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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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