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Champions of Character Dinner June 18, 2014, Washington, DC
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold the Champions of Character Dinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 08, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Camp Pillsbury Offers Special Introductory Rate for Inaugural Summer Camp
New Sleep-Away Camp Answers the Question of What Kids Can Do this Summer. - June 07, 2014 - Camp Pillsbury
AIDS Research Alliance Announces “Lunch with LeVar Burton” Winner
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce its winner of the “Lunch with LeVar” Giveaway. Athena Tang, a music teacher in the Fremont Unified School District in Northern California, will be having lunch with LeVar Burton at one of his favorite L.A. hotspots later this summer. The... - June 05, 2014 - AIDS Research Alliance
Barbara R. Taber Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - June 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Grauer School Reaches Capital Campaign Fundraising Goal at 2014 Gala
The project is set to break ground in summer of 2014. - June 05, 2014 - The Grauer School
EmpowHer STEMDAY Bringing Science and Technology to Low-Income Students in Los Angeles; Funding for Stem Programs Grows
Sixty students of the EmpowHer Institute participated in a UCLA hosted event designed to expose middle-school girls to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Tuesday, May 28, 2014. - June 04, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Bird Conservation Leaders and International Migratory Bird Day Sponsors Recognized
Leaders in bird conservation and International Migratory Bird Day were recognized by Partners in Flight, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environment for the Americas. Recipients from Puerto Rico, Canada, the United States, and Mexico work to protect habitat, offer community education programs, study rare and imperiled birds, and improve methods of coffee production. - June 01, 2014 - Environment for the Americas
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program
The Pets in the Classroom grant program will be able to provide 65 teachers with funding to purchase classroom pets thanks to money raised during America’s Family Pet Expo. - May 31, 2014 - Pet Care Trust
Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes
"Room to Breathe", the award winning documentary film about the efficacy of mindfulness in the classroom is now available on iTunes. - May 30, 2014 - Room to Breathe
Unschooling Paradise Announces New Posts in Unschooling Blog
Unschooling Paradise has just announced that they their unschooling blog has new articles and information that assists parents with homeschooling using the unschooling philosophy and methods which can include allowing children to learn the subjects they are interested in and making everyday experiences a chance to learn and thrive academically whether it is a road trip or grocery shopping. - May 29, 2014 - Unschooling Paradise
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces a New Novel in Its Scarlet Voyage imprint
Paul B. Thompson adds a new young adult novel, "Lost Republic," to his list of published books. He has co-written sixteen novels in the popular Dragonlance series and has authored six books for Enslow Publishers, including two historical fiction novels: "Liberty’s Son and The Devil’s Door." - May 28, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
myBlee Unveils iPhone Companion App for myBlee Math
Parents and caretakers can now follow and encourage kids learnings with the new myBlee Math companion app for iPhone. - May 25, 2014 - myBlee
The Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition Presents Educate the Educator Program for Financial Literacy in Conjunction with Fidelity Investments and Boston Federal Reserve
The all-volunteer Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, in partnership with Fidelity Investments and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is pleased to offer a content-based teacher training event in the area of personal finance June 25-27. Topics will include Economics and Personal Finances, Spending and Financial Planning, Saving and Investing, Enhancing Your Earning Capacity, Financial Services, Identity Fraud, Manage Credit and Debt and Risk Management and Insurance. There is a nominal fee. - May 24, 2014 - Jump$tart
ESOL/UAS Green Club Celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)
The Universal American School in Dubai is an internationally accredited IB World School, offering a high-quality education to a student body of 1300, representing 75 nationalities. UAS is managed by Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL), a leading school management organization that operates some of the region’s finest international schools. - May 24, 2014 - SynergY
Groovy Lab in a Box Wins Prestigious Parents’ Choice® Award
The "Lunar Launch" box wins silver in the Spring 2014 Toys list. - May 23, 2014 - Academics in a Box Inc
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
For the Third Year in a Row Price Chopper Sponsors the High School Lacrosse Championships to Assist High School Athletics in Section III (Syracuse)
Price Chopper supports Section III Athletics with their sponsorship of high school lacrosse sectional championships. - May 20, 2014 - School Sports Media
Glendale Lutheran School Launches Smartphone App
First school in the area to build an iPhone/Android app to streamline communication with parents and the community. - May 20, 2014 - WhizFish
A Visually Driven Journey to Self Acceptance
Good Puppy is pleased to announce the publication of "Pretty Seeley." Written and illustrated by Marina Tito, "Pretty Seeley" illuminates the gentle journey to self-acceptance and self-love through Seeley, a little girl with a spot on her nose and a wise cat by her side. - May 17, 2014 - Good Puppy
Research Science Institute Alumni Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Four RSI Alumni Named United States Presidential Scholars for their Academic Accomplishments. - May 16, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
USA Biology Olympiad Alumni Receive Academic Accolades
USA Biology Olympiad Student Receives National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship Award and Another Named an United States Presidential Scholar. - May 16, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Local School Incorporates Action Sports Into Their Physical Education Curriculum
Skateboarders aren't frowned upon at Calvary Christian Academy. In fact, students are now getting class credit to get on board the new two-week skateboarding program. Calvary Christian Academy is one of many schools across the country that has adopted a skateboarding curriculum in their physical... - May 16, 2014 - Ramp 48 Skatepark
Educational Excellence Earns Polk County High School Student New Ford Mustang
Bartow Ford Co. celebrated 21 years of Drive for Excellence by honoring 20 Polk County Junior and Senior finalists for their educational excellence on May 10, 2014. This year’s winner Jacqueline Sullivan, a senior at Lake Region High School, waited a suspenseful 19th in line to try her... - May 16, 2014 - Bartow Ford Company
Actress Cicely Tyson Invites 20 Yr Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder as Guest Speaker
Award-winning 20-year-old fantasy genre author & CEO R.J. Tolson's National Literacy Campaign and novel, "Chaos Chronicles Book 1: Zephyr The West Wind," are not only igniting a passion in America's youth to forge new paths, excel beyond their limits and "Never Give Up" on their dreams but receiving Star Power endorsements. - May 15, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Marilyn A. Sebro Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn A. Sebro of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Marilyn A. Sebro Ms. Sebro is a Lead Teacher with the New York City Department of Education in... - May 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Benchmark One, Inc. Receives Request to Implement PD Master in Another International School System
Benchmark One's PD Master has received an another request for implementation of it's PD Master Software to mange the training and evaluation of school system personnel. - May 13, 2014 - Benchmark One, Inc.
Virtual Pediatrics, "Immediate Medical Care, Virtually Anywhere!" - Online Pediatric Healthcare Consults for Your Sick or Injured Child - to Launch This Month
Virtual Pediatrics, a national pediatric telemedicine service dedicated specifically to children, provides immediate medical care to those sick or injured in the comfort of their home. Certified family and pediatric health care providers, through online webcam consultation, provide personalized treatment plans, including e-prescriptions if needed. Virtual Pediatrics is set to launch in 10 states (AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, NC, TX & VA) this month. - May 10, 2014 - Virtual Pediatrics
Naples Area Catholic School Launches Smartphone/Tablet App
First school in the Diocese of Venice to build an iPhone/Android app to streamline communication with parents and the community. - May 10, 2014 - WhizFish
Puckett Attendance Center Will Produce Biodiesel in the Classroom with Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Puckett Attendance Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to begin instructing students on green fuel technologies. - May 07, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Visit Onahan Elementary in Chicago's Old Norwood Neighborhood on May 20
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon visits William J. Onahan Elementary School, 6634 W. Raven St., in Chicago’s Old Norwood neighborhood on May 20 where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern... - May 07, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Finding Ability in Learning Disability: Miss Atlantic States International Joins Forces with Learning Ally
Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField, has joined forces with Learning Ally, a national nonprofit organization serving over 300,000 children and adults across the U.S. who have visual, learning, and reading-based disabilities like dyslexia. DeField, a trial attorney, advocate, and... - May 05, 2014 - Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
United Way’s Book Drive Targets Summer Reading Loss
United Way of San Diego County is holding its third annual Summer Reading Book Drive through May 15 to help children from low-income households in San Diego strengthen and develop their reading skills. - May 01, 2014 - United Way of San Diego County
Dr. Mathew Warnock, Specialist in Sports Medicine, Offers Physicals for Houston Students at 3 Locations in May
Dr. Mathew Warnock is a local specialist in sports medicine. Houston area students who play a team sport can get their physicals from him conveniently at three locations in May. - April 30, 2014 - K. Mathew Warnock, MD
Glacier Peak High School Presents Annual Night of the Arts Festival May 8, 2014, at Glacier Peak High, Snohomish, WA
Night Of The Arts: May 8, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm Sneak Preview between 8am and 4pm day of event. Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Pl. S.E., Snohomish, Washington 98296. Admission is $5 and parking is free. - April 30, 2014 - Glacier Peak High School
Polish Application for Tablets Revolutionizes Children's Therapy
For several years now, scientists have been pointing out that tablets – one of the hottest gadgets of the twenty-first century – can be a great tool for working with children with behavioural or developmental disorders. A Cracow’s company, DrOmnibus has now confirmed these assumptions, as it has just released an application that will completely revolutionize kids' therapy. - April 29, 2014 - DrOmnibus
"The Success Initiative" by 20-Yr-Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder
Young business guru R.J. Tolson's innate ability to consistently imagine and create, combined with his knowledge and experience, deliver "The Start Guide" to developing at any age practical success skills for life. - April 29, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Publishes Article on "Grit"
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service has published “ ‘Grit’: The Missing Ingredient in the Education of America’s Youth.” - April 27, 2014 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
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Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
Shark Tank Hopeful Master Ron Tramontano on Target to Bring the Virtual Martial Arts Competition to the World
Master Ron Tramontano announced today that he is planning a Shark Tank "fishing expedition" to raise $250,000 for his Virtual Martial Arts Competition. - April 24, 2014 - The Virtual Martial Arts Competition
EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel
Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Largo School Celebrates National Bike to School Day
A Largo, Florida school will celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wed., May 7, 2014. The Largo Police Department and Clearwater accident attorney and bicycle safety advocate, Jim Dodson, are hosting the event, which will teach bike safety to elementary aged students from a Largo elementary... - April 23, 2014 - Jim Dodson Law
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School
In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New York City Department of Education Awards and Approves “Using Multimedia to Support English Language Acquisition” Contract to Tech4Learning
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Making CHAMPS - Personality, EQ and IQ Development Program for Children, Offers a Vacation Program at Gold Crest High International School and Their Centre
Making CHAMPS works with children (Sr Kg-7th std) for developing Personality, EQ and IQ and covers skills like public speaking, team working, critical thinking, managing emotions and most importantly, increasing confidence. This year, they are offering a vacation program - 14 sessions at Goldcrest... - April 20, 2014 - Making CHAMPS
Rhode Island Magician to Perform at the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll - for the Third Time
Rhode Island magician Domino The Great will be participating in the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll - for the third time. - April 19, 2014 - Domino The Great
Renaissance Academy K-12 Private School Adds College Admissions Preparatory Classes to its Curriculum
Renaissance Academy readies high-school students for SAT, ACT and TOEFL college entrance exams. - April 18, 2014 - Renaissance Academy
The Bravo Bear Live Characters Will be Attending the Ernie Els Autism Event April 18th
The Bravo Bear, www.ilovebravobear.com, Live Characters Will Be Attending The Ernie Els Autism Event April 18th 6:30-9:00 pm at Downtown at the Gardens. The live characters, Bravo Bear, Penny and Rascal, featured in the Bravo Bear adventure book series are loved by kids young and old. The Bravo... - April 17, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC