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SkillAngels Announces Free Access to “Skills of the Future” Assessments for School Students
A worldwide initiative that will accelerate trajectories of future skills for 10 million students in the next five years. - May 29, 2021 - SkillAngels
Indian Hills Schools Turns to Transfinder
Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce Indian Hills Exempted Village School District has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students. Official says the district selected Routefinder PLUS because it was more up to date than the competing products on the market – and more intuitive. - May 27, 2021 - Transfinder
Overlook Investigative Group, LLC Announces the Launch of Hidden Camera Checked Location Program
The world's first recognition and accountability program for hidden camera detection. Tiny hidden cameras are being placed by voyeurs in public restrooms, short-term vacation rentals, hospitals, fitness centers, schools and anywhere privacy can be violated. Images are sold for profit on websites or viewed for private pleasure. The program and special branding will alert the public to locations checked for hidden cameras, educate employees and provide workplace policy guidelines. - May 25, 2021 - Overlook Investigative Group, LLC
Angela P. Starnes Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela P. Starnes of Golden, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Angela P. Starnes Angela Starnes is the owner and director of 5280 Early... - May 25, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
VoyageDenver Publication Features Sonja Wendt, Children's Book Author from the Denver area on Compassion
VoyageDenver Interviews Sonja Wendt regarding her Children's Book Business, Cultivating Compassion in Children - May 25, 2021 - Cultivating Compassion in Children LLC
Weber School District Turns to Transfinder Over 9 Software Providers
Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce Weber School District has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students. Trent Bills, a computer support technician/transportation and GIS specialist at... - May 19, 2021 - Transfinder
Mouser Sponsors National STEM League for Ten80 STEM Challenge Students
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, was a major sponsor of the 13th annual National STEM League (NSL) Finals Event from May 1-May 2, 2021 featuring Ten80 STEM Challenges powered by the iNSL, a 501(c)(3) organization. Overall winning teams this year represented Florida, North Carolina, and Maryland: RamTech 59 took first place, Iditarod Racing came in 2nd, and NSBE Fire Jr Chargers won 3rd overall. - May 18, 2021 - InterNational STEM League, Inc.
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Announces Graduation Celebration - Annual Scholarship & "Gifts for Grads"
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating. In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm... - May 18, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Orange Neurosciences Launches World’s Largest Survey on Reading Fluency
Orange Neurosciences is launching the world's largest survey of reading skills through its new app, ReadON Plus. The survey, which is free, will uncover information about reading fluency, grade-level reading levels, executive functioning, and cognitive skills. It will provide a clearer understanding of how people read and how they learn over time. This will provide information to policy-makers to improve learning and to provide the proper interventions. - May 18, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Sandra Rouse-Flowers Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sandra Rouse-Flowers of Jeffersonville, Georgia has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 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... - May 18, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Patrick Henry College Wins First and Second Place in the Nation in Collegiate Civic Debate
Patrick Henry College students shut out the competition, including several Ivy League institutions, to bring home both the gold and silver in a national collegiate civic debate competition. Patrick Henry College (PHC) underclassmen, Calvin Huh and Nicholas Storz, won the Lafayette Debates U.S. - May 12, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Genesys Works Announces Selvon M. Waldron as Executive Director of Its National Capital Region Program
Today, Genesys Works, a national youth workforce development program for promising high school students which creates a diverse talent pipeline for top U.S. employers, announced Selvon M. Waldron as executive director of its National Capital Region (NCR) program, which serves students in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. - May 11, 2021 - Genesys Works - National Capital Region
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist Honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and ministry. About Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth
Delsea Regional Turns to Transfinder
Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce Delsea Regional School District has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students. Maureen Smashey, Delsea Regional transportation supervisor, said the... - May 06, 2021 - Transfinder
This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
Allegro Music Academy Continues Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy is now enrolling students of any instrument at any skill level. - April 30, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. Each month... - April 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Allegro Music Academy Now Enrolling for 2021 Summer Camps
Join Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance for a full four weeks of music education, dance classes, and concerts. - April 28, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Patrick Henry College Ranks Third in Collegiate Mock Trial Among the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
The Patrick Henry College Mock Trial program placed third overall in the nation at the 2021 American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) National Championship Tournament, missing out on the championship final round by a solitary ballot. More than 6,500 students in 650 teams began the season in... - April 26, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Protecting The Planet With Your Kids Podcast Has Launched Worldwide
The Reading With Your Kids Podcast is proud to announce the launching of a series of special episodes of the podcast called Protecting The Planet With Your Kids. The series launched on the Reading With Your Kids platform in time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Subsequent episodes will be released April 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27. - April 23, 2021 - Reading With Your Kids
The Book Fairies to Host Virtual Read-a-Thon Benefiting Metro NY Children
Month-Long Effort to Raise $100K to be Hosted by Actor Billy Baldwin; For Every $1 Donated, Three Books are Distributed to Readers-in-Need. - April 22, 2021 - The Book Fairies
Shorecrest Launches Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program
Ranked among the Top 10 Best College Prep Schools in the State of Florida, Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida is proud to announce the launch of its Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program (PG Program). Designed for high school graduates looking to better prepare themselves for... - April 22, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
William A. Geha Honored as a Professional of the Year for a Fourth Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a Professional of the Year for a fourth year, 2015, 2018, 2020, and now 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of education. About... - April 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Children’s Book Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. “The ABCs of HBCUs,” written by Claudia Walker and published by HBCU Prep... - April 21, 2021 - HBCU Prep School
California High School Students Will Find Inspiration to Lead for Social Impact
Driven to Lead: A Celebration of Social Good, Action, and Impact is coming up on April 29, 2021. Safety Center will host a virtual leadership event on April 29, 2021 at 4pm to inspire high school students to identify solutions to social problems, reflect on their role in promoting community... - April 20, 2021 - Safety Center
STEERus™ - the Soft Skills Academy – Expands Into the UK and EU with a New Leadership Team
STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy, has expanded into the EU and UK with its new leadership team. The EdTech has an innovative approach to training people in soft skills like empathy, resilience and workplace behaviors to improve individual and corporate success. - April 20, 2021 - STEERus
California Teens Virtually Pave the Way for Safer Roads; 2021’s Safety City Teen Safe Driving Campaign Goes Virtual, Thanks to the Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation awarded $75,000 to Safety Center's Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaign, a California high school program that encourages youth, parents, guardians, and communities to drive safely – from a teen’s perspective. With the increase in technology over the past decade,... - April 14, 2021 - Safety Center
Debut Novel "The Stars in April,” Based on Teen Titanic Survivor, Receives a School Library Journal Starred Review
Debut novelist and Childress Ink client Peggy Wirgau’s "The Stars in April" receives a warm welcome into the literary world, historical fiction based on the true story of Ruth Becker, most recently honored with a School Library Journal Starred Review just in time for Titanic Week 2021, April 11-18, around the anniversary of the sinking, April 12, 1912. - April 08, 2021 - Childress Ink
Family-Friendly Fun To-Go at ART JAM 2021
ART JAM, KID smART’s annual celebration of imagination, invites families near and far to create works of art that blend drama, music, creative writing, and visual art with math, science, social studies, and English language arts. - April 08, 2021 - KID smART
Kukuza Fest: A Salute to Women to Feature Black Women in Family Music on April 10
Kukuza Fest returns on Sat, April 10, 2021, from 3 to 5 PM EST and will feature Black Women in Family Music. The lineup includes R&B sensation The Magic Jones, rockstar/producer bassist Divinity Roxx, LA-based songstress Snooknuk, and many others. The MC will be Arts Education Consultant and social media personality Joy Marilie. Kukuza Fest is the first-ever free, all-Black Family Music festival and series in the country. “Kukuza” means “amplify” in Swahili. - April 02, 2021 - The Uncle Devin Show
Hindi By Reena Announces Hindi-Learning Subscription Service for Kids
Hindi By Reena, the world’s first comprehensive Hindi-learning brand for kids -- has just launched the first-ever Hindi Learning Subscription Service, that teaches kids through Hindi online classes and immersion videos. The program was created by Reena Bhansali, after 10+ years of teaching... - March 30, 2021 - Hindi By Reena
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site Development at www.webaward.org. - March 30, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Be Strong International Awards Community Leaders at Charity Event
Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Madame Daniella Levine Cava, will be presenting eight community leaders with an award honoring their contributions during the pandemic at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event on Thursday, April 22. The invite-only event is intended to honor donors,... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong International’s Marriage Matters Program to Host Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution Event
Uncertainty in employment and daily living, including food, has caused a great amount of stress on relationships, particularly marriages, during the pandemic. In response, Strong International’s new Marriage Matters program will host a Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution next... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Frankenbots Creates Captivating Stories for Children with Inventive and "Riveting" Illustrations
When a planet of friendly robots faces a galactic takeover, they learn to work together with kindness. Steampunk meets junk art in the inventive and “riveting” illustrations of this heartwarming story. - March 26, 2021 - Frankenbots
Wisdom Cafe Launches to Provide on Demand Tutoring for K-12 Students
Wisdom Cafe is an on demand app connecting students one on one with credentialed teachers. - March 19, 2021 - Wisdom Cafe
Reach Out and Read Georgia Selected for AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program
Reach Out and Read Georgia is one of nine non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans selected as the first-ever AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partners. Reach Out and Read Georgia will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 52nd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 3 and 4 in... - March 17, 2021 - Reach Out and Read Georgia
Burning Soul Press Announces Teen Writing Program, IGNITE
IGNITE, a new program offered by Burning Soul Press, helps teen writers find their authentic voice, write their unique story, and become a published author. - March 17, 2021 - Burning Soul Collective
App-Garden Launches Vehicle Maintenance
App-Garden launches a new Vehicle Maintenance module built to streamline the process for vehicle maintenance and work orders. - March 15, 2021 - App-Garden
Glenelg Country School Announces Matt Walsh as Its Next Head of School
Matt Walsh, currently president and head of school of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, will become the school’s tenth Head of School when he joins Glenelg Country School on July 1. - March 10, 2021 - Glenelg Country School
Wayne State University Offering the Award-Winning iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Over 25,000 Students
Wayne State University partners with iGrad to provide a customized interactive financial education platform to all University students. - March 10, 2021 - iGrad
CCS Facility Services First Company in the World to Earn GBAC STAR Service Accreditation
CCS Facility Services is honored to announce that the company is the first to earn GBAC STAR™ Service accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. - March 09, 2021 - CCS Facility Services
"Maestro's Magical Music Box," a New, Interactive Children's Series, Comes to Life March 19, 2021 on YouTube
An all-new, live action/animated children's web series, Maestro's Magical Music Box, is debuting on YouTube. Season One focuses on much-needed Fine Arts education, and it features broader reach with episodes in Spanish and ASL. Sing-alongs, DIY crafting and magical characters will appeal to families and kids of all ages. - March 06, 2021 - Dream Sweet Films, LLC
Be Strong International Becomes Sole Nonprofit Named as Best Place to Work
The South Florida Business Journal has recognized Be Strong International (BSI) as the only nonprofit to be ranked among the 15 “Best Places to Work” in the small business category for 2021. This annual award event highlights 45 companies of all sizes that realize the importance of... - March 03, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Scottsdale Author Releases Audio Book and Takes Seat on the Advisory Board of the Sold-Out Youth Foundation; Waltman Brings Positive Message to Youth in School Assemblies
Fourth generation Arizona native Crystal Waltman wins first place for Health Book of the Year. She was given an advisory seat on the Sold-Out Youth Foundation. She just released her audiobook, and her Book Tour Begins April 7th in Tucson, at Barnes and Noble book signing 12-4 followed by a live book signing event in Scottsdale April 10, 3pm-7pm benefiting The Sold Out Youth Foundation. - March 03, 2021 - Crystal LLC
Shorecrest Semifinalists Advance in National Merit Competition
Shorecrest seniors Jonathan Currie, Hailey Levitz and Leddon Zwack have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All three students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million juniors in... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Seniors Hailey Levitz and Evan Hoefer Earn U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominations
Hailey Levitz ‘21 and Evan Hoefer ‘21, both graduating seniors at Shorecrest Preparatory School, have been named candidates for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The United States Presidential Scholar program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
STEERus™ Launches the World’s First Soft Skills Academy
STEERus, an emerging edtech, has launched the world’s first Soft Skills Academy to enable students for successful transition from school to work by coaching life skills and workplace competencies. And it's free to all students and educators worldwide. - February 25, 2021 - STEERus
Magnolia Specialized Services Uses UVClear F1140 as Part of Their Healthy School Program
Magnolia Specialized Services is using the UVClear F1140 to maintain a healthy environment for their students and staff by using germicidal ultraviolet light technology. - February 22, 2021 - UVClear