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MicroBlocks 1.0 Released - Empowers Teachers and Kids Who Love to Make and Learn
Learning from hands-on exploration using the tool MicroBlocks for physical computing has never been so fun. - October 01, 2020 - MicroBlocks
Bonnie J. Wallace’s Top Hollywood Acting Teachers: Inspiration & Advice for Actors is Out October 6, 2020
The book contains exclusive interviews with 12 of the most successful acting teachers in LA, and details what they know about how to succeed in the Industry, how they train and coach their students, what guides their different approaches for actors, as well as their wisdom and advice. Perfect for aspiring actors as well as successful working actors looking to learn from the best, the real-world insights and secrets shared from these masters shed light on what it really takes to make it. - September 30, 2020 - Hometown to Hollywood
New BrainTrain TNT Reading System Includes Neurofeedback
TNT is the fun way to learn to read, develop attention and build memory power. - September 27, 2020 - BrainTrain, Inc.
The Book "Lemar and Her Magical Pets" to Push the Boundaries of a Child’s Imagination
How many times does Lemar need to try her magic trick and why? Embark with Lemar on a simple adventure from inside her bedroom. Learn important facts about some of your pets. Lemar will soon try to use a secret treasure to make magic. She only has a little bit of time to try over and over again. What will happen if her magic trick works? And eventually, will Lemar still believe in magic? - September 25, 2020 - Kid Lemar Adventures
EverBlock and the NYC Department of Education Installs Hundreds of Modular Wall Panels and Portable Partitions for School Reopening
Using EverBlock, over 70 additional classrooms were created at 9 schools in 4 boroughs throughout NYC, allowing schools to meet the standards for reopening. - September 23, 2020 - EverBlock Systems, a Division of Versare Solutions
Aftermath Services Launches Pay It Forward Education Grant, Gives Back to Teachers During Pandemic
Aftermath Services has launched the inaugural Pay It Forward Education Grant. The grant strives to thank and acknowledge the incredible teachers and educators who have made positive differences in the lives of their students and in their communities. Three nominated teachers or educators from... - September 19, 2020 - Aftermath Services
PTC Wizard Partners with Zoom
PTC Wizard is offering scheduling for virtual parent-teacher conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic. - September 18, 2020 - PTC Wizard
Tasha Schuh – Speaker, Author, and Resilience Expert – Receives Prestigious SAVE Certification on Mental Health Curriculum
Tasha Schuh, who specializes in building resilience for mental and emotional health, recently received the SAVE Certification on her PATH Curriculum. This curriculum is designed for educators to teach in grades 6-12 in online, in-person, or hybrid learning environments. It is a complete resource on... - September 16, 2020 - Tasha Schuh Inspirations
World Rivers Day 2020 Set for September 27
World Rivers Day 2020, set for September 27, commemorates the many values of rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe. This massive worldwide event involving up to 100 countries has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day which celebrates its 40th anniversary. - September 14, 2020 - World Rivers Day
Wild Bird Centers of America Suggests Bird Feeding to Enhance Learning from Home
Hobby helps students develop important learning skills, promotes relaxation. - September 12, 2020 - Wild Bird Centers of America
Elaine Mokwunye Runs for Lauderdale County Commission District 2
Elaine Mokwunye is running for a seat on the Lauderdale County Commission (District 2) in Alabama. She intends to be active, available and accountable to the Lauderdale County community. Elect Elaine Mokwunye for Lauderdale County Commissioner (District 2). Vote November 3, 2020. - September 10, 2020 - Elaine’s Campaign
Collegewise Launches Free Program to Provide College Counseling for High Schoolers and Resources for Educators During COVID-19
Runway provides a course for seniors, advice for underclassmen and tailored tools for all students and educators navigating the college admissions processes remotely. - September 10, 2020 - Collegewise
Kristi R. Givens Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Kristi R. Givens of New Orleans, Louisiana is being honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and success in the field of childcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - September 09, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Featuring Actress Kristen Bell and Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
The Orange County Children’s Book Festival Goes Virtual - September 06, 2020 - Orange County Children's Book Festival
Release of Auto Counter for COVID-19 - Smart Safety in Less Numbers
Alternate E Source has the latest Smart Sensor solution that auto counts people to comply with social distancing and minimum persons requirements. The KMS-TI smart thermal sensor helps us meet the challenges of auto tracking passage ways, hallways, corridors and presence counting, alerting when too many persons are in a room or too close together. - September 05, 2020 - Alternate E Source
Parents in Disagreement with New School Requirements Turn to Homeschooling
SchoolhouseTeachers.com, a division of The Old Schoolhouse®, sees a sudden influx of members. - September 05, 2020 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Gebhart Campaign Supports Teachers with First FDA Approved Clear Masks
Endorsed Democratic candidate for Ward 9 of the Warwick City Council, Vinny Gebhart, has donated clear face masks to the Warwick Teachers Union to support teachers in the classroom during COVID-19. - September 03, 2020 - Gebhart For Warwick
William A. Geha Celebrated as a Top Educator for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been celebrated as a Top Educator for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of education. About William A. Geha William Geha currently serves as a drug... - September 03, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Newport Trading is Delighted to Announce the Release of the New Book, "My Joyous Battles with Chess Villains" by David Lucky
The author is a FIDE Master who in the book analyzes 119 of his most exciting chess battles, and shares some of his unique discoveries at the chessboard. The book contains many exhilarating games with Grandmasters, International Masters, and other champions. Also included are unique articles showing a missed win in a previous World Championship and one of the top theoretical novelties. - September 02, 2020 - Newport Trading
Transfinder CEO to Present PEACE Plan at BTS
Transfinder President and CEO Antonio Civitella will detail during the Bus Technology Summit on Sept. 22 at 3:15 EDT, 12:15 PDT key actions school districts can take to have peace of mind in the midst of uncertainty caused by the pandemic. Civitella, one of the summit’s keynote speakers,... - September 02, 2020 - Transfinder
Lion Dad - How to Nudge Your Cub Into an Elite School; The Answer to the Tiger Mother
JK Roark, M.D. just released his book, "Lion Dad, How To Nudge Your Cub Into the Ivy League." It is available on Amazon in both Kindle and soft cover. The audiobook and translations into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are coming. This book is a step by step guide for elite school admissions in the Pandemic Age. Inside information for an Ivy League admission that is rarely available. - August 31, 2020 - Lion Dad LLC
Accel Schools Selects BlackBeltHelp for 24x7 IT and LMS Help Desk Support
BlackBeltHelp is pleased to announce that Accel Schools has selected BlackBeltHelp for 24x7 IT and LMS Help Desk Support. - August 29, 2020 - BlackBeltHelp
Be Strong International Hosts First School Supply Distribution for Needy Parents
Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, distributed school supplies and food at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21, 2020. By the end of the event, all 250 bookbags filled with supplies were successfully given to families, along with over 200 food boxes. - August 26, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
App-Garden Releases New Features to Aid in Volunteer Recruitment in New School Environment
The App-Garden, a leading cloud-based software company who works with K-12 administrators nationwide, has released new updates to the Volunteer Tracker to aid school districts with including volunteers in the new school environment. The new features provide an automated safety review process that... - August 25, 2020 - App-Garden
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film
International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Joanne S. Calcagno Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne S. Calcagno of College Point, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and publishing. About Joanne S. Calcagno Joanne Calcagno is currently... - August 20, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dating Coach to Discuss "Toxic Masculinity" with Young Men in High School and College
Alan Roger Currie, a self-help book author and professional dating coach for single heterosexual men, will soon be collaborating with Katie Koestner who is the nation's leading date-rape & sexual assault prevention activist and Executive Director of the Campus Outreach Services Organization, which provides mentors, counselors, self-help gurus and public speakers for a number of high schools, colleges, and universities all across the United States. - August 19, 2020 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Jewish Children’s Book About COVID-19 Leaps to #1 on Amazon
A new picture book that teaches preschoolers about wearing a mask, washing hands, and staying home when sick, went to number one in its category on Amazon just two days after launch. - August 18, 2020 - Morah Leora
Top 10 Solutions for Helping Returning High School Students
Summer’s nearly over, and it’s time to prepare for the return of teachers, webcams and books. Most students are looking forward to the new school year while still adjusting to life in this pandemic world. Yet, typical issues of teen life are still prevalent, whether learning from home... - August 15, 2020 - Celestial Publishing LLC
Schools, Businesses, Events, Sports and More Are Restarting Safely with Text-Based COVID Symptom Screening Using HealthShield
Organizations nationwide are safely reopening and remaining open by using a simple, text-based COVID symptom screening tool, HealthShield(TM) by 42Chat. With HealthShield, businesses can remotely capture CDC-compliant information for anyone entering their establishment/location via a two-step,... - August 13, 2020 - 42Chat
Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.
The Houston native is single-handedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes. - August 13, 2020 - Eddie B.
Mother-Daughter Duo Announces the Release of Children’s Book, "100 Days Inside"
Mother-daughter co-authors, Fionna and Madison (age 6) announced "100 Days Inside," a new children’s book that is now available on Amazon. - August 10, 2020 - 100 Days Inside
Cal Coast Academy Unveils Resourceful Reopening Plan for the 2020-21 School Year
Traditional indoor learning is a thing of the past as Cal Coast Academy gears up for the commencement of their academic year. - August 09, 2020 - Cal Coast Academy
Millions of Children Continue to Benefit from Positive Experiences at Camps with Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 day and overnight camps nationwide ran in-person programs with positive outcomes for families and significant insights for schools. - August 05, 2020 - American Camp Association
New Book About the Salem Witch Hysteria is Poised to Rewrite History
The descendant of a woman hanged for witchcraft in 1692 Salem has just published a book that cites 21st century research to support a compelling new theory about the cause of the witch hysteria that ravaged the Massachusetts Bay Colony. - August 03, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
College Students Create Wave Learning: A Free Educational Platform Providing Live Classes to Grade Schoolers During COVID-19 Summer, Reaching 46 States, 59 Countries
With 7,000+ registrations and counting, “Wave Learning Festival” has become the largest free educational platform dedicated to providing middle & high schoolers live, non-traditional summer courses taught by passionate college student leaders. - July 31, 2020 - Wave Learning Festival
PowerGistics to Host Webinar for G Suite Administrators and IT Staff: Preparing for School Startup with Smart Chrome Device and Browser Management
While schools in the US are preparing for a safe return to school, full virtual learning, or a hybrid of the two, managing student devices and data to prepare for distance learning has been a hot topic and somewhat of a scramble for most districts. The first step in managing and deploying thousands... - July 30, 2020 - PowerGistics
A Safer Back to School with The Safe Drinking Mask Kit
The Safe Mask Company is proud to present their latest mask designed specifically for kids. It's certain to become the must-have back to school supply. The Safe Drinking kit, the first of its kind, allows parents to have peace of mind in knowing that their child has a way to wear his or her mask throughout the day, be comfortable and stay hydrated. - July 29, 2020 - Safe Mask Company
Cal Coast Academy Offers Affordable College Prep Classes to Local Students
Cost-effective online and on-campus instruction for San Diego students. - July 23, 2020 - Cal Coast Academy
Nikki H. Pough Celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nikki H. Pough of Queens Village, New York has been celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements and her high level of success in the field of education. About Nikki H. Pough Nikki Pough is a preschool teacher... - July 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
eLuma CEO Jeremy Glauser Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Award Finalist
Glauser selected by an independent panel of judges as a first-time finalist for the EY award in the Utah region. - July 20, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Grace Church "Mask-A-Thon" Drive-Thru with a Purpose
Grace Church hosted a “Mask-A-Thon: Drive-Thru With A Purpose” in the parking lot of their main campus, 1006 Williamstown Drive, on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. With the school year approaching, and social distancing measures still in place due to COVID-19, many... - July 20, 2020 - Grace Church
Texas School Takes Action to Meet Community Needs During COVID-19
East Austin College Prep (EAPrep), a local school in Austin, Texas, meets student, parent, and staff needs during the pandemic from ensuring all students have access to reliable technology to engaging staff with virtual circles and mindfulness activities. - July 15, 2020 - East Austin College Prep- Promesa Public Schools
The New England Center for Children Wins Boston Parents Paper Family Favorite Award
NECC Honored as Family Favorite for Special Needs Preschool - July 13, 2020 - The New England Center for Children
Three Principled Technologies Studies Show the Benefits of Intel Core and Celeron Processor-Powered Chromebooks in Education Settings
Chromebooks powered by these Intel processors had better performance during tests in education, multimedia, and video-conferencing tasks. - July 11, 2020 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Mom Creates Phonics Program During Quarantine to Help Students Who Fell Behind in Lockdown
Colorful story books in rhyme allow parents to teach their children by simply reading a book. Geared toward visual learners, author and illustrator Jolie Canoli finished the phonics series during lockdown. Canoli believes the books can help children who have fallen behind from COVID-19 quarantine closures. - July 10, 2020 - Jolie Canoli
Milpitas Christian School Wins “Best in Silicon Valley” Award
Voters in Silicon Valley, including San Jose, Milpitas, and the East Bay, have selected Milpitas Christian School's Resource Center for the second year in a row. MCS serves K-8th students at their Birchwood campus in North San Jose, California. - July 10, 2020 - Milpitas Christian School
The Coming Depopulation of Public Schools to Begin This Fall
As schools announce reopening plans, parents begin to question whether public schooling is for them anymore. Gone are the days of strategically moving to a prestigious neighborhood to secure a coveted school with quality education and a wide array of opportunities. Regardless of a family’s... - July 09, 2020 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
The Citizen Science Lab Launches Cyber Summer Camps for Youth Eager to Learn STEM in Pittsburgh
Dr. Andre Samuel makes the exclusivity of science accessible to children & teens in the community. - July 09, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist, Ed.S. Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist, Ed.S. of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 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. - July 09, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized