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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maureen E. - February 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
CUE Speakers Will be Part of SXSWedu® Lineup at Annual Conference & Festival
CUE is honored to announce its partnership with the SXSWedu® Conference & Festival taking place in Austin, Texas, March 7-10, 2016. This year, CUE will offer two exciting sessions during the four-day event. Jon Corippo, CUE Director of Academic Innovation, and Jo-Ann Fox, co-creator of... - February 26, 2016 - CUE
Four Shorecrest Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Jared Hirschfield, Josh Katz, Luke Peterson, and Henry Walsh have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All four students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million... - February 26, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Children Celebrate International Day for Our Diverse World
Apple Montessori Schools, with 15 schools throughout north and central New Jersey will be celebrating International Day beginning the week of February 22nd. Leading up to the event, each classroom chooses a country to explore and prepares to share their discoveries. In a country where we are so... - February 25, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
Zaniac Woburn and ChartaCloud Technologies to Host Special Open House with NAO the Humanoid Robot
The NAO Robot from Aldebaran Robotics is Designed to Inspire and Engage Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). - February 25, 2016 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Disrupting Gamification in Education
Play My Way App is designed to empower Parents and Teachers to integrate educational content, while their kids are using any app on their mobile device. - February 24, 2016 - Play My Way
Kids Have a Blast Playing Gaga Ball at Noah’s Park and Playgrounds’ Booth at Metro Family Magazine’s Kids Fest This Past Weekend
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds participated in Metro Family Magazine’s Kids Fest on Saturday, February 20th to introduce a brand new product on their website, Gaga Ball, to metro kids and families. - February 23, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Sigma Gamma Rho Hosts 2016 Youth Symposium "Building Partnerships to Support Our Youth"
Members of Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter believe in encouraging and mentoring youth as it is important to work with community partners to develop young people in all facets of their lives, educationally, socially and emotionally. - February 20, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Northern Minnesota FTC (First Tech Challenge) Robotics Team Places at State Tournament, Advances to USA North - Super Regionals
It was a dream come true, for rookie team, Untitled 1 to claim the title of Winning Alliance Captain at the 2015-16 MN FTC State Championship on February 6, 2016. This qualifies the team to advance to the USA North Super-Regional Championship Tournament in Cedar Rapids, IA on March 17 – 19th. - February 19, 2016 - Untitled 1
Writers of the Future Volume 32 Cover Artwork Announced
Hollywood awards event set to release L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 32 with cover art by internationally renowned fine artist and Illustrators of the Future Contest winner, Sergey Poyarkov, from the Ukraine. Awards ceremony scheduled for April 10 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. - February 18, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Wellness 4 Educators: a Revolutionary Seminar for Teachers
District educators experience some the most intense stress, anxiety and frustration during the work day. Wellness 4 Educators is a Professional Learning Seminar to help teachers and teaching staff develop and/or improve their social, emotional and mental health skills. Through evidence based wellness strategies, The Wellness 4 Educators Seminar offers an interactive experience with take away skills in managing stress, aroma therapy use, mental health balance, and work-personal life balance. - February 17, 2016 - M.Y. Wellness Coaching Inc.
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Provides Knowledge to Empower SE World Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Charlotte, NC, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2016 Leadership Luncheon is “Empowering Teachers for EPIC Growth: No Limit to What We Can Achieve." - February 16, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
SKILLSdox Inc. Launches www.SchoolofSkill.in Website Across India
Indian learners now have access to global online education by top educators. - February 15, 2016 - betterU Canada
Envision Brings Horses to Help Kids at Camp Kangaroo
Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship partners with Seasons Hospice and Kachina’s Place to help grieving children. - February 13, 2016 - Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc