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Boston Public School Students Participate in National Green Week 2013
Students empowered to become champions for waste reduction and single stream recycling. - February 07, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Female Student Wins MATHCOUNTS® Manhattan 2013
Serina Hu named individual winner at MATHCOUNTS Manhattan 2013, Hunter College High School named best team. - February 06, 2013 - MATHCOUNTS Manhattan
High Focus Centers Donates Chase Wilson Education’s Anti-Bullying Curriculum to Northern New Jersey School District
Bogota School District will receive a copy of Chase Wilson Education’s ground-breaking bullying prevention program – “The Building Blocks of HIB: Bullying Redefined,” donated by High Focus Centers - February 06, 2013 - Chase Wilson Education
Toad Teaches Youth with Autism and ADD to Learn; Children and Teens Smile as They Learn and Frustrated Parents Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Children with ADD, ADHD, Gifted Students, and Autistic children now have a place to go for Academic Tutoring and Social Skills services. - February 05, 2013 - Academia Center 4 Tutoring
Marina del Rey Toyota Gives Back to the Venice High School Girls Basketball Team
General Manager Kevin Ray and Vice President Jamie Biston present $5,000 check to Coach Flores on January 25, 2013. - February 05, 2013 - Marina del Rey Toyota
University-Model Private School Bringing Jobs to Austin, Texas
While Texas public schools were recently forced to cut teaching positions and stall new hiring, a unique private school coming to Austin, Texas will hire new teachers and staff to deliver a style of schooling that has produced outstanding results across the nation. - February 04, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
St. Catherine’s Shows Off Music Programs During Catholic Schools Week
Catherine’s Academy joins Catholic schools in Orange County to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Student musicians will participate in several concerts throughout the special week, including a guitar and band concert. - February 03, 2013 - St. Catherine’s Academy
Celebrate Today’s Educators During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2013, is the perfect time to say thanks to your special school team. Positive Promotions offers hundreds of budget-friendly, top-quality recognition gifts that will elevate your celebration to a more notable level while leaving your teachers and staff feeling well appreciated for their dedication to educating others. - February 02, 2013 - Positive Promotions
KIT Provides Tips to Include Athletes with Disabilities
In response to a Department of Education mandate, Kids Included Together has created a list of 5 tips to help K12 athletic directors include youth with disabilities in sports programs: 1. Modify uniforms and equipment (for instance, a child/youth with sensory differences may need to wear a rash... - February 02, 2013 - Kids Included Together
Orange County Private School to Hold Kid-Friendly Civil War Re-Enactment
St. Catherine’s civil war re-enactment is unique due to its emphasis on children and education through living history. First, St. Catherine’s re-enacts a battle that involved children. The New Market Skirmish is about cadets from the Virginia Military Institute who fought alongside actual Civil War units. - February 02, 2013 - St. Catherine’s Academy
Texas School Integrates Green Education Foundation’s (GEF) Green Building Unit in Core Science Curriculum
Xcel Energy Foundation Supports Sustainability Education in Texas with Grant to GEF - February 02, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The National Atheist Party Calls Proposed Arizona Graduation Oath an Attack on Constitutional Rights
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are proposing a bill that would require seniors to pledge an oath to God before being allowed to graduate high school. The National Atheist Party objects to this interpretation of the Constitution. - February 02, 2013 - Secular Party of America
Money Raised at Pet Expo to Impact 2,500 Students
With the help of the World Pet Association and other pet-related businesses, the Pet Care Trust raised over $8000 for its Pets in the Classroom grant program. - February 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
College Offers Teachers Free Certification Vouchers for Microsoft Program
Community Business College is offering for the Microsoft Technology Associate exam vouchers and proctored exams free to teachers. - January 31, 2013 - Community Business College
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
The New 2013 Learning Environments Opens Today in Orlando
Administrators, educators, architects, designers and engineers in both K-12 and higher education will meet face-to-face today when the all-new 2013 Learning Environments conference and expo event kicks off at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Learning Environments runs through... - January 29, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
The National Ed-Tech Conference Kicks Off Today in Orlando
PK-12 Educators and administrators from across the country will have an opportunity to explore emergent technologies, cutting-edge programs and a highly innovative ed-tech marketplace when they convene today for FETC 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. - January 28, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Kicks Off National Green Week 2013
K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint. - January 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
School Bullying/Violence Prevention Conference Coming to CO
In response to the rise in school bullying and violence, Building Strong Families National Seminars is presenting in your area a powerful 3-hour research-based school bullying and violence prevention conference entitled the 'Standing Up To Bullying' Conference. - January 25, 2013 - Building Strong Families National Seminars
Hold the Universe in Your Hands with Hubble Star Cards
Hubble Star Cards, a new space game includes 60 cards showing planets, planetary nebulae, supernovae remnants, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. The award-winning game features the awesome imagery from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and allows kids of all ages to hold the universe in their hands. - January 24, 2013 - TerraZoom
T.H.E. Journal Introduces New Magazine App
1105 Media Education Group previews its new T.H.E. Journal magazine app at their flagship K-12 event, FETC 2013, January 28-31 in Orlando, FL, allowing all conferences attendees to test drive a new interactive magazine-reading experience. The app delivers all the latest K-12 technology news, multimedia features, and interactive content of the digital magazine and is designed and formatted specifically for the Apple iPad®. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Math Focused Learning Center Arrives in Stamford, CT
Mathnasium’s program is for students in Pre K through Twelfth Grade who may need to boost their math skills or need an extra challenge. In addition to math tutoring, homework help and test prep are available. Mathnasium’s approach is to determine what a student knows and does not know, then tailor a personalized and prescriptive learning program. - January 21, 2013 - Mathnasium of Stamford
Chaney Monge School Students to Present Ethnic Dance Program at School's Ethnic Dance Assembly and Multi-Cultural Fair
6th, 7th and 8th grade students of Chaney Monge School (Crest Hill, IL, near Joliet) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance Assembly (Fri, Feb 22, 2013, 9:00am-10:30am) and for the school’s Multi-Cultural Fair (Sat, Feb 23, 2013, 10:00am-1:00pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Tutor Doctor Minneapolis with Tips to Improve Your Child's Reading
There are many techniques that students can use to improve reading and ease their nerves when reading in front of fellow students. Every student is different, which is why Tutor Doctor Minneapolis use a one-on-one, in-home method in our tutoring model, but these are a few tips and tricks to get students started on boosting their confidence in reading. - January 20, 2013 - Tutor Doctor Minneapolis SW
Spring Hill Middle School Students to Explore America’s Cultural Heritage Through Ethnic Dance Performances
8th grade students of Spring Hill Middle School (Wisconsin, Dells, WI) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance and Achievement Awards Assembly (Fri, Feb 15, 2013, 1:15pm-3:15pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Center for Excellence in Education Presents “Innovate and Inspire: Professional Development with Einstein Fellows” Through CEE’s TEP Teacher Roundtable
Teacher Roundtables will be hosted by CEE for teachers in the Northern VA area to discuss critical science and laboratory education. These meetings will serve to share ideas among teachers, including resources and classroom pedagogy. Class size will be limited to 30 teachers. - January 19, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Yuri's Night Partners with We Want Our Future for Postcard Contest
In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of human spaceflight and Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, Yuri’s Night and the We Want Our Future Initiative are pleased to announce their collaboration on a postcard contest for Yuri's Night 2013! We Want Our Future, a Yuri's Night partner, is a... - January 19, 2013 - Yuri's Night
$5,000 Scholarship Available to High School Juniors
Applications are now being taken for the 16th Annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The postmark deadline is March 31, 2013. The 15 students chosen for the program receive a $1,000 stipend. In addition, three $5,000 scholarships are... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
Quinn Heiser Wins Huron Valley Catholic School Geographic Bee
Student moves one step closer to $25,000 College Scholarship - January 19, 2013 - Huron Valley Catholic School
February Open House at Christian Leadership Academy
Christian Leadership Academy (CLA) in Troy, MI will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, February 7 2013 at 7 pm. - January 18, 2013 - Christian Leadership Academy
Jason Sugarman and Sugarman Family Trust Raise $2 Million for Fullerton Technology Foundation
The wine auction fundraising event will be held at the Fullerton Arboretum on June 1st, 2013. - January 17, 2013 - MKA Capital Group Advisors
University of Texas Professor to Start New University-Model School® in North Austin
Dr. Elizabeth Swanson, research assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin is leading an effort to bring a University-Model School (www.trinityprepacademy.com) to North Austin. - January 17, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
Fall in Love with Willamena the Rescue Mouse This Valentine’s Day. New Children's Book Release by Max P. Productions
Willamena the Rescue Mouse is a new children's book released by Max P. Productions. It is a delightful story about an adorable feeder mouse who's only hope of survival is to win the heart of the person who is about to feed her to a snake. - January 17, 2013 - Max P. Productions
Planet Technologies Awarded State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract for Microsoft Services
Company Able to Provide Full Range of Microsoft Services to Texas Agencies - January 15, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Tutors with Computers Enters the Comic Book World
Tutors with Computers, LLC supplements its online reading program experience with an epic graphic novel. - January 08, 2013 - Tutors with Computers
Tutor Doctor Albuquerque with Tips for Parents Helping Their Students Achieve Better Grades
As a tutoring company located in Albuquerque and serving the Central New Mexico area, Matt Woodcock, the owner of Tutor Doctor not only works with students of all ages but also works with the students’ parents to teach them to help their students succeed. It was only a few short years ago... - January 08, 2013 - Tutor Doctor Albuquerque
How to Prepare for the SAT and ACT Tests
Tutor Doctor Minneapolis, a tutoring Minneapolis company is destined to help students get ready for that Big Test. With standardized testing running rampant, this is probably the most important! With scholarship money at a premium and college admission getting increasingly tougher, the ACT has... - January 08, 2013 - Tutor Doctor Minneapolis
Wilsonville Entrepreneur to Compete for $10k Package in Online Reality Show, "Prosperity’s Kitchen"
For Wilsonville entrepreneur Tiffany Manley, her creativity and drive to succeed were two of several ingredients that helped her earn a spot on the premiere season of the groundbreaking online competition reality show “Prosperity’s Kitchen.” Tiffany is the proprietor of Sweet... - January 07, 2013 - Sweet Phenomena
Plainsboro Fourth-Graders Get Lesson About Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Peer Youth Advocate
13-year-old Tess Kowalski educates the students and teachers at Millstone River School about the neurological disorder on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders and her 9-year-old sister Paige. - January 05, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Stephanie Pearson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Stephanie Pearson of Saint Louis, Missouri has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Stephanie Pearson Ms. Pearson has over 15 years experience in the field of education and has... - January 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
New University-Model School Serving Grades K-4 Opening in Fall 2013
The university model of schooling is being implemented at Trinity Preparatory Academy, opening in fall 2013 in North Austin/Round Rock, Texas. - January 03, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
The Yuckies Activity Kit
To celebrate the release of The Yuckies digital children's stories, the creators have put together a free activity kit for parents and program facilitators to download these holidays. Follow the simple steps to download the kit in minutes. - January 02, 2013 - The Yuckies
Parents Helping Kids in the Tech Industry
As a Santa Clara Tutor Company, here is a list that will help your student learn. As the tech industry grows here in Santa Clara / San Jose the need for an educated work force grows twice as much. If you want your kids to do better at school, but aren’t sure how to help, then these six easy steps are for you. - December 24, 2012 - Tutor Doctor of Santa Clara County
Newtown Schools Sets Up Donation Website for Families of Shooting Victims
To assist the families of the shooting victims in Newtown, CT, a new website has been set up for collecting donations at www.relieffornewtown.com. - December 19, 2012 - SchoolDesk
Chase Wilson Education Announces Winner of “Change-Maker of the Year” Award
Ashley Craig will receive a $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Investors Bank. - December 19, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
Pet Care Trust Names New Board Members
The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, announces the appointment of three new board members and the retirement of board member Steve Segner. - December 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
The Boulevard School Launches Preschool Curriculum for Enriched Learning Environment
The write up is based on the offerings made by the school for the children. It talks about the offerings made by the school for its students. - December 16, 2012 - The Boulevard School
South Plainfield Sixth-Grader Overcomes Fear of Tourette Syndrome During School In-Service Presentation
Brandon O’Leary becomes comfortable talking about his neurological disorder with the help of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato. - December 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Creations by Crouch Contributes Radically to Multilingual Education
The world is already changing both culturally and technologically in ways we never imagined. Adele's books are designed to contribute positively to those changes by enriching the lives of children. Available in both printed and eBook formats, her books are colorful, playful and they make learning fun. - December 15, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Connecticut Author, Sandra Champlain, Gives Free Help on "Grief" to Those Impacted by Elementary School Shooting December 14, 2012
At least 27 shot and killed, including children, at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school. Sandra Champlain, author of "How to Survive Grief" and "We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death" gives families important tools to deal with their pain at this emotional time. - December 14, 2012 - Sandra Champlain