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 Significantly More Teens Think ‘That’s So Gay’ is Wrong as GLSEN’s Ad Council Campaign Enters Second Phase http://www.prweb.com/releases/GLSEN/ThinkB4YouSpeak/prweb3326524.htm New Internet Ads and Online Materials to Feature Sirdeaner Walker’s Story (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Language Expert Offers Free Online Language Lessons This Christmas Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mark_Frobose/language_lessons/prweb3327534.htm Mark Frobose, bestselling author of Macmillan Audio’s entire foreign language program line announces free language lessons and language help articles are now available to the public on his website at: www.frobose.com. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Pearson Congratulates Austin on Strong Performance on “the Nation’s Report Card” http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pearson/Texas/prweb3331454.htm National Report Released Tuesday Shows Austin ISD Near the Top in the Nation in Math Performance (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> RBM of Atlanta-North Honored at Board of Education Meeting for Contribution to Forsyth County Schools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3313344.htm Mercedes-Benz dealer is honored during Board of Education meeting for $10,000 contribution to Forsyth County Schools. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> America Ferrera's Facebook Fans Help Save the Children Build a School in Africa http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3321414.htm Emmy Award-winning "Ugly Betty" Actress Asks Her Facebook Fans to Join Her Cause and Give Back This Holiday Season (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Oceanhouse Media Announces 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' e-Book for the iPhone and iPod Touch http://www.prweb.com/releases/oceanhousemedia/grinch_ebook/prweb3329584.htm The beloved Dr. Seuss tale is now available on the App Store for a special promotional price of $3.99 (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Seamlessly and Securely Transfer Student Data from Districts with Skyward http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3332274.htm New District-to-District Data Transfer from Skyward allows districts to end the paper trail by electronically transferring student files to new districts. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Pharos Systems Launches Uniprint 8.1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3321984.htm Pharos Systems International today announced the launch of version 8.1 of Pharos Uniprint, the leading print management and cost recovery software for Higher Education. Building on features introduced in version 8.0, Uniprint 8.1 enhances performance for end users and makes installation and administration tasks easier, faster, and more intuitive. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Stertil-Koni Gains Ground in Patent Infringement Suit, as Request for Reexamination is Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office http://www.prweb.com/releases/stertil-koni/patent/prweb3308214.htm New Patent Examiner Agrees with Stertil-Koni, that there is a Substantial New Question of Patentability (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Earn a Scholarship with Your College Admissions Essay http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3316854.htm College admissions essay editing service announces essay contest for prize of $1,000 (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Ten Great Colleges That Might Not Be On Your Radar...but Should Be, According to WiseChoice Research http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3323074.htm New Online College Guidance Solution Provides List of Top Ten “Value” Schools That Offer Best Bang for the Buck (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> High School Student Who Attends Online College Wins GetEducated.com Scholarship http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009onlineeducation/12scholarship/prweb3290064.htm An Alabama teen who wants to become an interpreter for deaf children has been awarded a GetEducated distance learning scholarship. The high-schooler juggles senior-year classes with online courses offered by Troy University. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Leading Virtual School, Connections Academy, Launches Blog http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3317944.htm The Connections Academy Blog, Virtual Learning Connections, Serves as a Virtual School Resource for Families to Support K–12 School from Home (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> The Not For Profit Earth Explore Foundation Pays Teachers to Spark Environmental Awareness, Point Kids to the Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3320264.htm The Earth Explore Foundation, a 501 (C)(3) educational organization, is giving teachers and students unique opportunities to promote global and environmental awareness in their own communities. Through six hands-on programs, teachers and students learn from world-class experts, in some of the most pristine, and most sensitive places on Planet Earth. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Stanacard will Donate Profits to Build a School in Ghana http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3324044.htm Stanacard, a leading international calling provider, will give 10% of all profits in December to a school-building project in Kpando-Konda, Ghana (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Survey Finds Children Experience More Stress Than Previously Believed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3311174.htm As stress levels in children grow, studies show that yoga practice for children is of great benefit. The newly released Ready-Steady-Move Yoga DVD was specifically designed for children to reduce stress while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Inspiration and Kidspiration Honored as Outstanding Products of 2009 by iParenting Media Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/InspirationKidspiration/iParentingMedia/prweb3288954.htm Two Top Parent Information Sites Recommend Visual Learning Tools From Inspiration Software as Best Software Products for Children (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Promotion for Telecommunications Needs http://www.prweb.com/releases/Solutionz_Conferencing/DLT_grant_promotion/prweb3309794.htm Solutionz Grant Program Services (GP$), will focus on helping eligible customers win the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> LoveToKnow.com Offering New Guide to Enjoying Christmas Without Spending A Fortune http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3312454.htm New guide suggests ten ways to get the most out of the holiday season (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Forum Adds Noted Education Expert to Board http://www.prweb.com/releases/Forum-for/Education-and-Democracy/prweb3312944.htm Longtime Advocate Presses On for ‘All Children to Succeed’ (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> East Valley School District Partners With Aventa Learning to Tackle Dropout Rate, Expand Learning Opportunities to All Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/EVOnline/LearningProgram/prweb3314494.htm Customized Online Courses, Credit Recovery Program Allow At-Risk Students to Graduate at Their Own Pace (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Skiing? Skating? Hockey? Name Bubbles Property Labels Keep Expensive Winter Sports Equipment and Clothing from Going Missing http://www.prweb.com/releases/Name_Labels/Clothing_Tags/prweb3314794.htm New extreme press-and-stick personalized name labels (www.namebubbles.com) work for any sport or outdoor sports equipment and clothing, so you’ll never be left a glove or snow boot short (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Tutor.com Announces Major Milestone: 5 Million Online Tutoring Sessions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3315844.htm Tutor.com (www.tutor.com), the leading online tutoring and homework help service, announced today that they have reached a major milestone that no other company can claim - 5 million on-demand and one-to-one live online tutoring sessions. Tutor.com's network of tutors have conducted 5 million sessions in core subject areas including math, science, English and social studies since the company first offered students the opportunity to connect to a real, live tutor online in 2000 in one of the first online classrooms. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Robert Allard, Law Firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Named 2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/robert-allard/trial-lawyer-of-the-year/prweb3312534.htm Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association names Robert Allard, law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard, as its 2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year for the second time in three years. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> New Leaf Academy of Oregon All-Girls Therapeutic Boarding School Welcomes New Admissions Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3301994.htm Sarah Casson Rush joins New Leaf Academy of Oregon as admissions director to aid families and professionals. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> VCAD Awards Creativity with Scholarship Opportunity http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCAD/YouTube/prweb3307804.htm $5,000 awarded to most creative video response to VCAD’s latest clip on YouTube (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Free Christmas Songbook from KIDiddles.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3308884.htm KIDiddles.com has released a free 52 page songbook with 28 of the most popular Christmas Songs. It can be downloaded from the KIDiddles.com website (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Springside School Turns Blue and Gold School Colors into Green with Philadelphia's Largest Solar Array http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3306504.htm Springside School, a Pre-K-12 school for girls committed to educating enlightened leaders for the 21st century, unveiled the largest solar array in Philadelphia on Friday, November 20th. The "Flip the Switch" ceremony took place at 12 noon in the Vare Field House on Springside's Chestnut Hill campus. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Book Puts a New Spin on the Prodigal Son Story in the Eyes of an Old Truck http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3306784.htm New Christian children’s book offered from NewBookPublishing.com has kids begging their parent to read it again. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> K-12 Greatest Hits Rises to #11 on iTunes List of Top Education Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3307264.htm BAM Radio Network's digest of best programs grows in popularity among iPod audience (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> eLearningZoom Launches a New Bold Approach to Higher Academic Achievements and the Swine Flu Epidemic: eLearningZoom Green School Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3310694.htm The eLearningZoom Green School Solution is specifically designed to address three key objectives: 1) achieve higher academic performance; 2) help prevents Swine Flu and keeps schools open 24/7; and 3) offer continuous income opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> The Flag Company, Inc.’s Recently Released “Feel Good” Light Lenses Grows Into Its Own Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/Feel_Good/Light_Lenses/prweb3293954.htm “Perfect for any room, The Flag Company, Inc.’s new ‘Feel Good’ Light Lenses are innovative decorating pieces to stir up positive sentiments and lift spirits.” That was the announcement in March and since then, the popularity of these “Feel Good” Light Lenses has resulted in a website devoted to them exclusively. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Bonita Springs Charter School Students Decide to Change the World http://www.prweb.com/releases/anti-bullying/education/prweb3303024.htm Anti-bullying program shows positive momentum (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Pearson Congratulates Houston on Strong Performance on "The Nation's Report Card" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3314604.htm National report released Tuesday shows HISD outperforming most other big city school districts in math (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Texas BuyBoard Awards Sageplan Fleet Monitoring Contract http://www.prweb.com/releases/fleet_monitoring/gps_tracking/prweb3300944.htm Sageplan simplifies adaptation of GPS Tracking services for municipalities, counties, and school districts. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> CDI College Helps Fight Hunger This Holiday Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Hunger/prweb3301504.htm Lower Mainland food banks benefit from awareness campaign (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Educational Solutions Introduces the 2010 Edition of Words in Color, its Renowned Literacy Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/readingwriting/literacy/prweb3300134.htm Educational Solutions Worldwide Inc. (www.educationalsolutions.com) announces the 2010 Edition of Words in Color. Words in Color is a literacy approach that 1) simplifies learning to read and write by using color to transform a non-phonetic language to a phonetic one, 2) accelerates learning to read and write by focusing on the processes of combining sounds and spellings, and 3) elevates the experience by creating independent students who are eager to take on challenges. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> Down East Partnership for Children Continues Tradition of Excellence; Serves More Than 24,000 Children and Families Each Year in North Carolina http://www.prweb.com/releases/henson-fuerst/down-east-partnership/prweb3300604.htm Down East Partnership for Children, a Rocky Mount, North Carolina-based nonprofit organization, recently named HensonFuerst attorney David Henson as Chair of its Board of Directors. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> New Website Helps to Educate Parents and to Saves Children’s Lives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3302954.htm The Rachel Cooper Foundation for Pediatric Cardiology has just launched its new website, RachelCooperFoundation.org, in order to help educate parents about how to keep their children heart healthy and to provide information about its programs to provide life saving heart surgeries to correct congenital defects to children from around the world. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> How And When To Talk To Your Kids About Sex? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3308294.htm World renowned Academy for Parent Coaches International offers training teleclass in how and when to talk to tweens and teens about sex. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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