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This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
Allegro Music Academy Continues Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy is now enrolling students of any instrument at any skill level. - April 30, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. Each month... - April 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Allegro Music Academy Now Enrolling for 2021 Summer Camps
Join Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance for a full four weeks of music education, dance classes, and concerts. - April 28, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Patrick Henry College Ranks Third in Collegiate Mock Trial Among the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
The Patrick Henry College Mock Trial program placed third overall in the nation at the 2021 American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) National Championship Tournament, missing out on the championship final round by a solitary ballot. More than 6,500 students in 650 teams began the season in... - April 26, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Protecting The Planet With Your Kids Podcast Has Launched Worldwide
The Reading With Your Kids Podcast is proud to announce the launching of a series of special episodes of the podcast called Protecting The Planet With Your Kids. The series launched on the Reading With Your Kids platform in time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Subsequent episodes will be released April 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27. - April 23, 2021 - Reading With Your Kids
The Book Fairies to Host Virtual Read-a-Thon Benefiting Metro NY Children
Month-Long Effort to Raise $100K to be Hosted by Actor Billy Baldwin; For Every $1 Donated, Three Books are Distributed to Readers-in-Need. - April 22, 2021 - The Book Fairies
Shorecrest Launches Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program
Ranked among the Top 10 Best College Prep Schools in the State of Florida, Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida is proud to announce the launch of its Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program (PG Program). Designed for high school graduates looking to better prepare themselves for... - April 22, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
William A. Geha Honored as a Professional of the Year for a Fourth Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a Professional of the Year for a fourth year, 2015, 2018, 2020, and now 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of education. About... - April 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Children’s Book Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. “The ABCs of HBCUs,” written by Claudia Walker and published by HBCU Prep... - April 21, 2021 - HBCU Prep School
California High School Students Will Find Inspiration to Lead for Social Impact
Driven to Lead: A Celebration of Social Good, Action, and Impact is coming up on April 29, 2021. Safety Center will host a virtual leadership event on April 29, 2021 at 4pm to inspire high school students to identify solutions to social problems, reflect on their role in promoting community... - April 20, 2021 - Safety Center
STEERus™ - the Soft Skills Academy – Expands Into the UK and EU with a New Leadership Team
STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy, has expanded into the EU and UK with its new leadership team. The EdTech has an innovative approach to training people in soft skills like empathy, resilience and workplace behaviors to improve individual and corporate success. - April 20, 2021 - STEERus
California Teens Virtually Pave the Way for Safer Roads; 2021’s Safety City Teen Safe Driving Campaign Goes Virtual, Thanks to the Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation awarded $75,000 to Safety Center's Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaign, a California high school program that encourages youth, parents, guardians, and communities to drive safely – from a teen’s perspective. With the increase in technology over the past decade,... - April 14, 2021 - Safety Center
Debut Novel "The Stars in April,” Based on Teen Titanic Survivor, Receives a School Library Journal Starred Review
Debut novelist and Childress Ink client Peggy Wirgau’s "The Stars in April" receives a warm welcome into the literary world, historical fiction based on the true story of Ruth Becker, most recently honored with a School Library Journal Starred Review just in time for Titanic Week 2021, April 11-18, around the anniversary of the sinking, April 12, 1912. - April 08, 2021 - Childress Ink
Family-Friendly Fun To-Go at ART JAM 2021
ART JAM, KID smART’s annual celebration of imagination, invites families near and far to create works of art that blend drama, music, creative writing, and visual art with math, science, social studies, and English language arts. - April 08, 2021 - KID smART
Kukuza Fest: A Salute to Women to Feature Black Women in Family Music on April 10
Kukuza Fest returns on Sat, April 10, 2021, from 3 to 5 PM EST and will feature Black Women in Family Music. The lineup includes R&B sensation The Magic Jones, rockstar/producer bassist Divinity Roxx, LA-based songstress Snooknuk, and many others. The MC will be Arts Education Consultant and social media personality Joy Marilie. Kukuza Fest is the first-ever free, all-Black Family Music festival and series in the country. “Kukuza” means “amplify” in Swahili. - April 02, 2021 - The Uncle Devin Show
Hindi By Reena Announces Hindi-Learning Subscription Service for Kids
Hindi By Reena, the world’s first comprehensive Hindi-learning brand for kids -- has just launched the first-ever Hindi Learning Subscription Service, that teaches kids through Hindi online classes and immersion videos. The program was created by Reena Bhansali, after 10+ years of teaching... - March 30, 2021 - Hindi By Reena
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site Development at www.webaward.org. - March 30, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Be Strong International’s Marriage Matters Program to Host Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution Event
Uncertainty in employment and daily living, including food, has caused a great amount of stress on relationships, particularly marriages, during the pandemic. In response, Strong International’s new Marriage Matters program will host a Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution next... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong International Awards Community Leaders at Charity Event
Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Madame Daniella Levine Cava, will be presenting eight community leaders with an award honoring their contributions during the pandemic at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event on Thursday, April 22. The invite-only event is intended to honor donors,... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Frankenbots Creates Captivating Stories for Children with Inventive and "Riveting" Illustrations
When a planet of friendly robots faces a galactic takeover, they learn to work together with kindness. Steampunk meets junk art in the inventive and “riveting” illustrations of this heartwarming story. - March 26, 2021 - Frankenbots
Wisdom Cafe Launches to Provide on Demand Tutoring for K-12 Students
Wisdom Cafe is an on demand app connecting students one on one with credentialed teachers. - March 19, 2021 - Wisdom Cafe
Reach Out and Read Georgia Selected for AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program
Reach Out and Read Georgia is one of nine non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans selected as the first-ever AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partners. Reach Out and Read Georgia will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 52nd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 3 and 4 in... - March 17, 2021 - Reach Out and Read Georgia
Burning Soul Press Announces Teen Writing Program, IGNITE
IGNITE, a new program offered by Burning Soul Press, helps teen writers find their authentic voice, write their unique story, and become a published author. - March 17, 2021 - Burning Soul Collective
App-Garden Launches Vehicle Maintenance
App-Garden launches a new Vehicle Maintenance module built to streamline the process for vehicle maintenance and work orders. - March 15, 2021 - App-Garden
Glenelg Country School Announces Matt Walsh as Its Next Head of School
Matt Walsh, currently president and head of school of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, will become the school’s tenth Head of School when he joins Glenelg Country School on July 1. - March 10, 2021 - Glenelg Country School
Wayne State University Offering the Award-Winning iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Over 25,000 Students
Wayne State University partners with iGrad to provide a customized interactive financial education platform to all University students. - March 10, 2021 - iGrad
CCS Facility Services First Company in the World to Earn GBAC STAR Service Accreditation
CCS Facility Services is honored to announce that the company is the first to earn GBAC STAR™ Service accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. - March 09, 2021 - CCS Facility Services
"Maestro's Magical Music Box," a New, Interactive Children's Series, Comes to Life March 19, 2021 on YouTube
An all-new, live action/animated children's web series, Maestro's Magical Music Box, is debuting on YouTube. Season One focuses on much-needed Fine Arts education, and it features broader reach with episodes in Spanish and ASL. Sing-alongs, DIY crafting and magical characters will appeal to families and kids of all ages. - March 06, 2021 - Dream Sweet Films, LLC
Be Strong International Becomes Sole Nonprofit Named as Best Place to Work
The South Florida Business Journal has recognized Be Strong International (BSI) as the only nonprofit to be ranked among the 15 “Best Places to Work” in the small business category for 2021. This annual award event highlights 45 companies of all sizes that realize the importance of... - March 03, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Scottsdale Author Releases Audio Book and Takes Seat on the Advisory Board of the Sold-Out Youth Foundation; Waltman Brings Positive Message to Youth in School Assemblies
Fourth generation Arizona native Crystal Waltman wins first place for Health Book of the Year. She was given an advisory seat on the Sold-Out Youth Foundation. She just released her audiobook, and her Book Tour Begins April 7th in Tucson, at Barnes and Noble book signing 12-4 followed by a live book signing event in Scottsdale April 10, 3pm-7pm benefiting The Sold Out Youth Foundation. - March 03, 2021 - Crystal LLC
Shorecrest Semifinalists Advance in National Merit Competition
Shorecrest seniors Jonathan Currie, Hailey Levitz and Leddon Zwack have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All three students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million juniors in... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Seniors Hailey Levitz and Evan Hoefer Earn U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominations
Hailey Levitz ‘21 and Evan Hoefer ‘21, both graduating seniors at Shorecrest Preparatory School, have been named candidates for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The United States Presidential Scholar program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
STEERus™ Launches the World’s First Soft Skills Academy
STEERus, an emerging edtech, has launched the world’s first Soft Skills Academy to enable students for successful transition from school to work by coaching life skills and workplace competencies. And it's free to all students and educators worldwide. - February 25, 2021 - STEERus
Magnolia Specialized Services Uses UVClear F1140 as Part of Their Healthy School Program
Magnolia Specialized Services is using the UVClear F1140 to maintain a healthy environment for their students and staff by using germicidal ultraviolet light technology. - February 22, 2021 - UVClear
Stop the Bullying, Teach Compassion - Cultivating Compassion in Children LLC Releases 4 New Books
Sonja Wendt is a new Colorado children’s book author publishing four books in 2020 in the Cultivating Compassion in Children’s series. - February 13, 2021 - Cultivating Compassion in Children LLC
APC by Schneider Electric Names New Haven Public Schools as Winner in K-12 IT Makeover Contest
Does your school or district have a problem IT area that’s keeping your school from creating the best interactive learning experience? If so, plan to enter the 2021 K-12 Server Room Makeover Contest sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric’s IT Solutions for Education for a chance to win... - February 11, 2021 - APC by Schneider Electric
Special Needs Kids Get Exceptional Love from Be Strong Int’l for Valentine’s Day
Special needs children between the ages of 4 to 14 and their families will experience the love and compassion of Valentine’s Day through Be Strong International’s Exceptional Love Valentine’s Day Event on Friday, February 12 in Homestead. - February 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
ConRoca Publishing Announces the Release of David Martin Anderson's Anthology Collection: "Hunting Snipes +four"
ConRoca Publishing’s Editor-in-Chief, Kevin Abreau, announces a January 2021 publication date of David Martin Anderson’s collection of stories titled, "Hunting Snipes+four" (76,000 words; general fiction). Anderson’s collection of prose consists of five stories, novellas... - January 27, 2021 - ConRoca Publishing
AAIMS Announces Zero Impact to Their Academic Operations Thanks to EduThrill Assessment Platform
Earlier this year, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the time when institutes all over the world were at various stages of conducting final exams. With the pressure of exams already very high under normal circumstances, the sudden impact of the pandemic caused a vastly detrimental... - January 21, 2021 - EduThrill
Timely New Historical Fiction Book Connects Young Readers with Virginia’s Checkered Civil Rights History
Brothers Sam and Derek and their friend Caitlin are back, with a new mystery at hand - identifying in long-hidden photographs the brave African American teenagers who courageously stood up for civil rights nearly sixty years ago. The latest volume in the fun and informative middle-grade series combining history, mystery, and adventure, shines a light on the civil rights protests of 1963 and the fight to desegregate schools. - January 18, 2021 - MB3 Press
Amplified IT Certified as a Great Place to Work
Amplified IT, an education-focused consultancy that brings a blend of technical skills and knowledge to the K-12 and Higher Ed market today announced that they were certified as a Great Place to Work®. Amplified IT earned this designation based on feedback provided through anonymous surveys... - January 13, 2021 - Amplified IT
New Online Course Makes It Possible for You to Support and Teach the Whole Child
Learn how to implement UDL and SEL. A new course offered by Novak Education introduces best practices, tools, and shares practical applications so educators can learn how to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks in order to improve outcomes of students. - January 06, 2021 - Novak Educational Consulting
Leap for Literacy to Host Winter 2021 All Black Author Share Your Story Program
In honor of Black History Month, Leap for Literacy is excited to announce the first all Black Author Share Your Story program which will begin on Monday, February 1, 2021. The Leap for Literacy Share Your Story program is designed to inspire the next generation of authors by educating them about... - January 06, 2021 - Leap For Literacy
So Cool Brands - Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging
So Cool Brands is a brand which consumers can trust. The manufacturer of organic flavored water drinks for children, package their products in eco-conscious cartons and use paper straws. So Cool Brands recently won 2 awards in the LUXlife 2020 Food and Drink Awards: Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging 2020. Stephanie Brooke, Co-founder, discusses what has driven this success. - December 25, 2020 - So Cool Brands Inc.
Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector
The American Camp Association, along with the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, JCC Association of North America, and the YMCA of the USA, make a strong case to have out-of-school time workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the Education sector. - December 22, 2020 - American Camp Association
"Animal Homes" is an Outstanding Science Trade Book
Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series receives second award from the Children’s Book Council and National Science Teachers Association. - December 19, 2020 - Arbordale Publishing
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage