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Christian College Wins National Championship
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Patrick Henry College (PHC) won its 13th national championship at the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. PHC students won 1st place in the National Oral Advocacy Tournament. Three PHC teams placed among the top eight in the nation. PHC speakers also won 7 of the top 25 speaker awards. - January 24, 2023 - Patrick Henry College
Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected to Participate in National Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from the Microsoft Foundation. - January 23, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, California, Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Winston Verdult, a graduating senior at St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were nominated from thousands of participants in... - January 23, 2023 - Winston Verdult
Global Edtech Consulting Company Code Breaker Inc. Pivots Into Publishing with 40 New Books
Breaking code isn't just about programming, it is about disrupting the status quo. It is about challenging social norms. It is about having critical conversations. It is about challenging systematic beliefs. It is about educating the whole child – mind, body, and soul. Code Breaker is a beautifully dangerous invitation to reflect on education. - January 23, 2023 - Code Breaker Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected for National Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from... - January 20, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Principled Technologies Finds That Intel Core i3-1215U Processor-Powered Systems Can Offer Better System Responsiveness for Some Education Apps
Compared to Intel Celeron N5100 processor-based systems, Intel Core i3-1215U Chromebooks and Microsoft Windows devices completed many tasks in Intel Skills for Innovation applications faster. - January 20, 2023 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Canada's PM Award Winner Joins Fastest Growing Indie Publisher and Consulting Company - Code Breaker Inc.
Code Breaker Inc.'s mission is simple. Engaging students. Well, it is even more than that. They believe in investing in students’ well being. They believe in educating the entire child – mind body and soul. They are working to change parameters to meet the needs of all students. - January 16, 2023 - Code Breaker Inc.
Family of Deceased Minor Taylor Goodridge Files Suit Against Diamond Ranch Academy
On Friday, December 30, 2022, represented by Dewsnup, King & Olsen, Dean Goodridge of Arlington, Washington, the father of 17-year-old Taylor Goodridge, brought suit on behalf of all the heirs of Taylor, in Utah Federal District Court. The suit was brought against Diamond Ranch Academy, located... - January 03, 2023 - Dewsnup, King & Olsen
Denmark Wins NJ MED’s Inaugural World Education Championship (WEC)
Now education has its world competition to prove who the best is. - December 31, 2022 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers award and was ranked #6 in academic influence... - December 22, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Transfinder Wins "Best Software" Award
Transportation Leaders Pick Transfinder in Landslide Vote. - December 22, 2022 - Transfinder
Winter Meals 2022
Thru Guidance Ministries will be serving Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meals to children during Winter Break 2022-2023. The meal service dates, locations, and service times are below. Salesian Family Youth Center 2228 E 48th Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 12/19/2022 - 1/6/2023 Excluding 12/26... - December 15, 2022 - Thru Guidance Ministries Inc.
U.S. Classroom Donations Made by The Meyer Photo + Video Group
With a 20+% increase in sales for 2022, The Meyer Photo + Video Group has given a portion of sales back to classrooms in the United States. Teacher Ms. Frame requested school items such as Mini Magic Boards, classroom magnetic letters kits, fine tip markers, and Superhero Social Thinking... - December 15, 2022 - The Meyer Photo + Video Group
Richard Zahn Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in the United States Still Available
Florida Developer Richard Zahn Provides $25,000 in Scholarship Funds. - December 09, 2022 - Richard Zahn Scholarship
Education Advocate Combats "COVID Learning Loss," the Lingering Effects of the Lockdown on Children
Good Hope Tutoring Services is not your typical tutoring service. The company has embarked upon a mission to combat a problem that has the potential to affect the socio-economic well-being of an entire generation of young people. It's no secret that the country has experienced catastrophic losses... - December 07, 2022 - Good Hope Tutoring Services
Truly Valued, Inc’s I Am Academy
I Am Academy continues to make a difference by promoting positive self-esteem, education, and character. - December 03, 2022 - Truly Valued, Inc.
TAAC Produces Its Largest Fashion Show Ever Held In The Villages, FL
Each year, The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC), a non-profit organization, raises scholarship funds for students attending Wildwood High School, Leesburg High School, and Lake Wier High School. Along with partner organization, The Sophisticated Gents, TAAC has awarded scholarships... - December 02, 2022 - TAAC
New Kids Book for the Holidays Celebrates Creativity, Teamwork and Leadership
Denise Turney, author of the Rosetta Blay middle-school kids book series, announces the release of her new book for the holidays, "Rosetta’s New Action Adventure." The new book arrives in time for the holidays, celebrating friendship, teamwork, conflict resolution, creativity and giving back. - December 02, 2022 - Chistell Publishing
The New England Center for Children and Simmons University Celebrate 30 Years of Special Education Partnership
More Than 1,200 NECC Staff Earned Master’s Degree from Simmons University Applied Autism Research Graduate Program. - November 30, 2022 - The New England Center for Children
EDforTech Alliance Launches Inaugural Giving Tuesday Campaign Pledges to Help 500 Kids Improve Their Reading and Math Skills
ETA joined the GivingTuesday movement to help provide grants and scholarships for reading and math intervention learning experiences to traditionally underserved students in grades K-8. Supporting this mission will help to combat pandemic-related learning loss during the year, as noted by the 2022 NAEP scores. Donate at https://edfortech.org/donate/. - November 24, 2022 - EDforTech Alliance
Ink-a-Dink Bookstore, General Motors, Candlewick Press, and American Booksellers Association Partner to Benefit “STEM Reads” Book Giveaway and Hindi’s Libraries
Through this program, thousands of copies of Christina Soontornvat’s The Last Mapmaker have been given to readers in underserved communities. - November 22, 2022 - Childress Ink
iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11
iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11 and launches special offers on iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Presenter, iSpring Converter Pro, and other powerful eLearning tools. - November 21, 2022 - iSpring Solutions Inc.
New Report: Charter School Enrollment Patterns Are Holding Steady Through the Pandemic
Three-year data shows that since the start of the pandemic, student enrollment gains in charter schools held steady while enrollment losses in district-run public schools also remained constant. Florida saw the nation’s 2nd highest charter sector growth with 32,720 additional students since the beginning of the pandemic. - November 17, 2022 - Florida Charter School Alliance
Cummins Partners with STEM Fuse to Expand Early Workforce Development Initiatives
Cummins Inc. is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways" to Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Avondale students. The partnership will help students showcase their skills and explore opportunities with Cummins. - November 15, 2022 - STEM Fuse
Academy of Cleaning Selects Jose Alicea as a Finalist for National Rock Star Custodian
Jose Alicea is a Plant Manager at Poinciana High School, part of the School District of Osceola County in Kissimmee, FL, and is one of five finalists for the 2022 National Rock Star Custodian award. - November 13, 2022 - The Academy of Cleaning Excellence
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $500,000 McAuley Ministries Grant for New Building in the Hill District
The Citizen Science Lab, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides award-winning STEM programs to underrepresented youth, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from McAuley Ministries towards Project Dream--their new capital campaign to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in the Hill District. The... - November 08, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab
Annual MN HOSA Fall Leadership Conference to be Held in Brooklyn Center
MN HOSA-Future Health Professionals members from nearly 30 schools will gather at The Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, to participate in their annual Fall Leadership Conference. - November 01, 2022 - Minnesota HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Annual EPIC Event Inspires Central Minnesota Students
Students from over 25 schools gathered on the campus of St. Cloud Technical and Community College in St. Cloud, MN, to participate in EPIC (Exploring Potential Interests & Careers), a career exploration event for high schoolers in Central Minnesota. Minnesota HOSA – Future Health Professionals was proud to be a part of this event. - November 01, 2022 - Minnesota HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education
Growing Home Receives Renewal of Blue Ribbon Affiliation for Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers recognizes Growing Home’s program alignment with the evidence-based national model, inclusive of stellar data collection and impact documentation processes. - October 26, 2022 - Growing Home
Cyber Legend Teaches Cybersecurity to K-8 Students Across North America for Free
New gaming platform aligned to 50 US state and 2 Canadian provincial curriculum standards. - October 21, 2022 - Cyber Legends
Silver Lining Riding Announces Its 2023 Showcase and Special Olympics Celebration
Silver Lining Riding (SLR) invites the public to attend their Annual Rider Showcase and Special Olympics Regional Show on February 25 and 26 at the Little Kentucky Stables in Waddell, AZ. - October 17, 2022 - Silver Lining Riding
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership
Just Released: 31st and Final Book in Epic "Journey to the West" Series of Easy-to-Read Chinese Novels
After five years of intensive work, the writing team of Jeff Pepper and Dr. Xiao Hui Wang have finally published their entire 31-volume series of graded readers based on the classic Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." This is the largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken to create a series of graded readers for people learning the Chinese language. - October 13, 2022 - Imagin8 Press
Inaugural Family-Friendly Sweetwater 5K with Big Cash Prizes for First, Second and Third Place Overall Winners
Families from the tri-state area are encouraged to kick off Fall and race at Sweetwater Riverdeck and Marina, 2780 7th Ave., Sweetwater, NJ on Sunday, October 15 at 9:00AM. All proceeds of the Sweetwater 5K support Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) and The Hammonton Rotary. HKRS programs ensure... - October 13, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Paul W. Shaffer Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Paul W. Shaffer of Richmond, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education/theatre. About Paul W. Shaffer Paul W. Shaffer is a teacher with the Katy... - October 11, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Center for Adoption Support and Education Partners with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services to Host a Fund Day for Families
The Center of Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) ™ in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) hosted a Family Fun Day on September 24, 2022, at 2923 E. Biddle Street, in Baltimore. To celebrate the Grand Opening of the BCDSS KinCare Center for... - October 10, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Alfred Street Baptist Church and Google Cloud Partner to Host the Largest Hybrid HBCU College Festival on Friday, October 7 (Virtual) and Saturday, October 8
More than 35,000 expected to attend the largest hybrid festival of its kind in the country. Over 5,000 students expected to attend In-Person at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 8 (10am to 2pm ET). - October 07, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
Black Children’s Book Author Debuts New “Coco LaBon Kids” Online Store
Coco LaBon, children’s book author, is excited to announce the debut of her new online store and brand, Coco LaBon Kids. The store is scheduled to open on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Coco LaBon Kids is an extension of her children's books, and the online store will showcase many new custom... - October 07, 2022 - Coco LaBon Kids
Code Ninjas Guelph is Investing Over $75,000 Into Their Guelph-Based Center to Assist Children in Learning and Development
Code Ninjas Guelph provides coding programs for kids to make it easy on parents with convenient drop-in hours on weeknights and weekends. Since opening in 2020, owners Pamela Pandit and Jaymin Pandit have expanded their offerings to provide programming relating to coding, robotics, 3D printing and now, laser printing as part of their suite of learning programs. - October 04, 2022 - Code Ninjas Guelph
NACCE Announces 2022 Entrepreneurial College and President of the Year Awards
Vance-Granville Community College in North Carolina and President James Murdaugh of Tallahassee Community College in Florida Awarded Top Honors - October 04, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
St. John’s Lutheran School Named Apple Distinguished School
On Monday, October 3, St. John’s Lutheran School announced their official designation as an Apple Distinguished School, joining the small but prestigious ranks of like-minded technology focused schools who have partnered with Apple in their educational pursuits. - October 04, 2022 - St. John's Lutheran School
ChessKid Program Aims to Help Start Chess Clubs
ChessKid is excited to announce its new Chess Clubs in Libraries initiative. This program sends out free club starter kits in North America. Each starter kit includes: 5 chess boards & pieces (sets), A "How the Pieces Move" poster and Free ChessKid Gold Memberships. - October 01, 2022 - ChessKid
Kenda Press Announces Launch for "Blazes & Brimstone," Inspired by a Historic Michigan Fire
An uplifting middle-grade historical novel about children who show courage, humor and stamina in the face of a natural disaster. - September 28, 2022 - Linda Gruenberg
Three Northeast Schools win Explore.Act.Tell. Grant from ACME and Shaw’s/Star Markets’ Nourishing Neighbors
The Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning, in partnership with ACME Markets and Shaw’s/Star Markets’ Nourishing Neighbors Program, is excited to recognize the work toward ending hunger by local schools. This year’s winners demonstrated creativity and attention to the needs around them as they worked through the lessons and hunger projects. - September 27, 2022 - Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning
Patrick Henry College Earns "A" Rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA)
From a survey of the academic core curricula of more than 1,100 colleges and universities, Patrick Henry College was recognized as one of only 24 institutions to receive an “A” rating and one of only seven colleges to earn a grade of 100%, in the American Council of Trustees and Alumni... - September 27, 2022 - Patrick Henry College
3 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Shorecrest seniors Addison Sptaru, Kevin Tang, and Dylan Winer have been named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The three Shorecrest seniors earned their semifinalist status with their exceptional scores on the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit... - September 26, 2022 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Sitka Music Festival Presents Simply Three as Part of Alaska Airlines’ Autumn Classics
The Sitka Music Festival is pleased to present YouTube phenomenon, Simply Three as part of the second week of Alaska Airlines’ Autumn Classics in Sitka and Anchorage. Simply Three has a dedicated fan base of almost 1.5 million YouTube subscribers from their covers of music by artists such as Avicii, Adele, Bastille, Coldplay, One Republic, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Journey, Queen and more. - September 25, 2022 - Sitka Music Festival
The New England Center for Children Celebrates Successful Summer of Learning and Honors
Internship Program, Dunkin’ Golf Classic, Community Gifts, NASET Award Cap Successful Summer. - September 22, 2022 - The New England Center for Children
Rawson Saunders School Named 2022 Cognia School of Distinction
Rawson Saunders has been named a 2022 Cognia™ School of Distinction for excellence in education. Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized 96 schools in the United States and Puerto Rico and nine in other countries across the globe as Schools of... - September 16, 2022 - Rawson Saunders School