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Awards Ceremony, Appearances, "Ancient Aliens" Highlight Eventful November for Science Celebrity Geoff Notkin
An awards banquet, a trio of appearances, and an episode of "Ancient Aliens" are all on the agenda for popular science personality Geoff Notkin this month. Notkin is an award-winning author, adventure seeker, meteorite expert, and host of two television series: Science Channel’s... - November 06, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Norfolk Academy Brings Youth Advocate Wes Moore to Hampton Roads
On Sunday, November 17th, youth advocate and New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore will address a sold-out crowd in Norfolk Academy’s S.C. Johnson Theater. Moore will speak about the transformative power of education. The event is open to the public, but tickets are required. Wes Moore... - November 06, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
Tech4Learning Releases Share 4.1 Update to Include ePub Export and Google Drive Integration
Tech4Learning announces the release of Share 4.1, an update that includes ePub export and Google Drive integration. - November 06, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Fun eReader Changes eBook Reading: Sylvan Dell Publishing Announces Enhanced Format to eBook Subscription
Whether on an eReader or a home computer the newly upgraded Fun eReader from Sylvan Dell Publishing allows children, families and teachers the opportunity to learn and grow with a diverse collection of science and math books. The revamped platform includes an iPad app update and account management that increases accessibility for easier and faster reading, learning and shopping. - November 05, 2013 - Arbordale Publishing
International School to Launch in Udon Thai
A new international school is being developed in the city of Udon Thani for kindergarten and primary students with classes to begin in August, 2014. Udon International Education Partnership Ltd is investing over 150 million baht in the construction of the Udon Thani International School (UDIS) over the next three years. UDIS will be the first international school in the Northeast region and teach a UK and inquiry based curriculum to students. - November 05, 2013 - Udon Thani International School
Director and Operations Manager of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to Present What You Need to Know! Strategies for School Success to the Timber Lane Elementary School
Director and Operations Manager of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to present Strategies for School Success to the Timber Lane Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. This presentation is part of an ongoing series conducted throughout Northern Virginia by Dr. and Ms. Perrino addressing issues such as how to identify differing learning styles, strategies that will help the learning process, time management techniques, and strategies for student self-advocacy. - November 03, 2013 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
No Child Held Back Selects Williston North Dakota School District as First Recipient of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant
The No Child Held Back Consortium announces the first, No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant has been awarded to the Williston School District in Williston, North Dakota. The grant will provide $10,000 to the Williston School District #1 to develop and implement an overall technology... - October 31, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Roy K. Alameida Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Roy K. Alameida of Keaau, Hawaii has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Roy K. Alameida Mr. Alameida has over 14 years experience in the education field. He is a Teacher at... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
QA Graphics Develops Educational App for Skewed News Tutor
QA Graphics, Iowa-based interactive design firm, has developed an educational mobile app for Skewed News Tutor. The app will be used in the classroom to help middle and high school students become more discerning news consumers. - October 30, 2013 - QA Graphics
"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame Announce Collaboration to Allow US Schools to Get a Cost Saving Computers for Any Teacher and Student
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame announce that they will be collaborating together to bring MiniFrame’s SoftXpand software to school districts nationwide. - October 27, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Professor William Stuart Honored for Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Excellence in Education
CEE Announces Honored Medalist - October 26, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Jane Zhang Honored for Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to Excellence in Education
CEE Celebrates 30th Anniversary - October 26, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Belkin Releases Stage App with New Features to Boost Student Success
Apple Rates Stage App a "Best New App," Highlighting Belkin's Commitment to Technology in Education - October 26, 2013 - Belkin
New Book Helps Readers Learn More About Multiplication and Division – "Fear No Numbers"
Author and technical director, Jose Paul Moretto is pleased to announce his educational mathematics book, "Fear No Numbers." - October 24, 2013 - José Paul Moretto
High Schoolers Donate Basketballs to West Valley Boys and Girls Club
Kids helping kids! Youth at the West Valley Boys and Girls Club were happy recipients of new basketballs donated by Hoops with Heart, a non-profit-pending organization founded by a teenager from Sierra Canyon High School. - October 24, 2013 - Hoops with Heart
Hurix Launches Breakthrough Technology for 100% Automated PDF to ePub3 Fixed Layout Conversion at FBF 2013
Hurix launched a major new feature to its market leading KITABOO® digital publishing platform that fully automates the conversion of PDFs books and documents to fixed layout ePub3 output. In July 2013, the Association of American Publishers announced the EPUB3 Implementation Project, with a... - October 22, 2013 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Epicure Digital Pick 3/Choose 3 MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards
The new series of Epicure Digital Pick 3/Choose 3 dry erase menu boards add the missing element of fun and fitness to MyPlate menu boards. - October 18, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Emerald Necklace Tot Park and Trail at Newly Renovated Pixley Park in City of Maywood
October 23rd from 10am-11am, Amigos de los Rios, the City of Maywood, and First5LA and Supervisor Gloria Molina–County First District invite the local community to attend a Ribbon Cutting “Re-Opening Ceremony” of Pixley “Bunny” Park, Maywood, CA. - October 17, 2013 - Amigos de los Rios
Staying Safe While Conducting Hands-on Science
Just in time for National Chemistry Week. Sophic Pursuits, Inc. has released a book to help parents and other adults prepare to perform hands-on science activities with children. "Staying Safe while Conducting Hands-On Science: Safety Guidelines for Parents or Other Adults Conducting Hands-On Science Activities with Children" was written by Frankie Wood-Black, Ph.D. - October 15, 2013 - Sophic Pursuits
Tech4Learning’s Share 4 Wins 2013 ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award
Tech4Learning’s Share 4 multimedia authoring tool wins ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award for Best Educational Software in the category of Middle School Project Authoring. The EDDIE Awards target "innovative and content-rich programs and websites that augment the classroom... - October 12, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Android App: Rhymes in Animated Video Songs Format
A new app is launched on the Android play store to help your child learn Rhymes with an Animated Video Songs format instead of just boring text. Most kids don’t cherish cramming text from a book. Now help them learn the same poems through an app. The app has been developed by... - October 12, 2013 - Classteacher Learning Systems
San Diego Down Syndrome Offers Free Signup for Christmas Event During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
San Diego Symphony's Cellist Karla Holland-Moritz and her student ensemble will be featured in a "Special Treasures Christmas Event" at Funbelievable in Lakeside. Featuring CHP, Fire, as well as local dignitaries. A free Hayride and gifts for all kids with Down Syndrome in attendance. - October 11, 2013 - San Diego Down Syndrome. Org
Elementary School Saves Thousands on Back to School Review: School Promotes Summer Learning to Conserve Fall Learning Time
ThinkStretch Summer Program is aiding in the prevention of summer learning loss by keeping students engaged throughout the summer. The program had a profound affect on Abbot Elementary School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping the school to reduce summer learning loss for their students while saving time typically spent reviewing material when students returned to school in the fall. - October 11, 2013 - Think Stretch
Texas Trust Names 16 Students to Youth Advisory Council to Equip Students with Financial Skills
High school students learn valuable financial skills and leadership training through the Texas Trust Youth Advisory Council. The Fall 2013 Council includes 16 students from 11 schools. - October 10, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Tech4Learning Wins 2013 EDDIE Award for Pixie App for iPad
Tech4Learning’s Pixie for iPad wins ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award for Best Educational Software in the category of Multimedia Creation for Early Elementary. - October 09, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Rock & Roll Legends Team Up for Las Vegas Charity Concert
Alice Cooper, KISS and dozens of others hold concert to benefit rock & roll academy. - October 08, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
MagicBlox Online Library Captivates the Love of Reading for Kids
Having a library in your own home is the new age. - October 05, 2013 - Whim Publishing
Vancouver Waldorf School is Accepting Applications for Their Schools in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver Waldorf School is accepting applications for their schools in Vancouver, British Columbia. This includes the main campus and high school. Their schools in Vancouver, British Columbia offer private education from early children until high school graduation. The school places an emphasis on... - October 05, 2013 - The Vancouver Waldorf School
Organizing Group Announces Ed Jam Twin Cities: 48 Hours to Bridge the Gap, October 18-20
Design Thinking Workshop Seeks to Turn Ideas into Action Employing Design Thinking to Prototype Meaningful Steps to Close the Achievement Gap. - October 04, 2013 - Ed Jam
EPub Export, Expanded Print Options, and Instructional Tools Anchor Pixie 4 Release by Tech4Learning
Pixie 4 for Windows and Macintosh includes ePub export, Avery printing options, expanded instructional tools, additional import and stickers options, and more. - October 03, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Seon to Donate Bus Camera System Proceeds to Anti-bullying Efforts
Seon is pleased to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month by announcing that they will donate a portion of the proceeds of every bus camera system sold between October 1st and December 31st to anti-bullying education and awareness campaigns like, “The Bully Project.” It is expected... - October 02, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
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