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Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Board Certified Behavioral Consulting Services Opening in Maine
New service begins operating in Bath, Maine provided behavioral services to families and schools. - November 10, 2013 - Little Blue Behavioral Consulting
JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port. - November 09, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
A Tuition Revolution for Singaporeans: Opening of I Love Learning Achievement Center
I Love Learning Achievement Center will be officially opening on 2 Dec 2013 at the new mall beside Jurong East MRT Station, Westgate. I Love Learning Achievement Center offers 2 kinds of programs (on going lessons) and 2 types of workshops (short classes) for children aged 9 to 12. Aimed at... - November 08, 2013 - I Love Learning Pte. Ltd.
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Supports Military Families
The YMCA of Eastern Union County offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Norfolk Academy Brings Youth Advocate Wes Moore to Hampton Roads
On Sunday, November 17th, youth advocate and New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore will address a sold-out crowd in Norfolk Academy’s S.C. Johnson Theater. Moore will speak about the transformative power of education. The event is open to the public, but tickets are required. Wes Moore... - November 06, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
Co-Parenting 101 Offers Workshops and Speaking Engagements for 2013-2014: Former Spouses Give Practical Advice and Encouragement to Other Co-Parents
Former spouses Deesha Philyaw and Michael Thomas are the co-authors of "Co-Parenting 101: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households After Divorce," which been hailed as "an extraordinary book and required reading for separated and divorced parents, as well as mental health practitioners." They are offering co-parenting workshops and speaking engagements for conferences, schools, community organizations, and corporations. Topics include communication, father re-engagement, and managing conflict. - November 06, 2013 - Co-Parenting 101
International School to Launch in Udon Thai
A new international school is being developed in the city of Udon Thani for kindergarten and primary students with classes to begin in August, 2014. Udon International Education Partnership Ltd is investing over 150 million baht in the construction of the Udon Thani International School (UDIS) over the next three years. UDIS will be the first international school in the Northeast region and teach a UK and inquiry based curriculum to students. - November 05, 2013 - Udon Thani International School
"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
Wellness Seminars Offered at the YMCA
Join Wholistic Wellness Associates for a Series of Seminars at the YMCA of Eastern Union County – Wellness Center Branch! - October 27, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Lutheran Services in America Named Number 25 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 400”
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) has placed at number 25 on the 2013 “Philanthropy 400” list compiled annually by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a leading publication for nonprofit news and issues. This is the second time that LSA has ranked number 25 on the list of top charities in... - October 26, 2013 - Lutheran Services in America
Cogran Systems LLC and MessageMedia Announce New Integration
Global leader in business SMS solutions, MessageMedia, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cogran Systems, a Minneapolis-based online registration and management system for recreation departments, sports leagues, camps, and more. - October 24, 2013 - Cogran Systems
Childhelp Help Announces Wonderland 2013
Childhelp 10th annual Wonderland Luncheon, Boutique & Auction will be help on December 9, 2013 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter efforts to defeat child abuse and neglect. - October 23, 2013 - Childhelp
Inspiring Healthy Families at the Y
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Believes the Family That Plays Together Stays Healthy Together Family, Fun, Fitness, Health and Community are words heard every day at the YMCA of Eastern Union County. This Fall, the YMCA opened the doors of its branches to the community in Elizabeth, Union and... - October 19, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
WarriorsOfWeight.com, Inbox and Online Magazine, Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary and Changes Publishing Date to Every Tuesday Morning
WarriorsOfWeight.com is a community website about Habit Change. Since October, 2011, the publisher, Diane Gold, has delivered an online magazine straight to your inbox with the latest techniques in habit change, fitness, meditation, nutrition, mind & body medicine, and one-minute exercises. For their Two Year Anniversary, publication changes from Monday to Tuesday mornings @ 7:00 am Eastern Time. They send gratitude for loyalty and making it possible to serve Habit Changers. - October 17, 2013 - WarriorsOfWeight.com
Pinnacle Educational Center/Admissions Advisors Group Launches ProAthlete Advisors Group
The new service group, officially called ProAthlete Advisors Group, helps professional athletes prepare for life-after-athletics through career transition/development and education as well as retired professional athletes who wish to improve their post career opportunities. - October 17, 2013 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Cogran Systems Launches Camp Management Module
New Online Camp Management Software from Minneapolis-based Cogran Systems, a provider of recreation and league management software. Unlike most suppliers of camp management systems, Cogran only charges during registration—not year-round for a seasonal activity. Features include: ·... - October 16, 2013 - Cogran Systems
Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA
Join the YMCA of Eastern Union County for some Spooky Fun for everyone! - October 16, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Staying Safe While Conducting Hands-on Science
Just in time for National Chemistry Week. Sophic Pursuits, Inc. has released a book to help parents and other adults prepare to perform hands-on science activities with children. "Staying Safe while Conducting Hands-On Science: Safety Guidelines for Parents or Other Adults Conducting Hands-On Science Activities with Children" was written by Frankie Wood-Black, Ph.D. - October 15, 2013 - Sophic Pursuits
Maui Based Tutoring Company Earns International Expansion
WooHawaii (Windows of Opportunity Hawaii) Tutoring beat out over 30,000 other U.S. educational services companies this week as the sole recipient of a highly coveted international franchising contract. Under the agreement, the full-service academic tutoring and homeschooling agency will expand its Hawaii-based services to include the initial opening of 77 privately owned and operated centers in the U.S. Future sales are projected to include over 250 learning centers in the U.S. and U.K. by 2015. - October 15, 2013 - WooHawaii - Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Child Care Lounge Classes Approved in Utah and Washington
Child Care Lounge, an online web resource for child care professionals, is pleased to announce that trainer Joni Levine and classes are now approved for child care providers in the states of Utah and Washington. Child care providers all over the country are required to obtain annual professional... - October 11, 2013 - Child Care Lounge
Child Care & Preschool Open House at the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Learn, Play, Thrive. Do it all at the Y. The YMCA of Eastern Union County - Five Points Branch is hosting an open house October 12th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Five Points Branch Early Learning Development Center located within the YMCA at 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, NJ. - October 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Offers New Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care - October 08, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Youth Volunteer Honored by the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Sadesia Wray named 2013 Youth Volunteer for her dedication, engagement and support of children in the School Age Childcare program - October 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Vancouver Waldorf School is Accepting Applications for Their Schools in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver Waldorf School is accepting applications for their schools in Vancouver, British Columbia. This includes the main campus and high school. Their schools in Vancouver, British Columbia offer private education from early children until high school graduation. The school places an emphasis on... - October 05, 2013 - The Vancouver Waldorf School
Growing Sound Releases 6 New Music Videos for Bullying Prevention
Growing Sound, a children’s record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of a new DVD titled "Before The Bullying: Music Videos for Social Skills." This DVD contains six (6) music videos promoting acceptance, friendship,... - October 01, 2013 - Growing Sound (a division of Children, Inc.)
Cal Coast Academy Student Commended in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program
Cal Coast Academy senior Justin Greenhaus received honorable recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for his exemplary performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2012. - September 29, 2013 - Cal Coast Academy
New Business of Education Applications Saving Money, Time and Resources
RaaWee Inc. announces their unique suite of K12 education administrative solutions at the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards (TASA/TASB) joint conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas today in Booth # 314. - September 28, 2013 - RaaWee, Inc
International School of Arizona Open House
Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Willkommen! - September 28, 2013 - International School of Arizona
KIT One of Nine Finalists in American Airlines' "Flights.Camera.Action.3" Contest
San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together (KIT), lands one of the top spots in American Airlines’ (AA) video contest and they need your vote to win. One lucky voter will win 25,000 AAdvantage points. - September 14, 2013 - Kids Included Together
Interest-Led Learning in Peru- Retreat Designed for Homeschoolers and Unschoolers of the United States
Unique Learning Opportunity for Teens, Families and Adults in Peruvian Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, November 2013. - September 07, 2013 - Project Unschool Peru
Donation to Charleston Collegiate for Academic Scholarships
A group of anonymous donors have presented Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) with a matching gift of $63,000 to provide scholarships for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to receive a premier secondary education. The check was presented today at 10:00 a.m. "under the oaks" on the Charleston Collegiate’s campus through Kiawah Cares, by their ambassador, Mr. Jimmy Bailey. - September 07, 2013 - Charleston Collegiate School
He's All Boy Inc. Alphabet Flash Cards Created Especially for Boys Turn Humor and Imagination Into Reading Skills and Excitement for Learning
Introducing ABC flash cards guaranteed to make him (and her) laugh & learn. He's All Boy Inc. was created by a mother and educator who saw a need to create products that make learning, recognizing and remembering everything from ABC's to 1, 2, 3's easy and fun. He's All Boy is not afraid to think outside of the box and create products that infuse the journey of learning with laughter through potty humor. - September 05, 2013 - He's All Boy Inc.
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 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
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
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