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Lakurt D. Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Lakurt D. Harris, of Burton, Michigan, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of motivational speaking. About Lakurt D. Harris Lakurt Harris is the president... - October 05, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
ARDUTIME, LLC Announces the Release of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set. The Set is Now Available for Pre-Order.
ARDUTIME, LLC announces the availability of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set for pre-order. iBrics Education Sets help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in kids 8 and older. iBrics sets deliver fun science learning, through hands-on STEM experiments. - October 04, 2021 - ARDUTIME, LLC
Shorecrest Apple Distinguished School Recognition Extended Through 2024
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School. Shorecrest was awarded the 2021-2024 distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout... - October 02, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NJ MED’s 2021 3rd Quarter Education Rankings Are Out
Back to School in Schools around the world is not the same. - October 02, 2021 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family
STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy
LangInnov Awarded $898,537 from the National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D - September 30, 2021 - LangInnov
Orange Neurosciences’ Digital Therapy Platform is Helping Neurodiverse Students Overcome Pandemic Challenges
A recent study by Stanford University states that reading skills have stalled among students due to school closures, with reading fluency in second and third graders reduced by 30 percent. Students with learning differences have had bigger challenges. ReadON, an affordable, non-pharmacological therapy, improves attention, focus and self-confidence, language barriers and more. - September 30, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman of Flint, Michigan has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - September 23, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Teachers2Teachers Global Announces Rebrand
Teachers2Teachers Global, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will change its name to Mathkind. With seven years of exciting growth and sharpened focus, its mission remains to build quality math education programs through collaborative partnerships that drive greater social justice. - September 23, 2021 - Mathkind Global
Sprinturf Installs Its Predator™ Turf System at CBC High School in St. Louis
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has installed its Predator™ premium dual-fiber turf system at Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School in Town and Country, a suburb of St. Louis. For 172 years, the Lasallian Catholic... - September 22, 2021 - Sprinturf
Jenn Cleary Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award
Jenn Cleary and her latest album, All Together Now! Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award. - September 20, 2021 - Jenn Cleary Music, LLC
Two Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Bepler and Forney in Top 1% of US High School Seniors - September 18, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
"Chasing the Silver Lining" is authored by Dr. Livingston Alexander, distinguished President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He drew inspiration for his creative non-fiction work reflecting upon experiences from his childhood as well as other prominent events. To understand Dr. Alexander is to know resilience existed, even during Jim Crow. If Dr. Alexander is not known to you, his new publication is sure to have you remember his poignant words for years to come. - September 17, 2021 - 220 Media and Marketing
Shorecrest Completes Charger Commons
Newest Campus Capital Project Serves Students Across the PK3-12 Community. - September 15, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families
Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Action For Nature Announces 2021 “International Young Eco-Hero Award” Winners.
Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2021 Young Eco-Hero award winners, honoring 25 young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the past eighteen years, the International... - September 09, 2021 - Action For Nature
Fantasy Writer Debuts New YA Novel That Shows Outsiders Can Become Heroes
Adolescence is a time when we want nothing more than to just fit in. Uniqueness can be a liability and a source of torment. Those real-life struggles are on display in Freya Daree’s new young adult series “The DeathReaper.” In the first of the series, heroine Amelie is forced to hide her special powers, until she realizes they may be the only thing that can save her world. A book for everyone that’s ever felt like an outsider, Daree creates a fantastical world full of good versus evil struggles. - September 07, 2021 - Bublish
Humanity First USA 2021 Global Telethon is Presenting #Gifts4Humanity
Globally Humanity First USA is creating awareness of their various human development programs and disaster relief efforts via their Live 2021 Global Telethon on September 5, 2021. Humanity First aims to raise further funds to facilitate more projects as the organization continues to grow rapidly around the world. Event information: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/ - September 07, 2021 - Humanity First USA
Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"
"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing
Metro Esports Partners with Ben Simmons to Bring Tech Education, Esports and Gaming to Greater Philadelphia Area Students
Metro Esports will be partnering with 3x NBA All Star Ben Simmons, starting this fall to bring its Esports-focused tech education program to young students in the Greater Philadelphia region. Simmons will sponsor 50 aspiring gaming and technology enthusiasts from the Philadelphia area to... - September 03, 2021 - Metro Esports
Connor’s Climb Foundation Hosts Annual 5K & Family Walk – a Race to Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention
Connor’s Climb Foundation is once again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting their annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on September 26th during National Suicide Prevention Month, is an essential fundraiser for... - September 02, 2021 - Connor's Climb Foundation
CEE Receives Commendation from the Commonwealth of Virginia
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is honored to have been recognized with a proclamation from Virginia’s State Senate and House of Delegates. CEE has provided 38 years of STEM opportunities to outstanding high school scholars and teachers in the Commonwealth. “The Center for... - September 01, 2021 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Project PEACE Donates 1,300 Backpacks with School Supplies
Over 1,300 backpacks with supplies were given to local students at Project PEACE’s Back-To-School Block Party. - August 27, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
The Achievement Initiative Wins 2021 Hottest EdTech Award
School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A), makers of the multi-tiered attendance management software and service program The Achievement Initiative, today announced that CIOReview Magazine, a leading publication in technology and edtech, has selected The Achievement Initiative as one of the... - August 17, 2021 - School Innovations & Achievement
Just in Time for Back to School, the World’s First Kid’s Activity Book About Smart Cities is Now Available
"Exploring Smart Cities Activity Book for Kids," the first book of its kind in the world, is 120 pages of activities and rhymes providing hours of interactive fun and learning at home and at school. - August 17, 2021 - Innovation Fountain
Hundreds of Families Receive Free School Supplies at the 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Washington, DC - This Saturday, August 14, 2021, Purpose Is Life partnered with the Family of Ricardo Duren to host their 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of families received supplies at the Brentwood Recreation Center in Ward 5. Backpacks contained materials for ages 4-17... - August 17, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Voyage Long Term Care Hosts Back-to-School-Bash for Their Healthcare Employees
Voyage Long Term Care (Oklahoma) distributed hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to their team members and local community. - August 12, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care
Houston Area Law Firm to Hold a "Back to School Bash" on August 14
Ben Bronston & Associates, a Houston area personal injury law firm, will hold a "Back to School Bash" in Pasadena on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The event will feature school supply giveaways and opportunities for local families to connect with area businesses to prepare for the... - August 12, 2021 - Ben Bronston & Associates
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community
Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Activate Learning Partners with OpenSciEd to Deliver the First Interactive Digital OpenSciEd and Science Material Kits for Middle School
Activate Learning has partnered with OpenSciEd to deliver OpenSciEd middle school science as an interactive digital edition on the Activate Learning Digital Platform. In addition, Activate Learning will make available for purchase OpenSciEd science material kits for middle school units. OpenSciEd... - August 09, 2021 - Activate Learning
Broward Junior Academy National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs for the 2021-2022 School Year
Broward Junior Academy today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Programs for the 2021-2022 school year. All students will be served lunch/breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Broward Junior Academy For... - August 04, 2021 - Broward Junior Academy
USA Biolympiad Team Members Earn Medals at 2021 International Biology Olympiad Challenge II
All four members of the USA Biolympiad Team were awarded medals at the 2021 IBO Challenge II. The students represented the United States at the competition after winning the 2021 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals, held virtually by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE). Nearly 9,000... - July 29, 2021 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Oratorical World Championships 2021 Winners - Optimist International
On behalf of Optimist International, the Optimist International Foundation, and the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation, the Oratorical Committee were pleased to honor all scholarships for the Regionals and World Championship by fully funding thousands of students at all levels of Oratorical winners, totaling over $200,000 in scholarship dollars awarded for the year of 2021. - July 28, 2021 - Optimist International
Jacksonville Company Grants New Roofs to Local Teachers in Its Annual Program
Reliant announces the fifth annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. For 2021, Reliant will select three local teachers to receive free roofs. Nominations for Every Shingle Heart will be accepted from July 26 through August 31, 2021. - July 26, 2021 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky Among 2021 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago CEO Dr. Tom Shanley and Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse... - July 24, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Transfinder Wins NYAPT’s President’s Award
Transfinder Honored for Best Practices Webinars - July 23, 2021 - Transfinder
Lakeisha Marie Davis Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lakeisha Marie Davis of East Orange, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - July 07, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Syracuse City Schools Turn to Transfinder
Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce the Syracuse City School District has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students. Jeremy Smith, Syracuse City School District’s transportation... - June 27, 2021 - Transfinder
Allegro Music Academy Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy continues enrolling new students for private and semi-private instruction. - June 26, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Allegro Academy of Music, Dance and Etiquette to Begin Enrolling for Fall
Allegro Academy's Early Enrollment for Fall 2021 Classes begins July 19th. Sign up today to receive early access to classes and special discounts. - June 26, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Local Young Phoenix Artist to Attend World-Renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
Caroline Schumann, 14, of Phoenix, AZ has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier multidisciplinary summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades 3 through 12. Schumann, the daughter of Mr. Paul Schumann and Dr. Kathleen Schnier, will study classical voice at Interlochen. - June 24, 2021 - Interlochen
The New England Center for Children Appoints Darryl Agostinelli as Chief Technology Officer
Software Industry Veteran to Accelerate and Innovate NECC Technology and ACE - June 23, 2021 - The New England Center for Children
New Crowdfunding Platform Caters to Kids and Teens Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Create the Next Million Dollar Business
KidVisionaries.com wants to teach kids and teens how to be entrepreneurs through crowdfunding. They are offering a free online class, Intro To Crowdfunding - How To Build Your Million Dollar Business, to teach the basics of crowdfunding and to help kids turn their innovative ideas into reality. - June 21, 2021 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
Alicia Gaston LLC Releases Entertaining Middle Grade Youth Book Which Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
The Baldwin Terrace Kids are a group of middle school friends whose experiences in their beloved neighborhood and schools challenge and build their character. Whether it’s being mindful of the type of friends they keep, confronting bullies, or having good sportsmanship, the friends face challenges to learn the values and merits that are truly important. - June 16, 2021 - Alicia Gaston LLC
J.W. Pepper Takes Music Learning Beyond the Classroom and Into the Future
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., the world’s largest sheet music retailer, has announced a new software product that unlocks the potential for music teachers to share copyrighted music with their students legally. The new product is called ePrint Folders, and it works seamlessly with... - June 08, 2021 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Redline Communications and Morcom International Provide Unprecedented Wireless Connectivity to Arlington County in Virginia
Redline Communications and Morcom International announced today the installation of Redline’s 3GPP iLTE network in Arlington County, Virginia. This industrial-grade broadband wireless solution utilizes the Citizen Broadband Radio Service or CBRS spectrum and provides improved broadband access and network reliability. - June 08, 2021 - Morcom International
Teen Eco-Influencer Samantha Torres Wins Climate Solutions Campaign Grant
Teen eco-influencer Samantha Torres and her high school environmental club won a Climate Solutions Campaign grant from international environmental nonprofit Grades of Green. - June 08, 2021 - Jesse Torres