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Georgia Educators Explore Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter’s High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit Nov. 3-4

At the High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit representatives from over 25 school districts, private schools and higher education institutions will learn about green schools through workshops on energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, recycling and waste management, and environmental integrated curriculum. Top Georgia companies committed to sustainability and education have partnered with the USGBC-GA to sponsor the event and provide scholarships for schools. - October 28, 2011 - U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter

High Bluff Academy Receives WASC Accreditation

High Bluff Academy has also begun offering Advanced Placement courses. - October 28, 2011 - High Bluff Academy

RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon to Visit William Hatch Elementary School in Oak Park on Oct. 31

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit William Hatch Elementary School, 1000 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, Ill., on Oct. 31 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. - October 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

"Fur and Feathers" Wins Teachers' Choice Award

"Fur and Feathers," written by Janet Halfmann and illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein, has been awarded the 2012 Teachers’ Choice Award for Picture Books. Sylvan Dell Publishing is the publisher. Teachers’ Choice Awards have been a part of "Learning Magazine" since 1994. It is the only awards program judged exclusively by teachers. This year, only ten children’s books received the distinction. "Fur and Feathers" weaves a creative, imaginative tale of caring, friendship, and animal coverings. - October 27, 2011 - Janet Halfmann—Children's Author

Capstone Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Customers at AASL Conference

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference this week with cake, customer recognition events, and author signings. The conference will be held Oct. - October 27, 2011 - Capstone

Food for Thought Video - Food Waste the Missing Link in Recycling

The missing link in the recycling puzzle arena is food waste. More than ever, people should start looking at food waste as the way to reach zero waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Treating organic waste onsite is the ideal option. Landfill is a short-term solution that contaminates; it comes at a price both to organizations’ bottom line and to the environment. There is little to no awareness of the damage caused when sending food waste to landfills. - October 26, 2011 - NATH Sustainable Solutions

New Report Published by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds Few Opportunities for Science Learning in California Elementary Schools

New Research conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International finds Students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools. Intense pressure to meet accountability goals in mathematics and English is... - October 26, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Island Montessori Academy Announces New Enrichment Offering for Students by My Gym®

Island Montessori Academy announces a new physical enrichment program offered to students ages 3-8 and developed by local children’s fitness center, My Gym of Naples. The students at IMA participate in a fitness program designed to build strength, balance, coordination, self-awareness, and... - October 23, 2011 - Island Montessori Academy

Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd to Release New Report Examining Science Education in California Elementary Schools

A new research report, High Hopes – Few Opportunities: The Status of Science Education in California Elementary Schools, will be released for publication and broadcast on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Research for the report was conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International. - October 22, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy

Off the Page Brings Arts Programs Back to Public Schools with Funding from Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com

Brooklyn-based Off the Page launches a fundraising campaign seeking approximately $12,000 through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to continue and expand its successful in-school program integrating arts and learning. - October 18, 2011 - Crowdnetic

Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Sports Fiction Series

Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is excited to announce its plans to publish their first sports fiction series, A Champion Sports Story, as part of their Spring 2012 List. - October 15, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.

DLR Group to Guide Tour of Denver Public School’s First LEED School Project at the Evie Garrett Dennis E-12 Campus

DLR Group will guide the walking tour of their design for Denver Public School’s Evie Garrett Dennis E-12 Campus, currently under final review for LEED Gold certification, on October 28th. - October 14, 2011 - DLR Group

A "Classroom in Every Garden" Grows at Deasy

Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new outdoor garden classroom at Deasy Elementary School in Glen Cove, New York. The garden was funded by a generous grant to the PTA. The project was spearheaded by Principal Nomi Rosen, and was greatly supported by the Deasy Garden team... - October 14, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems

Children from Orphanage Homes Benefit from Moneytree’s Financial Literacy Program

MoneyTree’s Financial Literacy Program taught to children from orphanage homes to prepare them for a brighter financial future. - October 13, 2011 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Pima County JTED Celebrates Opening of New Campus

JTED @ Santa Rita Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 3951 S. Pantano Road, Tucson, AZ 85730. - October 13, 2011 - Pima County Joint Technical Education District

The NEXT Step for Financial Education in Asia

New Enterprise Exchange (NEXT) is first of its kind in Asia. Education and coaching for youth on IPO process, with true-to-life market simulations for students. - October 12, 2011 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Band Students Perform STOMP-Style at Sagemont, a Broward County College Prep School

Sagemont band students are exploring the percussion techniques made popular in the 80’s Broadway sensation STOMP. This private college prep school continues to encourage students to participate in the arts including band, chorus, drama and fine arts. Sagemont serves elementary, middle and high school students from Weston, Plantation, Miramar, Cooper City, and other neighboring cities. - October 11, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools

Art Education in Schools Gets a Boost from New Scholarship Program

More than 5,000 students in 85 schools are participating in the Art in Action Visual Arts Scholarship Program for the school year 2011-12. The arts encourage critical thinking and creativity and help solve educational problems. - October 10, 2011 - Art in Action

Pet Care Trust Sees Big Boost in Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Applicants

The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, has seen an increase in grant requests since the inclusion of Petco and PetSmart coupon programs. - October 10, 2011 - Pet Care Trust

New Teacher Travel Benefits with SPI High School Study Abroad Programs

SPI Study Abroad announces a new high school teacher benefits program, making it even easier for teachers to travel with their students. - October 06, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad

A Free Musical and Storybook Event

A free musical and storybook event for music teachers, classroom teachers, librarians and anyone who works with children. Learn from local composer and author, Audrey Smith, about her delightful musicals and charming read-a-long storybooks. Sing and read-along while watching live production... - October 06, 2011 - Ensemble Arts Academy

YouCaring.com Helps Waxhaw Resident Raise $30,000 for Community School

A Waxhaw resident is raising $30,000 for a community school using new personal fundraising website YouCaring.com. - October 05, 2011 - YouCaring.com

Punflay’s Apps on Sale for A4CWSN’s App Party

Punflay's popular educational kids applications will be on sale this weekend. - October 01, 2011 - Emantras

Director & Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to Present What You Need to Know! Strategies for School Success to the Patrick Henry Elementary PTA

Director and Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to present Strategies for School Success to the Patrick Henry Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association. This presentation is part of an ongoing series conducted throughout Northern Virginia by Dr. and Ms. Perrino addressing issues such as how to identify differing learning styles, strategies that will help the learning process, time management techniques, and strategies for student self-advocacy. - September 30, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC

eLearners.com Releases New State-by-State Guide to Teacher Certification

Guide details initial teacher licensure requirements for all 50 states for those interested in a career in teaching - September 30, 2011 - eLearners.com

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Introduces an eBook Resource to Assist Those Applying to Private Schools

MyReviewsNow is now offering the Private School Exam eBook course that looks to assist students who are looking to apply for admission to prestigious private schools. This eBook course is extremely useful, as all the material students need to prepare for the ISEE and SSAT tests is all available on the eBook. - September 29, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

The Hall Pass Tour Makes Kickstarter Debut

Team Launches 20 by 20 Campaign to Raise $20,000 for Nationwide Expansion - September 28, 2011 - The Hall Pass Tour

FFA Reaches Out to Connect with Past Members, Current and Future Supporters

FFA membership reached an all-time high this year. But an estimated 7-9 million former members are believed to have lost touch with the organization. A national campaign called CONNECT! will share today's FFA, increase awareness of FFA and share the organization’s impact on students and the agricultural industry. - September 28, 2011 - National FFA Organization

TeachHUB.com Announces Fall Contest and Giveaways

TeachHUB.com, an educational resource website for grades K-12, is entering the new school year with a Monthly Classroom Projector Giveaway and a fun Best Dressed Teacher Contest. - September 24, 2011 - TeachHUB.com

Harlem Hip-Hop Tours Provides Free Entrepreneurship Workshops for New York City Public Schools

In keeping with President Obama's emphasis on the importance of education and entrepreneurship in helping lift America out of its economic crisis; Harlem Hip-Hop Tours (H3 Tours) is providing free Entrepreneurship Workshops for NYC public schools, grades 7-12. Each workshop is taught by Harlem... - September 22, 2011 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours

Teachers Benefit from Fish in the Classroom Program at the Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium trains 232 teachers on curriculum about marine biology through the Fish in the Classroom Program that is funded by the Pet Care Trust. - September 21, 2011 - Pet Care Trust

Sagemont, a Broward County Private School, Partners with Backpacks for ‘Bama

Sagemont, a private school serving Cooper City, Miramar, Davie and all West Broward, partners with Backpacks for ‘Bama to help provide fully supplied backpacks to students living in the tornado-ravaged areas of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. - September 21, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools

Video Contest Awards Cash Donations to Offset Schools’ Athletic Training Department Budget Cuts

Innovative small business supports schools, stimulates economy and has fun doing it. Prizes awarded for top 3 entries, early entries, and top referrers; Submissions may be made by students, parents or others associated with the high school or college athletic department; Videos must feature new ProStretch Plus or new Range Roller products; Entries accepted 9/20/11; Voting will take place on Facebook 10/2. - September 19, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products

Announcing the Vedic Math Competition 2011 of Hong Kong on November 19, 2011

Math Monkey (Hong Kong) Limited and Vedic Math Hong Kong Association are pleased to announce that the Vedic Math Competition 2011 of Hong Kong will be held on November 19, 2011 and applications will be accepted between Sept 19 and November 5, 2011. - September 18, 2011 - Math Monkey Education Center

QA Graphics to Present at Green California Schools Summit & Exposition

QA Graphics is pleased to be selected as a presenter at the upcoming Green California Schools Summit & Exposition the go-to event to learn about all aspects of green schools. - September 17, 2011 - QA Graphics

Numedeon, Inc. Announces Winners of the Whyville Game Design Contest

Whyville citizens rate digital games designed by youth in Whyville’s virtual AMD Game Zone. - September 15, 2011 - Numedeon, Inc.

Farrell’s Features Fantabulous Fundraisers with Financial Flair

Farrell’s to host workshops to help schools learn how to replace funds lost to budget cuts. - September 15, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour

Back to School Means Back to Adam Wes Academics

Adam Wes Academics discusses the issues that face parents around back-to-school time and gives advice on what a parent can do to help their child with education outside the classroom. For help within the classroom, check out tutoring as an option to make sure your child is getting the most out of learning. - September 15, 2011 - Adam Wes Academics

ALTEC to Help Fort Leavenworth Students Build 21st Century Skills

ALTEC, a division of the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning, will help students in Unified School District 207 in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., develop 21st Century Skills as part of a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity’s Educational Partnership. - September 15, 2011 - Fort Leavenworth USD 207

Magic Lice Removal Offers Head Lice Awareness Presentations

Head lice treatment company and exclusive service provider of the LouseBuster(TM) Treatment throughout South Florida, offers schools and parent groups free head lice awareness presentations. - September 14, 2011 - Magic Lice Removal

SAY Security Group Introduces the Student Accountability System, that provides Real-Time Student Tracking for its Mobile Witness DVRs

Mobile Witness is proud to introduce the Student Accountability System. This system is designed to give School Administrators and Parents the real time location of their children while on the bus. The Student Accountability System uses the Mobile Witness system to track the exact location of a... - September 14, 2011 - SAY Security Group USA LLC

Back to School Tips to Prevent Head Lice Provided by Hair Whisperers

Head lice treatment professionals, Hair Whisperers, offers head lice tips for parents. - September 13, 2011 - Hair Whisperers

New Orleans will host gathering of International Bullying Prevention Experts Nov. 6-8, 2011

Opportunity to hear top experts in the field share "best practices" in bullying and cyberbullying prevention at the International Bullying Prevention Association's conference in New Orleans. Experts include Dr. Dan Olweus, founder of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Horatio Sanchez, Michael Kimmel, Anne Collier, Nancy Willard, Stan Davis, and more. The conference theme is "From Risk to Resiliency." - September 10, 2011 - International Bullying Prevention Association

Celebrate September as Family Literacy Month

Florida Governor Rick Scott has issued a proclamation recognizing September as Florida Literacy Month. The fifth annual Florida Literacy Month will be celebrated in conjunction with International Literacy Day on Sept. 8 and National Library Card Signup Month. Florida’s First Lady, Ann Scott,... - September 08, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition

Grauer School Selected as Subject in Documentary Film

American Hope Charities selected The Grauer School as a subject in a documentary film depicting the California visit of Apostle Alex Mitala, a religious Leader and Statesman from Uganda, Africa. - September 07, 2011 - The Grauer School

Chyten Invites Asheville Area Students to Take a Free ACT vs SAT Comparison Test

With ACT gaining a foothold in the Eastern and Western United States, and with all colleges in America now accepting ACT as readily as they accept SAT, many students are left wondering which test to take - which test matches their academic abilities. Students in Asheville are invited to take... - September 06, 2011 - Chyten Tutors & Test Prep