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Joetta Clark Diggs’ Senior Olympics Held at The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch Members Participate in Senior Olympics - June 20, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Admiral Farragut Academy Aviation Program to Add and Implement AOPA's New Aviation STEM Curriculum
Admiral Farragut Academy, a private boarding and day school for PreK-12th-grade students, has been offering Aviation courses since 1987. What began as an elective, became a full Aviation Program in 2007 with Private Pilot license training for students in 9th-12th grade at an additional cost. This year, Farragut joins 69 other schools and adding the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (AOPA) high school aviation science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. - June 14, 2018 - Admiral Farragut Academy
Time to “Waterproof” Kids Through The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming. - June 12, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual K-12 School is Being Offered by the Elite Preparatory Academy with a Grant from New Jersey Chinese Community Center
An agreement has been reached between the New Jersey Chinese Community Center and the Elite Preparatory Academy on June 6, 2018 to provide Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual, K-12 education to parents and students in the U.S. First day of school is scheduled to start on September 4,... - June 08, 2018 - Elite Prep
Summer Vacation Can Provide Opportunities to Enhance K-12 Education
A summer enrichment program can transform the vacation period into a learning and fun-filled time for students, because they get an opportunity to learn, while still having plenty of time for their vacation recreation. Growing Stars’ summer programs help children to add depth to their school studies in the upcoming academic year. - June 07, 2018 - Growing Stars Inc.
One Early Education Group Announces Its Community Day
One Early Education new Wollert’s Long Day Care facility is viewed as the new standard for childcare facilities in Australia. One Early Education recently held its ONE Community Family Open Day, which was the first of a series of community focused initiatives being planned by the childcare innovators. - June 07, 2018 - One Early Education Group
Focus on Building Strong Families, the Turlock Family Resource Center to Host a Community Car Show, June 2
Aspiranet’s TFRC offers individual family support, child development courses, parenting education, school readiness programs to support the health and well-being of Turlock families and the community. - June 02, 2018 - Aspiranet
Orange County Preparatory Academy Announces New Principal
After a six month search, the Orange County Preparatory Academy (OCPA) Governing Board and Charter School Associates are pleased to introduce Jeff Higgins as the new Principal. Jeff comes to OCPA from nearby Arbor Ridge K-8 School in Orlando where he served as Assistant Principal. Taking the helm... - May 31, 2018 - Charter School Associates
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Starts Construction on New Gym
The Allentown charter school plans to have construction of its new gymnasium completed by December 2018. - May 31, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Former Michigan Superintendent to Lead Bell Creek Academy
Charter School Associates has selected former Michigan Superintendent, Dr. Chris Hammill, as the next Principal of Bell Creek Academy (BCA). Dr. Hammill replaces Dr. Margaret Fahringer who is moving to an Area Director role within the company. Dr. Hammill has an extensive leadership background,... - May 29, 2018 - Charter School Associates
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Celebrates Founders’ Day
The annual Founders’ Day celebration will be held at the Allentown charter school on June 1. - May 29, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
70+ Local Businesses Recognized for Investing in Individuals with Special Needs
The Exceptional Children's Foundation recognized over 70 businesses who partner with the entrepreneurial non-profit to create a lifespan of opportunities for children, students and adults with developmental disabilities, including educational and job placement programs. - May 27, 2018 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark
Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is the Second Fastest Growing Company in Southwest Missouri
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® is recognized as the second fastest growing company in Southwest Missouri for the second year in a row by the Springfield Business Journal. The Springfield Business Journal’s Dynamic Dozen list honors the 12 fastest growing companies in... - May 26, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Give Presentation on Women & Leadership in Special Education as Part of the Ongoing Eluma Webinar Series
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Kerry Weir, Ph.D. will partner to present a webinar entitled, "Insights from Women Leaders in Special Education" as part of the eLuma Webinar Series. This presentation will provide research and insights on female leadership in special education, as well as practical strategies for better meeting a wide array challenges. - May 24, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Executive Education Academy Charter School Foundation to Host Golf Fundraiser at Iron Lakes
The Allentown charter school foundation will be raising money to support the school’s more than 1,200 students. - May 23, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Launches New Website
The brand new website for EEACS highlights the school’s varied programs, community impact, and enrollment process. - May 23, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Essex Paint and Sip Opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar in Essex Village, CT
Essex Paint and Sip opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar nestled in Essex Village, CT. Listed in 100 Best Small Towns in America, Essex is a ship building legacy and home of the famous Griswold Inn, Black Seal, and Essex Steam Train. Artisans, boutiques, marinas, and kayak launches adorn the well... - May 19, 2018 - Essex Paint and Sip
Five Fresno Foster Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood Will Receive Furniture for Their First Apartments Donated by Ashley HomeStore, in Partnership with Aspiranet
Foster teens face far more obstacles than their non-foster peers: 35% of foster teens end up in the prison system, while only 50% graduate high school. 40% of transitional aged youth (ages 18-21) are homeless and living on the streets (according to the California Community Colleges Student Mental... - May 19, 2018 - Aspiranet
One Early Education Group Announces Its New Childcare Centre at Wollert
One Early Education Wollert is One Early Education’s latest facility and is part of a growing stable of centres planned across Victoria. One Early Education Wollert is currently taking infants 6 weeks onwards, through to toddlers, pre-kindy and kinder, right up 5 years old. - May 17, 2018 - One Early Education Group
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - May 15, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Foster Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood Will Receive Furniture for Their First Apartments Donated by Ashley HomeStore, in Partnership with Aspiranet
Foster teens face far more obstacles than their non-foster peers: 35% of foster teens end up in the prison system, while only 50% graduate high school. 40% of transitional aged youth (ages 18-21) are homeless and living on the streets (according to the California Community Colleges Student Mental... - May 12, 2018 - Aspiranet
Vik Ghai Joins Child Advocates’ Board of Directors
Monte Sereno resident Vik Ghai, Co-Founder, CTO, and Board member at Quantum Secure, part of HID Global has joined the Board of Directors at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. Vik brings a wealth of business and technology experience to Child Advocates. As an entrepreneur, adviser, and investor in... - May 11, 2018 - Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Celebrating Foster Care Month - Valencia Family Answers the Call, Giving Teenage Girl a Safe Home
Aspiranet partners with families to provide support through foster care and adoption to help ensure success at home, at school and in the community. - May 11, 2018 - Aspiranet
PikMyKid Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist for Best Emerging Education Technology Solution for Administrators
PikMyKid earns prestigious industry recognition. - May 11, 2018 - PikMyKid
PikMyKid and D-Prep Join Forces to Host School Safety Workshop
PikMyKid is the first and only comprehensive school safety platform of its kind on the market today. It has sparked a whole new conversation on the way school safety is handled. - May 10, 2018 - PikMyKid
National CACFP Forum Celebrates 50 Years of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The CACFP is a federal child nutrition program that serves 4.4 million children healthy meals every day and the National CACFP Forum is inviting the entire community to celebrate. - May 09, 2018 - National Child and Adult Care Food Program Forum
Free HealthEASE Community Presentations at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Offers Community Presentations During Older Adults Month - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Shorecrest Junior Selected as St. Petersburg Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan
Shorecrest junior Olivia Olson is one of three St. Petersburg area students selected to be a Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan on behalf of the City of St. Pete. - May 05, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
AlertGPS Uses AT&T Connectivity to Help Keep Mobile Workers Safer
Supporting “World Day For Safety And Health At Work” and Bringing Awareness to the Risks Faced by Mobile Workers - April 30, 2018 - AlertGPS
CANO State Preschool is a Proud Partner in Quality Start OC
CANO has a 4-star rating with Quality Stars, offering its enrolled children promotion of the highest quality of early learning through assessments and staff professional development. - April 30, 2018 - CANO State Preschool
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
Budding Filmmakers at The International School of Los Angeles Win Grand Prize in Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Video Contest
From more than 800 submissions, an entry from Ming-Wei Fasquelle ‘20 and Mwi Epalle ’20 at the International School of Los Angeles has won grand prize in the annual Speak Truth to Power Video Contest. - April 24, 2018 - International School of Los Angeles
Shorecrest Closes Arts Week with "A Chorus Line"
PK-12 School Tradition Dedicates an Entire Week to Art Education. - April 20, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Santa Fe Christian School's Baseball Team to Play at Petco Park April 21; Looking Back to Two Alumni Playing Baseball at the University of Southern California
Santa Fe Christian’s (SFC) baseball team will be playing at Petco Park on Saturday, April 21 at 4 pm against Maranatha Christian. Partnering with CIF, Petco Park allows high school teams to play at the park and has since 2008. This is the fourth time SFC has been asked to play in the big... - April 19, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County’s Garden, Outdoor Education and Play Area to Begin Project Execution
After a lot of planning, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County will finally be moving forward with the Community Garden located across the street from their Trenton Community Center. - April 19, 2018 - Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County
Adults Step Up and Speak Out to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
YMCAs promoting child protection during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. - April 18, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts Hires New Artistic Director, Robyn Henderson Keller, to Launch Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts (DAMPA) Conservatory and Academics Program welcomes Robyn Henderson Keller as new artistic director. Keller, a Dallas native and former professional ballet dancer, will lead the new Pre-Professional Ballet Program, designed for ballet students who are... - April 13, 2018 - Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts
Guests Will Experience "A Taste of Philly" with Mayor Jim Kenney at the 38th Annual Elwyn Ball
Philly and the burbs have you covered with winning teams, victories, parades and parties galore. Keep the festivities going with Mayor Jim Kenney, Honorary Chair for the 38th Annual Elwyn Ball. Tickets still available for this champion celebration. - April 13, 2018 - Elwyn
Vital Literacy Program, Experience Corps Bay Area, Faces Funding Gap -- April 29 Recognition Event to Raise Awareness and Funds
Aspiranet’s Experience Corps Bay Area literacy program is facing a critical funding gap that threatens the program’s ability to serve Bay Area students in need. Community members are invited to support and celebrate ECBA’s success at the upcoming “From Readers to Leaders” event, April 29 hosted by GitHub at their headquarters in San Francisco. - April 11, 2018 - Aspiranet
Level Up Village is a Winner for The EdTech Digest Awards Program 2018
A pioneering provider of Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses, Level Up Village (LUV), was selected as one of the winners for the EdTech Digest Awards Program in the 21st Century Skills category. The program recognizes people in and around education for outstanding contributions in... - April 05, 2018 - Level Up Village
Your Sunshine Celebrating Talents and Gifts of Individuals with Disabilities
Join Your Sunshine for Hidden Talents Shine Up 2018 Talent Show. - April 04, 2018 - Your Sunshine
Anthony McCall Named Athletic Director at Shorecrest
After an extensive national search, Anthony E. McCall, Sr. has been selected as Shorecrest's next Athletic Director. McCall, who currently serves as Athletic Director at Montgomery Academy (Montgomery, AL), will begin his duties on July 1, 2018. According to Shorecrest Headmaster Mike Murphy,... - April 04, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
The Gateway Family YMCA Says Prediabetes is a Hidden Risk
Diabetes Prevention Program - April 03, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
StoryTime Me Helps Individuals Turn Their Personal Stories Into Illustrated Children's Books
No longer do children sit by fires listening to the tales and reflective insights of elders. We’re so preoccupied with the daily business of living that we’re forgetting the most important thing we can share with the world - ourselves. Enter StoryTime Me, which transforms individuals' stories into professionally written and illustrated children's books. In a world that needs more wisdom, and in which not enough is being passed down, StoryTime Me offers a fun, easy way to to teach and be taught. - April 02, 2018 - CG Communication & Design
RSI Bank Partners in Support of The Gateway Family YMCA
RSI Bank provides funding for YMCA programs to support the Rahway community. - March 31, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2018 to Host Fundraising Event at St. Petersburg Yacht Club for SailFuture Group Home for Boys
The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2018 will host their second fundraising event, “Sailing into the Future,” on April 10th, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, to raise money for a renovation project for SailFuture Group Home for Boys. The event will be held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club... - March 31, 2018 - SailFuture
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants to Awaken Summer Imagination at Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long. - March 30, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Shorecrest Hosts 13th Annual Relay For Life Event
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host its 13th Annual Relay For Life event on Friday, April 6, 2018. Relay For Life brings communities together to remember loved ones lost, honors survivors of all cancers, and raises money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. - March 30, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School