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Epicure Digital Presents "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards to Help Stop Drop in School Lunch Participation at CalSNA 2014 in Sacramento
Presenting Epicure Digital’s "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards and Expanded offering of MyPlate movable menu boards at CalSNA 2014 Conference in Sacramento, Booth #808, to help school Food Services to help stop drop in school lunch participation. - November 10, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Atlanta Technical College Announces 2015 Art Competition for K-12 Students
Atlanta Technical College is now accepting entries for the 19th annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design competition. The contest is open to all area elementary, middle and high school students. Designs must be received by the Atlanta Technical College Office of Communications,... - November 08, 2014 - Atlanta Technical College
ISA Assists International Business Website
The International School of Arizona (ISA) has agreed to provide free language-translation services to a new website connecting businesses in Arizona to those in Canada and Mexico. The website, Building an International Economic Network (BIEN) www.connectbien.com, is run by Maricopa Association of... - November 07, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Just Released by Educational Experts Offers Cure for Public Education’s Ills: "Fixing Public Education," by Various Education Experts Including Dr. Anthony Dallmann-Jones
Statistics are now showing that dropout figures are high for both students and good teachers, and testing scores have risen to god-like status in deciding who stays and who goes for faculty and staff. An innovative revolution is proposed in a book by ten experienced educational experts. Published October of 2014, Fixing Public Education has a clear diagnosis and prescription to lead the way out of the current morass. - November 05, 2014 - Anthony Dallmann-Jones
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
"Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" – As an eBook: How Nine Year-Old Boys Challenge Death; Featured on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com
Anthony Dallmann-Jones bursts onto the literary scene again, publishing "Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" and – for the first time – publishes an eBook conveying a heartwarming story which veers away from the usual memoir format. - November 05, 2014 - Anthony Dallmann-Jones
New Creative Nonfiction Books
Kiwi Simile and MORE! is an informative and educational book series about animals from around the world. The colorful illustrations feature anthropomorphized critters engaging in somewhat familiar activities related to the text, which transforms hard facts into fun, relevant content for anyone!. - October 31, 2014 - Kiwi Simile and MORE!
Spanish Embassy Education Advisor Visits ISA
The Education Advisor from the Spanish Embassy in the U.S., Antonio Caballero, visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) this morning. Newly appointed, Mr. Caballero is introducing himself to Arizona schools that host certified teachers from Spain as part of the Spanish Education... - October 31, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
Origin Learning Wins the 2014 Chief Learning Officer Gold Award for Excellence in Social Learning
The "Learning In Practice Gold award" is for the Excellence in Social Learning category for a leading global luxury retailer. - October 30, 2014 - Origin Learning Solutions Private Ltd
Epicure Digital Introduces Its "Easy-Move Rolling Wind Sign" Dry Erase Menu Board System at NYSNA 2014 New York Annual School Nutrition Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY
Epicure Digital Presents its Digital Menu Boards and MyPlate Dry Erase Boards at NYSNA 2014 New York Annual School Nutrition Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, October 30, 2014 to November 1, 2014, Booth #708. - October 28, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Robert Renteria, Jim Oberweis, Make Impact in Chicago Schools
Books infuse purpose in the lives of Chicago and suburban youth. - October 27, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Organizational Strategies Just Released Pre-Publication of Book Entitled: "The Government is Not a Village"
Newly released book, "The Government is Not a Village" reviews worsening statistics in face of ever increasing government control, reveals robust research demonstrating the correlation between academic achievement and religious affiliation, suggesting a way forward: character training. www.thegovernmentisnotavillage. - October 23, 2014 - Organizational Strategies
Brooklyn, NY School Partners with WhizFish for New Mobile App
P.S. 115 administrators work with WhizFish to build a new mobile app to reach busy parents and staff on their phones and tablets. - October 23, 2014 - WhizFish
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