Read Top Education > K-12 Headlines and Articles from http://www.educationprnews.com en-us http://www.educationprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/pets-in-the-classroom-grant-program-helps-students-with-special-needs-261478.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Green Chimneys staff see positive impact resulting from 10 classroom aquariums funded by the Pet Care Trust's Pets in the Classroom Grant Program http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/cisa-cism-and-cgeit-exam-preparation-courses-essential-for-passing-the-exams-in-june-261739.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in information security training, is advising delegates CISA, CISM, and CGEIT exams in June to hurry and book onto the relevant exam review courses. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/2/lauralyn-w-kontis-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-special-education-261060.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Kontis has devoted more than a decade to helping students with severe disabilities gain independence http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/2/sheila-deborah-singer-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-religious-services-261071.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sheila Singer Brings Sacred Music to Temple Avodah http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/2/melanie-kerber-edd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-education-261128.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kerber has been selected as a VIP Member for 2011-2012 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/back-to-basics-learning-dynamics-national-i-love-to-read-month-literacy-initiative-provides-500-childrens-books-throughout-delaware-261192.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT To celebrate National I Love to Read Month, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. and literacy organization Success Won't Wait will provide 500+ children's books to children in Delaware's non-public Title I program. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/2/maryam-ghiai-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-investment-management-260920.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Ghiai manages the pension funds for teachers in Ontario http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/novachi-attends-fetc-2012-receives-critical-acclaim-260598.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Novachi, formerly known for their completely free SIS, unveiled a potentially revolutionary new technology last week at FETC 2012. Called an Integrated Education System, Novachi plans to change the way educators do business with technology vendors. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/gymboree-opens-at-sofitel-manila-hotel-260731.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In celebration of their 10th anniversary in the Philippines, Gymboree formally launches their 10th branch at the luxurious Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel! http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/2/cambridge-whos-who-names-lynne-harris-professional-of-the-year-in-education-260534.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Harris has plans to offer a 24-hour daycare service to companies and their employees http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/sundance-elementary-school-receives-10000-donation-from-pardee-homes-260153.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mike Taylor, Pardee Homes Vice President of Community Development, presented Lauren Kinney, Sundance Elementary School Principal, with a check for $10,000 for the construction and installation of a digital marquee. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/02/multicultural-stories-grab-students-and-educators-260169.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Schools and families like books that feature minority characters. February is Black History Month. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/grauer-school-robotics-team-earn-awards-qualifying-for-world-championship-259921.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Grauer School Shockwave Robotics Team won a first place team trophy at the andquot;For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) FIRST Tech Challengeandquot; (FTC) Los Angeles Regional Championship Tournament http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/focus-on-the-future-training-center-is-moving-259933.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Focus on the Future Training Center, currently at 3405 Custer Road, Suite 100, in Plano, Texas, is excited to announce that they have purchased a property and will be relocating to their own beautiful campus, http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/nc-beautiful-announces-2012-windows-of-opportunity-grant-recipients-259936.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ten North Carolina schools selected to receive educational funds to promote environmental stewardship in the classroom http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/parkers-donates-1000-to-effingham-county-public-schools-as-part-of-fueling-the-community-program-259530.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Parker Companies, a nationally-recognized leader in convenience and fuel sales across southeast Georgia and South Carolina, presented a $1,000 andquot;Fueling the Communityandquot; donation to Effingham County Public Schools on January 25. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/quotstop-retarding-your-childquot-book-signing-with-author-kathy-maria-hopkinsdavis-at-dance-etc-in-fort-worth-texas-259623.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT What in the HELL do you think that you are supposed to do with books...after all this isn't the day when you trot down the path with the Sears Catalog to the outhouse! http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/make-the-right-school-choice-for-your-children-with-the-annual-guide-to-schools-book-259260.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Annual Guide to Schools Gears Up for the Launch of its seventh edition http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/diane-e-watson-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-governmental-leadership-259240.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Diane E. Watson was elected to the California State Senate in 1978 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/philly-child-care-directors-featured-259018.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Building on relationships with Philadelphia child cares, a new Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management project with the city's child care directors will promote safer and healthier indoor environments in these facilities. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/julia-candace-corliss-phd-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-education-259083.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Corliss has dedicated more than four decades to educating children http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/jacquelyn-l-power-med-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-educational-administration-259103.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Power has been named Professional of the Year in Educational Administration http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/christine-b-warian-named-a-professional-of-the-year-in-literacy-education-259110.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Christine Warian was recently selected for inclusion in Pro-Files Magazine http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/david-l-thelen-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-secondary-education-259119.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT David Thelen has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2011-2012 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/press-release-watch-me-learn-deemed-readers-choice-award-honoree-for-2012-by-eschool-readers-258795.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Watch Me Learn is an honoree for the Readers' Choice Award for 2012 nominated by readers of eSchool News for products that contributed to their success. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/smart-names-troxell-an-authorized-dealer-for-education-products-258835.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Company will support education customers throughout the United States http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/national-peanut-butter-day-is-no-picnic-for-kids-with-peanut-allergies-but-educating-our-kids-about-food-allergies-can-be-258711.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With over six million children in the US now facing peanut and other food allergies, food allergy education in schools is a must. Author Sue Ganz-Schmitt strives to help with the release of her children's book The Princess and the Peanut. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/joanna-watson-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-educational-administration-258556.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Joanna Watson Utilizes her Extensive Knowledge of Foreign Language Teaching to Lead EAQUALS to Success http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/charlotte-a-demaet-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-music-and-administrative-work-258581.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Charlotte DeMaet has been named a VIP for 2011-2012 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/plan-your-senior-trip-with-straight-a-tours-258153.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Graduating from high school and concluding that chapter in your life is a very exciting time. Straight A tours will handle everything from start to finish to ensure your senior class trip is memorable. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/center-for-autism-and-related-disorders-hosts-open-house-for-card-virginia-school-for-families-of-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-258065.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The CARD Virginia School Open House will be held on February 9, 14, and 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and on March 8, 14, 20, and 26 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 5400 Shawnee Road, Ste. 208 in Alexandria. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/tshirt-line-takes-aim-at-bullying-with-redefined-texting-abbreviations-258090.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT shout b cause, LLC, just launched a dynamic, hip line of newly defined texting abbreviation t-shirts on its website, www.nobullytxt.com, to help combat bullying in an unprecedented way. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/deadline-approaches-in-quotcelebrate-americaquot-writing-contest-258189.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Submissions From San Antonio Fifth Graders Accepted Through February 10 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/green-education-foundation-gef-announces-national-green-week-2012-257571.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT K-12 Schools Nationwide Participate in the Largest Waste Reduction Campaign in History February 6 through Earth Day, April 22, 2012 http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-david-perecman-comments-on-the-department-of-educations-decision-not-to-fire-new-york-city-high-school-principal-john-chase-jr-257312.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer from The Perecman Firm focuses on the sexually inappropriate comments made by Bronx principal. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/clonlara-school-and-new-point-learning-center-sponsor-the-2012-winter-writing-contest-257368.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Clonlara School and New Point Learning Center sponsor a writing contest for 7th-12th graders. Valuable prize packages will be awarded. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/safety-restored-to-school-crossing-with-help-of-foresters-uk-sponsorship-257237.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A GBP2,500 sponsorship means that children attending a primary school on a busy Kent road without a manned patrol will soon be able to cross safely again - thanks to the support of Foresters UK. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/novachi-releases-novachi-20-moodle-integration-257171.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Novachi release Novachi 2.0 one year after it's 1.0 release. New version includes a dynamically integrated vendor marketplace and free Open Source platform integrations. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/have-some-unexpected-holiday-guest-left-you-scratching-your-head-256978.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With so many families and friends gatherings throughout the holidays you can see how easy it is to share the gift of LICE! http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/local-law-firm-giving-back-this-holiday-season-257066.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Olinsky Law Group partnered with Little Lukes School. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/michael-kaufman-phd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-educational-administration-257121.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kaufman created a company that people are proud to work for and support http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/rough-justice-257314.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT In 1986, I founded a network of schools for special needs students in New Jersey. In 2008, I lost them. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/alan-west-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-education-256892.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. West is dedicated to providing young people with the STEM opportunities they need to succeed http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/powerful-new-book-for-national-mentoring-month-256365.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT America's youth are in trouble and mentoring changes lives. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/samantha-halloran-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-education-256493.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Halloran tutors twice a week at a local elementary school http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/1/nancy-a-baldwin-added-to-exclusive-registrys-roster-256617.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nancy Baldwin excels in collaborating with parents and children http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/monarch-school-for-children-impacted-by-homelessness-adds-industryrecognized-erin-spiewak-to-executive-team-255740.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Spiewak to Collaborate with Current CEO and Incoming President of the Board Ronne Froman to Ensure School's Continued Success as it Grows into Larger Facility http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/prompt-proofing-blog-post-happy-new-year-255664.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT At Prompt Proofing we took a break from blogging over the holiday weeks to enjoy the celebrations and we hope all of you took the opportunity to do the same. http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/new-online-service-matches-students-with-skilled-tutors-255360.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT AllYourTutoring.com helps parents, college students and professionals seeking certification master subjects and prepare for tests http://www.educationprnews.com/education_k-12_articles/2012/01/pets-in-the-classroom-grant-program-now-available-to-7th-and-8th-grade-teachers-255323.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, is expanding to include 7th and 8th grade teachers as eligible for funding for classroom pets and supplies.