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Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play Opens Its Doors with Help from Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Innovative Montessori Preschool and Drop-Off Care Facility Celebrated Grand Opening with Local Philanthropic Organization. - August 23, 2013 - Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Clemson University Funds New Charter School’s STEM Program
Pee Dee Math, Science and Technology Academy Wins Award for their L.E.E.P project. - August 22, 2013 - Pee Dee Math, Science and Technology Academy
Homework Help Heroes Has Launched Free Interactive Online Help with Homework Just in Time for the New School Year
Homework Help Heroes is dedicated to providing students with the help they need when they need it, anywhere there is an Internet connection. All of the services are free. However they do depend upon volunteers, people who are willing to step up and be a Hero to a kid who needs one. - August 16, 2013 - Homework Help Heroes
Acclaimed Music Together® Classes to be Offered in San Rafael and Novato
Sing-Dance-Play Music Together® will begin classes this fall in new locations in Novato and San Rafael, announced Sing-Dance-Play director Elina Coulter. The next ten-week semester of classes starts the week of September 9 at Marinwood Community Center in San Rafael, and Hamilton Community... - August 15, 2013 - Sing-Dance-Play
San Francisco's Premier Family Club and Preschool Launches Extended Care Options
Starting in the fall of 2013, Peekadoodle, a preschool for children 20 months to 5 years, will launch a new extended care option. The extended care program, ClubHouse, is a flexible childcare option for parents who need a part time or full time educational program for their preschoolers. ClubHouse... - August 11, 2013 - Peekadoodle
Back to School News: Early College Entrance Preparation is Advocated at Sagemont
Private School College Advisor, Mellesia Nelson, explains that early planning in Middle School lays a solid foundation for navigating the college entrance procedure. - August 09, 2013 - The Sagemont Schools
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play Partners with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for Grand Opening
Innovative Montessori Preschool and Drop-Off Care Facility Celebrates Grand Opening with Local Philanthropic Organization. - August 09, 2013 - Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
National Nonprofit Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Rutgers Professor, Dr. Maurice J. Elias, to receive 2013 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. - August 03, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Northern Virginia Parents of Two Launch CareLuLu.com, an Easy and Free Online Child Care Search Tool
After struggling to find a daycare, a local entrepreneurial couple creates website to simplify search for other parents. Patrick Matos and Evgeniya (Jen) Usmanova, parent of two girls ages 4 and 2, together with co-founder Gabriel Chagas Marques are on a mission to help families find safe, affordable and high-quality child care and early childhood education. - August 03, 2013 - CareLuLu
Visions In Education Student Graduates from West Point
Visions In Education high school graduate Kirkland Brandenburg has graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. - August 01, 2013 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Child1st Publications Launches New Refer-a-Friend Program
Child1st Publications launched a new refer-a-friend program where customers can earn unlimited store credit by referring friends to the educational materials. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Child1st Publications Launches a New, User-Friendly Website
Child1st Publications announced that it has launched a new user-friendly website where customers can track orders, upload purchase orders, and see multiple product pictures before purchasing. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Cominda Academy Launches Products and Services for Kids to Learn Chinese at Home
Kids can now learn Chinese at home with books and Youtube lessons or private Skype lessons offered by Cominda Academy. - July 26, 2013 - Cominda Academy
Pet Adoption Event at The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
In an effort to increase community involvement and raise awareness of animal overpopulation, The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, will be hosting a pet adoption event. All adoption fees will be ½ off. This event... - July 21, 2013 - Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
New StarShine Ecovillage Campus Set to Open in Phoenix
StarShine Academy, is a non-profit charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona. StarShine is located in a impoverished area of Phoenix, Arizona. StarShine is dedicated to showing and teaching the students that it does not matter where you come form and that each and every one of them has the ability to change the world. - July 19, 2013 - StarShine Academy
Pressley Ridge Awarded Contract for Washington County Diversion Program
Pressley Ridge of Maryland has been awarded a contract to assume operations of the Washington County Diversion Program effective July 1st providing case management, diversion and mentoring services for at-risk youth. - July 11, 2013 - Pressley Ridge
Maple Bear Bangalore Awarded the "Best Upcoming Preschool Chain in Bangalore"
Maple Bear Bangalore, India, has been awarded the "Best Upcoming Preschool Chain in Bangalore" as a part of the South India Business and Service Excellence Awards. The best play school franchise award was given away by the cricketer Mr. Krishnamachari Srikkanth. According to a company... - July 05, 2013 - Maple Bear
Aya is Cultivating the Next Generation of Community Advocates
Aya Academy of Excellence's Summer's Cool campers are transforming their community through weekly service learning. From creek clean-ups to promoting literacy amongst preschool children, these young people are establishing a legacy of service. Cultivating a heart for service to others through... - July 03, 2013 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Wilmington Montessori School Prepares for 50th Anniversary with Announcement of New Head of School
Wilmington Montessori School announced the appointment of Lisa Lalama to be WMS’s next head of school, effective February 1, 2014, following a nationwide search. Lisa currently serves as coordinator WMS’s 9-12 (fourth through sixth-grade) program and has been a teacher at WMS for the past 12 years. - July 03, 2013 - Wilmington Montessori School
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Special Wish Wall for Nelson Mandela at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg
A wall where expo visitors can write a personal message to former President Nelson Mandela has been constructed at the African Education Week and Career Indaba that is starting at the Sandton Convention Centre tomorrow. Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address... - June 21, 2013 - African Education Week
Sagemont Celebrates Stage Production Successes
Sagemont, a Broward private school, finished their drama production season with grand applause. This year’s spring presentations included Willy Wonka, Jr. and The Wizard of Oz. They also presented Legally Blonde: The Musical and 12 Angry Jurors. - June 20, 2013 - The Sagemont Schools
Teens and Pre-Teens to Experience Life-Changing Summer at Weight Loss Camp
This summer parents can keep kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them up for Get Fit Weight Loss Day Camp. Designed to help overweight youths lose and manage their weight, kicks-off July 16 through August 10, 2013 at Vegas Roots Garden, 715 Tonopah Ave, Las Vegas;Tuesday to... - June 19, 2013 - Rosalind Brooks
Dr Mamphela Ramphele Welcomes Teachers and Learners at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg on Thursday
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address during the opening of African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre this Thursday, 20 June at 09h00. Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place from Thursday, 20 June until Saturday, 22 June. - June 18, 2013 - African Education Week
Angel's Villa Preschool Launches Day Care in Gurgaon
Angel's Villa, a leading Preschool in Gurgaon, is now offering day care facilities to parents who need expert care for their little kids. - June 16, 2013 - Angel's Villa Preschool
Sittersdirect Ltd is Offering Free Registration for Parents & Care Seekers
Sittersdirect Ltd is one of the best & newly launched online directory offering free registration and access for parents and care seekers. - June 15, 2013 - Sittersdirect Ltd
African Education Week and Career Indaba Offer Free, Practical Workshops for Teachers and Learners
Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba at the Sandton Convention Centre from Thursday 20 June until Saturday 22 June. The events offer teachers practical courses to improve their classroom and technical skills and learners can... - June 13, 2013 - African Education Week
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Local Firm Chosen to Lead Public Relations Campaign for Children’s Montessori Preschool and Childcare Facility - June 10, 2013 - Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
African Education Week Moderator Graeme Bloch: "Education is Not an Employment Bureau for Adults"
“African Education Week provides a platform to air problems and find solutions: such platforms are very important. We have to talk; we have to hear each other. This is the only way to decide on priorities, to agree on solutions, to find real pathways to real quality.” So says... - June 07, 2013 - African Education Week
Credit Suisse Supports Critical Education Needs
Credit Suisse continued its support of some of Cambodia’s most impoverished children by donating $75,000 to fund the operation of three schools in Phnom Penh. The schools, run by Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), were built in 2012 through a separate $90,000 grant provided by Credit... - June 06, 2013 - Cambodian Children's Fund
Vision's Pilot Program is Expanding for Fall 2013
Visions In Education, one of Sacramento valley’s leading provider of Home schooling and Independent Study programs is proud to announce the expansion of their EDGE Online High School program. With increasing demand from interested students, this pilot program has been expanded to accept up to... - June 05, 2013 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Cake Decorating For Kids Cupcake Quick Start Challenge a Success
Cake Decorating For Kids has announced that it latest offering, The Cupcake Quick Start Challenge, has been a huge success. Parents and their kids are blown away with how fun and easy it is to start a cake decorating project and to create the three cupcake characters, Freddie The Fish, The Ravenous Rose and Charlie Chipmunk. Parents and kids are finding cake decorating a great way to spend hours of fun doing an activity the entire family can enjoy together. - June 03, 2013 - Cake Decorating For Kids
The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating Solution: New Cupcake Quick Start Four Day Challenge Reveals How Anyone Can Learn to Decorate Cakes Like a Pro
Get started decorating cakes and cupcakes today. Cake Decorating For Kids has created the Cupcake Quick Start Challenge to help you start decorating cakes by providing a four day quick start program designed to walk you through all the steps required to create three cupcake characters. Join the Cake Decorating For Kids membership site and take the quick start challenge. - June 01, 2013 - Cake Decorating For Kids
African Education Week to Discuss iPads, Cell Phones and Other Gadgets as Future Tools of Learning
With free learning content increasingly becoming available through open access digital platforms, there is growing pressure on the lecturer at higher education institutions to re-think the way they present learning opportunities. “The world is changing and there are different ways of gaining... - June 01, 2013 - African Education Week
Dr. Abdul Kalam's Lead India 2020 Expands Globally, US Chapter Unveiled an Innovative Model to Engage 25 Million NRIs to Transform India as a Developed Nation by 2020
In a private ceremony in Rockville, Maryland, Lead India 2020 Chapter Executive Team along with a group of vibrant young students and supporters of Li2020 Foundation met with Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020 and seek guidance on expanding the Lead India 2020 activities globally - May 31, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. as one of several esteemed keynote speakers at the 2013 National Forum on Character Education, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. Dr. Franklin, the 10th president of Morehouse College, the nation’s... - May 30, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Dr Mamphela Ramphele to Speak at African Education Week in Johannesburg in June
“Educators have a sacred duty to nurture talent and inspire every child to become, from all aspects, the best human being possible!” – Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, says this will be her message when she delivers the keynote address during the opening session at the upcoming African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 20 June. - May 24, 2013 - African Education Week
Enslow Publishers Announces New Trade Imprint at Book Expo America
Speeding Star, a new list of trade books for boys, will launch in fall 2013 as an imprint of Enslow Publishers, a long-time publisher of books for the school and library market. - May 23, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Visions In Education Announces Their 2013 Student Writing Contest Winners
Visions In Education Charter School (Visions) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2013 student writing contest. The winning students were honored at Visions' professional development meeting on May 20, 2013, in Carmichael, California. - May 23, 2013 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Anahuacalmecac International Preparatory High School of North America in Los Angeles Announces Participation in the United Nations Forum on Indigenous Issues
Indigenous Student Leaders and Faculty from Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory High School of North America Participated in the 12th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues of the United Nations on Tuesday, May 21 in New York. - May 23, 2013 - Semillas Sociedad Civil
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Meet Mayor Hazel McCallion at SimplySmart's Summer Fair 2013
Come for a fun filled afternoon at SimplySmart & participate as well. Release 90 white doves in the presence of Mayor Hazel McCallion to honor her years of service to Mississauga - June 22, 2013. - May 20, 2013 - SimplySmart child care centre Inc.
Young Peoples Workshops Offers Unique Spin on Summer Camp
Youth organization in Austin, Texas lends unique summer camp experience, with customizable camp options and a full immersion Spanish Day Camp. - May 18, 2013 - Young Peoples Workshops
East Valley Agency Hosts Foster Care Open House
In celebration of National Foster Care Month, A Place To Call Home is hosting a foster care and adoption open house. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about their extensive foster care and adoption programs, meet representatives from the agency and speak to current foster and adoptive parents. - May 16, 2013 - A Place To Call Home
East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday
East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp
Jewish Day School of Seattle Names Mike Downs Interim Head of School
Mike Downs has been named Interim Head of School at Seattle's Jewish Day School for the 2013-2014 school year. He comes to Seattle from Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul, MN and replaces current Head of School and one of the school's founders, Maria Erlitz, who leaves JDS to return to educational consulting. - May 12, 2013 - Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle
Special Needs Parent Coaches Receive National Support
Tom and Julie Meekins, of March Forth Family, LLC, have been invited into the National Center for Biblical Parenting as their new Special Needs Specialists. They work with parents and caregivers who are struggling with their special needs or challenging children. - May 11, 2013 - March Forth Family