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Coworking Space with Onsite Childcare to Double in Size as Work-from-Home Parents and Entrepreneurs Seek Out Alternative Solutions to Work-Life Balance

Play, Work or Dash®, LLC, a coworking space with onsite childcare located in Tysons, Va., will celebrate its second anniversary by more than doubling its current location in response to the increasing demand of parents searching for a way to balance work and/or entrepreneurship with their... - November 16, 2017 - Play, Work or Dash

Toronto’s Makerkids Winner of the TELUS Pitch Small Business Competition Community Impact Award

MakerKids is the winner of the 2017 TELUS Pitch small business Community Impact Award, which includes $10,000 and an additional $10,000 to donate to a charity of choice, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). MakerKids leverages technology through teaching coding, robotics and Minecraft to empower children to be creators, not just consumers. - November 16, 2017 - MakerKids

Shorecrest Junior Walker Willis Earns National Scouting Conservation Award

Shorecrest junior Walker Willis has earned the prestigious Boy Scouts of America William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for his restoration and conservation project "The Native Classroom." The national award, known within Scouting as "an Olympic Medal Bestowed by the Earth," is a... - November 16, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Pequannock Skatepark Receives Endorsement from Pequannock Township Coalition

At the November 7th 2017 Pequannock Town Council Meeting, The Pequannock Skatepark Project received an endorsement from the Pequannock Township Coalition. Here is the full statement: "The Pequannock Township Coalition, a task force of the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, was... - November 13, 2017 - Pequannock Skatepark Association

Youth Volunteer Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA

Laurence Manalo named 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year for his dedication, engagement and support of children at The Gateway Family YMCA. - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Wellness Center Branch YMCA Completes Expansion

The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Expansion Completion Open House - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Wants You to Take a #SelfieWithSomeoneNew

Social Media Initiative Aimed at Bringing People and Communities Together Launches in Support of “For a better us.” Campaign - October 31, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign

YMCA Offering Fundraising Tickets to Tony Danza: Standards & Stories - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Hawker Pacific Aerospace Recognized for Partnering with ECF to Employ Adults with Developmental Disabilities

In honor of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), the California Disability Services Association recognized Hawker Pacific Aerospace for partnering with Exceptional Employment Solutions for hiring 12 adults with special needs, trained and supported by the Exceptional Children's Foundation. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Culver City Recognizes Dr. Scott Bowling for His Exceptional Leadership

October is Disability Awareness Month in the City of Culver City. As part of the local celebration, Dr. Scott Bowling, President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), was recognized for his leadership in creating an inclusive community for individuals of all abilities. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

$10,000 LAUSD Library Makeover Awarded to Short Avenue Elementary

Neighborhood School Wins $10K Summer Reading Challenge + Author Visit - October 28, 2017 - Short Avenue Elementary School

Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA

Join The Gateway Family - October 26, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Indira Lakshmanan Kicks Off Willis Leadership Lecture

Indira Lakshmanan, Washington columnist for The Boston Globe and the Poynter Institute's Newmark Chair for Journalism Ethics, kicks off the 2017-18 Willis Leadership Lecture at Shorecrest Preparatory School. She addresses the 9th-12th grade Shorecrest Upper School Monday, October 23 in her talk,... - October 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

20 Year Celebration to Honor Community Organizations, Activists and Toast to Success

Positive Growth Inc. Celebrates 20 Years with Jazz and Comedy. Positive Growth Inc. will host an award ceremony on Nov. 3 to mark its 20th anniversary. The ceremony will be located at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur, GA. The ceremony will showcase the organization’s years of service within the community and the importance of improving the lives of families. - October 18, 2017 - Positive Growth Inc.

2 Years’ Adventure to Uganda to Help Street Children

Alongside Africa, a Folkestone based non-profit organisation run by volunteers, has embarked on a 2 year mission to Uganda to establish the Amasiko Halfway House for Ugandan street children. They have erected a 240 square metre structure that will be used as a transitional home for the street... - October 18, 2017 - Alongside Africa

The Gateway Family YMCA Healthy U Programs Combat Childhood Obesity

The Y wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits can help reduce childhood obesity. - October 17, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y

The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Kids After School - October 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County to Participate in the Rothman Institute’s Trenton Half Marathon

Run for Club Kids will take place on October 28, 2017 as part of the Trenton Half Marathon to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County - October 13, 2017 - Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County

Little Graces Childcare Centre is Going to Conduct "Nutrition Week" Event

Little Graces Childcare Centre is going to conduct an event called “Nutrition Week” starts from October 16th 2017 to October 20th. 2017. Book now. - October 06, 2017 - Little Graces Childcare Centre

eLuma Online Therapy Announces Telepractice Consultation Program

With the growing shortages of clinicians and therapists in special education, more and more schools and districts are looking to teletherapy providers to fill related service gaps to meet student needs & maintain legal compliance. Although teletherapy is growing in popularity, it is still relatively new and many practitioners remain largely unfamiliar with how it works. eLuma is providing free telepractice consultations for therapists considering taking their services online. - October 05, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy

Our Lady of Lourdes 33rd Annual Fall Festival

Who: Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Catholic Church What: Annual Fundraiser – Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival The three-day Our Lady of Lourdes Festival will feature entertainment, thrill rides, kids rides, delicious international food booths, bingo, games, baked goods, homemade gifts, live... - October 05, 2017 - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Youth Leadership Pinellas Selects Shorecrest Junior Will Newton

Shorecrest junior Will Newton has been selected for the Youth Leadership Pinellas (YLP) Program for the 2017-18 school year. Founded in 1998, Youth Leadership Pinellas is a series of interactive days designed to educate high school teens on community resources and issues, develop an excellence in... - October 05, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

10 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, five seniors were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the top 3% of approximately 1.6 million juniors: Samuel Benjamin, Adrianna Linn, Will Martin, Shannon O'Shea and Casey Reich. - September 28, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Mini University Announces Its Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Fiscal Year 2018

Mini University announces sponsorship of the USDA-funded CACFP. List the name and address of the institution’s participating sites: Mini University-Montgomery County: 40 Vista View, Dayton OH 45402; Mini University-Wright State University: 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton OH 45435; and Mini... - September 28, 2017 - Mini University

Anton Dowls Announces the Start of His Campaign for Alief Board of Trustees for the Position 6 Seat

Anton Dowls is and has always been devoted to people and his community. That’s what makes him the best choice for the Alief ISD Bard of Trustees. With 25 years of experience working with people across many different industries, and constantly seeking to provide positive change in the lives of... - September 23, 2017 - Anton Dowls for Alief ISD Trustee POS 6

Big Dreams for Bergen County Dancers

Local Bergen County dancers from Nunnbetter Dance Theatre accepted to prestigious ballet intensives around the country. - September 22, 2017 - Nunnbetter Dance Theatre

Businessman, Author, and Advocate for the Disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen to Speak at Shorecrest October 10

Businessman, author, and advocate for the disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen will visit Shorecrest Preparatory School Tuesday, October 10 for a special community presentation. JB will share key takeaways from his new book “Taking Your Place at the Table.” The presentation begins at 10am in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. A book signing will immediately follow in the theatre lobby. - September 21, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Announcing eLuma’s All-Inclusive Telehealth Curriculum Platform - Content, Lesson Planning, Apps, Assessment

School district special education programs all over the country are facing a similar challenge: How do we bring high-quality therapy and mental health services to our students without sacrificing quality? Live, online speech therapy, online occupational therapy, and online mental health services are a great solution. eLuma has released the latest update to their industry leading platform so special education teams everywhere can access the best telehealth services available. - September 19, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy

YWCA Tampa Bay to Host “Women of Color Leading Change” Event for Annual Stand Against Racism Campaign

YWCA Tampa Bay will host “Women of Color Leading Change,” an event that will celebrate women of color from various sectors and explore solutions to the barriers women of color face. This event is the focal point of YWCA Tampa Bay’s signature annual Stand Against Racism campaign. - September 16, 2017 - YWCA Tampa Bay

Holy Child Academy Names Two New Board Members

Holy Child Academy announced the addition of two new board members. Rev. John W. Swope, S.J., president of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, and Vincent Bellwoar, Ph.D., owner and CEO of Springfield Psychological, P.C., have been elected to the Academy's board of trustees. - September 08, 2017 - Holy Child Academy

Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster

Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

BookJane, On-Demand Care Company, Launches New Enterprise Caregiving Platform for Corporate Clients

Care company BookJane is launching their new online platform. With this platform corporate clients can book caregivers easier, faster, and more reliably. - September 07, 2017 - BookJane

Shorecrest and Jack and Jill Inc. to Host HBCU College Fair Sunday, September 17

The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1pm-5pm on Sunday, September 17 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. This free community event will feature college recruiters... - August 30, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk Set for Sept. 23 in Drexel Hill, Pa.

The Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 23 features a USATF-certified course through the tree-lined streets of Drexel Park near Philadelphia. - August 25, 2017 - Holy Child Academy

Appointment of Chief Delivery Officer Intensifies LearningMate’s Commitment to Operational Excellence and Innovation

LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of consulting, specialty content and technology services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Professional and corporate learning communities, announced the appointment of Nachiket Gune as Chief Delivery Officer. As Chief Delivery Officer, Mr. Gune will lead critical... - August 24, 2017 - LearningMate

Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA

Donation Presented to Support Power Scholars Academy at The Gateway Family YMCA - August 23, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA

Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 22, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

eLuma Announces Exclusive Back-to-School Pilot Program for Schools Across the Country; Try Online Speech Therapy Before You Buy

With budget cuts, turnover and staffing shortages, special education departments all over the country are scrambling to provide critical services. eLuma Online Therapy provides innovative solutions to help schools answer these challenges. For the first time ever, the company is offering a pilot therapy program to schools so they can test drive teletherapy before committing to it. Through this program, eLuma hopes to show schools that they can succeed by leveraging technology and innovation. - August 21, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy

Wellness Center Branch YMCA Announces Expansion

The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Wellness Center YMCA at Union Health Park Expands Facility - August 21, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Lessons Launches Updated Swim Lesson Program

Updated lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming. - August 18, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Five Points Branch YMCA Completes Pool Renovations

The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Updates Pool Area of Facility - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Rahway Branch Hosts Art Workshop Series Art Exhibit

The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Partners with Cerebral Palsy League - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Every Child’s Hope in St. Louis County Hosts Its 17th Annual Vehicle Assurance Golf Classic to Support Kids in Need

Join Randy Karraker of 101 ESPN for food beverages, an auction and the chance to win a weekend with a Tesla available. - August 13, 2017 - Every Child's Hope

Local Kids Learn Safety This Summer Thanks to The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs

Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming - August 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Shorecrest Welcomes New Talent to Leadership Team; Danyali, Gillis, Fludd Join Shorecrest Administration

After extensive national searches, Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to welcome three new leaders to the administrative team. Dr. Sherri Danyali will assume the role of Director of The Experiential School of Tampa Bay, Shorecrest’s 3, 4, and 5-year-old program. Michael Gillis joins the... - August 10, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Recent Headlines Within Child Care Services & Elementary & Secondary Schools

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Within Child Care Services & Elementary & Secondary Schools