Program to combat challenges facing at-risk Native American youth WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Center for Native American Youth, a new policy program at the Aspen Institute, will host a pair of launch events today, Monday, February 28. Founded by Byron Dorgan, former U.S. Senator and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian [...]

Download image WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Following is the daily “Profile America” feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28: TOOTH FAIRY Profile America — Monday, February 28th.  In the minds of young children, probably the most recognized character after Santa Claus is being honored today — it’s National Tooth [...]

Credit union trade association and leading private student lending platform combine financial literacy efforts toward higher-education financing WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Fynanz, Inc. today announced a joint program to provide credit union families with financial literacy materials surrounding college planning. The new effort expands the existing alliance [...]

COMPTON, Calif., Feb. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Army today announced an expanded partnership with the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Foundation (MLBUYF) in support of its diversity programs.  The Army kicks off the relationship with the Urban Youth Academy (UYA) as the presenting sponsor of the fourth annual Urban Invitational here featuring historically [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The California School Library Association (CSLA) announces the launch of the 2011 California Campaign for Strong School Libraries. The Campaign’s purpose is to raise awareness with all Californians about the importance of every child’s access to a library staffed by a credentialed teacher librarian and clerical staff, with [...]