PCS Edventures! and Kennedy Space Center Team Up for Kids; PCS Edventures! and the Kennedy Space Center Collaborate to Support ``No Child Left Behind''.Business Editors BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2002 PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. Edventures! (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :PCSV PCSV Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (automotive) ) and Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral) U.S. launch site for manned space missions. [U.S. Hist.: WB, So:562] See : Astronautics Visitor Complex in Florida today Florida Today is the major daily newspaper serving Melbourne, Brevard County and the Space Coast region of Florida. It was founded in 1966 by the Gannett corporation. announced the launch of a collaborative effort that will benefit some lucky educational organization. In the spirit of the "No Child Left Behind Act The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), commonly known as NCLB (IPA: /ˈnɪkəlbiː/), is a United States federal law that was passed in the House of Representatives on May 23, 2001 of 2001," PCS Edventures! and the Kennedy Space Center have launched a promotion and giveaway that will deliver a complete hands-on robotics learning lab to a U.S. based educational institution that can include after-school or in-school programs. In addition to the PCS Academy of Robotics program grand prize provided by PCS Edventures!, Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex will be providing a free trip for a family of four to the Space Center to view a shuttle launch and to enjoy all of the shows and attractions at the Visitor Complex. "PCS is committed to providing extraordinary educational opportunities for students that will prepare them for future success, and we are delighted to be working so closely with Kennedy Space Center whom we view as one of the premier providers of quality educational materials and opportunities," said Tony Maher Tony Maher (born January 12, 1945) is a former Irish sportsperson who played hurling for St. Finbarr's and Cork in the 1960s and 1970s. Playing career Tony Maher was born in Cork in 1945. He was educated at Greenmount School where he developed a great talent for hurling. , PCS Edventures! chairman, president, and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 states a clear goal that we, as a nation, will create outstanding educational opportunities for our children so that they can succeed. Kennedy Space Center is excited to be collaborating with PCS Edventures!, a Company that specializes in curriculum emphasizing technological literacy and project based learning," said Scott Lueders, Sales Promotion representative for KSCVC KSCVC KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Visitors Complex . More about No Child Left Behind http://nochildleftbehind.gov/ Information on the promotion and giveaway is available on the Internet at the following address. All visitors are encouraged to participate by nominating their organization of choice to win the Academy of Robotics Grand Prize. http://discover.edventures.com/robogiveaway The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, located 45 miles east of Orlando, Fla., is open from 9 a.m. until approximately dusk every day except Dec. 25 and certain launch days. Learn more about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the following Internet address: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com. PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in the design, development and delivery of education products, services, and technology to the K-12 market worldwide. Its more than 325 hands-on, learning labs are currently used by children at public and private schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, Tech Museums, and other after-school programs throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. Its on-line product is called Edventures!.com and is an Internet-based and accessed site designed to support its labs and for home use through its rich curriculum, communication and assessment capabilities, multiple activities and online community features. Information about PCS Edventures! is also available on the Internet at www.edventures.com. |
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