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Summer Learning Program Expands Learning Time to Help Students Overcome Learning Loss
Schools across the country benefit from the ThinkStretch Summer Learning Program. - February 20, 2014 - Think Stretch
Hop Into Spring with "Herbie Greenthumb and the Majestic Tree" - New Children's Book Release by Max P. Productions
"Herbie Greenthumb and the Majestic Tree" is a new children's book release by Max P. Productions. It is a heartfelt and empowering story about a young boy named Herbie who enjoys playing in his neighbor’s tree until one day he overhears his neighbors talking about chopping it down. - February 20, 2014 - Max P. Productions
Let’s Go Learn Announces K-12 Online Reading Products Approved by New York State Instructional Technology Contract Consortium
NYSITCC approves Let's Go Learn's K-12 online reading diagnostic assessment, reporting, and courses. - February 15, 2014 - Let's Go Learn
Einstein in a Box Announces Partnership with Destination Imagination
Partnership will provide STEM-based, "science is fun" philosophy to more elementary-age students. - February 12, 2014 - Academics in a Box Inc
Students Raise $1,660.00 for Abuse Shelter
Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th helped raise money through a canned food drive and t-shirt sales and donated to the Hale Ola Windward Abuse Shelter in Kailua, Hawaii recently. Students performed in a concert titled the Gift of Giving. In order for students to have a deeper connection to what they sang, students put the message in action through service. - February 11, 2014 - Le Jardin Academy
William R. Cozart Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William R. Cozart of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About William R. Cozart Dr. Cozart has over 50 years experience in the education field. He is a... - February 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
I Am O'Kah! Presents "Unlock The Love Within" - A Self-Esteem Workshop for Girls
This self-esteem workshop led by Author and Self-Esteem Activist Kiara S. Lee for girls age 9-12. This interactive workshop is designed to encourage young girls to think highly of themselves, demand more out of their lives and position themselves to become thought leaders within their community. - February 11, 2014 - I am OKah Inc
California Central Coast High School Music Students to Spend a Day in the Life of a Professional Composer
High school music students in the greater Monterey and Santa Cruz, CA areas are in for a treat on Saturday, March 1st, 2014: the opportunity to spend a day learning and collaborating in pre-professional workshops with working composers. This all-day workshop event, put on by youth music nonprofit Composers and Schools in Concert (CSIC), is free for high school students. - February 11, 2014 - Composers and Schools in Concert
Touring Teddies, a New Kickstarter Campaign Introducing Children to Letters and Postcards
A unique and memorable gift experience for today’s kids. - February 10, 2014 - TouringTeddies.com
Limited Time Offer: Security Company Thirtyseven4 Releases Educational Tablet Security Program
Advanced Tablet Security protection available at no cost to K12 schools, colleges and universities. Security suite includes Malware detection and removal, content filtering, data theft protection and more. - February 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Star City Select Opens Registration to It's Track and Field Program
Fresh off an impressive National Championship in football, and in the midst of a successful inaugural season in boys and girls basketball, Star City Select (SCS) is proud to announce the launch of its Track and Field Program, led by University of Nebraska Track and Field Coaches, for student... - February 08, 2014 - Star City Select
Belkin Portable Tablet Stage Turns Tablets and Smart Phones Into Interactive Digital Creation and Presentation Tools
Belkin, a trusted leader of technology solutions for classroom, IT infrastructure, office, and mobile environments, today unveiled its new portable version of Stage™ which transforms tablets or smart phones into interactive digital creation and presentation tools. Belkin will demonstrate... - February 08, 2014 - Belkin
Unschooling Paradise Encourages Unschooler Road Trips for Learning Outside of School
Unschooling Paradise is encouraging unschooler road trips as a way to learn outside of the traditional school environment. The unschooling philosophy is based around helping children become more independent and curious about the world that surrounds them by providing educational opportunities at all times. - February 07, 2014 - Unschooling Paradise
SANS Inc. Announces New Version of Language Lab Software Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1
SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, has just released Version 14.0 of the Sony Virtuoso™ and Sony Soloist® digital language lab software. A key element of this software update is compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Operating System (OS). - February 05, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
2014 NC K-12 Chess Championship to be Held March 1 & 2 in Raleigh, NC and Hosted by Chess Achieves
NC K-12 Chess Championship, Raleigh Convention Center, March 1-2, 2014, New Chess Players Welcome, Observers Free Entry, All Grade Levels and Skill Levels, 300+ Trophies and Awards, Start Organizing Your School Team, Visit ChessAchieves.com for more details. - February 05, 2014 - Chess Achieves
Educator Comes Out of Retirement and is Named Superintendent of the Year
Don Brann came out of retirement to accept the role of state administrator for the Inglewood Unified School District in July 2013. He was just named the 2014 Superintendent of the Year. - February 01, 2014 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon Training Program: Having Fun Going Thirteen Point One
Training for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon doesn’t have to be dull! Join NIFS’ Mini Marathon Training Program so that you can be one of the 35,000 participants who will cross the finish line on May 3, 2014. Training begins at two convenient locations: the National Institute... - January 30, 2014 - NIFS
Getting Through the Middle School Years: New Book Helps Parents Guide Their Students to Success
"Succeeding in Middle School" addresses the key issues that parents and guardians of middle school students and the students themselves face. The book provides parents and guardians with strategies and pointers to help them provide the support that their students need to be successful in middle school. - January 28, 2014 - America's Counselor
Girls Lacrosse Tournament Raises $10,000 for Girls Athletic League of Smithtown & The Maurer Foundation
The girls lacrosse tournament LAX for ME & the GALS, held October 27, 2013, raised a total of $10,000, benefiting both the breast cancer non-profit The Maurer Foundation and the girls lacrosse non-profit Girls Athletic League of Smithtown (G.A.L.S.). The two charities teamed up for the second... - January 24, 2014 - The Maurer Foundation
Hutto ISD Students to Choose2Matter
Hutto students and staff will work with the team at Choose2Matter to develop an action plan to solve a societal problem that breaks their hearts. The goal is to create an authentic, social entrepreneurship learning experience for students, in which they learn skills relevant to the modern world. - January 17, 2014 - Choose2Matter
The Grauer School Announces $4 Million Capital Campaign for Campus Completion
This campaign will fund the completion of the campus build-out and is the largest fundraising effort in the history of The Grauer School. The project is set to break ground in the summer of 2014. - January 15, 2014 - The Grauer School
Read 2 Me Toddlers Now Available on Windows Store
Cogitate Inc. today announced the release of the “Read 2 Me Toddlers” App, which is now available as a free download on the Windows Store. The “Read 2 Me” app will entertain and educate little readers with a library of awesome children’s stories about different aspects of the world in which they live. Each title offers entertainment and education with the “autoplay” and “read to me” modes. - January 14, 2014 - Cogitate Inc
Sharon Lee Radashaw Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Lee Radashaw of Newbury Park, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and entertainment. About Sharon Lee Radashaw Ms. Radashaw is retired, having spent 41 years... - January 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cool Science to Host Mini Fruitcake Toss at Manitou Art Center
The 2014 event uses tiny fruitcakes to inspire future Fruitcake Flinging Engineers. - January 11, 2014 - Cool Science
English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series
"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Math Superstars Big Book of Addition by Reagent Press Author Robert Stanek is an Innovate Book That Can Help Children Learn Essential Skills
Early learning skills are essential for success and Reagent Press author Robert Stanek has written an innovative book that can help children learn essential math skills that will prepare them for kindergarten and first grade. It’s called Math Superstars Big Book of Addition, available for the first time in a HD edition for iBooks and available in the Apple iTunes store. - January 09, 2014 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
ADA Sign Depot Announces Paddle STOP Signs for School Crossing Guards and Emergency Personnel Now Available
Rugged, Two-Sided Aluminum Hand-Held STOP Signs Now Sold Directly to School Crossing Guards, Police and Fire Departments, and Emergency Response Personnel - January 09, 2014 - ADA Sign Depot
Startup Reinvents How We do Math
Pencils, papers and calculators have been math classroom staples for 30 years, but FastFig aims to change that forever. The web-based software company calls itself “The Word Processor for Math” making it easy for students and teachers to type and solve math problems. Founder Brian... - January 08, 2014 - FastFig
Celestron(R) Reveals Revolutionary Technology and Optical Products for 2014
Consumers can discover terrestrial and microscopic wonders with an innovative 2014 lineup of telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. - January 08, 2014 - Celestron
Celestron(R) and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products Partner to Reveal Revolutionary Line of Telescopes and Optical Products
At CES 2014, Consumers Get First Look at Innovative Lineup of Telescopes, Microscopes and Sport Optics; Licensed Product Collection Timed to "COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY," a 13-Part Series Airing on FOX in March 2014. - January 07, 2014 - Celestron
Edclick Joins Pearson ISV Program
Edclick expands the discipline capabilities of PowerSchool by joining Pearson’s ISV Program. Discipline Manager, Edclick’s top selling software program, is a comprehensive, web-based discipline management system designed to streamline the discipline process. Discipline Manager enhances... - January 06, 2014 - Edclick
APlusPhysics Creates Series of Crossfit Videos Demonstrating Physics Concepts
APlusPhysics teamed with a local fitness gym, CrossFit Recourse in Webster, NY, to create a set of videos teaching students about work, energy, and power through the lens of exercise. - January 04, 2014 - Silly Beagle Productions
New T-Shirt Upstart with Compassionate Mosquito Mascot Helps in the Fight Against Children's Malaria
The Miscito brand is a quality apparel company made just for kids. It was created to honor the legend of its hero's bravery and courage and, in doing so, to address the problems of malaria. Miscito's goal is to join in the fight against malaria, and the devastating effects it has on children worldwide. - January 03, 2014 - Miscito
"So You Think You Babysit Monsters?" A New Middle Grade Fantasy Book, Releases for the New Year
"Help! The kid I'm babysitting just turned into a monster!" Mackenzie Abercrombie doesn't mean the little boy she's babysitting is acting like a monster - little Michael Roper has actually turned into one! A dragon to be exact. What's a babysitter to do when she's in charge and it's hours until his parents come home? - January 02, 2014 - Good Manners Kids Stuff Press
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
A Multi Award-Winning Chapter Book Filled with Adventure and Heart
Don Winn’s rollicking tale teaches children the power of brains over brawn in “The Knighting of Sir Kaye.” - December 17, 2013 - Don Winn
eMediaCampaigns, Justice and Peace Organization, Announce Collaborative Partnership
Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide media packages for mothers of slain youths and Chicago community leaders beginning in winter, 2013. - December 14, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
SPI Study Abroad Announces the 2014 Global Ambassador Program
Leading provider of high school language and cultural immersion programs introduces global leadership-based component. - December 14, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Discover Grauer Tours Scheduled at the Grauer School
The Grauer School is hosting semi-private Discover Grauer Tours on Thursday, January 9th, January 23rd and February 6th for prospective families who would like to get an inside look at the school. - December 13, 2013 - The Grauer School
Baltimore Students with Special Needs Visited by Toys for Tots Marines
Local Marines visit The Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson to spread holiday joy. - December 11, 2013 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Silicon Valley Parents Develop GigatonGifts Website to Fight Open-Fire Cooking and Deforestation - Smoke from Fires Kills Over 2 Million Annually
GigatonGifts was launched in December by a group of Silicon Valley parents concerned about deforestation and open-fire cooking in poor countries. Volunteer parents developed the GigatonGifts website (www.GigatonGifts.org), where people can purchase trees and solar stoves in Africa and Haiti as gifts. Worldwide, almost 3 billion people cook over wood fires. The soot from these fires causes respiratory ailments that kill 2 to 4 million people a year, most of them women and children. - December 09, 2013 - The Carbon Zero Institute
Student Guide to New AP Physics 1 Course Published
Silly Beagle Productions has released "AP Physics 1 Essentials," a guide to the new AP Physics course beginning next year. Teachers and students around the globe have been struggling with this transition, and AP Physics 1 Essentials is the first book of its kind designed to clarify and... - December 07, 2013 - Silly Beagle Productions
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Helps Bring Joy to Houston Children in Need for the Fifth Year, Partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site for the residents of the greater Houston communities. Its four Houston-area locations will collect toys to give to Houston children in need this holiday season. - December 06, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Infosnap and Smart Tuition Announce Exclusive Partnership to Deliver Improved Enrollment Solutions to Independent Schools
Infosnap, the leading provider of online enrollment and admissions solutions, has partnered with Smart Tuition to offer online enrollment services with integrated tuition management in one online location. - December 05, 2013 - infosnap, inc.
Grauer Students Return to Bahia de Los Angeles for Service Learning
Twice a year, students at The Grauer School embark on weeklong expeditions to international and national destinations. The fall round of expeditions took place during the last week of September with the featured international destination to Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California, Mexico. The... - December 05, 2013 - The Grauer School
Overcome Winter Break Brain Drain for Your Student with a Fun and Free BrainFreeze Workbook from ThinkStretch
Keep your students’ brain warm during winter break with a fun and free BrainFreeze packet designed for skill retention. - December 05, 2013 - Think Stretch
NeedThese Completes Authorized Samsung School Solution Provider Training
NeedThese today announced it has completed certification in becoming an authorized Samsung School Solution provider. Headquartered in Arizona, NeedThese has been providing technology solutions to enhance student learning in school districts for over 12 years. “Finding the right tools to... - December 04, 2013 - NeedThese
It's Opening Day - The Small Sports Are Here
The Small Sports™ are an exciting new team of characters created for young children to promote the positive values and lessons learned through sports. Each Small Sports character has a unique personality and as a team they encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork and keeping kids active. “Be a Good Sport with The Small Sports!” Learn more at www.thesmallsports.com, “like” The Small Sports on Facebook, or go to www.twitter.com/thesmallsports. - December 03, 2013 - The Small Sports
The School District of Philadelphia is Going All Out to Help Its High School Athletes
The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with athlete recruiting company inRecruit.com to help its student athletes get athletic scholarships to colleges and universities. - December 03, 2013 - inRecruit
ISTG Young Achievers Scholarship
ISTG is proud to announce the ISTG Young Achievers Scholarship. This award recognizes the outstanding all-around academic achievement and commitment to community service by an 8th or 9th-grade student attending a US school. The recipient of this award will receive a $250 check issued directly to them. In addition, recognition plaques will be given to both the award recipient and their school. For additional eligibility requirements and application instructions, please go to the ISTG website. - December 03, 2013 - ISTG