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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)
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.
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
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
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
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