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The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week
"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party
ChildCareInfo.com is Calling All Trainers of Child Care Professionals
ChildCareInfo.com is creating a comprehensive Learning Center for all child care professionals. - March 15, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC
Cloud Based Software Company PCR Educator Adds New Finance Module to Student Information System
PCR, a leader in the educational administrative software market, has launched PCR Finance, positioning the company as the only true "end-to-end" cloud based student information system available. - March 15, 2012 - PCR Educator
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
STEM Week to Celebrate, Advance Hawaii Education Efforts
STEM Week will feature events to recognize excellence among Hawaii’s schools, connect students with careers, and award local institutions for their work in advancing STEM education. - March 11, 2012 - STEM Week Hawaii
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Program Visits Sabin Magnet School in Wicker Park on March 19
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a visit to Sabin Magnet School, 2216 W. Hirsch St., in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, on March 19 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. The... - March 11, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
OfficeWatch Helps Grand Prairie School District Keep Students Safe with Advanced Reporting, Call Tracking, and 911 Alerts
Grand Prairie School Districts selected OfficeWatch due to its ease of use and stability to monitor and track calls for all 40 school campuses. Centralized reporting allows users to be alerted of emergency calls, track harassing or suspicious callers, and generate a paper trail in the event the district has any issues or concerns. - March 10, 2012 - Metropolis Technologies, Inc.
South Brunswick High School Students Learn About Living with Tourette Syndrome
On behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, Tess Kowalski, 12, gave an in-service presentation about the neurological disorder to two child development classes at the Central Jersey school. - March 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
Crossroads Academy Enrollment Off to a Fast Start - March 09, 2012 - Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
BCI Burke Partners with State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Makes Playground Purchases More Affordable
BCI Burke and their Ohio dealer Snider & Associates, Inc. are now on the Ohio State Term Schedule Contract. Government entities can buy commercial playground equipment from Burke/Snider using the Ohio STS Contract. - March 08, 2012 - Snider & Associates, Inc.
JTM Food Group and Culinary Standards Announce JTM’s Acquisition of Culinary Standard’s School (K-12) Business
JTM Food Group (“JTM”) and Culinary Standards (“Culinary”) announced today that the Companies have a signed agreement for JTM to acquire the school business operations of RSW Distributors, LLC, dba, Culinary Standards, subject to completion of JTM’s due diligence and... - March 07, 2012 - JTM Food Group
Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference
Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
Grauer School Offers Educational Summer Classes and Camps
The Grauer School is offering a diverse, accredited Summer School curriculum for college and high school-bound students seeking to accelerate and deepen their studies. In addition, a wide variety of Summer Camp options have been added for students in middle school. This year’s summer sessions... - March 05, 2012 - The Grauer School
Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month
A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Educational Consulting Firm EduSuccessStrategies Relocates to Belton, TX from Los Angeles, CA
Educational Consultant Holly Roehl, LEP moved her practice, EduSuccess Strategies, from Los Angeles, CA to Belton TX. - March 03, 2012 - EduSuccessStrategies
Cabot Barden Holds Seminar for Book Writing and Publishing at Nichols Lawson Middle School in Sylacauga, Alabama for Aspiring Writers in the Sixth and Seventh Grades
There is an article in the Daily Home in Talladega County, Alabama about Cabot Barden giving pointers about writing and publishing books and songs in a seminar to sixth and seventh graders at a local middle school in Sylacauga, Alabama. Cabot Barden, author of "It's The Bass Player" held... - March 02, 2012 - Cabot Barden-Author
Bilingual Children's Books Free on Kindle - March Madness
A Creations by Crouch March Madness give-away. Download bilingual children's books free from Kindle. - March 01, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Enslow Author, Jeff Burlingame, Winner of NAACP Image Award for "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running'"
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is proud to announce that their biography, "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running,'” by Jeff Burlingame is the winner of this year’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award taking home the trophy for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth/Teens category. The Image Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in television, recording, literature, and motion picture. - March 01, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Dr. Mike Mallee and Stephen Kramer Announce the Launch of Lorikeet Learning LLC - Lorikeet Learning, LLC is a Solution-Based Organization Providing Resources to Educators
Lorikeet Learning, LLC is a solution-based organization providing resources to educators and parents in an effort to connect with and impact the most challenging to reach students. By providing forums, a digital community, resources, products and expertise, Lorikeet Learning will be the “go... - February 29, 2012 - Lorikeet Learning
Bridgeway Academny Student Elizabeth Price Nails Gymnastics Meet, Olympic Hopes May be Realized
Family Unity and a Homeschool Education Are Opening Big Doors for the Price Family - February 29, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Sagemont, a Broward County College Prep School, Introduces Laptops to 5th Grade Curriculum
Sagemont, a Broward private school, expands its networked environment to the 5th graders who are learning to care for their laptops, use them for daily research, and even go on virtual field trips. - February 28, 2012 - The Sagemont Schools
The New Jersey Junior Classical League to Hold Certamen Competition at Princeton University
The New Jersey Junior Classical League (New Jersey JCL) announces its plans to hold its 2012 Certamen competition on March 20, 2012 at Princeton University. The Certamen will encompass a series of competitive events, all centering on knowledge of Latin and antiquity. Participants and spectators... - February 26, 2012 - New Jersey Junior Classical League
Wake Education Partnership Announces 2012 Pieces of Gold Performance
29th Annual Student Arts Performance Benefits Teacher Leadership Grant Program. - February 25, 2012 - Pieces of Gold
Sunburst Joins Forces with Flocabulary to Bring Hip-Hop to the Classroom
Sunburst Digital has formed a national reselling partnership with Flocabulary, one of the most talked-about emerging digital content systems across all of K-12. Effective today, Flocabulary’s new unlimited school subscription is available through Sunburst Digital’s sales... - February 24, 2012 - Sunburst Digital
Music and Voice Institute Present String Expo Extravaganza 2012
Expo held at the Banning High School on March 5th 2012. String Expo Extravaganza 2012 (S.E.E. 2012) will consist of hands-on experiences where students can learn for themselves the joy of performing music. S.E.E. 2012 includes interactive "touch and feel" workshops for violins, violas, cellos, and piano and more. S.E.E. 2012 will include exciting performances by Idyllwild Arts Academy and other outstanding string and piano performers and ensembles from across Southern California. - February 23, 2012 - Music and Voice Institute
Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs
Superior Grocers has awarded $10,000 to four schools in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Each of the schools received a $2,500 scholarship at the City's Council meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Superior Foundation will continue working with the local community in order to maintain its commitment and support of Education throughout Southern California. - February 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers
ITWorx Implements Its Connected Learning Gateway (CLG) at Al Khor International School in Qatar
Qatar’s Al Khor International School applies ITWorx CLG. With tools for content authoring & social networking plus mobile apps, it provides students, teachers, parents, & school managers with a platform for e-learning, collaboration and assessment. - February 22, 2012 - ITWorx
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys is Founding Sponsor of New National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids' Club
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys, is Founding Sponsor of a new National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids Club, in partnership with Children Without a Voice USA. The A4K, Ambassadors for Kids Club is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to keeping America's children safe. Membership is free to any child that joins the club and takes the pledge. The A4K Club teaches kids to use their voices to stand up and speak out when they see another child being bullied. - February 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Relocation in Paris, France: Choosing a Boarding School, the New Opportunity Offered by Nacel to Parisian Expatriates
Few international schools in Paris offers a boarding option. Boarding becomes more and more popular among international students. Notre-Dame International High School is an American day and boarding school in Paris created thanks to a cooperation between Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux and Nacel. - February 18, 2012 - Nacel International
Executive Briefing from Awareity Helps Administrators Create Safe School Learning Environments
To help school leaders address alarming trends with student safety issues related to bullying, cyberbullying, violence, weapons, suicide, and other concerns, Awareity, a leading provider of award-winning risk management platforms, has released their latest Executive Briefing, 12 Tips for School Leaders in 2012. - February 16, 2012 - Awareity
Budding Young Engineers Explore Engineering Construction with the Smallpeice Trust
Up to 100 year 9 pupils (aged 13-14) will have the opportunity to learn about engineering in the construction industry this April. National educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is teaming up with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to provide a residential engineering... - February 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds Inks Agreement with Synergetic Publications to Promote Educational Games for Use in the Classroom
McNeill Designs recently announced that an agreement has been reached between the firm and Synergetic Publications to promote of its award-winning, educational toys and games within the education space. - February 12, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
English Spanish Success Launches Libertad Dual Language Civics Course
English Spanish Success™ (ESS!™), a division of Sunburst Digital, announced today the release of Libertad: Mi País. Mi Constitución (aka – Freedom: My Country. My Constitution). Libertad is an English-Spanish dual language, Early American History & Civics... - February 12, 2012 - Sunburst Digital
Grauer School Robotics Team Earn Awards Qualifying for World Championship
The Grauer School Shockwave Robotics Team won a first place team trophy at the “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology FIRST Tech Challenge” Los Angeles Regional Championship - February 10, 2012 - The Grauer School
Local Student Iris Kim Named in Presidential Scholars Program
Iris Kim, a graduating senior at Norfolk Academy, has been named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.2 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2012. Being one of these... - February 09, 2012 - Norfolk Academy
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Helps Students with Special Needs
Green Chimneys staff see positive impact resulting from 10 classroom aquariums funded by the Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom Grant Program. - February 09, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Wallaby the Wannabe a Celebration in Diversity and Acceptance
The Connecticut Press is proud to announce the publication of an acclaimed children's title, Wallaby the Wannabe, by Milford, CT educator Bonnie Feuer. - February 08, 2012 - The Connecticut Press
Registration Opens for Local Home School Conference
Home educators will flock to the Eastern Panhandle for the annual conference to be held at Covenant Church in rural Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Saturday, March 24. Registration is now open and the workshop schedule is firming up. - February 06, 2012 - Eastern Panhandle Home School Conference
TutorJam Reviews Education Landscape in 2012
Review of Current and Upcoming Trends in Education and Instruction Including New Legislation, Learning Methods and Approaches - February 04, 2012 - TutorJam
Awareity CEO Presenting Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention Strategies at Youth Cyber Safety Conference
Rick Shaw, President and CEO of Awareity, has been selected as a speaker at the National Conference on Youth Cyber Safety to be held in Dallas, March 2-3rd. In the digital world, it is alarming how quickly new threats are emerging and spreading and causing direct and indirect harm to young people. - February 04, 2012 - Awareity
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
Buzz-Worthy Middle School Math Practice Application BuzzMath Now Available Through Sunburst Digital
Sunburst Digital and Scolab Inc. have entered into a two year sales and marketing relationship whereby Sunburst will represent Scolab’s award winning BuzzMath online middle school math practice service across the United States. “BuzzMath accomplishes the seemingly impossible task of... - February 02, 2012 - Sunburst Digital
Gainful Employment Regulations Matter to 360 Education Solutions
360 Education Solutions, a popular resource for teachers looking for regionally accredited online degree programs, aims to scrutinize its university partners by how well they will rank under new "gainful employment" regulations. These regulations have been put in place to ensure college degree programs are worth the expense and effort by leading to employment or career promotion upon graduation. - February 01, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
TutorJam Reviews Tutoring Options for Parents Seeking No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Support
Supplemental Tutoring Supports In-Classroom Efforts to Reinforce Concepts - January 28, 2012 - TutorJam
David Binkle, LAUSD Deputy Director Discusses New Meal Program Hits and Misses Thursday, January 26th at 4:00 pm PST on Smart Health Talk Radio Show
Smart Health Talk Radio Show will be hosting David Binkle, Deputy Director of Los Angeles Unified School District to discuss where they are at going into the sixth month of their new healthy meal program. Host Elaine McFadden, MPH, RD will talk with David about what they have learned during this initial phase and how they are dealing with decreased participation and those speaking out against the program's new healthier food options together with what is going right. - January 27, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
Destination Science Blasts Off in Dallas/Fort Worth
Summer Science Camp offers cutting-edge alternative to other summer programs by grooming tomorrow’s science “super-heroes.” Destination Science is expanding to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this upcoming summer. - January 27, 2012 - Destination Science
Tourette Syndrome Mother Thrilled with In-Service Presentation to Her Child’s School Teachers
Janine Howley, on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, spoke Dec. 13 about TS to the faculty of the Milford Brooks School. - January 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Sunburst Digital Partners with Show What You Know Online
This week marks the public launch of a new alliance between Sunburst Digital and a new division of the Lorenz Corporation, Show What You Know (SWYK) Publishing. Sunburst will act as the national sales and marketing partner for SWYK Online®, a brand new web-based diagnostic assessment and... - January 26, 2012 - Sunburst Digital
Community Launch Party for Downtown Elementary School
Crossroads Academy of Kansas City will have a Community Launch Party on Saturday, February 4, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - Crossroads Academy of Kansas City