Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ Gives Over $90K to New Jersey Schools and Educational Organizations
RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ has donated over $90,000 to the New Jersey educational community since the inception of the company's Quotes for Cash program in 2007. The 2009-2010 school year generated over $42,000 in donations, a 69% increase over the prior year.