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Grauer School Charters Sister School Partnership with Maui Prep Academy
The Grauer School located at 1500 South El Camino Real in Encinitas announced the formation of a sister school partnership with Maui Preparatory Academy in Napili, Hawaii, on the island of Maui. The partnership will promote opportunities for ongoing interaction of administrators, faculty, staff,... - November 20, 2010 - The Grauer School
Kids In Need Foundation is 2010 Recipient of NBC Today Show Toy Drive
The Kids In Need Foundation, a non-profit organization that has distributed more than $300 million in school supplies to low-income students since 1995, is pleased to announce they have been selected as a recipient of the 2010 TODAY Show Toy Drive. This year, the NBC morning show is expected to... - November 19, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
GymSensei® Delivers Benefits of Martial Arts to Kids at Home
GymSensei® is a new program that combines physical fitness and child development into a fun, home-based curriculum for children ages four and up. Developed by award-winning martial arts instructor Jason Huett, GymSensei’s interactive, high-involvement format drawn upon basic principles of... - November 17, 2010 - GymSensei
CFES School-College Partnerships Succeed in Rural Areas
A University of Michigan report found positive outcomes for rural students engaged in the school-college partnerships created by College For Every Student (CFES), a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented students for academic success in college. - November 16, 2010 - College For Every Student
The BizWorld Foundation Announces Education Luncheon Honoring Ron Conway of Angel Investors
The BizWorld Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship, business and finance to children, will host a fundraising Luncheon on Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - November 16, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Explore the Solar System with Author Robert Stanek as He Takes Readers Along on His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville in His 21st Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek has been dreaming of the stars and life beyond our world ever since reading Edgar Rice Burroughs classic “Mars” books as a child, and he’s always wanted to write a book that could inspire children to learn more about the things they see up in the sky from the moon... - November 15, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
“Country School: One Room – One Nation” Film Exploring the Myth and Legacy of Midwestern Rural Schools Set to Premiere
From the producers of the award-winning documentaries “Lost Nation: The Ioway” and “Villisca: Living with a Mystery” - November 10, 2010 - Fourth Wall Films
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Elementary Series on Working Dogs
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, announces the release of its new series, Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane. - November 10, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Rio School District Celebrates Nyeland Acres Center, 4th Annual Golden Heart Award
Rio School District will celebrate the grand opening of the Office of Student and Family Services Nyeland Center and present the 4th Annual Golden Heart Award honoring a dedicated Rio community leader from 4 – 6 p.m., Nov. 18. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The event will be... - November 05, 2010 - Rio School District
TenMarks Launches Free Math Program for Schools
Online, Interactive Practice and Learning Environment is a Perfect Supplement to Classroom Instruction - November 05, 2010 - TenMarks Education, Inc.
UBH Denton Joins with Legends Academy to Offer Educational Opportunity to School-Age Patients
Dallas/Fort Worth Psychiatric hospital, UBH Denton, partners with charter school to ensure school-age patients receive quality education while receiving inpatient mental health care. - November 04, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Language Smarts™ Level D Wins Moonbeam Children’s Book Award
New book from The Critical Thinking Co. ™ earned a bronze award. - November 04, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
A New Generation of Portable Electronic Magnifiers Means Independence for the Visually Impaired
Enhanced Vision Introduces "Transformer USB" – An Intuitive Magnifying Solution with Laptop USB Connectivity. - November 02, 2010 - Enhanced Vision
The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm
Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School
Discover the Small Press with the Big Heart and a Free Children’s Picture Book Program for Schools That Need Your Help and Participation
Reagent Press, www.reagentpress.com, has donated books to schools every year since operations began. In 2007, when Reagent Press started publishing children’s picture books, they launched an official “Books For Schools” program, featuring Robert Stanek’s Bugville Critters. Last year, Reagent Press and Robert Stanek donated about $25000 in books to schools across the U.S. including schools in the Bronx N.Y., Puerto Rico, Guam, and an entire 2nd grade that had never before had books of their own. - November 01, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces New Balance Math™ and More! Series
Does your child do well in math, but struggle with understanding the concept behind the equation? - October 30, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
ThinkAnalogy TM Puzzles A1 Honored with Mom’s Choice Award
New software from The Critical Thinking Co. TM named among the best in family friendly media, products, and services. - October 30, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel Programs Logs 29,505 Hours of Community Service During Summer 2010
Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is proud to announce that its participants and staff have collectively accumulated 29,505 hours of community service around the world during July and August 2010. Volunteering with populations in need is an integral part to a meaningful travel... - October 29, 2010 - Westcoast Connection
Epic Journey Began Fifteen Years Ago by Author Robert Stanek is Coming Closer to a Close with the Publication of His 19th Bugville Critters Picture Book for Children
Robert Stanek quietly developed the magical world of Bugville for 15 years, inspired by the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his animated tales of a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they had, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 19th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 28, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Nov. 10 Visit to Green Garden Elementary in Frankfort, Ill., is Next Stop for RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon has scheduled a visit to the Green Garden Elementary School, 9526 W. Manhattan Monee Road, Frankfort, Ill., on Nov. 10 in order to present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. The balloon crew will... - October 28, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
eAgeTutor Launches Premium Online Tutoring Service, Free Tutoring Provided
eAgeTutor.Com, a premium online tutoring service, launched this week across the country. As part of its initial launch celebration, eAgeTutor.Com is offering a free one hour trial session for any interested student or parent. eAgeTutor provides high-quality, one-on-one tutoring to students in grades 4-12 grades as well as freshman level classes in math, English, and the sciences. - October 28, 2010 - eAgeTutor
Classroom Learning Software YawnBuster Introduces Training Games
Makes it Easy to Add Fun Games for Classroom Sessions - October 27, 2010 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Young Bullies Face a Strong Enemy....Empowerment
Apex NC counseling practice hopes to empower and motivate girls to stand up against interpersonal aggression, cyberbulling, etc.... - October 26, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Fifteen Years of Hard Work and Dedication Pay Dividends for Author Robert Stanek and His Dream of Bugville with the Publication of His 18th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 18th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 25, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Grauer School Students Travel to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Seven Grauer School students recently traveled on a cultural immersion expedition to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, a Sioux Native American reservation. - October 24, 2010 - The Grauer School
Critical Links Partners with ITU (UN Agency) and the Portuguese Government for the eSchool International Initiative
More than 20 countries will benefit from the “connect a school, connect a community” public-private initiative by leveraging Critical Links’ expertise in deploying nation-wide school ICT infrastructure in Portugal. - October 23, 2010 - Critical Links
Child1st Publications Relocates to Gastonia, North Carolina
Child1st Publications recently moved offices to a larger facility in Gastonia, North Carolina in order to accommodate recent expansion. Formerly located in Lincolnton, the company is now positioned just off Highway 85 on South New Hope Road. Child1st has seen unprecedented growth in the past year... - October 23, 2010 - Child1st Publications
Interactive eBook Puts Parents and Students in Control of the College Search, Application and Financial Aid Process
"College Bound - Proven Ways to Plan and Prepare for Getting into the College of Your Dreams" provides the same valuable information independent college counselors charge thousands of dollars for - but for a lot less and in an easy-to-use interactive format. - October 21, 2010 - College Path Publishing
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Teen Holocaust Series
True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust series provides a great resource that can be used for Holocaust curriculum and International Holocaust Remembrance Day connections. - October 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Mathematical Reasoning™ Level E Receives Dr. Toy Best Picks Children’s Products Award
Book from The Critical Thinking Co.™ Among the “Best Picks for 2010” - October 20, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Building Thinking Skills® Level 2 Software Receives Parent Tested, Parent Approved Winner’s Seal
Software from The Critical Thinking Co.TM has earned the coveted PTPA Seal of Approval - October 20, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
SOAR® Learning, Inc. Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
From among thousands of contestants, SOAR® Learning, Inc. of Lake Orion, MI has ranked in the top 3% (#53) in StartupNation.com’s 2010 Leading Moms in Business competition. (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/7992/index.php) Over 709,000 votes were cast in... - October 20, 2010 - SOAR Learning Inc.
Building Thinking Skills Software and Balance Benders Honored
Software, book from The Critical Thinking Co.TM have earned the coveted Seal of Approval. - October 17, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Implementation of SMARTboards Into Curriculum
Kids R Kids of Clayton has installed the TeachSmart® Learning System in its Preschool, Jr. K., and Kindergarten classrooms. This System is the first comprehensive interactive whiteboard software package developed specifically for early childhood. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Family Fall Festival
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton NC will be holding their 2010 Family Fall Festival on Friday, October 29, from 4:30pm - 7pm. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Editor in Chief ®A1 Software Honored with Mom’s Choice Award
New software from The Critical Thinking Co. TM wins gold medal - October 15, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
IDEAL School Students Get Personalized History Lesson
Native American history classes wrap up unit with visit from Seminole and Choctaw tribal representatives. - October 14, 2010 - IDEAL School
Awareity Launches MySafeSchoolZone.com Website
Awareity announced today the launch of a new website at http://www.mysafeschoolzone.com. This redesigned website provides a landing page for Awareity’s education clients and prospects. - October 14, 2010 - Awareity
WintheUltimateProm.com Launches First Weekly Contest
Students will compete to win a Shutterfly Prom Photo Package. - October 13, 2010 - VERGO Interactive, Inc.
Board Chair David Meyer to Receive Grauer School NCPC Award
The Grauer School’s Board Chairman David Meyer has been selected by the Grauer Advancement and Development Committee as the recipient of the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award from the North County Philanthropy Council (NCPC), to be presented at the 23rd Annual Volunteer Awards Luncheon on... - October 11, 2010 - The Grauer School
New Naperville Tutoring Website Helps Naperville, IL Area Students Connect to an Experienced Tutor
Joan Geyer Kaliher of Naperville Tutoring has published a new web site to help even more students be aware of her tutoring services in math, science, reading, writing, test preparation and study skills for improved academic performance. - October 11, 2010 - Naperville Tutoring
Visions In Education Charter School Celebrates Student Success
Visions In Education Charter School invited 950 of their students to an event which celebrated their academic growth on state-mandated tests. - October 10, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Punflay’s Kandy Fish for the iPad available in the iTunes stores
Punflay launched Kandy Fish, the much awaited 3D animated picture book app aimed at the preschool audience. Kandy Fish is first in their series of 3D animated picture books and was released in the iTunes store on October 2. It is now available for download at an introductory price of $.99. The app... - October 09, 2010 - Emantras
Pacific Ridge School Sports Programs, Coaching Staff and Facilities Expand with Growing Student Body
Carlsbad Non-Profit, Independent Middle and Upper School Builds Off-Site Gymnasium for Fall/Winter Court Sports; Expands Coaching Staff with Diverse Backgrounds and Skill Sets - October 08, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Awareity Offers Free TIPS Trial for National Bullying Prevention Month
In coordination with National Bullying Prevention Month, Awareity is offering all K-12 schools a free 30 day trial of TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services). - October 08, 2010 - Awareity
RMC Studios Announces Rapid Music School Expansion Within Union County, NJ
RMC Studios, a Union County New Jersey Music School and Studio, announced today they’ll be expanding and adding schools in Cranford and Warren as well as adding satellite schools in Scotch Plains, Millburn and Short Hills. President, EJ Gaub, said “We’re experiencing tremendous... - October 08, 2010 - RMC Studios
Living History Programs Present Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Seventh Grade Performance Showcase at Ross Global Academy in New York City
Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Educational Showcase this Friday, Oct. 8 at 11 AM Because of recent interest and support of efforts to address bullying in schools, Living History Programs will present a showcase presentation this Friday, October 8th at 11am of Those People : Lessons... - October 07, 2010 - Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs
Success for Kids Releases Statement on the Recent Suicides Resulting from Bullying
Success for Kids believes that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential component of schools’ curriculum to improve student behavior and academic performance. As the first month of the school year draws to a close, it’s important for parents, teachers, and administrators to... - October 03, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
QA Graphics Hosts Free Webinar: Energy Efficiency Education for Sustainable Schools
QA Graphics, an industry leader in the design of energy efficiency education solutions, is hosting a free webinar to show organizations how an educational display can be used to further promote environmental education and improve a building’s resource consumption. - September 30, 2010 - QA Graphics
Viva La Brand is Selected to Launch Earth-Friendly Children's Book
Grammy-nominated harp soloist and the most recorded harpist in the world, Yolanda Kondonassis, retained Viva La Brand to launch her first children's book, Our House Is Round: A Kid's Book About Why Protecting the Earth Matters. - September 29, 2010 - Viva La Brand