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JeTaun F. Jamerson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
JeTaun F. Jamerson of Chicago, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About JeTaun F. Jamerson Ms. Jamerson retired after 38 years in the field of education. She was a... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Roz Adler German Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Roz Adler German of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational consulting. About Roz Adler German Ms. Adler German has over 27 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tutors with Computers Fills Up a HeroBox
Tutors with Computers collaborates with HeroBox.org to support U.S. troops and spread cheer. - December 08, 2012 - Tutors with Computers
Art for Progress Presents “What’s Your Religion”
“What’s Your Religion” delves into the broad perspective of what motivate/inspires people to approach life in a certain way. The artist’s perspective can be personal or just a general perspective on the topic. Is it religion or faith that leads the way? Is it money, power, fame or being of service to others? What’s Your Religion? - December 06, 2012 - AFP
ISTG Establishes Fundraising Partnership with UAEF
Chicago [501(c)(3)] Innovative Science and Technology Group (ISTG) has just established a partnership with the Philadelphia-based nonprofit United African Educational Foundation (UAEF). The strategic alliance will allow ISTG to raise funds for its school programs, such as the highly popular Project... - December 05, 2012 - ISTG
New Research by Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds No Clear Path to Mathematics Learning in California
New research finds that students already doing well in mathematics in the 7th grade are more likely to take advanced math courses in high school and achieve proficiency on the California Standards Test (CST) in algebra. But for the many students who struggle, there is no clear path to learning and achievement in mathematics. - December 01, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Stop Winter Break Brain Drain for Your Student with a Fun and Free Brain Freeze! Workbook from ThinkStretch
Free educational supplement for Winter Break – download the Brain Freeze! packet for your class today. Help maintain your student’s math facts and reading habits and prevent holiday brain drain with Brain Freeze! http://www.thinkstretch.com/brainfreeze/ - December 01, 2012 - Think Stretch
McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships
The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
E.A. Young Academy’s Carol Raymond Named 2012 Area Teacher of the Gifted
Carol Raymond, M.Ed., has been named as the 2012 Area Teacher of the Gifted award recipient for the Piney Woods/Prairie Area by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT). The five Area Teacher of the Gifted award winners will be recognized during an Awards Ceremony at the TAGT Annual Conference in Dallas at 5:30 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2012. - November 30, 2012 - EA Young Academy
Gearing Up Students for STEM
To address the lagging performance of students in science and math, the Atlanta CARES STEMfest at Georgia Tech was held to empower students to lead in emerging STEM fields. As one of its lead sponsors, Aya Academy of Excellence steered the planning of this initiative to expose and engage metro Atlanta youth in an interactive STEM conference. - November 30, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Superior Grocers Joins Forces with Nestle USA to Donate $152,000 to Local Schools in Southern California
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, has partnered once again with Nestlé USA to continue its commitment to education in Southern California. In an effort to support local schools, Superior Grocers and Nestlé USA’s school donation partnership will award a total of $152,000 to 132 local schools and $20,000 to the National Guard Youth Foundation. - November 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
School assemblies and neighborhood programs given for free to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Children will learn how wilderness survival skills bring security and comfort during disasters and urban survival situations. - November 28, 2012 - Children of the Earth Foundation
Chase Wilson Education Highlights Young Leaders with “Change-Maker of the Year” Award
Four finalists who embody a spirit of empathetic excellence compete through open voting on Facebook for $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by Investors Bank. - November 28, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
Christian Leadership Academy Hosted Its Most Successful Dinner and Auction
On November 10, 2012, Christian Leadership Academy, located on Livernois just north of Big Beaver Road on the campus of Zion Christian Church, hosted its most successful dinner and live auction in the 17-year history of the school. Over 180 guests, consisting of families and local business... - November 27, 2012 - Christian Leadership Academy
EmpowHer Institute Hosting Foreign Delegation from 19 Countries
Delegates Examining Ways to Cultivate Leadership in Young Women, Emphasize the Importance of Female Leadership and Foster Potential Partnerships to Address Issues of Concern to Girls and Women Worldwide - November 27, 2012 - EmpowHer Institute
Dr. Stuart Grauer Selected for Ameson Foundation Principal Delegation to China
Dr. Stuart Grauer, Head of The Grauer School in Encinitas, CA, was selected as one of 12 educational leaders to participate in the Ameson American High School Principal Delegation (AHSP) to China on October 24 - 31, 2012. The delegation was comprised of heads of schools from with the National... - November 25, 2012 - The Grauer School
Awarding Ceremony of Vedic Math Competition on Nov 25, 2012
100 students complete for Vedic Math Competition 2012 and the Awarding Ceremony will be on the same day. Mr. Ricky Chan is invited as the guest speaker to share how to raise a child’s self-discipline of thinking and math ability. - November 25, 2012 - Math Monkey Education Center
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Sets Goal of Reaching 5 Million Children
The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant program has helped more than 15,000 classrooms, with many more classrooms yet to be impacted. - November 23, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Chase Wilson Education Partners with Sears to Promote Anti-Bullying Awareness
Sears’ Team Up to Stop Bullying Website Adds Chase Wilson Education as an Anti-Bullying Resource. - November 18, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
Epicure Digital Nutrischool™ to Help School Food Services Transform School Cafeterias Into Smarter Lunchrooms
Introducing the Epicure Digital K-12 Outdoor Digital Menu Board System on SunBriteTV All-Weather LCDs at CSNA, to help school food services to transform school cafeterias into smarter lunchrooms. - November 16, 2012 - Epicure Digital
QA Graphics Offers Entry Level Energy Dashboard Pricing
QA Graphics, provider of the award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, ® has introduced two new affordable packages allowing organizations of all sizes to take advantage of this educational solution to promote sustainability and inform occupants and the public about their sustainable... - November 16, 2012 - QA Graphics
Chase Wilson Education Announces Anti-Bullying Curriculum Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Presented to Four Morris County Schools
Parsippany High School, Madison High School, Roxbury High School, Morris Knolls High School will each receive complimentary anti-bullying curriculum – The Building Blocks of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying: Bullying Redefined. - November 16, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
Chase Wilson Education Hosted Bullying Prevention Workshop November 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bergen County Police and Fire Academy in Mahwah, NJ
The Bullying Prevention Workshop, sponsored by Plymouth Rock Assurance, Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ, highlighted The Building Blocks Approach from CWE’s anti-bullying curriculum – The Building Blocks of HIB: Bullying Redefined -- which was designed for all educators working within a school and includes anti-bullying strategies and lessons based on their specific area of focus. - November 15, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education
The Chef’s Academy Partners with Triangle-Area Schools for Wellness Initiative
Culinary Institute, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Elementary Students and Educators Team Up to Raise Awareness for Personal Health and Wellness - November 11, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
Eden Autism Services Invites Families to Learn About McKay Scholarships
Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Eden Florida accepts the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which has provided more than 24,000 Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school during the 2011-12 school year. - November 10, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Peter G. Shanazu Recognized By Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Peter G. Shanazu of Fairfield, Connecticut has been chosen as Male Educator of the Year for 2012 in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Peter G. Shanazu Mr. Shanazu has over 8 years experience... - November 09, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Harmony Hollow Software Unveils All New Version of The Hat
The Hat, freeware list randomization and random name selection program for Windows, has been rewritten and redesigned, with new features, graphics, animation, and sound effects. - November 09, 2012 - Harmony Hollow Software
Klang Valley School Wins the Alliance Bank Money & Math Challenge (MMC) 2012 Grand Finale
Students from SJK (C) Puay Chai (2), Petaling Jaya beat 19 other schools and walked away with RM 8,000.00. - November 09, 2012 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Introducing the Epicure Digital K-12 Outdoor Digital Menu Board System at the CSNA 2012 California School Nutrition Conference
Introducing the Epicure Digital K-12 Outdoor Digital Menu Board System on SunBriteTV All-Weather LCDs at the CSNA 2012 California School Nutrition Conference, Booth #305 - November 09, 2012 - Epicure Digital
Applicants Throughout Georgia Vying for Colored Rocks Honor
Colored Rocks Foundation still receiving applications to compete for the Colored Rocks Prize. Application Deadline December 5, 2012. - November 08, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Introducing the Epicure Digital NutriSchool™ Menu and Nutritional Information System at CSNA 2012 California School Nutrition Conference
Introducing Epicure Digital NutriSchool™ menu and nutritional information system centrally controlling menu and nutritional information on school websites, on classroom smart boards, and on digital menu boards, to help school food services to transform school cafeterias into smarter lunchrooms. - November 07, 2012 - Epicure Digital
Beyond Bullies Kicks Off Anti Bullying Week with Talks with University High School About Teen Leadership Program
Studies indicate middle school students are most vulnerable to attack, addiction, peer pressure and lower grades. The Beyond Bullies Teen Leadership program addresses these issues as well as subjects, such as sexting and cyber bullying that are taught and implemented to keep students safe and well equipped. Teen leaders will fill this tech void while integrating creative methods to reach children. Beyond Bullies discusses the program at University High during first day of anti-bullying week. - November 06, 2012 - Beyond Bullies
On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels
Being a Blue Angel takes children behind the scenes with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. “Being a Blue Angel” shows kids all the jobs the Blue Angels do, from the pilots to the maintenance crew, and more. And uses the real Blue Angels to inspire children towards science and math education, team sports, positive life choices and their dreams. This is the first book for children to ever take this approach. - November 05, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
Chris Hendricks to Present "Breaking Down Barriers" Program to Saint Mary’s School on Nov. 11
Local Artist Expands Anti-Bullying Program’s Reach in the Triangle with Presentation at Raleigh School - November 01, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School PTO Hosts Fall Festival
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School’s Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting a fall festival at Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is open to the public and will feature carnival-type games, face painting, a karate demonstration by Pooler Karate, live music by the Savannah Arts Academy jazz band, bounce houses, Zumba dancing, Animal Aide pet adoptions, concession stands and much more. - October 31, 2012 - Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School PTO
NewProductHelp.com Highlights Benefits of Color Globe Invention Through Detailed Online Presentation
Michaela K., Idaho resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for her Color Globe invention. An innovative and eye-catching new twist on a commonly used educational tool, the Color Globe features... - October 31, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Huntington Beach High School District Board Candidate Edward Pinchiff Announces Support of New Heroin and Drug Policies
Edward Pinchiff is supporting new anti-drug policies to address the heroin and other drug problems in the Huntington Beach High School District. - October 30, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Alliance Bank Money and Math Challenge (MMC) – Grand Finale and Closing Ceremony
Top 20 Primary School Teams from Penang, Johor and Klang Valley to battle it out against each other at the Alliance Bank Money and Math Challenge (MMC) Grand Finale. - October 30, 2012 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Wood County Schools in West Virginia to Implement Lions Quest Positive Youth-Development Program Across District
More than 12,000 Wood County, W.Va., students from 21 schools are set to benefit from Lions Quest, a kindergarten through 12th-grade life skills and positive youth development program. The district-wide implementation of Lions Quest is part of a three-year partnership between Wood County Schools... - October 28, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
College Notre Dame de Louaize and White Mountain Technologies Share Expertise to Develop Skoolee
White Mountain Technologies and College Notre Dame de Louaize teamed up to develop official Lebanese governmental reports which are able to be issued directly from Skoolee. - October 26, 2012 - White Mountain Technologies
School Bullying/Violence Conference Coming to Arizona
In reaction to the issue of school bullying/violence, Building Strong Families National Seminars is conducting a school bullying prevention symposium entitled the ‘Standing Up To Bullying’ Conference. - October 26, 2012 - Building Strong Families National Seminars
4-Day Quality Learning Seminar Lead by David P. Langford - Nov. 14-17, 2012
Tired of doing the same thing and expecting a different result? Join David P. Langford for an intensive, interactive learning experience. Learn to create a state-of-the-art common core learning system. Learn how 60 Quality Improvement tools and 23 Lean tools can combine to create a new dynamic learning environment. Learn to create intrinsic motivation environments that reduce or eliminate behavior problems. - October 24, 2012 - Langford International, Inc.
Smart Shorties Presents New smartPortal Digital Platform
smartPortal provides a digital interactive learning device for students, teachers, and administrators to access Smart Shorties content. - October 24, 2012 - Smart Shorties
Examville Expands Its Digital Content Offerings by Adding New eBooks from Creative Teaching Press
Examville.com expands its Premium Publishers channel by adding digital titles from for K-12 and college students, teachers, and professional/continuing education level. - October 24, 2012 - Examville.com, LLC
North Carolina Author Releases New Educational Workbook: Analogy for Middle Schools
Author, Okyere Bonna is pleased to announce his new educational workbook, Analogy For Middle Schools. - October 20, 2012 - Okyere Bonna
The Chef’s Academy Partners with Indianapolis Public Schools for “Chefs Move to Schools” Initiative
Local Culinary Institution’s Students Help Make Schools Even Healthier on Oct. 31 - October 20, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
Fun eReader is New to iTunes
Available today in the iTunes Store Fun eReader from Sylvan Dell Publishing now allows families to access 76 award-winning, wonderfully illustrated and educational eBooks on the go. A compliment to Sylvan Dell’s hardcover, paperback and online subscription based eBooks Fun eReader will draw... - October 20, 2012 - Arbordale Publishing
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Award $5,000 Green Thumb Challenge Grant to Green Chimneys School
National grant award recognizes successful youth garden projects that incorporate education. - October 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
A "Classroom in Every Garden" is Unveiled at the King School
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new outdoor garden classroom at the King School in Stamford, CT. The garden installation was part of the beautification and redesign project at the Lower School Playground Project handled by Wesley Stout Associates of New Canaan CT. The... - October 18, 2012 - Teich Garden Systems
Link-Systems International Unveils New Corporate Logo
New logo aims to strengthen corporate identity and commitment to innovation - October 17, 2012 - Link-Systems International, Inc.