Summer learning just got more exciting with uBoost’s unique web-based reading resource. Students can read interesting and relevant articles from Weekly Reader’s online editions, fine-tune their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, and earn points based on their performance which can be redeemed for rewards or donated to charities. - May 23, 2008 - uBoost INC

North Carolina students are among the best science students in the country. Several students who had placed in top positions at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina (SSEFNC) participated in several national and international competitions this month, including I-SWEEP and ISEF. - May 22, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

Pathfinders Creativity Camp for Writing and Drama offers local kids, ages 8-14, a distinctive opportunity. Kids will create their own live stage production from writing through performance. On the last day of camp, the artists will present their work to family and friends. Veteran theatre lover and... - May 20, 2008 - Pathfinders

At many top private middle and high schools, three out of four applicants are rejected. Admission committees suggest that the baseline for consideration is a high score on the SSAT or ISEE entrance test. - May 17, 2008 - PrivateSchoolExam.com

First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix

The E-book is all-inclusive with handy links to each section. It will download in minutes and can be printed or saved on the customer’s hard drive so he or she can constantly review the free tips it offers. - May 12, 2008 - BestEssayTips

The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)

Today, Ingram Digital announced that it has forged a deal with Oxford University Press to offer hundreds of titles from OUP’s Oxford Scholardship Online series on the MyiLibrary platform. An e-book and digital content aggregation platform, MyiLibrary is host to more than 100,000 titles. Ingram Digital is currently adding approximately 1,000 titles a week to its MyiLibrary inventory. - May 07, 2008 - Ingram Digital

Company Will Showcase New Products at Largest U.S. Trade Book Fair. - May 05, 2008 - Quackenworth

The Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award was given to J. Donald Cline. Cline led an effort to save the Rosman Research Station, a radio telescope facility that had been operated by the Department of Defense, from being closed. In the late 1990’s Cline helped save the center and transform it into the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). PARI provides educational programs at all levels for students and teachers. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

The Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GlaxoSmithKline supports a range of educational programs in the U.S. with the aim of developing an understanding of science issues in everyday life and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to the Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee. The Granville Education Foundation is an independent organization that works in partnership with the community and schools to improve student performance in the Granville County schools. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

The Student Leadership Award of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Adam Meyer. Meyer, a senior at Raleigh Charter High School in Raleigh, N.C., worked diligently to raise awareness of the natural beauty and outstanding resources of the Richland Natural Area (RNA). The RNA includes Umstead State Park, Schenck Memorial Forest, the NCSU Equine Educational Unit, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Ecostation and the North Carolina Museum of Art. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Shodor. Shodor is a nonprofit organization that serves students, educators and parents. It is recognized as a national leader in the effective use of computers to improve both math and science education. Established in 1994 in Durham, N.C., Shodor combines student enrichment, faculty enhancement and interactive materials development to transform learning through computational thinking. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

Teachers.Net has rounded up some of its best Mother's Day material, activities and other lesson plans in the Featured Lessons section of the May issue of the monthly Teachers.Net Gazette http://teachers.net/gazette/MAY08/. - May 02, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Record-breaking number of participants compete online worldwide. - April 30, 2008 - Capsim Management Simulations, Inc.

In celebration of teachers and teaching, just in time for Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, the May issue of the Teachers.Net Gazette presents a fascinating collection of articles, essays, reflections and teacher surveys that will enlighten and inspire. - April 30, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Website featuring eco-friendly products offers alternative to traditional catalog-style fundraisers. - April 27, 2008 - Mother Earth Fundraising

DC AHEC Hosts Press Event and Local Events to Increase Awareness and Access to Health Care During "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM. - April 27, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)

With the emergence of the federal program of No Child Left Behind, online tutoring has quickly become a major presence in our public school systems. With student to teacher ratio being overburdened more and more are turning to a online tutor to further their education. Online tutoring is how education is done in the twenty first century. - April 26, 2008 - TeachingSpace.Com

Kayleen Hannaway of Philomath High School in Philomath, Oregon edges out Phuong Duong of Fort Smith, Arkansas by a vote of 7,235 to 6,492 to become the first recipient of Zinch.com's Sweet Diggity Dawg Award, an annual scholarship given to the high school student who best exemplifies the Zinch motto: "I am more than a test score". - April 26, 2008 - Zinch.com

Provide More Effective Treatment for Children with ADHD. - April 26, 2008 - Learning Foundations

BTL to assist the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) with a 3 year project to move from traditional paper based exams to On-Screen delivery. - April 25, 2008 - BTL Group Ltd

WiHood announces the world’s first “virtual laptop” that protects children online anywhere –anytime with WiHood’s USB bracelet. - April 24, 2008 - WiHood

Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) celebrates a week of literacy with six Carroll County Elementary Schools April 28, 2008 - May 2, 2008. - April 24, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.

“Scribbles to Novels” Also Serves as Launch Platform for the 2008 “Read for the Record” Campaign with Featured Book “Corduroy.” - April 24, 2008 - Jumpstart

The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) endorses the State High School Mathematics Contest that will be held Thursday, April 24 at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C. The top senior will will a full tuition scholarship to Duke University. The 139 students qualified in the regional contests that were held earlier this year around the state, and placed in the top eight percent in those competitions. - April 23, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

BetterTrades - Take control over your future by attending free seminars that demystify stock trading. - April 22, 2008 - BetterTrades - Premium Press Release

National autism teleseminar provides parents with coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. It will be held on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET. For information, visit www.yourautismcoach.com or call (866) 372-9421. - April 22, 2008 - Your Autism Coach

Dreams Can Come True combines art and culture to benefit orphaned children around the world, by selling paintings drawn by elephants. - April 12, 2008 - DCCT

Introducing the new Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO), a non-profit group that encourages children to embrace the joys of reading and writing through using their own creativity and imagination. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.

The Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.SPALO.org. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.

New book shows parents how to make their children excel at math. - April 11, 2008 - Arvin Vohra Education

spanish-bookworld.com, a sister site of language-bookworld.com, has announced a new development on their website which will allow their visitors to learn even more Spanish for free. - April 10, 2008 - languagebookworld.com

Educators looking for creative and easy to implement activities to make Earth Day 2008 educational and enjoyable for their preschool, kindergarten, elementary & upper grade students will find what they need in the current Teachers.Net Gazette. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Teachers.Net Jobs Center - jobs.teachers.net - brings together those seeking to fill teaching vacancies and qualified candidates who seek positions in education. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Special educator Susan Rismiller has signed on to contribute regularly to the Teachers.Net Gazette webzine, writing on topics related to special education, teaching and mentoring. In her April article Rismiller examines the anguish on both sides - teacher and student -when little Jack takes the firm... - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net

"If you can develop a lesson plan for your class, then you can write a grant," says money-magnet and Teachers.Net Grants Writing mailring consultant LaVerne Hamlin. - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Nessy are proud to announce the release of their eagerly-anticipated new software title, "Nessy Fingers Touch Typing." - April 07, 2008 - Net Educational Systems Ltd

TheTeachersVoice.com is going to be the first National Online Teachers Community. They are gathering opinions and information on every aspect possible in the teaching profession. To register and be a part of is absolutely free and was created as a teachers greatest resource. - April 06, 2008 - TheTeachersVoice.com

Athletic Scholarship Corporation (ASC), a sports marketing firm headquartered in Cleveland, OH has increased its focus on helping Arizona student athletes achieve their dreams. A leader in the industry for several years, ASC has successfully helped high school student athletes in all sports achieve... - April 02, 2008 - Athletic Scholarship Corporation

A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network

Performance Pathways announces a new application designed to revolutionize curriculum mapping and management. The application is due in 2009. - March 21, 2008 - Performance Pathways

On Saturday morning April 19, Stowell Learning Center in Diamond Bar, CA will offer a 2 hour simulation experience that helps parents, teachers, and other professionals feel what it is like to actually have attention challenges (ADD/ADHD). More and more parents and professionals are getting training... - March 19, 2008 - Stowell Training Services

Eckhart Tolle Live This Saturday March 15, 2008 at The Learning Annex in San Diego. - March 15, 2008 - The Learning Annex

language-bookworld.com and spanish-bookworld.com have announced the launch of their new Spanish podcast entitled ‘Spanish Phrasebook on Podcast.’ - March 13, 2008 - languagebookworld.com

The monthly Teachers.Net Gazette webzine covers topics as diverse as grant writing, space toilet, civility and effective teaching in a lively, reader friendly format. - March 13, 2008 - Teachers.Net

Students will participate in the State Science and Engineering Fair of NC at Meredith College on Saturday, March 15. About 270 students from schools across the state survived the challenge at the regional competition. The public is encouraged to attend from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Math and Science Building. The SMT Center supports events such as this because it is an outlet for students to showcase research they have conducted. - March 12, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center

Cuba Education Tours of Vancouver, Canada, is hosting a 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution Tour to Cuba from December 27, 2008, to January 3, 2009. - March 08, 2008 - Cuba Education Tours

Five students from North Carolina will be traveling with a delegation to Beijing, China to participate in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. This is the only delegation from the United States that will be going to China. The North Carolina Science Mathematics Technology Education Center, (NC SMT) is sponsoring the students to be a part of this event. - March 08, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center