Some Summer Science Resources

Hi all,

If you are looking for further opportunities for cool science experiences, here are but a few options:

Most of the state college's have summer high school programs in academic area's of study
oregonstate.edu/precollege

OMSI Summer Camps
oregon-summer-camp
Hoagies Gifted
marine adventure and hands on science
Education World ( free)
Marine Biology Summer Camps for teens
Outward Bound

Lead America robotics and engineering camp

Some Resources on Israel and Palestine

Here are some useful links to learn about Israel and Palestine:

British Broadcasting Corporation

CIA World Fact Book: Israel
Israeli Tourism Videos
Palestinian Tourism Site
A Zionist Perspective
Zionist Perspective: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Zionist: Israel MFA II
Zionist: Israeli history
Palestinian Perspective: Palestine History
Palestinian: Timeline
Palestinian: Nakba

Trillium to host activist, film director

Hi all,

I am pleased to announce that the Health Speaker Series course I am facilitating will host a special presentation by Talal Jabari, director of Full Signal, a film about the impact of the proliferation of cell phone technology, on Wednesday, February 17th from 2:00 to 3:00.

All Trillium community members are invited and encouraged to attend. You can find more information about the film here and here and here. If you plan to attend, please RSVP me (Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org) so I can be sure to plan well.

You can view trailers here.

I realize this is a controversial issue, and look forward to bringing out diverse concerns and ideas from our community.

Best,
Ken

Cell Phone Safety Resources

For those of you in Health Speaker Series, or just plain interested, here are some resources on the debate over cell phone saftery:

This is from the Federal Communications Commission
This is from the World Health Organization.
This is from RespectPDX.org
A link to a Full Signal, a new film about international health care safety.
More on RF signals from the FCC here.

Health Coverage for all Oregon Kids

Governor Kulongoski announces the Healthy Kid Plan, open to all uninsured children:

February 5, 2010


All Oregon Children Now Have Access to Health Care, Over 30,000 Already Enrolled

(Salem) — Governor Ted Kulongoski today announced that all Oregon children now have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care under the state’s Healthy Kids plan, realizing one of his top priorities since taking office.

Healthy Kids was passed by the legislature during the 2009 session and has been implemented in phases over the last six months. This week, the Oregon Department of Human Services began providing coverage to families under Healthy KidsConnect, the final phase of Healthy Kids.

Healthy Kids provides access to health care in three ways: 1) No-cost option through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP); 2) Low-cost options through cost-share models; and 3) Full-cost options through newly-created state-sponsored private insurance plans – depending on family income.

No Cost: The plan provides free coverage through the Oregon Health Plan for children in families with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level ($44,100 for a family of four).

Low-Cost: The program offers a cost-share model to assist Oregon’s middle-class families earning between 200 -300 percent of the federal poverty level (between $44,100 – $66,000 a year for a family of four). These families earn too much to qualify for the Oregon Health Plan, but too little to purchase private insurance on their own. On a sliding scale, these families share the cost with the state or can receive a subsidy to help pay for their child’s coverage through an employer-sponsored insurance plan.

Full Cost: For children in families with incomes above 300 percent of the federal poverty level (or $66,000 for a family of four), the program provides access to a new state-sponsored private insurance plans collectively called Healthy KidsConnect. These families pay the full premium.

To date, the state has enrolled more than 30,000 children in Healthy Kids. The goal is to enroll 80,000 children by the end of this year.

Parents can learn more about Healthy Kids and apply online at www.oregonhealthykids.gov or by calling 1-877-314-5678.

S2 Advising Workshop Offerings

You can find the new staff and student-led semester two workshop offerings here.

Write about Peace, Win Money

The Physicians for Social Responsibility is holding their annual Peace Writing Contest for 11th and 12th graders. Check it out.

A great critical reading resource from the University of Oregon

Here is a great guide, "On Reading Well/ On Being Well-Read," produced by the University of Oregon.