PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/113249.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 World Family and Consumer Sciences Day Highlights Need for Critical Life Skills http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb512290.htm The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) joins the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) in recognizing World Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Day, "Home Economics Supporting Sustainable Development and Quality of Life for All," on March 21, 2007. World FCS Day highlights the need to provide critical life skills, which help individuals and families improve their quality of life while addressing some of the challenges of sustainable development. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb512290.htm Life Skills Experts to Present Solutions for Thriving in Threatening Times at June 22 - 25 Conference in Charlotte http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb401364.htm The theme of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 97th Annual Conference & Expo, June 22-25, 2006, Charlotte, N.C. is "LifeSkills! Solutions for Thriving in Threatening Times." (PRWeb Jun 20, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb401364.htm World Family and Consumer Sciences Day Highlights Need for Life Skills Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb360288.htm World Family and Consumer Sciences Day, March 21, 2006, highlights the need for the critical life skills addressed by family and consumer sciences professionals. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb360288.htm AAFCS Member Receives Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb314408.htm Kendra Naef, CFCS, a family and consumer sciences teacher and AAFCS member, received the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award in recognition of her outstanding teaching methods and professional leadership. In addition, Naef will receive an unrestricted $25,000 cash award during the annual Milken National Education Conference, a professional development conference scheduled for Washington, DC in the spring of 2006. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb314408.htm AAFCS Experts Provide LifeSkills for the Holidays http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb313614.htm The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) presents consumers with holiday tips and advice to help them: safely prepare and store turkeys and holiday meals, organize a holiday treat exchange, fight holiday weight gain and obesity, shop safely online while saving time and money, and budget for holiday expenses. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb313614.htm Department of Justice Selects Certification by American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences as Key Credential in Consumer Bankruptcy Filings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299193.htm Individuals must take a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course to emerge from bankruptcy under the new personal bankruptcy legislation taking effect Oct. 17. The course must have an instructor who’s certified by AAFCS or who has equivalent experience or training. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299193.htm Back-to-School Tips for Parents from AAFCS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb277293.htm The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) presents helpful back-to-school tips for parents on planning healthy meals, purchasing clothes and school items, reducing conflict, planning for emergencies, and using technology and the Internet safely. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb277293.htm AAFCS to Address Obesity Epidemic at June 23-26 Conference in Minneapolis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250334.htm More than 1,100 family and consumer sciences professionals (FCS), public health professionals, dieticians, psychologists, sociologists, and other professionals will come together to discuss the obesity crisis at the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 96th Annual Conference & Expo, June 23 – June 26, 2005, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. The conference will feature keynote addresses, workshops, and educational sessions on obesity-related topics, as well as an exciting Expo with more than 50 exhibitors. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250334.htm Do NCLB Results Match Promise? FCS Teachers Poll Says No http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb168638.htm After conducting a Poll of its teacher-members to examine their experiences with and opinions of NCLB, AAFCS reports that most FCS teachers say the new initiative has not been very effective. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2004)

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