K-12 Education News
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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 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 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 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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