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Posted:  January 30, 2009

Lone Star Leadership Academy

Education in Action offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy programs for outstanding Texas 5th-8th grade students.  Student participants develop leadership skills and experience what they are learning in school through visits to historically, politically and environmentally significant Texas sites.  Program facilitators are Texas teachers.

These weeklong residential programs are Monday-Friday and are offered throughout the summer.  Selected students maintain an 85 or higher average, receive an educator recommendation based on demonstrated leadership ability and are involved in school/community activities. 

Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, or Houston/Galveston Locations

Early application deadline:  March 21, 2009

Final application deadline:  May 22, 2009

For more information, including an informational video and program application, visit:


www.educationinaction.org

Teachers:

Nominate outstanding 5th-8th grade students for summer 2009 Lone Star Leadership Academy programs online at http://www.educationinaction.org/educators/nominations.php.

Students/Parents:

If you are interested in participating in this summer program and feel you are qualified.  Speak to one of your teachers about nominating you online.

Questions?  Contact:

Monica Hayes
Educational Outreach Director
"Fostering educated and involved Texans
www.educationinaction.org
P.O. Box 2285, Keller, TX 76244
817-562-4957, ext. 10
Fax 817-
562-2058