var lsbFeed = {title: "Homepage", entries: [{title:"Inside Our Schools", targetId: "feature-video", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p></p><object width=\"480\" height=\"295\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/hADtLTwYAOU&hl=en&fs=1\"/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"/><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/hADtLTwYAOU&hl=en&fs=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"480\" height=\"295\"/></object><p>In partnership with the Pearson Foundation, the Future Educators Association offers the <em>Inside Our Schools 2020 Challenge</em>, which seeks to elevate youth voices through digital film for the public's benefit, each year. </p><p>Students from three FEA chapters were featured in this video, which was created on February 13, 2009, at the FEA National Conference in Denver.</p></div>"},{title:"General FEA News and Announcements", targetId: "fea-news", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=6c81fd741717401c80e900099b807a8e\">Get on the Bus!</a></p><p>As students go back to school, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is taking a bus tour to visit schools, honor and listen to teachers, meet with parents and students, and highlight success. Come along...</p><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=279944f432fb4f3ba5a58da3747ef9f0\" title=\"Get an Early Start on the Financial Aid Process\">Show Me the Money to Improve Test Scores</a></p><p>In a new study, researchers found that a possible way to improve 12th graders' historically disappointing test scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)...</p><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=d63c4b6f9b5a4561985f0308fafc8eef\" title=\"Get an Early Start on the Financial Aid Process\"></a><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=9cde14c10890470da3b05784228a3d4a\">FEA International Student Officers</a></p><p>FEA is growing like never before.  As a federally-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), our goal is to attract promising students to pursue education-related careers...</p><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=686a78f706e543509caba2759ce7b852\">Submit a Proposal for the 2011 FEA National Conference</a></p><p>It’s hard to believe, but it’s true—plans are well underway for the 2011 FEA National Conference! FEA is now accepting proposals for sessions to be presented at the FEA conference, which will be held February 18-20, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia. Sessions will...</p><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://feaconnect.org/blog_post_view.aspx?BlogPostID=41a11d2fcadb4c169cb0a17680896295\">FEA Receives Federal Recognition!</a></p><p>Future Educators Association has joined nationally-known student groups such as National FFA Organization, Skills USA, DECA, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). <strong></strong></p></div>"},{title:"FEA Programs and Events", targetId: "programs-events", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p>Want more information about FEA programs and events? Details about the events you’ve heard about? Check these links.</p><table><tr><td width=\"160\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/events/conferences.htm\">FEA Conference</a></p></td><td width=\"160\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/scholarships/index.htm\">Prospective Educator<br></br>Scholarship</a></p></td><td width=\"160\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.feachalkwalk.org\">Chalk Walk</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/events/conferences.htm\"><img src=\"http://feaconnect.contentupdates.com/images/FEAConference.JPG\" alt=\"\"/></a></p></td><td><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/scholarships/index.htm\"><img src=\"http://feaconnect.contentupdates.com/images/Scholarship.JPG\" alt=\"\"/></a></p></td><td><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.feachalkwalk.org\"><img src=\"http://feaconnect.contentupdates.com/images/ChalkWalk.JPG\" alt=\"\"/></a></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/publications/index.htm\">FEA Publications</a></p></td><td colspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/events/r4r.htm\">Read for the Record</a></p></td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/fea/fundraising.htm\"></a></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/publications/index.htm\"><img src=\"http://feaconnect.contentupdates.com/images/PolicyBrief.JPG\" alt=\"\"/></a></p></td><td colspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/events/r4r.htm\"><img src=\"http://feaconnect.contentupdates.com/images/ReadforRecord.JPG\" alt=\"\"/></a></p></td><td colspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.futureeducators.org/fea/fundraising.htm\"></a></p></td></tr></table></div>"},{title:"Getting Started?", targetId: "join", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p><strong>Students</strong></p><p>In order to become a member of FEAConnect, please e-mail your full name, school name, and advisor’s name to <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:mail@feaconnect.org\"><u>mail@feaconnect.org</u></a>. Once we’ve verified your membership, we will send you a link within two business days that will guide you through a quick and easy registration process.  </p><p></p><p><strong>FEA Advisors/Affiliates</strong></p><p>Advisors, to become a member of FEAConnect, please e-mail your full name, school name, and chapter number to <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:mail@feaconnect.org\"><u>mail@feaconnect.org</u></a>. All other FEA affiliates should e-mail their full name and relationship to FEA. Once we’ve verified your membership or relationship to FEA, we will send you a link within two business days that will guide you through a quick and easy registration process.  </p><p></p><p>If you have suggestions about how to make this site better, write us at <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:mail@feaconnect.org\">mail@feaconnect.org</a>.</p><p></p><p></p></div>"},{title:"FEA – A classroom is waiting…", targetId: "video", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p></p><object width=\"175\" height=\"165\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/RtJxzDCQEso&hl=en&fs=1\"/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"/><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/RtJxzDCQEso&hl=en&fs=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"175\" height=\"165\"/></object></div>"},{title:"About FEA", targetId: "about-fea", content: "<div class=\"article\" id=\"1\"><p>PDK is committed to addressing the teacher shortage challenge with solid solutions. We are focusing our efforts and resources on cultivating and supporting the next generation of educators. We will close the educator supply-and-demand gap by recruiting and developing educators. Future Educators Association/PDK International serves 25,000 students who are preparing for careers in education and education-related fields. </p><h2>Our Mission</h2><p>The mission of FEA is to foster the recruitment and development of prospective educators worldwide through the dissemination of innovative programming and relevant research.</p><h2>About PDK</h2><p>PDK International, the professional association in education, serves as the international coordinator for the programs of Future Educators Association (FEA) and is privileged to provide the FEA with an international home in Bloomington, Indiana. </p><p>Phi Delta Kappa International<br></br>408 N. Union Street<br></br>Bloomington IN 47405</p></div>"}]};