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2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge Has Begun!
And Funutation is here to help you win the battle!

The National STEM Video Game Challenge is a multi-year competition whose goal is to motivate interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passion for playing and making video games. It is open to all students in middle schools, high schools and colleges.

Winner receives a laptop computer and $2,000 for your school. Hurry, the deadline is March 12, 2012. For more details, visit www.stemchallenge.org.

Funutation can help you! All you need is tools & skills learned from us. Visit www.funutation.com or call us at 1-888-FUNUTEK to learn more about our private and online classes. Have fun!

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Interesting article by Valerie Strauss in the Washington Post!

Do you agree? Let us know your thoughts.

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Why strong afterschool programs matter
By Valerie Strauss

Students need more than a strong curriculum, good teachers, and time in the classroom to succeed. Afterschool programs have long known that they can embrace the hours between the time school closes and parents return from work to provide children, especially those who don’t have access to other activities, with exciting, engaging experiences that will help them learn academic, social and professional skills. The research is clear: children in quality afterschool programs are more likely to come to school and stay in school, more likely to hand in their work and get better grades.  (Click here to read the full article)