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Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United States
Young Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in Top Home-Based Franchises. Having opened its first franchise in 2001, Young Rembrandts is the only children’s art enrichment program ranked in the Top 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - January 14, 2012 - Young Rembrandts Inc.
Parents as Teachers Receives Continued Support from The Boeing Company
Recent grant from The Boeing Company will make Parents as Teachers training materials more accessible to early childhood education professionals. - January 12, 2012 - Parents as Teachers
Crossing the Goal Line - Coaching Others to Success in Business eBook - by Kendra Clark Moore - Available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com
All businesses want to increase the productivity and efficiency of the people in their organization. Most business leaders search high and low looking for methods of improving productivity and communication. These leaders must learn how to coach first. Crossing the Goal Line: Coaching Others to... - January 08, 2012 - KCM Educational Management
New Special Needs Preschool Classroom at Penny Lane Schools
Penny Lane Schools (www.pennylaneschools.com) in collaboration with Good Shepherd Center (www.gscenter.org) and St. Xavier University (www.sxu.edu) will launch a new program January 16th, 2012, directed at servicing the growing special needs population in early childhood education. - January 08, 2012 - Penny Lane Schools
Virtual Speech Center Inc. Releases a New iPad Application for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of web-based software for online speech therapy (telepractice) and mobile applications, announced today the release of Outdoor Fun, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. Outdoor Fun is designed by a certified... - January 07, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Doodle Bugs! Commemorates 20th Anniversary with 20 Acts of Kindness
January 20, 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers. - January 07, 2012 - Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers
Moms Communicate with Mom Blogs
More and more moms are using an advanced method to share their successes and anguish about parenting without having to live close to each other or be acquaintances. Mom blogs such as www.KatesBabyBlog.com, inexperienced moms and dads share suggestions and recommendation with other inexperienced... - January 06, 2012 - Kates Baby Blog
Sensational Teaching Delivers Free Webinar Series, Helps Teachers Reach Our Toughest Students
Sensational Teaching LLC has launched a free webinar series for 2012. Sensory Integration is demystified and concrete dynamic, sensory based strategies are shared with parents and educators. - January 05, 2012 - Sensational Teaching LLC
Curriculum Consignment™ is Now Offering Point/Counter Point
Point Counterpoint is the presentation of equal value opposing positions on the same topic for purpose of classroom debate. Curriculum Consignment™ added this link to encourage classroom debates on a variety of issues including geographical issues, political issues, and social issues. - January 05, 2012 - Curriculum Consignment
The New Curriculum Consignment™ Cyber Store Helps Educators Earn Extra Money
Curriculum Consignment™ is an internet company created by teachers as a venue to sell curricula and earn back out-of-pocket expenses. - January 03, 2012 - Curriculum Consignment
Curriculum Consignment™ Respects the Hard Work Educators Put Into Writing Curricula
Curriculum Consignment™ is a venue designed for the sole purpose of making curriculums/units and lessons available for sale because Curriculum Consignment™ is a teacher run website. - January 03, 2012 - Curriculum Consignment
Rainbow Academy Unwraps the Newest Addition to Its Lineup of Early Learning Centers in Time for the Holidays
New Jersey-Based Early Learning & Childcare Company Cuts the Ribbon and Opens the Doors to its Bergen County Facility in Fair Lawn. - December 23, 2011 - Rainbow Academy
Parents as Teachers Addresses Growing Needs of Vulnerable Families
Parents as Teachers, the trusted resource for professionals in early childhood education, has seen an increase in the number of impoverished families that its affiliates serve. In response, Parents as Teachers has developed new training opportunities to help early childhood professionals understand the unique challenges families in poverty face. - December 22, 2011 - Parents as Teachers
Aya Academy of Excellence Bridges North and South Metro Atlanta to Assist the Atlanta Children’s Shelter
A team of volunteers from Aya Academy of Excellence, led by Johns Creek resident Stephanie Hunte, reached out to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter to assist in their annual Holiday House event. Each year, the shelter galvanizes volunteers to provide toys, books, clothes and household goods for... - December 21, 2011 - Aya Academy of Excellence
High Bluff Academy Implements Outreach Program to Benefit the World Community with Social Media
The “High Bluff Outreach” community service club educates students on global community service involvement by supporting The Project for Sudan. - December 16, 2011 - High Bluff Academy
Two Visions Students Win First Place in Charter School Holiday Card Contest
Visions In Education, one of California's leading provider of Home schooling and Independent Study programs is proud to announce that two Visions students won first place in the Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP (MYM) “Design Our Holiday Card” art contest. The overall theme of the art... - December 15, 2011 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
New Downtown KC Charter School
Academically Rigorous Charter School Preparing to Open Downtown - December 10, 2011 - Crossroads Academy of Kansas City
360 Education Solutions Announces the "Most Innovative Teachers"
An annual writing contest among teachers, organized by 360 Education Solutions, had an unusual twist in 2011. The winning writers don't actually win anything...the teacher they anonymously nominated gets the prize, a new iPad2. - December 08, 2011 - 360 Education Solutions
Pinnacle Educational Center Announces Ivy League Admissions Advisors Division
Pinnacle Educational Center formally announces its Ivy League Admissions Advisors (ILAA) division. The new division is just for high school students who are interested in applying to or college students who are interested in transferring to Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities. - December 08, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
San Diego Public School Exclusively for Homeless Children Calls for Gift Card and In-Kind Donations for Student Holiday Event
Upcoming Celebration to Provide Gifts and Basic Necessities to Monarch School Students. - December 07, 2011 - Monarch School
Broward Day Camp Helps Families by Hosting Programs for Winter Break
Camp Sagemont, serving the Fort Lauderdale area, hosts winter camp programs in response to the needs of working parents. Campers can spend their time off from school in a safe and engaging atmosphere. - December 07, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Becomes Nationally Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that it has been awarded national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA is an international, independent,... - December 05, 2011 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Parents as Teachers Recognizes Best Practices in Early Childhood Education
Parents as Teachers honored three of its affiliates with the prestigious Losos Prize for Excellence for 2011 at the organization’s national conference in November. These organizations have made a significant impact on children and families in St. Louis, Portland, and southwestern Indiana. - December 03, 2011 - Parents as Teachers
BrightStar of Austin: Accredited Austin Healthcare Staffing Agency
BrightStar of Austin, a full-service Austin healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical Austin homecare, has been accredited by The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 18,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. - November 25, 2011 - BrightStar Care
HeartShare Human Services and National Grid Launch Mobile Donation Campaign to Support Annual Heating Fund
Text WARM to 27722 to Donate and Support Families That Need Help Staying Warm - November 25, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Bang Bang Games Introduces First Interactive 3D Dancing Character on iPad. Animal Disco: Max Hippo Dances Its Way Into Hearts of iPad Owners with a Contest Giveaway.
Bang Bang Games, creators of the Animal Disco, are pleased to announce its first interactive 3D dancing character Max Hippo, with unique user interaction, state-of-the-art animations, and ultramodern dance moves. - November 23, 2011 - Bang Bang Games, LLC.
Macmillan Announces Diamond Sponsorship for African Education Week
Macmillan South Africa has announced its diamond sponsorship for the 6th annual African Education Week conference and exhibition taking place in Johannesburg in July next year. “African Education Week has grown into the most significant education event on the continent,” says Caren... - November 16, 2011 - African Education Week
Achieve Beyond is Exhibiting at the National ASHA Conference
The nationwide pediatric therapy and autism services company will be on display at the California ASHA conference. - November 12, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
360 Education Solutions Discussion-Point: Teachers Overpaid?
Is teaching really a personal self-sacrifice for the greater good of our children, or are teachers actually over-paid for their time and effort? A new study challenges common perceptions... - November 11, 2011 - 360 Education Solutions
James J. Young III Installed as Tenth Head of Harbor Country Day School
On October 14, 2011, in an on-campus ceremony in the company of students, parents, faculty, staff, current and past trustees and friends, Harbor Country Day School formally installed James J. Young III as the tenth Head of School. “Harbor Country Day School is on the move,” said Mr. - November 10, 2011 - Harbor Country Day School
Curriculum Consignment is Seeking Curriculums/Units and Lessons to Sell for Educators as a Way for Educators to Earn Extra Money
Using Curriculum Consignment ™ for source materials is a way of reaching out and collaborating with educators across geographical lines and cultural lines opening up and removing barriers so you can focus on the fundamentals, manage outcomes, and improve the academic performance in your classroom. - November 09, 2011 - Curriculum Consignment
Milford Academy Football Ends Season Undefeated
UCONN commit, Montrell Dobbs led the team with 169 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. Montrell finished the season with a team leading 20 touchdowns and 1,366 yards. Dobbs is now the 2nd all-time rushing leader in Milford Academy Football history overtaking New York Jets running back Shonn Greene,... - November 09, 2011 - Milford Academy
Rainbow Academy Gives Parents in Bergen County Something to be Thankful for This November
New Jersey-Based Early Learning & Childcare Company Raises the Curtain on New Facility in Fair Lawn - November 09, 2011 - Rainbow Academy
Author/Psychologist Dares Students to Dream Big
Character Education Consultant and Author Strives to Restore Heroes and Dreams to Our Youth - November 09, 2011 - KidsCanDoIt.com
S'Kids Announces Its Ever-Popular Fall Festival (Nov 12) and Cooking Class (Nov 11) to Western Wake Families
What's more fun than making pumpkin pancakes? Apple Bobbing. - November 06, 2011 - S'Kids Drop-in Child Care
Cash Grants Available for Women Seeking Education to Improve Their Family’s Lives: Local Women’s Service Organization Seeks Applicants for Soroptimist International Women
Soroptimist International of San Ramon Valley, a volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, is seeking applicants for their Women’s Opportunity Awards. Applications are currently available at... - November 05, 2011 - Soroptimist International of San Ramon Valley
CNE Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Martha Arntson
Childcare Network of Evanston (CNE) announces the retirement of Executive Director Martha Arntson, who will continue in her position until June 30, 2012. An executive director search is underway. - November 03, 2011 - Childcare Network of Evanston
Milford Academy Football Beats Erie Community College 40-27 for 10th Straight Win
The Milford Academy football team rolled to its 10th straight win (40-27) over Erie Community College this past Sunday, October 30th, in Buffalo, NY to remain unbeaten for the year. UCONN commit, Montrell Dobbs led the team with 38 carries for 206yards and 1 touchdown and 1 2-pt. conversion. Dobbs... - November 02, 2011 - Milford Academy
High Bluff Academy Establishes Community Outreach Club for Students
The community service-focused club will better prepare students for college applications while helping the community - October 30, 2011 - High Bluff Academy
High Bluff Academy Receives WASC Accreditation
High Bluff Academy has also begun offering Advanced Placement courses. - October 28, 2011 - High Bluff Academy
Milford Academy Beats Wagner College 40-16 to Remain Unbeaten
Milford Academy rolls to its 9th straight win (40-16) over Wagner College this past Sunday, October 23rd, in Staten Island, NY to remain unbeaten for the year. UCONN commit, Montrell Dobbs led the team with 135 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. Montrell leads all rushers with 17 touchdowns and 994... - October 27, 2011 - Milford Academy
Help Keep Children Safe Online with SafeSearchLock
Akumenta have announced the official launch of a new and unique global internet safety tool named "SafeSearchLock." This straightforward Windows software instantly and automatically enforces and Locks on the strictest family filters and safe search features for popular web sites. - October 25, 2011 - SafeSearchLock
Cal Coast Academy Student Set to Voyage Around the World
Cal Coast Academy student Cole Korsh embarks upon a 108-day, once-in-a-lifetime academic adventure, as he prepares to circumnavigate the globe and explore 11 different countries. - October 25, 2011 - Cal Coast Academy
Non Profit Supports Local Children with Thriller Performance and Costume Contest, Fort Myers, FL
Non Profit fights obesity and provides locals with Halloween event with public performance. - October 25, 2011 - FUNdamental Fitness 4 Kidz
Island Montessori Academy Announces New Enrichment Offering for Students by My Gym®
Island Montessori Academy announces a new physical enrichment program offered to students ages 3-8 and developed by local children’s fitness center, My Gym of Naples. The students at IMA participate in a fitness program designed to build strength, balance, coordination, self-awareness, and... - October 23, 2011 - Island Montessori Academy
NBA Champion Dirk Nowitzki, Toyota and Children’s Cancer Research Fund Team Up This Holiday Season for the Joy and Future of Our Children
Light Up The Nation is a unique holiday giving program that benefits both the donor and a child in the hospital from now until the end of the year. For each $50 donation, the donor will receive a Harry the Holiday Conductor Bear. An additional matching bear will be sent to a child in a participating hospital nationwide. 100% of every $50 donation goes directly to funding pediatric oncology research. - October 22, 2011 - Children's Cancer Research Fund
Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
Asylum Haunted House Strikes Fort Myers, Fl Using Halloween as an Icebreaker, FUNdamental Fitness 4 Kidz Says "Hello" to Fort Myers by Horrifying Them
The new Non Profit organization in Fort Myers, FL, FUNdamental Fitness 4 Kidz, has settled in and is wasting no time introducing itself. Supporting the local children by helping them face obesity and poor fitness, FUNdamental boasts healthy practices with diets, regular activity, and encourages growth in the community. And it appears their first move is providing the locals with an Asylum Haunted House that has a pretty strong backing. - October 21, 2011 - FUNdamental Fitness 4 Kidz
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Sports Fiction Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is excited to announce its plans to publish their first sports fiction series, A Champion Sports Story, as part of their Spring 2012 List. - October 15, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Band Students Perform STOMP-Style at Sagemont, a Broward County College Prep School
Sagemont band students are exploring the percussion techniques made popular in the 80’s Broadway sensation STOMP. This private college prep school continues to encourage students to participate in the arts including band, chorus, drama and fine arts. Sagemont serves elementary, middle and high school students from Weston, Plantation, Miramar, Cooper City, and other neighboring cities. - October 11, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools