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Islands Society Soliciting Lesson Plans from K-5 Teachers in Hawaii County

The Islands Society is now soliciting lesson plans from K-5 teachers in Hawaii County, Hawaii for its Pacific Islands in the Classroom program. Pacific Islands in the Classroom aims to provide a digital compendium of high-quality lesson plans and resources. Lesson plans created by local teachers... - May 12, 2016 - Islands Society

Hawaiian Prep School Student Lauded by Islands Society

Student named Local Emerging Leader for his efforts in science and technology regarding the creation of innovative solutions to automobile safety. - May 11, 2016 - Islands Society

Enthusiastic response to International Story Contest by Kids World Fun

Announcing the winners of the first biannual short story contest winners. - May 11, 2016 - Kids World Fun

Oakland Small Business Owner Starts Scholarship Program for Underserved High School Students

First Scholarships Being Presented on Thursday to 42 Students in Oakland Unified School District - May 10, 2016 - Craig Communications

Kids Prepare to Prevent Robot Armageddon

Plutonian Films releases new textbook, "Nanobots for Dinner," to teach kids to save the future by preparing for the Technological Singularity. - May 06, 2016 - Plutonian Films

Encinitas Resident and Grauer Student, Spencer Wirick, Places Second Archer in the Nation at OAS National Competition

On Saturday, April 30th, Grauer High School Junior Spencer Wirick placed second in the nation in his High School boys category. In the constellation of monolith schools with matriculation in the thousands at each location there sits one school with its smallness being the most important part of its... - May 06, 2016 - The Grauer School

Dave Burgess to Keynote CUE 2016 Fall Conference

Educators will Learn to Teach Like a PIRATE. - May 03, 2016 - CUE

NEOTD's K-12 Tech Symposium at Lorain County Community College – May 25th, 2016

Attendees to this Free event at LCCC will have the opportunity to interact with some of the latest technology, speak with manufacturers directly, and have access to live presentations on topics relevant to the K-12 ecosystem. - May 02, 2016 - SpaceBound Solutions

V5 Systems Wins Award for Best in Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories in 2016 SIA New Product Showcase

V5 Systems, Inc. (“V5”) (www.v5systems.us), a leader in innovating wireless, on edge, intelligent security and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) computing solutions, confirms receipt of best new product in the category of Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories by the Security... - May 02, 2016 - V5 Systems

Arab Thought Foundation Signs MoU with Diglossia to fund development of Arabic Beginning Reading Assessment

The MoU aims to promote literacy skills in young learners - May 01, 2016 - Diglossia LLC

Los Angeles Art-Based Non-Profit Joins with Events Company to Heal Kids Through Art at Free Arts’ Fun Day on June 4, 2016

Free Arts, an L.A.-based non-profit that uses the healing power of art to restore hope and self-esteem in children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness, announces the annual Free Arts Fun Day 2016 on Saturday, June 4, 2015 from 11:30am-3pm at Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club. - April 29, 2016 - Free Arts Los Angeles

Fusfoo Media Forms Partnership with AASA and NHSCA

New Fusfoo Media Partnership with the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) - April 27, 2016 - Fusfoo Media

Document Management Software Company, API Appoints New Senior Account Executive

Advanced Processing & Imaging, also known as API, a workflow automation & document management solutions company announces Lynn Whidden has joined the team to further develop their growing portfolio of municipal accounts. Having spent the last 34 years with Local Government, Lynn Whidden comes with a wealth of experience within the industry. - April 23, 2016 - Advanced Processing & Imaging

Teacher's Home Perks Program Gives Up to $1,250 Back to the Classroom When a Teacher Buys or Sells a Home

When a teacher or administrator buys or sells a home with Tim Harstead at Kale Realty, up to $1,250 is donated back to the classroom of that teacher. - April 22, 2016 - Tim Harstead, Realtor with Kale Realty

"NovicEdge," the Newest Jobs Marketplace, to be Launched by Everest Consulting Asia

The job matching service that helps companies find the people they need, and helps people find the jobs they want. - April 21, 2016 - Everest Consulting Asia Limited

International Academy of Smyrna 2nd Annual Gala

Join IAS on Saturday, April 23rd for the 2nd Annual Spring Gala. This year's theme is Fairytales After Dark where attendees can enjoy a night out while raising funds for the school. - April 21, 2016 - International Academy of Smyrna

Third Street Music School Settlement Awards the New York Community Trust Harris Scholarship

Three $25,000 scholarships awarded to college-bound students graduating from NYC public high schools. - April 20, 2016 - Third Street Music School

Threat Management Experts Present Violence Prevention Strategies at NACCHO'S 2016 Preparedness Summit

Specialists from the Violence Prevention Agency (VPA), Dr. Tau Braun, executive director of the VPA, Captain Bob Martin, senior advisor at the VPA, and Alissa Parker, co-founder, Safe and Sound Schools, will present evidence-based violence prevention strategies at NACCHO’s 2016 Preparedness Summit, “Planning Today for Rebuilding Tomorrow: Resiliency & Recovery in the 21st Century,” taking place on April 19–22, in Dallas, Texas. - April 19, 2016 - Violence Prevention Agency

BedBug Chasers Now Killing Bed Bugs in Long Island NY

BedBug Chasers®, New York City’s #1 bed bug heat treatment is now servicing Nassau and Suffolk Counties with 2 Long Island locations – Massapequa and East Hampton NY. The BedBug Chasers® of Long Island NY service centers will be run by Michael Colongione, Managing Partner. Mr. - April 19, 2016 - BedBug Chasers

Collaboration for Green Schools Earns “Space to Grow” National Award

Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, Healthy Schools Campaign, MWRD, and Openlands partnership earns honors. - April 15, 2016 - Conservation Design Forum

Body Parts - Basic (Middle and Asia) from Kidz Learn Applications

Kidz Learn Applications announces Body Parts - Basic (Middle and Asia). The educational app allows a child to learn parts of a body in 5 different languages. Body Parts helps young children learn about the different body parts , along with how to pronounce the word that accompanies the respective part. Body Parts utilizes not only imagery, but HD sound as well, to help children connect the body parts to the words. - April 15, 2016 - Kidz Learn Applications

Mayor Kevin Faulconer Appoints David McCullough to San Diego’s Historic Resources Board

City of San Diego Strengthens Its Board to Preserve Historic Buildings and Neighborhoods - April 14, 2016 - McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc.

"Kidz Learn Transportation and Kidz Learn Countries," an Educational Mobile Application for Kids from "Kidz Learn Applications"

"Kidz Learn Applications" announces the release of "Kidz Learn Transportation and Kidz Learn Countries." These are 2 separate mobile applications that have a mix of educational content to foster learning ability in kids. These applications are available for download in iOS, Android and Blackberry devices and can run in "Handheld" and "Tablet" devices. - April 14, 2016 - Kidz Learn Applications

Apple Montessori Schools Supports Hoboken Summer Events as Title Supporter

Apple Montessori Schools is proud to announce that they will be participating as title supporter in The City of Hoboken’s 2016 Outdoor Summer Events series. Hoboken developed these summer events to enrich the lives of residents and promote a sense of community, initiatives Apple Montessori... - April 13, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools

Sand Springs Public Schools Choose Noah’s Park & Playgrounds’ Custom Design for Pratt Elementary School

Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will install a large, 5-12 age play structure, along with and an ADA wheelchair accessible Sway Fun® Glider at Pratt Elementary, in Sand Spring Oklahoma this Summer. - April 11, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

Queen of SF Bay Area Radio Christie James to Host Pro Wrestling Fundraiser

Pro Wrestling Revolution is pleased to announce the Queen of Bay Area Radio Christie James will be the host of Reina de la Revolucion! Christie has been on the Bay Area airwaves since 2004 and can currently be heard daily as a host of the Chino and Christie in the Morning Show on 98.1 KISS FM. - April 08, 2016 - Pro Wrestling Revolution

FasTracKids Enrichment Center Opens in Texas

FasTracKids, a world leader in early childhood enrichment programs, opened a new center in the Southwest. The children and families in College Station Texas now have access to FasTracKids' world-renowned programs through their first Enrichment Center in College Station. Dr. Jennifer Hurd is the... - April 08, 2016 - FasTracKids International, Ltd.

Student with Autism Raises Money to Help Others

Paying it Forward for Autism Awareness Month - April 08, 2016 - Rock Brook School

Free Education & Enrichment Resource Fair: Los Angeles; Sunday 4/24/2016, Skirball Cultural Center

Looking for quality educational options and solutions for your children? Attend this free community event with Resources specializing in Learning Differences, Multilingual Education, Gifted and 2e, Educational Therapies, Tutoring and Test Prep, Online and Non-Traditional Education, as well as Enrichment opportunities in the Arts, Sports and Technology. - April 07, 2016 - Parents Education League of Los Angeles

Mayor Barry Chang to Inaugurate Leapstart After School’s 2nd Location in Cupertino

Leapstart After School, Voted Best Cupertino After School Program of 2015 Opens Doors of it’s Second Location to Local Families and Children. - April 07, 2016 - Leapstart After School

Mindprint Learning Launches Free Personalized Learning Toolbox

Mindprint Learning announced a free version of its personalized learning toolbox, enabling educators and parents to better target learning strategies and teacher-reviewed products for students based on each child’s individual strengths, needs and interests. Educators can now search thousands of resources by academic subject, cognitive skill, and interest in providing differentiated instruction at the click of a button. - April 07, 2016 - Mindprint Learning

Bloom and Adventure to Fitness Launch First-of-Its-Kind Fundraiser

Exclusive partnership provides schools an opportunity to raise money and earn wellness-based incentives from the nation’s leading educational fitness provider. - April 06, 2016 - Bloom

Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Speaks at Jewish Philanthropy Conference and Shares the Stage with Randi Zuckerberg, the Mayor of Jerusalem, and Other Notables

Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego, CA shared the stage with Randi Zuckerberg and introduced her keynote address to a crowd of 450 international attendees. The Mayor of Jerusalem attended with his entourage as well as other notable community members and national authorities. The event was held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in the main ballroom during a luncheon on 4/5/16. There was considerable press coverage. - April 06, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises

Apple, iPads, and Audio Recording: World Languages Publisher Solves Industry Challenge, Brings Audio Recording to iPads

Wayside Publishing, a leader in world languages textbook publishing, has released a new iOS app for enrolled users of its newly redesigned online learning management system, the Learning Site. “We have received rave reviews of our newly launched Learning Site, however, Apple’s decision... - April 06, 2016 - Wayside Publishing

Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight

Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night

Smarter Toddler® Begins Competitive Hiring Process for Teachers

Leading Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Selects NYC’s Top Tier Teachers for Elite Programs in New Financial District and Williamsburg Locations - April 05, 2016 - Smarter Toddler

Shorecrest Awarded New Active Learning Classroom by Steelcase Education

Shorecrest Preparatory School has been selected to receive the installation of an active learning classroom through the Active Learning Center (ALC) program, a grant initiative in its second year founded by Steelcase Education. This program empowers educators to implement active learning strategies... - April 02, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD’s Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School

Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will be adding two custom playgrounds to the Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, Lockhart ISD’s newest elementary school still under construction. The Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School is located in Dale, Texas, and is named after a former 5th grade teacher and longtime community education role model, Alma Brewer Strawn. - March 28, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

Wixie - a Cool Tool Finalist for the 2016 EdTech Digest Awards

Tech4Learning’s Wixie, a cloud-based authoring tool for K12 students, is a finalist in the EdTech Digest Awards Program for 2016. - March 25, 2016 - Tech4Learning, Inc.

Talcott Mountain Academy Students Receive Awards at 2016 CT Science & Engineering Fair

Middle school students win special awards in mathematics, science and biotechnology. - March 23, 2016 - Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy

Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition

The best education websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including education, schools and university websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for education websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - March 22, 2016 - Web Marketing Association

Shorecrest Adds an “A” to STEM with “Celebrate the Arts”

Weeklong Celebration of Art April 11-16 Features Teach-in with Local Artists, Student Performances, Salvador Dali Exhibit and More - March 18, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Nashua Catholic Female Wrestler Follows Path Paved by Coach

Nashua Catholic's first female wrestler coaches wrestling team and welcomes first female wrestler since she paved the way ten years earlier. - March 18, 2016 - Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School

Islands Society Launches Pacific Islands in the Classroom Program

The Islands Society is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative program designed to increase student awareness about Pacific Islands while instilling in students a sense of community engagement and public service. Pacific Islands in the Classroom intends to promote knowledge-sharing among... - March 17, 2016 - Islands Society

The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Greenwood Lakes Middle at Appreciation Breakfast Sponsored by Central Florida Regional Hospital

Together with Central Florida Regional Hospital, The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce Will Host An Appreciation Breakfast for Greenwood Lakes Middle School. - March 17, 2016 - The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce

5,000 Hours of Service in Four Days - Shorecrest Prep High School Students Spend Entire Week in Service

For the seventh consecutive year, Shorecrest Preparatory School in Saint Petersburg, Florida, will send more than 300 high school students and 40 faculty members across Tampa Bay, the country and the world to perform Service Learning projects as a part of the school’s annual Service Week. - March 16, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

La Sierra High School’s Robotics Team Conquers the Stronghold

La Sierra High School’s robotics team, FRC 2493 – Robokong along with 51 other high school teams from around the west met at North Arizona University in Flagstaff to take on the FIRST Robotics challenge: Stronghold. - March 16, 2016 - FRC 2493 - Robokong

San Diego Virtual School is Now NCAA Approved