Recent Headlines
Sagemont School, a Private School in Broward, Fulfills Wishes of Impoverished Kids and Their Families
Sagemont National Junior Honor Society members collect holiday gifts for Kids in need in conjunction with the ChildNet Agency serving Broward County - December 16, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business
Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Named Semifinalist in Scholarship Competition
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 Kristin Ziegler has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - December 12, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Learn360™ Joins Forces with the Toronto Catholic School Board and Others to Deliver Superior Online Educational Content
New digital delivery platform’s success highlights digital media’s shift from supplemental content to a turnkey instructional solution - December 10, 2009 - Learn360
Four Community Leaders Join SMART Board of Directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, Linda Moore
SMART welcomes the following individuals to its board of directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, and Linda Moore. Each member brings to SMART a wealth of experience and a commitment to the cause of children’s literacy. Eric Parsons is chair of the board of directors of... - December 10, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Sagemont, a Private School in Broward Florida, Serves Up Food for Thought, as Art Students Help the Hungry in Their Area
Sagemont students reach out in conjunction with the national Empty Bowls Program as a reminder to help stop world hunger. - December 07, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts Service of Lessons & Carols
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 school will hold its third annual Service of Lessons & Carols on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the... - December 04, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Child1st Publications Introduces New Bilingual Sight Word Cards for Special Needs
The new sight word cards follow a similar format to Child1st's bestselling SnapWords™ cards. The front of each card includes an image embedded into the word, enabling visual and other right brain learners, as well as those labeled with dyslexia, autism, Asperger's and ADD to engage with the... - November 27, 2009 - Child1st Publications
Baby Fingers Begins Offering Private Lessons in Music and Sign Language Classes for Adults and Teens
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has added private lessons to the sign language school’s offerings. Lessons are now offered in guitar, piano, banjo, or general music for children and adults, as well as American Sign Language tutoring for individuals or families. The new... - November 27, 2009 - Baby Fingers
Doorways for Women and Families Receives Highest Ratings from Charity Navigator and the Catalogue for Philanthropy of Greater Washington
Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s leading provider and advocate for victims of homelessness, violence and abuse, has received two major awards recently, recognizing its outstanding fiscal management and results. Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity... - November 27, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Maui United Way and Windows of Opportunity Tutoring Team Up to Offer Holiday Tutoring Gift Cards to Support Education and Community Needs
The Maui United Way and Windows of Opportunity team up to offer discounted tutoring for Maui Students with holiday tutoring gift cards and 20% of all purchases will be donated to the Maui United Way. - November 25, 2009 - WooHawaii - Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary and Morrisville Selected as Platinum Award Winners
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary and Morrisville (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that the Cary and Morrisville locations have been named platinum award winners by Kids ‘R’ Kids International. The platinum award is the highest recognition given to any... - November 25, 2009 - Kids R Kids
The Sagemont School in Broward Flourishes as Its Technology and Student Body Continue to Grow
Sagemont, a Private School serving Broward County has been on the cutting edge in technology for the past 14 years. - November 25, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
The Sagemont School, a Private School in Broward County, Gets High Marks for Using Technology in Classrooms
Sagemont’s middle school and high school are harnessing the creative power of Activslates and Promethean software while the elementary students are utilizing their new mobile laptop unit to create innovative projects and presentations. - November 23, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Local Childcare Coordinator, Michele Chazen Attends Cultural Care Au Pair International Summit in Berlin, Germany
Local Childcare Coordinator, Michele Chazen Attends Cultural Care Au Pair International Summit in Berlin, Germany In honor of the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall - November 22, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair, Michele Chazen
“Impunity in India” – An Evening of Reflection and Hopeful Projection
In conjunction with Trinity University’s Students Creating Awareness of the Sikh Faith (SCASF), Sikh Research Institute presented an evening of informed dialogue and reflection on the events of November 1984, in which organized anti-Sikh mobs massacred thousands across cities in northern... - November 22, 2009 - Sikh Research Institute
VFW National Home for Children Helps Active-Duty Military Families
In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children. In addition to other programs, the National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for... - November 22, 2009 - VFW National Home for Children
Local Childcare Coordinator, Claudette Roehl, Attends Cultural Car Au Pair International Summit in Berlin, Germany
Claudette Roehl was recently invited to join more than 75 of her peers at an international summit in Berlin, Germany, hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair. In honor of the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. - November 19, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair
Willow Bend Learning Center: 2009 WFAA-List Winner
Willow Bend Learning Center voted among top five daycares in North Texas - November 18, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Among Top One Percent of High School Juniors Nationwide
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 two students, Nathan Jones and Stephen West, have qualified as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit... - November 18, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Kids ‘R’ Kids Of Cary, Morrisville and RTP Recognized as Five Star Schools of Excellence
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that all three locations have been named Five Star Schools of Excellence by the state of North Carolina. This license signifies the highest level of quality... - November 18, 2009 - Kids R Kids
Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School Expands Its Academic Offerings with Nationally-Acclaimed Pre-Kindergarten Program
Though the generosity of the Connelly Foundation, local school brings Blueprint for Early Literacy® program to its youngest students. - November 18, 2009 - Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School
Learn360 Keeps Students Engaged as Classrooms Are Closed by H1N1
Learn360, an interactive media-on-demand service for the K-12 educational market, is enabling educators to maintain continuous learning in spite of a potential widespread outbreak of H1N1 and other flu viruses. - November 17, 2009 - Learn360
Noted Author Joins Classical Learning Resource Center
The Classical Learning Resource Center is an online resource center for teachers and homeschoolers dedicated to Christian education through Classical Learning. A classical education not only prepares students for the practical responsibilities of life, but also opens the door to a deeper understanding of humanity and faith. - November 16, 2009 - Classical Learning Resource Center
Students Help Students Affected by Fire
Students and teachers from Trinity Lutheran School come together to help students and teachers at Marysville Elementary school in SE Portland who were devastated by a fire on Tuesday, November 10. - November 14, 2009 - Trinity Lutheran School
JA Holiday Online Auction
Starting November 12th and lasting until December 3rd, 2009, Junior Achievement will be giving online shoppers the chance to help support local students. The Online Holiday Auction is collaboration between Junior Achievement of the East Central Ohio (Stark/Tuscarawas), Junior Achievement of North... - November 12, 2009 - Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Brilliance Academy Bloggers Shed New Light on Dallas Daycares
Brilliance Preschool & Academy provides an opportunity for local parents to get information on local news. Providing essential tools to the local parents. - November 10, 2009 - Brilliance Preschool & Academy
Schools: Trade Cookie Dough for Real Dough
SCHOOLSAVINGS.com launches new fund raising tools as part of It’s Cool to Save at School™ deposit solution. - November 09, 2009 - SCHOOLSAVINGS.com
November: Doorways for Women and Families Releases Homelessness Awareness Month Story Ideas
National Homelessness Awareness Month is more important than ever this year. With high unemployment and a sagging economy, families are feeling the affects. Below are several story ideas from an Arlington-based shelter that shed light on homelessness’ impact on families and communities. - November 09, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Baby Fingers Brings Aboard Tom from the Children’s Museum of the Arts as Kids’ Birthday Party Entertainer
Tom from the Children’s Museum of the Arts has recently joined Baby Fingers, adding to the sign language center’s repertoire of birthday party entertainers. Baby Fingers offers low-key therapeutic parties and now the premier baby sign language program in the NYC metro area, offers even... - November 08, 2009 - Baby Fingers
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Qualify for Duke University Talent Identification Program
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 71 percent of the academy’s 7th graders have qualified to participate in the Duke Talent Identification... - November 07, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
My Smart Hands Comes to Berks County
Imagine communicating with your baby before he or she can even speak. Teaching a hearing baby American Sign Language (ASL) was once viewed as a fad but now, many years later, parents are realizing it is a valuable tool that is here to stay. - November 07, 2009 - My Smart Hands - Berks
braininsights® to Donate Baby Food Items to Feeding America® Eastern Wisconsin
With Each Product Purchased During the Month of November, braininsights® Will Donate Baby Food, Baby Cereal, or Formula to the Feeding America® Eastern Wisconsin Food Bank - November 06, 2009 - braininsights, LLC
Child1st Publications Releases Easy-for-Me® List B Readers as a New Learning Disability Resource
Child1st Publications will soon release List B readers to continue its Easy-for-Me® series of decodable readers, suitable both as a learning disability resource and as a program for children just beginning to learn to read. - November 06, 2009 - Child1st Publications
Visions in Education K-12 Charter School Launches Twitter Web Site
Visions In Education Charter School, one of California's leading home schooling and independent study programs in grades K-12 has launched a Twitter site and may be followed at http://twitter.com/visionsined. About Visions In Education: Visions In Education is an accredited K-12 Charter School... - November 04, 2009 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Visions In Education K-12 Charter School Video Production Wins Telly Award
Visions In Education Charter School, one of California's leading home schooling and independent study programs in grades K-12 is proud to announce that its school informational DVD has won a Bronze Telly. Their production firm, Haven Falls Motion Picture Productions, nominated the DVD for this... - November 01, 2009 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Rocket City Sitters Gives Huntsville Parents a Reliable Way to Find a Qualified Babysitter
Rocket City Sitters announces its grand opening, finally giving parents in the Huntsville/Madison County area a quick, reliable way to gain access to professional babysitters. Parents can call one phone number and have instant access to an experienced, certified babysitter, even on short notice. - October 31, 2009 - Rocket City Sitters
Greenway and Fairfax Collaboration Proves Successful at DTASC Festival
Greenway Arts Alliance and Fairfax High School sponsor underserved teens at DTASC Fall Festival. - October 30, 2009 - Greenway Arts Alliance
"Scary Stories Are Good for Your Children," Says Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric James Wolf, professional storyteller and host of the Art of Storytelling Show, is available for print, radio and television interviews to speak on how scary stories can be used to teach important life skills to children. - October 29, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Partnership Launches Statewide Initiative for Child Safety
“Operation Safe Scout” is the launch of a statewide initiative to educate parents and children and to raise funds for the Boy Scouts of America. The first event will be held on October 31st, at 25 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, NJ at 8:30 am. The proceeds generated from this launch will help Boy Scouts of America continue to carry out their mission in times of economic hardship. - October 28, 2009 - Amber Ready, Inc.
Discussion Forum Regarding the Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children
A discussion forum regarding The Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children is being hosted at Emory University/ Goizueta Business School, on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages USA. - October 25, 2009 - The Atlanta Committee of SOS Children's Villages USA
Kids ‘R’ Kids Care Fest Raises More Than $7,500 for Make-a-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that “Care Fest,” a family festival that took place at NetSports in Morrisville on Oct. 17, raised more than $7,500 to benefit a Durham child... - October 24, 2009 - Kids R Kids
Sagemont, a Broward County Private High School Scores a Slam Dunk with Partnership with Ultimate Sports Institute
Sagemont, Private High School in Broward County Partners with Local Ultimate Sports Institute to Strengthen and Condition School’s Varsity Athletes. - October 23, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Fusion Academy & Learning Center Los Angeles Announces Board of Advisors
Local Professionals to Serve on Board for One-to-One Private School Opening in March 2010 - October 22, 2009 - Fusion Academy & Learning Center
Series of Public Town Hall Planning Meetings Set for New High School in Dublin, Calif.
Three Initial “Tassajara Prep” Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to Gather Vital Input from Parents and Community Leaders, and Shape Direction of Planned College-Prep Public High School - October 16, 2009 - Dublin Learning Corporation
"Care Fest" to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that they will host “Care Fest,” a family festival, at NetSports in Morrisville on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to a... - October 16, 2009 - Kids R Kids
Baby Fingers Extends Reach from New York with Webinars on Sign Language for Parents and Babies
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, launches the Baby Fingers Sign Language Webinar Series. With the new online seminars, learning Baby Fingers sign language for parents and babies is now available outside of New York. Baby Fingers LLC uses InstantPresenter.com to serve the... - October 11, 2009 - Baby Fingers
Deborah McNelis Selected to Advisory Board for Kids Educational & Entertainment Site
ZiggityZoom Advisory Board Names 30 Specialists in Education, Health, Nutrition, Child Development, Parenting, Literacy, Language and Safety - October 09, 2009 - braininsights, LLC