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Autism Awareness Concert Comes to NYC’s Disability Pride Parade on July 15th
Singer Dane Brandt-Lubart performs concert to raise awareness of Autism. - July 12, 2018 - My Life On The Spectrum
SFC 2018 Eagle Scholarship Awarded to Moriah McLellan
Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) is proud to announce Moriah McLellan as the 2018 Eagle Scholarship Award recipient. The Eagle Scholarship is awarded annually to one new incoming freshman who excels academically, puts his/her faith in action, displays outstanding leadership skills, and has... - July 12, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
CCHC to Host 3rd Annual Back to School Health & Wellness Event in Collaboration with LA Care Health Plan
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is pleased to announce it has received a $5000 sponsorship from the LA Care Health Plan Regional Community Advisory Communities (RCAC) Region 4. CCHC received this support through LA Care Health Plans RCAC Community Partnership Work Plan with this... - July 12, 2018 - Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC)
ClassLink Solutions Earn ISTE 2018 Best of Show by Tech & Learning Magazine
ClassLink Analytics and OneSync win Best of Show award during the ISTE 2018 Conference in Chicago. - July 11, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
GTS Educational Events Hosts MN Statewide Conference for All Pre-K to 12 Education Professionals
Annual Education Conference coming to St Paul RiverCentre August 9. Sessions on How to Interpret Assessment Data, What to do with your Data, Curriculum, Best Practices etc. Peer-Learning sessions too. - July 08, 2018 - GTS Educational Events
Santa Fe Christian Schools Student Recognized by Notable Spoken Word Performer at Local Poet's Reading
Alexis Ng, an eighth-grade student at Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC), has been acknowledged for her poetic works by prominent poet, Viet Mai, after her performance at the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) in Balboa Park. Ng had been invited to read her poem at the SDAI as part of the Poetry and Art... - July 05, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Applying for PIAA Membership
The Allentown charter school is applying for PIAA membership to expand its offering of athletic programs. - July 05, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
SolidProfessor Announces New Single Plan Pricing
SolidProfessor announced, today, the consolidation of their membership options into a single plan. For $49/month, engineers and designers can now access SolidProfessor’s entire Library of online training videos for CAD, CAM, BIM, and engineering theory courses. This follows... - July 03, 2018 - SolidProfessor
Sunlake Academy Gets a New Leader
After one year in existence Sunlake is expanding and adding an 8th grade, completing the schools K-8 program. In response to this growth, the governing board and Charter School Associates have selected Marisa Martinez as the new Principal for Sunlake Academy of Math and Science. - July 03, 2018 - Charter School Associates
National Preschool, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Announces Winners for Trip to Italy
Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® is sending five well-deserving teachers from their schools across the country on a trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy. The all-expenses-paid trip is to further inspire and develop the already-established passion and knowledge of this international... - June 29, 2018 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources
Today Rebecca Hinson Publishing released free audiobook collections of Central America, Caribbean, and U.S.A. books for children about the art, culture, and history of the Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S.A. They are accessible at this link:... - June 29, 2018 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Researchers Find Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program Increases Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Up to 25%
A recently released study reports that the proportion of students involved in vigorous activities during recess and lunch recess, increase significantly when adding Peaceful Playgrounds’ Recess Program. Researchers documented an increase ranging from 15% to 25% over a 12-month period. The... - June 29, 2018 - Peaceful Playgrounds
Leading SEL Program for K12 Schools Responds to Uptick in School Violence, Suicides with Free Tools for Teachers
LEAPS, a leading Social & Emotional Learning program for K12 Schools in the US, responds to recent uptick in school violence, shootings and suicides with free tools for teachers. Includes: Ten free lesson plans that address key mental health topics/skills; Simple plans, easy to print just what is needed, by grade/maturity level; No registration or sign-up required to access the free tools at SELforSchools.com/mentalhealth. Video available. Art available. - June 29, 2018 - Leaps
Santa Fe Christian Schools Student Receives President's Volunteer Service Award
Alyssa Goodyear, a 12th-grade student at Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC), has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. This is the third year in a row that Goodyear has achieved this award, as she has had more than 250 logged volunteer... - June 29, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
ClassLink and NetSupport Collaborate to Improve Rostering to Classroom Management Tools
ClassLink and NetSupportGroup collaborate to integrate Student Information System (SIS) environments via ClassLink’s Roster Server with NetSupportSchool. - June 27, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
Santa Fe Christian Athlete to Play at University of Oregon
Camryn Tastad, Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) senior and 2017 Under Armour First-Team All-American, has signed a collegiate contract to play volleyball at the University of Oregon. Tastad has had a tremendous career at SFC, being named “Libero of the Year” and Breitbard All-CIF... - June 23, 2018 - Santa Fe Christian Schools
Friendship Public Charter School Acts in the Best Interest of Children and Families, Withdraws Request to Open Little Rock School a Year Early
“Difficult” decision is deliberately-intentioned; allows time for the nationally- applauded school to execute its proven plan for a world-class education for Little Rock’s children; also allows time for thoughtful responses to all questions - June 22, 2018 - Friendship Public Charter School
Central Islip's Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes Win Dellecave Award
Central Islip High School senior Alexandrea Harriott and Ward Melville High School senior Zach Hobbes were recently honored with the Butch Dellcave Award at a ceremony held on June 10, 2018 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach... - June 21, 2018 - Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Julia L. Reynolds Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julia L. Reynolds of Russellville, Arkansas has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of music. About Julia L. Reynolds Julia... - June 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Admiral Farragut Academy Aviation Program to Add and Implement AOPA's New Aviation STEM Curriculum
Admiral Farragut Academy, a private boarding and day school for PreK-12th-grade students, has been offering Aviation courses since 1987. What began as an elective, became a full Aviation Program in 2007 with Private Pilot license training for students in 9th-12th grade at an additional cost. This year, Farragut joins 69 other schools and adding the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (AOPA) high school aviation science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. - June 14, 2018 - Admiral Farragut Academy
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. Announces Partnership with Latvian Chamber of Commerce & Leading Russian Technology University
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. (CSE: MPLS) (FWB: 48G) (WKN: A2JF6W) (“GoverMedia” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary GoverMedia Plus LLC signed a partnership agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Riga, Latvia and entered... - June 13, 2018 - GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp.
Geraldine F. Fortes Honored as a Woman of Excellence and Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Geraldine F. Fortes of New Bedford, Massachusetts has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. This award recognizes women for... - June 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Galileo Partners with Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula
Local B Corp Supports BGCP Educational Programs at Six Sites. - June 11, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Galileo Recognized as 2018 Bay Area Best Places To Work
Local B Corp Earns Honor for Ninth Consecutive Year - June 08, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual K-12 School is Being Offered by the Elite Preparatory Academy with a Grant from New Jersey Chinese Community Center
An agreement has been reached between the New Jersey Chinese Community Center and the Elite Preparatory Academy on June 6, 2018 to provide Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual, K-12 education to parents and students in the U.S. First day of school is scheduled to start on September 4,... - June 08, 2018 - Elite Prep
Summer Vacation Can Provide Opportunities to Enhance K-12 Education
A summer enrichment program can transform the vacation period into a learning and fun-filled time for students, because they get an opportunity to learn, while still having plenty of time for their vacation recreation. Growing Stars’ summer programs help children to add depth to their school studies in the upcoming academic year. - June 07, 2018 - Growing Stars Inc.
Orange County Preparatory Academy Announces New Principal
After a six month search, the Orange County Preparatory Academy (OCPA) Governing Board and Charter School Associates are pleased to introduce Jeff Higgins as the new Principal. Jeff comes to OCPA from nearby Arbor Ridge K-8 School in Orlando where he served as Assistant Principal. Taking the helm... - May 31, 2018 - Charter School Associates
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Starts Construction on New Gym
The Allentown charter school plans to have construction of its new gymnasium completed by December 2018. - May 31, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Amaral Group, LLC Becomes a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner
Amaral Group earns distinction through commitment to academic customers. - May 30, 2018 - The Amaral Group, LLC
LifeSkills Academie-Redmond & Northwest Liberty School-Woodinville Partner to Provide Summer Life Skill Classes K-12; Phasing Out School of Hard Knocks
Ordinary life skills education has taken a back seat to academic offers at all levels in school curricula. Due to increasing academic demands and decreasing available time, many agree this valued information needs to be part of the educational realm. “NWLS provides students appropriate tools... - May 30, 2018 - LifeSkills Academie
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council Partners with Allstate for Teen Safe Driving Event
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in partnership with Allstate insurance agent Bridgit Thurman and her team will hold a year-end event bringing awareness to distracted driving in teens coinciding with the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. - May 30, 2018 - Safety Center
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Celebrates Founders’ Day
The annual Founders’ Day celebration will be held at the Allentown charter school on June 1. - May 29, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Community Rallies Behind Childhood Leukemia Warrior for a Blood Drive on June 2nd, Clifton Middle School Monrovia, CA
Monrovia Unified School District along with the Red Cross have committed to hold a large scale blood drive located at “Clifton Middle School” on Saturday, June 2nd 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This blood drive will be held in the name of James Speranta and the Children’s Leukemia and Cancer Unit at the “City Of Hope.” - May 28, 2018 - James Speranta Foundation
Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark
Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Give Presentation on Women & Leadership in Special Education as Part of the Ongoing Eluma Webinar Series
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Kerry Weir, Ph.D. will partner to present a webinar entitled, "Insights from Women Leaders in Special Education" as part of the eLuma Webinar Series. This presentation will provide research and insights on female leadership in special education, as well as practical strategies for better meeting a wide array challenges. - May 24, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Executive Education Academy Charter School Foundation to Host Golf Fundraiser at Iron Lakes
The Allentown charter school foundation will be raising money to support the school’s more than 1,200 students. - May 23, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown Launches New Website
The brand new website for EEACS highlights the school’s varied programs, community impact, and enrollment process. - May 23, 2018 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
ClassLink Announces Strategic Partnership with Accelerate Learning to Deliver STEM Education Tools to Prek-12 School Districts
ClassLink, the leader in single sign-on, class rostering, and learning resource analytics, announced a joint partnership with Accelerate Learning. ClassLink is the preferred single sign-on provider for thousands of schools and districts around the world and counts among its partners some of the best and brightest companies in education technology, including the leader in K-12 STEM education, Accelerate Learning. - May 17, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
ClassLink Named SIIA Education Technology CODiE Award Finalist in Five Categories Prominent Recognition Reinforces Company’s Leadership in Edtech
ClassLink, the leader in single sign-on, class rostering, and learning resource analytics has been named a finalist for the 2018 SIIA CODiE Awards. Finalists represent applications, products and services from developers of educational software, digital content, online learning services and related... - May 17, 2018 - ClassLink Technologies
Jeffrey Scott Cutter Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jeffrey Scott Cutter of Warren, Michigan has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jeffrey Scott Cutter Jeffrey Scott Cutter is the National... - May 15, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Philpott Toyota to Select Its 14th Perfect Attendance Winner
The Philpott Perfect Attendance Car Giveaway will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Nederland High School, 2108 N. 18th St., in Nederland, Texas. The live drawing will include all qualifying Nederland High students who have three or fewer absences, with the winner taking home a new 2018 Toyota Yaris 3-Door L Hatchback. - May 11, 2018 - Philpott Motors
PikMyKid and D-Prep Join Forces to Host School Safety Workshop
PikMyKid is the first and only comprehensive school safety platform of its kind on the market today. It has sparked a whole new conversation on the way school safety is handled. - May 10, 2018 - PikMyKid
Nicole E. Vick Honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Nicole E. Vick of Avon, Illinois has been honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order to reach... - May 09, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Calling All High School Athletes in San Diego County - Increase Your Chances for Scholarships to 70% and Avoid College Debt by Attending This Free Workshop
Announcing college sport scholarship recruiting event for high school student athletes Sat., May 26 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. A bonus event will be a casting call for high school athletes for a pilot reality show. - May 08, 2018 - College Coaches Connection
Shorecrest Junior Selected as St. Petersburg Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan
Shorecrest junior Olivia Olson is one of three St. Petersburg area students selected to be a Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan on behalf of the City of St. Pete. - May 05, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Principled Technologies Publishes Report Showing How Chromebooks Powered by the Intel Celeron Processor N3350 Can Affect Classroom Experiences
Through hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) learned that the new Dell Chromebook 5190 with Intel Celeron processor N3350 was not only faster than a Dell Chromebook 11 with Intel Celeron processor N3060 in benchmark tests, it was more responsive on popular apps that kids use throughout their K-12 careers. - May 04, 2018 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
University of the Incarnate Word Partners with iGrad to Offer Financial Education to Large Non-Traditional Student Population
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is partnering with iGrad to offer a comprehensive and adaptive financial education platform to its largely non-traditional student population. iGrad, a private company based in San Diego, is a leading provider of interactive and adaptive online financial... - May 03, 2018 - iGrad
ESU Scholars Presents 2018 City of Memphis: Local College and University Forum, May 10th
All Memphis Local Colleges and Universities Admissions Directors Join Forces University of Memphis, Christian Brothers, Rhodes College, LeMoyne Owen College and Southwest Tennessee Community College - May 03, 2018 - ESU Scholars, Inc.
Schoolhouse Rock Meets Hip-Hop: Grammy Nominated Rap-Producer Rekindles the Legacy of Bob Dorough
Just as Bob Dorough passed away this week, his “I’m Just a Bill” received another few decades of life thanks to Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates who has written a sequel to “I’m Just a Bill” in the catchy Hip-Hop style from... - May 01, 2018 - Kevin “Khao” Cates
TechRestore Announces New Advanced Care Service Solution for Technology Deployed in Education
TechRestore has just announced a new product for Education customers – TechRestore Advanced Care aka "TRAC." This is the first Advanced Care service solution designed to protect technology in the classroom. As an alternative to AppleCare Plus or other insurance coverage, the goal of... - April 26, 2018 - TechRestore