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Enslow Publishers, Inc. Adds Three New Historical Fiction Titles
Enslow Publishers, Inc., a leading publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, proudly announces the expansion of its historical fiction series, Historical Fiction Adventures. - June 27, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Study Proves Movement Key to Overcoming Learning Disabilities
Preliminary results of a controlled eight-month-long study prove that a new-to-the-US brain therapy, Rhythmic Movement Training, builds dramatic improvements in learning skills. Consultants from Brain Fitness Strategies LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma worked with fifth-grade students with learning disabilities in a public school 40-minutes a week and improved their reading speed by 46% using only physical movements. - June 24, 2010 - Brain Fitness Strategies LLC
Pinnacle Educational Center and BHA Education Consultants Launch Company to Help Place Student-Athletes
Getting noticed by college coaches and ultimately being recruited is one of the most difficult challenges or games that high school student-athletes face. In a move to underscore the growing competition in the college athletic recruiting process and importance of compliance with NCAA rules and... - June 23, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary, Morrisville and RTP Win Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that the local childcare centers have been named Best Day Care and Best Summer Camp by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of Triangle Awards. Winners are... - June 19, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Kindergartener at Sagemont College Prep School in Weston, FL Helps Save Birds Endangered by Oil Spill
Sagemont kindergarten student enlists his schoolmates, family & friends to collect 169 bottles of Dawn dishwashing liquid to save birds endangered by oil spill. - June 18, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases A Rainbow of Animals in One Money-Saving Paperback
Enslow Publishers, Inc. is pleased to announce the September 1, 2010 release of their new title, A Rainbow of Animals (ISBN 978-0-7660-3706-9) available in paperback at a low price of $10.99. - June 17, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
YES 3 is Now Open for Team Registration
Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 3) Challenge - June 17, 2010 - MoneyTree
Baby Fingers' Classes Now Benefit Home Schooled Kids Too
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has expanded her mommy and me program to school age kids. Specifically, Baby Fingers will now be an integral part of the NYC home school curriculum options. Working with ROC, the Resource and Opportunity Center located in the East Village, Heller... - June 11, 2010 - Baby Fingers
New Director of Finance at Discovery Point Franchising
Discovery Point Franchising is pleased to announce that Jackie Hart has joined the company as Director of Finance, effective December 1, 2009. Jackie, a professional banker with 14 years of experience at top financial institutions across the southeast, has most recently served as Senior Vice... - June 11, 2010 - Discovery Point
Special Needs Athletes Soar, Thanks to Owners of Discovery Point
Cliff and Diane Clark, principal owners of Discovery Point Franchising, Inc. headquartered in Duluth, GA, are pleased to announce their participation in the 2010 Citation Special Olympics Airlift, which will take place on July 17th and July 24th in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Citation Special Olympics... - June 11, 2010 - Discovery Point
Childcare Franchise Opportunities in a Down Market
While economic conditions challenge many businesses, the demand for quality, affordable childcare increases. For that reason, Discovery Point Child Development Centers is expanding with new franchise opportunities available throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina and South... - June 11, 2010 - Discovery Point
MoneyTree Idea eXchange (MIX) – SOTA Challenge
Platform for Youths to Showcase their Talents and to Meet up with Potential Employers - June 09, 2010 - MoneyTree
30th Anniversary Buckley's - Kennedy's Run Raises $100,000 for HeartShare
On a beautiful spring morning, a modern record of nearly 1,200 runners took off from the Riis Park Boardwalk, to the music of DJ Nikko, and hit the streets of Breezy Point, Queens for the 30th Anniversary Buckley’s – Kennedy’s 5K Charity Run. Raising a record $100,000, the Run... - June 09, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Silverlake Independent JCC Dedicates Community Room to Episcopal Bishop J. Jon Bruno
Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dedicates Room to Episcopal Bishop of Los Angeles J. Jon Bruno On June 11, 2010 the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center (SIJCC) will formally dedicate its community room to the Episcopal Bishop of Los Angeles J. Jon Bruno. The relationship... - June 05, 2010 - Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center
Nunook Interactive and Zoneneo Marketing Announce Partnership to Distribute BrainNook @ School: The Next Generation of Interactive Learning Software for Indian Schools
The partnership will leverage Zoneneo's distribution network and Nunook's development expertise to bring the next evolution in technology-aided learning to schools across India. - June 05, 2010 - Nunook Interactive Pvt Ltd
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Announces 2010 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the academy’s graduating class of 2010. Nathaniel Jones has been named... - June 05, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
MoneyTree Idea eXchange (MIX) - June 2010
Platform for Youths to Showcase their Talents and to Meet up with Potential Employers. - June 01, 2010 - MoneyTree
The First Step is the Hardest - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - May 27, 2010 - Kids Included Together
The Victory Center for Autism in Miami, Fl, Raises Significant Funds During Their "10th Year Anniversary Gala" Even Under This Year's Poor Economy
Recently, The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges along with Christine Lee’s Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, held its 10th Year Anniversary Gala. The theme for this year’s event was The Victory Center reaching its “10th year milestone.” - May 26, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Pinnacle Educational Center Opens Newest Location in Woodbridge; Area Parents’ Feedback is Very Favorable
Colleges today are more selective in their acceptance of students than ever before. When parents began discovering that Pinnacle Educational Center had just moved in the area, many were curious. Even more were excited when they discovered that BHA Education Consultants provided the college... - May 26, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Long Island Children's Museum Participates in Blue Star Museums
Long Island Children's Museum is one of more than 600 museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. - May 26, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Releases Podcast on Haiti Relief Efforts
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the school’s “Hoodies for Haiti” fundraiser. “Hoodies for... - May 26, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Portland Summer Art Camps by Spiderman Artist Randy Emberlin
Spiderman artist and inker Randy Emberlin announces his 2010 Summer Art Camp schedule for students in grades 3-8. - May 23, 2010 - RandyEmberlin
Dreamzland, Voila!, Cup Chatter, Greenergy and SYCo in the Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 2) Challenge - BIG PITCH
Top 5 YES 2 Teams Pitch for Start-Up Capital to Launch Their Business Ideas into the Market. - May 19, 2010 - MoneyTree
BHA Education Consultants and Pinnacle Educational Center Announces Strategic Alliance to Offer College Admissions Boot Camps
More people from all age groups are applying to college today than ever before, and the competition for spots at top-tier colleges and Ivy League schools is shocking - this year, Harvard had a 6.9% acceptance rate and received over 30,000 applicants. The college admissions process is not formulaic... - May 16, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Child1st Publications Releases New Series of Children's Photo Books
Child1st Publications recently released the first books in a series of picture books designed to model healthy physical activity and family relationships. - May 16, 2010 - Child1st Publications
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Nominated for Eight Capital Awards
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that the high school’s drama department has been nominated for eight North Carolina Theatre Capital Awards for... - May 16, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
SUNY Board of Trustees Approves Invictus Preparatory Charter School
Invictus Preparatory Charter School, a free public charter school serving students in East New York, Brooklyn from 5th through 12th grade, was approved by the New York State Board of Regents on May 11th 2010. Invictus Prep will open its doors to 90 5th grade students on August 22, 2011. Invictus... - May 15, 2010 - Invictus Preparatory Charter School
Local Childcare Coordinator, Michelle Carbeck, Attends Cultural Care Au Pair National Conference in Walt Disney World, Florida
Local Scottsdale resident Michelle Carbeck was recently invited to join nearly two hundred of her peers at a national conference in Walt Disney World, FL, hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair. Carbeck is a Cultural Care Au Pair local childcare coordinator (LCC) for Scottsdale and Cave Creek. At the... - May 14, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair - Scottsdale, Arizona
TakeCare Launches New Service for Parents - Online Personality Assessments of Nannies, Au Pairs and Babysitters
TakeCare launches NannyTest – an online personality test that helps parents assess potential caregivers in order to choose the best possible nanny, au pair or babysitter for their kids. NannyTest is unique in combining both risk assessment (also known as an integrity test) and personal traits... - May 14, 2010 - TakeCare
Sagemont, a Private School in Weston, Presents Their Spring Drama Productions
Drama and the Arts are alive and well at The Sagemont School, a private school in Broward County, as students take to the stage with four different musical productions this spring. - May 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces Enslow Classroom Paperback Collection
Enslow Classroom features 136 curriculum-based and high-interest paperback books coming this fall. - May 13, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
USD 207 Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Use of Classroom Website
Jessica Corriston a 5th grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary was honored this week for her website being recognized in the Top Classroom “21st Century Community” by a panel of judges reviewing over 14,000 sites nominated by 57,000 users. The review committee noted that Ms. Corriston... - May 12, 2010 - Fort Leavenworth USD 207
School Websites Aren't Kids' Stuff: St. Paul's Episcopal School Wins International Youth Website Award
Even K-8 school websites are expected to deliver the goods for media-savvy parents and students. The website for Oakland-based St. Paul's Episcopal School competed against youth websites from Planned Parenthood, HP, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, and picked up a silver medal. - May 11, 2010 - St. Paul's Episcopal School
Co-Founder of Sagemont, a Private School in Weston, Plans to Travel to 50th High School Reunion by Bicycle
Richard Goldman, a co-founder of The Sagemont School, will travel to his 50th high school reunion in Pittsburgh, a 1,200 mile trip, by bicycle. - May 11, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Maybank MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES 2) Challenge - BIG PITCH
Top 6 YES Teams Pitch for Start-Up Capital to Launch Their Business Ideas into the Market - May 08, 2010 - MoneyTree
Cultural Care Au Pairs Say: Happy "Host" Mother's Day!
Moms across the country are appreciated by their live-in au pairs who are in the United States to provide childcare for host families for up to two years. - May 07, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair, Mass.
Pace Brantley School Opens New Building: Special Guests Share in Ceremony
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Celebration. - May 07, 2010 - Pace Brantley School
Visions In Education Announces New Online Pilot Program Launched Fall 2010
Visions In Education Charter School announces a new online pilot program to be launched fall 2010 for 9th grade students. - May 07, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Introduces 30 New Preschool–Grade 1 Titles for Fall 2010
Enslow Publishers, Inc. announces the debut of 30 PreK–1 titles under their new elementary imprint, Bailey Books. - May 07, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
MoneyTree Idea eXchange (MIX)
Platform for Youths to Showcase their Talents and to Meet up with Potential Employers - May 05, 2010 - MoneyTree
Baby Fingers Classes Now Offer Classes for Bilingual Families
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, helps bilingual families utilize sign language to bridge the language gap. Hearing “leche” in Spanish and “milk” in English, while seeing the American Sign Language (ASL) sign both times, children in bilingual homes will... - May 02, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Newborn Care Announced as Part of Baby Fingers Classes
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has always incorporated issues of sleep, feeding, and overall newborn parenting into her program. Learning sign language for these various routines can assist in transitions and help the day along more smoothly. Now on staff at Baby Fingers is... - May 02, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Summer Childcare Options That Won't Break the Bank
Expert Candi Wingate Offers Insight Into Finding Child Care on a Budget. - April 29, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Storyteller Eric Wolf to Receive National Oracle Award for Work on the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf has been selected to receive an Oracle Award for Distinguished National Service to the storytelling community by the National Storytelling Network. - April 28, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
C2 Education Offers Hope Amidst the Most Brutal College Admissions Season on Record
This year's college admission season was the most brutal on record, leaving hundreds of thousands of disappointed high school seniors clutching rejection letters. In an age of increased competition, our schools simply cannot offer the help our students need to succeed -- but there is hope at C2 Education. - April 23, 2010 - C2 Education
33rd Annual OMMS Christmas in July Artisan Fair Announces Call for Vendors
Event returns to Oceanside, CA on July 10-11, 2010 - April 20, 2010 - Old Mission Montessori School (OMMS)
HeartShare Gala Raised $670,000
Friends of HeartShare Human Services came out to support the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction and, despite the bad economy, raised more money than in each of the previous two years. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and raised more than $670,000 for HeartShare’s programs... - April 17, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio Partners with Build-A-Bear and Donates to Akron Children's Hospital
Northeast Ohio AuPairCare Area Director Heather Murray along with local au pairs from 8 different countries participate in Annual Share-A-Bear Campaign. - April 17, 2010 - AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio
Kids ‘R’ Kids International Receives CITA Certification
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that the Kids ‘R’ Kids International has received corporate accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation... - April 16, 2010 - Kids R Kids