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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

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

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

$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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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 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

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

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

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