The Family Institute At Northwestern University Presents Its Generalized Anxiety Disorder Research Project
The Anxiety and Panic Treatment Program of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a premier center for couple and family therapy, community outreach, education and research, announces its generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) research project. The primary focus of the GAD research project is on improving the effectiveness of treatment for GAD.

Student wages won't cost family assistance
For Rosemarie Chapman, yesterday's anti-poverty announcement marks the end of a two-year fight. Chapman was a vocal opponent of the policy that let Ontario deduct her daughter's part-time wages as a student from the family's social assistance cheque.

94-year old alumn returns to P.S. 83
P.S. 83 had a rare and wonderful opportunity, as a distinguished alumni came back to visit the institution responsible for her education.

Local higher education officials point to stress, anxiety as reasons students turn to drinking and substance abuse
A new study indicating that alcohol and substance abuse are still prevalent on campuses while nearly half of college-age Americans has had a ?psychotic disorder? comes as no surprise to officials at area higher education institutions.

The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation raised $20,000 at its seventh annual fundraiser
Published December, 5th 2008. Carlos and Christopher Sanchez of Reel Smokers cigar and wine store in Deerfield Beach held the seventh annual fundraiser for the "Cigar Family Charitable Foundation," a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization.

New state program offers family planning services
The Wyoming Department of Health will offer more low-income women the ability to receive family planning services through its new Pregnant by Choice program starting the first of the year.

AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
A new study shows only one State has a passing grade for college affordability. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education flunked every State but California. The affordability grade is based on what percentage of a family's income goes to college expenses.

Dean Morgan family and consumer sciences teacher wins award
The family and consumer sciences classroom at Dean Morgan Junior High is all hustle and bustle. Students flock to teacher Patty Johnson, fabric in hand, wanting to know how to sew in a zipper or the proper way to pin together a project.

Citizen one
Occupation: Retired Fanshawe College teacher, founding director of non-profit Village Education and Development Society. Profile: Mukkattu was born and raised in a poor family in India. One of seven children, he had a good education, thanks to parents who made sacrifices for him.

Anonymous Donor Gives $20 Million For Education
YAKIMA -- A Yakima woman leaves her mark on the community with a big donation for education. Mollie Davis' contribution puts her in the same league of Helen Jewett, another local philanthropist who donated millions over many years.

Policy institute: U.S. behind in higher education
Wednesday, the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education published its biannual report detailing the status of higher education in the United States.

Family of Modesto Salazar dedicates memorial at ASC
ALAMOSA ? The extended family of Adams State alumnus Modesto Salazar gathered at Adams State College Nov. 19 to dedicate a ?giving tree? in his memory. Shel Silverstein?s The Giving Tree was one of the San Luis Valley educator?s favorite books, according to his son Jerry.

The Very Special Education of Sister ShemaYah
Back in the 1980s, Sister ShemaYah learned a thing or two battling D.C.'s special education system. Now she's giving lessons.

Angola: MP Sees Education as Foundation of Human's Evolution in Society
Luanda ? The Member of Parliament within the ruling MPLA party, Isabel Dalas, Tuesday in Luanda said that education within family is a decisive factor to the evolution and self-achievement of man in a society.

Corcoran families given advice, practice in avoiding gang lifestyle
Brothers Jaime Cota and Juan Reiz have already noticed a difference in their family, including increased communication, honesty and respect. For the last four weeks Cota, 12, and Reiz,14, along with their mother have been attending family sessions of Gang Resistance Education and Training, or G.R.E.A.T., at the Corcoran Family Resource Center. The family, along with about eight other Corcoran ...

Racial gaps, high costs plague state?s higher education
WASHINGTON - Maryland higher education is too costly and continues to have large racial disparities in success and completion rates, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.

Family of man killed in Wal-Mart stampede sue over store advertising
The family of the Wal-Mart worker who died in a stampede by shoppers has alleged in a lawsuit that the retailer's advertising contributed to his death. By Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Photo fund raiser $600 donation
Delano Early Childhood and Family Education recently benefited from a photo fund raiser that resulted in a $600 donation from Delano photographer Linda Motzko.

WVU Gets $800K for Disability Education Program
A West Virginia University program is getting $800,000 to help faculty provide quality education to students with disabilities.

After a layoff, a family learns to cope
Balancing the checkbook is a tense chore for an unemployed IT consultant and his wife. Their story is becoming less unique.