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Metro Esports Enters Into Historic Partnership with Central Bucks School District (PA) to Facilitate Competitive Esports Leagues
Metro Esports, a suburban Philadelphia digital sports and entertainment production agency is partnering with The Central Bucks School District to provide competitive league play for aspiring gamers. - December 07, 2021 - Metro Esports
WriteTouch Consulting & Kimokeo Foundation Announce a 15-Grant Project Partnership to Create a Cultural Out-of-School Program for Fluent Hawaiian Speaking Youth
WriteTouch Consulting and Kimokeo Foundation partner on a 15-Grant project to create an out-of-school program. - December 06, 2021 - WriteTouch Consulting
Na Lei Wili AHEC & WriteTouch Consulting 90-Grant Project for Funding Expansion and Growth of Hawai’i Health Career Programs
Na Lei Wili AHEC, a community-based nonprofit & WriteTouch Consulting, a premier grant writing agency, join forces to enhance Hawai'i Health Careers Programs. - December 06, 2021 - WriteTouch Consulting
Former Chicago Public Schools Employee Creates Award-Winning STEM Programs Bringing Emerging Technology Into Classrooms: Improves Academic Outcomes and Opportunities
Former CPS employee creates award-winning STEM programming at NextWave STEM. Curricula is aligned with NGSS Grade Band Engineering Technology Standards, Common Core Math and ELA as they relate to the NGSS ETS standards, and ISTE, CSTA and 21st Century Skills standards related to emerging technologies and STEM. Courses include topics such as robotics, artificial intelligence, coding, drones, solar and renewable energy, entrepreneurship, innovation, cybersecurity, 3D modeling and 3D printing. - December 03, 2021 - NextWave STEM
Hello Donor & LeanStream Announce Partnership for Education Fundraising
Hello Donor and LeanStream announced a technology and marketing affiliation enabling schools and school districts to leverage the best of both digital fundraising platforms. - December 02, 2021 - Hello Donor
Silverback Learning Solutions is Now EdPower!
Silverback Learning Solutions is proud to announce its transition from Silverback Learning to EdPower! “This was not merely a course change, but rather a necessary rebirth that involved transitioning from a products-based vendor to a strategic provider of integrated services. Along this journey, we have made significant performance improvements and introduced several new award-winning tools and services to our platform suite,” stated Joe Wallace, CEO of EdPower. - December 01, 2021 - EdPower
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Local Educators
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount of grants and student scholarships awarded since 2015 to over $550,000. The non-profit foundation awards educator grants, annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 throughout... - December 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Preeminent Futurist Claire A. Nelson, Phd., Moderates at HBCU Research and Innovation Week Forum
Clarie A. Nelson, Ph.D., preeminent futurist and author of SMART Futures for a Flourishing World: A Paradigm Shift for Achieving Global Sustainability, engaged audiences about the future of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during HBCU Research and Innovation earlier this week. The five-day virtual event took place from November 15 to 19. Sponsored by notable technology companies such as Google, Deloitte and Zoom along with the White House Initiative on HBCUs. - November 22, 2021 - Dr. Claire A. Nelson
David Blaze Launches New Superhero Book for Kids
"Select Your Superpower" is an interactive adventure for middle graders. Children can become faster, stronger, invisible and can teleport, walk through walls, freeze time and even shape-shift into a marvelous creature. It’s all up to them! - November 19, 2021 - David Blaze
Future Horizons Presents "I Have An Autism Boost!"
"This book can be used to educate a child, and their peers, about the many positive aspects of autism." - Dr. Temple Grandin - November 17, 2021 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Mastery Coding X Lab Midwest
Two pioneers of modern ed-tech partner to empower students to meet tomorrow's challenges through intelligent technology education. - November 17, 2021 - Mastery Coding
Girls Shine in National Active Championship - NacFun
Girl power was on display in NacFun's National Active Championship for the month of October 2021. Out of the 100+ declared winners from various groups, 75% were female students from kindergarten to grade 12. The parent category toppers were female as well. Ms. Simranjit Kaur and Ms. Tharika topped... - November 12, 2021 - NacFun
Equity in Education Grant Provides Invaluable STEM Opportunities for K-12 Students: Requests for Pilot Program Funding Are Available on the NextWave STEM Website
NextWave STEM announces Equity in Education Grant in partnership with Verizon, MES Lighting and TotalTek. The grant may be used to supplement STEM pilot programs offered by NextWave STEM, a TechEd company providing K-12 STEM curricula, equipment and training. To be considered for the equity grant, please go to NextWaveSTEM.com - November 12, 2021 - NextWave STEM
Young Rembrandts Launches Art Kids Rock. Art Kids Rock is Powered by Young Rembrandts and is an On-Demand Drawing Platform.
Art Kids Rock is an on-demand drawing platform designed to provide young artists with all the tools they need to learn and practice lifelong drawing skills. They provide a variety of content including full-length 45-minute Deluxe Draw lessons, 5-minute Quick Draw lessons, and a... - November 10, 2021 - Young Rembrandts
Magic Class LLC Launches New Online Magic Course for Homeschool Students
Magic Class Academy is an online course for ages 10+ that drives students to grow in confidence and creativity through learning and performing magic tricks. - November 08, 2021 - Magic Class LLC
Nonprofit Necessities For Children Announces a New Initiative in SE Florida; Garfield is Set to Teach Online Safety to Youth
This is critical education for youth and teaches 3rd Graders Online Safety. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County schools are encouraged to register for free, prior to November 19, 2021. - November 04, 2021 - Necessities For Children Foundation
Holy Trinity Episcopal School’s Exciting Renovation Project
By emphasizing academic success, spiritual growth, and social responsibility, HTES children have their hearts inspired and their minds engaged daily. The School’s new renovations will help serve that mission even better. - November 03, 2021 - Holy Trinity Episcopal School
Three Exceptional Math Courses for Pre-K to 1st Grade from Super Star by Help Me 2 Learn Company
The Help Me 2 Learn Company announces the completion of a new series of math mini courses for Pre-K to 1st grade. - November 02, 2021 - Help Me 2 Learn Company
Home Base Collaborative Expands Therapeutic Services to Schools
School to Home Connections' comprehensive approach to student success bridges educational gap by including families. - October 29, 2021 - Home Base Collaborative Family Counseling
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Honored as a Woman of Distinction for the Third Quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the third quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. - October 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Hands Off Our Schools Makes Key Endorsements
HOOS Endorses Julie Toal, Phil Hogan, Dan Bennett and Hugo Alves for the New Canaan Board of Education - October 27, 2021 - Hands Off Our Schools
Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants
Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
The Book Fairies to Celebrate 3 Millionth Book Donation with Long Island Nets
After Distributing Its 2 Millionth Book Just Two Years Ago, Literacy Non-Profit Will Reach Another Historic Milestone in Making Books More Accessible to Underprivileged Children - October 21, 2021 - The Book Fairies
A Smarter Way to Puzzle...from Historicons, Educational and Interactive Group Puzzles That Empower Kids Using Overlooked Historical Events - Only Available on Kickstarter
Historicons was puzzled by the lack of diversity in our toys, so they did something. Historicons set out to create one-of-a-kind jigsaw puzzles that celebrate historic events that are often left out of our history books, while also equipping families with tools to guide age-appropriate discussions on diversity and identity. - October 21, 2021 - Historicons
Fathom Will Change the Way Children Read, Learn and Collaborate
A multilingual, interactive, read-aloud web application with assistive reading technologies, integrated learning management system and live chat for remote learning and support. - October 20, 2021 - Fathom Reads
OmeCare and Hillsborough City School District Renew Partnership for Student and Faculty COVID-19 PCR Testing
Partnership helps district ensure safety standards and meet COVID-19 testing protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. - October 16, 2021 - OmeCare
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Public Safety and Police Services Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association... - October 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Illustrated Book Profiles 15 Trailblazing Women with Roots in Iran
This gorgeous book introduces readers (ages 12+) to fifteen incredible women with Roots in Iran. In their biographies, readers will find athletes and artists, scientists and activists, astronauts and authors whose struggles are universal. Yet they persevered. Roots in Iran celebrates the... - October 14, 2021 - Yasmine Mahdavi
Taysha Gene Therapies Adds Popular e-Learning Membership Program “The Lab Rascals Experience” by K-5 Edtech Company Club Lab Rascals to Employee Benefits Package
Club Lab Rascals, the nation’s #1 producer of culturally-inclusive K-5 STEM curricula, on-demand STEM camps and e-learning experiences, has partnered with Taysha Gene Therapies. Taysha is a biotech and patient-centric gene therapy company based in Dallas, TX. Taysha has elected Club Lab... - October 13, 2021 - Club Lab Rascals
Myriad Provisions Continues to Give Back
MPI shows appreciation for those working in education during the pandemic by donating school supplies to a local elementary school deer to an employee's heart. - October 09, 2021 - Myriad Provisions International
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program
Funding will aid in transportation costs and allow nonprofit to expand program to a wider demographic. - October 06, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab
Lakurt D. Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Lakurt D. Harris, of Burton, Michigan, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of motivational speaking. About Lakurt D. Harris Lakurt Harris is the president... - October 05, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
ARDUTIME, LLC Announces the Release of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set. The Set is Now Available for Pre-Order.
ARDUTIME, LLC announces the availability of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set for pre-order. iBrics Education Sets help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in kids 8 and older. iBrics sets deliver fun science learning, through hands-on STEM experiments. - October 04, 2021 - ARDUTIME, LLC
Shorecrest Apple Distinguished School Recognition Extended Through 2024
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School. Shorecrest was awarded the 2021-2024 distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout... - October 02, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NJ MED’s 2021 3rd Quarter Education Rankings Are Out
Back to School in Schools around the world is not the same. - October 02, 2021 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family
STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy
LangInnov Awarded $898,537 from the National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D - September 30, 2021 - LangInnov
Orange Neurosciences’ Digital Therapy Platform is Helping Neurodiverse Students Overcome Pandemic Challenges
A recent study by Stanford University states that reading skills have stalled among students due to school closures, with reading fluency in second and third graders reduced by 30 percent. Students with learning differences have had bigger challenges. ReadON, an affordable, non-pharmacological therapy, improves attention, focus and self-confidence, language barriers and more. - September 30, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman of Flint, Michigan has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 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 to... - September 23, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Teachers2Teachers Global Announces Rebrand
Teachers2Teachers Global, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will change its name to Mathkind. With seven years of exciting growth and sharpened focus, its mission remains to build quality math education programs through collaborative partnerships that drive greater social justice. - September 23, 2021 - Mathkind Global
Sprinturf Installs Its Predator™ Turf System at CBC High School in St. Louis
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has installed its Predator™ premium dual-fiber turf system at Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School in Town and Country, a suburb of St. Louis. For 172 years, the Lasallian Catholic... - September 22, 2021 - Sprinturf
Jenn Cleary Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award
Jenn Cleary and her latest album, All Together Now! Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award. - September 20, 2021 - Jenn Cleary Music, LLC
Two Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Bepler and Forney in Top 1% of US High School Seniors - September 18, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
"Chasing the Silver Lining" is authored by Dr. Livingston Alexander, distinguished President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He drew inspiration for his creative non-fiction work reflecting upon experiences from his childhood as well as other prominent events. To understand Dr. Alexander is to know resilience existed, even during Jim Crow. If Dr. Alexander is not known to you, his new publication is sure to have you remember his poignant words for years to come. - September 17, 2021 - 220 Media and Marketing
Shorecrest Completes Charger Commons
Newest Campus Capital Project Serves Students Across the PK3-12 Community. - September 15, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families
Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Action For Nature Announces 2021 “International Young Eco-Hero Award” Winners.
Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2021 Young Eco-Hero award winners, honoring 25 young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the past eighteen years, the International... - September 09, 2021 - Action For Nature
Fantasy Writer Debuts New YA Novel That Shows Outsiders Can Become Heroes
Adolescence is a time when we want nothing more than to just fit in. Uniqueness can be a liability and a source of torment. Those real-life struggles are on display in Freya Daree’s new young adult series “The DeathReaper.” In the first of the series, heroine Amelie is forced to hide her special powers, until she realizes they may be the only thing that can save her world. A book for everyone that’s ever felt like an outsider, Daree creates a fantastical world full of good versus evil struggles. - September 07, 2021 - Bublish
Humanity First USA 2021 Global Telethon is Presenting #Gifts4Humanity
Globally Humanity First USA is creating awareness of their various human development programs and disaster relief efforts via their Live 2021 Global Telethon on September 5, 2021. Humanity First aims to raise further funds to facilitate more projects as the organization continues to grow rapidly around the world. Event information: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/ - September 07, 2021 - Humanity First USA
Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"
"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing