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Disruptive Education Technology Now Available for K8-12
"The Formula" is a new book launched by Bandit Publishing. This book is a rubix for applied engineering & sales / marketing. - October 18, 2014 - Bandit Publishing
CUE Confirms Sugata Mitra as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Annual Conference
CUE confirmed today that TED prize winner Sugata Mitra will be its General Session Keynote Speaker for the CUE 2015 Annual Conference, March 19-21, in Palm Springs, California. - October 15, 2014 - CUE
Australian Startup Helping Teachers Get Back to Teaching
An Australian startup is helping schools save time and money so teachers can get back to teaching. Each year around the world tens of millions of people sign hundreds of millions of paper forms on behalf of their children or relatives. It’s a labour intensive, unreliable and inefficient... - October 15, 2014 - ParentPaperwork
New Hardcover Edition: "Zephyr The West Wind" by 21 Yr Old Award-Winning Author RJ Tolson
"Zephyr The West Wind" Hardcover is a Must Read for Those Seeking Adventure to a Fantastical World Filled with Vivid Imagery and Heroism. - October 14, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Prevention Plus Wellness to Provide Free Prevention Programs to Non-Profits
Prevention Plus Wellness is providing non-profit organizations with free evidence-based prevention and health programs, thanks to an anonymous gift of $25,000. Prevention Plus Wellness is now accepting requests from US non-profits for a free set of its evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness Program and training materials. SPORT is the only existing youth prevention program that cost-effectively links healthy behavior promotion with drug use prevention by targeting positive youth images. - October 14, 2014 - Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Improving and Reinforcing Elementary Students’ Mathematics Skills with an Excellent New Online Resource
Canadian and Worldwide Students who are in first, second, third, or fourth grade are encouraged to put online math lessons and online math tutoring from 09xyz Canadian Online Math Tutoring ltd. to their advantage and improve their math skills and scores. Lessons are thoughtfully put together with a linear approach, and each tutor is a genuine educator with strong math skills and an understanding of the best approaches to strengthening and growing the students’ abilities. - October 13, 2014 - 09xyz
"Biohacking" Coming to "The Secret City"
Biodidact is a new DIY Biolab planning to open its doors to the public in Los Alamos, New Mexico, this coming Spring. Its founder has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, to enable the lab to open its doors to amateur scientists. - October 09, 2014 - Biodidact
Shanti Generation to Give Away 500 "Partner Yoga for Teens" DVDs to Educators
Shanti Generation announced that it will give away 500 DVDs of its “Partner Yoga for Teens” curriculum during the fall 2014 semester. The Partner Yoga DVD includes 10 five-minute guided sequences for middle and high school students to practice mindfulness skills with a friend, sibling, classmate or parent. The mindfulness curriculum will help teachers challenge bully culture. - October 09, 2014 - Shanti Generation
Audrey E. Fitzgerald Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Audrey E. Fitzgerald of Kalamazoo, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Audrey E. Fitzgerald Ms. Fitzgerald has over 50 years experience in the field of education. - October 09, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Eastern Datacomm Hosting Three November Seminars Aimed at Educating School Administrators on E-Rate Funding Changes
Eastern DataComm announced today it is hosting three seminars in November aimed at educating school administrators, superintendents and business administrators on solutions to many technology challenges that districts face today with upgrading their wireless network and improving communications. - October 09, 2014 - Eastern DataComm
The Grauer School to Host Open House on November 15th
The Grauer School will host an Open House event for prospective families on Saturday, November 15, 2014, on its Encinitas campus from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tours will be conducted every 20 minutes and interested families are encouraged to tour the facilities and meet with faculty, administration,... - October 09, 2014 - The Grauer School
Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention
ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC
Math Concentration Announces The Early Finisher Board and 180 Task Cards
Math Concentration, an online math community provider of education products and services, announced the debut of their new fun, curriculum related activities board for early finishers. A do-it yourself board with 5 sections: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The early finishers... - October 07, 2014 - Math Concentration
CEE and the VA Space Grant Consortium Sponsor the Bite of Science in Norfolk
The Bite of Science professional enrichment session is cost-free for high school teachers and will be held at Norfolk State University. The Bite of Science is designed to improve teacher's ability to provide students a context of how science is applied in the real world and inspire students to pursue STEM careers. - October 04, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Sherrill Cannon, P.J. Hartenaus Win 2014 Principals’ Award for Independently Published Children’s Literature
Awards recognize excellence in independently published books for children. - October 03, 2014 - Kabuki Helps
SPI Study Abroad Introduces Exciting Madrid and Paris Travel Experiences for High School Study Abroad Programs
Leading provider of quality summer immersion programs for high school students offers Paris and Madrid Experiences. - October 02, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
CUE Leads Blended Learning Theme for Connected Educator Month
CUE is honored to be named the Blended Learning Theme for Connected Educator Month leading the Blended Learning Theme. CUE is one of several organizations creating and organizing programs, activities, and events to promote the concept of the “Connected Educator” as a way to enhance... - October 01, 2014 - CUE
SPI Study Abroad Announces Its 2015 Program Dates & Tuition
Leading quality provider of study abroad programs for high school students officially announces its 2015 dates and tuition. - September 25, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
"How to Write a Killer SAT Essay" Helps Students Tackle the Essay Portion of the SAT Test
SAT tutor and international best-selling author, Tom Clements provides his award-winning book "How to Write a Killer SAT Essay" to help students dominate the writing portion of the SAT test. - September 24, 2014 - Tom Clements
Jim Dodson Law Hosts Largo Walk to School Day Event
Hundreds of Mildred Helms Elementary School students and their parents will take part in Walk to School Day on October 8th. The event, co-sponsored by Jim Dodson Law, is celebrated worldwide each year to educate children about the importance of pedestrian safety and the health and environmental... - September 24, 2014 - Jim Dodson Law
New Children’s Book Promises Fresh Spin on Muslim Holiday
Little Big Kids, an up and coming cultural lifestyle brand for young Muslim kids, is proud to announce the release of their newest storybook, "Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid Al-Fitr." It’s a delightful story about a boy named Ilyas and his best friend Duck as... - September 23, 2014 - Little Big Kids
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems Launches 130dB Personal Alarm to Benefit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems (Vigilant PPS, Inc.), in coordination with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®, announces the launch of a brand new alarm designed to help protect the user in emergency situations. One dollar from each new Vigilant model PPS-8KID sold... - September 22, 2014 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
SANS Inc. Announces New Version of Language Lab Software with Enhancements for Wireless Networking
SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, has just released Version 14.3 of the Sony Virtuoso™ and Sony Soloist® digital language lab software. Technical advancements in the transmission of audio data make the software more robust in... - September 20, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
It’s "Back to School" for CreativeBridge Coalition
CreativeBridge Coalition takes its Count Me In program back to school for special needs students in the Mahoning Valley. - September 19, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
All-New Episodes of “STEM Journals” with Host Geoff Notkin Airing Now
Television series just nominated for two Emmy Awards - September 16, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
IMpasto Animation Studios Posts "Good Gracious Fallacious! Adventures in Logical Fallacies," Its First Educational Animated Short
IMpasto Animation Studios releases its newest short animation, this time an educational piece. - September 16, 2014 - Joyful Machines
Yeshiva Day School Earns High Marks
The Westchester Torah Academy, a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva day school, began its second year with a 20% student body increase. Founded on the principles of Ahavat Torah and Ahavat Yisrael—the love of Torah as well as of the people and the land of Israel—WTA has received high marks. The... - September 15, 2014 - Westchester Torah Academy
Autism Expert Dr. Pamela Rollins and AAPC Publishing Release New Book: Facilitating Early Social Communication Skills
Autism expert, Pamela Rosenthal Rollins, MS, CCC-SLP, EdD and AAPC Publishing are pleased to announce the release of the new book, "Facilitating Early Social Communication Skills: From Theory to Practice." - September 13, 2014 - Pamela Rosenthal Rollins
Indie Children's Author Releases Title Just in Time for Fall Pumpkin Patch Craze
Children's author Shana Gorian releases new title, R"osco The Rascal Visits The Pumpkin Patch," targeting children ages 6-8. The autumn-flavored book comes out in tandem with the the season for booming pumpkin patch business. - September 12, 2014 - Shana Gorian, Author
New York High School Partners with SundanceTV’s "Dream School" for a Series That Mentors Local Teenagers to Graduate
The Beekman School collaborated with “Dream School: NYC” to customize the learning experience for each student. - September 12, 2014 - The Beekman School
Texas Trust Youth Advisory Council Teaches Financial Sense
Sixteen north Texas high school students were selected to join the Texas Trust Credit Union Youth Advisory Council for the fall 2014 term. - September 11, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Brainybrawn Expands Product Range in the Education Market
Company Awarded Contract for Sanvi IFMA its Integrated Fee Management Application; Brainybrawn, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BRNW) announced that its subsidiary Sanvi Infotech Pvt. Ltd (India) has recently received an order to customize an integrated fee management application (Sanvi IFMA) for a prestigious school just outside of Delhi, India. - September 10, 2014 - Brainybrawn Inc.
School Tech Supply Makes a Habit of Earning "A"s as a Growth Leader
School Tech Supply (STS) makes earning good grades look easy after landing the #16 ranking in the Pacific Coast Business Times’ latest “Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies” rankings for 2014. Ratings are based on 3-year revenue growth. This is the second year in a row STS has been... - September 10, 2014 - School Tech Supply
Karl C. Ross Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karl C. Ross of Chicago, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Karl C. Ross Mr. Ross has over 15 years experience in the education field. He is the External... - September 09, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Teen City Stage and Providence Day School Announce a New Home for Team Broadway
Organizations partner in support of Charlotte teens theater skill development program. - September 05, 2014 - Teen City Stage
New Research Says Music Fights Symptoms of Disabilities
Children Increased Grade Point Average, Stopped Violent Behavior, and Improved Self Esteem - September 04, 2014 - DAD Program
Announcing Fall CUE 2014 Conference Keynote Speakers Lucien Vattel and Diana Laufenberg
CUE is proud to announce its keynote speakers for the Fall 2014 Conference, October 24-25 at American Canyon High School in Napa Valley, California. Lucien Vattel will present the Opening Keynote at 4pm on Friday, October 24, and Diana Laufenberg will present the Closing Keynote at 3:30pm on Saturday, October 25. - September 04, 2014 - CUE
NYC Department of Education Partners with WhizFish for Mobile Apps for Schools
First mobile apps ever are being published in NYC schools. - September 03, 2014 - WhizFish
Promoting STEM in Middlesex County Schools
A very talented group of high school students currently volunteering at the Academy of Robotics and Engineering met to discuss the idea and implementation plan for launching a volunteer group to create awareness about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Woodbridge, Edison... - September 03, 2014 - Academy of Robotics and Engineering
myBlee Math for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Achieves Success in Schools
Teachers rave about myBlee Math after using the App with their students. - September 03, 2014 - myBlee
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Expands Humanitarian Efforts by Adopting Sustainable Funding Platform, Swipe4TheKids
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) has recently adopted the Swipe4TheKids Merchant Platform to enhance the broad range funding efforts encompassed by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund. - September 02, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
The Grauer School Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase III of Campus Construction
The Grauer School celebrated groundbreaking on Saturday, August 23, 2014 for Phase III of campus construction that will become the updated home to 10,000 square feet of eco-friendly classrooms, including new spaces for the English and Mathematics departments. Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, Former... - August 31, 2014 - The Grauer School
Sunset Ridge Board of Education and Sunset Ridge Education Association Approve 5-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
Sunset Ridge School District 29 in Northfield, Illinois and the Sunset Ridge District 29 Education Association have reached a settlement on a a 5-year collective bargaining agreement. - August 30, 2014 - Sunset Ridge School District 29
Emergency Messaging and Notification System
When running a Day Care or Pre-school, having effective communication with parents is critical. When communicating with parents you need to be able to contact all of them at once, you need to know that they got the message, and it needs to get to them quickly. Incoming messages need to be able to... - August 29, 2014 - TXTingPros
Unschooling Paradise Discusses Unschooling Curriculum in Blog
Unschooling Paradise has released a blog post in their unschooling blog, that discusses about parents allowing learning to occur naturally, or if they use traditional unschooling curriculum for their children, and if using curriculum, makes a parent and/or family true unschoolers. - August 29, 2014 - Unschooling Paradise
Educational Subscription Box Company Seeks Funding on Kickstarter
Today, LearnGarden Inc, a company who specializes in educational subscription boxes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grades, announced that their Kickstarter campaign has successfully launched. - August 28, 2014 - LearnGarden Inc.
Epicure Digital "Eat Fruits and Veggies" and "Special of the Day" Dry Erase Menu Boards to Attract Students to School Cafeterias using Restaurant Marketing Practices
Epicure Digital presents its new selection of "Eat Fruits and Veggies" and "Special of the Day" style dry erase menu boards to help schools increase their school lunch participation rate, following similar success to increase sales in restaurants and to make sure students participate in the School Lunch program rather than providing alternative means to eat food during the school day that has been clearly identified by the USDA's research as having inferior nutritional intakes. - August 27, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Thomas Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition as a Lifetime Featured Member and Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams has... - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nell E. Collier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nell E. Collier of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nell E. Collier Ms. Collier is the Executive Director at Friendship Academy of the Arts... - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide