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Medalists Named at USA Biolympiad National Finals
High school biology scholars competed this summer. - September 15, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Micromed Diamond Seal Systems, Inc. Confirms its Helmet Glide Spray-On Nanotechnology Changes Views on Sports Injuries
A nanotechnology liquid contributes to the safety of football players in today's game, according to long-time college and professional football equipment manager Todd Hewitt. "It's the best thing since sliced bread." Helmet Glide is a liquid product that is sprayed on and wiped off football helmets. It reduces surface tension by more than 25% thereby decreasing the rotational friction. It also protects the helmets and masks, keeping them in play longer. HG has been used in all levels since 2013. - September 14, 2022 - Diamond Seal Systems, Inc.
Student Chosen for Prestigious Rickover Award at 39th Annual Research Science Institute
Apoorva Panidapu, a student from Nautilus Academy Homeschool in San Jose, California, was chosen by her Research Science Institute (RSI) peers for the top honor—Rickoid of the Year—at the Center for Excellence in Education's (CEE) 39th annual RSI, an intensive, six-week summer science,... - September 14, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Students Earn Top Awards at 39th Annual Research Science Institute
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce the award winners for oral and written presentations chosen from 92 participants by an eminent panel of judges at the 39th annual Research Science Institute (RSI) jointly sponsored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). - September 14, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
SAS Smart Air Systems Presents at ASBO School Business Conference; All-In-One Airthings Air Quality System Aimed at Saving Energy, While Minimizing Infections/COVID-19
The system provides a means by which to closely monitor air quality through one simple-to-control-and-manage dashboard to provide good air quality in classrooms, while saving energy substantially and minimizing infection risks (including COVID). - September 13, 2022 - SAS Smart Air Systems
CEE to Host Bite of Science
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) presents a "Bite of Science," a free webinar that illustrates the interdisciplinary nature of STEM and the real-world applications of STEM skills. Educators, guidance counselors, students and community members are welcome to join an exploration... - September 11, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Rawson Saunders School Proudly Celebrates 25 Years
Rawson Saunders School, located in Austin, TX, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this school year. Rawson Saunders was established in 1997 by a small group of educators and parents determined to fill the need for a new, innovative school in which dyslexic students could thrive. Now led by... - September 09, 2022 - Rawson Saunders School
New STEM Lyceums Webinar on the Theme of Zoology
CEE offers exciting free virtual STEM Lyceums program for high school students. - September 09, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Helping Girls Attain Economic Sustainability in Rewarding Careers
Transportation & Construction GIRL Day™ is September 29, 2022, 8:30am – 1:00pm. Transportation & Construction GIRL (TCG) encourages young women to enter the industry of construction and transportation. This year’s event will be an outdoor and indoor event with interactive... - September 07, 2022 - HOYA Foundation
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grants Application Deadline Extended
So Cal educators get more time to apply for grants to help with classroom projects. - September 03, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
Registration Opens for 2023 USA Biolympiad
U.S. schools and students encouraged to register. - September 03, 2022 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation Announces the Launch of Its Pediatric Development Outreach Program
On Friday August 24, 2022, The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate its launch of a new Pediatric Development Outreach Program designed to provide families with... - September 02, 2022 - Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy Foundation
SAP Smart Air Purifiers Teams Up with NBDair to Attend IFA 2022 with All-In-One Smart Air Quality Systems Aimed at Minimizing Infection/COVID-19 While Saving Energy
The system provides a means by which to closely monitor air quality through one simple-to-control-and-manage dashboard, to provide good air quality in classrooms and meeting spaces while saving energy substantially and minimizing infection risks (including COVID). - August 30, 2022 - SAS Smart Air Systems
Lydia Sofia Rechy Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Lydia Sofia Rechy of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in elementary education. About Lydia Sofia Rechy Lydia Sofia Rechy is a teacher at Gene Ward... - August 19, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Smyrna Pawn Shop Announces Book Bags and School Supplies Awarded to Local Families
Smyrna Pawn Shop is one of Georgia's oldest and most trusted family-owned Cobb pawn shops. Smyrna Pawn Shop began in 1977 and opened the pawn shop and its service to their community. They are proud to announce that they are giving book bags, and school supplies to local students. - August 17, 2022 - Smyrna Pawn
Prolific Author Releases Three Children's Books
Dr. Rayna M. Gangi adds three new books to her list of popular children's books to help parents and teachers get kids back to nature. - August 16, 2022 - Earthwalk-USA
CESO Finance Taps Ropia Consulting to Bolster Federal Compliance Service Offering for School Districts
CESO Finance entered into an exclusive partnership with Ropia Consulting, led by finance industry veteran Adrienne Mutzenberger, CPA. This strategic partnership enables CESO Finance to assist K-12 school districts in federal compliance as it relates to the administration of federal funds. - August 06, 2022 - CESO
School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A), Leading Producer of K-12 Software and Service Solutions, Welcomes Dr. Tony Wold as the Chief Business Official in Residence
School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A), makers of The Achievement Initiative, the nation’s leading Attendance Management System (AMS), announces Dr. Tony Wold as Chief Business Official (CBO) in Residence. Wold, a well-respected education leader, has served as an Assistant... - July 14, 2022 - School Innovations & Achievement
Entrepreneurial-Driven Individuals Seek Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunities at Leading Children's Cooking School
Young Chefs Academy is witnessing a rise in both new and existing multi-unit franchise partners. According to FRANdata, this form of franchising is on the rise, with 54 percent of all franchised units in the U.S. now controlled by multiple owners. Young Chefs Academy has seen a surge in multi-unit interest, along with 35% same-store revenue increase from 2019 to 2021. Franchise owners have proven their ability to scale the business and want to open a second and third location. - July 07, 2022 - Young Chefs Academy
JKS Financial Sponsors Program to Teach High School Students Investment Skills
28 Students From Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Create First Generation Investors Club. - June 30, 2022 - JKS Financial
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards $150,000 in Student Scholarships
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has announced that $150,000 in scholarships has been awarded to support college-bound high school seniors, current or former foster students and current college students in San Diego or Riverside Counties. The non-profit foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to... - June 29, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
Foundation Supporting Indigenous Students to Return a Half-Million Dollars to a Catholic Organization
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Board Chair, Tony Williams, plans to announce the Board’s decision to return the $500,000 endowment to the Sisters of Saint Anne and terminate the 4.5-year-long relationship. In his announcement, Tony Williams will explain his Board’s decision... - June 24, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Tra Publishing to Release "The Rare, Tiny Flower," by Kitty O’Meara
A picture book that follows the success of her viral poem and best-selling book about the pandemic. - June 23, 2022 - Tra Publishing
Inclusive App, Tutelage, Launches to Help Children Express Thoughts and Emotions
T-Skills, LLC today announced the launch of their mobile application, Tutelage, designed for children who cannot speak or have trouble articulating their feelings. Complete with picture selection, mini-games, and positive affirmations, Tutelage gives children a voice and helps them better process... - June 22, 2022 - Tutelage
Detroit-Local Marc Davis Publishes New Children's Book, "Finding Nylah's Superpowers," to Help Children Find Their Superpower
Finding Nylah’s Superpowers is a funny, compelling, and accessible story that teaches young children about self-worth, bravery, and celebrating their differences. - June 20, 2022 - Marc Davis
Jasmine and José Build a Radio Introduces School-Age Kids to the Science of Radio
ARDC grant will fund publication of a book, kits for 2,240 students, and a field trip for fourth-graders. - June 19, 2022 - Amateur Radio Digital Communications
Skate Buds Fitness Camp Drastically Improves Youth Fitness Levels Through Innovative & Engaging Programming
In October 2021, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlanta contracted the consulting services of Aaron Johnson, a self-proclaimed kids’ fitness guru, to improve their students' results on the National Youth Fitness Assessment. Participants were organized into three groups according... - June 16, 2022 - Aaron Johnson Fitness Club International
Twenty-Two New Graduates Become Alumni of MRC’s Manufacturing Leadership Institute (MLI)
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) announced today their celebration of the MLI graduating Class of 2022 at an Alumni Mixer at Madeline’s Restaurant, Fogelsville, PA. Richard Hobbs, President & CEO of MRC, congratulated the class and presented each graduate with a distinctive framed Certificate of Graduation. - June 15, 2022 - Manufacturers Resource Center
Art of the Americas Presented at Florida International University
Twenty-four scholars around the globe and a myriad of world-class artists collaborated with a South Florida art teacher to reach out to children with art from their cultures (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States). - June 14, 2022 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Mastery Coding Officially Launches Mastery Esports League
An Inter-School Esports League for Middle and High School. The MEL will allow Pathway Esports students to put team practice to the test in regular inter-school competitions. Ignite interest and engagement in computer science through one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. With the Pathway Esports™ toolkit, students and schools will have everything they need to start and run their very own esports team and compete in local and national tournaments. - June 12, 2022 - Mastery Coding
A New Book from Oaklea Press Purports to Offer a Way to End the Epidemic of Mass Shootings
The message of a book just released by Oaklea, entitled, “A No-Brainer Way to Stop the Killings,” is that our culture produces nihilists and mass murderers due a widely held, but erroneous belief. The author says a “no-brainer solution” would be simply to mount a national awareness campaign to communicate this. He maintains that the facts that would bring this change about have clearly been demonstrated by a large number of scientific studies. His book provides details. - June 07, 2022 - The Oaklea Press
2022 Early Childhood Education Virtual Conference, Featuring Childress Ink Client Brooke Layton, June 7-9, 2022
Virtual conference offered by the University of Arizona Global Campus College of Education and Liberal Arts and taking place June 7-9, 2022, this is a free, professional, development opportunity featuring industry expert and educational consultant, Brooke Layton, M.Ed, Associate Faculty, Department of Education and Liberal Arts. - June 05, 2022 - Childress Ink
Chews A Puppy Awards $20,000.00 in Scholarships to Selected Ocoee High School Students
The time has come to fulfill the duties of awarding Four lucky Ocoee High School Seniors a $5000.00 scholarship to the school of their choice. On May 3, 2022, Ocoee High School held their Award ceremony where unexpecting students gathered to see if they had achieved their goal of receiving a scholarship. The four students who won the Chews A Puppy Scholarship were without words, and beyond excited to be receiving money towards furthering their education. - June 04, 2022 - Chews A Puppy
Local Authors Kim Childress and Barbara Herndon Among Guests Slated for Reading Rocks in Rockford 2022 Annual Book Event at Krause Memorial Library
Reading Rocks in Rockford celebrates the love of reading and Michigan authors and illustrators of books for all ages in Author's Row. Local authors Kim Childress and Barbara Herndon team to share and sign children's books including Herndon's latest picture book, You're the Hugs to My Kisses, and Find Your Future In Art, by Childress. - May 28, 2022 - Childress Ink
Living Advantage, Inc. Hosts "Mixer That Matters" for Foster Youth with Celebrity Guests in Beverly Hills
LA, Inc. will be hosting a fundraiser, "The Mixer that Matters" on May 26th in honor of Foster Youth Month to specifically celebrate the resilient young people in the Foster Care system, hosted by Chad L. Coleman, actor on the award-winning series The Walking Dead. Representatives and... - May 25, 2022 - Living Advantage Inc.
Two Philadelphia County High School Seniors to Receive Academic Scholarships for Higher Education
The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation announced today that two 2022 recipients have been selected for its annual scholarship grants. The announcement was made by the foundation’s founder and president, Khadijah Butler. - May 20, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Switzer Learning Center Students Participate in Annual Special Olympics Day Activities
Students of all learning abilities participate in a one-day Special Olympics event held in Torrance, CA. - May 20, 2022 - Switzer Learning Center
Young Rembrandts Kindles Creativity of Students in Rockford
Young Rembrandts, a national leading childhood art enrichment program announces a new franchisee in Rockford, IL. Locally owned and operated by franchisee Amber Thacker, the new Young Rembrandts territory serves schools in multiple locations such as Rockford, Roscoe, Belvedere, Machesney Park, Loves Park, Byron and Winnebago. The opening builds on the momentum as the brand continues to fill the need for brain-based creative learning in communities across the globe. - May 20, 2022 - Young Rembrandts
Young Chefs® Academy Experiences Record Growth in Same Store Sales
The nation's premier children's cooking school experiences unparalleled same-store sales growth due to a comprehensive training program and ongoing support that equips franchise owners with the tools to create an exciting local experience, along with a strong, collaborative network of franchise partners who align with the company's core values. - May 18, 2022 - Young Chefs Academy
Lakeisha Marie Davis Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lakeisha Marie Davis of East Orange, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - May 17, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Winners Announced for National S.T.E.M. League Finals for Ten80 Teams
Middle and High School STEM teams compete for custom trophies in event sponsored by Mouser. - May 13, 2022 - Ten80 Education LLC
American Association of Community Colleges Elects Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall to National Board of Directors
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has elected Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall to its board of directors to represent the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA). Dr. Hall will serve a three-year term, effective July 1, 2022 – June... - May 13, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
North Texas Siblings Donate Communication Board to Their First School
Three Rowlett residents, a mom and her two kids, are breaking communication barriers for children in their hometown. Two of the youngest donors previously attended the preschool program for children with disabilities at that school: Victor and Alice. Their mother, Barbara Fernandes, a speech-language pathologist and founder of a special education technology company, designed the picture symbols and the communication board itself. - May 13, 2022 - Smarty Symbols
"Dead Last: The Triumph of Character, Passion, and Teamwork in Education," by Stephen Wallis, Author
Breakthrough book detailing how American K-12 schools can achieve world-class standards of excellence that enhance first-rate teaching, propel student academic performance achievement, and promote a school’s shared partnership with parents and families in the education of a community’s youngsters. - May 12, 2022 - Stephen Wallis
Morningbird Media Corporation Awarded a U.S. Patent for New 3D Printer Capable of Printing Electronics
The Electronic Alchemy eforge is an advanced multi-material FDM 3D printer capable of printing functional electronic components and devices. - May 07, 2022 - Morningbird Media Corporation
Girls Empowerment in "A Grand Slam Birthday," by Chrysa Smith
Dynamic, young Dory Oslo turns her frilly cousin Izzy's boring dance party into an extraordinary baseball game. The turn of events comes as an unusual gift opens up a world of possibilities for the entire gang at the party. The most unlikely batter wins the game and Dory even learns a new dance step or two. - May 05, 2022 - Chrysa Smith
Karen Corcoran Walsh Scholarship for Mental Health Awareness Still Accepting Applications
The Karen Corcoran Walsh scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students who have an interest in working in the mental health industry or field after graduating. The scholarship's main aim is to create awareness of the common issues that are surrounding mental health. It aims to make sure that... - April 30, 2022 - Karen Corcoran Walsh
Persona Life Skills Social-Emotional Learning Integrates with NetSupport’s classroom.cloud
Persona Education, the UK based edtech company funded by Innovate UK and Google Cloud for Startups, has announced its popular online social-emotional learning platform, Persona Life Skills, will now be linked directly from a new "Connectors" section in NetSupport’s award-winning solution for classroom management, online safety and device management, classroom.cloud. - April 30, 2022 - Persona Education Ltd
New Book "The Alphabet Grand Prix" Released by Wet Duck Publishing
Author Andy Cox and Illustrator Richard Kinsey team up for this educational book for young learners. "The Alphabet Grand Prix" is an alliterative romp through the ABCs with personified letters driving cars with their animal friends. This "lively educational book" (Kirkus Reviews) is set to delight children as they learn along the way. - April 27, 2022 - Wet Duck Publishing
AC Brainy is Transforming Air Conditioning Maintenance for Homes and Businesses
A Georgia man is seeking to transform the HVAC industry with a new mobile application that protects the pocketbooks of consumers and businesses. With 32 years of experience in energy analytics and 12 in the HVAC automated fault detection field, he saw an opportunity to create a mobile application that lowers the mysterious veil of an HVAC. Most people don't give it a thought until it is broken. The fact is that 90% of repairs or failures can be avoided with advanced diagnostics and alerts. - April 22, 2022 - AC Brainy