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"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
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
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
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