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Exceptional Children’s Foundation Announces 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Los Robles Greens (299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA). The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1pm and also feature an awards... - September 05, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Glogster Shakes Up Mobile Learning with New iPad App
The digital learning experts at Glogster, in cooperation with educators around the world, are poised to release the long-awaited Glogster iPad app, built from the ground up for a truly exceptional learning experience. - September 04, 2014 - Glogster
Child Care Associates Names New Co-Directors of Head Start and Early Head Start programs
Child Care Associates broadens management team. - September 04, 2014 - Child Care Associates
Back to School, Back to Fitness at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Open House September 8-14 - September 03, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Extends Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station - September 03, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Promoting STEM in Middlesex County Schools
A very talented group of high school students currently volunteering at the Academy of Robotics and Engineering met to discuss the idea and implementation plan for launching a volunteer group to create awareness about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Woodbridge, Edison... - September 03, 2014 - Academy of Robotics and Engineering
Youngstown Music Awards to Benefit CreativeBridge Coalition
Organizers of the Youngstown Music Awards will share proceeds from upcoming event with music-oriented non-profit. - September 02, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
Kiddie Run Sponsored by The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA presents a Kiddie Run as part of the Union Township Chamber’s Fourth Annual Mayor’s Day Run. - September 01, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Focus Group at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is organizing a focus group for cancer survivors. - September 01, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
CalPac Virtual Charter Schools & the Academy of Arts and Sciences Join Forces
The merger allows the California Pacific Charter Schools to extend their online education program to 11 more counties in California. - August 31, 2014 - CalPac Charter Schools
Sunset Ridge Board of Education and Sunset Ridge Education Association Approve 5-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
Sunset Ridge School District 29 in Northfield, Illinois and the Sunset Ridge District 29 Education Association have reached a settlement on a a 5-year collective bargaining agreement. - August 30, 2014 - Sunset Ridge School District 29
Educational Subscription Box Company Seeks Funding on Kickstarter
Today, LearnGarden Inc, a company who specializes in educational subscription boxes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grades, announced that their Kickstarter campaign has successfully launched. - August 28, 2014 - LearnGarden Inc.
Wevillage Celebrates Opening of New Location Providing Drop-in Childcare to Parents in the Happy Valley Oregon Area
Come celebrate the new Happy Valley wevillage opening. It will be a day full of fun for the kids and membership discounts for the parents. - August 25, 2014 - wevillage
Partners for the Community at The Gateway Family YMCA
Joann Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kinderdance® Partners with Knowledge Universe
Kinderdance International Inc. based in Melbourne, FL. a leader in developmental dance, gymnastics and fitness programs for young children is proud to announce: Kinderdance® has been approved as a 3rd party vendor partner of Knowledge Universe. Knowledge Universe is the largest private early... - August 18, 2014 - Kinderdance International Inc
Freedom Waters Foundation and Pure Naples Host Easter Seals Lily Academy Campers
Freedom Waters Foundation and Pure Naples hosted campers from Easter Seals for sightseeing cruises on the Double Sunshine on August 5th and 6th. Easter Seals provides summer camp programs for children with autism and related disorders through their K-12 schools in Fort Myers and Naples. The mission... - August 18, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Announces School Age Child Care and Camp Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch welcomes Laura Margeotes, School Age Child Care and Camp Director - August 16, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Inclusive, Experiential Social Skills Therapy Programs for Children with Autism
The first social skills therapy facility of its kind in Sandy Springs is offering new innovative Enrichment Preschool options for children with developmental and sensory delays, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as typically developing children. - August 15, 2014 - Learning on the Log
Therapeutic Boarding School for Teens Opens Up "Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry"
The Diamond Ranch Academy theater department opened their most recent production this past weekend. - August 14, 2014 - Diamond Ranch Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Senior Director of Child Development
The Gateway Family YMCA promotes Lisa Yanez to Senior Director of Child Development. - August 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch welcomes Ariel Lev, Membership Engagement Director. - August 13, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA to Invest in New Equipment to Reduce Potential Concussions
On the cusp of the Fall youth sports season, and in step with the constant effort to minimize concussions in football, the YMCA of Austin is investing in significant improvements to provide increased safety in all of its flag football programs. RockSolid RS1 Soft Shell Head Guards will be used at... - August 10, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Winter Haven Montessori Academy Submits Charter School Application to Polk County School Board
On Friday, July 1, 2014, four local moms headed to the Polk County School Board offices in Bartow, full of a mixture of excitement and nerves. Melissa Davis, Katrina Hill, Tasha Keppler and Karen Winningham make up the founding board of Winter Haven Montessori Academy. “We’ve spent the... - August 07, 2014 - Winter Haven Montessori Academy
Utah School for Troubled Youth Holds Recurring Seminar for Struggling Parents
Each month, Diamond Ranch Academy holds parenting seminars to provide expert information and guidance to parents who are struggling with their children. - August 07, 2014 - Diamond Ranch Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA and United Water Partner for the Arts Community in Rahway
United Water presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Child Care Search Website CareLuLu Partners with DC Public Library to Promote Early Literacy
CareLuLu, a free website that helps parents find child care tailored to their family's specific needs, has partnered with the DC Public Library to promote the Sing, Talk and Read (STAR) early literacy campaign. The STAR DC initiative, led by the DC Public Library with support from a variety of agencies and organizations including CareLuLu, shows parents and caregivers how to make singing, talking and reading to their very young children a part of their day, every day. - August 02, 2014 - CareLuLu
A Midsummer Night’s Medley: National Harbor Cruise Raises Funds for Youth Enrichment Program Event Includes Comp Washington Nationals Tickets to New York Mets Game
A Midsummer Night’s Medley – August 9, 2014 a three hour evening cruise along the Potomac and fund-raiser for Powerful Beyond Measure. Cruise includes on-board raffle, wine tasting and Washington Nationals tickets. - August 01, 2014 - Powerful Beyond Measure
Local Child Care Center Opens 3rd Location in Wickliffe; Ceremony Aug 1
Early Steps Learning Center (ESLC) would like to announce the opening of their third location in Wickliffe, Ohio. Since 2003, ESLC has provided educational services in their two Richmond Heights child care centers. Director Angela Barringer shares, “We are passionate about bringing our unique educational approach and child care philosophy to children, and are thrilled to reach Wickliffe-area children now as well." - July 30, 2014 - Early Steps Learning Center
Olympic Triumph at YMCA Summer Camp
More than 700 YMCA campers gathered on Friday, July 25, 2014 to compete in the annual Summer Camp Olympic Day at Texas School for the Deaf. The event lasted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. including the Opening Ceremonies, water slides and activity stations. Olympic Day has been a camp tradition for more... - July 30, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
New Company "Hipp" Places a Personal Touch on Early Childhood Education
An in-home teaching division that makes learning personal again with its featured services. - July 26, 2014 - Halls of Ivy Private Professional
African EduWeek Firmly Establishes the Place of Technology in the Classroom
“It is so worthwhile to come and see what is available in e-learning and classroom technology, it is the only way to move forward,” said Kennia Plaskitt, principal of the Willowmoore High School in Benoni during the SABC Education African EduWeek that took place in Johannesburg earlier this month. - July 21, 2014 - African Education Week
Area High School Students Succeed at Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students attended the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA), June 28 to July 3, 2014, at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, where they gained hands-on experience presenting and debating legislative policy... - July 17, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
The Gateway Family YMCA Selected to Receive LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Implementation Grant
Initiative designed to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families to launch this fall in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County. - July 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Montessory Discovery School Announces Launch of New Website
MDS’s new website offers a new design, easy navigation and comprehensive information for parents looking for pre-school and elementary programs in the Norwich, CT area. - July 11, 2014 - Montessori Discovery School
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to be Guest at African EduWeek’s China Day on Thursday
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will attend a special function to celebrate China Day at the annual SABC Education African EduWeek at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday, 10 July. The event will celebrate Chinese-South African educational and trade exchange and the... - July 09, 2014 - African Education Week
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Eisner Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Eisner Foundation. This grant will provide support for educational and therapeutic services to 190 K-12 students with special needs at ECF’s Kayne Eras School. The Eisner Foundation was started... - July 09, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
African EduWeek Showcases Latest Classroom Technology and Offers Free Workshops on the Expo Floor Next Week
Technology in education, e-learning and empowering teachers to use these in the classroom of the future will be a strong theme at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg next week. More than 85 leading suppliers of technology, stationery and content to the education sector will... - July 06, 2014 - African Education Week
YMCA Receives $5,000 Grant to Fund Program for Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia
The YMCA of Austin received a $5,000 grant from St. David's Foundation Health's Angels to fund their "Senior Retreat" program for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia and their caregivers. It will be used for the current program at the TownLake YMCA and to expand the "Senior Retreat" to the Southwest Family YMCA. - July 04, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Tracy Taylor Named Vice President of Programs at Easter Seals Florida
Easter Seals Florida announces that Tracy Taylor has been named Vice President of Programs. Taylor is responsible for overseeing the Lily Academies, K-12 schools in Fort Myers and Naples for children with autism, and an adult residential home and adult day training center in Naples. Taylor has... - July 02, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Area High School Students Participate in Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students traveled to Black Mountain, North Carolina this weekend to participate in the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA.) The conference began on June 28, 2014 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center and will end on July 3, 2014. Addison Denslow, 17,... - July 02, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
YMCA Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA Teaches Kids How to be Safe around Water. - June 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Trilingual Cartoon Movie Produced by First Grade Students
First grade students at the International School of Arizona (ISA), a full language-immersion Primary and Middle school, proudly produced a trilingual cartoon movie while practicing and demonstrating competence in several key areas which are preparing them to become global leaders. The cartoon movie gave students the opportunity to use their creative competence to further their foreign language fluency, technical skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment. - June 29, 2014 - International School of Arizona
YMCA Offers Summer Food Program to Help Kids Get Their "Fill of Fun"
YMCA of Austin joins the national effort to serve 5 million meals to 150,000 kids and teens, through a partnership with the Walmart Foundation. - June 28, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
The Gateway Family YMCA Hosts Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum
Why Should Your Zip Code be a Predictor of Your Health? - June 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Swim Instructor Receives RecognizeGood Legend Award
A YMCA of Austin swim instructor, Ed Myers, received a RecognizeGood Legend award for his continuous community service over the past 60 years. - June 27, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Enslow Publishers Announces the Release of "Scarlet Voyage" YA Novels in Paperback Editions
"Scarlet Voyage," a new imprint from Enslow Publishers, Inc. announces that paperback editions are available for the first time, as of September 1, 2014. All titles will be available for purchase directly from the publisher, major book distributors, independent bookstores as well as... - June 26, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
YMCA Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency and Receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation Level
The YMCA of Austin receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation level, exhibiting their commitment to transparency. The YMCA of Austin is among the top 10,000 viewed organizations on GuideStar.com. Only 3,463 nonprofits hold this distinction. - June 26, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
African EduWeek Literacy Expert "Alarmed by the Adamant Attitude of Some African People" in Opposing Mother Tongue Education
“I am alarmed by the adamant attitude of some African people of all walks of life in opposing literacy acquisition in the mother tongue,” says Associate Professor Immaculee Harushimana, of Lehman College at the City University of New York and part of an expert panel discussion on literacy strategies at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg in July. - June 26, 2014 - African Education Week
YMCA Receives Grant to Offer Free Nutrition Education Classes
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, the YMCA of Austin celebrated a $37,730 grant provided by the Walmart Foundation. The Y will offer The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre® classes to 300 individuals in underserved Austin communities. A check presentation from the Walmart Foundation held at the North Austin Y included fun activities for all ages in the Community Garden. The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre® classes will be held in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties during the year. - June 25, 2014 - YMCA of Austin