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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
Summer Camp Kickoff Event - Fun for the Entire Family at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free community event based on summer camp fun. - March 17, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Offering Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care. - March 17, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The first year as an association-wide team comes to a conclusion. - March 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Renovation Blends Arts and Wellness
$3.2 million project anchors city’s downtown revitalization, Y’s commitment to community service. - March 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Together We Can Achieve so Much More at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs. - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sounds of Laughter, Music and Fun at The Gateway Family YMCA
Music Program emerges from partnership between The Gateway Family YMCA and the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
E.A. Young Academy Middle School Students Win Several Prizes and Recognitions at 2014 Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Middle schoolers from EA Young Academy successfully compete at the regional science fair in Arlington. Of the sixteen students (13 projects) present, 11 won recognition or were awarded placement in category standings. Calleigh Johnson, and eighth grader, won second place Best of Fair. - February 25, 2014 - EA Young Academy
Pinnacle Continues to Expand Internationally
Pinnacle entered the international market in 2012 and has entered into strategic partnerships in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. - February 24, 2014 - Pinnacle Educational Center
PTAs Step-In to Fill the Education Budget Gap ~ with Texas State Education Funding Down by $5 Billion, Local PTA Strives to Take Their Fundraiser to the Next Level
Local North Texas PTA works hard to enhance their annual fundraiser to take it to the next level. McCoy Elementary PTA, in Carrollton, offers a rare experience for bid in their upcoming Silent Auction held on the same night at their annual Carnival, Friday, February 28th. With education funding down, McCoy PTA wants to ensure that the students reach their full potential by providing monies to help continue important basic and enrichment programs. - February 20, 2014 - McCoy PTA
Harvard Law School Reaches Out to Inner City At-Risk High School Students
Harvard Law School’s Black Law Student Association and the Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project will again host their annual Youth Summit. - February 20, 2014 - HBLSA Spring Conference Committee
The Tumble Gym Plans to Bring a "Not so" Traditional Approach to Gymnastics
Owners of The Tumble Gym plan to bring gymnastics closer to home. Instead of gymnastics in an industrial park, owners Anthony Williams and Patrick Kranick plan to bring real gymnastics to retail spots across the southeast. - February 19, 2014 - The Tumble Gym
Over 2,000 Nannies Will Gather in Local Communities for Training That Promotes Quality Care
First Class Care, Inc. will be celebrating National Nanny Training Day April 12th, 2014 to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between nanny training and quality care. This national initiative is part of the Week of the Young Child, an annual... - February 18, 2014 - First Class Care
John McCutcheon in Concert Saturday Feb. 22nd
John McCutcheon in concert at the James A. Little Theater Saturday Feb. 22nd, 7 pm. - February 17, 2014 - Rio Gallinas School
Keeping Your Child Healthy
Ganeinu Preschool is proud to present a free seminar to parents and child care givers with renowned Jacksonville Pediatrician Dr. Shiree Sauer providing key information to keeping children healthy on Sunday February 23rd at 6pm at the Ganeinu Preschool. - February 12, 2014 - Ganeinu - Early Childhood Development Center
Naples Invitational Art Fest Raises $98,000 for Easter Seals Florida
Easter Seals Florida 17th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest raised $98,000 to support Easter Seals’ autism programs in Southwest Florida. The Naples Invitational Art Fest is a juried show that was ranked 31st in the United States in the September 2013 edition of Sunshine Artist magazine,... - February 12, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Students Raise $1,660.00 for Abuse Shelter
Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th helped raise money through a canned food drive and t-shirt sales and donated to the Hale Ola Windward Abuse Shelter in Kailua, Hawaii recently. Students performed in a concert titled the Gift of Giving. In order for students to have a deeper connection to what they sang, students put the message in action through service. - February 11, 2014 - Le Jardin Academy
Wellness Center Branch Announces Senior Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Welcomes Lexy Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy Living - February 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
2014 NC K-12 Chess Championship to be Held March 1 & 2 in Raleigh, NC and Hosted by Chess Achieves
NC K-12 Chess Championship, Raleigh Convention Center, March 1-2, 2014, New Chess Players Welcome, Observers Free Entry, All Grade Levels and Skill Levels, 300+ Trophies and Awards, Start Organizing Your School Team, Visit ChessAchieves.com for more details. - February 05, 2014 - Chess Achieves
Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Award for Children’s Literature Announced
CLIPPA to honor works of independent authors for elementary-age children. - January 30, 2014 - Kabuki Helps
Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge
JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Preschool Children Plant Tree for Tu B'Shvat
On Tuesday, January 13th students at Ganeinu – Early Childhood Development Center posted a very special certificate at their butterfly garden with great pride – certification from the North American Butterfly Association. Each week, students carefully tend to their garden which boasts... - January 17, 2014 - Ganeinu - Early Childhood Development Center
Long Island Regents Prep Announces SAT Crash Courses
One-Day Review Classes at Farmingdale State College Help Students Prepare for the SAT Exams. - January 15, 2014 - Long Island Regents Prep
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be recognized at a Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon, sponsored... - January 11, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch Begins Construction
Expanding for the Community in Rahway - January 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Educators Must Have Access to Relevant Training and Tools
African EduWeek 2014 returns to Johannesburg as matric results continue to raise questions. "Our educators are the most central element in improving the education system, and they must have access to relevant training to develop and equip their learners with the tools required to succeed in professional and further education environments." This is according to Tanya Jackman, event director of the annual African EduWeek. - January 10, 2014 - African Education Week
Community Transformation Grant Awarded to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Expand Healthy Living Programs and Initiatives in Elizabeth, NJ - January 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
JFCS Seeks Respite Volunteers for Caregivers
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) is seeking respite volunteers for caregivers within the community to provide them much needed relief and companionship to their loved ones. - January 09, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Supporting the Elizabeth Community
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Lowers Rates - January 08, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Year, New Name
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Changes Name - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
One in Three Americans Has Prediabetes, Yet Few Realize They Are at Risk
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Everyone to Increase their Diabetes IQ. - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Join a Cause for Community
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides a Lasting Impact - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Year Upgrades at the Five Points Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Renovates for the New Year - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Edclick Joins Pearson ISV Program
Edclick expands the discipline capabilities of PowerSchool by joining Pearson’s ISV Program. Discipline Manager, Edclick’s top selling software program, is a comprehensive, web-based discipline management system designed to streamline the discipline process. Discipline Manager enhances... - January 06, 2014 - Edclick
New Ways for Children to Interact and Learn Through Digital Storytelling: Global Sleepover Launches Its First Story
After years of research, planning and development, Global Sleepover is ready to present its first story in a series dedicated to educate, entertain and engage young readers on issues of global citizenship. The series sends Sleepover Stars: Clarity, Juliet, Noah and Clive, on Sleepovers around the world. - January 02, 2014 - Global Sleepover
Easter Seals' Naples Invitational Art Fest Returns to Fleischmann Park on January 25 & 26
Easter Seals Florida presents the 17th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest on January 25 and 26, 2014 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. The Naples Invitational Art Fest is a juried show that was ranked 31st in the United States in the September 2013 edition of Sunshine Artist... - January 02, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Updates Agency Name to Reflect Broader Region Served
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, has changed its name to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. to recognize the non-profit agency’s broader service region. Formerly... - December 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Wevillage Offers 50% Discount on Annual Drop-in Playcare Membership and One Hour Free Play in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon Before January 1, 2014
A modern and beautiful drop-in child care facility in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon offers 50% off of their annual child care membership and one free hour of playcare if claimed before January 1, 2014. - December 21, 2013 - wevillage