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 SecretBuilders wins 2009 NAPPA Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3188104.htm SecretBuilders recognized as a 2009 NAPPA Honors winner in the Software, Video Games, and Websites category (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Smart People Doodle -- Smart People Play Squiggle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3190334.htm RandomLine creates award-winning games and activity pads that has everyone doodling. Doodling aids memory as it prevents a person from daydreaming. Doodling forces your brain to expend just enough energy to stop it from daydreaming, but allows you to continue to pay attention. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Moving Picture Books Help Create and Inspire Young Readers http://www.prweb.com/releases/Digital_Learning/Literacy_Education/prweb3180854.htm New Product Hits Stores in time for the Holidays (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Our Science Fair Launches Free Science Fair Website Service To Increase Student Participation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181184.htm New ‘science fair 2.0’ service makes it easy for students to register, reduces use of paper to meet “green school” goals and offers parent teacher organizations a new fundraising tool. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> AsianParent.com Expands Their Educational Toy Line with Alex Toys http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3172984.htm AsianParent.com Adds Alex Toys to their selection of educational toys that focuses on quality, safety, and fun. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> 'My Daisy Days' Donates Early Learning & Literacy DVDs to over 200 Children's Hospitals Nationwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/MyDaisyDays/Pre-schoolLiteracyDVDs/prweb3176164.htm `My Daisy Days’ is donating it's early learning educational DVD series to over 200 hospital in support of Starlight Children’s Foundation. The early learning DVD series, developed by early child learning experts to boost pre-school learning and literacy for young children, features a lovable basset hound named Daisy. The nine episodes blaze a new trail in children’s educational entertainment. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Laurel Springs School Hosts Virtual Open House for Families Interested in Online Education for Elementary, Middle and High School Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3177174.htm Laurel Springs Virtual Open House focuses on 21st Century Learning - What You and Your Child Need to Know. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> EasyReader Announces the Launch of its Online Product, EasyPhonics, Teaching Automatic Reading in Only Fifteen Hours http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3094894.htm Based on years of research, and a successful CD product, Fonty®, students only need 15 hours to read any word they meet. The basis of the EasyPhonics program is to give the student a correctly pronounced automatic response to the printed word, to reinforce the correct spelling, and sound, and only then to teach comprehension practice. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Kuder, Inc. Introduces Kuder® Galaxy, an Innovative Online Early Career Awareness System http://www.prweb.com/releases/KuderGalaxy/Announcement1109/prweb3171544.htm Kuder® Galaxy is a one-of-a-kind career awareness system that is developmentally-appropriate for students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The online system is not only entertaining for children but also provides valuable feedback to their parents and teachers through online dashboards. Kuder’s faculty developed the interactive content in Galaxy to align with six major career fields, elementary education subjects, and grade-level goals. In addition, Kuder sourced portions of content from children’s educational web sites, publishers, musicians, and writers. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> New Kids Crafts and Science Projects Social Networking Website Launches for Kids, Parents, Teachers and Educators http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3171894.htm Site with a focus on encouraging the use of recyclable materials to make unique kids crafts provides step-by-step instructions for new hand-made arts, crafts and fun science fair projects made from everyday household objects and supplies. Users can connect with other people interested in crafts, and share and upload their own photos and videos of their own creations. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Drexel University Online Honors Drexel Faculty http://www.prweb.com/releases/Drexel/NDLW/prweb3168424.htm Drexel University Online to host awards ceremony in honor of National Distance Learning Week, November 9-13, 2009 (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Fraud and Cover-up Documented in Evolution Field http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3141214.htm A confession by a prominent scientist, exposes a recurrent problem for the theory of evolution in a most dramatic way: With video tapes rolling, the story unfolds before the television audience, with the most uncomfortable feeling imaginable. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> College Admissions Essay Contest Offers Scholarship Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/EssayEdge_College/Application_Essay/prweb3153924.htm College admissions essay editing (http://www.essayedge.com/contest/tellyourstory) service announces essay contest for prize of $1,000 (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> Shmoop Finds its Nook -- Largest Multi-Platform eTextbook Publisher Offers 1,100 Titles Across Web, Kindle, iPhone, Nook http://www.prweb.com/releases/ebooks/ereaders/prweb3159534.htm Shmoop, the largest multi-platform digital textbook publisher, today announced the availability of 100s of new educational eBooks and apps on the Web and for leading eReaders: Amazon Kindle, Apple iPhone, and Barnes & Noble Nook. Shmoop is now the #1 high school educational publisher on Amazon Kindle and accounts for more than 3% of all educational apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Shmoop also released 100s of eBook titles for the Nook, the New eReader device from Barnes & Noble. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> Valcon Games Presents Easy Piano for Nintendo DS™ To North America http://www.prweb.com/releases/ValconGames/EasyPiano/prweb3159544.htm First-ever Nintendo DS™ piano game to include groundbreaking external peripheral keyboard. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> Formatta Presents Forms-Driven Business Process Optimization Webinar for Higher Education on November 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern http://www.prweb.com/releases/eforms-driven/Formatta/prweb3150504.htm Formatta Enables Higher Education Institutions to Optimize Paper Forms for Cost Savings and Improved Service to Students (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Smart.fm, the World’s Sharpest Learning Tool, Makes US Debut, Launches iPhone App http://www.prweb.com/releases/Smart_fm/iPhone_App/prweb3152624.htm Adaptive learning platform tracks progress to help you achieve your goals (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Education-Portal.com Expands Academic Scholarship Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3104234.htm Associate and Bachelor Degree Program Scholarships Announced for 2009-2010 Academic Year. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Renowned Autism Expert Endorses Maximum Potential Group’s Video-Based ABA Therapy Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3148474.htm Maximum Potential Group today announces that their 17-module DVD ABA therapy course has been endorsed by autism expert Dr. James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> New Massive Virtual World For Kids Opens For Beta http://www.prweb.com/releases/virtualworldsforkids/freeonlineadventuregames/prweb2815644.htm Covering over 100 locations in more than 10 countries across the planet and beyond, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks is arguably going to be the most massive virtual world for kids. Highly anticipated by a growing fan base from more than 130 countries worldwide, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks opens its doors for Beta today. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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]]> Spirit of the Cup - EC Cape Town Internship Programme, 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/English-courses/Cape-Town/prweb3137014.htm A new intership Programme in Cape Town, if you like sports it will be a wonderful experience. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2009)

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]]> Kids Music. Downloadkidsmusic.com Features National Artists http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3141904.htm Downloadkidsmusic.com has over 1,000 children's songs complete with downloadable educational content. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2009)

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]]> QuickReader - Double Your Reading Speed in Five Days with This Powerful New iPhone eBook Reader http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3128174.htm QuickReader - The iPhone Speed Reading eBook Reader (http://www.quickreader.net) is an exciting new eBook reader that integrates proven speed-reading technology to help you read books and documents faster and remember more of the information. Does this give you an unfair advantage? Perhaps, but we won't tell anyone. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> Get Batty This Halloween: Entertaining Environmental Web Show Teaches Kids, Adults Facts about Bats http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3124284.htm Bats are a Halloween icon because they're scary, creepy and dangerous, right? Wrong! Join 14-year-old nature buff Ryan Jacobus of the educational environmental web show, Super Natural Adventures, to learn the facts about bats. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

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]]> Pearson Announces New HTMLbooksTM For Students with Disabilities and Struggling Learners http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3126454.htm Technology Innovation Provides Equity for All at the Click of a Mouse; First Releases in High School Literature, Biology, Economics, and Government (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> New Scientific Research Finds Academic Debate Programs in Low-Performing Schools Raise Graduation Rates and Improve College Readiness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3121374.htm New scientific research indicates an Urban Debate League (UDL) similar to the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) is effective at raising student achievement in low-performing schools. UDLs are competitive policy debate programs targeting urban schools. They train and organize students, coached by their teachers, to engage in policy research, public speaking in time-pressured competitive settings, and argumentative advocacy. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> Zillio, Inc Math Toy & Games Are Outstanding in Meeting Needs of Children with Cognitive Disabilities and Communicative Disabilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3112694.htm Zillio, Inc. TM , creator of innovative award winning math toys and educational math games announced today that it has received AblePlay's highest rating for meeting the needs of children with cognitive disabilities. Children can feel and see 10 essential math concepts as they play and learn in a series of fun, imaginative educational games designed for different skill levels and different learning styles. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> kidthing® Announces the Only Free E-Reader That Lets Kids Read, Play, Learn, Mix, Personalize and Share -- All in One Safe Place. http://www.prweb.com/releases/kidthing/ereader/prweb3104694.htm E-books of children's classics and popular favorites will soon be available with kidthing's unique you-read-it personalization feature. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> MyYoungChild.org Announces New Stories and Parenting Video http://www.prweb.com/releases/MyYoungChild/Children_Online_Stories/prweb3104084.htm MyYoungChild.org, a web site of free online stories, which teach values to children 3-7, has added 6 new stories to the site. Other updates include an inspirational parenting video, an educator’s section, and revised parenting tips on teaching values. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> Build-a-Book, LLC Launches New Websites for Kids and Teens http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3107114.htm It is not often that written works by children or teenagers are published, but the launch of the Build-a-Book websites is changing that by providing today's youth with the pride of seeing their work in print, whether that be as a keepsake, a gift for a loved one, or even part of a larger campaign to become a recognized author. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> ZAPmedia Remembers the 1939 Close of the New York World's Fair http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3112654.htm The Start of World War II changes the fair's tenor and content. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> DreamBox Learning Gives Teachers Free Resources to Boost Math Literacy http://www.prweb.com/releases/math-learning/teacher-resources/prweb3114564.htm DreamBox Learning, an award-winning, educational software company, today announced that it has released free digital elementary math resources for teachers to use in their Kindergarten through Second Grade classrooms. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> Hidden Object Game Reveals Magic Maps Secrets http://www.prweb.com/releases/hidden-object-games/free-hidden-object-games/prweb3080184.htm A free hidden object game - Carto's Magic Maps offers hours of non-stop fun with over 50 hidden object stages and mini games spanning 6 continents. Carto's Magic Maps is the prologue to The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks, a massive virtual world for kids and a children's book series. Follow the adventures of Wiglington and Wenks as they go in search of a series of magic maps allowing the bearer to travel back in time and forward into the future. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2009)

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]]> "Ashley Brockett's Violin Lessons" Launches New Youth Orchestra to Further Serve Students' Needs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3063514.htm "Ashley Brockett's Violin Lessons" is a revolutionary concept for the area: a violin teacher willing to drive to you. The student base has grown to such that Ashley has started an orchestra with her students, providing them with an additional opportunity to utilize their new skills. This orchestra will be making their debut with performances at retirement centers this holiday season. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2009)

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]]> Premier Literacy Canada realeases French / English Literacy Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3090284.htm Premier Assistive Canada is pleased to announce the release of their new and exciting French learning tools. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2009)

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]]> New Educational Era Begins in Boca Raton January 2010: Private Tutoring Services Announces Opening Of Royal Palm Academy http://www.prweb.com/releases/tutoring/online-education/prweb2941154.htm New private school with cutting edge educational programs. Only 5 students to one teacher. Innovative program that produces better academic results in an individualized and self paced learning environment. It's the future of education. Only 40 available openings. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> Leading Virtual Public School Provider, Connections Academy, Featured at Top K-12 Education Conferences http://www.prweb.com/releases/Connections_Academy/leading_virtual_school/prweb3078434.htm Educators, educational partners tapped to share virtual learning expertise with K-12 education community (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> New Math Series Addresses Low Algebra Scores by Targeting Elementary Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/algebra/lessons/prweb3081784.htm Learning Today, Inc. announces the release of their new Adobe Flash-based algebra series for grades K through 5. These new educational activities address low algebra scores by targeting elementary students. A total of 12 lessons introduce key algebraic concepts through the use of fast-paced, game-like activities. Struggling students are given rich, detailed explanations in a fun and encouraging way. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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]]> PNC and The Stock Market Game to Co-Host 2009 Christmas Price Index Webinar for Educators http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3074284.htm November 4, 2009, Webinar to discuss how to use The Stock Market Game and the 2009 PNC Christmas Price Index together in the classroom. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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]]> Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3074324.htm Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

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