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Grauer School Reaches Enrollment Capacity for Upcoming Academic Year
The Grauer School announced that it has reached its enrollment capacity for the 2011-2012 academic year. 2011 has been a banner year for the school; not only has the school been celebrating its 20th Anniversary of operation, but the school also filled the admissions quota of 150 students for the... - August 22, 2011 - The Grauer School
Punflay’s Back-to-School App Sale
Punflay, the gaming outfit of Emantras is happy to announce that a few of its popular apps will be on sale next week. - August 22, 2011 - Emantras
Summit Planned for Northern VA Chambers of Commerce and Public School Business Partnership Programs
FPY announces a regional school-business summit to encourage chambers of commerce and school-business partnerships to increase individual and corporate involvement in tutoring in public schools. - August 20, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Federal Grant Enables Parents as Teachers to Expand in Georgia
The Georgia Governor's Office for Children and Families will receive more than $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2010 grants allocated for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV). The funding will be used to expand three evidence-based home visiting models in six counties. Parents as Teachers services will be expanded in three of them. - August 20, 2011 - National Center for Parents as Teachers
Billy Gorilly Helps Build Character in Children
Aesop's Fables for Today's Kids Wins CD of the Year Award - August 19, 2011 - Flying Kitten Music
Bocce Ball Lessons at Villanova Prep in Ojai Sept. 10
Back by popular demand, Villanova Prep will host another morning event called Beginner’s Bocce Day on Saturday September 10 from 10 am to noon to introduce the fun and easy-to-learn sport to family and friends. Participants will receive group instruction to learn to play and get ready for the Bocce for Books tournament set for October 8th. The October tournament will fund scholarships for local area day students. - August 19, 2011 - Villanova Preparatory School
safetyNETkids Makes Children No Easy Targets for Abuse, Abduction and Bullying
Since 2003, safety instructor and founder of safetyNETkids, Glenn Olson has been dedicated to providing children with exact responses to the real threats of abduction, abuse and bullying. Recent enhancements make it the most comprehensive safetyNETkids program ever offered. - August 17, 2011 - safetyNETkids
Collins Sports & Fitness Center Installs Lockers for a Tough Crowd
Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center in St. Albans VT has installed sturdy, durable partitions and lockers from Scranton Products in their hybrid school, sports team and community membership gym. The HDPE material resists vandalism, door slamming, bacteria and rust and are easy to clean. - August 16, 2011 - Scranton Products
Author Embraces Technology Through Skype Author Visits
Ginger Marks, author of Presentational Skills for the Next Generation, The ultimate guide for public speakers and those who want to be, joins a growing list of dedicated authors and illustrators in offering Skype Author Visits to students. Through Skype Author Visits, students worldwide have been... - August 16, 2011 - Ginger Marks DBA DocUmeant Designs
"Maps That Stretch Minds" Contest Encourages Thinking "Outside the box"!
Nearly all world maps distort land areas, thus giving the viewer a false impression the relative sizes of the countries. Some educators, however, do use equal area world maps and they (and their students) will have an opportunity to share their stories and successes of how they use maps in the classroom. This media literacy contest is an opportunity to get teachers and students thinking about how we see the world around us. - August 16, 2011 - ODT, Inc.
Awareity Announces Back to School Safety Contest
As students head back to school this month, school safety is on the minds of parents and administrators everywhere. In support of National School Safety Month, Awareity will be awarding their proven TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services) platform free to one deserving school. - August 13, 2011 - Awareity
Virtual Speech Center Inc. Releases a Free iPhone Application for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of online speech therapy (telepractice), announced today the release of Quick Artic, an articulation iPhone application available for free download on Apple’s iTunes App store. Quick Artic is a free IPhone application for Speech Language Pathologists... - August 11, 2011 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Messiah Lutheran School Implements Awareity’s TIPS to Improve School Safety/Bullying Prevention
To proactively prepare for the 2011 fall school year and ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students, MLS has implemented Awareity’s TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services). - August 11, 2011 - Awareity
Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Creates Infographic to Compare Students Vs. Prisoners Benefits
Michigan personal injury lawyer creates Students vs. Prisoners infographic to display the difference between benefits of students and prisoners in Michigan. - August 11, 2011 - Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
College-Town Promotions Will Offer the Box Tops 4 Education and Hanes Program
Collegetown Promotions, a distributor of spirit wear and gear will be offering Hanes apparel. Hanes apparel now qualifies for Box Tops in the Box Tops 4 Education Program. - August 10, 2011 - College-Town Promotions
Los Alamitos Show Choir Explodes Into Audience During Finale of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl
The third and final performance of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl was spectacular. An amazing cast was clearly enjoying themselves on stage and during the reprise of “You Can’t Stop the Beat” where more than 100 choir students from Los Alamitos High School joined in... - August 09, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with the Smallpeice Trust
41 aspiring young engineers recently attended a 4 day residential naval architecture course at the University of Plymouth sponsored by Babcock and the Smallpeice Trust. - August 07, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
8th Annual Backpacks for Kids
McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant DTC and McCormick’s Fish House & Bar Announce 8th Annual Backpacks For Kids Drive July 13 – August 13, Benefiting Colfax Elementary School and The DPS Educational Outreach Program. Anyone who donates a new backpack will receive a $10 dining certificate. - August 06, 2011 - McCormick & Schmick's DTC
Awareity and IROC2 Form Strategic Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Partnership
The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication (IROC2) and Awareity are excited to announce a strategic partnership to improve bullying and cyberbullying prevention and intervention efforts in schools. - August 04, 2011 - Awareity
Youlayaway Releases 2011 Back to School Layaway Shopping Guide
Youlayaway, a New York City based online layaway shopping comparison startup has just released its annual "Back to School Layaway Shopping Guide" in which it provides parents with tips on making the most of the upcoming back to school shopping season. Layaway is being recommended for... - August 03, 2011 - Youlayaway
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer thirty-eight students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. The four-day residential... - July 28, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
A "Classroom in Every Garden" Pulls Into Austin Road
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new garden system at Austin Road Elementary School in Mahopac, New York. The garden was generously donated by the Austin Road PTO which covered the entire cost of the garden. The project was spearheaded by the building principal, Jim... - July 28, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
Moments Ago App - Sale Pricing
Moments Ago is a premium iPhone and iPad app that utilizes the power of cloud computing technology to simplify the teacher-parent communication process. Using Moments Ago, teachers have the ability to send meaningful email communications to the parent/guardians of their students in 3-5 seconds. Teachers have reported improved classroom climate as a result of using the app. - July 27, 2011 - Mobile Apps for Ed
Aspiring Students Get "Smallpeice" of the Action
Students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology during a four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds. - July 27, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Exploring Science Through Underwater Robotics
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens is leading a National Science Foundation initiative to improve K-12 STEM skills and education through fun summer camps and educator institutes. - July 27, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bay Area Studios Foundation Awards Youth New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Nonprofit Awards $600 in Scholarship to Advance Theater and Performing Arts Among Teenagers. - July 25, 2011 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
MyRreviewsNow Introduces The Webster's Academy Essay Writing Course for Immediate Online Access
MyReviewsNow is pleased to announce its new affiliation with the Webster's Academy for Excellence in Writing. The online program provides instruction on how to prepare, construct and write essays, reports and research papers. - July 22, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Junior Smokejumper Program Offered in West Yellowstone, Montana - a Free Learning Program Just for Kids
Looking for a fun learning experience for kids this summer when visiting Yellowstone Park? The Junior Smokejumper Program, located in West Yellowstone Montana at the west entrance, is offered Monday through Saturday mornings throughout the summer. It’s a 2 ½ hour program just for kids from 6-12 years old and it’s free. - July 16, 2011 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
David Derr Conducts Art Class for Kids at Artwalk Nyack
Teaching some of the fine points of art to local children highlighted David Derr's return to ArtWalk Nyack 2011. The show boasted thirty artists in residence at local businesses during the weekend of June 17 through June 19. - July 15, 2011 - D2 Studios
Grauer School Graduates Earn Distinguished Awards
Grauer School Class of 2011 graduates received numerous distinguished awards at the 20th annual graduation ceremony held on campus June 10, 2011: Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence, Miles Smith; Quincy Jones Musicianship Award, Gabriella Espinosa; Annual Trustees’ Award for... - July 15, 2011 - The Grauer School
Complete Landsculpture Recognized at UP Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Complete Landsculpture was recognized at The University Park (UP) Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the new Outdoor Learning Plaza on the morning of May 13, 2011. - July 14, 2011 - Complete Landsculpture
James Turner of Middle Creek HS Earns 2011 Innovation Scholarship Presented by Triangle Technology Executives Council
Nonprofit Organization Honors Local Student for Software Development Focused on Improving Microelectrode Array Data Analysis - July 10, 2011 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Global Indian International School Singapore Student Aces IB Examination 2011 with a Perfect Score of 45/45
Global Indian International School (GIIS) produced another International Baccalaureate (IB) World Top Scorer this year with Nishi Anand, taking the top position at the IB Diploma Programme Examination with a perfect score of 45 out of 45. Nishi Anand has acquired the highest possible score,... - July 10, 2011 - Global Indian International School
Local Software Engineer Returns Home to Nepal to Prove That Power is Knowledge
Seattle software engineer Tilak Pun sets out to establish solar power for a school in his native village in Nepal. The project will provide enough electricity to power a classroom of computers, opening up a world of educational and professional possibilities for the students of Shikha Secondary School. - July 09, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Elementary School Administrators Kiss a Pig as Part of Motivational Reading Program
Elementary School Administrators at The Sagemont School, a private school in Broward Florida, kissed a pig as culmination of a school wide Accelerated Reader Challenge. Each year students are challenged to increase their reading goals. This year the students enthusiastically surpassed their goal to see their administrators kiss a pig. - July 09, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Westlake Academy "Pointers for Parents" Lecture Series - Open House Dates
Westlake Academy, Special needs school will be hosting its annual series "Pointers For Parents" Family Seminars discussing topics for special needs students and families. Join them for the latest information and guidance. - July 09, 2011 - Westlake Preparatory School & Academy
Epicure Digital K-12 School Menu Board to Revolutionize School Food Services
Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, introduces the K-12 School Menu Board with special emphasis on nutritional menu labeling and children with special food and nutritional needs and allergies at the SNA 2011 Conference in Nashville, TN. - July 08, 2011 - Epicure Digital
Child Confidence Specialist Unveiled as British Library Success Story for July
A company which prevents anti-social behaviour, youth crime and bullying by boosting young children’s well-being and confidence has been announced as a success story by the Business and IP Centre at the British Library. - July 07, 2011 - Kidz4Mation
Global Indian International School Bags Top 3 Awards in Education Excellence at the Global Performance Excellence Awards
Global Indian International School (GIIS) was today announced to have clinched the top three awards in educational excellence at the annual Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA); becoming the only school recognized under the Education category. Administered by the Asia Pacific Quality... - July 07, 2011 - Global Indian International School
Bye Old Food Pyramid; Hello USDA - Approved My Plate - Final Touch Finishing School Weighs in With Its Etiquette & Portion Plate Program for Kids of All Ages
Final Touch Finishing School's Etiquette & Portion Plate Program is Perfect Complement to USDA My Plate Guide - July 02, 2011 - Final Touch Finishing School
Villanova Prep School of Ojai Teacher Garners Praise
Ojai native Timothy Bunce, 55, has spent 26 years passing on his knowledge to Villanova Preparatory School students. He has taught English since 1984 and is regarded as one of the best teachers at the Catholic college prep school run by the Augustinian Province of the West. “Tim’s... - July 01, 2011 - Villanova Preparatory School
Scholarship Guidelines for Villanova Prep Students Established
In an effort to make a Villanova Preparatory School education more accessible to deserving high school students of varying means, the Development Office is asking alumni and friends to consider establishing a scholarship. The Scholarship Establishment Guidelines have recently been set up to allow... - July 01, 2011 - Villanova Preparatory School
Camp Sagemont & Swim Academy Join in World’s Largest Swim Lesson
The Swim Academy, headquartered at Camp Sagemont in Broward, FL, participated in the world’s largest swim lesson to help break the Guinness World Record. Camp Sagemont, a summer day camp, was a natural venue for this event. - June 29, 2011 - The Sagemont Schools
Eden Autism Services Launches Online Learning Community for Teachers
Eden Autism Services recently launched two online learning communities specifically designed for teachers through edWeb.net, a professional social network for the education community. - June 26, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Lifelong Learn Announces Release of New Book, Smart Environments
Lifelong Learn announces the new release of the new book Smart Environments. This book is available both as an E-Book and print-based. - June 26, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Lifelong Learn Announces New Release of First of the Science Series Children’s Book, Rain
Lifelong Learn is pleased to offer the first of the Children’s Science Books, Rain, on their website. This book uses full-page photographs to help children understand the cycle of rain. The book is geared toward early readers. The photos and repetitive wording help children to read the book... - June 26, 2011 - LifeLong Learn
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) Pack Launch by Meritnation
Applect Learning System’s educational website, Meritnation.com has recently launched CPT Pack. The CPT Pack by Meritnation includes sample test question papers as per ICAI’s latest testing pattern for CPT. - June 26, 2011 - Meritnation
Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Nutritional Labeling Featured at the Southwest Foodservice Expo in Texas
Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, presents the Epicure Digital Menu System with special emphasis on nutritional menu labeling at the Texas Restaurant Association Southwest Foodservice Expo, Dallas, TX, June 26-28, 2011, Booth #611 - June 26, 2011 - Epicure Digital
Grauer Science Students Receive Top Global Award
The Grauer School Destination ImagiNation Team won an Outstanding Award in the Dynamic Network Project Outreach at the 2011 annual world championships. - June 26, 2011 - The Grauer School
State Senate Woman of Distinction Recipient Joins K-12 Consulting Firm
After a distinguished career as a teacher, principal and superintendent, Suzanne Tingley is starting a new chapter. Tingley has joined Inside the School Consulting Group. “I am very excited to work more closely with such a professional group. Inside the School understands exactly the kinds... - June 25, 2011 - Inside The School