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Give Children the Gift of Anxiety Coping Skills with My Worry Box
People with anxiety disorders who receive treatment are more likely to lead more productive, healthier lives, according to clinical research. With more than 9.6 million children (13 percent) in the United States afflicted with anxiety disorders, parents and caregivers would be remiss not to teach children anxiety coping skills while they are young. Parents now have an affordable self-help therapy tool called My Worry Box. - September 28, 2010 - Whitney Development Group, Inc.
Kindergarten Teacher Launches Free Site to Introduce Children to Five Different Languages
Chillola.com is a Free Foreign Language Learning Website for Kids. It features English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Children using chillola.com learn for free and enjoy the process. - September 28, 2010 - chillola.com
QA Graphics Offers Schools Interactive Technology for Sustainable Education
Schools can increase their sustainable efforts and promote environmental curriculum with an educational display called the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, which can be used to demonstrate how sustainable features work and show a building’s real-time performance data so that students can see how their actions impact the school’s water and energy use. - September 25, 2010 - QA Graphics
Unique Home Solutions and Indianapolis Colts Build Playground for Local School
Unique Home Solutions is Central Indiana's largest home remodeling company. As a sponsor of the Indianapolis Colts, Unique is pitching in on a playground build for the first green school in Indiana. - September 25, 2010 - Unique Home Solutions
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Palm Beach Pops and Music Man Serenade IDEAL School Students
Elementary students from 2nd to 5th grade get lessons in science and music from local orchestra. - September 24, 2010 - IDEAL School
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Appointed to Serve on the Board of the Fairfax Partnership for Youth
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, appointed to the Board of The Fairfax Partnership for Youth, a youth-advocacy community organization. - September 24, 2010 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Success for Kids Releases White Paper on Using Social Emotional Learning to Stop Bullying
White Paper, "Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Stop Bullying," stresses the importance of infusing comprehensive SEL curriculum into schools to stop bullying behavior. - September 24, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
MathZee Launches Its First Kindergarten and Pre-K Math Game for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
MathZee, a K-5 math education startup, has launched its first math game for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The game, called Piggy Math, covers math skills like counting, skip-counting, addition, and subtraction. - September 23, 2010 - MathZee
Daily Mind Builders™ Social Studies Honored with 2010 Media of the Year Award by Creative Child Magazine
New title from The Critical Thinking Co.™ wins the 2010 Media of the Year Award in Educational Activity Books Category. - September 23, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Rapport International, LLC Announces Language Translation Contest for High School Students
Rapport International, LLC is hosting a language translation contest for high school students in honor of International Translation Day on September 30. Students can win a $100 American Express gift card by translating a short story into the language of their choice. - September 22, 2010 - Rapport International LLC
Punflay Drops Price on Its Top-Rated Book App, Who Will Rule for the iPad
Who will Rule, Punflay’s popular animated storybook app, can now be downloaded for .99 cents in the app store. Who will Rule is based on an enchanting Aboriginal folk tale about the animals that fought to rule the world, and comes with beautifully hand-drawn illustrations. The app is ideal... - September 22, 2010 - Emantras
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Supports Banned Books Week
Enslow Publishers, Inc. supports Banned Books Week by highlighting their Authors of Banned Books series. - September 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Marine Sciences Consortium Opens New Education Campus
Marine Science Consortium, a marine biology education campus, opens a new Wallops Island, Virginia facility for university, college and high school students. - September 21, 2010 - STV Inc.
A Garden Blossoms at Wooster School
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new garden system at the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. The garden project was spearheaded by Lisa Cohn, a Wooster parent. The Cohns’ children had attended a school when they were younger that had a Teich Garden System and... - September 18, 2010 - Teich Garden Systems
The Money Game Changes the Face of Financial Literacy in America. First Stop… Los Angles, CA.
"The majority of schools in America aren't successfully teaching our youth about money and investing," reports Elisabeth Donati, CEO of Creative Wealth Intl. "My goal is to change this." With the launch of The Money Game® and the one-day Money Game Certification Tour, she... - September 17, 2010 - Creative Wealth Intl. LLC
Ground-Breaking Panel on Youth Risk Online to Kick Off Major International Bullying Conference
An unprecedented full day panel on youth risk online will kick off the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle this November 15th – 17th. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that this many high quality researchers and risk prevention... - September 16, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Sonitrol Tri-County Helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint Go Back to School
Sonitrol Tri-County, Flint's largest locally owned and operated security firm, presents 32 backpacks to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint. This gesture helps some of our community's students defray a small portion of their back-to-school expenses. - September 16, 2010 - Sonitrol Tri-County
Teaching Guide Expands on Book Series Lessons of Compassion and Overcoming Challenges
Barbara Techel, award-winning author and Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC Publisher of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series now offers a free teaching guide to help teachers expand on valuable life lessons her book series teaches. - September 15, 2010 - Joyful Paw Prints Press, LLC
Shonda Schilling to Speak on Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shonda Schilling, wife of World Series pitcher Curt Schilling, will speak about raising a child on the autism spectrum on Friday, October 1, 2010 in Riverton, New Jersey. Her talk will be hosted by Orchard Friends School, whose mission is to serve children with language-based learning differences and educate the community about those differences. - September 12, 2010 - Orchard Friends School
San Elijo Dance and Music Academy Launches Sister Academy in 4S Ranch
4S Ballet Academy to Offer Pre-Professional Dance Instruction in San Diego. - September 12, 2010 - 4S Dance Academy
Teachers Save Hours of Marking with New Language Lab
Schoolshape has released its new Online Language Lab. Early users report students are delighted with the new system. Schoolshape claims that teachers are saving over an hour a week using automatically marked exercises and that students' opportunities for speaking practice have increased by 50%. - September 12, 2010 - Schoolshape
Chatham Township Receives Grant for an A500 Rocket Composter from Sustainable Jersey Funded by Walmart
Chatham School District will set the standard in Environmental Sustainability Chatham School district is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey. These funds will be used to acquire a Rocket Composter. The program “On-Site School Food Composting” will reduce food... - September 09, 2010 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
Grauer School Welcomes Bestselling Author Richard Lederer as Guest Speaker
The Grauer School’s Living Library will host celebrated author and syndicated columnist Richard Lederer as guest speaker for his performance of “An Evening of Language and Laughter.” - September 07, 2010 - The Grauer School
WintheUltimateProm.com Launches Annual $25,000 Giveaway
Contest offers high school students the chance to win $25,000 cash for prom or any other school event. - September 05, 2010 - VERGO Interactive, Inc.
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary, Morrisville and RTP to Implement Hatch® TeachSmart® Learning System
Local Preschools Partner with Hatch® for New Learning System - September 04, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Mirdif Private School Selects Skoolee Student Information System
Mirdif Private School (MPS) has selected Skoolee student information system (SIS), to help implement its strategy to automate their processes and as part of their accreditation process. - September 03, 2010 - White Mountain Technologies
Head Lice No Longer Leaves Parents Scratching Their Heads
Hair Whisperers Educates Parents & Teachers How to Prevent and Check for Lice. SoCal lice removal service expands lice education seminar to include lice prevention tips and hands-on lice check training for parents and teachers. - September 02, 2010 - Hair Whisperers
More Than 150 School Districts Nationwide Turn to K12Translate to Reach English Language Learners and Parents
Leading Provider of Education Translation and Localization Services Meets School Districts' Growing Need for Cost-Effective K-12 Translation. - September 02, 2010 - K12Translate
School Kids in Distressed Appalachian Counties Receive Donated Band Instruments
Marching Mountains recently distributed new and used instruments to seven schools in distressed regions of Appalachia. “There’s a great need in our area for instruments and Marching Mountains is fulfilling that need,” said Jeanette Oldaker, Band Instructor for Harts Middle School... - September 01, 2010 - Millions of Angels
The Free Resource Gives Teachers the Chance to Earn Money for Supplies for Their Classroom
The Free Resource is here to help the education community by giving teachers and students a website that they can utilize for trusted information. The Free Resource would like to give back to the teachers specifically, and help them raise money for their classroom. Each month The Free Resource will give $300 to a lucky teacher to help them buy supplies for their classrooms and students. - September 01, 2010 - The Free Resource
Safety is Key for Third Graders at the IDEAL Elementary School
Third graders at IDEAL Elementary School sworn in for Safety Patrol. - September 01, 2010 - IDEAL School
Punflay Plans to Launch Two New iPad Apps for the Preschool Audience
Punflay, a brand of Emantras plans on releasing two new iPad apps for the preschool audience. Kandy Fish, a 3D animated picture book and Rhymes for tots. - September 01, 2010 - Emantras
Punflay Drops Price on My Numbers (English) iPad App
Punflay recently dropped the price on its popular iPad app, My Numbers, to $1.99. The app can be purchased individually or bundled with Punflay's newly released iPad app, ABC Numbers, which sells for $2.99. ABC Numbers has activities that teach letters and pre- reading concepts, and includes the... - August 30, 2010 - Emantras
Kids ‘r’ Kids of Cary, Morrisville and RTP Launch Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Local Preschools Design “Green” Playgrounds and Implement Recycling Programs. - August 29, 2010 - Kids R Kids
RMCN Employees Reach Out to MISD Students
Continuing a tradition of years past, RMCN Cares, a non-profit organization of RepairMyCreditNow.com's came through again for students of McKinney ISD by providing clothes and school supplies for students at Slaughter Elementary for the first day of school. Employees of RMCN Credit Services... - August 28, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
White Mountain Adds Payroll to the Skoolee Suite
White Mountain Technologies today announced the integration of Payroll as a new software module into its Skoolee SIS (Student Information System) for schools. - August 28, 2010 - White Mountain Technologies
Grade Results Achieves Status as an Official Provider of Educational Services in Tennessee; Aims to Improve Performance and Promote Student Advancement
Tennessee Department of Education Approves Grade Results as Supplemental Educational Services Provider. - August 27, 2010 - Grade Results
Middle School Triplets Are a Triple Threat at Sagemont, a Weston Private School
Sagemont’s Middle School triplets embody the school’s college prep model to strive for top grades, participate in sports and clubs plus engage in community service work. - August 26, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
K12Translate Announces Website Redesign
K12Translate, a Leading K-12 Translation Service Provider, Launches Website Redesign to Offer School Districts and Educational Institutions Even More Languages, Free Resources and Media Features - August 26, 2010 - K12Translate
Edina H.S. Volleyball Launches Fundraising Mall with SupportMall.com
Students, families, alumni and supporters of the Edina High School Volleyball program can now raise funds for the team and save money in their everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to themselves - August 24, 2010 - SupportMall.com
Claudio Cerullo Launches New Summer After School Academic Program
Claudio Cerullo of West Chester University and John Williams of Chenyey University Launch New Summer After School Academic Program for Philadelphia School District Students. - August 24, 2010 - Dr. Claudio Cerullo
Art in Action Completes Cutting Edge Online Art Education Program
Art in Action completes its comprehensive, masterpiece-based online visual arts program with a new series of art lessons aimed at students in middle and high school. The 12 new lessons cover Art and the American Experience. - August 24, 2010 - Art in Action
Award-Winning Frog Dissection iPad App V 1.2 Released in the iTunes Store
After the resounding success of Frog Dissection, the PETA award winning app, Punflay introduces version 1.2 in the iTunes store. The first version of the app received an overwhelming response from the scientific and educational communities. Animal rights advocacy groups such as PETA recognized the... - August 22, 2010 - Emantras
Rohan Woods School Gets an Internet Makeover Thanks to SteadyRain
St. Louis-based Internet strategy, design and development firm, SteadyRain, is excited to announce a successful redesign and launch of the Warson Woods-based Rohan Woods School website. In 2004, SteadyRain and Rohan Woods first worked together to design a successful web presence. The high level of... - August 19, 2010 - SteadyRain
The Grauer School Awarded Prestigious UNESCO Membership
Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, Principal at The Grauer School in Encinitas, announced today the school has been awarded membership in the highly esteemed UNESCO ASPnet for the promotion of quality education. - August 18, 2010 - The Grauer School
Westerville North High School Building Winners in a Partnership with Athletic Scholarship Corporation
School partners with group that will help market student-athletes to universities throughout the nation. - August 17, 2010 - Athletic Scholarship Corporation
DoJiggy Announces Back-to-School “$100-Off” Special for School Organizations
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, announces a Back-to-School special discount of "$100 off" any online fundraising software for schools and school groups from August 16 through September 30, 2010. - August 16, 2010 - DoJiggy
Introducing a New Tool in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity: GetSweaty.com
Introduction of the first video-based website that provides daily physical activity for kids. Free to all users: kids, parents and teachers. - August 16, 2010 - Tenant Mentorship
Thinker Doodles Receives Mr. Dad’s Seal of Approval
Engaging and educational coloring book for 4- 6-year-olds is selected by America’s #1 Web site for Dads. - August 12, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.