Sample News Release
From: (school or event spokesperson)
The Spirit of Education, the innovative Dream Flight USA student shuttle/space station, is on its way to (school/event) in (community). The 45 foot long Spirit of Educationis the focal point of the Dream Flight USA Foundation. The mission of the Wausau, WI based foundation is to motivate students in the upper elementary grades to learn by offering hands-on activities using space travel and aviation as a catalyst. The vehicle travels to schools and events wherever requested.
The shuttle/space station will arrive at (school/event) (location) at (time) on (day)(date). It will remain at (location) for (day or days). The shuttle will be piloted by ( ). The on board teacher will be ( ).
The 44,000 pound shuttle/space station is just over 13 feet high and 8.5 feet wide. On board, visitors will find study areas and work stations where students participate in a variety of activities. The work stations on board are designed for students in grades 4, 5, and 6, but can be modified for students in grades 3 through 8.
The Dream Flight USA Foundation and curriculum were developed by Sharon Ryan, a fifth grade teacher at John Marshall School in the Wausau, WI school district. Mrs. Ryan, a Presidential Award recipient, developed a similar program in the school district which served students for ten years.
A shuttle/space station open house will be held for one hour, (day) (date) from (time) to (time) at (location).
The shuttle visit is made possible by donations from (list local donors).
