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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
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
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
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
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
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
ZeGenie Launches Mobile K12 in China
ZeGenie today announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with leaders in the education ministry in China, to launch the entire K12 curriculum for mobile (Android and iOS) and PC. - July 31, 2013 - ZeGenie Inc.
Epicure Digital Vertical MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards
Introducing the Epicure Digital Vertical MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards and the Epicure Digital MyPlate Magnetic Dry Erase Boards - July 30, 2013 - Epicure Digital
A New Way to Introduce Children’s Sing Along Classics with Kids Song Planet
Kids Song Planet offers a fantastic interactive tour of children’s favorite Nursery Ryhmes, changing the way children will interact with the song. - July 29, 2013 - Mooblegum
Child1st Publications Launches New Refer-a-Friend Program
Child1st Publications launched a new refer-a-friend program where customers can earn unlimited store credit by referring friends to the educational materials. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Child1st Publications Launches a New, User-Friendly Website
Child1st Publications announced that it has launched a new user-friendly website where customers can track orders, upload purchase orders, and see multiple product pictures before purchasing. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Atlanta High School Students Gather for the Gifted Foundation’s New Student Orientation
The Gifted Education Foundation hosts an orientation at Emory University for new students joining its college prep program. - July 27, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
Tech4Learning Adds Project Evaluation Tools to Wixie
Tech4Learning has updated Wixie to include tools that help teachers combine assignments and assessments to evaluate student performances for Common Core Standards. Wixie is a cloud-based tool students can use to paint pictures, write stories, and record their voice to explore the curriculum and... - July 24, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
New Model Standardizes Teacher Training in Personal Finance
The Jump$tart Teacher Training Alliance (J$TTA) today announced the release of a new tool designed to strengthen and standardize training for classroom teachers in personal finance. The J$TTA Model will be available to qualified organizations at no cost and will be delivered as a tool-kit, which... - July 20, 2013 - Jump$tart
New StarShine Ecovillage Campus Set to Open in Phoenix
StarShine Academy, is a non-profit charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona. StarShine is located in a impoverished area of Phoenix, Arizona. StarShine is dedicated to showing and teaching the students that it does not matter where you come form and that each and every one of them has the ability to change the world. - July 19, 2013 - StarShine Academy
Awesome Kids Apps Shares Best Apps for Summer Learning
Application review site Awesome Kids Apps has made available it's list of top summer learning apps for children, that offer educational stimulation as well as being engaging. - July 19, 2013 - Awesome Kids Apps
Hearing Set for July 22-23 to Assess Common Core Implementation in Arkansas
The Arkansas House and Senate Education Committees are scheduled to meet to discuss the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Arkansas. The members of the committees will hear testimonies from both those who support Common Core and those who oppose it. Arkansas Against Common Core... - July 16, 2013 - Arkansas Against Common Core
Epicure Digital MyPlate Menu Boards; Go, Slow, Whoa Menu Boards; and MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards at the SNA 2013 Conference
Epicure Digital MyPlate Menu Boards; Epicure Digital Go, Slow, Whoa Menu Boards; and Epicure Digital MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards at the SNA K-12 School Nutrition Conference in Kansas City - July 16, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation
The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
Epicure Digital MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards at the SNA 2013 Conference
Epicure Digital MyPlate Dry Erase Menu Boards at the SNA K-12 School Nutrition Conference in Kansas City. - July 14, 2013 - Epicure Digital
Reading, Writing, and Algorithms: New Joint Venture Takes Reading Programs to Any Device
SNAP Learning, a leader in reading and literacy solutions for grades K-6, today announced a joint venture with Emantras, an award winning education technology company recognized for its innovative approach to delivering digital products to educators worldwide. The new company, SNAP Learning LLC,... - July 13, 2013 - Emantras
New Tool Improves, Standardizes Teacher Training in Personal Finance
A reception to celebrate the official launch of the Jump$tart Teacher Training Alliance Model, a tool designed to help local organizations provide K-12 teachers with standard, consistent and effective professional development that increases their own level of financial literacy, improving their confidence in, and enthusiasm for, teaching personal finance in the classroom. - July 12, 2013 - Jump$tart
A New Star is Born
July is a month historically linked to space discoveries such as the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the founding of NASA. Another discovery can now be added to the calendar, as astronomers observed the birth of a new massive star in the Milky Way Galaxy. Sylvan Dell has five titles and various activities that are great learning tools for kids about space. What a perfect pastime for the family over the remaining summer months. - July 12, 2013 - Arbordale Publishing
New Book Launch: "Winning in America: The High 5 Model of Education"
Exciting new book for teachers, Educators, School Administrators & Parents with innovative methods for helping students achieve success in school and in life. - July 11, 2013 - The Akil Marshall Organization