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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Students at Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Center are doing something cool to educate us about hunger. They're partnering with Snack Pak 4 Kids in doing that.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for those interested in swim lessons, just in time to kick-off the summer.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit was held in the Rex Baxter building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds for a three-day appearance Friday through Sunday. The walk-thru museum allowed families to explore the interactive show and learn about the pre-historic days when dinosaurs were around. Kids had a hands on approach to learning, which made the exhibit unique from regular museums.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Gene Howe Elementary hosted the "Digging Science with Dads" event Tuesday night.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Get ready to put that cell phone down! The cell phone ban will finally be enforced starting Thursday at midnight.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  An expert on bilingual education has told Texas' sweeping school finance trial of the state's dramatic growth in students considered English-language learners.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The toughness of the STAAR exam across Texas is no secret to teachers and students. But an Einstein Lab is helping to prepare Bushland kids for it with hands-on Science experiments.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Snack Pak 4 Kids calls on help from AACAL students in designing the organization's new logo.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Tuesday, students from Amarillo's high schools spent the afternoon on a 12,000-acre stretch of land learning about the natural sciences.

Friday, May 18, 2012  One family from Wellman, Texas was in the Panhandle Thursday, using their tragic story to educate teens about what texting while driving can do.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Canyon High School's Auto Technology class is celebrating what it did in a recent competition.

Monday, March 12, 2012  No books, no classes, no teachers doesn't mean kids have to put their brains on neutral this week.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Looking for something fun and different to do Friday night? The Don Harrington Discovery Center's next 'Discover After Dark' evening feature is Friday night from 7-10. The event features everything sports

Friday, November 18, 2011  An Amarillo private school is asking for your help in helping it win a $50,000 grant contest.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  Area middle school girls had the chance Saturday to get dirty and learn at the same time while participating in organized interactive workshops at the Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning or AACAL.