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Harbor Country Day School’s Strawberry Festival to Support Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Announcing Harbor Country Day School’s 1st Annual Strawberry Festival to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10am to 4pm (rain date: Sunday, June 5, 2011) at the school’s 11-acre campus located at 17 Three Sisters Road in Saint James, NY. This is a celebration of Long Island-grown strawberries. Activities will include strawberry fun, craft and food vendors, local musicians, children’s entertainment and games. - May 11, 2011 - Harbor Country Day School
Villanova Hosts Mexican Orphange Director Thursday at 9 a.m.
Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai, CA, Student Club, Raises $8000 for Orphanage… Director to Accept Money on Thursday - May 11, 2011 - Villanova Preparatory School
Capstone Digital to Award $2 Million in Grants to Improve Literacy in Schools
Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, announces CARE (Capstone Assisting Remarkable Educators), a $2 million grant program focused on improving literacy in schools. As a result of the massive cuts in federal government programs, including the Improving... - May 11, 2011 - Capstone
Yost Engineering Award for Originality in Computer Engineering and Science Awarded
Six students received honors in the Yost Engineering Award for Originality in Computer Engineering and Science at Ohio State Science Day. - May 11, 2011 - Yost Engineering
College Planning Workbook by Professional College Counselor Gives Students Step-by-Step Guides for Getting Into College
Companion workbook to interactive e-book, College Bound, My College Bound Plan by professional college counselor, Christine M. Hand, Ed.D. is an essential resource for students and parents. - May 11, 2011 - College Path Publishing
Safe, Survivable, Sustainable Elementary School Celebrates Opening in Central China Sponsored by the China US Center for Sustainable Development
Sponsored and designed by the China US Center for Sustainable Development, a safe and sustainable New Jindai Elementary School for 540 children, survivors of the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake, officially opened on April 29, 2011. - May 10, 2011 - International Sustainable Development Foundation
African Education Week to Focus on "Bridging the Skills Gap" as Macmillan Trains Thousands of South African Teachers
More than 8000 teachers in the South African provinces of Gauteng and North West are currently receiving free training from the Macmillan Teacher Campus, a teacher training provider, to assist them in teaching English as a First Additional Language. “As English First Additional Language is... - May 07, 2011 - African Education Week
Conway Family Foundation Supports BizWorld for Teacher Appreciation Week
The Conway Family Foundation and the BizWorld Foundation are supporting entrepreneurship curriculum distribution to educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. - May 06, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
School District Saves Over $100,000 by Switching to Vexira Antivirus for Malware, Spyware and Virus Protection
Vexira Antivirus significantly lowers licensing costs and improves malware, spyware and virus protection when compared to other products. - May 06, 2011 - Central Command Inc.
Orange Park High School Alumni Still Helping Teachers
The Class of 1981 has a history of supporting teachers. This year, they are planning their 30th high school reunion and are soliciting local businesses for sponsorships in order to raise money for their old school during a time of school budget cuts. - May 05, 2011 - Orange Park High School Class of 1981 Reunion
Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) Inspires Students to Get Excited About Science
The British Columbia government has authorized a videoconferencing pilot project for schools in the province for the remainder of the 2010/11 academic year. The project, which is supported by a Year of Science grant, will help teachers communicate exciting scientific discoveries and academic research to their students. Classrooms will use existing videoconferencing technology to connect real-time with scientists and researchers. - May 04, 2011 - Virtual Researcher On Call
Thirtyseven4 Antivirus Strengthens Educational Security Suite for Schools
Latest release faster, lighter while offering additional features and options - May 04, 2011 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Nichols School Promotes Sustainable Education with QA Graphics’ Dashboard
Nichols School in Buffalo, New York, is using QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard to show real-time energy usage for the campus’ six buildings to educate the students about the school’s sustainable initiatives and efficient resource use. - May 04, 2011 - QA Graphics
Maryland Charter Schools Celebrate National Charter School Week May 2-6, 2011
In recognition of National Charter School Week, May 2-6, Governor O’Malley has proclaimed this week Maryland Charter School Week. Across the state, many Maryland Charter Schools will open their doors on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 9-10 am for visiting. In addition, the Maryland State Department of Education will host a display in their main lobby during the week, spotlighting several charter schools. - May 04, 2011 - Maryland Charter School Network
Private High School in Broward, Drama Program Receives Superior Ratings at State Festival
The Sagemont School Drama Production of Dracula received straight Superior ratings in all categories at Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa and has received numerous Cappies nominations. The program is flourishing under the direction of Elizabeth Garrard. Her knowledge and experience has helped the school’s thespian program receive top rankings at competitions this year. - May 03, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Meritnation Launches BBA Test Pack Containing 50 Model Test Papers
Applect Learning System’s educational website, Meritnation.com has recently launched aBBA Test Pack for classes XI & XII. - May 02, 2011 - Meritnation
The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Moyer Academy receives new charter and opens its doors to new students. - May 01, 2011 - The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Mount Carmel School Uses BizWorld to Raise Money for Japan Disaster Relief
On April 28th, four BizWorld companies comprised of sixth-grade entrepreneurs will vie to sell the greatest number of bracelets and donate the proceeds to Japan Disaster Relief. - April 29, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
Highly Anticipated Performing Arts Center to Open May 1 in Camp Hill, PA
The Camp Hill School District and The Lion Foundation will welcome community members in the ribbon cutting and dedication of the newly constructed Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center and new Eisenhower Elementary School. - April 28, 2011 - The Lion Foundation
FreshDirect Extends FreshArt Contest, Calls Young Artists to Sharpen Their Pencils
FreshDirect and The Children's Museum of the Arts (CMA) have extended the deadline of the FreshArt contest to allow more time for eager students to submit their art work for consideration. The FreshArt contest is an initiative to encourage students to create works of art that express the positive... - April 28, 2011 - FreshDirect
Director and Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to Present Strategies for School Success to the Flint Hill Elementary School Parent-Teacher Assoc.
Director and Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to present Strategies for School Success to the Flint Hill 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. - April 27, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Teich Garden Systems to Participate in Longview, "From the Ground Up" Event
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today that Jamie Friedman, President of TGS, will be participating in “Longview, From the Ground Up, Part II” starting at 8:30 a.m. on April 27th at Longview High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. The featured speaker at the event is Will Allen. Mr. - April 27, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
Florida Virtual School’s Shakespeare Festival Goes Virtual
School Uses 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform to Create a Virtual Shakespearean Environment . - April 26, 2011 - 6Connex
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Pencil Porcupine Invention Over Next 2 Years
Dean Z. and Lindsay N., Tennessee residents and inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Pencil Porcupine concept to potential licensees. An innovative improvement to a widely used classroom accessory, the Pencil Porcupine features a... - April 22, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Conceptua Math Adds Quantile Measures to Leading Fractions Program
Conceptua Math has aligned its fractions activities with The Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, by MetaMetrics®, to help teachers match students with curriculum at the right developmental level. - April 16, 2011 - Conceptua Math
Four Free Videos Offer Middle School, High School and College Students Proven Strategies to Improve their GPAs
Deanna Hurn has created a tutoring program that has increased student GPAs by as many as two points in one semester. She is providing highlights of her proven strategies for academic success in a series of free videos. - April 15, 2011 - DHurn Enterprises
Cartwright School District Invests in Summer Reading by Giving More Than 100,000 Books to Students
Continuing its efforts to promote student literacy and encourage reading over the summer vacation, Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Ariz., is investing in summer reading by giving more than 100,000 books to its 18,000 students. Students in each grade level, from Kindergarten through grade 8,... - April 13, 2011 - Capstone
A New Book, "Uncovering the Logic of English," Endorsed by Temple Grandin & Dr. Reid Lyon, Reveals Answers to Teaching Reading More Effectively
The new book, "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis" demonstrates how current reading methods may be ineffective for teaching our future engineers and scientists. These logically minded students need to be taught systematically and provided consistent rules. Author Denise Eide unveils the hidden logic which explains 98% of English words and powerfully demonstrates how this knowledge should be as foundational to our education system as 1+1=2. - April 12, 2011 - PediaLearning
Schedule Set for 2011 Hard 9 National Classic
Premier High School Tournament Features #1 Team in Nation, Saint Francis; 16 Teams from Arizona, California, Florida, Tennessee and Utah to Compete; Field Includes 32 Players Who Have Committed to NCAA Division 1 Programs. - April 12, 2011 - The Office
5th Graders Compete at McNeill Designs' You've Been Sentenced! Word Game for a Possible Role in Endeavor's Final Launch
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students have teamed up with Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF) in a unique competition, where the most creative student will play a role in the upcoming launch of the space shuttle Endeavor. Using the popular You’ve been Sentenced! word game with special space-themed words from the game’s new NASA Space Terminology add-on deck, the students’ most creative sentence will be used as part of the webcast of the shuttle’s final launch. - April 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Head of Grauer School Embarks on Educational Sabbatical
After 20 years of uninterrupted service, Dr. Grauer will journey on a professional and institutional development sabbatical for five months commencing at the conclusion of the spring semester, 2011 - April 11, 2011 - The Grauer School
Sunset Sudbury School Announces “A Taste of Sudbury” Summer Camp Program
Broward County progressive, K-12 private school offers children ages 5-13 the opportunity to experience self-directed learning in a community environment with no teachers. - April 10, 2011 - Sunset Sudbury School
San Diego Museum of Man Hosts First 5K Run to Support Monarch School and Educational Programs Promoting Racial Acceptance
On Saturday, April 9, the San Diego community will rally, rain or shine, to run in the San Diego Museum of Man’s first 5K run in Balboa Park in memory of long-time SDMoM trustee and Monarch School volunteer Alan Jaffe. The 5K run will be followed by the American Anthropological... - April 09, 2011 - Monarch School
New PE Reaches Every Student
Sierra Vista Jr. High School Shares Nationally Recognized Physical Education Program - April 08, 2011 - Exergame Fitness
Smooth USA USA Introduces the KinderPals
Smooth Sportswear introduces the KinderPals. The cute critters of Alisar School’s kindergarten that are So excited to graduate that they Never take their graduation caps and gowns off. - April 03, 2011 - Smooth USA
A New Book for Children on Social Sharing: "Social Sharing Is All Around Us," by Maureen Mihailescu
Windsurf Publishing LLC announces a new book about social sharing for young children by Maureen Mihailescu, that describes and teaches the ways children share, interact, cooperate, and play with one another. Created for children with social needs. - April 01, 2011 - Windsurf Publishing LLC
NeuroNet Learning to Release Early Learning Software Program
NeuroNet is a leader in movement-based learning programs designed to help children develop language processing and motor skills. - March 31, 2011 - NeuroNet Learning
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Partnership with Elmer’s
Teachers Can Now Apply for Elmer’s Teacher Toolkit Grants to Conduct Classroom Projects The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, is introducing a new... - March 27, 2011 - Kids In Need Foundation
National FFA Foundation Secures Funding from CSX to Continue Growth, Success of Sequential National Agricultural Education Curriculum
CSX recently pledged nearly $700,000 to the National FFA Foundation for the sponsorship of a variety of FFA programs, including the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. - March 23, 2011 - National FFA Organization
College For Every Student Presents: The Hall Pass Tour
On April 1, 2011, College For Every Student (CFES), a nonprofit organization committed to helping underserved youth prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college, launches The Hall Pass Tour, a series of after-school concerts designed to support the advancement of education through music. - March 22, 2011 - College For Every Student
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to Speak at the 6th Annual Special Education Conference
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to speak at the 6th Annual Special Education Conference sponsored by the Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center. - March 19, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
New Parkland Preparatory Academy in Streamwood Sets High Standard as Therapeutic Day School
Children diagnosed with cognitive, emotional and/or health problems often require a special education program to meet their needs. In these cases, it’s important to get referred to the right school - one that can integrate the child quickly into its program regardless of the time of year and... - March 19, 2011 - Parkland Preparatory Academy
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School Students Clip Box Tops for Education
Students of DGK Parochial School in Brooklyn are asking the community to help them reach their goal of 10,000 Box Tops by June 1st. Box Tops for Education is a nationwide fundraising program for K-8 schools that encourages students to collect Box Tops off a variety of products from breakfast cereals to office supplies. Established by General Mills in 1996, the Box Tops for Education program has helped schools earn more than $340 million. - March 19, 2011 - Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School
Jazz In Your Neighborhood Presents: 7 Singers and One Bass 3rd Concert of Jazz I.N. Series
"7 Singers and One Bass" IntimateLlocal Jazz Concert Benefit in Support of The First Friday Club. www.firstfridaymusicclub.com. - March 16, 2011 - Jazz I.N.
Enslow Publishers Inc., Announces the Release of the Final Book in the Hannah Pritchard Pirate Trilogy
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the fall release of the third title in the Hannah Pritchard trilogy, "Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold," chronicling the exciting adventures of the fictional character Hannah Pritchard. - March 16, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Students from All Over the World Study at an American School Created by Nacel in Paris
Notre-Dame International High School provides international students coming to France for their studies with an American High School curriculum taught by American and French teachers. The student body of this American school is international, including European, American (both North and South), Asia, African and Middle Eastern students. The school has been created following a cooperation between the French school Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux and Nacel. - March 16, 2011 - Nacel International
Silent Vuvuzelas and a Green Mouse Drumming
The vuvuzelas have been silent. But wait a minute. Chester has arrived in South Africa making his own noise, winning friends with his colorful Congo drum and spreading the message of concern for the environment. Chester is a fictional character in “Chester goes to Africa” whose habitat... - March 15, 2011 - Leyland Hazlewood