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/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Joe Corbi's Fundraising Adds Buffalo Chicken Pizza to its Expansive Product Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1260194.htm Food fundraising company Joe Corbi's, known for pizza kit fundraising, adds buffalo chicken pizza to its line of fundraising products. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> Sedona Principal Releases Book to Improve Communication in Schools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1262494.htm Longtime educator Susan Simon presents a book signing for Building a Schoolhouse, a two-part series that offers strategies to solve problems from the ground up and top down. Simon's tips can transform any school into a cohesive, supportive organization where teachers and administrators solve problems together and directly benefit their students. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> Schools Become "Campaign Central" With ABC-CLIO's Election History Reference Resources, Activities http://www.prweb.com/releases/PresidentialElections/InHistoryandToday/prweb1257734.htm Free site connects history of past elections with 2008 Presidential Campaign process. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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]]> Western Massachusetts Financial Literacy Organizations Collaborate to Help Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cambridge/Credit_Counseling/prweb1262214.htm Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts and Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. work together to educate students about proper money management. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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]]> Get on Board with School Bus Safety: What You Must Know about Your Child's Ride to School http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1257364.htm Parents feel confident putting their children on school buses. However, since 1995, 1,509 people nationally have died in school transportation-related crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). Personal injury attorney, Jeffrey Kroll, wants parents to know they can take more protective action than they realize. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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]]> A Bigger Piece of Federal Funding Pie for Schools with Struggling Lunch Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1255524.htm Under-fed districts learn the importance of keeping accurate, centralized records of free and reduced-fee meal data can maximize returns. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008)

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]]> Classroom Teaching Supply Store Hire SEO Services Company to Boost Rankings http://www.prweb.com/releases/school-teaching-supplies/classroom-supply/prweb1250504.htm Texas based discount school supplies store, American Classroom Supply, has unveiled its plans to hire Dallas SEO services company to position itself as a leading destination for online classroom decorations, furniture and preschool teaching needs. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Schools Rapidly Turning Green Across America http://www.prweb.com/releases/US-Green-Building-Council/LEED-for-Schools/prweb1255944.htm Smart New Designs Boost Learning, Cut School Energy Bills and Provide Better Indoor Environments for Students and Teachers (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> NueVer's New Children's Self-Esteem E-Book, Shey, the Smallest Fairy http://www.prweb.com/releases/TBTyndall/EBook/prweb1257404.htm T.B. Tyndall's E-Book, Shey, the Smallest Fairy deals with the difficult issue of young girl's self-esteem in a fun and dreamy watercolor painted world. Shey discovers strength within herself to do good things and to be kind to those who may once have been unkind to her. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Home and Bedroom Says Back to School Shouldn't Mean Broke Parents http://www.prweb.com/releases/metal-beds/daybeds/prweb1257844.htm Throughout the month of September, Home-and-Bedroom is helping students get a better night's sleep with an extra 10 percent off its already discounted bedroom furniture. Faced with skyrocketing education costs, parents are cutting back on back-to-school spending. Furnishing a dorm room or upgrading from a too-small bed shouldn't have to break the bank. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Faster Turnaround of Custom T-Shirts, Silicone Bracelets, Dog Tags, and Lanyards http://www.prweb.com/releases/custom-rubber-wristbands/custom-t-shirts/prweb1258244.htm CAS Enterprises, Inc. announced today that it has drastically reduced turnaround times on several products, including custom T-shirts, custom silicone bracelets, personalized dog tags, and wholesale custom printed lanyards at TheAwristocrat.com. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Tutor.com Launches New Website for Students : #1 Online Homework Help and Tutoring Site Has a Brand New Look for Back-to-School http://www.prweb.com/releases/tutor/students/prweb1260744.htm Tutor.com, the #1 provider of instant, one-to-one homework help and tutoring services has a cool new look just in time for back-to-school. A survey of over 200 students helped Tutor.com re-design www.tutor.com with the features and look they want in the safest online homework help and tutoring destination on the web. Students come to Tutor.com to get their homework done and get on with their life. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Champion of IDEAS Blue Level for Secondary Schools Released by Ballard & Tighe; Teaches Intermediate English Language Learners http://www.prweb.com/releases/ballard-tighe/championblue/prweb1248474.htm Ballard & Tighe -- publisher of resources for English language learners -- has just released Champion of IDEAS Blue Level, which is an intermediate English language instruction program for middle and high school students. Champion of IDEAS is comprehensive, systematic, and standards-based and organized by language level, rather than grade level. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> School Safety and Emergency Planning Statement Released by Dr. Victor Ferry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1249084.htm New Educator Training Paradigms Reflect Security Problems Confronting Educational Institutions Throughout U.S. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> High School Students Crack a Case as Part of the Summer Honors Program at the Robert E. Cook Honors College at IUP http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231514.htm High school students from across the country participate in the CSI course at IUP Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program, a unique opportunity to experience what life as a crime scene investigator would be like. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> InkHead Tops the Inc.5000 List of Outstanding Performers http://www.prweb.com/releases/Inkhead/Inc-Magazine/prweb1250634.htm InkHead Promotional Products has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as number 560 on its list of the fastest growing private companies in America. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Washington State Protecting K-12 and College Campuses With Emergency Preparedness Technology http://www.prweb.com/releases/WASPC_Emergency/Preparedness_Technology/prweb1254534.htm September is National Preparedness Month and One State is taking steps to protect students using a proven emergency preparedness solution. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Teacher's Trip from South Central L.A. to Paris Started with a Dream http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1246174.htm Vielka McFarlane to speak at United Nation's educational, scientific, and cultural conference on Millennium Development Goals Dream Project (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Educational Resources for Parents and Children: OHDELA Recommends Online Learning Tools to Help Supplement Your Child's Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1246734.htm As school begins again for families throughout the state, grumbles and complaints can be heard among parents and students alike. Both seem to dread the constant homework questions. Kids become frustrated and parents are unable to help, which then causes them to be frustrated too.The Ohio Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (OHDELA) encourages students and parents to explore additional academic resources available to them on the Web to alleviate a lot of this frustration and confusion."There are several fantastic Web sites designed to fight the frustration both parents and kids have when tackling new material in the classroom," said Dr. Schneider, Vice President of DELA. "We encourage all of our parents to play an active role in their child's education, and this is a great way to start." (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Educational Resources for Parents and Children: PDLCS Recommends Online Learning Tools to Help Supplement Your Child's Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1246984.htm As school begins again for families throughout the state, grumbles and complaints can be heard among parents and students alike. Both seem to dread the constant homework questions. Kids become frustrated and parents are unable to help, which then causes them to be frustrated too.The Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School (PDLCS) encourages students and parents to explore additional academic resources available to them on the Web to alleviate a lot of this frustration and confusion."There are several fantastic Web sites designed to fight the frustration both parents and kids have when tackling new material in the classroom," said Dr. Hoover, Administrator of PDLCS. "We encourage all of our parents to play an active role in their child's education, and this is a great way to start." (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Educational Resources for Parents and Children: CDELA Recommends Online Learning Tools to help Supplement Your Child's Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247014.htm As school begins again for families throughout the state, grumbles and complaints can be heard among parents and students alike. Both seem to dread the constant homework questions. Kids become frustrated and parents are unable to help, which then causes them to be frustrated too.The Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (CDELA) encourages students and parents to explore additional academic resources available to them on the Web to alleviate a lot of this frustration and confusion."There are several fantastic Web sites designed to fight the frustration both parents and kids have when tackling new material in the classroom," said Tim Spencer, Administrator of CDELA. "We encourage all of our parents to play an active role in their child's education, and this is a great way to start." (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> The Secret of Wellington's Map Book Released by Mollie Kehl Penrod http://www.prweb.com/releases/Secret_Wellingons_Map/MK_Penrod/prweb1096264.htm Saving a pawn shop owner from kidnappers by using an ancient map is not how 13-year-old Jaime Lockhart usually spends her summer. Along with her friend Nicole, she abandons her normal life in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to rescue her friend Charlie from enigmatic travelers. Though danger lurks around every corner, Jaime is up for the adventure, but is set to discover more about herself than she may be able to handle. 'The Secret of Wellington's Map' is a 260 page, action adventure novel for 10-14 year-olds. Read and listen to reviews at http://www.secretofwellingtonsmap.com/?page_id=11. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Plugged-In To Reading Launches New Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plugged-in_to_Reading/Web_site/prweb1247124.htm Resources Now Available Online for Successful Literacy Program (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Austhink Appoints Henry Okraglik as CEO http://www.prweb.com/releases/austhink/2008/prweb1248204.htm Henry Okraglik to lead next phase of growth for leading critical thinking software company; Dr. Tim van Gelder assumes new role on executive team as Chief Austhinker. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> RidgeLogic Enters Partnership With AccuWeather.com® http://www.prweb.com/releases/SceneStudio/Digital_Signage/prweb1240364.htm Companies to Work Together to Provide Real-Time Access of Weather and News for Digital Signage Displays. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Santa Ana Unified School District to Install Rapid Responder Crisis Management System to Protect Students and Staff http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Ana_Unified/Crisis_Management_System/prweb1246624.htm Award-winning emergency preparedness solution will provide school security and first responders with instant access to critical campus information during emergencies (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Discover the Secret Connection Between Humans and Animals with The Manadoob and Best Friends Animal Society http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248704.htm The all-new Manadoob Secret Connection Kit is a novel and game, together with an interactive website, that invites kids to join these mystical animals on their adventures. By imparting messages of wisdom learned over thousands of years, the Manadoob teach kids to listen to their hearts and believe in themselves. A partnership has been signed to launch The Manadoob with Best Friends Animal Society, one of America's foremost animal rescue organizations who operate the country's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals. The Manadoob will donate a percentage of profits to the Society on all purchases. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Radically New Math Posters Star in Auction Run by Teachers - With Top School Student Bid of Maths $7,586 http://www.prweb.com/releases/mathematics/mathposters/prweb1248914.htm A radically new design of math posters for classrooms attracted very strong school student bids at a national auction, run by mathematics teachers. These new math posters emotionally engage students with strong eye-catching images of young adults. Personal story snippets then guide students to the energizing realisation that mathematics learned today, is likely to benefit them greatly - whatever jobs, roles and occupations they take up during their lifetime. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> MINDsprinting Exceeds 20,000 Enrollees in Very Short Period http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1249214.htm MINDsprinting (www.mindsprinting.com), the nation's premier online provider of FREE, K-12 math and reading directed worksheet tutoring programs, proudly announces that more than 20,000 persons have enrolled for its free programs since the website launched this summer. In fact, despite August being the last month of summer vacation for many students, MINDsprinting has received more than 14,000 enrollees in the last 30 days. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> USATestprep, Inc. Announces Online VA SOL End-of-Course Test Reviews http://www.prweb.com/releases/VASOL/Review/prweb1237154.htm USATestprep, Inc. announces the launch of an online review product for the Virginia Standards of Learning End-of-Course Tests. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> USATestprep, Inc. Announces Online TAKS & EOC Assessment Reviews http://www.prweb.com/releases/TAKS/Review/prweb1237494.htm USATestprep, Inc. announces the launch of an online review product for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Patented Nutritional Formula for Speech, "PharmaOmega Speak" Now in Production, Announces NourishLife http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1237954.htm NourishLife announces the production of "PharmaOmega Speak," a patented nutritional supplement designed to support normal speech and development. Developed by a pediatrician, the omega-3 / antioxidant-based formulation has shown promising results in children's speech and coordination. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Officemax Will Again Surprise 1,000+ Teachers On One Day In Second Annual 'A Day Made Better' Nationwide Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240094.htm Teachers Spend Nearly $4 Billion Annually For Classroom Supplies - OfficeMax Mobilizes Workforce Nationwide To Draw Attention To 'Teacher-Funded Classroom' Crisis. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Kids "Go Go Green" to Save the Earth http://www.prweb.com/releases/go/green/prweb1240204.htm Award winning Author, Tanille Edwards, MBA, will release nationally, her latest children's book "Jordan & Justine's Weekend Adventures: Go Go Green" on September 8, 2008, a step-by-step guide on the topic of how children can participate in saving the environment. Go Go Green offers scientific information and applicable tips that make going "Green" easy and fun for children. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> KIDiddles.com Announces Publication of Free Song Book with Lyrics of 100 Popular Children's Songs http://www.prweb.com/releases/childrenssongs/kidssongs/prweb1240904.htm KIDiddles.com is a searchable collection of almost 2,000 children's songs, lullabies, and nursery rhymes with lyrics and midi music to listen to. KIDiddles has now produced downloadable and printable "SongSheets" for the top hundred songs on the site. A color cover can also be downloaded to make a customized songbook. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Local Businessmen Team Up with a Queens Football League to Change Lives http://www.prweb.com/releases/dipiero/gumbs/prweb1249634.htm Run To Daylight Educational Program (RTD) is an offshoot of the Forest Hills Football League, is guiding its players to get a better education—with special help from local businessmen. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Teachers' Opinions Count at TeacherRated.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1236684.htm TeacherRated.com is a free resource website created by teachers for teachers. Using TeacherRated.com, educators quickly locate the very best teaching tools, lesson plans, reference websites and student activities available online because resources are suggested, rated and reviewed by teachers. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Eduventures Study Benchmarks Summer Sessions at Colleges and Universities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239874.htm A new research report from Eduventures, Inc., Summer Sessions Benchmarks 2008, analyzes benchmark data on core summer session operations and administrative functions, program offerings, and institutional characteristics at U.S. colleges and universities. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> New Year, New Tools to Learn: Educational Warehouse Highlights Popular Teacher and Student Picks for Back-to-School http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1241044.htm With the 2008-2009 school year about to begin, parents, children and teachers are gearing up with new supplies. In a 2008 Back to School Consumer Intentions and Actions survey by the National Retail Federation, 54.5% of parents indicated that children influence at least 50% of back-to-school purchases. But what exactly are kids asking their parents to buy? (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Appointment-Plus Plays Key Roll in Expanded College Use of Online Scheduling Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1241454.htm Appointment-Plus software expands its presence on college and university campuses allowing students to book appointments and reservations online via the Internet. Uses for the online scheduling software include academic advising offices, testing centers, room scheduling centers, tutoring centers and many other campus services. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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