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Barbara R. Taber Honored as a 2017 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been honored as a 2017 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of High School Education. - February 28, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours Develops Educational Women’s History Workbook
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours (H3 Tours) has developed a Women’s History Workbook for grades 5-12. - February 28, 2017 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
Kids Run the OC Expected to Hit Significant Milestone of 10,000 for "Final Mile" Event
KIDS RUN ready to take its program to new heights and locations. - February 27, 2017 - OC Marathon
Urban Jungle Fun Park to Open New Location in Mesa, Arizona
Urban Jungle Fun Park turns fun into fitness for Mesa Arizona families with its indoor adventure park and revolutionary FitPlay program. - February 22, 2017 - Wholesome Harvest
BioLogue STEM Events for Youth Ages 5 - 18 Returning in 2017
BioLogue Laboratorium will host a hodgepodge of hands on explorations for youth ages 5 - 18 on March 25th, 2017 at Exchange Park Recreation Center in Decatur, GA. Workshops will include: Microscopy, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Bridge Design an more. - February 19, 2017 - BioLogue Laboratorium
Storyboard That Goes Global Launching New Languages
Storyboard That is now available in 7 different languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, and German! As Storyboard That keeps growing and evolving, now the storyboard creator, articles, and teacher guides can all be consumed in their native language. These are the first... - February 18, 2017 - Storyboard That
RAPID + FIRST – Building the Engineers of the Future
Rapid Sheet Metal provides FIRST Robotics teams parts and software. - February 17, 2017 - RAPID
ABCreative Offers Percussion Play Instruments
ABCreative has been helping their customers create the perfect park and playground since 1993 by offering a full line of play equipment, shelters, shade, safety surfacing and site amenities. The company is excited to announce the addition of a new product line, Percussion Play, the world's leading outdoor instrument manufacturer with over 200 distributors in over 60 countries. - February 17, 2017 - ABCreative
Mom Author Releases Teach Your Child to Read™, a Phonics-Based, Online Program for Children Ages 3-6
Mary Follin, author and mother of two, has developed a simple, online reading program for parents to use at home. A straight-forward, six-step approach, Teach Your Child to Read takes only 5 minutes a day and operates on a desktop, laptop, or tablet. “I started my career as a systems... - February 17, 2017 - Teach Your Child to Read
Sqoolz Gets a New Skin and Amazing New Features
Sqoolz (www.sqoolz.com), country’s fastest growing school discovery platform, has launched its redesigned portal. The redesign is not only a visual improvement over the previous site, but follows world-class user experience standards to help parents and admission seekers search and explore schools in their city. Sqoolz has also launched collections which are custom list of hand-picked schools in each city. - February 12, 2017 - Sqoolz
Education Technology Partners Teams with University of Missouri’s College of Education to Offer Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE)
Missouri educators will benefit from exclusive distribution partnership for NEE, a comprehensive system for assessing & monitoring teacher effectiveness. - February 12, 2017 - Education Technology Partners
Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Innovation in Education at Shorecrest
Shorecrest Opens New Innovation & Design Studio. - February 12, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
St. Pete STEAMfest Welcomes Record Crowd
2nd Annual Event Engages more than 400 Families in STEAM Activities. - February 12, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Academy of Math and Science Recognized as 2016 Arizona Charter School of the Year
For 15 years, the tireless team at Academy of Math and Science has accomplished much from receiving the National Blue Ribbon award for their high academic achievement with diverse student populations, to being one of the highest performing schools in the state. This year, their flagship campus,... - February 12, 2017 - Academy of Math & Science
Shorecrest Receives Stephen P. Robinson Collaboration Grant from SAIS
Shorecrest Preparatory School has been awarded a Stephen P. Robinson Collaboration Grant from the Southern Association of Independent School (SAIS). The grant of $5,000 will fund the launch of the Center for Service Learning Leadership (CSLL), a professional development institute for independent... - February 11, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Student Scholars Will Compete at the Region V NC Science and Engineering Fair Competition
The Triad Math and Science Academy will host the North Carolina Region V Science Fair this weekend. 150 students from across the region will present their original science and engineering research before more than 50 scientists and engineers. You can attend the NC Region V Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Triad Math and Science Academy Auditorium. - February 10, 2017 - Triad Math and Science Academy
Maine Publisher Releases Intercultural Spanish 1, 2, 3 Textbook Series
New Spanish language and culture textbook series pairs intercultural communicative competence with authentic, standards-based tasks. - February 10, 2017 - Wayside Publishing
Baiba L. Kreger, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Baiba L. Kreger, Ph.D. of Liberty, Pennsylvania 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 publishing. About Baiba L. Kreger, Ph.D. Dr. Kreger... - February 09, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Homeschool Families Collect Free Valentine’s Day Curriculum
The Old Schoolhouse(R) has a bouquet of free gifts for Valentine's Day - the "I Heart Valentine's Day Special" - for homeschoolers and anyone interested in alternative education. - February 09, 2017 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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