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$10,000 LAUSD Library Makeover Awarded to Short Avenue Elementary
Neighborhood School Wins $10K Summer Reading Challenge + Author Visit - October 28, 2017 - Short Avenue Elementary School
New PlayMore® Digital Color Art Library Gift Item Encourages Creative Art Activity in Children Using Microsoft Paint 3D
The Playmore® HD Color Art Library is a digital collection of over 1,200 high-resolution coloring-book-like line art files that are stored on a 2 GB USB Flash Drive for children and adults to open, create with, and color using Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D, or a similar program like Paintbrush for MACs. - October 26, 2017 - AZ Direct, LLC
CodeHS Launches Code Missouri to Expand Computer Science in Rural Missouri Schools
CodeHS announced its new initiative, Code Missouri, to help expand high-quality computer science programs across Missouri with a focus on rural school districts. - October 26, 2017 - CodeHS
eSchool Media partners with MindRocket Media Group for New TV Series
eSchool Media to help provide content, distribute media for MindRocket Media Group’s American ED TV. - October 26, 2017 - eSchool Media
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics Celebrates 32nd Anniversary & 20,000 Student Milestone
As Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in Wilmington, Delaware celebrates its 32nd anniversary, it also has reached another milestone: the company changed the lives of over 20,000 students of all ages providing 125+ education and education-related services. - October 25, 2017 - Back to Basics Learning Dynamics
Sandra S. Watson, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra S. Watson, Ph.D. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sandra S. Watson, Ph.D. Dr. Watson retired after... - October 24, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
A Sweet Way to Get Rid of Halloween Candy - Redwood Smiles Announces Candy Buy-Back Program
Halloween Candy Buy Back Program for Redwood City - October 21, 2017 - Redwood Smiles
Roseville Children’s Dentist and Orthodontist Gives Cash for Candy to Support the Troops – Rockville Smiles Announces Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program
Halloween candy buy back program for Roseville Pediatric dentist and orthodontist. - October 21, 2017 - Rockville Smiles
High School Juniors and Seniors Think They Are Failing Emotionally
The New #StrongGirls Initiative empowers young women to become emotionally intelligent to combat the feeling of emotional failure teens are experiencing. Media Personality and Co-Founder of The Keitt Institute, Jennifer Keitt, offers parents and educators 3 tips for helping empower teen girls to build their emotional intelligence. - October 20, 2017 - The Keitt Institute
Indira Lakshmanan Kicks Off Willis Leadership Lecture
Indira Lakshmanan, Washington columnist for The Boston Globe and the Poynter Institute's Newmark Chair for Journalism Ethics, kicks off the 2017-18 Willis Leadership Lecture at Shorecrest Preparatory School. She addresses the 9th-12th grade Shorecrest Upper School Monday, October 23 in her talk,... - October 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Cash for Candy – Image Orthodontics Takes a Stand Against Sweets This Halloween
Image Orthodontics is offering to purchase children's Halloween candy for $1 per pound. The Blue Star Moms and Move America Forward will help process, repack and ship the collected candy to US service men and women serving overseas. - October 19, 2017 - Image Orthodontics
Vindor Music Launches Easy-to-Play Electronic Saxophone on Kickstarter
Vindor Music, a developer of affordable electronic instruments, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its electronic saxophone, the Vindor ES1 - October 18, 2017 - Vindor Music
Tampa Bay Leaders Share Look Ahead at "Emerging Trends in Private Education" Event
SMPS Tampa Bay to host leaders from Tampa Bay’s private K-12 institutions for an industry forum on Friday, October 27th, from 8:00 am - 10:30 am at the Center Club in Tampa. - October 18, 2017 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands ABA Therapy Into New Service Areas
Trumpet Behavioral Health, LLC, is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Today, Trumpet announced it has expanded its service offering into to the Palo Alto,... - October 17, 2017 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
Latcareers.com to Host 14th Annual Bilingual and Diversity Career Fair in Denver October 12, 2017
Amazon and many employers to recruit Bilingual and Diverse job seekers at annual career fair in Denver. - October 11, 2017 - Latcareers.com
More Field-Trips for More DC Students; DC Collaborative to Receive Largest Whole Foods Market 5% Community Giving Day Donation
Kicking off National Arts and Humanities Month, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will receive a $28,000 donation from DC Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5 Percent Community Giving Day, recently held Wednesday, September 20, making it the largest 5% Day in DC to date. - October 10, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Safety Center's Teen Safe Driving Campaign Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Youth Take Action to End Distractions by Empowering Students throughout California to Create Real Change - October 10, 2017 - Safety Center
eLuma Online Therapy Announces Telepractice Consultation Program
With the growing shortages of clinicians and therapists in special education, more and more schools and districts are looking to teletherapy providers to fill related service gaps to meet student needs & maintain legal compliance. Although teletherapy is growing in popularity, it is still relatively new and many practitioners remain largely unfamiliar with how it works. eLuma is providing free telepractice consultations for therapists considering taking their services online. - October 05, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
Youth Leadership Pinellas Selects Shorecrest Junior Will Newton
Shorecrest junior Will Newton has been selected for the Youth Leadership Pinellas (YLP) Program for the 2017-18 school year. Founded in 1998, Youth Leadership Pinellas is a series of interactive days designed to educate high school teens on community resources and issues, develop an excellence in... - October 05, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
New Anti-Bullying Spray, "Spray 'Em Away" Aims to Prevent Bullying in Classrooms
40 teachers across the US, Mexico, Canada and Australia are seeing amazing results from a pilot program using an anti-bullying spray developed by Spray 'Em Away. Spray 'Em Away products give teachers an aromatherapy room spray to use in their classrooms to spark conversations, like bullying, that can be challenging for a teachers and students to talk about. - October 04, 2017 - Spray 'Em Away
The John Maxwell Team Global Initiative Sparks Youth Leadership Movement Impacting 500,000 Local Events to be Held in Kentuckiana Area
Through The John Maxwell Team Global Youth Initiative, the series of events are being held worldwide on Monday, October 9 through Sunday, October 15, 2017 in local cities, communities and towns across the globe. - October 02, 2017 - Gifted By Design
10 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, five seniors were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the top 3% of approximately 1.6 million juniors: Samuel Benjamin, Adrianna Linn, Will Martin, Shannon O'Shea and Casey Reich. - September 28, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
American Eagle Paper Mills® to be Featured on Season 2 of National Geographic Kids Series Weird But True!, Airing October 7th on the FOX Network
American Eagle Paper Mills® will be prominently featured on the National Geographic Kids TV series weird but true. The Season 2 episode, which will air on October 7th, takes a look at papermaking and the process of making recycled paper at the American Eagle Paper Mill in Tyrone PA. The stars... - September 27, 2017 - American Eagle Paper Mills
Knomadix Corporation Appoints VP of Education and Corporate Partnerships; Strengthening Education Foundation
Knomadix Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Jill Hollander as its VP of Education and Corporate Partnerships. Dr. Hollander is a thought leader in digital curriculum transformation, who will oversee education initiatives and partner with corporations to implement cutting-edge... - September 23, 2017 - Knomadix Corp
Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon
Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode
K12 Insight Welcomes Gregg Levin as President and COO
Veteran ed-tech executive joins K12 Insight to help revolutionize the customer experience in schools. - September 19, 2017 - K12 Insight
Announcing eLuma’s All-Inclusive Telehealth Curriculum Platform - Content, Lesson Planning, Apps, Assessment
School district special education programs all over the country are facing a similar challenge: How do we bring high-quality therapy and mental health services to our students without sacrificing quality? Live, online speech therapy, online occupational therapy, and online mental health services are a great solution. eLuma has released the latest update to their industry leading platform so special education teams everywhere can access the best telehealth services available. - September 19, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
One World Education Teaches DC Students to Argue More Effectively...and It's a Good Thing
Students at 85% of DC traditional public schools and charter schools have made statistically significant progress over the last two as argumentative writers, using the innovative One World Education program. Argumentative writing is now seen as a critical skill for college success. Students are motivated with the One World program by being able to choose their own social justice topics. - September 19, 2017 - One World Education
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program to Benefit from Whole Foods Market District of Columbia Store Sales
DC organization celebrates 20 years of providing equitable access to the arts and humanities for DC students. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will be the beneficiary of Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5% Community Giving Day in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 20th. Five percent of the day’s sales from all four current Washington, DC stores will benefit the DC Collaborative’s high-cost transportation needs for their "Arts and Humanities for Every Student" legacy program. - September 17, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (LA) Selects ClassLink to Improve Digital Learning Access
To improve access to digital learning resources, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (LA) implemented ClassLink® to create fast, easy, secure access for teachers and students. With more than 5,000 single sign-on connectors and comprehensive use of open technology standards, ClassLink® is the most inclusive single sign-on platform in education today and is now available to everyone within the district. - September 16, 2017 - ClassLink Technologies
Custom STEM/STEAM Classroom Kits Now Available for Teachers
STEM Discovery Boxes announces new customized STEAM Classroom Kits making it easier for teachers to build a personalized curriculum for their students. - September 14, 2017 - STEM Discovery Boxes
New Children’s Book About Boogers Poised to Reduce Germs, Save Desks and Sleeves
"Where a Booger Goes," Andrews’ first book (set for release by Black Swan Publishing, LLC on 10/21/2017), highlights inappropriate booger-disposal habits by several cartoon children before reaching the conclusion of where a booger truly belongs. The illustrated boogers in the book are full of character and personality, and manage to be disgusting and adorable at the same time. - September 13, 2017 - Black Swan Publishing, LLC
mSpy iPhone 8 Giveaway
mSpy, the #1 parental control application, has launched an iPhone 8 giveaway to its loyal users. - September 08, 2017 - mSpy
Most Innovative Australian Schools Revealed in Annual Report
40 schools have been recognised among the most ground-breaking education institutions in the country. - September 07, 2017 - Key Media
Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster
Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Ninth Annual Montreal Private School Expo Coming September 10
Montreal parents can learn all about the private school option at the upcoming private school expo. Nearly thirty schools, including numerous Montreal private schools, as well as boarding schools from out of the province, will be at the expo this year. This is the expo's ninth year, a one-of-a-kind annual event in which parents can meet and talk to school representatives face-to-face. - August 31, 2017 - Our Kids Media
Our Kids Media Expands Private Education Promotion to Poland
Our Kids Media, the leading private school resource in Canada through its website ourkids.net, announces its expansion into Poland. - August 29, 2017 - Our Kids Media
Memorial Assistance Ministries Back to School Program Aims to Help Over 6,000 Local Students
The beginning of school can be a financial struggle for many families in our area. The expenses of school clothing or supplies can lead to additional anxiety and stress in a home, and many families may find it difficult to make ends meet. For over 30 years, Memorial Assistance Ministries has... - August 26, 2017 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
Julia L. Reynolds Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julia L. Reynolds of Russellville, Arkansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the music field. About Julia L. Reynolds Julia Reynolds serves as Executive... - August 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Appointment of Chief Delivery Officer Intensifies LearningMate’s Commitment to Operational Excellence and Innovation
LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of consulting, specialty content and technology services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Professional and corporate learning communities, announced the appointment of Nachiket Gune as Chief Delivery Officer. As Chief Delivery Officer, Mr. Gune will lead critical... - August 24, 2017 - LearningMate
Nellie T. Doty Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nellie T. Doty of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nellie T. Doty Nellie Doty has served the children of Texas for over 30... - August 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Challenges of Teens Growing Up Poor and Isolated Abound in "Cinderella Shoots the Moon"
Bullying, peer pressure, parent trouble and classroom rivalries are among the problems students face as another school year begins. These issues and more are tackled in a new indie novel, “Cinderella Shoots the Moon” by writer Arlie Corday. The book is aimed at teens, young adults and anyone concerned about the challenges of growing up, and especially gives voice to an often forgotten group — those living in rural areas. The book is available on Amazon.com. - August 21, 2017 - Arlie Corday
eLuma Announces Exclusive Back-to-School Pilot Program for Schools Across the Country; Try Online Speech Therapy Before You Buy
With budget cuts, turnover and staffing shortages, special education departments all over the country are scrambling to provide critical services. eLuma Online Therapy provides innovative solutions to help schools answer these challenges. For the first time ever, the company is offering a pilot therapy program to schools so they can test drive teletherapy before committing to it. Through this program, eLuma hopes to show schools that they can succeed by leveraging technology and innovation. - August 21, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
STEM Summer Camp Prepares Youth for the Future
Three local nonprofits — KomputerED Tools, UPI Education, and Linking Sports & Communities (LSC) — partnered to host STEM Locomotion Summer Camp. - August 20, 2017 - UPI Education
Homeschool Market Creates Self-Paced Online Solution
SchoolhouseTeachers.com announces it has grown to 340 courses with many new courses on the way. Over 7000 members are enjoying this self-paced, family platform for homeschoolers. - August 11, 2017 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Shorecrest Welcomes New Talent to Leadership Team; Danyali, Gillis, Fludd Join Shorecrest Administration
After extensive national searches, Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to welcome three new leaders to the administrative team. Dr. Sherri Danyali will assume the role of Director of The Experiential School of Tampa Bay, Shorecrest’s 3, 4, and 5-year-old program. Michael Gillis joins the... - August 10, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Evonne L. Murillo Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Evonne L. Murillo of San Antonio, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 15 years in the field of education. About Evonne L. Murillo Ms. Murillo is the Assistant... - August 05, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
PAPERbasket Seeking K-12 Districts to Join "Inspect What You Respect" Grant
With K-12 schools now spending in excess of $3B annually on subscriptions for applications, learning platforms and digital content, school district leaders still remain unable to determine if the resources purchased deliver fidelity, or are ever really used at all. Developed by a team of edtech... - August 05, 2017 - PAPERbasket
Free Tutoring Service Offered by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be offering free tutoring service for Junior High and High School students for the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2017-2018 school year. This free tutoring service, which is offered as part of... - August 02, 2017 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Vocab Tunes Offers 3-5th Grade Reading Program to Enhance Your Kids’ English Vocab
Vocab Tunes — the out-of-the-box vocabulary building platform introduces a structured product for 3-5th grade kids. Comprising a workbook and CD/DVD with 21 root-based music videos, this will help your children improve their English scores in a fun-filled manner. - August 02, 2017 - VocabTunes