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Easter Seals Florida Receives $8,200 Donation from Residents of VeronaWalk

Easter Seals Florida received an $8,200 donation from residents of VeronaWalk that will support Easter Seals Camp Lily - summer day programs in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. The residents of... - May 17, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily

ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House

The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

SABC Education Partners with Career Indaba and African EduWeek

“A partnership with SABC Education has been a long time ambition for us as this takes our education events, Career Indaba and African EduWeek, to a whole new level and will enable us to reach the hearts and minds of learners, students and teachers everywhere,” says Tanya Jackman, event... - May 10, 2014 - African Education Week

CareLuLu, a DC-Based Child Care Search Tool, Expands to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill to Help Parents Find Daycare and Preschool

CareLuLu, a free website that helps parents find child care tailored to their family's specific needs, has just expanded into the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill area. After a successful start in the Washington DC metro, CareLuLu has expanded its full platform to connect parents and child care... - May 10, 2014 - CareLuLu

Intel Partners with African EduWeek as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor

“Integrating technology into teaching and learning has the potential to enable equal access to quality education resources,” says Andre Christian, Education Business Development Manager at Intel. “If we want all the children of South Africa to have access to quality education, it... - May 07, 2014 - African Education Week

Online Child Care Directory Launches Nationwide

Expansion from exclusive DC market to cover 200,000 new providers across the US. - May 07, 2014 - CareLuLu

2nd Annual Singapore Math® & Lesson Study Summer Institute in Briarcliff, NY on August 25-26, 2014

The focus of the Singapore Math® and Lesson Study Summer Institute is to help K-8 teachers to gain the mathematical content knowledge in order to teach Singapore Math effectively. - May 01, 2014 - East West Math LLC

Glacier Peak High School Presents Annual Night of the Arts Festival May 8, 2014, at Glacier Peak High, Snohomish, WA

Night Of The Arts: May 8, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm Sneak Preview between 8am and 4pm day of event. Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Pl. S.E., Snohomish, Washington 98296. Admission is $5 and parking is free. - April 30, 2014 - Glacier Peak High School

Polish Application for Tablets Revolutionizes Children's Therapy

For several years now, scientists have been pointing out that tablets – one of the hottest gadgets of the twenty-first century – can be a great tool for working with children with behavioural or developmental disorders. A Cracow’s company, DrOmnibus has now confirmed these assumptions, as it has just released an application that will completely revolutionize kids' therapy. - April 29, 2014 - DrOmnibus

Childhelp Honors Beverly Cohen at Woman of the World Luncheon and Fashion Show

In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Childhelp will honor Beverly Cohen of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel, with the Woman of the World Award. Shaun Robinson, TV Host and anchor of Access Hollywood will host the day’s events and presentation ceremony. - April 26, 2014 - Childhelp

CreativeBridge Coalition Hosts Second Fundraiser to Benefit Music-Based Programs for Kids

CreativeBridge Coalition (CBC) will host a “LUV IN” fundraising event featuring the area’s rock bands of the 1960s, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. The event, benefiting children’s music-based programs, will take place at the Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge located at... - April 25, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition

Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014

Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Discover the Best Singapore Math® Strategies: Singapore Math® Seminar in Norwalk, CT on June 26 & 27

The Singapore Math® seminar is designed for teachers and administrators to gain an in-depth understanding of the highly effective Singapore Math teaching strategies. Many of these strategies can be easily incorporated or integrated into already existing elementary and middle school mathematics programs. - April 24, 2014 - East West Math LLC

The Gateway Family YMCA Among Local Healthy U Champions to Take the Field at MetLife Stadium

New Jersey YMCAs Celebrated at Spring Event - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School

In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

"Insult Like Shakespeare Day" is April 23rd on Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday

First annual Insult Like Shakespeare Day to help engage kids with The Bard on his birthday. - April 22, 2014 - playingwithplays.com

Beyond Milk and Cookies is Now Live on Indiegogo

Introducing a newly formed nonprofit organization Beyond Milk and Cookies, Inc. The Beyond Milk and Cookies, Inc., a nonprofit organization, allows students from kindergarten through high school to experience hands on cooking which will develop practical life skills, and a foundation for healthy eating by assisting children on making their own after school snacks. - April 22, 2014 - Beyond Milk and Cookies, inc.

African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg to Empower Teachers with Practical Expo and Workshops

Thousands of teachers and education experts will gather for the annual African EduWeek from 10-11 July in Johannesburg for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers. Says African EduWeek event director Tanya Jackman:... - April 21, 2014 - African Education Week

Easter Seals Florida Announces Summer Programs for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities

Easter Seals Florida will offer Camp Lily - summer day programs in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with autism spectrum disorders ages 5-22. - April 19, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily

Wevillage Introduces Free Job Interview Childcare Program in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon

Wevillage, A modern and beautiful drop-in childcare facility in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon offers up to one and a half hours of Free childcare to parents in the Portland and Hillsboro areas that are going on a job interview. - April 19, 2014 - wevillage

Renaissance Academy K-12 Private School Adds College Admissions Preparatory Classes to its Curriculum

Renaissance Academy readies high-school students for SAT, ACT and TOEFL college entrance exams. - April 18, 2014 - Renaissance Academy

Area Youth to Compete in Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Presented by Scotts® Competition

Athletic Initiative will host a free Major League Baseball®; Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition for area youth. Date April 13th Time 11 am; Location: Adams Recreation Center 3491 Adams Avenue San Diego, 92116. - April 14, 2014 - Athletic Initiative

Fashionomics LIVE! and Lasting Legacy PR Present Fashion Festival, a High School Student-Produced Runway Show

Student production celebrating fashion, music, art and community to be held at the OC Fair & Events Center on April 12. - April 11, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County

Cabrillo High Celebrates Law Week

Cabrillo students learn about careers in law and participate in Teen Court. - April 11, 2014 - Cabrillo High School

The Gateway Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® on April 26 Aims to Help Kids Exercise Minds and Bodies

Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Branch Associate Executive Director

Jessica Samolewicz Promoted to Branch Associate Executive Director - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Renaissance Academy K-12 Private School Earns Second Place in CIF’s Boys Basketball Division V in 2014

Renaissance Academy K-12 private school’s Wildcats boys basketball team reaches California State finals for its second time. - April 09, 2014 - Renaissance Academy

Save the Date for Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA

Saturday, April 26 is Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA - April 05, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Walking Day

YMCA Encourages Employee Wellness - April 05, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

American Diabetes Association Alert Day

The Gateway Family YMCA Warns of Risks and Options. - April 04, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Faithful Shepherd Catholic School to Celebrate Earth Day with 3rd Annual Ecothon Event

In celebration of Earth Day, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan will be hosting its 3rd annual Ecothon event on Tuesday, April 22. The entire school will come together on April 22 to work on numerous earth-friendly activities designed to raise awareness of protecting and enhancing the... - April 04, 2014 - Faithful Shepherd Catholic School

JFCS to Honor Four Veterans at May 27th Tribute to Veterans Awards Luncheon

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, will honor and recognize four veterans at their Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Michael’s on East. Award... - April 03, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant

Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.

Norfolk Academy to Host the Second Annual Lax for Love Event in Honor of Yeardley Love

On Saturday, April 5, Norfolk Academy will host the second annual Lax for Love event to support the One Love Foundation and to honor the memory of Yeardley Love, a lacrosse player for the University of Virginia who was the victim of relationship violence. Games begin at 9:00 a.m. at Norfolk Academy and will continue into the afternoon. - April 02, 2014 - Norfolk Academy

Child Care Lounge Hosts Special Webinar for Child Care Professionals

On April 8, 2014 for the first time, Child Care Lounge will be conducting a live webinar entitled “Every Child is Unique.” This event will occur at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The training is designed for caregivers and educators of children of all ages. Students will learn how to... - April 02, 2014 - Child Care Lounge

YPW Camps Offer More Than Twenty Unique Youth Summer Workshops

Camp options in Spanish, Mandarin, art, science and technology offer stimulating 2014 summer camp experience for youth in Austin, Texas. - March 29, 2014 - Young Peoples Workshops

E.a. Young Academy Middle School Students Present Projects at 2014 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Emily Baker Wins Second Place in Physics and Astronomy.

Six students from EA Young Academy traveled to San Antonio to present their science projects at the 2014 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Over 1100 students from all over Texas competed, presenting their 900 projects. Keller eighth grader, Emily Baker, won second place in the Physics and Astronomy category. - March 29, 2014 - EA Young Academy

RSI Bank and The Gateway Family YMCA Partner to Serve the Rahway Community

RSI Bank presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA Annual Support Campaign. - March 26, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! Will Save Educators Hours in Teacher Evaluations

This app has been designed for school principals, superintendents, supervisors, teacher leaders, and all of those who observe, evaluate and collaborate with classroom teachers to quickly and efficiently conduct classroom walk-throughs. No matter which evaluation tool your school or district may be using, you’ll be able to customize Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! to observe, document, and send immediate feedback to all of your teachers. - March 22, 2014 - DKW Investments, Ltd.

Vital Link of Orange County Announces 2014 STEM & the Arts Career Showcase, in Partnership with OC Fair Imaginology

Hands-on opportunity for students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts to be held April 11-13 at the OC Fair & Event Center. - March 22, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County

Join The Gateway Family YMCA on National Walking Day

The Gateway Family YMCA is encouraging others to join or organize a group walk on National Walking Day. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Preschool Program Lunch Provided Through Church Collaboration

The Gateway Family YMCA and the First Presbyterian Church collaborates to provide an afternoon lunch for program families. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

President’s Roundtable Reception Celebrates The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Renovation

Event unveils renderings of the $3.2 million project for The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

BWSNews Brain Awareness Grant Recipients

Banyan Tree Foundation Academy – Point Loma, operated by Banyan Tree Educational Services, has been selected as the recipient of a license for Skatekids and Ramps to Reading as part of the BrainWare Brain Awareness Week Grant Program. The grant program supports the purpose of Brain Awareness Week in promoting a broader understanding of the importance of brain research and its contribution to effective learning and cognitive development in schools. - March 18, 2014 - Banyan Tree Educational Services

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