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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
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
Free HealthEASE Community Presentations at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Offers Community Presentations During Older Adults Month - 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
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union. - March 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Discover Where Adventure Begins at The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Day Camp Open House
YMCA Summer Day Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Foster VC Kids: Urgent Need of Homes for Children and Teens, Especially in the Cities of Oxnard and Ventura
In Ventura County there are nearly 800 children and teens in foster care, many of whom are in immediate need of a stable and loving home environment. - March 24, 2018 - Foster VC Kids
Camp M.A.T.E.S. 2018 Season Begins
Camp M.A.T.E.S. Now Accepting Applications for Summer Camp. - March 22, 2018 - Autism Academy of South Carolina
Prince William Academy Receives SAIS Accreditation
PWA has received a coveted accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools, in recognition of the quality of its programming. - March 21, 2018 - Prince William Academy
Education Meets Entertainment at 8th Annual Summit Academy Family Expo
Who: Hosted by Summit Academy North and Summit Academy Flat Rock; What: Summit Academy Family Expo; Where: 18601 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, MI; Why: Access to free education and services; When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 am to 2 pm (College Fair: 11 am to 1 pm) - March 15, 2018 - Summit Academy Schools
Gauranga Institute Organized a Six-Day Seminar on "Truly Education"
In the present scenario, where violent incidents are happening not only in the society but also on school premises, many parents are considering not sending their children to school and are eager to find other options for education. It is notable that due to this scenario in the USA and other... - March 15, 2018 - Gauranga Institute
Noodle Factory - Female-Powered Learning Innovators
In celebration of International Women's Day this month, Jam Factory rolls out a series of interviews with women from all walks of life excelling in their roles, and bite-sized learning for those who aspire to do the same. Noodle Factory's bite-sized learning solutions allows users to accelerate their learning opportunities and stay ahead of the curve in the marketplace. - March 14, 2018 - Noodle Factory
eLuma and Former CEC President Partner to Present Webinar on Due Process
eLuma Online Therapy and Jerry Hime, a former president for the Council for Exceptional Children, will partner to present a webinar entitled, “A Special Educator's Guide to Due Process & 504 Hearings.” The webinar will address one of the most troubling topics in all of special education: compliance-related legal action. - March 13, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Holy Child Academy Presents "Seussical Jr."
Holy Child Academy in Drexel Hill, Pa., presents “Seussical Jr.,” a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, March 16 and 17. "Seussical Jr.” brings together all of Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters including Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat. Performances are Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - March 11, 2018 - Holy Child Academy
Education Without Walls Names Theresa McSpedon as Director of Operations
Education Without Walls, the innovative educational organization, today announced that Theresa McSpedon of Gaylordsville, CT has been named their Director of Operations. Ms. McSpedon comes to Education without Walls after a 30-year career in management and executive roles in the technology sector, specializing in start-ups. - March 10, 2018 - Education Without Walls
Revised - ECF Earns $100,000 Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
The S. Mark Taper Foundation, founded in 1989, is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people's lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in our communities. They awarded ECF their 2017 foundation grant for the Early Start Program. - March 08, 2018 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Free Santa Ana Preschool Rated Highly by Low-Income Families
CANO State Preschool offers free classes & meals with exceptional instruction. Its location, part-time bilingual sessions, and personalized teaching approach appeal to families on a tight budget. - March 08, 2018 - CANO State Preschool
Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2018 to Host Fundraising Event at Rococo Steak for SailFuture Group Home for Boys
The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2018 will host their first fundraising event, “Setting Sail,” on March 8, 2018, 6-8pm, to raise money for a renovation project for SailFuture Group Home for Boys. The event will be held at Rococo Steak located at 655 2nd Ave S, St. Pete. Register at bit.ly/LSPSettingSail. - March 04, 2018 - SailFuture
Three Citrus Park Christian School Football Players Selected to All-State Team
Citrus Park Christian School has three football players that were honored by the Florida Christian Association of Private and Parochial Schools (FCAPPS) as members of its All-State team for the 2017 season. They are Josh Smith, Jared Thompson and Nate Julian. - March 03, 2018 - Citrus Park Christian School
Discover Where Adventure Begins at The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Day Camp Open House
YMCA Summer Day Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - February 22, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Foster VC Kids Program Connects Youth and Caregivers with Local Businesses and is a Timely Boost for Ventura County Economy
Foster VC Kids' “Businesses With Heart” program offers discounts to help children and their fostering families; increases business and builds goodwill in the community. - February 22, 2018 - Foster VC Kids
5 Shorecrest Seniors Advance to National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All five students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of... - February 22, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Little Sunshine's Voted Most Loved Preschool in Colorado Springs
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® was voted the Most Loved Preschool in Colorado Springs in a contest hosted by Hulafrog. - February 17, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Business Woman Receives Springfield's Highest Honor
Mary Bozarth, In-House General Counsel for Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, was selected as Springfield Business Journal's "40 Under 40" recipients. - February 17, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Best Preschool in the Ozarks Since 2009
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® was voted the 2017 Best Preschool in the Ozarks in a contest hosted by Springfield News-Leader, marking the ninth consecutive year Little Sunshine’s Playhouse has received the title. - February 17, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool