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REEP News

Apply Now To The 2012 REEP Summer Institute For School Leaders.

Hello REEP Blog Readers. We would like to remind you that we are now accepting applications for the REEP Summer Institute For School Leaders which is scheduled from Sunday, July 8th to Friday, July 20th, 2012 at Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.

The Summer Institute is widely recongized as one of the THE BEST K-12 professional development programs for the nation. The classes are led by a diverse group of practitioners, scholars, and thought leaders from the worlds of education, business, and leadership.

If you are interested in applying for this program, please read this carefully.

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Leadership

NAWMBA’s 12th Annual Women in Leadership Conference.

The Rice University Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual Women in Leadership Conference will be held on:

Friday February 10, 2012. 8am – 3pm at McNair Hall on Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business

Registration is only $40 and includes breakfast, lunch, and a champagne reception. Proceeds from the conference go towards scholarships for Rice MBA students. Attire is business casual. The first 100 people to register will be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad.

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REEP News

Apply Now For The REEP MBA Program for School Leaders at Rice.

Hello REEP Blog Readers. We would like to remind you that we are now accepting applications for the REEP MBA Program For School Leaders which is expected to start in August 2012 at Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.

The REEP MBA is widely recongized as one of the THE BEST  professional development programs in the nation for educators who are interested in running traditional public or charter schools as School Leaders, Assistant Principals or Principals. The REEP MBA is a focused business training, allowing educators to learn how to apply business theories and leadership best practices to the school setting. The REEP MBA includes the option to apply and obtain a Principal Certification.

If you are interested in applying for this program, please read carefully these reminders:

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Rice University

Unique Opportunity For Educators Seeking To Promote College Readiness. Mark Your Calendar For December 6th.

The Center for College Readiness at Rice University is excited to invite administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents to attend a one-day conference on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 to learn about the essential skills needed to prepare students to be successful in college. Presenters will include education policy experts, internationally acclaimed college readiness organizations, and instructional leaders who will advise on how to close equity and achievement gaps, the importance of mentorship and leadership, and proven college readiness strategies. All information will support the formation of college ready campuses throughout the Houston area. (more…)

Leadership

New Club, New Year, New Job…?

Hello again everyone! In my last blog post, I mentioned that I’m currently serving as the President of the Rice University Education Leadership Club. I’d like to take this opportunity to formally introduce the club and share some news regarding our exciting plans for the year.

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