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Junior Library Guild Sponsors the 2017 Sister Sally Daly Memorial Grant in Partnership with the Catholic Library Association
Junior Library Guild (JLG)—a Media Source Inc. company — sponsors the Sister Sally Daly Memorial grant in partnership with the Catholic Library Association (CLA). - February 08, 2017 - Junior Library Guild
The Monster Mas Series Receives the Mom's Choice Award
The Monster Mas Series is honored to announce that Monster Mas, Monster Mas Vs. The Test, and Monster Mas Runs for President has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. Having been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA evaluators, the Monster Mas Series is deemed to be among the best products / services for families. - February 07, 2017 - Monster Mas Series
PlayOn! High School Surveys Students on Brand Recognition and Perception Prior to Super Bowl
PlayOn! Sports, an Atlanta-based high school sports media and marketing company, and the expert in high school community programs, asked students from across the country what they think about the brands that will be advertising during Sunday’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. - February 04, 2017 - PlayOn!
K12USA.com Announces Launch of New Website
Sleek, easy-to-use interface allows customers and visitors to quickly search for products, find up-to-the-minute EdTech info, and log in to their accounts. - February 03, 2017 - K12USA.com
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Honored as a Professional of the Year and a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been honored as a Professional Of the Year and a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of education. About Maureen E. - February 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
ASPIRA Improves Students’ Motivation to Stay in Olney Charter High School
Olney Charter High School's graduation rate dramatically improved after ASPIRA Inc of Pennsylvania began administration. The graduation rate calculation has changed since the public school converted to a charter school. Student motivation has also changed, according to the data. - January 29, 2017 - ASPIRA Inc of PA
Jemima’s Playhouse Expands Into Texas
Come June, 2017, Jemima’s Playhouse will spread its young and vibrant wings into Dallas, Texas. And what an occasion it will be! A young, growing educational company distinguished by its exciting, new teaching methods; entering Texas, a state which is not only vast and expansive, but one... - January 26, 2017 - Jemima's Playhouse
St. Cyprian Partners with ThinkCERCA to Boost Critical Thinking Skills Ahead of ACT Aspire Assessments
River Grove Catholic school selects award-winning literacy platform to boost student achievement. - January 25, 2017 - ThinkCERCA
Nat'l School Choice Week: StarShine Academy; A School Different
StarShine Academy, since 2002, will celebrate School Choice Week with a community breakfast on Thurs. Jan 26, 2017, "The 15th Annual 100th Monkey Breakfast" where the students will make and serve breakfast to supporters. StarShine will also host a ribbon-cutting for their Maker Space Innovation Center and will unveil a 3D Printer, donated to the students. StarShine is located in an area of Phoenix with 96% below poverty and war refugee students. - January 23, 2017 - StarShine Academy Schools
KnILE Center to Hold College Readiness Workshop with Texas Lutheran University Admissions Director, Tommy Newton
Local private school partners with TLU for workshop - January 23, 2017 - KnILE Center
Helene Oelerich Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Helene Oelerich of Whitestone, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and writing. About Helene Oelerich Ms. Oelerich is a retired... - January 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Safely Dispose of Old Technology with eSmart Recycling and Shorecrest
Shorecrest Tech Recycling Drive to Fund Tech Incubator at Academy Prep through eSmart Recycling's One Million Laptops Campaign January 4-February 4 - January 08, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Trussville's Newest Addition
Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (CCS) will unveil their newest campus in Trussville on Saturday, January 21st. This grand opening celebration will be held from 10AM-2PM at the new campus just off I-59’s Deerfoot Parkway exit at 6590 Husky Parkway. The new 15,000 square foot facility... - January 06, 2017 - Covenant Classical Schools and Daycare
New Children's Book - Adventure, Friendship and Culture
Follow this endearing story about two unlikely friends as they travel from the South Pole to the North Pole. Along the way, they discover different cultures and new friendships. True friendship is the best adventure of all! Ages 3-8 - December 29, 2016 - CS Publishing
Danna M. Leonard Honored as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Danna M. Leonard of Texas City, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years, 2015, 2016 and early admission for 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 12 years in the field of... - December 23, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
ASPIRA Schools Prove the Benefits of Bilingual Education
Two Philadelphia charter schools may prove the bilingual education model advances student learning and development. State test scores and social observation show better overall performance among students at two bilingual schools teaching the same population as their single-language counterparts. - December 18, 2016 - ASPIRA Inc of PA
Turf Nation Will No Longer Manufacture Turf for UBU Sports Brand
Turf Nation has ceased manufacturing synthetic turf for the UBU Sports brands. - December 16, 2016 - Turf Nation
Topics Children Need Now to Overcome Pressing Issues Within Their Social, Emotional, and Educational world
Author of the Monster Mas Series reveals what’s stunting our future generations. - December 14, 2016 - Monster Mas Series
Fantasy Chapter Book Written for Children by an Author Their Age
Twelve-year-old Hannah Hoffman couldn't stop smiling this September as she flipped through the first installment of her new chapter book series - "The Pathway to Dragons: The Portal to Pyranis." Between writing, editing, working with an illustrator and publishing the book, it has taken... - December 09, 2016 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Mayor Kenney Helps Fund for the School District Relaunch Campaign for Right Books; Vanguard Capital for Kids Program Gifts $250,000 to the Literacy Campaign
Philadelphia Mayor and Vanguard Capital raise money for Philly Public Schools' Right Books Campaign. Vanguard donates $250,000 to early literacy campaign to get K-3 students reading on grade level by 4th grade. - December 09, 2016 - The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
New Secretary of Education Supports Homeschooling, Says The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
Betsy DeVos, homeschool and school choice supporter, has been picked for secretary of the United States Department of Education. - December 09, 2016 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
K-12 Tech Symposium at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio – March 9th, 2017
Educators interested in technology products and solutions for the classroom - plus, their schools and libraries in general, are welcome to attend this free, one day event on March 9, 2017 at LCCC in Elyria, Ohio. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with manufacturers directly, interact with some of the latest technology products used in the classrooms, and have access to: Live Presentations, Interactive Demonstrations, Panel Discussions and much more. Visit: neotd.com to register. - December 07, 2016 - SpaceBound Solutions
Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives
Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book
Teen Global Education Launches New Summer Enrichment Program in Spain
Teen Global Education, an educational organization specializing in month-long (July), boutique, culturally-immersive, summer enrichment programs for teenagers in Europe, is pleased to announce the opening of a second program in Girona, Spain: SGE Summer School (www.sgesummerschool.com) - December 04, 2016 - Teen Global Education
New Children’s Book, “Mak the Kraken” Released This Week Written by London J. Maddison, Illustrated by Nick McCarthy
London J. Maddison and Nick McCarthy have created a new children's book released this week. "Mak the Kraken" is a heartwarming tale of a young sea creature from the undiscovered depths of the ocean. It is a story of persistence, accepting those who are different and achieving goals woven through a theme focused on conservation of the ocean's resources. Enjoyed by ages preschool through third grade. Available to order on Lulu.com as of December 1, 2016. - December 03, 2016 - London J. Maddison
Youth Ensemble Masters and Performs Shakespeare’s Richard II
The Young Shakespeare Players East, a non-profit theater program based in New England, invites young people to perform full-length, original works of Shakespeare. The 2016-17 season kicks off with Richard II, the story of a bad King who becomes a great victim. - December 03, 2016 - Young Shakespeare Players East
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System (TDPS) Named a “Readers’ Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration Readers
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System is an enterprise system that helps school districts to improve student attendance, eliminate chronic absenteeism and reduce truancy. - December 02, 2016 - RaaWee K12
Joyce Annor Kwakye Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joyce Annor Kwakye of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of education. About Joyce Annor Kwakye Ms. Kwakye is a Teacher and... - December 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program Partners with Hot Spots and Education Foundation to Provide Environmental STEM to Baltimore Elementary Schools
Environmental literacy grants allow Baltimore elementary schools to receive free energy education. - December 01, 2016 - greeNEWit
"The Yellow Star" by Aaron Seth, Speaks to a Young Audience. He Writes About Life During the Holocaust. What is Life Worth, When Nothing is Left?
"The Yellow Star" depicts a story of two young boys, no more than twelve of different religious backgrounds learning to appreciate what is left of their life during the Nazi regime in Germany. Illustrator, Illana Barran is also author and illustrator of "The Survival Of The Gingerbread Girl - A Lullaby." - November 29, 2016 - Illana Barran
Donor Matching Donations Up to $50,000 for School That Gives Students a Voice in Their Education
Makarios Community School is the first and only democratic free school in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The school has received a promise from a generous donor who will match funds up to $50,000 on #givingtuesday, November 29, 2016. Donations will support an increase in staff salaries and... - November 29, 2016 - Makarios Community School
Ribbon Cutting for First Minority All Girls Private School Opens in East Atlanta
The first minority all girls school in Georgia. Philmor Academy Private School, opens in East Atlanta. The mission of the school is to develop girls into global leaders through scholarship, a culture of sisterhood and the pursuit of excellence in everything that they undertake. - November 27, 2016 - Philmor Academy Girls Private School
Apex for Youth: Highlights from Thursday Night’s Omakase at Masa, a Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Apex for Youth
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to be a contributing donor at Thursday night’s intimate fundraising dinner to benefit to Apex for Youth at Masa. Chef Masa himself prepared Omakase at his eponymous restaurant in The Time Warner Center in New York on November 17, 2016. Apex for... - November 22, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
District Judge Staci Williams Announces the Expansion of the Citizens' Civil Academy to School Aged Children
Judge Staci Williams, Presiding Judge of the 101st District Court, announces the expansion of her free and non-partisan judicial outreach program, the Citizens’ Civil Academy. The purpose of the Citizens’ Civil Academy is to educate citizens about the civil court process and the inner... - November 22, 2016 - Citizens' Civil Academy
ACE Mentor Houston’s 5th Annual Fundraiser Event “Build it Forward” Needs Sponsors
Help ACE Mentor Houston give back to the community - November 19, 2016 - ACE Mentor Houston
Bonnie M.L. Fujii Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bonnie M.L. Fujii of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of education. About Bonnie M.L. Fujii Ms. Fujii is a Secondary... - November 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza
PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza
Thomas Williams Recognized as a Long-Term Outstanding Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been recognized as a long-term outstanding member since 2013 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition. He has retired after more than 40 years of providing the highest standard of education to students. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams... - November 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
K12USA’s SecureSchool Internet Filter Can Now Filter Chromebooks Off Campus
Solves a major problem faced by K–12 schools whose students need monitored Internet access when doing schoolwork on school-issued laptops at home and elsewhere. - November 17, 2016 - K12USA.com
SANSSpace™ LIVE Instructional Technology Platform Adds Mobility to Language Teaching
The SANSSpace LIVE (Live Interactive Virtual Environment) platform will be showcased in hands-on demonstrations this week at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference in Boston. SANSSpace LIVE, from SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions, provides mobility for... - November 14, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
The Old Schoolhouse Announces President-Elect Donald Trump's Recognition of the Homeschool Movement
Homeschooling is on the rise. In the last six years, the number of homeschooling families has grown from 2 million to 2.3 million in the United States alone.1 Many factors contribute to the decision to homeschool – student safety, quality of education, special needs concerns, religious... - November 13, 2016 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
8 Yr Old Nastasia Bayliss is Developing Apps with the Best of Them
This 8 year old girl from Queensland, Australia is making headlines as she raises funds through a Kickstarter campaign to bring an iPad game she developed into reality. Can she compete with the biggest names in the world? - November 11, 2016 - Nastasia Bayliss
PledgeCents™ and littleBits™ Partner to Place Inventions in The Hands of More Teachers and Students
The partnership between PledgeCents™ and littleBits™ represents a new avenue for schools to increase access to innovation. - November 11, 2016 - PledgeCents
CTE Criminal Justice Committee and the Missouri Peace Officers Association Partner with Precision Exams to Provide Industry Recognized Credential in Criminal Justice
Precision Exams announced a collaboration with the CTE Criminal Justice Committee and the Missouri Peace Officers Association to provide industry recognized credential for students of criminal justice programs. The Skilled Technical Sciences section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provided leadership to develop this Industry Recognized Credential in Criminal Justice. - November 09, 2016 - Precision Exams
World Record Number of Global AP Scholars at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
According to results released by the College Board, 2 out of 7 grade 9 National AP Scholars in the entire world are students at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. BASIS Independent students Chethan Bhateja and Eisho Takatsuji joined the ranks of an elite few in the entire world to achieve this level... - November 09, 2016 - BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. About Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Ms. - November 05, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Old Schoolhouse Looking for Product Reviewers for Educational Products
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is actively recruiting educational product reviewers for 2017. - November 02, 2016 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Actress Shares Tips for Student Success on the Stage of Life
Actress Angela Ray’s New Book of Leadership Lessons Gives Student Leaders a Peak Behind the Curtain and Shares Real-Life Lessons for Success - October 29, 2016 - Angela Ray
JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"
JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awards Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship to 3 Area Students
In recognition of their selfless service as junior volunteers at South Nassau Communities Hospital, three Baldwin residents have been awarded the hospital’s annual Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship. - October 27, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau