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Summer Day Camp for Teens is a Beautiful Experience
All About Me Beauty Camp builds character, ethics, confidence and self esteem though developing inner and outer beauty for 13 - 17 year old teens. - June 13, 2008 - All About Me Beauty Camp
Storming Robots Announces First Robocon Technology Learning Center to Host Student Robotics Exhibition
As part of its continuing mission of furthering science and engineering education through hands-on robotics instruction, Storming Robots Technology Learning Center is pleased to announce the first RoboCon, an exhibition of robotics projects to be held Saturday, June 21st. RoboCon will highlight the accomplishments of students ranging from grade 2 to 12, as they present the culmination from 1 to 9 month of robotics achievement, including individual and team projects. - June 13, 2008 - Storming Robots, LLC
CareScope Project to Promote Health Care Access, Reduce ER Visits
The state of Minnesota has funded a project to reduce emergency room utilization by connecting patients with primary care. The Department of Human Services has selected Data Futures to manage project services and to implement its CareScope community health software. - June 11, 2008 - Data Futures, Inc.
Café Roma Partners with the School of Champions for Summer Camp
Local pizzeria and pub, Cafe Roma has donated $9000 pesos to help send Puerto Vallarta children to summer camp. The School of Champions, a local non-profit after-school program for impoverished children, is offering a free summer camp to to the children who live in the areas surrounding the municipal dump. Many donations are needed to send them all to camp where they will have an opportunity to learn subjects like English, art, dancing and swimming. - June 11, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Delaware State Police and Bank of America Will Provide the Safe Kids Card Child Identification Program for a 2nd Year
Through a continued partnership with the Ronnie Williams Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Delaware State Police, over 3,000 Delaware children have received the state-of-the-art digital ID kits. - June 08, 2008 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
EdOptions™’ Stars Suite™ Wins 2008 Best Educational Software Award
EdOptions’, a premier educational software provider, announced today that its Stars Suite™ was awarded a 2008 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). A Web-based suite of learning and assessment tools, Stars Suite won for its innovative and user-friendly multi-subject Web site,... - May 29, 2008 - Educational Options, Inc.
Dance Connection Sweeps Regional Competition
Las Vegas Dance Company Takes Home Awards in 5 Categories. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Dance Connection Seeks Stars of Tomorrow
Las Vegas Dance Company to Hold Auditions on June 7. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Star-Studded Gala for HeartShare
It was a star-studded evening as HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated its Annual Spring Gala and Auction at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The Sopranos creator and executive producer David Chase joined James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Dominic Chianese, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Robert... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
HeartShare Pre-School Moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
After 12 years in Bay Ridge, HeartShare Human Services of New York’s First Step Early Childhood Center is moving to the former St. Finbar’s elementary school in Bensonhurst this summer. Offering vital education services to children from 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays or... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SOS Children’s Villages Shares a Celebration of Home
For South Florida’s foster kids, home is a very special word and, for the hundreds of foster children that have come through their doors, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida is a very special place. On April 27, the organization and their community of supporters celebrated their 15th year of service with a “15 and Fabulous” Birthday Bash at Boca West Country Club. - May 18, 2008 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
A New Math & Science Focused Alachua County Middle School Opens in August to Serve Grades 6 & 7
Math & Science focused charter middle school opens its doors to grades 6 and 7 in August 2008 in its new location at 1000 NE 16th Avenue. - May 15, 2008 - Sweetwater Branch Academy
First Book-Metro Phoenix, Borders® and Waldenbooks® Stores Bring the Gift of New Books To Children in Need
First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
The Children of the Dump celebrates ten years of helping the poor children of Puerto Vallarta receive an education. - May 14, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Planet Child of Cary to Host Nesting for Peace Creation Session
Planet Child of Cary will welcome Apex artist Karin Baumeister-Rehm who will host two creative art sessions as part of her Nesting for Peace project. Baumeister-Rehm will be at Planet Child on May 6th at 10 AM and again on May 8th at 4 PM as part of her efforts to bring the Nesting for Peace concept to cities outside of Apex. - April 30, 2008 - Planet Child of Cary
5k & 10k Race in Middleboro on May 3rd Supports the New Samuel Fuller School
The Samuel Fuller School is hosting a 5k walk/run and a 10k run at 10:00 on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The race celebrates the opening of the new Samuel Fuller School and also serves as a fundraiser for scholarships. - April 25, 2008 - Samuel Fuller School
Planet Child of Cary to Host Book Signing with Margaret McCullers Kocsis
Planet Child of Cary will welcome pediatrician, author, and mother Margaret McCullers Kocsis for a book signing. Cary physician and mother will discuss her balanced approach to eating healthy, delicious foods that won’t leave you – or your children – craving junk. Dr. Kocsis will speak at Planet Child on April 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM where she will introduce healthy eating concepts from her book Savvy Eating for the Whole Family: Whole Foods, Whole Planet, Whole Life. - April 20, 2008 - Planet Child of Cary
Old Habits Die Hard: New Parent Education Program Aims to Make Lasting Impression
Attachment Parenting International Unveils Comprehensive, Innovative Series of Education Classes Designed for Long-Term Success. - April 02, 2008 - Attachment Parenting International
Synthetic Phonics is the Answer
Robyn Dalby-Stockwell battles reactionary teaching. - March 27, 2008 - Alonah Reading Cambridge
Internationally Known Journalist and Educator to Speak at Banquet and Fund-Raiser to Support New Middleborough-Based School
Joel Belz, the founder and a regular contributor of WORLD, a weekly news magazine from a Christian viewpoint, will provide a special message on the purpose and benefits of Christian education at the upcoming fundraiser for the new Samuel Fuller School which is set to open in Middleborough this coming fall. - March 19, 2008 - Samuel Fuller School
SuperCamp.com Empowers Students
Innovative Academic Summer Camp Prepares Students for a Successful Life. - March 08, 2008 - Quantum Learning Network
Grandma Goes Global
Grandmother Robyn Dalby-Stockwell battles child illiteracy. - March 04, 2008 - Alonah Reading Cambridge
Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids
“Miracle Children: Behavior and Learning Disabilities Uprooted” a Hope-Filled Resource
“Miracle Children is a book that tens of thousands of parents throughout the Western world have been waiting for, because it proves that their dreams and hopes as parents can become reality.” Dr. Peter Blythe, founder of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP), Chester, U.K. - March 01, 2008 - Anna's House, LLC
Manhattan Childrens Center Will Host Autistic Savant Art Exhibition in Honor of World Autism Awareness Day
The Manhattan Childrens Center a premier school for children with autism will host an Autistic Savant Art Exhibition to commemorate April as Autism Awareness month. - February 21, 2008 - The Manhattan Childrens Center
Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s Broadway Arts Conservatory Holds Auditions for Honk! Jr.
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school for Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the school’s Broadway Arts Conservatory will be holding open auditions for its summer rendition of the musical Honk! Jr. on Sunday,... - February 20, 2008 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Child Care Lounge to Host Online CDA Chat
Child Care providers wishing to obtain information on how to earn a CDA can chat live online with CDA Trainer and Advisor Debra Pierce. - February 14, 2008 - Child Care Lounge
The Town of Hempstead on Long Island Welcomes RandirobicsTM for an Unforgettable Children’s Fitness Event
RandirobicsTM comes to The Town of Hempstead on April 24th and 25th for a children’s fitness entertainment event - February 13, 2008 - Randimedia
Tanzanian Safaris – "Your Way"
Westside Safari Offers Privacy and Flexibility at an Affordable Price - February 10, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.
New Focus on Dual Language Fluency at an Early Age Leads to Later Success Hebrew Immersion: A Lot More Than Language
The Brandeis School, a 330-student Jewish day school serving 25 towns on Long Island and in Queens, NY, starts students in Pre-K with a second language (Hebrew) -- and finds that there are many benefits beyond dual language fluency. - February 06, 2008 - The Brandeis School
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Announces February Open House
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the school will host an open house event on Friday, Feb. 29 at 9:00 a.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature... - February 05, 2008 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Precision Education to Provide New Special Education Training Program for Daycare Providers
Daycare staff are in desperate need for training in regards to special education. Precision Education will begin to fill this void on March 19th in Naperville, IL. Parents will now have a choice to find qualified daycare for their children with exceptional needs. - January 31, 2008 - Precision Education, Inc
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts Charity Soccer Tournament
Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a K-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced it will host a Youth for Uganda soccer tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2008, with all proceeds benefiting the Embrace Uganda Orphan Outreach charity. Embrace... - January 30, 2008 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Hosts College Preparatory Workshop
Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, hosted a “Getting Ready for the College Scene” workshop on Jan. 24 at the Providence Baptist Church on Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh. The event featured a panel discussion offering helpful... - January 25, 2008 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
NEA’s Sponsorship of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills Brings Relevant Resources to Educators
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills website features over 49,000 learning resources for educators and is a project of The GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington, Syracuse University and the non profit, JES & Co. Administration of the portal is provided by JES & Co. (www.JESandCo.org), located in Tucson, Arizona. - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
The Verizon Foundation Supports JES & Co.’s Achievement Standards Network
Education’s Greatest Public Asset: Academic Standards for Everyone - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
Larry King of CNN's Larry King Live Will be Master of Ceremonies for Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008
Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008 is pleased to announce the attendance of Larry King as the Master of Ceremonies to celebrate "A Constellation of Community Service". The Kids Korps children and parent volunteers depend on this gala each year to jump start the funding process for the following year's 1200+ charitable activities to over 250 receiving organizations. - December 07, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
Head of School at Trinity Academy Commissioned to Lead Academic Quality Improvement Program
Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that its head of school, Dr. Robert Littlejohn, has been commissioned to lead an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) accreditation review team for the Higher Learning Commission... - December 03, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Childcare Bridge International, Inc. Announces Collaborative Partnership with the Minnesota Licensed Family Child Care Association
MLFCCA will now be offering their members an exclusive discount for the Childcare Wizard, the industry’s leader in childcare websites, as a benefit to their members. Childcare Bridge International, Inc. developed the Childcare Wizard to simplify enrollment and parent communication online for child care providers and child care centers. - November 16, 2007 - Childcare Bridge International, Inc.
MN Jennings Student Lobbies in Washington, DC
MN high school student went to Wash DC, to lobby MN reps to support the Jubilee Act 2634, to cancel dept in Africa and other impoverished nations. Ms. Henry, the youngest participant, underwent lobbyist training and met MN Senate and Congress reps for bill support. On Nov. 7, the House Financial Srvcs Committee held a legislative hearing on the Act. - November 14, 2007 - Jennings Community Learning Center
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Announces New Head of Upper School
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the academy has hired Dr. William A. Raymond as head of upper school. In this position, Raymond will manage the teachers and staff of grades... - November 01, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Kids Korps USA Joins Relief Efforts for Fire Victims
Kids Korps USA, a national kids volunteerism organization, has released a call to action to its thousands of children, teens, and parent volunteers requesting not only the donation of useful items and cash for supplies for the San Diego wildfire victims but for their time and efforts to help organize and package the donations for distribution to the community through their numerous charitable partnerships. - October 27, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Partners with CrossLink International
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the school has partnered with CrossLink International to provide medical supplies to those in need as part of its Fall Lower School Outreach... - October 25, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Visions in Education is Holding a Scholastic Book Fair at Their Resource Center
Come see the exciting new, and beloved standard books Scholastic has brought to the Visions in Education resource center. Visit www.viedu.org to learn more about their Scholastic Book Fair, including the hours the book fair will be open, all week long. - October 20, 2007 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Presidio Knolls School’s First Annual Benefit
The First Annual Benefit of Presidio Knolls School will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 24th 2007 at The Bay School, 35 Keyes Ave, San Francisco. Presidio Knolls School, a non-profit 501(c)3 school, aims to create a top-quality educational preschool program that integrates Reggio... - October 20, 2007 - Presidio Knolls School
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Announces New Head of Lower School
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the academy has hired Beth McCauley as head of lower school. In this position, McCauley will manage the K-6 teachers and staff, establish and... - October 16, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
Oogles n Googles, a national children's franchise, has expanded to the Pittsburgh area. Oogles n Googles provides all-inclusive themed birthday parties and preschool enrichment programs for children ages 3 - 10. - October 12, 2007 - Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
Paige Holland Hamp Named to Board of Directors of Embrace Uganda
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that Paige Holland Hamp, director of marketing and development for Trinity, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Embrace Uganda. - October 05, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Parent Choice Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Chennai, Adyar based Parent Choice, provider of premium quality child-care facility for children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years, celebrated their first annual day on October 2, 2007 at Tattvaloka Auditorium, Chennai. The event was well attended by the families of the children and the... - October 05, 2007 - Parent Choice