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eLuma Partners with CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Present Webinar on "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution"
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Mary Andranopoulos, Ph.D. will partner eLuma to present a webinar entitled, "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution" as part of eLuma's ongoing Webinar Series. They discuss their research and insights on teletherapy and how it can become a viable and long-term solution for special education programs across the country. - August 27, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Best Short Stories from 2018 Lune Spark Contest Are Now Available for Young Adults & Middle Grade Readers
Lune Spark Books announce the launch of two books for young adults and middle grade readers. - August 25, 2018 - Lune Spark LLC
Mary LaFrance Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary LaFrance of Washougal, Washington has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Mary LaFrance Mary LaFrance has over 26 years of experience in the... - August 25, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Allentown Charter School Offering Tours to Interested Families
Executive Education Academy Charter School in the Lehigh Valley is open for classroom and facility tours. - August 24, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
P.L. Hogan Releases "Katie O'Malley and the Obelisk: Back to Memphis!" the Second in His Series
Ancient history is...well, pretty boring to most people. But what if you were the one who created it? Atlantis, Egypt, and Greece are just a few of the stops these kids will make, always with the promise they could return home when they want. Would you place your life and your friends’ lives... - August 23, 2018 - P.L. Hogan, LLC
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Set to Host Town Hall Meeting on Pandemic Flu Prevention During National Preparedness Month
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues the Aware campaign, hosting a town hall meeting in Atlanta, GA on Pandemic Flu awareness and prevention with keynote speaker Dr. Lisa M. Koonin, Deputy Director, Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC. - August 23, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - The Inc. 5000
For the 4th Time, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 1434 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 326 Percent. - August 17, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Southwest Foodservice Excellence Seeks to Help Parents do Away with Lunchboxes
Southwest Foodservice Excellence presents how it partners with school districts to serve students breakfast and lunch cooked from scratch. Parents can trust that their children will eat a tasty meal and leave the lunchbox home. If your school does not have this program, then why not? It's free. - August 17, 2018 - SFE, LLC
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend is back by popular demand for its 8th event. The weekend-long immersion into starting a business is open to anyone who is interested in pitching and/or developing a startup idea - from high school students to adults, from anyone with an idea to seasoned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and marketers. This year’s event, presented by Viaduct, will take place over the weekend of September 14 to 16, 2018. - August 16, 2018 - Techstars' Buffalo Startup Weekend
AT&T and New Lab Give Young Technologists from Girls Who Code Hands-On Experience with Entrepreneurship
New Lab and AT&T announced today the delivery of a workshop program to twenty high-school students, designed to give them a first-hand look at advanced technology and entrepreneurship. New Lab played host to Girls Who Code, a non-profit that supports girls in computer science and aims to close... - August 15, 2018 - New Lab
Allentown Charter School Adds Additional High School Grade to Meet Demand
Executive Education Academy Charter School will now include twelfth grade. - August 15, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Percussion Play Introduces New Grand and Baby Floor Pianos
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - August 14, 2018 - Percussion Play
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
North Dakota Native, Myrna Fay Flick’s Book, "The Mind Heroes – Supercharge Your Super Powers" Nominated for Global Award
Flick up against hundreds of authors worldwide for prestigious 2018 Author Academy Award. - August 08, 2018 - The Mind Heroes, LLC
Transfinder Assists Houston ISD with Major Changes
Nation’s 7th Largest School System Selects Transfinder to Help Implement Plans. - August 08, 2018 - Transfinder
Katrina Foley Says No to Needle Exchange Near Schools
In one Southern California town, a Mayoral candidate is joining with other local leaders to stop a state agency from placing a needle exchange program near two elementary schools. - August 07, 2018 - Katrina Foley
School Dangers Organization Partners with SmartTek Systems
School Dangers Organization (SDO) names Jonathan Schweiger of SmartTek Systems as their new Director of Strategic Partnerships. - August 07, 2018 - SmartTek Systems, LLC
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
7,000 Member Families Homeschool Online at Own Pace
Rising Popularity of Homeschooling Helping to Drive Low Cost Online Education Options. - August 02, 2018 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
YouTube Sensation “Blippi” Announced as an Official Partner with K-Swiss Shoes and Westridge Outdoors
Popular Children’s YouTube star Blippi offering exclusive shoes and outdoor activity products. - July 26, 2018 - Blippi
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship Program for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, announces a $1,500 scholarship program for the 2018-19 academic year – the MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship. - July 25, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Walter Finnigan - John Maxwell Certified Team Member of LEAF Advising and The HERO Builder Celebrate Clover Garden School as Inaugural Character Campus in NC
The HERO Builder equips teachers to give students a character foundation they can build their lives upon. - July 23, 2018 - LEAF Advising
Operation Food Search Accepting Fall Applications for Afterschool Meal Program
St. Louis non-profit agency introduced newest program through the Child and Adult Care Food Program in 2017. - July 20, 2018 - Operation Food Search
SolarCraft Completes Solar Install at New Sonoma Academy Zero Net Energy Building - North Bay School Pushes the Green and Healthy Envelope
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft has completed a 143.3 Solar Electric System at Sonoma Academy’s newly constructed Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building. The building is the first of its kind in the North Bay, an environmental and human health model based primarily upon the Living Building Challenge criteria: to create structures that not only minimize a building’s impact on the environment but help repair it. - July 19, 2018 - SolarCraft
Chinese Language Proficiency Made Easy with Revolutionary New Mobile App
ChineseABC - a contextualized video based brand new Chinese learning app. By placing the lessons in the context of real life scenarios, ChineseABC fully engages users and allows them to understand the application and relevance of the context. Also, contextualized videos have the great advantage of providing a multifaceted learning environment. The best way to learn is internalizing concepts through a process of discovery and reinforcement, and contextualized videos help you achieve the goal. - July 19, 2018 - ChineseABC
Members of Public Welcomed to Schedule Tour of Lehigh Valley Charter School
Executive Education Academy Charter School offers tours to members of the public and prospective students. - July 19, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Brian Coester, CoesterVMS CEO, Speaks at R.I.C.A. Graduation Ceremony
Brian Coester, CEO of CoesterVMS has been invited as guest speaker at the Regional Institute for Children & Adolescents (R.I.C.A.) graduation ceremony for their senior class. - July 14, 2018 - CoesterVMS
Autism Awareness Concert Comes to NYC’s Disability Pride Parade on July 15th
Singer Dane Brandt-Lubart performs concert to raise awareness of Autism. - July 12, 2018 - My Life On The Spectrum
SFC 2018 Eagle Scholarship Awarded to Moriah McLellan
Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) is proud to announce Moriah McLellan as the 2018 Eagle Scholarship Award recipient. The Eagle Scholarship is awarded annually to one new incoming freshman who excels academically, puts his/her faith in action, displays outstanding leadership skills, and has... - July 12, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
CCHC to Host 3rd Annual Back to School Health & Wellness Event in Collaboration with LA Care Health Plan
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is pleased to announce it has received a $5000 sponsorship from the LA Care Health Plan Regional Community Advisory Communities (RCAC) Region 4. CCHC received this support through LA Care Health Plans RCAC Community Partnership Work Plan with this... - July 12, 2018 - Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC)
ClassLink Solutions Earn ISTE 2018 Best of Show by Tech & Learning Magazine
ClassLink Analytics and OneSync win Best of Show award during the ISTE 2018 Conference in Chicago. - July 11, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
GTS Educational Events Hosts MN Statewide Conference for All Pre-K to 12 Education Professionals
Annual Education Conference coming to St Paul RiverCentre August 9. Sessions on How to Interpret Assessment Data, What to do with your Data, Curriculum, Best Practices etc. Peer-Learning sessions too. - July 08, 2018 - GTS Educational Events
Santa Fe Christian Schools Student Recognized by Notable Spoken Word Performer at Local Poet's Reading
Alexis Ng, an eighth-grade student at Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC), has been acknowledged for her poetic works by prominent poet, Viet Mai, after her performance at the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) in Balboa Park. Ng had been invited to read her poem at the SDAI as part of the Poetry and Art... - July 05, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Applying for PIAA Membership
The Allentown charter school is applying for PIAA membership to expand its offering of athletic programs. - July 05, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
SolidProfessor Announces New Single Plan Pricing
SolidProfessor announced, today, the consolidation of their membership options into a single plan. For $49/month, engineers and designers can now access SolidProfessor’s entire Library of online training videos for CAD, CAM, BIM, and engineering theory courses. This follows... - July 03, 2018 - SolidProfessor
Sunlake Academy Gets a New Leader
After one year in existence Sunlake is expanding and adding an 8th grade, completing the schools K-8 program. In response to this growth, the governing board and Charter School Associates have selected Marisa Martinez as the new Principal for Sunlake Academy of Math and Science. - July 03, 2018 - Charter School Associates
National Preschool, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Announces Winners for Trip to Italy
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® is sending five well-deserving teachers from their schools across the country on a trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy. The all-expenses-paid trip is to further inspire and develop the already-established passion and knowledge of this international... - June 29, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources
Today Rebecca Hinson Publishing released free audiobook collections of Central America, Caribbean, and U.S.A. books for children about the art, culture, and history of the Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S.A. They are accessible at this link:... - June 29, 2018 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Researchers Find Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program Increases Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Up to 25%
A recently released study reports that the proportion of students involved in vigorous activities during recess and lunch recess, increase significantly when adding Peaceful Playgrounds’ Recess Program. Researchers documented an increase ranging from 15% to 25% over a 12-month period. The... - June 29, 2018 - Peaceful Playgrounds
Leading SEL Program for K12 Schools Responds to Uptick in School Violence, Suicides with Free Tools for Teachers
LEAPS, a leading Social & Emotional Learning program for K12 Schools in the US, responds to recent uptick in school violence, shootings and suicides with free tools for teachers. Includes: Ten free lesson plans that address key mental health topics/skills; Simple plans, easy to print just what is needed, by grade/maturity level; No registration or sign-up required to access the free tools at SELforSchools.com/mentalhealth. Video available. Art available. - June 29, 2018 - Leaps
Santa Fe Christian Schools Student Receives President's Volunteer Service Award
Alyssa Goodyear, a 12th-grade student at Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC), has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. This is the third year in a row that Goodyear has achieved this award, as she has had more than 250 logged volunteer... - June 29, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
ClassLink and NetSupport Collaborate to Improve Rostering to Classroom Management Tools
ClassLink and NetSupportGroup collaborate to integrate Student Information System (SIS) environments via ClassLink’s Roster Server with NetSupportSchool. - June 27, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
Santa Fe Christian Athlete to Play at University of Oregon
Camryn Tastad, Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) senior and 2017 Under Armour First-Team All-American, has signed a collegiate contract to play volleyball at the University of Oregon. Tastad has had a tremendous career at SFC, being named “Libero of the Year” and Breitbard All-CIF... - June 23, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
Friendship Public Charter School Acts in the Best Interest of Children and Families, Withdraws Request to Open Little Rock School a Year Early
“Difficult” decision is deliberately-intentioned; allows time for the nationally- applauded school to execute its proven plan for a world-class education for Little Rock’s children; also allows time for thoughtful responses to all questions - June 22, 2018 - Friendship Public Charter School
Central Islip's Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes Win Dellecave Award
Central Islip High School senior Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville High School senior Zach Hobbes were recently honored with the Butch Dellcave Award at a ceremony held on June 10, 2018 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach... - June 21, 2018 - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Julia L. Reynolds Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julia L. Reynolds of Russellville, Arkansas has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of music. About Julia L. Reynolds Julia... - June 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Admiral Farragut Academy Aviation Program to Add and Implement AOPA's New Aviation STEM Curriculum
Admiral Farragut Academy, a private boarding and day school for PreK-12th-grade students, has been offering Aviation courses since 1987. What began as an elective, became a full Aviation Program in 2007 with Private Pilot license training for students in 9th-12th grade at an additional cost. This year, Farragut joins 69 other schools and adding the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (AOPA) high school aviation science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. - June 14, 2018 - Admiral Farragut Academy
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. Announces Partnership with Latvian Chamber of Commerce & Leading Russian Technology University
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. (CSE: MPLS) (FWB: 48G) (WKN: A2JF6W) (“GoverMedia” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary GoverMedia Plus LLC signed a partnership agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Riga, Latvia and entered... - June 13, 2018 - GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp.
Geraldine F. Fortes Honored as a Woman of Excellence and Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Geraldine F. Fortes of New Bedford, Massachusetts has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. This award recognizes women for... - June 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Galileo Partners with Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula
Local B Corp Supports BGCP Educational Programs at Six Sites. - June 11, 2018 - Galileo Learning