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American Camp Association and Vice President Mike Pence Talk Summer Camp

Camp directors and operators from across the country joined the call to discuss the approach to safely and responsibly reopening summer camps amid COVID-19. - May 31, 2020 - American Camp Association

ChatterHigh Communications Inc. Launches "Home Version" of Their College and Career Exploration Resource, ChatterHigh.io

Chatterhigh is a research-proven college and career exploration resource used in thousands of schools across North America. Named EdTech of the year in 2017, they are excited to announce a "home version" optimized for parents and independent college counselors to use with teens. - May 29, 2020 - ChatterHigh Communications Inc.

Autism in Lockdown - Coming Soon from Future Horizons

Future Horizons offers books that help support teachers, parents, family members and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - May 10, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Pro Skills Basketball Takes to the Internet to Help Players Compete with Others Around the Country

As the coronavirus pandemic suddenly shut down youth sports around the world, Pro Skills Basketball, a Charlotte, NC-based basketball organization, vowed to continue providing young players with the opportunity to interact, have fun and compete. They have taken to Zoom to launch Virtual Basketball... - April 27, 2020 - Pro Skills Basketball

WRIXX Youth Fiction Writing Contest 2020

Young writers have the opportunity to have their short story published as they enhance their writing skills. - April 26, 2020 - WRIXX

NoonyBook.com Becomes a Community Partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition to Assist in COVID-19 Efforts

Online e-commerce and media company, Noony Media Group/NoonyBook.com is pleased to become a community partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition in solidarity fighting COVID-19. The e-commerce media company will provide access to free audio and e-book through Kindle, beginning today and running through July 16, 2020. In addition, the company will donate a portion of proceeds to the AAUC from merchandise and book sales on NoonyBook.com. - April 24, 2020 - Simply Me Box

ABC Foundations Offers Drug Free Therapy for Kids with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, ODD, Speech Delay, Executive Dysfunction, Sensory Processing Disorder

ABC Foundations is a drug-free educational remediation center that offers services to children with learning and academic difficulties. Some children struggle with learning and academics due to delay at the brain stem level known as Neuro Developmental Delay (NDD). ABC Foundations' program is backed by years of neurological research and follows the natural order of child development. As parents’ partner with ABC Foundations to guide their children through the process, lives are transformed. - April 22, 2020 - ABC Foundations

PHIT America Launches "50 Million Healthy Kids" Campaign with Online Petition

One Million American Signatures Needed to Create More Active Kids, Place Fitness Programs Back in Schools - April 21, 2020 - PHIT America

Prize-Winning Oriental Fairy Tale Returns as Unique Audiobook

A classic Korean lesson in filial piety, respect for one's parents, is presented in an engaging Cinderella story. In an effort to save her father's life a young girl agrees to face death in the form of a deadly giant centipede. Fortunately, thanks to a magical turtle, all ends well. - April 20, 2020 - Soma Han

Los Angeles College-Access Nonprofit Takes 20th Annual Fundraiser Online

Los Angeles college-access nonprofit takes 20th annual fundraiser online; Across social distance, MOSTe plans an inspiring virtual benefit - April 17, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience

A Young Sea Otter's True-Life Adventure Teaches Young Readers About Marine Wildlife in New Children's Book "Sabby the Sea Otter"

Young readers will be thrilled with the new children's book "Sabby the Sea Otter," which presents the true story of a how a real-life sea otter pup and his mom were reunited, while teaching fun sea otter facts and an important lesson about how human activity affects wildlife. - April 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing

STOMP Out Bullying Tackles Cyberbullying During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. - April 14, 2020 - Love Our Children USA

1000 Men Empowerment Group Has Partnered with Simple Medical Benefits to Provide Tele-Medical Services

Bruce Johnson, motivational speaker and founder of the 1000 Men Empowerment Group, a non-profit organization, which assists veterans, men, women and youth in transition, as well as provides job opportunities, has joined as a partner with Simple Medical Benefits (SMB) to provide Tele-Medical... - April 13, 2020 - 1000 Men Empowerment

"The Stars in April" Acquired by Iron Stream Media

"The Stars in April" Releases Worldwide in Spring 2021. - April 12, 2020 - Childress Ink

Great Educational Game Solution for Your Kids During Quarantine

So you’re going to be stuck, housebound with strange, noisy roommates ecstatic at the thought of getting an improvised vacation: your children. Already, for adults, quarantine is a huge source of boredom. For children, it can be even worse. All schools have closed due to the coronavirus... - April 05, 2020 - Lemi Consulting GmbH

Academy of Saint Therese’s Students Excel with New Distance Learning Curriculum

While teachers from elementary schools all across Bergen County had to get creative amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Academy of St. Therese, a leading Catholic elementary school in Cresskill, New Jersey, immediately launched a collaborative mix of virtual classrooms and interactive workshops to ensure... - April 01, 2020 - Academy of St. Therese

Kids Party Company Goes Virtual to Help Families Celebrate Birthdays

Amazing Fairytale Parties, a family run birthday party business, creates a solution for families' birthday woes, with Virtual Parties with a party character. - March 30, 2020 - Amazing Fairytale Parties

Notre Dame Students Continue Daily Instruction Through Distance Learning. Faith and Academics Thrive with Community Support.

Notre Dame High School students are continuing with remote classes daily amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While some schools are forced to rely on at-home learning resources, Notre Dame’s community support has allowed teachers and students to continue with class curriculum and instruction as... - March 28, 2020 - Notre Dame High School

West Cobb Kids, a Valued Ministry at West Cobb Church, is Excited to Announce the Grand Opening of Basecamp, a New Kids’ Area, on April 11-12

West Cobb Kids is excited to announce the grand opening of Basecamp, a new kids’ area, on April 11-12. In conjunction with Easter Weekend, they will also have four Easter services for the community with free Easter Egg Hunts for kids. - March 13, 2020 - West Cobb Church

Surge in Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Throws Limelight on ClassIn

Across China, children should be back in class. Instead, virtual classroom platform, ClassIn has witnessed an incredible surge in activity and revenue as schools scramble to make the switch from in-class to online schooling for an entire nation of students stuck at home. Since the outbreak of the... - March 10, 2020 - Empower Education Online Ltd.

New White Paper from Percussion Play Explores the Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making

Percussion Play, the leading outdoor musical instrument specialist, have published their latest White Paper "Play, Percussion and 'Post-Age' Pedagogy: The Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making." - March 07, 2020 - Percussion Play Ltd.

TEDxYouth@BainbridgeIsland Talks from Community Youth Now Available for Viewing on TEDx YouTube Channel

The event took place on February 1, 2020 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Merrill Keating, a sophomore at Bainbridge High School, was the Lead Organizer and Licensee of the Youth in Action showcase. - March 06, 2020 - TEDxYouth@BainbridgeIsland

United Energy Trading Teams Up with the Magic Yarn Project

Energy company helps a charity supporting childhood cancer victims. - March 06, 2020 - United Energy Trading

Acquire Shows a “One Team, One Heartbeat” Culture

Acquire knows it has a group that is filled with hard-working, driven, young professionals who “give it their all.” So how do they approach the “play hard” area of life with this energetic crew? When asked in a recent sit down, Grant Gulledge, Sr. Director of Operations at... - March 03, 2020 - Acquire

FreeEliza: A Father's Rights Organization - Kansas Supreme Court Grants Petition for Review of Father's Case

In a case of contested adoption, a Kansas man's legal battle for the right to parent his daughter will go before the Kansas Supreme Court. - March 03, 2020 - FreeEliza Father's Rights Organization

More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute

With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network

I Create Stories Debuts Comics and Kids eBooks Works by Samuel Vera on Amazon & B&N

I Create Stories announced immediate availability of works by Samuel Vera on Amazon & B&N, comic titles include "There’s an Alien in my Toilet," "CosmicWars," and "Forbidden." Kids books include "Doodies Adventures," "The Adventures of Cosmic Gorf," "Mandie Pandie in The Curfew," "Scary Aerie," "The Oogoolie Boogoolies," and "Arrghh!." Best known for his flagship comic "There’s an Alien in my Toilet," Samuel re-enters the creative world releasing his catalogue of books through Amazon and B&N. - March 03, 2020 - i Create Stories

Homestead House Publishing Announces Release of a New Colorado Native American Children’s Book That Captivates the Mind and Eye

Debut author Rachel Salgado introduces her new book, "Falling Rock: A High Plains Native Legend." This vibrantly illustrated children's book bursts with vibrant color and emotion through this re-crafting of a legendary story that celebrates the Native Peoples of the Colorado High Plains. - March 02, 2020 - Homestead House Publishing

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Spreads Cheer for World Happiness Day

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville. - February 28, 2020 - The Way to Happiness

Joanne S. Calcagno Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Joanne S. Calcagno of College Point, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and publishing. About Joanne S. Calcagno Joanne Calcagno is... - February 27, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

NCCF and TNK Secure Funding for 10 Local School Districts

The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) and The Neediest Kids Program (TNK) are pleased to announce the successful launch of the TNK Ambassador Circle. Assembling a group of prominent local businesses and community leaders, the TNK’s newly established Ambassador Circle of local... - February 27, 2020 - The National Center for Children and Families

Plan Your Party with Little Artist Party

Let’s face it -- event planning is a daunting and stressful task. These days, planning a party for children can be almost as stressful as planning a wedding. Between choosing themes, activities, food, and entertainment, planning a kids’ party can be simply overwhelming. Fortunately, for people in and around Los Angeles, that doesn’t have to be the case. - February 27, 2020 - Little Artist Party

Cribs for Kids® Honors More Than 20 Women at 2020 Women of Achievement Awards

Nonprofit celebrates Pittsburgh women making a difference at 15th annual ceremony. - February 26, 2020 - Cribs for Kids

Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Establishes the 2020-2021 Application Process for Philadelphia High Schools

Recognizing the need to aid young adults from undeserved populations pursue higher education, the Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation opened it’s 2020-21 scholarship process. - February 26, 2020 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation

Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Omnific Publishing Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Release of Conclusion to the Hydraulic Level Five Series, "Fourteeners" by Sarah Latchaw

Omnific Publishing announced that they are proud to have released the conclusion to the Hydraulic Level Five series, "Fourteeners" by Sarah Latchaw, in celebration of the company’s 10th anniversary. - February 15, 2020 - Omnific Publishing

Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Celebrated Artist Susan Cushing Hold “Into the Wild” Art Clinic with the De George Boys & Girls Club

Junior League of the Palm Beaches Inc. (JLPB) and Susan Cushing celebrated artist and Honorary Chair of the JLPB’s upcoming inaugural Into the Wild Gala recently held an art clinic with children from the De George Boys and Girls Club. - February 14, 2020 - Junior League of the Palm Beaches

The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Camp Open House

Join The Gateway Family YMCA and Prepare for Summer - February 13, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA

2020 SportsCon Officially Launches

SportsCon is the ultimate experience that brings players from all sports together in one place for a weekend filled with fan interaction, live games, and sports challenges, and so much more. SportsCon will be held at the Dallas Convention Center on July 10-12, 2020. Fans can expect to meet players from the NFL, NBA, MLB, Boxing, and even the UFC is the most action-packed and interactive environment that a sports fan can experience. Find out more at GoSportsCon.com. - February 11, 2020 - SportsCon

Iris Allyn Klipp Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Iris Allyn Klipp of La Jolla, California has been honored as VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in... - February 04, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Public Charge Receives Green Light from U.S. Supreme Court

NYC Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova provides comments on the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the stay of implementation of the D.H.S. public charge rule. - January 29, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

Maine Skiers and Snowboarders to Hit the Slopes to Benefit Children Fighting Cancer

This Friday, January 31st, skiers and snowboarders will gather to compete in the annual Moonlight Challenge at Shawnee Peak to raise funds for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP). - January 29, 2020 - MCCP

NJCTS is Accepting Applications for the Tim Howard Leadership Academy

Applications are currently being accepted for the annual NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy, an intensive four-day program promoting self-empowerment, self-leadership, and resilience for teens living with Tourette Syndrome. The participants, ranging in age from 15 to 17, will train and house at... - January 29, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

FreeEliza: A Father's Rights Organization - Kansas Man, Supporters, to Rally at Statehouse for Father’s Rights

A Kansas man’s fight for the right to parent his daughter ramps up. In a case of contested adoption, the unwed father appeals to the Kansas Supreme Court after his rights are terminated by the District Court and the Court of Appeals. - January 20, 2020 - FreeEliza Father's Rights Organization

Local Gilbert Author & Illustrator Launch Magical New Children's Book Series

Local artists create a children's book series based on a room created in one of their homes. - January 17, 2020 - Lawley Publishing

Big Brothers Big Sisters Merger

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Park & Sweet Grass Counties announced their merger into one nationally sanctioned affiliate: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country. Under the leadership of Lander Bachert, the two organizations joined forces January 1, 2020 and will serve community matches, and mentorships in Livingston, Gardiner, Bozeman, Big Timber, Ennis, Big Sky, and the greater Gallatin area. - January 15, 2020 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country

"TWIN TAILS: Journey to Oceanus," Book 3 of the Middle-Grade Novel TWIN TAILS Novel Trilogy Has Arrived with Final, Magical Adventures, Written & Illustrated by CILLYart

Just sighted: mythological mermaids of the TWIN TAILS variety are swimming your way! Teenage twin mermaids delve into the depths seeking a resolution to a war against fin and feet in the third and final book of the TWIN TAILS Middle Grade Novel Series, "TWIN TAILS: Journey to Oceanus." - January 14, 2020 - CILLYart4U