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Girls Shine in National Active Championship - NacFun
Girl power was on display in NacFun's National Active Championship for the month of October 2021. Out of the 100+ declared winners from various groups, 75% were female students from kindergarten to grade 12. The parent category toppers were female as well. Ms. Simranjit Kaur and Ms. Tharika topped... - November 12, 2021 - NacFun
Equity in Education Grant Provides Invaluable STEM Opportunities for K-12 Students: Requests for Pilot Program Funding Are Available on the NextWave STEM Website
NextWave STEM announces Equity in Education Grant in partnership with Verizon, MES Lighting and TotalTek. The grant may be used to supplement STEM pilot programs offered by NextWave STEM, a TechEd company providing K-12 STEM curricula, equipment and training. To be considered for the equity grant, please go to NextWaveSTEM.com - November 12, 2021 - NextWave STEM
Young Rembrandts Launches Art Kids Rock. Art Kids Rock is Powered by Young Rembrandts and is an On-Demand Drawing Platform.
Art Kids Rock is an on-demand drawing platform designed to provide young artists with all the tools they need to learn and practice lifelong drawing skills. They provide a variety of content including full-length 45-minute Deluxe Draw lessons, 5-minute Quick Draw lessons, and a... - November 10, 2021 - Young Rembrandts
Magic Class LLC Launches New Online Magic Course for Homeschool Students
Magic Class Academy is an online course for ages 10+ that drives students to grow in confidence and creativity through learning and performing magic tricks. - November 08, 2021 - Magic Class LLC
Nonprofit Necessities For Children Announces a New Initiative in SE Florida; Garfield is Set to Teach Online Safety to Youth
This is critical education for youth and teaches 3rd Graders Online Safety. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County schools are encouraged to register for free, prior to November 19, 2021. - November 04, 2021 - Necessities For Children Foundation
Holy Trinity Episcopal School’s Exciting Renovation Project
By emphasizing academic success, spiritual growth, and social responsibility, HTES children have their hearts inspired and their minds engaged daily. The School’s new renovations will help serve that mission even better. - November 03, 2021 - Holy Trinity Episcopal School
Three Exceptional Math Courses for Pre-K to 1st Grade from Super Star by Help Me 2 Learn Company
The Help Me 2 Learn Company announces the completion of a new series of math mini courses for Pre-K to 1st grade. - November 02, 2021 - Help Me 2 Learn Company
Home Base Collaborative Expands Therapeutic Services to Schools
School to Home Connections' comprehensive approach to student success bridges educational gap by including families. - October 29, 2021 - Home Base Collaborative Family Counseling
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Honored as a Woman of Distinction for the Third Quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the third quarter of 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. - October 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Hands Off Our Schools Makes Key Endorsements
HOOS Endorses Julie Toal, Phil Hogan, Dan Bennett and Hugo Alves for the New Canaan Board of Education - October 27, 2021 - Hands Off Our Schools
Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants
Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
A Smarter Way to Puzzle...from Historicons, Educational and Interactive Group Puzzles That Empower Kids Using Overlooked Historical Events - Only Available on Kickstarter
Historicons was puzzled by the lack of diversity in our toys, so they did something. Historicons set out to create one-of-a-kind jigsaw puzzles that celebrate historic events that are often left out of our history books, while also equipping families with tools to guide age-appropriate discussions on diversity and identity. - October 21, 2021 - Historicons
The Book Fairies to Celebrate 3 Millionth Book Donation with Long Island Nets
After Distributing Its 2 Millionth Book Just Two Years Ago, Literacy Non-Profit Will Reach Another Historic Milestone in Making Books More Accessible to Underprivileged Children - October 21, 2021 - The Book Fairies
Fathom Will Change the Way Children Read, Learn and Collaborate
A multilingual, interactive, read-aloud web application with assistive reading technologies, integrated learning management system and live chat for remote learning and support. - October 20, 2021 - Fathom Reads
OmeCare and Hillsborough City School District Renew Partnership for Student and Faculty COVID-19 PCR Testing
Partnership helps district ensure safety standards and meet COVID-19 testing protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. - October 16, 2021 - OmeCare
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Public Safety and Police Services Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association... - October 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Illustrated Book Profiles 15 Trailblazing Women with Roots in Iran
This gorgeous book introduces readers (ages 12+) to fifteen incredible women with Roots in Iran. In their biographies, readers will find athletes and artists, scientists and activists, astronauts and authors whose struggles are universal. Yet they persevered. Roots in Iran celebrates the... - October 14, 2021 - Yasmine Mahdavi
Taysha Gene Therapies Adds Popular e-Learning Membership Program “The Lab Rascals Experience” by K-5 Edtech Company Club Lab Rascals to Employee Benefits Package
Club Lab Rascals, the nation’s #1 producer of culturally-inclusive K-5 STEM curricula, on-demand STEM camps and e-learning experiences, has partnered with Taysha Gene Therapies. Taysha is a biotech and patient-centric gene therapy company based in Dallas, TX. Taysha has elected Club Lab... - October 13, 2021 - Club Lab Rascals
Myriad Provisions Continues to Give Back
MPI shows appreciation for those working in education during the pandemic by donating school supplies to a local elementary school deer to an employee's heart. - October 09, 2021 - Myriad Provisions International
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program
Funding will aid in transportation costs and allow nonprofit to expand program to a wider demographic. - October 06, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab
Lakurt D. Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Lakurt D. Harris, of Burton, Michigan, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of motivational speaking. About Lakurt D. Harris Lakurt Harris is the president... - October 05, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
ARDUTIME, LLC Announces the Release of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set. The Set is Now Available for Pre-Order.
ARDUTIME, LLC announces the availability of the iBrics Experiments with Light Set for pre-order. iBrics Education Sets help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in kids 8 and older. iBrics sets deliver fun science learning, through hands-on STEM experiments. - October 04, 2021 - ARDUTIME, LLC
Shorecrest Apple Distinguished School Recognition Extended Through 2024
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School. Shorecrest was awarded the 2021-2024 distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout... - October 02, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NJ MED’s 2021 3rd Quarter Education Rankings Are Out
Back to School in Schools around the world is not the same. - October 02, 2021 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family
STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy
LangInnov Awarded $898,537 from the National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D - September 30, 2021 - LangInnov
Orange Neurosciences’ Digital Therapy Platform is Helping Neurodiverse Students Overcome Pandemic Challenges
A recent study by Stanford University states that reading skills have stalled among students due to school closures, with reading fluency in second and third graders reduced by 30 percent. Students with learning differences have had bigger challenges. ReadON, an affordable, non-pharmacological therapy, improves attention, focus and self-confidence, language barriers and more. - September 30, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Eleanor Maria Goodman of Flint, Michigan has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 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. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - September 23, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Teachers2Teachers Global Announces Rebrand
Teachers2Teachers Global, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will change its name to Mathkind. With seven years of exciting growth and sharpened focus, its mission remains to build quality math education programs through collaborative partnerships that drive greater social justice. - September 23, 2021 - Mathkind Global
Sprinturf Installs Its Predator™ Turf System at CBC High School in St. Louis
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has installed its Predator™ premium dual-fiber turf system at Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School in Town and Country, a suburb of St. Louis. For 172 years, the Lasallian Catholic... - September 22, 2021 - Sprinturf
Jenn Cleary Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award
Jenn Cleary and her latest album, All Together Now! Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award. - September 20, 2021 - Jenn Cleary Music, LLC
Two Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Bepler and Forney in Top 1% of US High School Seniors - September 18, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
"Chasing the Silver Lining" is authored by Dr. Livingston Alexander, distinguished President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He drew inspiration for his creative non-fiction work reflecting upon experiences from his childhood as well as other prominent events. To understand Dr. Alexander is to know resilience existed, even during Jim Crow. If Dr. Alexander is not known to you, his new publication is sure to have you remember his poignant words for years to come. - September 17, 2021 - 220 Media and Marketing
Shorecrest Completes Charger Commons
Newest Campus Capital Project Serves Students Across the PK3-12 Community. - September 15, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families
Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Action For Nature Announces 2021 “International Young Eco-Hero Award” Winners.
Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2021 Young Eco-Hero award winners, honoring 25 young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the past eighteen years, the International... - September 09, 2021 - Action For Nature
Fantasy Writer Debuts New YA Novel That Shows Outsiders Can Become Heroes
Adolescence is a time when we want nothing more than to just fit in. Uniqueness can be a liability and a source of torment. Those real-life struggles are on display in Freya Daree’s new young adult series “The DeathReaper.” In the first of the series, heroine Amelie is forced to hide her special powers, until she realizes they may be the only thing that can save her world. A book for everyone that’s ever felt like an outsider, Daree creates a fantastical world full of good versus evil struggles. - September 07, 2021 - Bublish
Humanity First USA 2021 Global Telethon is Presenting #Gifts4Humanity
Globally Humanity First USA is creating awareness of their various human development programs and disaster relief efforts via their Live 2021 Global Telethon on September 5, 2021. Humanity First aims to raise further funds to facilitate more projects as the organization continues to grow rapidly around the world. Event information: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/ - September 07, 2021 - Humanity First USA
Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"
"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing
Metro Esports Partners with Ben Simmons to Bring Tech Education, Esports and Gaming to Greater Philadelphia Area Students
Metro Esports will be partnering with 3x NBA All Star Ben Simmons, starting this fall to bring its Esports-focused tech education program to young students in the Greater Philadelphia region. Simmons will sponsor 50 aspiring gaming and technology enthusiasts from the Philadelphia area to... - September 03, 2021 - Metro Esports
Connor’s Climb Foundation Hosts Annual 5K & Family Walk – a Race to Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention
Connor’s Climb Foundation is once again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting their annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on September 26th during National Suicide Prevention Month, is an essential fundraiser for... - September 02, 2021 - Connor's Climb Foundation
CEE Receives Commendation from the Commonwealth of Virginia
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is honored to have been recognized with a proclamation from Virginia’s State Senate and House of Delegates. CEE has provided 38 years of STEM opportunities to outstanding high school scholars and teachers in the Commonwealth. “The Center for... - September 01, 2021 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Project PEACE Donates 1,300 Backpacks with School Supplies
Over 1,300 backpacks with supplies were given to local students at Project PEACE’s Back-To-School Block Party. - August 27, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
The Achievement Initiative Wins 2021 Hottest EdTech Award
School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A), makers of the multi-tiered attendance management software and service program The Achievement Initiative, today announced that CIOReview Magazine, a leading publication in technology and edtech, has selected The Achievement Initiative as one of the... - August 17, 2021 - School Innovations & Achievement
Just in Time for Back to School, the World’s First Kid’s Activity Book About Smart Cities is Now Available
"Exploring Smart Cities Activity Book for Kids," the first book of its kind in the world, is 120 pages of activities and rhymes providing hours of interactive fun and learning at home and at school. - August 17, 2021 - Innovation Fountain
Hundreds of Families Receive Free School Supplies at the 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Washington, DC - This Saturday, August 14, 2021, Purpose Is Life partnered with the Family of Ricardo Duren to host their 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of families received supplies at the Brentwood Recreation Center in Ward 5. Backpacks contained materials for ages 4-17... - August 17, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Voyage Long Term Care Hosts Back-to-School-Bash for Their Healthcare Employees
Voyage Long Term Care (Oklahoma) distributed hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to their team members and local community. - August 12, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care
Houston Area Law Firm to Hold a "Back to School Bash" on August 14
Ben Bronston & Associates, a Houston area personal injury law firm, will hold a "Back to School Bash" in Pasadena on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The event will feature school supply giveaways and opportunities for local families to connect with area businesses to prepare for the... - August 12, 2021 - Ben Bronston & Associates
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community
Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College