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Wixie to be a Part of Baltimore County Public School's BCPS One
The Baltimore County Board of Education has approved a contract with Tech4Learning to provide elementary and middle school students throughout the county with access to Wixie as part of the BCPS S.T.A.T (Students & Teachers Accessing Technology) initiative. Wixie is a publishing and creativity... - April 04, 2014 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School to Celebrate Earth Day with 3rd Annual Ecothon Event
In celebration of Earth Day, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan will be hosting its 3rd annual Ecothon event on Tuesday, April 22. The entire school will come together on April 22 to work on numerous earth-friendly activities designed to raise awareness of protecting and enhancing the... - April 04, 2014 - Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
AIC Run for Education Set for April 27
The American International College (AIC) Run for Education, an annual 5K race to raise awareness for K-12 educational needs, will be held Sunday, April 27. - April 03, 2014 - American International College
Wixie Adds LTI Integration
Tech4Learning has made it easier for schools and districts to integrate Wixie by adding single-sign on integrations with common learning management systems like Blackboard, Desire2Learn and Haiku. - April 03, 2014 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Norfolk Academy to Host the Second Annual Lax for Love Event in Honor of Yeardley Love
On Saturday, April 5, Norfolk Academy will host the second annual Lax for Love event to support the One Love Foundation and to honor the memory of Yeardley Love, a lacrosse player for the University of Virginia who was the victim of relationship violence. Games begin at 9:00 a.m. at Norfolk Academy and will continue into the afternoon. - April 02, 2014 - Norfolk Academy
DataRecovery.com Donates to Desert Vista Elementary in Apache Junction
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in hard drive data recovery services, announced a $1,000 donation to Desert Vista Elementary School for new playground equipment. The Desert Vista Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is attempting to raise about $30,000 to replace the current equipment,... - April 01, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
D.C.'s Historic First Libertarian Primary Tuesday
There are 4 political party primaries in Washington, D.C. Tuesday - Democrats, Republicans, Statehood Greens, and for the first time Libertarians. Libertarians have 7 candidates on the ballot in 7 races, mayor, Congress, Shadow Senator, Shadow Rep, City Council at Large, Ward 3 city council, Ward 6 city council, and a write in candidate for City Council chair. DC allows same day registration for those not registered. Others may ask for special ballots to vote in the primary of their choice. - April 01, 2014 - D.C. Libertarian Party
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
Bea is for Business Launches Three New Products
Children’s entrepreneurship education platform grows with a new "mini case study for modern business." - March 31, 2014 - Bea is for Business
YPW Camps Offer More Than Twenty Unique Youth Summer Workshops
Camp options in Spanish, Mandarin, art, science and technology offer stimulating 2014 summer camp experience for youth in Austin, Texas. - March 29, 2014 - Young Peoples Workshops
E.a. Young Academy Middle School Students Present Projects at 2014 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Emily Baker Wins Second Place in Physics and Astronomy.
Six students from EA Young Academy traveled to San Antonio to present their science projects at the 2014 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Over 1100 students from all over Texas competed, presenting their 900 projects. Keller eighth grader, Emily Baker, won second place in the Physics and Astronomy category. - March 29, 2014 - EA Young Academy
Legacy Traditional School District Awarded Accreditation
Legacy Traditional School District, the largest K-8 charter school district in Arizona, receives full accreditation from AdvancED. - March 29, 2014 - Legacy Traditional Schools
Novel About an Autistic Young Man and His Patchwork Family is Fiction at Its Sharpest and Most Effective
At times poignant, hilarious, and subtly twisted, "It Burns a Lovely Light" is a stirring portrait of an unconventional and unforgettable family. - March 28, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Cindy Crawford Garrett Children's Books Presents - "Jobs Make the World Go 'Round," by Sassy the Cow
Fourth Children's book out by author Cindy Crawford Garrett, with the silly animals showing and telling of different jobs from farm life to the men and women that protect our country. - March 27, 2014 - Cindy Crawford Garrett Children's Books
Gradeable Launches Digital Grading Mobile App
Gradeable, an online grading tool, launches a new mobile app that enables teachers to give students test results before they even leave the classroom. - March 26, 2014 - Gradeable
NECTFL to Announce Recipients of SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership 2014 Program Awards
Awards to the two fellowship recipients of the 2014 SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this week at the annual meeting of the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) in Boston, March 27-30, 2014. - March 25, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Civic Leader Robert Renteria Challenges Schools and Politicians to Revisit "Best Practices"
eMediaCampaigns! author offers alternative for Chicago's K-12 Best Practices. - March 25, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
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 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams has over 40 years experience in the... - March 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
BobbleRoos Partners with Girl Scout Troop to Donate Toddler Pillows to Chicago Women’s Shelter
BobbleRoos partnered with Chicago-based Girl Scout Troop 20469 to donate 50 toddler pillows to be used as travel pillows to Sarah’s Circle – a women’s shelter in Chicago, IL as part of a service project for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. - March 24, 2014 - BobbleRoos by RS Kids Inc.
Birmingham Young Democrats to Host First “BYD Sessions” on Education
Education Session discussing the state of public education in Alabama. Areas of discussion: Alabama Accountability Act, public school funding, teacher tenure, and professional development for educators. - March 24, 2014 - Birmingham Young Democrats
Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! Will Save Educators Hours in Teacher Evaluations
This app has been designed for school principals, superintendents, supervisors, teacher leaders, and all of those who observe, evaluate and collaborate with classroom teachers to quickly and efficiently conduct classroom walk-throughs. No matter which evaluation tool your school or district may be using, you’ll be able to customize Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! to observe, document, and send immediate feedback to all of your teachers. - March 22, 2014 - DKW Investments, Ltd.
Vital Link of Orange County Announces 2014 STEM & the Arts Career Showcase, in Partnership with OC Fair Imaginology
Hands-on opportunity for students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts to be held April 11-13 at the OC Fair & Event Center. - March 22, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County
Local Parker Businesses Help Bring Technology to Disadvantaged Kids
Technology is a very important learning tool for students these days and the Parker Staples and Office Depot stores helped make having this technology possible for disadvantaged students in several school districts across the Denver Metro area. Working with Step to Success, a local Parker tutoring... - March 21, 2014 - Step to Success Community Tutoring Center
Belkin Air Protect™ Case and Air Protect™ Sleeve for Chromebooks Minimize Device Damage Inside and Outside the Classroom
Combined Durability and Usability Make Air Protect for Chromebooks Ideal for Education - March 21, 2014 - Belkin
Belkin Products Named "Cool Tool" Finalists in EdTech Digest Awards Recognition Program
Distinguished Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Solutions in Education and Technology - March 21, 2014 - Belkin
Belkin Introduces Secure and Charge for K-12 Education
Secure Mobile Device Management Solution Keeps Tablets, Chromebooks and eReaders Organized, Secure, Available, and Fully Charged in the Classroom - March 21, 2014 - Belkin
Belkin Announces Completion of Apple MFi Certification for Secure Wired Keyboard for iPad
Technology Leader Becomes First Developer to Offer Apple’s Newest MFi certification for Wired iPad Keyboards - March 21, 2014 - Belkin
Savingforcollege.com Annual Survey Suggests Confusion Over College Savings Options May Delay Action
The results from Savingforcollege.com’s 2014 Annual College Savings Survey reveal that 70% of respondents have not yet started preparing to meet the future cost of college, despite indicating a strong interest in building up their savings. Survey findings signal a greater opportunity for the industry to continue their education efforts and promotion of 529 plans as beneficial savings tools to parents and grandparents. - March 19, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program in Northern Virginia
CEE, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Apollo Education Group, ExxonMobil, and Capital One Financial Corporation Sponsor Bite of Science Dinner Event in Manassas, Virginia to Strengthen Science Teaching - March 19, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
BWSNews Brain Awareness Grant Recipients
Banyan Tree Foundation Academy – Point Loma, operated by Banyan Tree Educational Services, has been selected as the recipient of a license for Skatekids and Ramps to Reading as part of the BrainWare Brain Awareness Week Grant Program. The grant program supports the purpose of Brain Awareness Week in promoting a broader understanding of the importance of brain research and its contribution to effective learning and cognitive development in schools. - March 18, 2014 - Banyan Tree Educational Services
Chifro Studios - "Color and Shape Balloon Game" Launched on Google Play Store
Coloring and identifying shapes has been made literally “child’s play” for a child by none other than Chifro Studios. How is this possible you might ask? Then just access Google Play Store using your smart phone/tablet/phablet and download free-of-cost Color and Shape Balloon Game. - March 15, 2014 - Chifro Studios
1st Choice Advisors Announces New Alabama Office
Today, 1st Choice Advisors announced immediate availability of Abila MIP Fund Accounting and other information technology services to the Southern United States via their new office in Alabama. They also announced the T. Levi Jiles has come on board as their Solutions & Technical Advisor and... - March 14, 2014 - 1st Choice Advisors
Nathalie Gosset Talked to Parents of 5th to 9th Graders on Mar 8 and Discussed New Career Paths That Will be Present for Their Children When They Graduate from College
Maths, science, and technology will continue to be essential to the jobs of the future and will create fantastic careers in jobs that do not exist yet. - March 14, 2014 - Workforce Press
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Fosters Leadership for Southern Region Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Memphis, TN, 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 2014 Leadership Luncheon is "Strengthening the Corps: Building Leadership Across the SCOLT Region." - March 11, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Marianna Gleger, Founder Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marianna Gleger of Pikesville, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Marianna Gleger, Founder Ms. Gleger has almost 40 years experience in the field of education. - March 07, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Bilingual Book Personal Shopper Service Helps Educators and Librarians Meet the Needs of Language Learners
Language Lizard LLC, a leading supplier of bilingual books, multilingual posters, and other educational products, has introduced a new Personal Shopper Service to support educators, librarians, and families who work with dual language learners and want to bring more multicultural education to the... - March 07, 2014 - Language Lizard, LLC
Picture Book Encourages Children as Readers and as Unique Individuals
Joanne Otto’s recently published book, "The You-Song," is designed to set its young readers up for success in two areas. Its colorful photo-illustrations and poetic text celebrate each child as a vital part of a world-wide whole, and its careful selection of familiar and/or easily... - March 05, 2014 - Joanne Otto
MindMeister is Now Available Through Edmodo
MindMeister, the market-leading online mind mapping and brainstorming solution, today announced its availability through Edmodo, the world’s largest, free primary and secondary social learning platform. - March 05, 2014 - MindMeister
Epicure Digital Announces Its New "Pick 3 Customize Your School Nutrition" Program for K-12 School Food Services
School menus and nutritional information appear on digital menu boards, dry erase boards, printed menu boards, smart phones and tablets, school websites and on smart boards in the classroom. There is no additional charge for viewing menu and nutritional information on smart phones. - March 01, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Announcing a Little Gem of a Child's Book with Captivating Illustrations That Gently Delivers an Important Message; Mabel and the Label
It is hoped that adults will enjoy reading this little book to the children in their lives and, as they do so, use it as an opportunity to elaborate on the message within. Once alerted to the human vice of labeling others, daily living will provide countless examples for children to remember the lesson Mabel and the Label. - February 27, 2014 - FoodnSport
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Taking Club Baseball to Another Level in Nevada
In a world where competitive sports are played; character, integrity and good values can easily take the back seat unless a team or organization has set their priorities straight and assembled good leadership and coaches. Here in Nevada, baseball is one sport which can be played all year around. - February 26, 2014 - CBA Pumas
Sergio H. Escalona Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sergio H. Escalona of Cape Coral, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sergio H. Escalona Mr. Escalona is retired after 28 years experience in the field of education. - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Grauer School Hosts Chinese Students
The Grauer School hosted eight students and two faculty members from the Chinese Ameson Foundation in February. - February 26, 2014 - The Grauer School
ReaderGiveaways.com Announces New Reading Grant Program for Teachers
A new website, ReaderGiveaways.com is pleased to announce their new Reading Grants for teachers. Each month they give away $100 to a reading project for K-12 teachers in the United States. - February 26, 2014 - ReaderGiveaways
Tech4Learning Integrates Wixie with Gaggle
Tech4Learning is making it easier for schools and districts to get up and running with Wixie by integrating its service with Gaggle’s Partner Program. Wixie is a student publishing and creativity platform. Gaggle is a safe, online teaching and learning platform for K-12. With this... - February 26, 2014 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel System to Northeast Jones High School, MS.
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-60 Biodiesel Processor sale, made by 70centsagallon.com to Northeast Jones High School, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to demonstrate Green Fuel technology for on-campus activities. - February 26, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
E.A. Young Academy Middle School Students Win Several Prizes and Recognitions at 2014 Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Middle schoolers from EA Young Academy successfully compete at the regional science fair in Arlington. Of the sixteen students (13 projects) present, 11 won recognition or were awarded placement in category standings. Calleigh Johnson, and eighth grader, won second place Best of Fair. - February 25, 2014 - EA Young Academy
Vermont Author Adam B. Ford’s Newest Book for Children, "Molly Rides" is Published
H Bar Press announces the release of "Molly Rides," by Adam B. Ford, a 38 page fully illustrated cxhildren's book illustrated by Brian Berley. The book is about snowboarding and is recommended for children ages 6-12 who are interested in skiing or snowboarding. - February 24, 2014 - H Bar Press
PTAs Step-In to Fill the Education Budget Gap ~ with Texas State Education Funding Down by $5 Billion, Local PTA Strives to Take Their Fundraiser to the Next Level
Local North Texas PTA works hard to enhance their annual fundraiser to take it to the next level. McCoy Elementary PTA, in Carrollton, offers a rare experience for bid in their upcoming Silent Auction held on the same night at their annual Carnival, Friday, February 28th. With education funding down, McCoy PTA wants to ensure that the students reach their full potential by providing monies to help continue important basic and enrichment programs. - February 20, 2014 - McCoy PTA