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NTHEN Homeschool Conference Brings Families Together to Learn, Grow, and Network
Homeschoolers in TX, OK, LA, AR, MS and NM will convene in Waxahachie, TX in July for the 17th annual Homeschool Conference. Several thousand students and parents will attend the annual event, hosted by the North Texas Home Educators’ Network (NTHEN). - May 04, 2012 - North Texas Home Educators' Network
5 Things Everyone in Maryland Should Know About Public Charter Schools as Maryland Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
Parents, students, and teachers across Maryland will celebrate National Charter Schools Week May 6-12. It's a Fact: All Charter Schools are public schools - open to all students, Charter schools build partnerships between parents, teachers and students to boost academic achievement, and, as public schools, charters never charge tuition. Maryland offers 46 public charter schools, educating nearly 15,000 children. - May 04, 2012 - Maryland Charter School Network
Read a Free Children’s eBook During Children’s Book Week 2012
Sylvan Dell Publishing will be offering free eBooks available from their website during Children's Book Week. - May 03, 2012 - Arbordale Publishing
The Institute of Notre Dame Selects Distinguished Educator Gail Donahue as New Principal
The Institute of Notre Dame, the oldest Catholic girls high school in Baltimore, has selected Ms. Gail Donahue as principal beginning next year. Ms. Donahue will assume the leadership role from Ms. Ann Seeley, who retires June 30, 2012. - May 03, 2012 - Institute of Notre Dame
Center for Exceptionally Diverse and Gifted Education Ribbon Cutting
The Ribbon Cutting for The Curious EDGE Foundation, Inc. took place on Friday, April 13 at 10:00 at 3323 Partner Place, #9, Lexington, KY. The Ribbon Cutting included a tour of the classroom and training facility. A reception followed. The celebration was successful and several attendees enrolled... - May 03, 2012 - Curious EDGE Foundation, Inc.
80 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 4th April, eighty 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Nottingham. This three-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by GP Strategies to engage students and provide them... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Explore Artificial Intelligence with the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, forty-five promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Exeter. Sponsored by the University of Exeter and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, this 4-day residential course gave the... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
iRYZE to Sponsor The Help Group’s 3rd Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
On Sunday May 6 from 11am-3pm, iRYZE (i-rise) – a series of workbooks providing executive functioning skills for teens with special needs will be a sponsor at The Help Group’s 3rd Annual Special Needs Resource Fair Sherman Oaks Campus located at: The Help Group Autism Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, Admission is Free, www.iryze.com - May 02, 2012 - iRYZE LLC
Grauer School Faculty Member Receives Distinguished YMCA "Service to Youth" Award
Grauer School Teacher, Jessi Young, received the “Irvin C. Chapman Outstanding Service to Youth Award” by the YMCA at the Youth and Government’s 64th annual Model Legislature and Court Conference - May 02, 2012 - The Grauer School
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Visit Rupley Elementary School in Elk Grove Village on May 7 for Educational Program
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Rupley Elementary School, 305 Oakton St., Elk Grove Village, Ill., on May 7 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. - April 28, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
San Diego Family Donates $5 Million to Monarch School to Help Build New Campus
The Monarch School Nat & Flora Bosa Campus in Downtown San Diego Will Allow Monarch School to Serve More Than Double its Current Student Population. - April 27, 2012 - Monarch School
Playground Makeover for Texas Schools
Creative Playground Painting gets kids Outside, Active and Excited. - April 27, 2012 - Stencilease.com
Noted Tourette Syndrome Author/Educator Sue Conners to Give Keynote at Dare to Dream Conference
First such conference to focus solely on TS and associated disorders will take place Monday, May 21, at Rutgers University, and will be presented by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and the New Jersey Department of Education - April 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Dark Graphic Novel Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books since 1976, is pleased to announce its plans to publish their first graphic novel series, Dark Graphic Novels, as part of their Fall 2012 List. - April 26, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and National Grid Announce Art Contest Winners
Elementary School Students Create T-Shirt Designs to Celebrate ENERGY STAR’s 20th Birthday - April 26, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Capstone Announces Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution Inspired Contest Finalists, Kids Encouraged to Vote Online for Their Favorite Character
Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the finalists in its “Join the Revolution” student writing contest. Inspired by its action-adventure, sci-fi book series Tony Hawk’s 900 Revolution, the contest invited students to... - April 26, 2012 - Capstone
Studica Offers Repeat Session of "Introducing Game Design in Your High School" Webinar
Due to overwhelming demand, Studica has announced that it will be again hosting a webinar to discuss bringing game design programs for high schools. Due to holiday breaks many people responded that they were interested in this webinar but could not make the webinar held on April 4th. For those who... - April 25, 2012 - Studica
Push Media Group, D.C Elite Baseball and Bethesda Big Train Baseball Announces Former Nationals All Star Pitcher to Headline Celebrity Baseball Camp July 16-20, 2012
Push Media Group announces the arrival of the Chad Cordero Celebrity Youth Baseball Camp, where former Washington National All Star pitcher will feature hands on training by the former All Star Player, in what is not your average celebrity baseball camp. - April 24, 2012 - Push Media Group
Worlds Collide at Franklin High
Classic’s students from New Jersey’s public, private and home schools will meet on Saturday May 12, 2012 at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ for the New Jersey Junior Classical League’s State Convention. The students will compete in academic and artistic competitions based on... - April 23, 2012 - New Jersey Junior Classical League
Multigenerational Talent Show Has Deep Roots in San Carlos
Some of the performers have been at it for over half a decade and show no signs of quitting. Said Sigler, "Sue Court has been performing in the show since 1960 and Bob Bensi since 1962." - April 21, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Port Charlotte, FL
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - April 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Virtual Speech Center Releases a New iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Auditory Workout, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s ITunes App store. Auditory Workout was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for... - April 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Learning Games Network Now Taking Applications for 2012 Game Design Boot Camp at MIT
Intensive Weeklong Workshop Brings Teachers and Teens Together to Conceive, Design and Develop New Game Concepts - April 20, 2012 - Learning Games Network
CEE and the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store Hosting Professional Development Event for NOVA High School Teachers
The CEE/Microsoft event will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store for Northern Virginia High School Teachers. - April 20, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Educating the Young to Influence the Adults About Carbon Monoxide
Poster competition to raise awareness in schools. The ever increasing popular topic of Carbon Monoxide (CO) is once again at the forefront of the Click a Fix agenda. - April 20, 2012 - Click a Fix
200 Miles, Two Days and 126 Runners to Benefit Monarch School for San Diego’s Homeless Youth
Runners Asking for Community Support as They Race Down the Southern California Coast - April 20, 2012 - Monarch School
Scholarships for Texas Homeschool Seniors Now Available from NTHEN
Texas homeschool seniors can apply for two $500 college scholarships. The homeschool scholarships will be awarded by the North Texas Home Educators’ Network, a Texas-based homeschool support organization. Homeschool seniors have until May 15 to apply. - April 19, 2012 - North Texas Home Educators' Network
Superior Grocers and Unilever Have Joined Together to Donate $38,000 to Support Schools & Education
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, and Unilever, have joined together to donate $38,000 to 38 local schools. The selected 38 schools will receive $1,000 each and school representatives will attend a ceremony on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10am at Superior's Montebello store. - April 17, 2012 - Superior Grocers
The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Skype Recognize Monarch School Principal with a $50,000 Donation to the School for Homeless Children
Ellen DeGeneres Interviews Principal Joel Garcia and Skypes Live with Monarch School Students at the Downtown San Diego School - April 14, 2012 - Monarch School
America First or Last Movement's 12 Million Drive for 2025 Minority High School Graduation Campaign
13 Million High School students are expected to drop-out of school this decade. The New Jersey Minority Educational Development's America First or Last Movement has unveiled their second initiative; the 12 Million Drive for 2025, to meet the challenge to keep them in school and have them graduate on time. - April 12, 2012 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
ASD Publishing Adds Books on Autism & Foster Care to Spring Releases
Author Gregory G. Allen releases adult novel and children's picture book in the same month. - April 11, 2012 - ASD Publishing
Utah Mom Promotes Hands-on Money Management During Financial Literacy for Youth Month
Mother of seven promotes financial literacy month with a hands-on money management tool. Kidbudget is more than just a piggy bank, teaching kids 6-12 valuable money management skills. - April 05, 2012 - Kidbudget
The Award Winning CCHS Band is Recruiting Interested Students
Central Cabarrus High School Band Interest Meeting - April 01, 2012 - Central Cabarrus High School Band
StinkyKids® Names Kiddo Tags Custom Name Labels Licensee Labels to Feature StinkyKids Characters
BE MORE Consultants announced today that the award-winning children’s property, StinkyKids, and custom label maker, Kiddo TagsTM have partnered to develop an assortment of child-friendly labels based on the award-winning children’s book series. Each label will feature one of the... - March 31, 2012 - Kiddo Tags
Gates Supports Colorado Teens in Annual Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
Gates promotes problem solving and teamwork through sponsorship of FIRST Robotics Competition Colorado Regional Competition at the University of Denver. - March 30, 2012 - Gates Corporation
The Learning Experience Participates in The Next Size Up Annual Spring Sale
The Learning Experience will be attending The Next Size Up Semi-Annual Kids’ Consignment Sale. Please come by and view many of the amazing items for sale and participate in the fun. There will be goody bags and raffles. The Spring Sale will be from March 30- April 1 2012, held in the former... - March 30, 2012 - The Learning Experience
America First or Last Announces the US Educational National Team Will Lead Their Movement
The America First or Last Movement will form a US Educational National Team (USENT) to make the US number 1 in global education. The team will consist of 7 national organizations that will serve 3-year terms to promote the movement’s mission. - March 29, 2012 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Studica Offers "Introducing Game Design in Your High School" Webinar
Studica, has announced that it will be holding a webinar that will discuss methods available for bringing game design programs for secondary students. This free webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 3PM Eastern Time. This webinar will be available in the United States and Canada for... - March 29, 2012 - Studica
Hawaii Student Excellence in Science, Engineering Celebrated
The Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair has been committed to advancing STEM for more than half a century. This year brings the 55th annual event. - March 28, 2012 - STEM Week Hawaii
TutorJam Reviews Tutoring Options for Parents
Searching for tutoring and educational options for children can be frustrating for parents. Parents want to provide the best for their children, but navigating current tutoring options and formats can be confusing and overwhelming. Reviewing tutoring options can help ease parents' minds and give them the information to make a decision for their child’s tutoring needs. - March 24, 2012 - TutorJam
New Research Finds Potential for Science Learning in California Middle Schools Goes Untapped
California’s middle schools have the potential to provide students with high quality science education, but significant challenges limit opportunities for science learning, leaving that potential unfulfilled, according to new research released today by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at Wested. - March 23, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Elfishki Children's iPad Apps Become Popular Teaching Aids
California based Elka Palka Production, LLC today introduces Elfishki and The Unwelcome Guest 1.0, its brand new interactive fairy tale for the iPad. This digital storybook offers a new type of teaching aid that is as beautiful as classical cartoons, as engaging as beloved fairy tales, as fun as videogames, and as useful as a textbook. Elfishki and The Unwelcome Guest features stunning interactive illustrations, original music, and professional voiceovers in both English and Russian. - March 23, 2012 - Elka Palka Production LLC
Kids Have a Blast at Science Fair
Students with autism spectrum disorders at The HeartShare School hold their annual science fair. - March 23, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Author Alonda Thomas Encourages Parents to Have "The Talk" in Debut Book "It's Okay To Wait"
New book highlights a father/daughter conversation on sex, love and relationships. - March 21, 2012 - Alonda Thomas Public Relations
Magical Concepts - A New iPhone and iPad App for Speech-Language Pathologists and Parents
Magical Concepts was created by a certified speech-language pathologist who wanted to make “drilling” with flashcards fun and motivating. This engaging, colorful app includes over 2000 photos accompanied by audio instructions. Children are welcomed by Mago the Magician, who encourages them to work hard. Children earn stars for each correct response, and when they accumulate enough stars, they are rewarded with a magic show. - March 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
East Baton Rouge Parish School System Receives Intruderology Training
Brad Spicer, president of SafePlans, LLC conducted an advance training course entitled, “The Study of Dangerous Intruders and Protecting Students from Them” Tuesday, February 28th in Baton Rouge, LA. The intensive one-day training focused on the evolution of school violence and provided the strategies that are needed to combat this ever-growing threat. - March 18, 2012 - SafePlans, LLC
Putting More Pets in the Classroom
The Pets in the Classroom grant program awards more than 7,000 grants to eligible teachers. - March 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches New Website
Sustainability Education and Professional Development Even Easier to Find and Implement - March 16, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Education Specialist, Adam Caller, Will Look at Parental Attitude in the Development of a Young Sportsperson’s Education in April’s Polo Times
Insufficient structure, unclear boundaries and inconsistent rewards can cause children to lose interest in school or sport, says leading private tuition specialist, Adam Caller. - March 16, 2012 - Tutors International
Scottsbluff Public Schools Utilizing TIPS to Prevent Alarming Trends in School Safety
Taking school safety to the next level, Scottsbluff Public Schools has launched an online suite of tools to empower students, teachers, staff and others in the community to confidentially or anonymously report suspicious or potentially harmful incidents. Scottsbluff Public Schools launched TIPS in December 2011 with a TIPS Report Incident button on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website at www.sbps.net for anyone in the community to access. - March 16, 2012 - Awareity