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Impact LA Now Accepting Applications for Free Summer Meal Program
Impact LA is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations, schools, after-school programs, summer camps, parks and recreation facilities, and churches to participate in its 2026 Summer Meal Program. - March 04, 2026 - Impact LA
Khadijah Butler Announces the Multi Format Release of Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick (2nd Edition)
Author, nonprofit leader, and community advocate Khadijah Butler proudly announces the expanded release of Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick (2nd Edition), now available in three formats: paperback, eBook, and—newly added—a professionally recorded audiobook. - March 03, 2026 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
I Will Survive, Inc. Highlights Veteran Leader Israel Brown and Essayon Construction Group’s Explosive Growth in Exclusive Magazine Feature
I Will Survive, Inc. is proud to feature Israel Brown, CEO of Essayon Construction Group, for his outstanding leadership, veteran service, and community impact. Brown, a decorated veteran, has led Essayon to major recognition, including Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Southeast Fastest-Growing Companies list (#119) and 2025 Cobb Chamber Veteran-Owned Business of the Year. His story is highlighted in Veteran Owned & Business Life Magazine, Issue 2. - February 24, 2026 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Dr. Thelma Harms, Who Helped Define Quality in Early Childhood Classrooms Worldwide, Dies at 100
Dr. Harms was widely known as the lead co-author of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), an observational framework that transformed how educators, researchers, and governments evaluate early learning settings. - February 19, 2026 - Rachel Harms
The Good Eggs Media Launches Ad-Free Kindness & SEL Learning App for Elementary-Age Children on iOS and Android
Created by an educator and author, The Good Eggs App helps elementary-age children build kindness, empathy, and global awareness through interactive games and stories in a safe, ad-free environment trusted by parents and teachers. - February 17, 2026 - The Good Eggs Media
Amir Ismail & Associates Releases Critical Analysis: How Canada is Capturing US Tech Talent Amid New $100,000 H-1B Fees
Amir Ismail & Associates releases a critical analysis on the 2026 immigration shift. With new US H-1B fees hitting $100,000, Canada’s $155 open work permits are attracting global tech talent. This report explores why 10,000 spots filled in 48 hours, the reality of the 46% wage gap, and how Canada is becoming the primary destination for skilled workers. Read the full release for details on this historic reversal. - February 13, 2026 - Amir Ismail & Associates
New Platform Launches to Help Americans Participate in Democracy
SparkCivic.org, a new nonprofit civic-engagement platform founded by civic educator Sara Lashanlo, has launched to help Americans participate more confidently in democracy. SparkCivic builds strong civic skills through daily, habit-based actions, including a five-step Civic Apprenticeship that takes about 20 minutes and a daily calendar of five-minute civic habits. The volunteer-led nonprofit has begun its fundraising campaign; all donations are tax-deductible. - February 09, 2026 - SparkCivic
Black History Events Marks 100 Years of Black History with Virtual Black History Month 2026 Experiences
Black History Month 2026 marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, laying the foundation for today’s national observance. Black History Events is offering live, virtual Black History Month experiences for organizations, making it easy to host meaningful, educational programming—even if the month has already begun. February bookings are still available. - February 05, 2026 - Black History Events
Alabama Schools and University Take Proactive Lead on AI Literacy and Student Readiness
Children are encountering digital technology as early as age two, and most teens are already using AI tools often without adult guidance. Rather than reacting later, Alabama schools and a local university are taking action now. Next week, in-person sessions will bring students, educators, and families together to build shared understanding, clear expectations, and practical guidance so AI strengthens learning, leadership, and opportunity from the start. - January 24, 2026 - DISCOVERING AI
iGrad Partners with Arkansas Financial Education Commission to Launch Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad has partnered with the Arkansas Financial Education Commission (AFEC) to deliver Enrich, a free, unbiased financial wellness platform designed to help Arkansans build practical money skills, strengthen financial confidence, and make informed decisions for the future. Accessible anytime on desktop or mobile, the platform offers interactive, self-paced financial education tailored to each user’s unique needs and stage in life. - January 21, 2026 - iGrad
Accel-KKR Makes Majority Investment in Nutrislice to Accelerate Innovation in Digital Dining
Nutrislice, a digital dining solutions provider serving non-commercial foodservice, today announced it has received a majority investment from Accel-KKR, a global software and technology-focused investment firm. Nutrislice delivers a streamlined, integrated platform that helps foodservice teams... - January 15, 2026 - Nutrislice
ExcelPrep Announces Scholar–Practitioner in Residence Program to Strengthen Applied Research and Professional Learning
ExcelPrep, an educational and clinical program, announced the launch of the Scholar–Practitioner in Residence (SPiR) Program. The SPiR Program brings together invited researchers and practitioner-scholars to engage in practice-embedded collaboration focused on applied research, professional... - January 12, 2026 - Excel Prep
eSpecial Needs Unveils Newly Revamped Website to Transform the Shopping Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
eSpecial Needs, a leading national provider of adaptive equipment, sensory tools, and therapy solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, created to deliver a dramatically improved shopping experience for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, therapists, and educators. The revamped eSpecialNeeds.com reflects the company’s mission to make essential products more accessible and intuitive to find. - January 05, 2026 - eSpecial Needs
Chef Anna of Florea Cakes Announces Strategic Shift to High-Level Coaching for Wedding Cake Designers
Award-Recognized Six-Figure Baker Repositions Brand to Help Home Bakers Build Profitable $1,000+ Wedding Cake Businesses - December 31, 2025 - Florea Cakes
National First Ladies Day Commission Announces Official Endorsement of “First Ladies for Kids,” a New Educational Collection from Presidents For Kids
The National First Ladies Day Commission has officially endorsed First Ladies for Kids, a new educational activity-book series by Presidents For Kids. Designed for children ages 5–10, the collection highlights the leadership, stories, and impact of America’s First Ladies through biographies, activities, and historical content, expanding PFK’s mission to make U.S. history engaging and accessible for young learners nationwide. - December 28, 2025 - Presidents For Kids
Author and Designer Sugar Gay Isber McMillan Emerges as a Leading Voice in AI-Driven Creativity
Author and designer Sugar Gay Isber McMillan is bringing her creative expertise to the world of AI with a clear mission: teach beginners how to use ChatGPT as a powerful partner. Through her books and new Made It Myself TV series, she offers simple, practical tools that help people learn faster, create more, and open new opportunities. - December 04, 2025 - Sugar Gay Isber McMillan
Givebacks Welcomes K–12 EdTech Pioneer Lee Prevost to Its Board of Directors
Prevost joins as Givebacks sharpens its focus on helping schools spend less time on administration and more time helping students thrive. - December 04, 2025 - Givebacks
JCBank Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Program for Local Indiana School District
JCBank has partnered with iGrad to launch a student financial literacy platform for 11th-grade high school students in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in Indiana. The platform aims to equip students with practical money management skills to meet Indiana's new financial literacy graduation requirements. - December 03, 2025 - iGrad
Workshops for Biodiversity: 100 Stakeholders Define 5 Focus Areas and 30 Projects for a Quebec Economy in Harmony with Nature
To accelerate the integration of biodiversity into economic decisions, Workshop for Biodiversity is today publishing a report based on the Economy, Biodiversity, and Transformative Change dialogue day. This meeting, held on September 23, 2025 in Montreal, brought together nearly 100 participants from more than 12 economic, municipal, community, academic, and Indigenous sectors. - November 27, 2025 - Workshops for biodiversity
Statement from Psychologist on Councilwoman Yaeger’s Islamophobic Remarks and the Double Standards Surrounding Religious Hate
Dr. Azadeh Weber condemns Councilwoman Yaeger’s “proud Islamophobe” remark, highlighting the danger it poses to Muslim women, children, and community safety. Dr. Weber advocates dignity, accountability, and a zero-tolerance approach to religious discrimination. - November 24, 2025 - Dr. Azadeh Weber
Tutoring Club of St. John's & Tutoring Club of John's Creek Partner with Christ’s Church for 2025 Holiday Toy Drive
Tutoring Club of St. John's and Tutoring Club of John's Creek are partnering with Christ’s Church to support its annual Christmas Shop Toy Drive. From November 1–30, both tutoring centers will collect new, unwrapped toys to help provide discounted Christmas gifts to local families in need, including military and refugee families. This collaborative effort aims to spread holiday joy, support dignity-focused giving, and strengthen the community during the holiday season. - November 14, 2025 - Tutoring Club of St. John's
TPAPT Announces 2025 National Conference: AI and the Future of Tutoring
Independent tutors and test prep professionals gather to navigate the industry’s most disruptive year in a decade. The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) today announced its 2025 Winter Virtual Conference, AI and the Future of Tutoring, to be held online from December 11 and 12, 2025. - November 04, 2025 - TPAPT
Cal Coast Academy Student Tony Stormanns Advances to Gold-Medal Round at the 2025 Major League Show Jumping Competition
Cal Coast Academy student Tony Stormanns makes an impactful debut during Leg 5 at Tryon International. - October 30, 2025 - Cal Coast Academy
LSU Health Science Center New Orleans Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
iGrad has partnered with LSU Health Science Center New Orleans to provide its customized, interactive online and mobile student financial wellness platform to over 3,100 university students. The innovative platform offers comprehensive, personalized, and interactive information on important financial topics, including building and maintaining good credit, budgeting student loan/debt management, and loan calculators. - October 28, 2025 - iGrad
A Clear Plan for Parents to Address AI at Home and School Starts Now. Following the FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ Launch and the DISCOVERING AI National Back-to-School Movement
DISCOVERING AI: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Future-Ready Kids gives parents a clear, values-based plan to guide technology and AI use at home and school. Written by #1 bestselling author Amy D. Love, founder of DISCOVERING AI and Girl Scouts of Northern California board member, the book follows the FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ launch, helping families turn screen time into skill time and build confidence, connection, and clarity in the Age of AI. - October 23, 2025 - DISCOVERING AI
Registration Open for 2026 USA Biolympiad
The deadline is November 8, 2025. - October 22, 2025 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Talk & Listen by Little Wheels Launches: a Vehicle-Themed, SLP-Informed Speech Practice App for Toddlers—Ad-Free, Offline, One-Time Purchase
Little Wheels’ new Talk & Listen app turns vehicle love into speech practice kids ask for. Built with pediatric SLP feedback, it features call-and-response voice prompts, phoneme soundboards, 12 narrated picture-book adventures, syllable indicators, and smart filters (by sound, color, category). 100% ad-free, works offline, and available now on iOS as a one-time purchase. App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/talk-and-listen-little-wheels/id6748860598 - October 21, 2025 - Little Wheels
Vocabulous US Cofounder Shares Acquisition Journey with Rhodium Network
At a Rhodium Network session, Vocabulous US cofounder Tanya McTavish discussed the Word of the Day app’s complex cross-border sale and the formation of a new venture. - October 19, 2025 - Vocabulous US
Celebrate Community and Water Safety at the Manny 267 Legacy Gala
The Manny 267 Foundation invites the Worcester community to the Manny 267 Legacy Gala: Honoring Heroes Among Us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Mechanics Hall. This annual event celebrates individuals who make a difference in water safety while raising critical funds to support the... - October 16, 2025 - The Manny 267 Foundation
Hurix Digital Marks 25 Years of Purpose, People, and Progress
Hurix Digital celebrates 25 years of innovation, marking its journey from a pioneering eLearning firm to a global digital solutions leader. As it enters a new era, Hurix is investing deeply in Artificial Intelligence to build human-centred, ethical solutions that transform how organizations learn, create, and connect — while staying true to its people-first values. - October 15, 2025 - Hurix Digital
Word of the Day App Honored at Best Mobile App Awards
Word of the Day, the daily vocabulary-building app from Vocabulous US, has been awarded Silver in the August 2025 Best Mobile App Awards for its excellence in the language education space. The app’s distinctive approach combines targeted word curation with light-touch gamification and... - October 14, 2025 - Vocabulous US
Workshops for Biodiversity at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi
Workshops for Biodiversity (Ateliers pour la Biodiversité) will attend the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi from October 9–15, 2025. David Roy, Executive Director, will represent the organization in sessions and workshops on biodiversity, stakeholder engagement, and conservation innovation, bringing insights back to support action in Quebec. - October 14, 2025 - Workshops for biodiversity
Huntington Learning Center Russellville Highlights New NAEP Data
Arkansas Must Rally to Recover Post COVID Learning Loss. As of September 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has released the 2024 Nation’s Report Card (NAEP), confirming a sobering reality: student performance in reading, math, and science remains below pre-COVID baselines, and in many cases continues to decline. - October 08, 2025 - Huntington Learning Center of Russellville
The New England Center for Children Announces New Board Appointment of Scott Schmadeke
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, announced the election of Scott Schmadeke, executive vice president and chief operations officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Scott brings a wealth... - October 02, 2025 - The New England Center for Children
Cignition Wins 2025 Award of Excellence From Tech & Learning Magazine
Cignition, a provider of high-dosage tutoring for K-12, today announced it is a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025 in the Primary category for its K-12 Math & ELA High-Dosage Virtual Tutoring program. - September 24, 2025 - Cignition, Inc.
DISCOVERING AI Unveils the First-Ever FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ to Equip Parents with Clarity, Confidence, and Connection in the Age of AI
DISCOVERING AI launches the first-ever FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ on Sept. 24, giving parents a free national resource to guide kids’ AI use with clarity, confidence, and connection. Modeled after National Night Out, this virtual event unites families, educators, and communities to create shared AI plans. The vision: every family in America with a K–16 child equipped to use AI intentionally, ethically, and creatively. - September 22, 2025 - DISCOVERING AI
Vocabulous US Brings Gamified Learning to Religious Education Market
Vocabulous US, creator of the Word of the Day app, brings gamified learning to Scripture study with Biblegram, a cryptogram puzzle game that reveals Bible verses through brain-training challenges. - September 22, 2025 - Vocabulous US
Kula Cares Successfully Partners with Southern New Hampshire University's Back to School Teacher Supply Drive, Welcoming Nearly 100 New Teachers with Classroom Supply Box
Local nonprofit's partnership with SNHU's community impact initiative provides support for New Hampshire's largest school district's newest educators. - September 15, 2025 - Kula Cares
Little Wheels Launches Create & Play: A Safe, Mess-Free Creativity App for Toddlers
Little Wheels, the indie parent-built brand introduces Create & Play: a joyful, offline app that lets toddlers explore art and music without ads or mess. Featuring a colorful piano, DJ Van Beats, sticker scenes, and a mess-free coloring canvas, the app encourages open-ended creativity while giving parents peace of mind. - September 15, 2025 - Little Wheels
CASCWA Launches Superintendents' Executive Council to Advance Student Attendance, Well-Being, and Equity
CASCWA proudly announces the launch of its Superintendents Executive Council, an invitation-only advisory body of visionary district leaders dedicated to improving student attendance, equity, and well-being. The Council will inform statewide strategy, elevate local innovations, and kick off its work with a public webinar on September 25, 2025, during Attendance Awareness Month. Led by Sergio Mendoza and Erica Peterson, this marks a new era of cross-sector partnership. - September 08, 2025 - CASCWA
Fear Has No Timeline: Nicky Dare Takes the Leap at 10,000 Feet to Reset Her Life and Inspire Courage
A Nine-Year Promise Becomes a Bold Mission for Preparedness and a Personal Journey of Renewal - September 03, 2025 - iDARE® Inc
Impact Robotics League Makes Its Debut with “FALL BRAWL” Tournament October 25
Placer Robotics to host region’s first youth combat robotics league tournament at Sierra College in Rocklin, CA - September 02, 2025 - Placer Robotics (PART)
Evergreen Studios Raises the Bar for In-Home Music Lessons with EvergreenCertified™ Educator Standard
In response to growing concerns from families about safety, quality, and trust in private instruction, Evergreen Studios has announced the launch of EvergreenCertified™, a rigorous new standard for vetting and training music instructors. The certification is designed to give parents... - August 29, 2025 - Evergreen Studios
Healing and C-PTSD Launches First-of-Its-Kind Global Community Hub for Survivors of Complex Trauma
Healing and C-PTSD™, the world’s largest trauma-informed community with over 340K members on Instagram, has launched the CPTSD Community Hub — a private, survivor-led space offering support circles, trauma education, and tools for healing. Designed for those living with Complex PTSD, the Hub provides connection, resources, and validation for survivors who’ve long been overlooked. - August 22, 2025 - Healing & CPTSD LLC
Sawteha Gallery Art Show Brings Stories of Persecuted Christian Women to Laguna Beach
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Take Heart, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa, will host a powerful one-night art exhibit, Sawteha Gallery, at the Laguna Art Museum. The event will feature original artwork and personal stories from courageous... - August 19, 2025 - Take Heart
First Command Educational Foundation Announces Strategic Realignment to Expand Military Scholarship Impact
The First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational opportunities within the military community since 1983, is proud to announce a strategic realignment to better serve military families, veterans, and service members through targeted... - August 14, 2025 - First Command Educational Foundation
Huntington Learning Center of Russellville Reports Most Children Experienced Learning Loss Or Are Stressed About School
Many students aren’t just worried about grades, they’re wrestling with confidence, motivation, and focus. “We often meet students who believe they’re just ‘bad at math’ or ‘not good test-takers,’” says Crawford “However, once they experience academic success with the right support, those labels start to fall away. Confidence grows, and that’s when real progress happens.” - August 13, 2025 - Huntington Learning Center of Russellville
Huntington Learning Center of Russellville Earns MSA-CESS Accreditation
Huntington Learning Center of Russellville has earned accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), a mark of excellence recognizing high standards in education. This achievement reflects John and Ashly Crawford’s commitment to helping River Valley students succeed. Accreditation ensures eligibility for Arkansas EFA and Literacy Grant funding and opens additional federal opportunities. Families can trust Huntington for proven, individualized tutoring and test prep. - August 12, 2025 - Huntington Learning Center of Russellville
Givebacks Ranks No. 1,884 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Over 14,000 volunteer-led organizations now use Givebacks platforms, raising more than $100M for schools and nonprofit organizations. - August 12, 2025 - Givebacks
In-Pulse CPR Expands to Chattanooga, Offering American Heart Association Certified CPR Classes
In-Pulse CPR, an American Heart Association–approved training center, is now offering hands-on CPR certification classes in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These classes are open to healthcare professionals, businesses, and community members, providing vital life-saving skills through expert instruction in a convenient local setting. - August 05, 2025 - In-Pulse CPR