Education: Home Schooling

ArtfulGathering.com and JerrysArtarama.com Announce Winners of the...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

ArtfulGathering.com announced the winners of their official blog hop event on Monday, May 7th 2012. To celebrate the opening of this year's online video art retreat, Artful Gathering 2012,...

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Academy Award Winner Launches DYSLEXIA-VILLE Kickstarter Campaign to...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Dyslexia-ville hopes to raise awareness and at least $60,000 by June 14th

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Language Advantage, Foreign Language Learning For Kids, Introduces NO...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

To introduce and promote bilingualism for children, Language Advantage is giving away a NO COST five week foreign language program to qualified child development, daycares and schools in Maryland.

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Book Release - New: "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Developed by public school educators, "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers," is a book designed to provide positive ideas in self-help, prevention, and...

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Fun Math Game for Kids, Motion Math: Wings, Soars Onto The App Store -...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Fun Math App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Teaches Multiplication with Six Different Visuals

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Competition winners become Sainsbury's 2012 School Games Sports...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The DigitalMe’s sports reporting project S2R worked with the Youth Sports Trust to train up a young media team for the Sainsbury’s 2012 School Games. The team...

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Live Chat hits with a big success helping customers at...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

JerrysArtarama.com offers Live Chat, expanding customer service and user experience with live online chat service, LiveChat Inc. Now, instead of waiting on a phone line or sending traditional email...

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Everest Academy’s Service Program Challenges Students to Make a...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Everest Academy in Lemont, a Catholic School of Academic Excellence, helps its students develop a ‘heart for service’ by offering a robust program of community outreach projects.

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New Dads More Engaged at Home and Online According to...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

According to a survey by The Parenting Group, a majority of fathers believe an "anti-dad" bias exists in society today. However, an infographic from OnlineSchools.com shows how new fathers...

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Talentry: A New Word and New Approach for Recognizing Talent in...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Bestselling author, Charlene Costanzo, offers three ways to discover more talent in your child and you. According to Costanzo, an expanded view of talent can lead to greater self worth, improve...

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Math Tutoring Center Appeals to Student Logic, Keeps Minds Active...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Opened at the end of January, the Mathnasium of Fort Walton Beach has exponentially grown in attendance in its first three months. The owner attributes this growth to the facility's approach of...

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Shmoop Launches GED Preparation Guide

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The folks at Shmoop have released a new guide which helps those individuals looking to get their GED do just that.

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Highlights Magazine Offers 7 Activities to Keep Kids Reading over the...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Kids can sign the Highlights Pledge to Read at Highlights.com and Battle the Summer Slide

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St. Vincent de Paul – Detroit Partners with Local Author of Just...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The local author will host a book signing and reading from 10:00am to 12 noon for school aged children. During the event, children will have the opportunity to win a copy of the book, receive...

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Local High School Improv Teams Compete in Downtown Fullerton at Secret...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Secret City Comics Society is hosting an all high school student cast improvisational comedy show featuring Sunny Hills High School and La Habra High School on May 19 at 6:30 in Downtown Fullerton.

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Increased Usage of Appointment-Plus Business Scheduling Software...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

An increasing number of tutoring enterprises, franchises and learning centers are implementing Appointment-Plus business scheduling software to effectively manage their appointments, which continue to...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Indiana Students Reach 12 Million Problem Goal

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Student at T.C. Howe Community High School Completes 12-Millionth Math Problem. Over 35,000 Indiana students in grades 3 through 12 logged 370,000 hours on the Apangea Math program to reach the...

(PRWeb May 12, 2012)

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Cost of Visiting Rare Mountain Gorillas to Increase Soon says JOURNEYS...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

More tourists are seeking inspiring encounters with Rwanda and Uganda's Mountain Gorillas, but they face rising permit prices and limited availability. JOURNEYS International has secured permits...

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An Antidote to Traditional College Perspectives

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

A new interview between renowned college experts David Montesano and Anthony-James Green encourages students to ignore most details and to narrow their focus as early as possible in their high school...

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Google Trends Say Human Trafficking is Gaining Attention; Author...

2012-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Google Trends, the publicly available peek into what’s hot and what’s not on the internet, has noticed a decidedly strong uptick in interest levels about human trafficking and more buzz around...

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Off-Broadway Star Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week With T-Shirt...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Andrew Goffman, star of the off-Broadway smash The Accidental Pervert, is giving away free T-shirts to educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Mother’s Day Church Attendance Third Among Holidays, Father’s Day Last

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

LifeWay Research survey results show that between Easter and Christmas, Mother’s Day may be the most likely day people will attend church.

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MapsofWorld.com Launches Personalized Mapping Tool: MapMyWorld

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

MapsofWorld.com has launched the Beta release of its new map tool that allows users to pinpoint locations on a world map, save, and share their personalized maps with friends. Get your invite today.

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You Don’t Have To Sell Hamburgers To Reach 100 Million

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

What has reached a landmark 100 million served? KENKEN! Whoops, 100 million one, 100 million two, 100 million three....

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Fibles : 10-Minute Children’s Bedtime Stories for Modern-day Kids

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Into our “There’s not enough time!” world comes Fibles, a new collection of modern-day children’s bedtime stories, told through a cast of loveable animal characters who are chatting, tweeting,...

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Hygloss Products, One-Stop Shop for Teacher Supplies, Adds New Product...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Time for Teachers to Spruce Up Their Classrooms for Back-to-School.

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BrainTrain’s TNT Reading Tutor Wins Mom’s Choice Award

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

New reading software ranks among the best in family-friendly media, products and services

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Award-Winning Director Tracy J Trost Inspired By True Story Partners...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

A unique partnership between Trost Moving Pictures http://TrostMovingPictures.com/ and Crisis Pregnancy Outreach...

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Zondervan Updates YouTube Channel with Free Bible Study Videos and...

2012-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Zondervan has announced a new YouTube channel where readers have access to almost 100 video-based Bible study sessions from Christian thought leaders including New York Times best-selling authors Tim...

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SAT Spanish á la Shmoop: Shmoop Launches SAT II Spanish and SAT...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Shmoop releases guides to acing the SAT Subject Test in Spanish and Spanish with Listening.

(PRWeb May 10, 2012)

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Think Through Math, formerly Apangea Math, Earns Top Honors in 2012...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Top Honors in 2012 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards for Think Through Math. Think Through Math’s Proven Web-based Math Intervention Wins Best Mathematics Instructional...

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College Admissions and Test Prep Rolled Into One

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

For many college consultants, answering questions about test prep is a daily nightmare. For many SAT and ACT tutors, answering questions about college admissions is equally unpleasant. For the first...

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LifeWay Research: Americans Split on Whether Homosexual Behavior is...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

A new poll by LifeWay Research shows that Americans are split on whether homosexual behavior is a sin, and many do not appreciate if a church teaches it is sinful.

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TJ & Pals, Interactive Preschool Website, Sponsors Dress Me Up...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The Dress Me Up Mommy Sweepstakes winner will receive a $250 gift card from The Children’s Place--just in time to start the summer in style.

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Molding Global Mindsets: The Stimulus Effect and Traduc will Begin...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The global economy continues to be challenged. Societies continue to grapple with profound social, geo-political, and cultural obstacles. What do students need to succeed in this complex environment?...

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New Survey: Campaigns to Get Children Outdoors Make Progress

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

The 2011 Children & Nature Network (C&NN) survey of grassroots leaders of regional, statewide and provincial campaigns shows a three-fold increase in the number of children and youth getting...

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Developers Join Together to Offer Free Apps for Education

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Recently six app developers from different parts of the world joined forces in an App Evaluation Program for Schools. The program will provide educators everywhere with free quality learning apps for...

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The Best Way to Align Your Lessons to the Common Core

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

A Webinar by Heidi Hayes Jacobs Outlines Ways to Map Your Curriculum to the Common Core Standards, and Can Now Be Downloaded for Free at School Improvement Network’s Website

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World’s Largest Online Professional Development Library Turns...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Education Pioneer School Improvement Network Invented the On-Demand Professional Development Industry, and 20 Years Later Still Leads It

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Post Oak High School Renovates and Innovates in Houston’s Museum...

2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Preview The Post Oak School's newly renovated high school building in Houston's Museum District. Core faculty, now complete, to move in next month to continue planning for fall 2012 opening.

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Chess Learning Center in the Big Apple

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Introducing the New Learning Center for Children will offer many benefits for NYChessKids students and families.

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Noyo Debuts Spanish Immersion Learning App for iPad

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Noyo's new app, Noyo Spanish Immersion, was created in response to educators' requests for a Spanish-only version of their popular Spanish Vocab Builder app.

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Best Parks in America Sponsors 'The Best of Summer' Contest...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Best Parks in America sponsors a contest to win a free week of RVing and camping at the Best Park in America campground or RV park.

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ACSM to Hold 59th Annual Meeting, 3rd Exercise is Medicine Congress in...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Leading scientists, physicians to present research, discuss cutting-edge issues

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Hygloss Products, One-Stop Shop For Teacher Supplies, Adds New Product...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Time for Teachers to Spruce Up Their Classrooms for Back-to-School

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Donnay Joins Forces with adidas Tennis Camps

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Donnay USA, manufacturer of unique multi solid-core racquets, today became the first-ever racquet sponsor of the adidas Tennis Camps. The camps teach more than 2,000 kids from 8-18 in 30 markets...

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Special Learning, Inc. Releases its Newest Addition to its Autism...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The Educator Teaching Series eBook on “Teachers Surviving Inclusion Programs” is designed for both the new and experienced teacher in inclusive teaching settings. With an emphasis on teacher skill...

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Boogie Board eWriters Reduce Paper Consumption in Canadian Schools

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Pilot Program Achieves 40% Reduction, District Purchases Boogie Board eWriters in Volume to Expand Use into Other Schools

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BJU Press Honors Homeschool Moms with 10% Discount this Mother’s Day...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

This Mother’s Day weekend, from May 11–14, BJU Press is offering a 10% discount in honor of homeschool moms. This special offer is intended to give moms and their families a little extra help as...

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Holmes Sweet Holmes - Sherlock Holmes Director Found Murdered – Did a...

2012-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The new novel this week from Dan Andriacco (Cincinnati), covers the murder of a director who dares to risk the anger of Sherlock Holmes fans. Holmes fans are a passionate bunch, as the...

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