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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
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
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)
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