PRWeb: Education K-12 http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Education K-12 from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 New Young Adult Fantasy/Adventure Novel Released http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3190644.htm Kacy Cannon, the 14-year-old daughter of top US Diplomats, has just had her world turned upside down. In The Secret of Starlilght Landing, the exciting first novel in the new Starlight Landing Series for teens and preteens, Kacy discovers a destiny she could never have imagined, and a strength she never knew she had. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3190644.htm New Shanti Generation “Yoga Skills For Youth Peacemakers” DVD Offers Teens/Tweens Solution To Stress, Confusion At Home And School http://www.prweb.com/releases/shanti-generation/teen-yoga/prweb3235814.htm “Tweens and teens, aged seven to 16, are dealing with significant stress and anxiety at school and elsewhere in their lives,” says Abby Wills, Program Designer of the new DVD from Shanti Generation, "Yoga Skills for Youth Peacemakers" (http://www.shantigeneration.com). Just in time for the Holidays, "Yoga Skills," Shanti Generation’s first DVD, features seven teenagers teaching the basics of yoga. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/shanti-generation/teen-yoga/prweb3235814.htm EssayEdge Launches E-Course to Help Students Write Effective College Application Essays http://www.prweb.com/releases/EssayEdge/College_Essay/prweb3248924.htm College admissions essay editing (http://www.essayedge.com/) service offers essay-writing help (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/EssayEdge/College_Essay/prweb3248924.htm SunShineYoga.com Introduces New Extra Thick, Extra Long, and Extra Wide MaxMat™ Exercise and Yoga Mat http://www.prweb.com/releases/yoga-mats-wholesale/wide-mat/prweb3230814.htm MaxMat™ is a new product available through SunShineYoga.com. Its extra length, width and thickness provide additional space and comfort for customers who require an exercise mat that is larger than the traditional yoga mat. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/yoga-mats-wholesale/wide-mat/prweb3230814.htm New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Warns School Nurses to Beware of Legal Consequences for Vaccinating Students Without Parental Consent http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3233334.htm Lately the familiar phrases assault and battery could apply to the actions of some New York City elementary schools, and their school nurses, in the wake of the current swine flu pandemic sweeping the country. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3233334.htm The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3239824.htm The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3239824.htm BookRenter Secures Series A Investment as Company is Poised for Record Growth http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242134.htm Laser-focused Operations and Streamlined Partnerships Result in Lower Book Rental Costs for Students and Parents. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242134.htm Hertz Family Foundation Completes $1 Million Grant to Wiesenthal Center’s Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246224.htm The Center for Human Dignity – Museum of Tolerance complex is currently under construction in Israel’s capital. The site’s plans call for a conference center, a theater, and interactive exhibits for adults and children celebrating Jewish history and reviewing Israel’s relations with the Arab people. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246224.htm Author of New Book Offers Thanksgiving Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3249024.htm Nancy Piho, Author of "My Two-Year Old Eats Octopus," says holidays are the perfect time to introduce new foods to children. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3249024.htm Texas State Agency Refuses to Make Community Drug Use Data Available Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3219534.htm The Texas Department of State Health Services and the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University possess the nation’s largest library of thousands of local school district survey reports on youth substance use trends, which accompany the statewide Texas School Survey of Substance Use. Despite the survey reports costing taxpayers millions of dollars over the past two decades, very little of the information has been made available to parents or the general public. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3219534.htm Scholar360 Makes Learning Outcomes Available to K-12 Institutions At No Extra Cost http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222774.htm Scholar360, LLC, a leading provider of eLearning services and software, has announced it now integrates Learning Outcomes with the Scholar360 LMS-SN at no additional cost or fees. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222774.htm DiaboloDepot.com Taps Niche Market from Son's Interest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3226044.htm Parents are elated as kids nationwide turn off video games and other passive amusements to develop and master the physical skills of juggling the diabolo, a modern high-tech variant of the Chinese Yo-Yo. One enterprising young man has leveraged his diabolo fascination into an eCommerce and fan destination web site at DiaboloDepot.com . (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3226044.htm Improving the Bottom Line: Collaboration with Wimba Saves Educators Time and Money http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242454.htm Enterprise-Wide Use of Wimba Collaboration Suite™ Offers Significant ROI for K-12 and Higher Ed Leaders (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242454.htm Coalition for Science After School Members Seek to Increase Quantity and Quality of After School Science Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3253484.htm President Obama announced today the critical need for more and better science education for youth and that schools are incapable of being the only source for the distribution of knowledge. Funds, which will be distributed at the state level, will be given for innovative programs. What is California doing? (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3253484.htm A New LGBTQI Virtual High School to Open in New York City. Seeks Donations in Order to Continue Operation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3238974.htm New York City will soon have its own LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Questioning, Intersexed) Virtual High School to call its own. In order to continue its mission to provide quality education for the LGBTQI youth community, LGBTQI Virtual Schools, the parent organization of the up and coming virtual High School, is seeking donations to apply for national accreditation. This is due to the fact that the New York State Department of Education and its Board of Regents informed LGBTQI Virtual Schools, that they would not acknowledge the virtual High School or grant it state accreditation status. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3238974.htm Universal Children’s Day Marks Anniversary of Convention on the Rights of the Child http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Children/prweb3237544.htm CDI education programs teach early childhood educators on children’s rights (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Children/prweb3237544.htm Texas Thespians State Festival Brings 3,200 Attendees, Makes Nearly $1M Economic Impact http://www.prweb.com/releases/Corpus_Christi/Texas_Thespians/prweb3234174.htm Conference begins today, Thursday, November 19, runs through weekend. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Corpus_Christi/Texas_Thespians/prweb3234174.htm Eighth Grade Girls Need Your Help http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3240334.htm The eighth grade girls of St. Mary School in Janesville, WI are going to Washington D.C. in May 2010, and they want to take you along with them—your letters and videos, that is. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3240334.htm NRCCUA: National Research Center for College & University Admissions Finds Significant Misconceptions about the Cost of College http://www.prweb.com/releases/NRCCUA/College_Costs/prweb3230914.htm According to an annual study conducted among students by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), a substantial percentage of students significantly overestimate the cost of college, and dramatically underestimate the amount of financial aid available to them. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/NRCCUA/College_Costs/prweb3230914.htm Newly Launched Website Breaks The Mold By Using Irreverent Humor to Teach Constitutional Rights http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231164.htm Freedom of Hair and The Choice of Original or Extra Crispy are guaranteed under the Ninth Amendment. The right to “handle snakes, speak in tongues or cut off the tip of your thing” is protected by the Freedom of Religion. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231164.htm World Book Expands Classroom Resources with New Dramatic Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/reading_fluency/classroom_resource/prweb3231914.htm World Book’s new approach to reader’s theater provides educators a new tool for building reading fluency and content comprehension (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/reading_fluency/classroom_resource/prweb3231914.htm Certified Dental Assistants in Demand Across the Country http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Dental/prweb3231974.htm CDI College’s Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program preps grads for career in just one year. CDI College is now taking applications for the Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Dental/prweb3231974.htm K’NEX Brands Launches Fundraising Initiative to Benefit The children’s Hospital of Philadelphia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235424.htm K'NEX, an international leader in the construction toy industry, announced a fundraising initiative benefiting The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). From November 1 through December 31, 2009 K’NEX is donating 10% of sales from KNEX.com to The Cancer Center at CHOP and accepting additional donations through its website. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235424.htm U.S. Department of Education Grants Bookshare Supplemental Funding to Convert Open Content Textbooks to Accessible Formats - Available for All http://www.prweb.com/releases/open-content/textbooks/prweb3226354.htm The U.S. DOE, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), awarded Bookshare $100K in supplemental funding to create the first accessible versions of open content digital textbooks. The initial planned conversion will begin with 16 math and science textbooks approved for California K-12 students. The open content textbooks will be distributed freely under a license selected by the author and available to all individuals without proof of disability. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/open-content/textbooks/prweb3226354.htm BookJam Bash Features 16-year-old Poet Laureate and Award-winning Authors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3229864.htm Authors Alan Sitomer and Sharon Flake will join New York City's first Youth Poet Laureate at The BookJam Bash during the NCTE conference in Philadelphia on Nov. 21. The special event will feature student poetry performances and discussion highlighting proven techniques for using engaging novels in young adult literature to elevate literacy levels and boost student achievement. Student-centric BookJams, published by Recorded Books, incorporate a dynamic spectrum of hands-on learning experiences. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3229864.htm Thanksgiving Turkey Mascot to Join in as More Than 600 Chester Community Charter School Parents Receive Turkey Dinner Gift Certificates http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230514.htm Chester Community Charer School to Give $6,000 Worth of Gift Certificates to School's Parents (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230514.htm OPERATION Hug-A-Hero® Launches Holiday Hugs Drive http://www.prweb.com/releases/operationhugahero/militaryholidayhugs/prweb3231454.htm OPERATION Hug-A-Hero kicks off its inaugural "Holiday Hugs for Our Littlest Heroes" Drive to provide Hug-A-Hero dolls to the children of military, law enforcement and first responder families this holiday season. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/operationhugahero/militaryholidayhugs/prweb3231454.htm ABCTE Offers Cyber Monday Discount for Aspiring Teachers http://www.prweb.com/releases/become-a-teacher/cyber-monday-discount/prweb3235844.htm Non-profit ABCTE will offer a $150 discount to those who enroll in the organization's teaching certification program on Cyber Monday -- November 30, 2009. The special ABCTE discount code for this offer will be posted on the ABCTE website that day. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/become-a-teacher/cyber-monday-discount/prweb3235844.htm Home and Bedroom Finds "Twilight: New Moon's" Vampires Need Eco Mattresses http://www.prweb.com/releases/memory-foam/mattresses/prweb3237834.htm Home and Bedroom Furniture believes that vampires from "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" would find eco friendly mattresses provide a better night's rest. Likewise, Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart are certain to learn that an Earth friendly night's sleep will provide superior benefits to both the mortal and undead. To make sure that the vampires from "Twilight: New Moon", as well as mortals, can rest peacefully, Home and Bedroom is introducing several new eco friendly mattresses. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/memory-foam/mattresses/prweb3237834.htm Golden Key International Honour Society Inducts Kimberly J. Devitt http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230494.htm International Organization Recognizes Highest Levels of Collegiate Academic Achievement (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230494.htm The Adventures of Scuba Jack Announces Exciting Line-Up of New Products http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230994.htm The Adventures of Scuba Jack, a learning system for preschoolers comprised of educational DVDs, supporting curriculum and crafts, workbooks and storybooks has made some exciting progress over the last few months. The company’s latest offerings include a new DVD, a story book, a Mom Blog and a Homework Club. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230994.htm Scores of Americans Learn Spanish in Argentina at Bargain-Basement Prices http://www.prweb.com/releases/learn-spanish/buenos-aires-argentina/prweb3153594.htm Ken Ingraham, President of ECELA, reports that while awaiting the recovery of the present economy, more Americans than ever are turning to creative alternatives like a few months at a Spanish immersion school in Buenos Aires. The peso:dollar ratio is still favorable (4:1), so the Argentine culture can be fully enjoyed on a low budget. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/learn-spanish/buenos-aires-argentina/prweb3153594.htm FileMaker Announces $200 Off Early Registration for the 2010 Developer Conference in San Diego http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3207124.htm Register now for the FileMaker Developer Conference at www.filemaker.com/devcon. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3207124.htm New Programs Offer Creative Benefits and Savings to Companies and Their Employees http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3221564.htm Company offers non-insurance benefits at affordable cost. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3221564.htm CollegeWeekLive Wraps Up Successful Fall Admissions Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/CollegeWeekLive/2009_Success/prweb3222184.htm More than 70,000 Students Sign-Up to Attend College Fairs, Virtual Open Houses and Regional Admissions Events at www.CollegeWeekLive.com (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/CollegeWeekLive/2009_Success/prweb3222184.htm High School Student Wins Full-Tuition Scholarship to Merrimack College for Top Science and Tech Skills http://www.prweb.com/releases/Merrimack-College/scholarship/prweb3223554.htm Methuen High School senior Michael Norcia, 17, recently won a full-tuition scholarship to Merrimack College (estimated $120,000 over four years) for demonstrating his science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Merrimack-College/scholarship/prweb3223554.htm Local Career Fairs Give High School Students Look at the Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCAD/CareerFair/prweb3224884.htm VCAD showcases art and design programs for those interested in creative careers. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCAD/CareerFair/prweb3224884.htm School Funding Provided by School Safety Partners http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/safety/prweb3232724.htm School Safety Partners will provide 10-25% matching grants and financial consulting through its new School Safety Fund to support schools nationwide applying for Federal funding to make their schools safer. Funds can be applied to improve all aspects of school safety, including prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/safety/prweb3232724.htm American Public University System Adds Bachelor of Arts in General Studies to Its Broad Curriculum http://www.prweb.com/releases/APUS/General_Studies/prweb3228214.htm To enable students to focus on unique areas of study with more flexibility than is possible with a traditional major, American Public University System (APUS), announces a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. APUS also offers an Associate degree in General Studies through its member institutions American Public University and American Military University. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/APUS/General_Studies/prweb3228214.htm New Free Language Learning Website Officially Launches During ACTFL Convention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231704.htm Hello-Hello Redefines Online Language Learning with Interactive Site and Proven Methodology (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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