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Celebrities Put Positive Spin on Living Drug-Free
Naturalhigh.tv is the home of a new online video series where teens can view videos of their favorite athletes and celebrities showcasing what they do for a natural high over drugs and alcohol. This unique and positive approach to drug prevention is a great tool for parents and fun for kids to watch. - April 10, 2010 - Natural High by Sundt Memorial Foundation
Gulf Coast School of Music, Pensacola, FL, Unique Music School, Now Has Fun Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer & Organ Lessons Plus Guitar, Bass, Drum, Vocal Lessons for Age 8+
Gulf Coast School of Music, a unique music school in Pensacola, FL, now offers fun piano, keyboard, synthesizer and organ lessons in addition to guitar, bass, drum and vocal lessons for youth and adult music students in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton. Gulf Coast School of Music’s professional musicians teach piano, keyboard, synthesizer, organ, guitar, voice, drum and bass lessons in a performance-based approach to music instruction: students learn individually and as part of a band. - April 08, 2010 - Gulf Coast School of Music
Biotechnology Text Prepares Today's Students for 21st-Century Careers
Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of "Hands-On Science: Introduction to Biotechnology." This latest addition to the acclaimed "Hands-On Science" series opens the door to biotechnology’s many applications in agriculture, environmental protection, medicine, and manufacturing. - April 07, 2010 - Walch Education
Green Edge Systems Presents UCView Digital Signage Solutions for K-12 Schools
Green Edge Systems presents the UCView Media digital signage Solutions. UCView Media K-12 Signage Solution offers the ideal system to fit the needs and requirements of any school district. - April 04, 2010 - Green Edge Systems, Inc
Out of the Box Events Takes Students on a History-Filled Scavenger Hunt to Madame Tussauds Hollywood
How can we teach high school kids about History without making them roll their eyes in boredom? Wax statues, of course. Out of the Box Events has created a new series of educational scavenger hunts at the world-renowned Madame Tussauds Hollywood. - April 01, 2010 - Out of the Box Events
Race to the Top Winners: Policy Innovators in Education Director Says "No More Business as Usual"
The Education Department’s decision to name just two “Race to the Top” winners “sends a strong message that this administration is not interested in business as usual,” according the director of the Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network. - March 31, 2010 - PIE Network
Get the Complete College Planning Edge at Free Seminar on March 30, 2010 at Verona High School
Parents of high school-aged students are invited to attend this free seminar at Verona High School on March 30, 2010 from 7-9 pm. The seminar, presented by Top-Tier Tutoring and A1 College Funding, will explore college preparation best practices, and ways to finance college without going broke. - March 29, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Kids ‘R’ Kids Co-Owner Podcasts on Choosing a Preschool
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced the release of a podcast discussing the importance of choosing the right preschool for your child. In the podcast, Julie Moye, co-owner of the North Carolina... - March 28, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Pacific Ridge School Upper and Middle School Students Compete, Rank in San Diego Science Olympiad Competition
From Bottle Rockets to Trajectories, Students Presented Visual Demonstrations of Projects on Carlsbad Campus. - March 27, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Finalist in Scholarship Program for Outstanding Black Americans
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that Kristen P. Ziegler has been named a finalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - March 27, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Tutors International Offers Alternative Private Education Solution to Parents Disappointed by School Allocation
Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time private tutors, is offering disappointed parents the opportunity to arrange shorter term contracts with tutors, or form a co-operative with a group of parents to spread the cost of tutoring several children. - March 25, 2010 - Tutors International
Poster Design Competition Awards Talented, Local High School Students Tuition Scholarships to the Art Institute of Jacksonville
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts “Life is Better with Art in it” Poster Design Competition Helps Students Attend College. - March 25, 2010 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
PC Restore Software Implemented on Australia’s Largest School Computer Network by Eye4you Pty Ltd
Australia’s Ballarat High School has become the largest computer network in the country to install the PC restore software HDGUARD, with the product being implemented on a thousand computers at the school by distributor eye4you Pty Ltd. - March 24, 2010 - eye4you Pty Ltd
Exciting Summer Camps Offered by Little Elly Preschool. New Centers in HSR, J.P. Nagar, AECS Layout, Vijaya Bank Layout and Marathahalli.
Little Elly is all the more Exciting this Summer with new locations opening all over Bangalore, Little Elly has more than 16 Branches in Bangalore alone. Exciting Summer Camps are offered at all locations during this Summer. - March 23, 2010 - Little Elly - The Concept Preschool
National Grid and Smallpeice Launch New Work Experience Week for Teenagers
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and UK’s largest utility company National Grid are looking for 14/15 year old (Year 10) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a brand new "National Grid Work Experience... - March 21, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Competes in NCISAA State Championship
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that Matthew Duggins, a junior at the school, competed in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic... - March 19, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Pacific Ridge School Athletic Director Earns Certification from National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Darren Lawlor has served as Athletic Director for Pacific Ridge School since its opening in 2007. Last year, Lawlor partnered Pacific Ridge School with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to establish the core values of teamwork, discipline, respect and goal-setting within the school community. - March 18, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Fighting the Silent Epidemic -- Author/ Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Saban Speaks with Compton Unified’s Whaley Middle School Students
Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves. - March 13, 2010 - EmpowHer Institute
Educational Charity Seeks Teenagers Interested in Connecting with Robotics
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 15-17 year old (Years 11 to 12) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a new ‘Robotic Engineering’ residential course at Staffordshire University from 26th... - March 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
"Max, the Shelter Dog," a Children’s Book Written by Nicole Rivera, Makes Its Debut in the Classroom Teaching Animal Compassion
Nicole Rivera, author of "Max, the Shelter Dog," a children’s story about an energetic and playful pit bull surrendered to a shelter by his owner, continues her mission to help spread the good word about animal compassion. "I originally wrote 'Max, The Shelter Dog' as a way to... - March 12, 2010 - Max P. Productions
Two Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that two students, Nathaniel S. Jones and Stephen T. West, have qualified as finalists in the 2010 National Merit... - March 12, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
7th Annual Maryland Charter School Conference
The 7th Annual Maryland Charter School Conference will be held on Friday, April 30th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn-BWI Airport, (890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Maryland). This conference is an occasion to celebrate charter school achievements, to share best practices and to network. It is an... - March 12, 2010 - Maryland Charter School Network
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Commits to Supporting Federal Standards for Common Core K-12 Curriculum
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) announced today its support of the ‘common core’ federal standards for K-12 schools. Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed today to developing a common core of state... - March 12, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
ER Connect Teacher POS Built on Microsoft RMS - On Display at NSSEA Ed Expo in Orlando Booth #1050
Educators Resource, the leading wholesale distributor of preK-8 learning materials and educational toys set to display ER Connect Teacher POS built on award winning Microsoft RMS at the NSSEA Ed Expo in Orlando Booth #1050. - March 11, 2010 - System Solutions LLC
Parents Trade Uniforms, Voice Opinions, and Help DeKalb Schools with Launch of New Site
DeKalb County residents join together to launch DonationForEducation.com -- a community networking site for students, parents, teachers and others to gather and share resources to better DeKalb County Schools. - March 11, 2010 - Donation For Education
Free SAT -All 11th Grade students - The School District of Palm Beach County - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce that all 11th grade students in the District will be given the SAT (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test/Scholastic Assessment Test) free of charge on Wednesday, April 14th. Through a partnership with the College Board, Palm Beach County... - March 09, 2010 - The School District of Palm Beach County
Michigan Member Receives National Award
The Michigan Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is pleased to announce that a Michigan member, Jennifer Smith, has won The International Dyslexia Association’s 2009 Remy Johnston Award. The Remy Johnston Certificate of Merit recognizes a young student with dyslexia who is a... - March 06, 2010 - The Michigan Branch of the IDA
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Presents "Ernest in Love"
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a pre-K through 12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that the high school’s drama department will present the musical “Ernest in Love” on... - March 05, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Pacific Ridge School Ninth Grade Students Exercise Best Practices in Public Speaking at Third Annual Oratory Contest
Independent School in Carlsbad, Calif. Names Finalists of Formal Speech Presentations. - March 05, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Tutors International Seeks Exemplary Tutor for Full-Time Private Tutoring Role in Amman, Jordan
Tutors International is in the early stages of recruitment for an extraordinary full-time tutoring role available in Amman, Jordan. The role involves extensive academic and also emotional support of a bilingual student, requiring a trustworthy, experienced tutor. - March 02, 2010 - Tutors International
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre at P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen School
Students taking Brooklyn Children's Theatre after school children's musical theatre class at P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen’s School in Brooklyn gear up for their Bollywood style musical performance scheduled in May 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
CommLab India Partners with e-Learning for Kids to Develop Free Online Courses in MS Office for Children
CommLab India (www.commlabindia.com) has partnered with a global non-profit foundation, e-Learning for Kids (www.e-learningforkids.org), to design and develop free online courses in MS Office for kids. All these courses will be provided through the e-Learning for Kids portal. - February 25, 2010 - CommLab India
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts Night of the Arts
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a pre-K through 12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the school will host a Night of the Arts (NoTA) on Thursday, March 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of... - February 24, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Broward County Students and Parents Get Valuable Tips at Free Seminar Presented by SAT Preparation Group and College Counselors in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, teamed with International College Counselors to share valuable information at the free “Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar” with a group of Broward County high school students and parents. They educated attendees on achieving top scores on the SAT and how to choose, apply for and afford the best college for the student. - February 14, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Students Voting to Win a Free High School Prom
High school students are doing more than homework on school computers these days. Look closely and you may see juniors and seniors at thousands of schools nationwide voting online in hopes of winning a free prom for their school in Stumps Proms Across America Contest. This is the second year that... - February 14, 2010 - Stumps Prom and Party
SAT Tuition Provider, Tutors International London, Offers New US College Application Support Service to Help UK Students Apply for American Universities
Tutors International London, a specialist provider of SAT tuition for students in London applying to American universities, has launched a new college advice service, designed to support students and families through the US College application process. - February 10, 2010 - Tutors International
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Named One of Triangle’s Top 25 Nonpublic Schools
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a pre-K through 12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that the school has been named one of the Triangle’s top 25 nonpublic schools in Triangle Business... - February 05, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc. is Going Green & Stands to Save Over $40,000 Annually Through Energy Efficiency Program with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc., located in St. Petersburg, Florida, announced today that it is contracting with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, to implement a $268,000 comprehensive energy efficiency program, including solar hot water heating for SPCHS. - February 03, 2010 - Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
Tutors International to Launch Sister Company TI Journeys, Offering Unique Gap Year Programmes and Residential Courses for Students Applying to University
Tutors International has announced plans to launch a sister company called TI Journeys, offering unique gap year courses and residential courses for students applying to universities that require evidence of exemplary extracurricular activities. - February 02, 2010 - Tutors International
Visions In Education K-12 Charter School Wins "Best of the Best" in Northern California Russian Community
Visions won in the "best of the best" in the category of education. - January 28, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Visions In Education K-12 Charter School to Host "Why I Like Visions" YouTube Video Contest
Visions In Education Charter School is announcing its "1st Annual "Why I like Visions" YouTube video contest. - January 28, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Specialist SAT Private Tuition Provider, Tutors International London, Expands Range of SAT Tuition Services to Families with New Consultation Service
Tutors International London, a specialist provider of private SAT tuition for students in London who wish to apply to American universities, has expanded its range of SAT tuition services in response to requests for more information and support during the US university application process. The SAT... - January 27, 2010 - Tutors International
Tutors International Cancels Private Tutoring Contract with Student Due to Suspicions of Cheating
Tutors International has canceled a substantial private tutoring contract with a university student in their final year when suspicions of cheating on their dissertation were raised by the tutor - January 25, 2010 - Tutors International
SAT Prep Courses in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio by A+ Advanced Learning Center a Boon for Younger Students
SAT classes in Mason, OH have been filled by what some would call unlikely candidates in a group of middle school students. These students' PSAT and SAT preparation program, started in January by Michael DiSalvo, MA eq and Madhu Sanakari, MBA, has become a new way of thinking about academic achievement in today's competitive world. - January 20, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
East and West Collaborate to Open Elite SAT Preparation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Center has opened its new location in Mason, OH, forming a team of Michael DiSalvo, MA eq (specializing in Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Writing) and Madhu Sanakari, MBA (specializing in Mathematics). The two have formed an impressive duo that has been able to raise students' scores into the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT. - January 16, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
Wintry Conditions Bring Large Numbers of Secondary School Students Online in UK & Ireland
ALISON the world's leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills is reporting a significant increase in the number of secondary school learners registering on its website. Availing of the opportunity created by the inclement weather, learners are logging on at www.alison.com and acquiring new or additional skills through the free online courses on the site. - January 16, 2010 - ALISON
Sagemont, a College Prep in Broward, Helps Students Go the Extra Mile in Planning for the Future
Sagemont offers students the opportunity to experience a taste of life in the real world before graduation. The Academic Internship Program provides students an edge in choosing a future career path. - January 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Presents “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar,” Free to Broward County Students and Parents in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, is partnering with International College Counselors to present “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar”, free to... - January 10, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Tutors International, Providers of Private Tutors for Home Schooling, Supports Government Registration and Offers Help to Homeschooling Families
Tutors International has spoken out in support of government plans to register home schooling families in the UK, and outlines plans to help families with the registration process. - January 07, 2010 - Tutors International
Sign Language & Technology Curriculum at the Learning Experience Child Development Centers
The Learning Experience Child Development Centers Inspired ideas for an Innovative World The Learning Experience Child Development Centers take strides as a leader in early childhood education, from infant/toddler through Preschool age curriculums. Below are two additional educational modules... - August 28, 2009 - The Learning Experience