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European Business Awards National Winners 2019 for Italy
Vote for My School Italy to become the "European Public Champion" in Europe's largest business competition. The company has been declared as the National Winners of Italy. The video is available at: https://www.businessawardseurope.com/vote/detail-new/38/28767. It tells the unique story of the business success and the General Public vote which means a lot to the company and the country. To have public approval of this success is a great endorsement. - September 20, 2019 - My School ITALY
“Back 2 School Night” at Allentown Charter School to Feature Parent Info, Games, & More
“Back 2 School Night” at Executive Education Academy Charter School will start the 2019-2020 school year with fun, games, and prizes. - September 11, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - November 7, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Noblesville, IN on November 7, 2019. - September 10, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 30, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Portland, OR on October 30, 2019. - September 09, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Local Business Champions for Literacy Across York County with a Free, Kid-Friendly Event Saturday
The Mercantile hosts a kid-friendly event to promote literacy. Beyond Fit Kids, Early Learning Partnership of York County, Springs Creative and the York County Library co-host to champion for literacy across York County. The Mercantile gives 10% of all sales back to Early Learning Partnership of York County this Saturday, September 7, 2019, 9 AM-12 PM. - September 07, 2019 - The Mercantile
Girls Volleyball Coming to EEACS
Girls volleyball is the latest sport to join EEACS’s award-winning PIAA athletics program. - September 05, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
depression2extinction (d2e) Joins HealthCorps as a Collaborative Partner
depression2extinction (d2e), a non-profit with a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through emotional awareness training for teens and young adults, announced a collaborative partnership with HealthCorps. HealthCorps is a national 501 (c)(3) that gives teens tools... - September 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Supporting Students with Eosinophil-Associated Disease at School
APFED’s efforts focus on creating a supportive and safe environment for students affected by chronic eosinophilic disorders. - September 01, 2019 - APFED
Arizona Publisher Has New Book Featured on Major Magazine Cover
An Arizona-based book from The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group is one of only a handful of titles from Independent Publishers to appear on the September 2019, cover of “Publishers Weekly” magazine. - August 29, 2019 - The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group LLC
Recipients of the Parker Skiba Endowed Presidential Memorial Scholarship Announced
The recipients of the Parker Skiba Endowed Presidential Memorial Scholarship were named today. The four recipients are Erika Tan, Riddhi Bhave, Ethan Houston and Tracy Zhang. - August 29, 2019 - Parker Skiba Memorial Scholarship
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presents a Children’s Book About a Mathematician Ant
The IT company Lucky Labs has published its seventh book "A Mathematician Who Turned into an Ant" as a part of their charity publishing project. It was announced by the founder of the company and the initiator of the project, Sergei Tokarev. - August 28, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Silent Panic Alarm Subscription for NJ Alyssa's Law Compliance available at www.alyssas.law
The cloud-based Alyssa's Law Alerting platform is a Plug-N-Play system that requires no onsite engineers and is a Do-it-Yourself (DIY) self-activated system. Desktop Alert is the only US Company certified by the U.S. Defense Agency Systems Agency (DISA). - August 27, 2019 - Desktop Alert
New Book Tells Story of Young Girl Who Survived Whitman Massacre
A new book titled “On a Higher Plain” has been released and tells the story of a young girl who was a survivor and a hero during the Whitman Massacre in 1847. Eliza Spalding was only 10-years-old when she was sent to school at the Whitman Mission near present day Walla Walla,... - August 24, 2019 - Mary Beth Engrav
New Exciting Children’s eBook novel for Dragon, Fantasy and Forest Lovers from 1pen-ePublish: The Little Green Dragon
New exciting Children’s eBook novel for Dragon, Fantasy and Forest Lovers from 1pen-ePublish. The Little Green Dragon A wonderful and entertaining goodnight story or read aloud also for multilingual parents and teachers. Easy to read and suitable for cozy interaction between adults and... - August 24, 2019 - 1pen e-Publish - From Fiction to Education
Pangea Cares Partners with Chicago Sky Cares for the Back to School Resource Fair
In partnership with Pangea Cares, Illinicare Health, and other community partners, Chicago Sky Cares will be holding a Back to School Resource Fair at Malcolm X College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. To celebrate Back to School, Chicago Sky is bringing a great variety of resources... - August 23, 2019 - Pangea Properties
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 18, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Kansas City, KS on October 18, 2019. - August 23, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Alertus Technologies Partners with National and Regional Associations to Provide Emergency Preparedness Grant for Campuses and Churches
Alertus Technologies, a leader in emergency mass notification solutions, today announced a partnership with multiple associations across the United States to provide emergency preparedness grants valuing up to $75,000 on an annual basis. “Working with Association partners provides us with a... - August 20, 2019 - Alertus Technologies
Dr. Lois Jordan Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Lois Jordan of Hendersonville, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and politics. Each month they feature women... - August 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Junior Achievement of North Florida Continues to Increase Student Reach
The nonprofit organization has increased its reach every year since 2001. - August 15, 2019 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
EEACS 2019-2020 School Year Starts September 3
School is back in session for students in grades K-12 on September 3. - August 14, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Pangea Cares to Distribute 400 Backpacks and School Supplies to Chicago Youth at the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway
Pangea Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit organization within Pangea Properties, partners with The Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) for the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 15 at Brookfield Zoo. Ahead of the new school year, Pangea Cares will provide 400 children with free backpacks and... - August 13, 2019 - Pangea Properties
Popular Book Company USA Enters Market Providing Workbooks to Children Across America
Popular Book Company (USA) Ltd. (“Popular USA”) is pleased to announce the launch of our products through our e-commerce website in the USA. Popular USA was incorporated in 2014 to publish quality workbooks and other learning materials for preschool and elementary school children. - August 12, 2019 - Popular Book Company (Canada) Ltd.
A Unique After-School Writing Program in Mississauga
Description of a new after-school education program in Mississauga. - August 12, 2019 - Quills and Quotes
Makeblock Unveils mTiny, a Screen-Free Education Robot for Children
Global STEAM education solution provider, Makeblock today released mTiny, a screen-free education robot for teachers and children above 4-year-old to teach and learn computational, sequential thinking, and cross-curricular knowledge with extensive study packs and unique off-screen learning... - August 10, 2019 - Makeblock Co., Ltd.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Christ the King School - Another East Bay Church Goes Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 148.5 kW DC solar system at Christ the King Catholic School in Pleasant Hill, CA. The system is designed to provide over 66.57% of their school’s annual electrical needs for the facilities. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy and protect the environment, reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and lower their carbon footprint. - August 09, 2019 - SolarCraft
The National School Lunch/School Breakfast Programs for the 2019-2020 School Year
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. - August 09, 2019 - Broward Junior Academy
Chicago Block Party, the Party with a Cause
The Genesis Dream Center, Children’s Literacy Project, and Chicago YMCA are proud to host the Chicago Block Party on Saturday and Sunday, August 31st and September 1st, from 11 am – 5 pm in University Village on W. 15th Street between South Racine Avenue and South Ashland Avenue. This... - August 08, 2019 - Chicago Block Party
Music in Early Education at Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong
Keen to deliver a similarly aspirational programme within its premium primary setting here in Hong Kong, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong ensures every child receives a full and rich education in Music and the Performing Arts. All students enjoy music lessons as part of their weekly timetable. During these lessons, students will make progress on a range of classroom instruments including recorders, ukuleles, and pitched percussion instruments. - August 06, 2019 - Shrewsbury International School
EEACS Charter Renewed
The Allentown School District School Board has renewed the charter for EEACS for another five years. - August 06, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - September 29, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Columbus, OH on September 29, 2019. - August 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Clever Content in the Cloud: Edalex Content Services (ECS)
Edalex, an EdTech services provider, today announced the launch of Edalex Content Services (ECS), a suite of platform-agnostic, cloud-based extensions delivering "clever content in the cloud." - July 31, 2019 - Edalex
Carrietta Strange Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Carrietta Strange of Concord, North Carolina has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - July 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
EEACS in Allentown Open for Summer Tours
Students interested in attending Executive Education Academy Charter School are encouraged to schedule a tour. - July 30, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients
Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
YouToring and St. Philip Neri Catholic School Announce Educational Partnership
YouToring, a virtual reality education company that applies the excitement of virtual reality technology to middle and high school students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics today announced a partnership with St. Philip Neri Catholic School in Chicago. The tool... - July 25, 2019 - YouToring
New 8-Hour Training Program to Prepare Behavior Analysts to Become Supervisors
ABA Technologies, Inc. are pleased to offer an updated and improved 8-hour supervision course for behavior analysts based on the BACB’s newest Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline 2.0. The new outline goes into effect November 2019. With a team of seven dynamite behavior analysts, the 21st Century Supervision Course Series presents a comprehensive account of tried-and-true tools for effectively supervising RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs. - July 24, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Canada’s Leading Workbook Publisher Celebrates 25 Years
Popular Book Company (Canada) Ltd. (“Popular Canada”) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Canada on July 19, 2019. Incorporated in 1994, Popular Canada is the leading publisher specializing in educational workbooks and learning resources designed and developed by educators with the interest and needs of preschool, elementary, and high school children in mind. - July 19, 2019 - Popular Book Company (Canada) Ltd.
Kidini Karate is New on Amazon; Back to School Bully Prevention for Kids 3-8 Years Old
Kidini Karate® helps parents teach children to be aware, avoid, and self-defense escapes and empowers very young children with knowledge and courage to escape bullies and child predators. Kidini Karate® introduces to the professional educators of very young children, a detailed educator’s manual researched by the University Of Delaware Department of Research titled: Helping Children Develop Self Protective Skills. - July 19, 2019 - Kidini Karate
Inaugural Careers in Sports Expo, Designed to Introduce Youths to Paths Outside the Playing Arena, Set for Aug. 10th at Banc of California Stadium
Careers in Sports (CIS), a newly founded non-profit organization that connects high school student-athletes to the vast career opportunities in the sports industry, will host its first expo on Saturday, August 10th in partnership with the LAFC Foundation at Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club. “Our singular purpose is to give young student-athletes a fair chance to make it in the world outside the playing arena,” said Kimberly Frelow, CIS Founder. - July 18, 2019 - Careers in Sports
EEACS Boys’ Basketball Team to Compete in “A’Town Throwdown”
The EEACS boys’ basketball team recently concluded a winning inaugural season. - July 18, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
PTC Wizard Selected for MassChallenge Texas in Houston 2019 Accelerator
PTC Wizard, a parent-teacher scheduling software system, announced today they were selected to participate in the MassChallenge Texas in Houston 2019 accelerator program. PTC Wizard was one of over 250 startups to apply for the accelerator located in Houston, Texas. - July 11, 2019 - PTC Wizard
Allentown Charter School Holding Kindergarten Open Enrollment
Executive Education Academy Charter School is accepting kindergarten students. - July 11, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Milpitas Christian School Wins “Best in Silicon Valley” Award
MCS wins Best Tutoring and Learning Center and Best Private School (runner up) Accolades. - July 11, 2019 - Milpitas Christian School
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Celebrated as a Professional of the Year for Six Consecutive Years by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Professional of the Year for six consecutive years, from 2015 through early admission for 2020, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - July 10, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Barbara Ann Reilly Recognized as a Woman of the Month for March 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Barbara Ann Reilly of Brick, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for March 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - July 09, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
ClassLink Wins 3 Tech & Learning Best of Show Awards
At ISTE 2019, Tech & Learning recognized ClassLink with three Best of Show awards. - July 04, 2019 - ClassLink Technologies
Bowling First Mission to Increase Participation in the Sport of Bowling
Bowling First announces a new online directory of everything bowling. Bowling First’s mission is to increase participation in bowling by having everything related to bowling in one easy to access location. - July 02, 2019 - Bowling First
Tech4Learning Releases Update to Wixie - Flash-Free and Even Easier to Use
Tech4Learning has released an update Wixie. Wixie is a cloud-based tool students can use to paint pictures, write stories, and record their voice to explore the curriculum and demonstrate mastery. Teachers can log in to find, create, or assign student project work, provide feedback and evaluate... - July 01, 2019 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $25,000 Grant to Kids Need to Read
Kids Need to Read is the honored recipient of a $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities. The funds will be used to provide books and other reading resources to disadvantaged children via The Page Coach. - June 21, 2019 - Kids Need to Read
The Cassata Foundation Awards $5000 in Scholarship Grants to High School Seniors
The Cassata Foundation recently presented their Scholarship Grants to several High School Students from the Half Hollow School District Hills West Awards Ceremony. The grants were presented by Rosario Cassata, President and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, to three High School Seniors. The... - June 20, 2019 - The Cassata Foundation