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"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
Students of San Diego Virtual School can now enjoy the benefits of becoming a part of the NCAA after graduating high school. - March 15, 2016 - San Diego Virtual School
Northeastern Online Learning Academy Town Hall Meeting
New educational opportunity for students in Northeast, PA solicits input. - March 11, 2016 - NOLA19
Zumo Turtle Wins Global Elevate Award
Zyrobotics takes home the Global Elevate Award in the Education category for their e-learning system that facilitates tactile-based learning. - March 11, 2016 - Zyrobotics
Jennifer Daniel of Princess Chambers Prom Program for Low-Income Teens Talks at Brooklyn Community Services’ Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
Jennifer Daniel’s presentation on self-empowerment through proms inspired students at the Leadership Speakers Bureau program at BCS Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service. It is a transfer high school for over-age, under-credited youth ages 16-21. Since she founded Princess Chambers in 2009, over 750 low-income teen girls have received prom gowns, outfits and self-esteem mentoring. - March 10, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services
Jadwiga W. Slupek Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jadwiga W. Slupek of Bay Shore, 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 field of education. About Jadwiga W. Slupek Ms. Slupek has over 21 years experience... - March 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Danna M. Leonard Recognized as a Professional of the Year 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 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Danna M. Leonard Ms. Leonard has over 12 years experience in... - March 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
1417Power Independent Agency Opens in Charleston, SC
1417Power Independent Agency Opens in Charleston, SC Give your children or grandchildren under age 17 real-life employment experience and education while helping them to fund their future financial security by enrolling them in the 1417Power program. - March 10, 2016 - 1417Power
Apple Montessori Schools Creates "Mommy & Me Get Happy" Event in Honor of National I Want You to be Happy Day
Apple Montessori Schools celebrates get happy event in honor of National I Want You To Be Happy Day. - March 08, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
YouTube Sensations Skilltwins Jozef and Jakob Return to USA for Youth Soccer Camp
Skilltwins Jozef and Jakob are known all over the world by their famous YouTube soccer tutorial videos. Taking social media by storm, they are household names with soccer families all over the world. Jozef and Jakob will be coming back to the USA July 25th to August 9th to give young soccer lovers another round of the "Skilltwin Mania" 4 sessions are available limited space, first come, first serve. - March 06, 2016 - Addison Youth Soccer
Free Downloadable School Program Kit Teaches Table Setting and Germ/CMV Prevention. "Once Upon a Placemat" Author Lisa Saunders Posts Children’s Video and Placemats.
“Once Upon a Placemat: A Table Setting Tale” author creates a free downloadable school program kit for parents and teachers to use to instruct children on table setting and germ prevention, particularly against diseases spread through saliva such cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is leading viral cause of birth defects according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - March 05, 2016 - Lisa Saunders
Personality Development of Children Through Interactive Books - Public Speaking, Effective Writing Skills and Social Interactions
Personality development of children is an essential part of successful parenting. The biggest challenge is not having right inputs - what to teach, how to teach etc. Making Champs, an IIMC Alumni venture is addressing this need. Offerings include classroom course, vacation course, small duration workshops, E Learning program and have now come out with 3 books - Public Speaking, Effective Writing Skills and Personality Development. These are available shop.makingchamps.co.in - March 05, 2016 - Making CHAMPS
Shorecrest Prep Gets Nod from Relay For Life
The Top 10 Relay School Gearing Up for 2016 Relay - March 04, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
FCC Commissioner to Speak at CUE 2016 National Conference
CUE announced today that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will address attendees at the 2016 National Conference, March 17-19, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. She will give a special presentation titled “Closing the Homework Gap” on Thursday, March 17 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in... - March 03, 2016 - CUE
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Thomas Williams Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams has over... - March 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Upcoming Seminars to Discuss Protecting Your Students and Staff Through Emergency Event Communications and Network Safety
Eastern DataComm, along with Pascack Data Services and Dell, announced they are hosting three seminars in March and April aimed at protecting students and staff by improving emergency communications for school districts and municipalities, as well as understanding security trends and the tools... - March 02, 2016 - Eastern DataComm
Oldest Jewish Children’s Sleepaway Camp in America Prepares to Pass Torch After Thirty Years
Jordan Dale to retire from Surprise Lake Camp after transforming iconic institution. When Jordan Dale first became Director of Surprise Lake Camp, its claim to fame was the experiences it generated and not necessarily the amenities it provided. From first class bunks for the campers to the brand new Henshel Family Swimming Pool, Dale has brought this legendary camp into the 21st century with a flourish. - March 02, 2016 - Surprise Lake Camp