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Raleigh Chess Days Feb 18-20, 2011 by Chess Achieves
The Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charles Meeker, announces Raleigh Chess Days February 18 - 20, 2011 in honor of the NC K-12 & Collegiate Chess Championship being held at the Raleigh Convention Center. Over 1,000 students, coaches, volunteers, and parents will attend. Education, Coaching, and Scholastic Achievement will be the headliners. - February 03, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Students Remember Troops on Valentine’s Day
Students at Riverbend Prep Elementary School work to bring a bit of cheer to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for Valentine's day. - February 02, 2011 - Riverbend Prep PTSO
Bill Guarinello Celebrates 40 Years with HeartShare
The President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York has been with the nonprofit organization for 40 years. - January 30, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Lifelong Learn Announces Two New E-books for Children’s Easy Reading
Lifelong Learn is proud to offer two new additions to their library of children’s e-book on their website. The children’s books from Lifelong Learn provide an enjoyable reading experience while motivating basic reading skills, left to right progression, turning pages, identifying words... - January 29, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Seaford School District to Launch First New Tech Academy in Delaware
Delaware’s Seaford School District is opening a new technology-based academic high school. The Delaware New Tech Academy will use a project-based educational model that has been proven successful at more than 60 public schools across the nation. Applications are being accepted from regional students through February 1. - January 22, 2011 - Delaware New Tech Academy
Durham Boy Age 5 Wins US National Chess Title by Chess Achieves
Peter Crowley of Durham age 5 won the title of 2010 Kindergarten National Chess Champion in December 2010. - January 22, 2011 - Chess Achieves
Nannies4Hire.com Turns Solitary Into Solidarity with a Virtual Community for Nannies
Nannies no longer have to live a solitary existence with only children to talk to with the launch of the Nannysupportgroup.com created by Nannies4hire.com. This free Internet service provides a much needed communication vehicle that allows nannies to ask questions, exchange tips and feel connected to a community. Nannies4hire.com is a premier online database service that matches families with nannies. - January 20, 2011 - Nannies4hire.com
Bilinguals Inc. Expands Continuing Education Workshops Offered Nationwide
The leading nationwide pediatric therapy and behavioral management company is focusing on growing the number of low cost continuing education unit (CEU) eligible workshops it will offer to therapists nationwide. - January 14, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Private Elementary School in Weston, FL Raises Funds to Help Create New Soccer Field for Children’s Harbor
The Sagemont School in Broward Florida created a “healthy living” themed community service event to help raise funds for the construction of a soccer field for children in need. - January 11, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Mt. Diablo Unified School District Seeks Irrigation Company for Water Conservation
As many school districts in California struggle with finances, districts like MDUSD are taking initiative with resource conservation as a means to aid their budget. Taking another step today with centralized irrigation. - January 09, 2011 - Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Parents Learn to Communicate with Infants - Local Workshop Teaches Parents How to "Talk" to Their Baby Through Sign Language
www.TinyTalkersPortland.com - Teach your infant to communicate! Tiny Talkers workshops help eliminate the guesswork parents face in trying to teach their kids how to sign. Attendees learn about the benefits of communicating with pre-verbal babies through sign language and the research that supports it. Benefits include less frustration, higher IQ’s, larger vocabularies and earlier speech development. Sessions presented by Shira Fogel, baby sign language specialist and founder of Tiny Talker. - January 09, 2011 - TinyTalkers ~ Baby Sign Language workshops
Dr. Nadine Cartwright-Lowe Joins Pinnacle’s Health Education & Health Coaching Practice
Nadine Cartwright-Lowe, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined Pinnacle Educational Center’s health education and health coaching practice. Pinnacle Educational Center, headquartered in Woodbridge, Connecticut, is an educational, career and life services firm. “I am very... - January 09, 2011 - Pinnacle Educational Center
FACS Program of Houston's Founder and CEO Kevin Price Shares Insight on Education in His Published eBook "Education in America: Together, We Can Put It Back On Track"
Smashwords provides another platform for Kevin Price to inform others about solutions for at-risk and dropouts. - January 08, 2011 - FACS Program of Houston
Baby Fingers Steps Up Creative Arts Programs
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 the creative arts therapies. With two music therapists, a drama therapist, and a dance therapist, Baby Fingers can now offer individual... - December 31, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Edward Fleming of Longmeadow Inducted Into St. John's Prep Athletic Fall of Fame
Edward Fleming of Longmeadow was inducted into the St. John’s Prep Athletic Hall of Fame on November 24, 2010. Fleming, who is a 1948 graduate of St. John’s, was honored for outstanding achievement in football, hockey, and baseball. He is also a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. - December 30, 2010 - St. John's Prep School
The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida
Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Discovery Point Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises List
Discovery Point has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises List for 2011. Discovery Point makes their debut on the list at #290, a respectable entrance onto a list that also features more widely recognized franchises like McDonalds, Subway and Hampton Hotels. Entrepreneur... - December 25, 2010 - Discovery Point
Children Raise Life-Saving Funds in Style for Sri Lanka's National Cancer Institute
Model pupils at the Happy Times International Preschool in Nugegoda boost cancer care campaign in style by showcasing a night of fashion and entertainment to upgrade ICU (Intensive Care Unit) facilities at the Pediatric Ward of Sri Lanka's National Cancer Institute. - December 24, 2010 - Happy Times International Preschool
Bilinguals Inc. Celebrates 15 Years of Pediatric Therapy Services
The pediatric therapy and autism services company celebrates 15 years of service to children and families across the country. - December 12, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
CASTLE of the Treasure Coast Raises $50,000 at Holiday Magic Event
The community came out in force for CASTLE's Holiday Magic Event, raising $50,000 in one evening to support Child Abuse Education and Prevention programs. More than 300 guests bid on jewelry valued at over $16,000, 75 bottles of wine and some very unusual silent and oral auction items. - December 12, 2010 - CASTLE of the Treasure Coast
Visions In Education Charter School Wins Best of the Best again
Visions In Education Charter School was honored to win its second award as Best Independent Study School, and an additional delightful surprise was that Visions teacher Tatyana Lazukova won Teacher of the Year for her support of students in the Sacramento area Russian community. - December 02, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Former Miami Dolphin, Oronde Gadsden’s First Program Changer as New Westlake AD is to Expand Basketball Program
Westlake Preparatory School's Athletic program has come under the direction of former Miami Dolphin Oronde Gadsden. Coach Gadsden is revamping and expanding the program with an elite international basketball program. - November 27, 2010 - Westlake Preparatory School & Academy
Dr. Paul Lowe Joins Woodbridge Rotary Club
President & Co-founder of Pinnacle Educational Center joins Rotary - November 26, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Baby Fingers: Sign Language Interpreting Services
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has contracted a certified interpreter to more fully meet the needs of Deaf clients and families. While Baby Fingers instructors have always been proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), and a few of the teachers are Deaf themselves, providing... - November 25, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Achieve Beyond Expands Autism Program in Northern Virginia
The nationwide pediatric therapy company Achieve Beyond spanning Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC and Illinois has expanded the autism programs for their early intervention child health care services. - November 17, 2010 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Gold Parent Coaching to be Featured on Gaggle of Chicks Group Buying Service on November 16th, 2010
The Parental Support and Nanny Matching Company to Offer Discounted Services to Parents in the New York Tri-State Area While Launching its New Social Networking Strategy. - November 15, 2010 - Gold Parent Coaching
Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner Honoring Iraq War Casualty NYC-Born Specialist Brendan Marrocco
Bob Costas, Jim Ryan, Tiki Barber, Leonard Marshall and NY Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will join HeartShare Human Services next Tuesday evening when the 2010 Joe DiMaggio Award will be presented to US Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco. Born and raised in Staten Island, Marrocco miraculously... - November 14, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
St. John Little Wings Childcare Presents: Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
Former Miss America in Concert at Indianapolis Southeast Side Church - November 12, 2010 - St John Lutheran Church
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Elementary Series on Working Dogs
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, announces the release of its new series, Amazing Working Dogs with American Humane. - November 10, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
JamHub Inventor Wants to Equalize Music and Sports for Kids
Music making is linked to improved confidence, math skills and science skills, however in most schools, sports programs are flourishing while music programs are languishing. Steve Skillings, the inventor of JamHub silent rehearsal studios, believes that high school music programs can reach more kids through "modern music" bands. Noise and space concerns can now be addressed by the bands playing in small spaces through headphones. - November 09, 2010 - JamHub LLC
Rio School District Celebrates Nyeland Acres Center, 4th Annual Golden Heart Award
Rio School District will celebrate the grand opening of the Office of Student and Family Services Nyeland Center and present the 4th Annual Golden Heart Award honoring a dedicated Rio community leader from 4 – 6 p.m., Nov. 18. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The event will be... - November 05, 2010 - Rio School District
Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Supports Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures
The Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Centers today announced its commitment to support the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures. “Supporting local charities is an important priority for us because it directly affects the lives of the families in our... - November 04, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria
Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation
The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm
Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School
The New Y in Santa Ana is Now Open: Aquatics Center and Soccer Arena Provide New Opportunities for Youth & Families
Today, the Y begins a new chapter in its history with the opening of the new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex in Santa Ana, Ca. Swim & Sports programs begin November 1st; a Registration Day will be held Saturday, October 30th at the new Y. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, and caring. A Grand Opening Celebration Event will be held on November 20th at 10am, this is a free community event. - October 30, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Kinderstart “KinderGuides” Knowledge Experts
Kinderstart.com, the mini-search engine and in-depth parenting directory, introduces “KinderGuides.” - October 27, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
For Kid's Sake Early Learning Center to Open Second Location in Dexter
For Kid's Sake Early Learning Center is bucking the trend and expanding to a second location in Dexter, Michigan. - October 25, 2010 - For Kids Sake Early Learning Center, LLC
Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Joins Dove® in Helping Girls and Families Celebrate Self Esteem
On Sunday October 24, Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area is hosting a mother-daughter “Strong, Smart, and Bold Girl” self-esteem booth from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mall at Prince George’s, 3500 East West Highway, in Hyattsville, Md. Families are encouraged to bring girls to the booth, located at the Mall’s center court, to participate. - October 23, 2010 - Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metrpolitan Area
Child1st Publications Relocates to Gastonia, North Carolina
Child1st Publications recently moved offices to a larger facility in Gastonia, North Carolina in order to accommodate recent expansion. Formerly located in Lincolnton, the company is now positioned just off Highway 85 on South New Hope Road. Child1st has seen unprecedented growth in the past year... - October 23, 2010 - Child1st Publications
Baby Fingers Offers Quality Music Programs
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 quality music education and music therapy. Children with special needs and those who are “typically developing” can now... - October 23, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Exhibit Featuring Artists with Autism
The 2nd Annual ArtShare for HeartShare, featuring artwork created by individuals with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities runs November 2 through November 13, 2010. It is being held at the New Century Artists Gallery, located at 530 W. 25th Street, Suite 406 (between 10th... - October 23, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
AT&T Awards YMCA of Orange County $5,000 Grant to Purchase New Computers for Afterschool Care Program
AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
The Y in Santa Ana Opens November 1st - New Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Arena
On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Nannies4Hire.com Releases New Book "The Nanny Factor"
In her new book, available October 1, 2010, The Nanny Factor: A Parent's Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family, Candi provides the same know-how to parents and grandparents that she gives to the Dr. Phil show and one of the most famous Moms, Kate Gosselin, TLC's star of Kate Plus 8. - October 22, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Teen Holocaust Series
True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust series provides a great resource that can be used for Holocaust curriculum and International Holocaust Remembrance Day connections. - October 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Nannies4hire.com Launches New Childcare Program: Event Childcare on Demand
Nannies4hire.com and Care4hire.com are launching a new childcare alternative on a national scope with their Event Childcare on Demand program. By pre-registering for the service, businesses, non-profits, event and meeting planners, wedding planners and community organizations can have a roster of... - October 21, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
SOAR® Learning, Inc. Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
From among thousands of contestants, SOAR® Learning, Inc. of Lake Orion, MI has ranked in the top 3% (#53) in StartupNation.com’s 2010 Leading Moms in Business competition. (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/7992/index.php) Over 709,000 votes were cast in... - October 20, 2010 - SOAR Learning Inc.
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Implementation of SMARTboards Into Curriculum
Kids R Kids of Clayton has installed the TeachSmart® Learning System in its Preschool, Jr. K., and Kindergarten classrooms. This System is the first comprehensive interactive whiteboard software package developed specifically for early childhood. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Family Fall Festival
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton NC will be holding their 2010 Family Fall Festival on Friday, October 29, from 4:30pm - 7pm. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
IDEAL School Students Get Personalized History Lesson
Native American history classes wrap up unit with visit from Seminole and Choctaw tribal representatives. - October 14, 2010 - IDEAL School