PRWeb: Education Home Schooling http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Education Home Schooling 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 Jobs for the Future Expands National Advocacy Efforts http://www.prweb.com/releases/education_reform/K-12/prweb2644134.htm National Center on Education and the Economy's Workforce Development Strategy Group Joins JFF (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Lots To Learn Wins Preschool DVD of the Year from Creative Child Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2636944.htm Lots To Learn LLC receives the prestigious 2009 DVD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine for their fifth Preschool DVD - "Lots To Learn: Head To Toe with Buster". (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> New Hooked on Phonics® Learn to Read Product Available for Purchase http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hooked-on-Phonics/Learn-to-Read/prweb2635504.htm Exclusive Online Offer Begins Today (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> President Roosevelt to Celebrate Fee Free Weekend at Historic Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637924.htm Guests Can Have Free Photo Taken With The President (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Teachers, Other Professionals Survive Unemployment By Starting A Home Tutoring Business http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630964.htm Starting a home tutoring business is the perfect solution for unemployed teachers and other professionals who have been hit hard in this economy. Fortunately, it's never been easier too. Home Tutoring Business provides everything needed to succeed. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Everything Will be Alright, Stories From the Heart of Poverty http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2626044.htm "Everything Will Be All Right" is the raw testimony of a heartbreaking, hardscrabble childhood, by author Douglas Wallace (http://www.dougwallace.net/). Wallace paints an unforgettable portrait of a child determined to free himself from the cycle of poverty that had strangled his family for generations. With a genuine voice and a keen eye on the class divide in America, the author unflinchingly reveals the painful experience of class prejudice and life on the fringes of society. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> World Book's New Online Public Library Edition Offers a Wealth of Knowledge for Learners of All Ages http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630804.htm Libraries now have a thorough information and multimedia-rich set of reference tools to support information literacy skills for patrons young and old (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> Prepare for the Upcoming School Year: Books, Reading and Study Carrels – A Perfect Set for Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/studycarrels/studypartitions/prweb2622464.htm The combination of reading books in a study carrel environment is a tried and true process to increase student learning, says Ron Zerrer of ClassroomProducts.com. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Summer Learning: Fun and "Stealth" Educational Activities Keep Kids Sharp this Summer - Without Them Even Knowing! http://www.prweb.com/releases/Summer_Learning/Virtual_School/prweb2623194.htm Virtual School Connections Academy Offers Ten Tips to Keep Learning Alive Over the Summer (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Zillio Math Toy & Educational Math Games Receive Coveted Dr. Toy's "Best Play and Learn Vacation Award " for Summer 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Zillio/math_educational_games/prweb2617624.htm Zillio, Inc. TM , creator of innovative math toys and educational math games for the whole family announced today that it has received the coveted Dr Toy's Best Play and Learn Vacation Award for Summer 2009. Children can feel and see important math concepts as they play and learn in a series of fun, imaginative educational games designed for different skill levels. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Traveling Bear Kid's Books and Songs Win Prestigious 2009 iParenting Excellent Product Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621724.htm Winning Kids Inc., www.TravelingBear.com, the leading innovator of children's positive value and character building products, today announced that two of its Winning Kids with Traveling Bear products have been named "Excellent Products and Hot Products of 2009" by Disney's iParenting Media Awards. Award-Winning TravelingBear.com Products Include Traveling Bear Book Series and Favorite Songs CD. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> The THRASS Synthetic Phonics Programme: Unlocking the Door to Literacy for Children with Dyslexia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621764.htm In his recent report on the identification and teaching of children with dyslexia and literacy difficulties, Sir Jim Rose has identified the need for specialist teachers for children with dyslexia and for courses for teachers on selecting and teaching literacy intervention programmes. There is, however, no need for expensive new specialist programmes, as THRASS is a synthetic phonics programme that already has a proven track record for unlocking the door to literacy for all children, including those with dyslexia. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> AchieveYourCareer.com Offers 5 Online Alternatives to Summer School http://www.prweb.com/releases/online-degrees/summer-school/prweb2623174.htm AchieveYourCareer.com, an online education (http://www.achieveyourcareer.com/) news and information website, publishes free guide outlining the Top 5 Online Alternatives to Summer School for prospective online students. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Humble ISD Presents Rumor Control Strategy at NSPRA Gold Mine Session http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2619624.htm Humble ISD, a school district of approximately 34,000 students in the Houston, Texas suburbs is using its website and EZCommunicator system from Relatrix Corporation to save time and money dealing with rumors in their district. At the recent National School Public Relations Association conference in San Francisco, Humble communications staff shared best practices on this topic in a session called "Pruning the Grapevine - Using Dynamic FAQs for Rumor Control". (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Edvisors.com launches redesigned Online Education Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/online/degrees/prweb2599894.htm Edvisors.com's new design and functionality position it as the #1 community resource for elearners. The addition of community features allows students to compare online degree programs, rate schools and exchange ideas. To better serve students, the new design incorporates blogs (www.blog.edvisors.com), news feeds, forums and ebooks customized to the online learner. These resources support students in their effort to find the best online degree programs based on their unique needs by encouraging community interaction, discussion and feedback. Also home to a directory of more than 30,000 education programs (directory.edvisors.com), 6,000 colleges and 1,000+ online degree programs, students can now find all they need at www.Edvisors.com. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Langocity Brings the Foreign Service Foreign Language Courses Into the 21st Century with Recent Launch http://www.prweb.com/releases/langocity/language-courses/prweb2604174.htm The world renown foreign language courses of the U.S. Foreign Service have now been digitized by Langocity.com and are ready for the 21st century. Instead of struggling with unwieldy books and boxes full of cassette tapes, users can now access these language courses in easy to use PDF and Mp3 format. Langocity offers these language courses for instant download and on compact disc at substantial savings over their analog counterparts. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Free "Scholarship of the Day" Service Gives College Bound Students New Hope http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/scholarship/prweb2609054.htm Economic issues are forcing college students to settle on more affordable options for college than they had dreamed about. Increased costs and decreased savings place more importance on the difficult task of finding and winning financial aid, including college scholarships. Rapid Guide announces an innovative, free Scholarship of the Day service to help students and parents more easily pursue scholarships they may not otherwise find. Many are less publicized, and thus less competitive, allowing students to significantly increase their chances to offset college costs. The service is available on their FinancialAidTips.com website. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Blog4Change.or Puts a Positive Spin on Free Internet Blogging http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2609224.htm A new site allows everyone who wants one a free blog (http://www.blog4change.org). All blog posts on the site are focused around making positive, selfless changes in the world. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Jane's Sew & So Launches "It's a Sew & So Summer" Video Contest On YouTube http://www.prweb.com/releases/sewing/youtubevideocontest/prweb2608764.htm Viewers vie to become Internet's next sewing star, win Project Runway sewing machine from Sew Joe Stitch Lounge and specialty machines from Simplicity Creative Group (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> A Guarantee NASCAR Won't Make - Drive Collision Free http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2602144.htm NASCAR won't guarantee this at their Daytona 500 event this weekend but Driver Ed in a Box, LLC guarantees your teen driver will drive collision-free for their entire first year of driving or your money back. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Michael Youssef Says President Obama Denies the Truth of American Christian History http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2603894.htm International Christian leader expresses concern regarding young president's understanding of American history (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> New "Coyote's Guide" Book Connects Kids With Nature, Protects From "Nature Deficit Disorder" http://www.prweb.com/releases/teacher-training-workshop/nature-and-kids/prweb2595344.htm The new book "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature" introduces experiential teaching methods to help parents, teachers and outdoor leaders share the wonder of nature with kids of all ages. It helps address "Nature Deficit Disorder," the ailment of today's kids who spend 93% of their time indoors, and for whom nature has become an abstraction rather than a source of exercise, creativity and joy. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Texas Driver Education Law Changes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2597164.htm Teens getting their driver license in Texas are once again required to pass an actual driving test on the road. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Child Care Advocates Expand Outreach with Launch of ECEC Radio http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2598354.htm Early Care and Education Consortium teams with BAM Radio Network (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Brightstorm Launches Enhanced Sat Test Prep Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/sat-prep/sat-test-prep-online/prweb2590244.htm Eva Holtz, SAT Test Prep Expert, Joins Brightstorm.com (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Van Velzen Twins Take Top Honors in Essay Writing Contest - Time4Writing.com Cited as Contributor to Writing Acumen http://www.prweb.com/releases/essaywriting/time4writing/prweb2591224.htm Time4Writing.com twin students Kessel and Kepler Van Velzen both took home honors at the recent 2009 District 29 essay writing contest awarded by the State of New York. Ninth grade student Kessel took home first place and twin brother Kepler placed third in the contest. Their father, Mr. Robin Van Velzen, credits their hard work, creativity and Time4Writing all as factors contributing to these honors and their improved writing skills. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> Getting Spanish Teachers Ready to Go Back to School http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2589124.htm Online video tutorial series prepares elementary Spanish instructors for classroom success. A new training video on how to teach Spanish to children demonstrates strategies that are proven highly successful. Fun and easy techniques for second language instruction that really work. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> RIP - Empowered Classrooms Pursue Effective K-12 Education Strategies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2591924.htm Schools not only gain student and teacher critical thinkers when the Research Investigation Process (RIP ®) is introduced, but they also gain an inquiry methodology for investigating the impact of the instructional tools they use to promote learning. Based on findings from their own research investigations, teachers are making decisions about what to use and not use in the K-12 classroom. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> National Mathematics Thought Leaders Dr. Francis "Skip" Fennell and Dr. Catherine Fosnot Join Dreambox Learning Advisory Board http://www.prweb.com/releases/online/learning/prweb2580714.htm Each Brings Decades of Math Education Expertise and Leadership to Growing eLearning Technology Company (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Take Back Control from an Angry Child--New Book Reveals How http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2582194.htm Meet Spike. He's just a kid, but he's in control. His parents walk around on eggshells, constantly appeasing him so he doesn't throw another temper tantrum, embarrass them, or even assault them. But Spike's days of dominance are numbered. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Online Algebra Assessment Now Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2582024.htm Let's Go Learn, Inc. announces the release of a new online Algebra assessment, Diagnostic Online Math Assessment (DOMA) Algebra. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2009)

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]]> Homeschoolers Graduate from Laurel Springs School and Head to Prestigious Colleges and Universities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2574644.htm 248 Distance learning homeschoolers celebrate graduation, prom, and acceptance to prestigious colleges and universities (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> Entrepreneur Wants to Draw In High Point Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/Drawing_Academy/Art_Education/prweb2572634.htm Melody M. Miller See Art for All Through the Drawing Academy (http://m3portraits.com/) (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Student Learning Receives Assistance from the Use of Study Carrels http://www.prweb.com/releases/studycarrels/classroomproducts/prweb2573994.htm Through the use of individual study carrels (http://www.classroomproducts.com), students and teachers are finding that the classroom is more learner-friendly. These simple additions are providing a valuable enhancement to a student’s ability to flourish in the educational environment. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> New Home Study Program at Ramtha's School http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2574384.htm Yelm, WA. June 25, 2009 - Ramtha's School of Enlightenment, located in Yelm, Washington, has recently launched its new Home Study Program. Officially launched at the end of February, there are over 550 new students in the Home Study Program. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Berkeley College Partners with Navy College Program to Offer Sailors Degrees via Distance Learning http://www.prweb.com/releases/BerkeleyCollege/Distance_Learning/prweb2555744.htm Berkeley College is proud to announce that it has entered into an educational partnership with the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP) to offer rating-related degrees via distance learning to sailors in the US Navy. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Florida Connections Academy Awarded "A" Grade from Florida Department of Education for Third Consecutive Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/Florida/Connections_Academy/prweb2562714.htm Virtual K-8 School Takes Top Honors on 2008-2009 School "Report Card" (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Angeles® Launches "Value Line" Furniture with Free Shipping http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2562754.htm At a time when many early childhood classroom furniture manufacturers are packing it in and slimming down product offerings to react to a challenging economic climate, Angeles® believes its launch of a brand new line this back-to-school season is exactly what the market needs. Thus, Angeles® is celebrating the launch of Value Line, its innovative new line of low-priced early childhood classroom furniture, with a special promotion of free shipping on every piece. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Thinkersize's Cranium CoRE Arrives to Create a Generation of STAR's (Superior Thinkers Attained by Reading) http://www.prweb.com/releases/educational-gaming/rti-web2-literacy-skills/prweb2549694.htm What do reading; writing, speaking and listening all have in common? They are all about thinking and you improve by practicing them. Cranium CoRE's Educational Gaming format will draw students, from 3rd grade through high school, into practicing them with the same level of engagement as a video game. Instead of technology like TV, videos and computer games pulling young people away from activities like reading, Cranium CoRE pulls them into it. The anecdotal evidence for this is apparent. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2009)

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]]> Say It Now!™ Spanish Speak Without Fear! http://www.prweb.com/releases/sayitnowspanishtest/speakspanishwithoutfear/prweb2552894.htm Say It Now! a free way to speak Spanish words without fear using voice recognition. Penton Overseas gives everyone a tool to test their Spanish speaking skills a computer. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2009)

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