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Jackie Arendt to Run for 2013 North Royalton School Board Election
Local Resident Announces she will be running for position on the North Royalton School Board. - October 02, 2013 - Jackie Arendt
Growing Sound Releases 6 New Music Videos for Bullying Prevention
Growing Sound, a children’s record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of a new DVD titled "Before The Bullying: Music Videos for Social Skills." This DVD contains six (6) music videos promoting acceptance, friendship,... - October 01, 2013 - Growing Sound (a division of Children, Inc.)
SANS Congratulates Chester Technical Services on Friend of FLAVA Award
Chester Technical Services (CTS), a reseller of SANS and Sony language lab technology, has been chosen as the recipient of an annual award from the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA). The Friend of FLAVA award, presented during the group's annual conference, recognizes individuals and institutions that have made a significant contribution in building a strong foundation of support for foreign language education. - October 01, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Indiana STEM Professor Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Encourage Girls to Engage in STEM Careers Through a Children's Book
Girls are falling behind in STEM in the state of Indiana. Dr. Erin Albert, a STEM professor and native of Indiana is writing a children's book and starting a Kickstarter Campaign to produce books to get into the hands of girls in Indiana. - October 01, 2013 - Pharm, LLC
Cal Coast Academy Student Commended in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program
Cal Coast Academy senior Justin Greenhaus received honorable recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for his exemplary performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2012. - September 29, 2013 - Cal Coast Academy
New Business of Education Applications Saving Money, Time and Resources
RaaWee Inc. announces their unique suite of K12 education administrative solutions at the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards (TASA/TASB) joint conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas today in Booth # 314. - September 28, 2013 - RaaWee, Inc
Grauer Students Honored as National Merit Commended Students
Kalina Quinn and Alex Espinosa, seniors at The Grauer School, were recently recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars. Additionally, Espinosa received the National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar award. - September 28, 2013 - The Grauer School
Grant Helps Students Prepare for Jobs in Green Economy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Receives Grant to Fund Green Building and Energy Curriculum to Colorado Schools. - September 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Trunity Holdings Hosting Free Webinar to Demonstrate the Benefits of Integrating Digital Textbooks Into Curriculum
Trunity Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB:TNTY) (“Trunity”), the creator of the Trunity eLearning Platform that empowers higher education, K-12, corporate enterprises and government agencies worldwide to create, manage and share knowledge, today announced that the Company will host a free... - September 27, 2013 - Trunity Holdings, Inc.
Local School Children Go Through Intensive Anti Bullying Training
Community Outreach – Sandy, a group of community-minded businesses in Utah, came together to provide a free seminar for the community to empower children and stop bullying in schools. - September 26, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts
Science Celebrity Geoff Notkin Kicks Off Fall Season with New TV Show
It doesn’t feel like autumn in much of Arizona, but the unrelenting heat hasn’t deterred intrepid TV host and adventurer Geoff Notkin from filming his exciting new TV series, STEM Journals at locations throughout the state. Set to debut its second season on Sunday, October 20 on Cox 7... - September 25, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
The Grauer School to Host Open House on November 2nd
The Grauer School will host an Open House event for prospective families on Saturday, November 2, 2013, on their Encinitas campus from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tours will be conducted every 20 minutes and interested families are encourged to tour the facilities and meet with faculty, administration,... - September 22, 2013 - The Grauer School
Inaugural Green School Competition Launches in Montana; Register Your Montana School/Group for a Chance to Win a Trophy/Cash Prize
On Sept. 28, Saturday, 2013, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Montana Chapter Green School and Advocacy is showing its support of healthy and sustainable schools by launching the first ever Montana Green School Challenge. The competition invites Montana schools, classes or groups to... - September 20, 2013 - Montana USGBC
Jump$tart Coalition to Hold Its Fifth Annual Teacher Conference
Personal Finance Teachers will meet in Washington in November. - September 20, 2013 - Jump$tart
Beirut Evangelical School for Girls and Boys Decides to Implement White Mountain Technologies’ Skoolee 2013
The Beirut Evangelical School for Girls and Boys (BESGB) recently signed with White Mountain Technologies to put into operation Skoolee, the school management and student information system for K-12 academic institutions. The comprehensiveness of the software and multi-user feature of Skoolee were most appealing to the Beirut Evangelical School for Girls and Boys. - September 20, 2013 - White Mountain Technologies
Radnor High School (PA) Goes High-Tech with inRecruit
Radnor High School (PA) has adopted the new, innovative networking technology platform inRecruit.com to help support and promote its student athletes. "Radnor High School is one of the finest public high schools in all of Pennsylvania. We are thrilled that Radnor High School has elected to... - September 18, 2013 - inRecruit
Once Upon a Day: Snap Learning Celebrates World Literacy Day
SNAP Learning, a leader in reading and literacy solutions for grades K-6, today announced its month-long promotional activities in celebration of World Literacy Day on September 8th. SNAP Learning has donated multiple sets of its 130 leveled English readers, to several charitable organizations... - September 15, 2013 - Emantras
No Child Held Back Announces the Launch of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant
The No Child Held Back Consortium announces the launch of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant that will be available to 500 schools nationwide. - September 08, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Donation to Charleston Collegiate for Academic Scholarships
A group of anonymous donors have presented Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) with a matching gift of $63,000 to provide scholarships for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to receive a premier secondary education. The check was presented today at 10:00 a.m. "under the oaks" on the Charleston Collegiate’s campus through Kiawah Cares, by their ambassador, Mr. Jimmy Bailey. - September 07, 2013 - Charleston Collegiate School
With 4 Million Kids on iPads, Splash Math is Now Available on Web
Over 4 million elementary school kids and 25,000 teachers benefit from Splash Math on iPads, iPods and iPhones. To benefit a larger audience, Studypad is launching Splash Math for the web (www.splashmath.com), a first-of-its-kind math practice program. - September 07, 2013 - StudyPad Inc
Vetta Sports Announces the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble
America SCORES St. Louis invites soccer enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to participate in the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble. - September 05, 2013 - Vetta Sports
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Robert Renteria Donates Curricula to Schools Across the Globe
Latino leader tells teens, at-risk youth secrets for success include hard work, determination and education. - September 04, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Beyond Bullies’ Back to School Event for Students 8-14 Featuring Krav Maga Self-Defense Trainers Equips Youth with Tools and Confidence
Real help is available at this back to school event from bullying experts and self-defense trainers. Krav Maga Worldwide trainers will demonstrate verbal and physical anti-bullying skills to help empower youth as they go back to school. - September 04, 2013 - Beyond Bullies
New Children’s Book Helps Parents Manage Bedtime
Stories to Make You Dream, the new book by John Roozen, includes seven stories, each about 20 minutes long, each with a new cast of characters and setting, and each striving for a successful night’s end. - August 30, 2013 - Windoggle Publications
Geoff Notkin Named New Host of "STEM Journals" TV Series
Geoff Notkin, who starred for three seasons on the Science Channel television series Meteorite Men, has been selected to serve as the new host of the Cox 7 TV series STEM Journals. A production of the award-winning team at Cox Creative Studios, STEM Journals is a fast-paced educational program... - August 27, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Grayslake Teachers Can't Count? Community Consolidated School District 46 Common Core Math Presentation
The 43-second video clip that has recently gone viral of Community Consolidated School District 46’s Curriculum Coordinator Amanda August is only one, small, edited part of a 30-minute math presentation that was given to parents. The presentation in its entirety is posted on the D46 website... - August 27, 2013 - Community Consolidated School District 46
ACT Test PREP with Naperville Tutoring Prepares Students for ACT Test Oct 26 & Dec 14, 2013, & Feb 8, 2014
A few openings are now available in the Fall Small Group ACT PREP Test PREP Classes. Classes begin Sept 21, 2013 preparing for the October 26, 2013. ACT Test. Classes begin Nov 5, 2013 preparing for the Dec 14 2013 ACT Test. Classes begin Dec 21, 2013 preparing for the Feb 8, 2014 ACT Test. Classes meet for two hours, 9 sessions, over a five 1/2 week period. To ensure thorough & in-depth instruction, Naperville Tutoring provides two teachers. - August 25, 2013 - Naperville Tutoring
Checking for Head Lice Simplified by Hair Whisperers
Download the Proof of Lice card from Hair Whisperers to determine if your child has head lice. - August 22, 2013 - Hair Whisperers
Clemson University Funds New Charter School’s STEM Program
Pee Dee Math, Science and Technology Academy Wins Award for their L.E.E.P project. - August 22, 2013 - Pee Dee Math, Science and Technology Academy
From the Mind of a Nine-Year-Old to the Shelves of Harrods
BrickStix® reusable stickers and decals, the latest in LEGO® brick accessories from award-winning child inventor Greyson MacLean, hit the shelves in Harrods’ Toy Kingdom. - August 21, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Online Scoreboard System for High Schools
Iowa company offers live online football scoreboards for the high school and college markets. - August 21, 2013 - The Virtual Scoreboard Network
Friday Night Lights - Now with Live Online Scoreboard
The Virtual Scoreboard Network offers a free online scoreboard for any local game. - August 19, 2013 - The Virtual Scoreboard Network
The Grauer School Announces Results of Parent Survey
The Grauer School in Encinitas announced today the results of their annual Parent Survey. - August 18, 2013 - The Grauer School
The New Way to Promote MyPlate in Schools - MyPlate Magnetic Dry Erase Menu Boards
With the Epicure Digital MyPlate Magnetic Dry Erase menu boards schools can easily add magnet icons representing food groups, allergens, Go, Slow, Whoa icons, and nutritional data for each menu item. - August 17, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Jonathan and Andi Goldman, Sound Pioneers and Global Teachers, Present "Frequencies of Healing" Sound Workshop Nov. 2/3, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Jonathan and Andi Goldman, offer a "Frequencies of Healing" Sound Workshop in Tucson, AZ Nov. 2 & 3, 2013. Jonathan, a Grammy nominee, award-winning author/music producer was named one of the world's 100 most influential spiritual teachers in 2011 (Watkins 100 List, UK). Andi is a holistic psychotherapist, award-winning author and founder of Tele-Counsel for shut-in clients. Jonathan also speaks at IONS Tucson Nov. 1, 6:30 pm - August 14, 2013 - Joan Vann PR
Company Launches New Online Cure for After-School Activity Stress -- the “Try 5 Passport”
Do you remember your mom insisting you take after-school classes in piano, religion or ballroom dance? Most kids have "forced after-school activity" moments and it's stressing them out, according to recent studies. Plus, parents end up spending a small fortune on activities that their... - August 14, 2013 - Camperoo
Texas Trust Credit Union Partners with DeSoto ISD, Opens In-School Branch at DeSoto High School
DeSoto ISD joins Texas Trust Credit Union's Spirit in Action Campaign, offering Spirit Debit Reward card, financial education, student internships. - August 12, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Magnitude.IO Reaches Space, Expands K-12 EdTech Catalog
Magnitude.IO announced today that its first client, Nanosatisfi, has reached Low Earth Orbit with its cube satellites, Ardusat-1 and Ardusat-X. In addition, Magnitude.IO is pleased to announce LightUp, Roominate, and ManyLabs have been added to its project-based catalog of Science, Technology,... - August 09, 2013 - Magnitude.IO, Inc.
Back to School News: Early College Entrance Preparation is Advocated at Sagemont
Private School College Advisor, Mellesia Nelson, explains that early planning in Middle School lays a solid foundation for navigating the college entrance procedure. - August 09, 2013 - The Sagemont Schools
PledgeCents is Harnessing the Power of the Crowd to Fund Educational Needs
The education crowdfunding website, PledgeCents, continues to show the benefits of crowdsourcing as we begin a new school year. - August 08, 2013 - PledgeCents
Whilly Bermudez Publishes First in a Series of Positive & Inspirational Children’s Books
Critically acclaimed children’s book aims at instilling the value of good deeds in children. Book Signing Event planned for Miami Lakes, Florida. - August 05, 2013 - WB Media
Outside Magazine Names the Grauer School as One of America’s Best Places to Work in 2013
The Grauer School was named to Outside Magazine’s sixth annual “Best Places to Work” list. The Grauer School was ranked No. 10 out of 100 selected companies. The Grauer School was the only school in California to make the list. The full list of the top-ten-performing small,... - August 04, 2013 - The Grauer School
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Presents Information on TS, OCD and Anxiety at Annual NJ Education Inclusion Conference
Psychologist Dr. Robert Zambrano of East Brunswick disseminated the information to educators and administrators preparing to help special needs children as the 2013-2014 school year draws near. - August 03, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
National Nonprofit Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Rutgers Professor, Dr. Maurice J. Elias, to receive 2013 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. - August 03, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Spence Diamonds Gives Back: Supporting imagine1day in Ethiopia
Supporting imagine1day - August 02, 2013 - Spence Diamonds
EarthBend Announces Its Acquisition of Minnesota Based Sage Technology Group, LLC.
EarthBend, Your Edge In Technology, announced today that it has acquired the assets and intellectual property owned by Sage Technology Group, LLC. Sage Technology Group, LLC, a Bloomington, MN company, focused on virtualization, assessments, proof of concepts, and implementation of solutions mainly... - August 02, 2013 - EarthBend
Tori L. DeSilvia Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tori L. DeSilvia of Syracuse, 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 Tori L. DeSilvia Ms. DeSilvia has over 13 years experience in the education field. She is a... - August 02, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Visions In Education Student Graduates from West Point
Visions In Education high school graduate Kirkland Brandenburg has graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. - August 01, 2013 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
The Grauer School Announces National Merit Scholarship Candidates
The Grauer School in Encinitas announces that two of their high school students have qualified for eligibility as 2013 National Merit Scholarship recipients. - August 01, 2013 - The Grauer School