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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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, 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 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

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

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 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

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

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