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Ben Speaks About Empowerment and Change
In her most recent blog post Lions, Tigers and Bears, Ben Speaks founder Judy Giovangelo continues her uplifting message about the tornadoes of today and our past, and how we learn to be empowered through our experiences. Ben Speaks is a non-profit organization whose goal is to empower the youth of today to be the change they want to see in the world. - June 22, 2011 - Ben Speaks
Florida Nonprofit Launches Therapy Summer Camp for Kids with Disabilities and Baby Class
The Jordan Klausner Foundation, a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities, starts another summer of education and therapy services Monday and launches a new class for infants and their parents. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every weekday from June 20 to July 29 and is... - June 17, 2011 - Jordan Klausner Foundation Inc
African Education Week Looks at How to Meet the Skills Demand in the Workplace
One of the key issues facing South African FET colleges and universities is the need to align courses with the demand for skills in the workplace. This is according to Claire O’Connell, project director of the upcoming African Education Week, taking place from 6-8 July in Johannesburg,... - June 17, 2011 - African Education Week
JN Prioleau, Author of the Books "Clyde" and "Clyde and His Messy Room," Releases Her Third Children's Book, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader"
Children's book author, JN Prioleau will be publishing her third children's book summer of 2011 titled, "Clyde, the Wonderful Reader." Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since the age of 11. She has written several poems and had the opportunity... - June 07, 2011 - JN Prioleau
Focus on Safety in Schools and Universities at African Education Week
The safety of learners, students and staff at South African schools and universities is a growing concern with daily reports of violence, drug abuse, bullying, petty theft, and intimidation by peers. At the annual African Education Week in Johannesburg in July, the education sector will focus on creating a safer and more secure learning environment and also look at technology that is helping to prevent security breaches. - June 02, 2011 - African Education Week
My Baby Fingers Encourages Parents to “Hop on the Smile Train” to Help Children Born with Cleft Lips and Palates
My Baby Fingers, known for their infant and children’s programs that teach American Sign Language (ASL) and provide music therapy to kids of all ages, is teaming up with Smile Train, the international charity for children born with cleft lips and cleft palates. From now until August 31, 2011,... - June 01, 2011 - Baby Fingers
Focus on Technology at African Education Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect Uses Games to Teach in South Africa
Teachers in a South African primary school are using Microsoft’s interactive hands-free gaming systems, Xbox Kinect, to improve English literacy among learners. Microsoft says both learners and teachers have embraced the new technology in the classroom. Victor Ngobeni, Manager of... - May 27, 2011 - African Education Week
QuickSitter.com Offers Relief for Parents This Summer
While the price of gas and common household products continue to increase, QuickSitter.com has decided to offer parents some relief and drastically cut their rates to hire one of their qualified, professional sitters during the summer. - May 27, 2011 - QuickSitter.com
Thomas G. Knight Wins Award
Thomas G. Knight, Director of International Recruiting for Fieldstone Academy Named VIP of the Year in Education by Cambridge Who's Who of Business Executives. - May 19, 2011 - Fieldstone Academy
Parents as Teachers CEO Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Missouri Association for Social Welfare
Susan Stepleton, who has served as president and CEO of Parents as Teachers for the past ten years, was recognized for a lifetime of achievement by the Missouri Association of Social Welfare (MASW) on May 18 for her contributions in social work and early childhood education. - May 19, 2011 - Parents as Teachers
I am Moving, I am Learning: One Day Intensive Workshop Offered to Child Care Providers by The Rhode Island Child Care Resource Center
Two Rhode Island State Departments collaborate with local Non-Profit to offer a nationwide professional development opportunity to combat early childhood obesity. - May 18, 2011 - Rhode Island AEYC
Sagemont, Private High School in Broward, Receives Record Amount of Academic Scholarship Dollars in 2011
The Sagemont School’s 2011 high school graduates were offered a record amount of academic scholarship dollars. The school is dedicated to its model for creating champions in academics, athletics and the arts. - May 17, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Achieve Beyond is Hiring BCBA Therapists Nationwide
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, is recruiting experienced BCBA therapists to provide Applied Behavior Analysis based autism services to children in need nationwide. - May 13, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Harbor Country Day School’s Strawberry Festival to Support Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Announcing Harbor Country Day School’s 1st Annual Strawberry Festival to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10am to 4pm (rain date: Sunday, June 5, 2011) at the school’s 11-acre campus located at 17 Three Sisters Road in Saint James, NY. This is a celebration of Long Island-grown strawberries. Activities will include strawberry fun, craft and food vendors, local musicians, children’s entertainment and games. - May 11, 2011 - Harbor Country Day School
Pinnacle Opens Newest Office in Greenwich, CT
Pinnacle Educational Center, an admissions, career and life services firm, today announced the opening of its newest office in Greenwich, Connecticut, located at 500 West Putnam Avenue on US Route 1. The phone number is: (203) 542-7288. The new office will serve all of Lower Fairfield County,... - May 11, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
African Education Week to Focus on "Bridging the Skills Gap" as Macmillan Trains Thousands of South African Teachers
More than 8000 teachers in the South African provinces of Gauteng and North West are currently receiving free training from the Macmillan Teacher Campus, a teacher training provider, to assist them in teaching English as a First Additional Language. “As English First Additional Language is... - May 07, 2011 - African Education Week
Runners, Take Your Mark
31st Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Run is set for Sunday, May 15, 2011. - May 07, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Orange Park High School Alumni Still Helping Teachers
The Class of 1981 has a history of supporting teachers. This year, they are planning their 30th high school reunion and are soliciting local businesses for sponsorships in order to raise money for their old school during a time of school budget cuts. - May 05, 2011 - Orange Park High School Class of 1981 Reunion
Lifetime Adoption Founder and CEO, Mardie Caldwell Announces a New Book, "Called to Adoption - A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call"
Recognized adoption expert and adoptive mother, Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. and Founder of Lifetime Adoption Center introduces her fifth book, "Called to Adoption – A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call," providing facts and guidelines to help Christian families learn about the process of adoption. - May 04, 2011 - Lifetime Adoption
Private High School in Broward, Drama Program Receives Superior Ratings at State Festival
The Sagemont School Drama Production of Dracula received straight Superior ratings in all categories at Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa and has received numerous Cappies nominations. The program is flourishing under the direction of Elizabeth Garrard. Her knowledge and experience has helped the school’s thespian program receive top rankings at competitions this year. - May 03, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Baby Fingers Announce Dads Can Participate in All "Mommy and Me" Classes
NYC Baby Fingers is a collection of classes and webinars aimed toward aiding the development in young children, while increasing communication between families. Baby Fingers focuses on a combination of American Sign Language and music to allow parents to communicate more fluently with toddlers... - May 01, 2011 - Baby Fingers
The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Moyer Academy receives new charter and opens its doors to new students. - May 01, 2011 - The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
BrightStars Launches New and Improved Web Site
Enhanced site allows parents to search quality-rated programs as well as all licensed child care programs. The newly redesigned BrightStars web site, www.BrightStars.org, created by Envision Technology Advisors, is now live. The new web site features a database that allows parents to search all... - April 28, 2011 - Rhode Island AEYC
SpanglishBaby Launches School Library Contest Winning School Will Take $500 Worth of Bilingual and Spanish Books
SpanglishBaby.com, the go-to site for parents raising bilingual and bicultural children, launches My Bilingual School Library Contest giving dual language (or bilingual) schools the opportunity to compete for $500 worth of bilingual or Spanish books to stock their libraries. As the 15th... - April 27, 2011 - SpanglishBaby Media, Ltd
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Appel Farm Arts Camp Announces New Staff Training Program to Deal with Bullying
The Appel Farm Arts Camp has instituted a new training program for staff members that will help them defuse bullying and other behaviors that may be hurtful to other children. The arts camp's philosophy encompasses a clearly articulated policy that promotes respect and celebrates diversity, and staff members will benefit from targeted strategies. - April 22, 2011 - Appel Farm Arts Camp
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer Lead Annual Walk to Raise Awareness About Pediatric Cancer
Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC Based Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Families. - April 20, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Sunset Sudbury School Announces “A Taste of Sudbury” Summer Camp Program
Broward County progressive, K-12 private school offers children ages 5-13 the opportunity to experience self-directed learning in a community environment with no teachers. - April 10, 2011 - Sunset Sudbury School
Painting Summer Camp for Children in Hyderabad at Divya Institute of Arts
Divya Institute of Arts offers a unique‚ total-art-immersion‚ program for children of ages between 05-18 who love art. The Campers in this program are encouraged to experiment, to seek out their own artistic interests, and learn at their own pace while being challenged to broaden their horizons and creativity. They learn respect, for oneself and others, for art, and for the world around them; they gain self-confidence; they form lifelong friendships with like-hearted campers. - April 10, 2011 - Divya Institute of Arts and Paintings Gallery
San Diego Museum of Man Hosts First 5K Run to Support Monarch School and Educational Programs Promoting Racial Acceptance
On Saturday, April 9, the San Diego community will rally, rain or shine, to run in the San Diego Museum of Man’s first 5K run in Balboa Park in memory of long-time SDMoM trustee and Monarch School volunteer Alan Jaffe. The 5K run will be followed by the American Anthropological... - April 09, 2011 - Monarch School
Pinnacle Opens New Office in Midtown Manhattan
Pinnacle Educational Center, an admissions, career and life services firm, today announced the opening of its newest office. Located at 380 Lexington Ave between West 41st and West 42nd Street, near Grand Central Station, in New York City, the new office's primary focus is to serve its growing... - April 07, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
In Response to AAP Guidelines, Prevention is Best Solution for School Children to Avoid Head Lice According to Laurus Enterprises LLC
Officials of Zippity Doo'sTM, in favor of the just-issued new guidelines on lice are emphasizing that the best way for parents to deal with the problem of lice is to prevent it altogether. "We agree with the recommendation that 'no healthy child should be excluded from or allowed to miss... - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
Canada Ready to Prevent Lice; Zippity Doo’s Now Available at Shoppers Drug Mart
Zippity Doo’s™, the fast-growing line of lice-preventive hair care products for children, is now available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart, the country’s leading retailer of beauty, health and pharmacy products. - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
Zippity Doo’s Lice Prevention Hair Care Products Now Available at Two More Major Consumer Websites: Walgreens.com and Drugstore.com
Zippity Doo’s™, the head lice-preventive line of children’s hair care products, is now available to consumers at two more popular consumer websites: Walgreens.com and drugstore.com. - April 04, 2011 - Zippity Doo's Lice Prevention Hair Care
The Nursery School at Temple Beth Am Names New Director
The Nursery School at Temple Beth Am (TBA) today announced the appointment of Amy Salinger to the position of director. As director of the Metrowest preschool. Ms. Salinger is responsible for enrollment, recruitment, programming and marketing for the preschool. The Nursery School at TBA engages... - April 03, 2011 - The Nursery School at Temple Beth Am
Au Pair Clearinghouse Endorses New Au Pair Screening Test Available for Private Use by Parents
AuPairClearinghouse.com, a National Consumer Resource that Reviews Au Pair Agencies and Offers Expert Au Pair Advice to Families, gives the NannyTest an A+. - April 03, 2011 - Au Pair Clearinghouse
TakeCare and Verify-ED Partner to Improve Nanny Screening
TakeCare and Verify-ED have partnered to improve the screening of nannies and other caregivers by combining both personality assessments and credentials verifications in the screening process. - April 02, 2011 - TakeCare
TakeCare to Provide Screening of “Palz” for TeenPalz.com
TakeCare's online personality test will allow TeenPalz customers to screen Palz better and choose the best one for their kids. - April 02, 2011 - TakeCare
NeuroNet Learning to Release Early Learning Software Program
NeuroNet is a leader in movement-based learning programs designed to help children develop language processing and motor skills. - March 31, 2011 - NeuroNet Learning
Lifelong Learn Announces Release of New Book –Definitely Family Day Home
Lifelong Learn announces the imminent release of a new Book, Definitely Family Day Home, available in hard copy or as an e-book. Lifelong Learn is delighted to add this new book to the adult concept books on their website. This new book is an in-depth, step-by-step manual for anyone wanting to... - March 27, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Baby Fingers Offers Infant Massage
Lora Heller, music therapist, teacher of the deaf, and founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has expanded her mommy and me sign language program to incorporate Infant Massage classes. There are tremendous benefits for parent and baby alike when it comes to infant massage. It is relaxing for both... - March 25, 2011 - Baby Fingers
Woodcraft Rangers and LA Galaxy Partner on Youth Soccer Tournament to Support Health Through Physical Activity
This Saturday and Sunday 28 teams of 10-14 year-olds from all over Los Angeles County will take part in WeekEndZone, a double elimination soccer tournament held at Columbia Park in Torrance. WeekEndZone is hosted by Woodcraft Rangers, a non-profit agency specializing in development programs for... - March 25, 2011 - Woodcraft Rangers
Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare's Spring Gala
Stars from One Life to Live are supporting their co-star and HeartShare honoree Robert S. Woods. - March 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
New Parkland Preparatory Academy in Streamwood Sets High Standard as Therapeutic Day School
Children diagnosed with cognitive, emotional and/or health problems often require a special education program to meet their needs. In these cases, it’s important to get referred to the right school - one that can integrate the child quickly into its program regardless of the time of year and... - March 19, 2011 - Parkland Preparatory Academy
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School Students Clip Box Tops for Education
Students of DGK Parochial School in Brooklyn are asking the community to help them reach their goal of 10,000 Box Tops by June 1st. Box Tops for Education is a nationwide fundraising program for K-8 schools that encourages students to collect Box Tops off a variety of products from breakfast cereals to office supplies. Established by General Mills in 1996, the Box Tops for Education program has helped schools earn more than $340 million. - March 19, 2011 - Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School
Enslow Publishers Inc., Announces the Release of the Final Book in the Hannah Pritchard Pirate Trilogy
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the fall release of the third title in the Hannah Pritchard trilogy, "Captain Hannah Pritchard: The Hunt for Pirate Gold," chronicling the exciting adventures of the fictional character Hannah Pritchard. - March 16, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Achieve Beyond Calls for Action Against Early Intervention Cuts
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, and A.C.T.S is asking for public support to stop New York State from cutting Early Intervention (EI) services by 20 percent in a one year span. - March 03, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
HeartShare Announces Its Spring Gala Honorees
Spring is coming and so is HeartShare’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction. Being held on Thursday, March 24 at 5:30 pm, this year’s Gala will be a night to remember. As HeartShare’s premiere fundraising event, the proceeds will benefit more than 25,000 at-risk children and adults in... - March 02, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY