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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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