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K12USA.com Announces Launch of New EdTech Blog
From ransomware to sexting to student safety, topics address a wide variety of issues relevant to K–12 IT administrators. - October 27, 2016 - K12USA.com
greeNEWit Partners with EduSerc to Launch Green STEM Residency Program (GSRP) in Maryland
The two collaborated to design a Young Innovators Green STEM Residency Program for schools where engineers, corporate professionals and mentors deliver a year-long industry enrichment program on STEM concepts to solve environmental problems. - October 27, 2016 - greeNEWit
Choosito! And Quick Key Mobile Partner to Deliver Personalized Learning Content Based on Quizzes and Quiz Results
Choosito! Inc., curator of open Web content for learning and National Science Foundation Business Innovation Award winner, and Quick Key Mobile, maker of mobile assessment software, have partnered to offer students personalized learning content based on quizzes and other assessment data. - October 26, 2016 - Quick Key Inc
Family Life Church's Drop Zone
Join the Brunswick community Sunday, October 30, for a free community event in Brunswick, GA. Family Life Church is hosting its Fall Festival and FLC Drop Zone. The Fall Festival will include hayrides, carnival games, live music, food, prizes, five inflatables, and the FLC Drop Zone. Watch with excitement as hundreds of pounds of candy is dropped from a helicopter onto the Drop Zone at 5140 Blythe Island Highway Brunswick, GA. Copy and paste the link below to watch the highlights from 2015. - October 26, 2016 - Family Life Church
New Children's Book Sparks Curiosity and Encourages Interest in STEAM Subjects
"Ms. Pearl Makes a Discovery" is a new children’s book designed to encourage curiosity and get children excited about learning! Readers will witness the adventures of Ms. Pearl and her animal friends, who all have a special interest in either science, technology, engineering, arts or math. Together, they explore the fascinating world of STEAM while inspiring the reader to recreate some of the amazing experiments performed in the book. - October 24, 2016 - Christina Washington
NACCE Partners with Appalachian Regional Commission to Host E-Ship Summit November 17 & 18
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will co-sponsor a regional summit for high school and college educators... - October 20, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation, Donor Highlights at Tidal X 1015 Concert to Benefit Robin Hood and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations and Schools
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was well represented at the Tidal X Benefit Concert at the Barclays Center on Saturday October 15, 2016. The Foundation was among many Robin Hood donors at the once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert featuring Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Nikki Minaj, Ms Lauryn... - October 19, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Kathy's Music Participates in Kindermusik Maestro Conference
The Kindermusik International Annual Maestro conference was held in Orlando last week with exclusive attendance from around the world. Kathy Morrison, director of Kathy's Music, participated. Kathy's Music is a music school in Pittsburgh, PA, promoting music education through Kindermusik and Private Lessons. - October 19, 2016 - Kathy's Music, LLC
TrustED Launches: New Content Hub and Online News Site for K12 School Leaders
Veteran education journalist joins with K12 Insight to create a new online destination focused on community engagement and technology. - October 18, 2016 - K12 Insight
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Steve Virgadamo Selected to Launch the Entrepreneurial Leadership Series at New York’s Fordham University
Fordham University - the Jesuit University of New York - selected Steve Virgadamo to launch the 2016-2017 Entrepreneurial Leadership Series. The invitation only Leadership Series sponsored by Fordham University will focus on Leading through Crisis. Dr. Gerald Cattaro, Director of the Fordham Center... - October 14, 2016 - Steve Virgadamo
Shorecrest Named Apple Distinguished School
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016–2018 for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad Program implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout its PK-12... - October 14, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Web Active Directory LLC Announces Q3, 2016 Results
Web Active Directory, LLC announces its 7th consecutive quarter-over-quarter growth. - October 13, 2016 - Web Active Directory
Chief Visionary Natasha Davis Brings Impact Branding to Local High School
Natasha E. Davis, Chief Branding Strategist for Impact Branding Consulting has been invited to help advance the impact of Shiloh High Schools career academy program. The High School located in Snellville Georgia is one of only seven Academy Schools in Gwinnett County. Academy Schools are robust... - October 12, 2016 - Impact Branding Consulting, Inc.
Barbara R. Taber Has Been Named as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top Female Executive
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a Top Female Executive of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Multicultural STEM Books Spark Curiosity and Learning
Astronomy, entomology, awards and wit--with diverse characters. - October 09, 2016 - Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
K12USA.com “Future-Proofs” Its SecureSchool Internet Filter
In a move rarely seen in the industry, K12USA.com offers free, ongoing hardware and software updates and upgrades for one of its most popular products . . . keeping SecureSchool perennially up to date. - October 07, 2016 - K12USA.com
Fusfoo Media Launches High School Digital Network Pilot Program for the 2016/17 School Year
Fusfoo Media LLC, developer of the first national high school digital network, announced today it has launched its pilot program for the 2016/17 academic school year in 25 high schools in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Fusfoo allows schools to consolidate all of their media onto a single... - October 06, 2016 - Fusfoo Media
Grammaropolis Expanding Their Innovative Teaching Method on Kickstarter
Hailed as the Schoolhouse Rock for the 21st Century, Grammaropolis uses animated characters with personalities based on the roles they play in the sentence. - October 05, 2016 - Grammaropolis
"Kidz Learn Applications" Announces the Release of "Kidz Learn World Sports and Angles"
"Kidz Learn World Sports and Angles" is an educational application that describes sports played in different parts of the world. This app also describes various angles taking different sports as an example. This app has intelligent facts and questions, which allows kids to know different types of angles effectively. - October 03, 2016 - Kidz Learn Applications
California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 620 Endorses Sandee Everett for School Board
The California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 620 announced yesterday its endorsement of Sandee Everett in her candidacy for the Conejo Valley Board of Education. “CSEA Chapter 620 is proud to endorse Sandee Everett and Julie Freedman for the Conejo Unified School Board,”... - September 30, 2016 - Sandee Everett for School Board 2016
Sqoolz is a Sponsoring Partner at the K-12 Conference, Bengaluru
Sqoolz (www.sqoolz.com) is a sponsoring partner at the EdTechReview K-12 Conference held at The Vivanta by Taj, Bangalore on Sept. 23, 2016. Addressing the effective use of education technology by schools, Sqoolz will be talking to school leaders and offer a glimpse of their platform that is being rapidly adopted in India. - September 29, 2016 - Sqoolz
Tech & Learning Hosts Summit Focused on Digital Equity
Baltimore, MD School CIO Summit to Address Critical Issues - September 19, 2016 - NewBay Media
Three Shorecrest Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Shorecrest seniors Clay DiGiorgio, Max Kobernick and Sara Springle have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The three Shorecrest seniors earned their semifinalist status with their exceptional scores on the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit... - September 18, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Maryanne Courtney Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maryanne Courtney of Parkersburg, West Virginia has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maryanne Courtney Ms. Courtney is retired after serving 33 years as a... - September 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tech4Learning Integrates Wixie with Clever
Tech4Learning is making it easier for districts to infuse Wixie into their classroom curriculum by integrating with Clever®. Now schools and districts can automatically provision and securely authenticate Wixie users through the Clever platform. Wixie is a publishing and creativity platform... - September 16, 2016 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Pinnacle Production Group Presents Chinese Lantern Light Festival in Miami Experience Spectacular Evening of Massive Chinese Lanterns
A celebration of Chinese culture, the Lantern Light Festival arrives in Miami on November 30 at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center. The festival is a six-week production featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances and incredible cuisine. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and themes in the run–up to the Christmas period and beyond. Learn more at http://www.lanternlightfestival.com. - September 15, 2016 - Pinnacle Productions Group
Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center
Dottie T. Righter Honored as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dottie T. Righter of Grenloch, New Jersey has been honored as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. About Dottie T. Righter Ms. Righter is the Library Assistant at Rowan College at... - September 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Children's Book Inspired by Theater-Loving Squirrel
ASD Publishing announces release of children’s book author Gregory G. Allen's third book, "Irving the Theater Nut!" that celebrates theater, chasing dreams, and teamwork. - September 08, 2016 - ASD Publishing
Everly is Changing the Tutoring Landscape by Providing an On-Demand, In-Person Tutoring Experience
When it comes to education, parents have an endless job of ensuring their children are reaching their maximum academic potential. For most students, a one hour class is not enough to confidently master course work. Everly is seamlessly connecting tutors with K-12 students through an easy to use... - September 08, 2016 - Everly
K12USA.com Offers Free EdTech Checklist for the Back-to-School Season
New school year—new headaches? With the ever-changing landscape of K–12 technology (New products. New rules. New needs.), the job of an IT director can be heartburn inducing. Here’s help. - September 08, 2016 - K12USA.com
Bright Start Releases Results from It's "International Student Success Program" (ISSP)
Bright Start shows dramatic improvements in student's GPA and behavior. - September 07, 2016 - Gary Surdam
EdTech Company Paperscorer Launches App to Auto-Grade Google Quizzes
In direct response to the massive adoption of Google for Education by US schools, Paperscorer Inc. today launched its Paperscorer app for Google Classroom. Paperscorer enables teachers to generate bubble sheets from Google forms, administer assessments in paper, auto-score assessments with mobile devices and import grades back to their Google accounts. - September 07, 2016 - Paperscorer Inc.
Summits Education Awarded $500,000 Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Build Teacher Training Center in Rural Haiti
Summits Education (www.summits.org) has received a grant of $500,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek Mich. to build a teacher training facility in Haiti's Central Plateau. With this grant, Summits Education will establish a permanent home outside of Mirebalais that will act as a... - September 07, 2016 - Summits Education
5 Things Your Child Should Take to School Everyday
What are the things your child should bring to school every day to ensure success? With school starting, it’s time to help your child learn to get organized, and it’s vital to help your son or daughter be ready to focus and learn. The five items are: something in which to hold pencils,... - September 04, 2016 - Organized for Success
One Hen and America SCORES Boston Unite to Expand Service-Learning for Under-Served Youth
One Hen, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of its flagship One Hen Academy program and related infrastructure by America SCORES Boston, a top Boston youth development organization and One Hen partner since 2012. The strategic combination of these two nonprofits is poised to create one of Boston’s most innovative and effective youth enrichment programs, uniquely positioned to serve the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of thousands of inner city youth. - September 04, 2016 - One Hen/America SCORES Boston
Classical Conversations® Passes 100,000-student Mark
Classical Conversations®’ student enrollment went over the 100,000-student milestone this week, making it one of the largest homeschooling organizations in the world. - September 04, 2016 - Classical Conversations Inc.
Tech4Learning Updates Pics4Learning Image Library for New Devices
Tech4Learning has rebuilt its popular Pics4Learning image library to better support student project work on new devices. The new interface makes it easier to find and save images for use in student projects on a wide range of devices, including handheld phones, tablets, and large screen... - September 03, 2016 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Rebecca Caudill Honored as a Top 100 Educator by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rebecca Caudill of Seneca, Pennsylvania has been honored as a Top 100 Educator by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of elementary education and special education focusing on reading, writing and mathematics. About... - September 02, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pocket Nurse® to Acquire Eriter Creations, Inc., Makers of SimLeggings™
Medical simulation company to manufacture and distribute simulation solutions for bariatric scenarios. - September 01, 2016 - Pocket Nurse
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Thriving Brain Foundation Presents Event to Help Children with Auditory Processing Disorder
Leading experts gather to share information on how to assess, diagnose, remediate and accommodate auditory processing disorder. - September 01, 2016 - Thriving Brain Foundation
Louise H. McGrew Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Louise H. McGrew of Pixley, California 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 field of education. About Louise H. McGrew Mrs. McGrew has over 46 years of experience... - August 31, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tutoring Chicago Announces Third Location and Expanded Volunteer Recruitment Efforts to Support Continued Growth
Near-west side tutoring site will be open in time for the 2016-17 school year; will accommodate 120 economically disadvantaged students. - August 31, 2016 - Tutoring Chicago
CleverTap Brings the Power of Triggered Notifications & Live User Segments to the Education Market
CleverTap's partnership with Hooked on Phonics and School4One provide educators with deeper engagement and retention with parents, teachers and students alike. Today, they have announced the expansion of their latest and most powerful mobile analytics & user engagement platform into the education sector. - August 30, 2016 - CleverTap
How Can the World Could be a Better Place Through Education? Young Potential Development LLC Launches a New Digital Tool for Tweens and Teens.
Are families really preparing our children to discover their potential, achieve their best and develop their talents for the future? Guided by the belief that education is the best way possible to solve many of society’s challenges, Franco Soldi has developed and tested The CUBE with thousands of kids, parents and teachers around the world. Today, The CUBE is ready to be launched here in the US this coming September 7th on the Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter. - August 29, 2016 - Young Potential Development (YPD), LLC
Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A with Colvard Learning's Innovative Founder Dr. Michael Colvard Slated for 8/30/16: Leveling the Literacy Playing Field with Fun Phonics
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., the award-winning eye surgeon and inventor, Michael Colvard, M.D., via Reddit's "Ask Me Anything" page, will answer online questions about his innovative Colvard Learning Literacy programs which take children through a system of phonics and high-tech interactive learning that he hopes will level the playing field for disadvantaged children, as well as help any child crack the code for reading English. - August 29, 2016 - Colvard Learning
K12USA.com Launches Knowledge Base, a Searchable Web Portal for Up-to-the-Minute Help and Support
Famous for Its Extraordinary Tech Support and Immediate Access to Live Humans, K12USA Now Gives Customers a Fast and Easy New Way to Get Answers to Their Burning Questions - August 27, 2016 - K12USA.com
Shorecrest Launches Center for Medical Sciences Offers High School Students In-Depth, Hands-on Medical Science Experience
Shorecrest Preparatory School announces the creation of The Center for Medical Sciences at Shorecrest, an in-depth applied sciences academic track for high school students. Through extensive coursework, laboratories with specialized equipment, guest experts, field experiences, and student-directed... - August 24, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School