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Timely New Historical Fiction Book Connects Young Readers with Virginia’s Checkered Civil Rights History

Brothers Sam and Derek and their friend Caitlin are back, with a new mystery at hand - identifying in long-hidden photographs the brave African American teenagers who courageously stood up for civil rights nearly sixty years ago. The latest volume in the fun and informative middle-grade series combining history, mystery, and adventure, shines a light on the civil rights protests of 1963 and the fight to desegregate schools. - January 18, 2021 - MB3 Press

Be Strong International Wins 2020’s Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented BSI with the 2020 Diamond Award for "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year" during a virtual ceremony on December 15. BSI was chosen for its ability to act quickly and shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the innovative ways the nonprofit was able to keep its services relevant and sustainable. It was also commended for prioritizing corporate social responsibility and for its exceptional team. - December 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Junico Kids School Visit Program: Sustainable Clothing & How to Reduce Fashion Waste

Team Junico Kids visits Victoria Ave Public School (VAPS) to introduce the concept of preloved fashion as a way to reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion. The liaising VAPS teacher said that her students "are so lucky for this opportunity." Junico Kids is an Australian e-commerce player looking to promote the reuse of children's clothing and educate families with young children on practical, concrete actions we can to take care of the environment. - December 17, 2020 - Junico Kids

HIPAA-Secure Solution Proves to be a Game-Changer in the Early Intervention & Research Space

Torsh Talent Opens Access to Only HIPAA-Compliant Video Observation & Coaching Platform for State Agencies, Providers & Universities - December 16, 2020 - Torsh Inc.

Impact Church Celebrates Opening at Regency Square Mall

Impact Church is celebrating the opening of its newly renovated Regency Campus at Regency Square Mall with a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday December 19th at 11am. - December 14, 2020 - Impact Church

Shorecrest’s Evan Hoefer ‘21 Earns National Performing Arts Award from YoungArts

Shorecrest senior Evan Hoefer ‘21 has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner for his exceptional achievement in Theater. As a YoungArts finalist, Evan is eligible to be nominated to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the highest honors given high school seniors bestowed by the President of the United States. - December 13, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

International Student Entrepreneurs Awarded Top Honours in BIEA 2020 University STEM Challenge

The British International Education Association (BIEA) was proud to host its inaugural University STEM Challenge this year. With entries from over 34 countries, the competition unleashed the potential of students to use their innovative and entrepreneurial skills to create solutions for some of the... - December 11, 2020 - BIEA British International Education Association

Be Strong International to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children

Be Strong International will host a Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, December 11 in Florida City, FL where over 200 underserved children between the ages of 3-13 will receive age-appropriate unwrapped toys just in time for the holiday season. The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Point Crossing Apartments. - December 04, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Shorecrest Alumnus Jackson Willis ‘15 Wins Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England—ranked the #1 university in the world in some global rankings—and may allow funding in some instances for four years. - December 03, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

New "Be Strong Lifestyle Journal" Moves You to Wholeness

Just in time for the most self-reflective time of the year, Be Strong International (BSI) has created its first-ever journal as a personal development resource. - November 28, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

To Support Remote Learning, The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Virtual Learning Spaces

Virtual Learning Spaces Provides Safe Space for Remote Learning and Support. - November 28, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

SimchatOlam.org Launches a Bonei Olam Chesed Project to Share Joy and Donate to a Worthy Cause

Simchat Olam, a project of Bonei Olam, has officially launched. The initiative allows any person in the world to easily announce the birth of their child, a bris, or baby naming, all for free. One can sign up and create an announcement through beautifully-designed cards to share information... - November 27, 2020 - Simchat Olam

Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Virtual WISE Adult Services Fulfills a New Support Role During Global Pandemic

The Gateway Family YMCA’s WISE Adult Day Services Provides Virtual Support for Adults and Caregivers During Global Pandemic - November 24, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism

The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement

The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Awards Grant Funding to The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant Funding in Support of Virtual WISE Center Adult Program - November 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Be Strong International Awarded Funds to Expand Programs for Needy Children

Be Strong International (BSI) was awarded $10,000 from the Community Recovery Fund at The Miami Foundation to benefit youth residing in South Dade. With these funds, BSI plans to expand services and programs through organizational capacity and reach, and funds will directly benefit needy and low-income children. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Be Strong Int’l Expands Program Offerings for Restoring Broken Marriages and Community Relationships

Be Strong International (BSI) has two innovative new programs to re-engage broken relationships in marriage and also in the community caused by social justice concerns. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Amsterdam-Based Start-Up Bomberbot Empowers US Teenagers to Develop 21st-Century and Programming Skills Through Game Development Bootcamp

While there are numerous coding, game creation, and programming workshops for kids and teenagers, Bomberbot’s Remote Bootcamp about Game Design & Development is one that stands out. Unlike similar workshops that provide pre-recorded videos and tutorials, the Remote Bootcamp empowers 11-14 years old girls and boys to develop a basic knowledge of programming alongside creativity and soft skills through live online workshops given by experienced instructors. - November 05, 2020 - Bomberbot

Be Strong International to Feed 500 Families for First Thanksgiving Food Distribution

With the help of sponsors and volunteers, Be Strong International will distribute food to 500 families on the Friday before Thanksgiving. - October 31, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Recur Global and Noodle Factory Announce Partnership

Through this partnership, Recur will be the distribution partner for Noodle Factory’s AI-powered chat platform in EMEA and the US. With Recur’s focus on technology vendors, service providers, distributors, reseller partners and customers, the partnership with Noodle Factory will enable their clients to leverage AI to drive recurring revenue growth through automation, improved customer experience and personalisation. - October 28, 2020 - Noodle Factory

Coderise Acquires Bomberbot to Prepare a Digitally Skilled Next Global Generation

Coderise, an organization focused on providing upward social mobility to the underprivileged communities through software programming education, announces an expansion of their range of programs. The new Bomberbot program aims to teach middle school students digital skills through an... - October 28, 2020 - Bomberbot

School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) Announces Latest Partnership with Troup County School Systems to Improve Attendance and Inspire Action

Leadership in Troup County Schools is not about establishing power, but inspiring community and trust. With a proven track record, SI&A's flagship product, The Achievement Initiative, powered by Attention2Attendance (A2A), works with school districts to track students and provide services to intervene and report on student attendance, increase attendance rates, reduce dropout rates, increase parent engagement and communication and enhance campus culture overall. - October 26, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement

Drive Thru Trunk or Treat at Regency Square Mall

Impact Church is hosting a Drive Thru Trunk or Treat on Saturday October 31, 2020 at Regency Square Mall. - October 24, 2020 - Impact Church

Reggio's Treehouse is Branching Out

Reggio’s Treehouse, LLC announced that it has been awarded a contract from the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide child care services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) headquarters located in Washington, DC. As... - October 23, 2020 - Reggio's Treehouse, LLC

Project Giving Kids Hosts Virtual Create the Change Week of Service

Join a free week of virtual service opportunities for children and teens during these trying times. - October 22, 2020 - Project Giving Kids

Annual Elwyn Day Celebration Goes Virtual

In an abundance of caution, the iconic human services organization transitioned its annual event to an online virtual event, held on October 10, 2020. - October 16, 2020 - Elwyn

Adults Coming Together to Protect Children

Promoting child protection during COVID-19. - October 13, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant from PSEG Foundation to Help Protect and Support Community

YMCA Awarded $2,500 from the PSEG Foundation - October 07, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® on October 28th

The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - October 07, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Cal Coast Academy to Host Open-Air Campus Open House October 2

Come tour Cal Coast Academy’s new open-air classrooms. - September 26, 2020 - Cal Coast Academy

Cambridge Friends School Leads COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Schools with Installation of Upper Room Germicidal Ultraviolet Lighting (GUV)

Progressive Quaker school applies antimicrobial technology as part of comprehensive in-person reopening plan. - September 25, 2020 - Cambridge Friends School

Virtual Family Fitness Day with The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Participate in Virtual Family Fitness Event. - September 22, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant Funds from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Grant Funding Supports Residential Housing Programs at The Gateway Family YMCA - September 21, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Women’s Health & Fitness Day with Virtual Event

YMCA Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 19, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Tasha Schuh – Speaker, Author, and Resilience Expert – Receives Prestigious SAVE Certification on Mental Health Curriculum

Tasha Schuh, who specializes in building resilience for mental and emotional health, recently received the SAVE Certification on her PATH Curriculum. This curriculum is designed for educators to teach in grades 6-12 in online, in-person, or hybrid learning environments. It is a complete resource on... - September 16, 2020 - Tasha Schuh Inspirations

The Gateway Family YMCA Expands Virtual Programs for Children

Virtual Programs include Summer Camp, Martial Arts and Group Wellness - September 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA, Shaping Elizabeth and Shaping Eastern Union County Present Virtual Playstreets

Shaping Eastern Union County and Shaping Elizabeth are community collaborations working to improve community health and well-being - September 12, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America in Celebrating New Americans During Welcoming Week

Virtual Celebration to take place September 12-20. - September 11, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Social Isolation Increases the Need for Chronic Disease Self-Management Support Provided by The Gateway Family YMCA

Diabetes Education Empowerment Program Offered in Virtual Format to Reach Community During COVID-19 - September 11, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

It’s “Sunny With a Chance Of Yoga!” at The Gateway Family YMCA

YMCA Offers Outdoor Group Fitness Programs at Multiple Locations - September 11, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Beyond Wellness, Social Benefits of Virtual Programs at The Gateway Family YMCA

YMCA Provides Virtual Wellness Opportunities to Engage Those at Home - September 11, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

PowerFam Game-Launch Fundraiser for Ottawa Food Bank, COVID-19 Affected Children

PowerFam launches a new family board game to play, learn and bond. Proceeds shared with Ottawa Food Bank for ensuring no child is hungry due to COVID-19. - September 09, 2020 - GoPowerFam

Featuring Actress Kristen Bell and Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

The Orange County Children’s Book Festival Goes Virtual - September 06, 2020 - Orange County Children's Book Festival

Glenelg Country School Announces Retirement of Its Head of School

Gregory J. Ventre, head of school since 2007, will end his 50-year academic career at the end of the current school year. The School's Board of Trustees will retain a consultant to begin searching for a new head of school. - September 02, 2020 - Glenelg Country School

Be Strong International Hosts First School Supply Distribution for Needy Parents

Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, distributed school supplies and food at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21, 2020. By the end of the event, all 250 bookbags filled with supplies were successfully given to families, along with over 200 food boxes. - August 26, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

YMCA of Greater Long Beach Enhances Its Day Camp Program to Meet the Needs of Working Parents During Virtual/Online Schooling

YMCA of Greater Long Beach is offering Y Camp Academy, an American Camp Association accredited day camp program, that was created to support students and families with their distance learning and childcare needs this fall. This in-person program supports students with their distance learning work... - August 20, 2020 - YMCA of Greater Long Beach

Recent Headlines Within Child Care Services & Elementary & Secondary Schools

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