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LitWorld’s Stand Up for Girls Campaign
Advocating for Every Girl’s Right to a Quality Education in Honor of the Annual United Nations International Day of the Girl, October 11. - September 21, 2012 - LitWorld
Chrome InfoTech Gladly Announced Successful Launch of MathFriendzy Application
Chrome Infotech, the Indian IT company pioneering in technology, outsourcing and consulting services, announced the launch of MathFriendzy Application. - September 21, 2012 - Chrome InfoTech
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
California STEM Learning Network - California After School Network Awards Expand Out of School STEM Learning Opportunities
Power of Discovery: STEM2 awards fund three regional partnerships to expand learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for young people in California’s out-of-school time settings. - September 19, 2012 - California STEM Learning Network
Homeless to Harvard Student Speaks at Stanbridge College Commencement
Homeless to Harvard student Dawn Loggins inspired graduates and guests at the Stanbridge College 2012 Commencement Exercises with her story of overcoming homelessness with her acceptance into Harvard University. - September 18, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Appleton Now Open in Austin, Texas
Appleton Learning is Shaking Up the Education Industry Opening the First of Twenty-Three Branches from Multi-Unit Franchise Deal - September 17, 2012 - Appleton Learning
Children's Adventure Author Signs 6 Book Deal
Multi-published author, known for children's action-adventures and mysteries for readers 8 and up, teams with an educational publisher to produce books for young readers. - September 17, 2012 - Max Books
A "Green" Grauer School Installs High-Tech Teaching Kitchen
The Grauer School announces the installation of a $200,000 technologically advanced teaching kitchen. - September 17, 2012 - The Grauer School
Al-Bayan Bilingual School Signs with White Mountain to Implement Skoolee
Al-Bayan Bilingual School, a prestigious educational institution in Kuwait, recently signed with White Mountain Technologies to purchase Skoolee school information management software. The breadth and depth of the Skoolee system was what most appealed to the administrators at Al-Bayan. Al-Bayan... - September 14, 2012 - White Mountain Technologies
Triangle Teachers Making Science Make Sense with Bayer CropScience
Workshop Enhances the Hands-on Classroom Experience Through Experiments - September 14, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Reading Eggs Supports Elementary Childhood Literacy Education
Reading Eggs, a leading online reading program for children, announces a two-week trial of its elementary childhood literacy service. - September 13, 2012 - Reading Eggs
Toledo Public Schools, the Fourth Largest School District in Ohio, Partners with Thirtyseven4 Antivirus
Core Flood, Qakbot, Qbot and thousands more detected and removed by Thirtyseven4. - September 13, 2012 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Mathnasium Learning Center's National TriMathlon to Take Place During Weekend of September 29-30, 2012
Fun-Filled Math Competition for Kids in 3rd-6th Grade to be Held at Mathnasium Learning Centers Nationwide. National Winners will Split $10,000 in Cash and Receive Additional Prizes. - September 13, 2012 - Mathnasium Learning Centers
Communities in Schools of Wake County to Host Sold Out Gifted Hands Breakfast on Sept. 14
Local Dropout Prevention Agency and PNC to Bring Acclaimed Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson to Much-Anticipated Fundraising Event - September 09, 2012 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
TESOL Trainers Scaffolds Myanmar Teachers Into Success
TESOL Trainers just completed a professional development initiative with Total Learning Academy in Yangon, Myanmar training the faculty at Total Learning Academy in scaffolding students into success through iCOACH, a peer coaching program. - September 08, 2012 - TESOL Trainers
UK-Developed Solution for Dyslexia and Reading Problems Opens Office in Beautiful Ojai, California
The Olympics are not the only exciting thing that has come out of England recently. Easyread Support USA is a new company in Ojai offering support to parents of children struggling with dyslexia and reading problems who are using a Brit-developed solution called Easyread. The operation... - September 08, 2012 - Easyread Support USA
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Launches “Tell a Teacher” and “Sponsor a Teacher” Campaigns
Businesses and individuals now have the opportunity to sponsor specific teachers and schools to receive a classroom pet as well as easily pass on information about the educational grant program. - September 08, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
New iPad Sight Word Books for Early Readers and Children with Down Syndrome
Canister, a design studio near Atlanta, GA, has begun releasing a series of sight word books created specifically for early readers and children with disabilities using iPads. The books are authored by Stephanie Meredith, a professional writer and college English instructor, and illustrated by her... - September 08, 2012 - Canister
The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, Inc. (NCIA) Youth in Transition School Participates in the School Meals Program
The Youth in Transition School located in Woodlawn, Maryland is pleased to announce its participation in the School Meals Program. Anyone interested in participating in the program should contact the school. About The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, Inc. (NCIA): NCIA, founded... - September 06, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
Valley Companies Work Together to Support Schools
With school budgets being slashed, and parents left to pick up the slack, two Coachella Valley-based companies have joined forces to create and implement a free progressive fundraising program based on the daily deal business model to help schools. - September 04, 2012 - Save2Give Deals
Devon Prep Students Collect School Supplies for Needy Families
Students from the Main Line boys school donated the supplies to school age children in North Philadelphia. - September 01, 2012 - Devon Preparatory School
Superior Grocers to Participate in the Leimert Park Village Music Festival and to Donate $5,000 to Local Schools
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will participate in the upcoming 4th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival donate $5,000 to two local schools with the collaboration of Herb Wesson, Jr., Councilman for the City of Los Angeles’ 10th Council district. - August 31, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
Rock and Roll Academy Aspen, Offers a Music Program That Doesn’t Teach Notes?
The Rock and Roll Academy, now in its third year in Aspen, takes a different approach to music instruction. Students form bands, choose their own music, and work collaboratively, emphasizing the social emotional aspects of learning. - August 30, 2012 - Rock and Roll Academy Aspen
Leading Loan Provider 1-800LoanMart Gets Involved in Charity for Kids
1800-LoanMart Has Made Its Presence Felt in California, Supporting a Local Charity by Helping Fundraise to Provide Backpacks and Supplies for Kids Going Back to School - August 23, 2012 - 800 Loan Mart
$1.1 Million Awarded to Chavez Schools to Improve Student Achievement in D.C. Public Schools
Chavez Schools Takes Lead in Educational Innovation and Improvement with OSSE PLaCEs Grant - August 23, 2012 - Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
Pixie Home Edition Wins 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center
The Pixie Home Edition has been awarded a 2012 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. - August 23, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Kid Orange Tech Provides Interactive Classroom Technology at Kids R Kids Learning Academy on Johnson Ferry
Kid Orange Tech, premier provider of educational technology solutions for 21st century kids, announced today that it has installed interactive classroom technology, powered by ABCmouse.com, at Kids R Kids Learning Academy on Johnson Ferry Road. Frank Bennett owner of Kids R Kids Learning Academy... - August 22, 2012 - Kid Orange Tech
Adele Marie Crouch is on a Mission to Preserve Endangered Languages
Half of over 6,000 plus languages spoken today will disappear by the end of this century. Her mission is to translate her bilingual children's books into as many endangered languages as she can find translators for. - August 20, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Humboldt Lemonade Day Results Released -- Local Kids and Teens Earned More Than $6,000 Total
Using a classic business example -- the lemonade stand -- Humboldt County youth earned more than $6,000 and donated nearly half of the profits to good causes on North Coast Lemonade Day. - August 19, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
Sagemont, a Private School in Weston, FL, Prepares Students for the Future
The Sagemont School in Broward, Fl, takes pride in its alumni who in a competitive work environment are finding success in the fields of medicine, engineering, the arts, athletics and other fields. - August 19, 2012 - The Sagemont Schools
Positive Promotions Welcomes Back to School Teachers, Staff, and Students
Positive Promotions is excited to present a product line dedicated to welcoming teachers, staff, and students back to school with great enthusiasm. They are committed to helping your school foster a successful learning environment with a large variety of high impact gifts, tools, and incentives. With over 200 items under $5.00 from deluxe gifts sets, to USB drives, and school planners, with custom imprint available on most, Positive Promotions can meet any schools needs within budget. - August 17, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Launch Sustainable Water Challenge
Free Program Educates K-12 Students on Water Sustainability Issues and Conservation Strategies - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Crossroads Academy to Celebrate the Opening of New School Building
On August 18, Crossroads Academy of Kansas City will host a community celebration at its new location at 1015 Central. The Family Picnic and Ribbon Cutting will begin at 5:30 p.m. for students, families, staff and community supporters. The festivities will mark the transformation of a former... - August 16, 2012 - Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
Complete Curriculum Offers the Best Homeschooling Plans with Ultimate Digital Resources
Digital Resources Give Homeschooling Parents a Better Way to Make a Mathematics Lesson Plan. - August 16, 2012 - Complete Curriculum
Read Hear and Learn: Sylvan Dell Publishing is Now on Book Buddy Go Reader
Sylvan Dell Publishing has teamed up with Book Buddy to offer 70 nature themed titles on the Go Reader audio device. - August 15, 2012 - Arbordale Publishing
Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers Celebrates Victor Grand Opening August 15
Family fun will be featured at Doodle Bugs! on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, as part of the center’s Grand Opening Celebration. In addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony and center tours, children’s crafts, face painting, pony rides, bounce house, a clown, refreshments, and CL!X... - August 15, 2012 - Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers
A + Tutoring's GRE "MD" Becomes Available for Dayton, OH, Area: Mr. Brent Puthoff Now in Centerville and Beavercreek Areas for SAT & ACT Prep
A+ Tutoring/Test Preparation's Brent Puthoff, with his 99th percentile score on the ACT and his perfect Math GRE score, is now available in the Greater Dayton, OH, area for one-on-one tutoring on several subjects, including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and math and science subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics and calculus. A colleague of Michael DiSalvo, the "SAT MD," Brent teaches Mr DiSalvo's system that has helped students to perfect scores. on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. - August 14, 2012 - A+ Tutoring Test Preparation
Pilgrim Lutheran School Announces New Principal
Pilgrim Lutheran School has announced the appointment of their new principal, Mr. Chris Herold. This comes days after the Beaverton School District announced a district wide cut in public school staffing. - August 10, 2012 - Pilgrim Lutheran School
Youngsters Set Sail with the Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
From the 30th July to 2nd August, fifty students from the UK and Saudi Arabia gained a unique insight into nuclear marine engineering. Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer the... - August 05, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Devon Prep Students Place Second in the National 2012 Solar Car Challenge
While we all endured the extreme heat in the Philadelphia area this summer, a group of Devon Prep students were hoping for as much sunshine as possible in Dallas, Texas. Devon Prep’s Solar Car Team recently took Second Place in the national 2012 Solar Car Challenge at the Texas Motor... - August 05, 2012 - Devon Preparatory School
Average2Excellent Launches a New CD Application to Improve Access to Education Among All Sections of the Society
Average2Excellent e-learning venture announces the launch of its comprehensive offline learning tool to meet the growing demand for quality education in the Indian academic arena. Average2Excellent e- learning company based in Navi Mumbai is pleased to announce the launch of a user-friendly CD... - August 02, 2012 - Adarsh E Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Pets in the Classroom Program Launches New Grant Options
The Pet Care Trust’s educational grant program expands to include additional opportunities for elementary school teachers to obtain classroom pets. - August 01, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Tech4Learning Releases Wixie iPad App
Tech4Learning’s Wixie is now available in the Apple App store for the iPad. - August 01, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Kids ABC Letters - Pre-Reading Becomes a Hit on US Google Play
Kids ABC Letters - Pre-Reading, an interactive alphabet for kids, reached #1 in top New Paid on US Google Play Market within a week after its initial release. - August 01, 2012 - Kid's Academy
Tech4Learning and Tek Data Bring Pics4Learning Images to SNAP Media Searches
The Pics4Learning image library is now integrated into the SNAP search product for education from Tek Data. Pics4Learning is an education-friendly source for over 30,000 copyright-friendly photos teachers and students can use in classroom projects. Students and teachers view over a million images... - July 28, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
New Documentary Highlights the Importance of Perseverance in Scientific Discovery and Innovation
New science and history film chronicles the birth of astrophysics and the invention of flight, narrated by actor David Conrad, and featuring interviews with astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and historian Dr. Tom Crouch. - July 27, 2012 - Dan Handley Science Media, LLC
Mody School, Lakshmangarh Conducts Career Assessment and Career Workshop for their Students via MeraCareerGuide.Com
To assess students to understand their aptitude and choose the right career, Mody School, LakshmanGarh, Rajasthan conducted a Psychometric Career Testing and Career Guidance Workshop. The test was facilitated by career guidance portal MeraCareerGuide.Com - July 27, 2012 - MeraCareerGuide.Com
Private Christian School Reverts to 19th Century Red Brick Schoolhouse: Education by Creator’s Design; Using Gifts, Talents, Abilities to Teach Kids - the Way They Learn
Religious Education Doctoral Candidate and graduate of Columbia University’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Executive Management, Bridgette Chapman continues to keep first things first, with the September 2012 opening of Christian Conservatory Prep, a Nondenominational Ungraded Multiage Nationally Accredited Private Elementary School in Queens, N.Y. Christian Conservatory Prep is NYC’s first 100% Individually Guided Education Program (IGE) purposed to educate children in “the way the learn!” - July 27, 2012 - Christian Conservatory Prep
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers