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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
WeeCare Occupational Therapy Announces Summer Camp Series in Hoboken
WeeCare OT in Hoboken announces summer programs for children and referral program for parents to earn a discounted rate. Classes include a handwriting camp, social skills camp, structured play group, parent workshop and an organizational workshop. Classes are offered during the week and during evenings and weekends to maximize children's availability during the summer. - May 09, 2013 - WeeCare Occupational Therapy
Annual Run to Benefit HeartShare and the Breezy Point CoOp
Run...Rebuild...Revive - May 08, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
African Education Week to Look at How Artisans Are Needed to Help Grow the South African Economy
African Education Week to gather experts in Johannesburg in June. - May 02, 2013 - African Education Week
Child Care Lounge Offers Support Group for Pittsburgh Area Directors
Child Care Lounge, an online web resource for child care professionals, has created a Director’s Support Group for Pittsburgh area child care directors. The group holds monthly meetings to discuss a variety of topics relating to child care, such as: · -Staffing Concerns ·... - May 02, 2013 - Child Care Lounge
Not Your Parents’ Summer Camp
Colorado Academy offers summer camps for Legos, Art, Imagination & more. - April 26, 2013 - Colorado Academy Summer Programs
Elementary Teacher Has Second Printing of Her Children’s Book Halle and Tiger with Their Bucketfilling Family
Former elementary teacher is pleased to announce that her children’s book, Halle and Tiger with their Bucketfilling Family is in it’s second printing. The book teaches children about being a positive person and treating people with kindness and respect. - April 26, 2013 - Peggy Johncox
Achieve Beyond and ASAT Host Autism Conference in New York City
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) and Achieve Beyond are co-hosting an all day Autism conference in New York City. - April 24, 2013 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play to Open in Waverly Place
Innovative Montessori Preschool and Drop-Off Care Facility Comes to Cary - April 24, 2013 - Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Word of God Christian Academy Basketball Player Signs with Middle Tennessee
Word of God Christian Academy is proud to announce that Tyrek Coger, men’s basketball senior, has officially signed his National Letter of Intent with Middle Tennessee State University. In his final year at Word of God, Tyrek was named All-Conference, All-State and Most Out Standing Player of the OT Holiday Invitational Tournament, while averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game during the 2012 – 2013 season. - April 21, 2013 - Word of God Christian Academy
CEP Showcases Character Education at Business4Better Conference
Character Education Partnership (CEP) is participating in the inaugural Business4Better (B4B) Conference and Non-Profit Expo, May 1-2, in Anaheim, California. The two-day, non-commercial conference focuses on corporate social responsibility and forming partnerships between enterprise companies and non-profits. - April 19, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Enslow Publishers Announces Release of eBooks
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a long time publisher of books for school and public libraries, announces that their growing collection of eBooks is now available to consumers, as well as schools and libraries. - April 17, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
E-Learning and Technology in the Classroom in Focus at African Education Week in June
Are mobile devices revolutionary or disruptive in a classroom setting? Should IT and social media be used to develop professional learning networks? And can twitter, Facebook and MixIT enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? These are some of the compelling questions that will be discussed... - April 14, 2013 - African Education Week
BratBliss Launches Website for Summer Camp Planning
Planning kid's summer camps and activities can be a very stressful activity for parents. Bratbliss addresses this problem by providing an easy to use site that allows parents to plan their kid's summer activities and camps with their facebook friends. - April 14, 2013 - Bratbliss, Inc.
Two Moms Become Indiana's Latest Tech Entrepreneurs by Building an Online Resource for Families and Educators
Local moms, Lynn Smith of Carmel and Angela Evans of Indianapolis have been working for more almost two years to create www.fieldtripfinder.com, a website to search and discover unique, educational field trips, save favorites, review and rate locations and share ideas with others. And their commitment to education means this website is absolutely free for educators, youth group leaders, parents and families all over the world. - April 11, 2013 - FieldTripFinder.com
Crossroads Academy Artists Take Flight, a First Friday Student Art Gallery
On Friday, May 3rd, in a First Friday event co-hosted by Crossroads Academy and The Roasterie, 190 pieces of Crossroads Academy student art work will be displayed in The Roasterie’s new Café and Bean Hanger. This unique First Friday art display will celebrate the ingenuity and... - April 10, 2013 - Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
Annual Music Recital
Featuring Young Talented Pianists and Vocalists - April 07, 2013 - Rhythm & Beyond, Corp.
Registration Begins for 2013 National Forum on Character Education
2013 National Forum on Character Education opens registration. The inaugural School Safety Summit, an intensive workshop on reducing violence in schools, will be a major feature of this year's conference. The conference takes place in Washington DC, Oct. 24-27, 2013. - April 06, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Celebrate at the Hope & Home Gala to Benefit SOS Children’s Villages – Florida
SOS Children's Villages - Florida has been a place of healing, hope and home for south Florida foster children for two decades and it has truly taken a Village to help raise the more than 400 boys and girls who have called SOS home. This year, the annual Hope & Home Gala is also a celebration of the organization's 20th Anniversary, the generation of children who grew up in the Village and the generations still to come. - April 06, 2013 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
Norfolk Academy Seniors Granted Prestigious College Scholarships
The Jefferson Scholarship Foundation at the University of Virginia has selected Norfolk Academy senior Harper Dodd as a Jefferson Scholar. Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to “the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.” In addition to full financial support, the... - April 05, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
Enslow Publishers Offers Bargain eBook for Limited Time Only
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a long time publisher of books for school and public libraries, has announced that they are now publishing eBooks. For a limited time, they are offering consumers the Kindle version and the iBooks version of "Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution" for only 99... - April 02, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
¡CityArts! Holds Art Blossoms Gala Fundraiser to Support Free Urban Arts Education
Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth invites the public to its annual ¡CityArts! Art Blossoms Gala Fundraiser to be held Thursday, May 2, 6-9 PM at the Providence Art Club in Providence, RI. Tickets: $65 before April 26, $75 after and at the door. $200 Patron Donor Packages (2 Tix + recognition) are available. All proceeds from this event benefit ¡CityArts!’s free afterschool arts education programs for urban at-risk youth in Providence. - March 29, 2013 - Providence CityArts for Youth
Palm Cove Elementary PTA Hosts 3rd Annual Spring Bazaar
Featuring Entertainment, Prizes, Local Merchants and Giveaways. - March 28, 2013 - Palm Cove PTA
Emerging Artist Vows to Preserve Artistic Expression in Children
Glenda Freeman strives to teach others the value of creative expression. - March 25, 2013 - Glenda's Art, Furniture & Jewelry
Bonne International Set to Appear at Nanny Job Fair
Bonne International, an English nanny and governess agency placing experienced professionals with high-profile families in Russia, announce plans to appear at the Nanny Job Fair. - March 23, 2013 - Bonne International Ltd.
Child Care Lounge Offers New Orientation Kit for Directors
Child Care Lounge is pleased to offer a New Staff Orientation Kit for directors...designed to meet many of the state requirements for orientation of new employees. The kit is available in a PDF file that is downloadable after your purchase. Cost is $10. Included in the kit: ·... - March 20, 2013 - Child Care Lounge
Parents Demand More Qualifications from Childcare Professionals
SitterCentralMiami, a local Nanny Agency, will host Miami’s inaugural National Nanny Training Day. The day will provide much needed affordable, quality training and education for caregivers looking to advance their professional skill set and increase the quality of child care they provide for Miami families. - March 19, 2013 - SitterCentral Miami
Salt Lake City Child Care Urge Diet and Exercise to Curb Childhood Obesity
From their Salt Lake City child care, daycare experts Amy Moyes and Bethany Hosking explain how parents and daycare workers can help fight childhood obesity. - March 17, 2013 - Learning Tree Schools
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to Sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp, an initiative to extend advanced learning opportunities to economically disadvantaged students. - March 17, 2013 - Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy
Future Problem Solving Program International Announces Topic on International Women’s Day
International competition to focus on women. - March 10, 2013 - Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc