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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
New Early-Reader Series Reveals Secrets of Mysterious Nation in "Let’s Go to China!" by Tommy Tong
Tong’s historically accurate and wonderfully illustrated stories introduce young readers to Chinese history, culture, inventions, monuments, festivals, important people and more. The series is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the folks they are reading to. Worded with little ones in mind, his series provides enough educational nutrition to satisfy all ages. - November 28, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
Parent Report Card Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot with Free Quiz
ParentReportCard.com is the newest resource for parents concerned about their approach to parenting. The site offers a free quiz to parents as well as a “report card” to grade their interactions and technique. - November 22, 2013 - Parent Report Card
Raymond B. White, CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond B. White of Sewickley, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field special education administration. About Raymond B. White, CEO Mr. White has 13 years experience in the special... - November 21, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
School of Rock is Hosting an All-Day Music Festival for Charity on December 7th in Its Frisco School and Live Music Venue, The Vault
Every December, the School of Rock DFW locations gather together to put on an all-day, festival-style show, featuring every single student in all of their schools. The cover is a suggested donation of $10, and it goes toward their tax deductible scholarship fund, providing music lessons for kids... - November 21, 2013 - School of Rock
"CramBuddy" - Online Monthly League Contest
Today's smart student will no more sit in a class, listen to teachers, memorize & reproduce the content in exams. Today's student questions; He wants to discover & he wants to do it with his friends. - November 21, 2013 - MobiTatva
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 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams has over 40 years experience in the education field. He is a... - November 20, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Castle Ink Introduces Recycling Scholarship for College-Bound Students
Students who are pursuing a higher education can win a $1,000 scholarship for college. The “paperless” scholarship will help deserving high school students who support recycling and are committed to green causes. - November 19, 2013 - Castle Ink
Launch of UDIS with Udon Thani Education Department
Udon Thani International School (UDIS) took the formal step of submitting its school curriculum for approval to members of the Education Service of Udon Thani Zone 1. This begins the first stages of the formal process needed to secure a license from the Thailand Ministry of Education to run an... - November 17, 2013 - Udon Thani International School
Learn Number System with Awesome iOS App
After its grand release on Android, Classteacher Learning Systems is all set to rollout the marvel app- Counting Numbers, now on iOS platform. The app has received 3 lakh 47 thousand downloads till date and counting. One of the highest ranking app in Android market for kids, this app is a gift by... - November 17, 2013 - Classteacher Learning Systems
Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Free Service from IAM Cloud to Drive Academic Adoption of Microsoft’s Student Advantage Program
IAM Cloud launches free service to help academic institutions accelerate implementation of Microsoft’s Student Advantage Program. - November 13, 2013 - IAM Cloud
Big Shots High School Basketball Classic Saturday November 16th in Houston
The Robert Horry Center and Momentum BMW West are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Big Shots Classic. This year's line up will consist of eight outstanding high school basketball programs. Saturday November 16th at Fonde Recreational Center - 110 Sabine St. Houston, TX 77007 starting at 1pm - November 13, 2013 - Big Shots Classic
Epicure Digital "My Plate on Wheels" Dry Erase Boards Help Schools Meet K-12 USDA Breakfast and Lunch Rules
Introducing Epicure Digital "My Plate on Wheels" Dry Erase Boards for indoor and outdoor use to help schools meet the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs requirement to identify food items in front of School Food serving lines. - November 13, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Board Certified Behavioral Consulting Services Opening in Maine
New service begins operating in Bath, Maine provided behavioral services to families and schools. - November 10, 2013 - Little Blue Behavioral Consulting
Epicure Digital "My Breakfast Plate" Dry Erase Boards Help Schools Meet K-12 USDA Breakfast Rules
Introducing Epicure Digital "My Breakfast Plate" Dry Erase Boards help schools meet the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs' “New Meal Pattern Requirements and Nutrition Requirements and Nutrition Standards.” - November 09, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Masked Gamblers Raise $5K for Local Charities
Lodestone Real Estate’s casino-themed masquerade supports Charlotte non-profits. - November 08, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate
One World School Announces New Partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone)
The One World School LLC of East Moline, IL is thrilled to announce a new partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone), beginning October 10, 2013. INTEL has chosen the One World School to be one of its content providers of online courses for their new Education Portal, opening to... - November 08, 2013 - One World School