Tag: Education and Schools
Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Overcoming Pandemic-related Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing school-based mentoring for children impacted by parental incarceration, recently released its annual program evaluation showing that children who had access to a Seedling mentor had stronger social, emotional, and school-based outcomes than children who were without a mentor during the 2020-21 school year.
Long Island Applebee’s Locations Announce 6th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has announced and is accepting nominations for its 6th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest, which recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their students - by rewarding them with a sponsorship check and end-of-year class party. The contest is being offered at Applebee's restaurants on Long Island owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises.
Experimental producer Jlin releases new course on rhythm and creativity with online music school Soundfly
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music education platform Soundfly and experimental producer and composer Jlin have teamed up to launch an online course covering Jlin's artistic process and approach to creating groundbreaking rhythmic music. Jerrilynn Patton, who performs as Jlin, came up through the Midwest's footwork scene, and has evolved into one of the most innovative electronic producers working today.
New Jersey Applebee’s Locations Announce 6th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
ALLENDALE, N.J., Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has announced and is accepting nominations for its 6th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest, which recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their students - by rewarding them with a sponsorship check and end-of-year class party. The contest is being offered at Applebee's restaurants in New Jersey owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises.
RICE Grant Enables HBCU Green Fund to Expand STEM & Energy Training, Mentorship, and Internship Opportunities for Atlanta University Center Students
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) that increases their capacity to train, mentor and identify internships in energy and STEM industries for students at the Atlanta University Center (AUC). A Department of Energy grant to RICE provides resources for the AUC Energy Project, including a fellowship program exposing students from various majors to emerging opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability.
Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District in Oregon Selects Synergy Education Platform
ALBANY, Ore., Feb. 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems announced today that Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District (LBL ESD) has selected the company's industry-leading Synergy® Student Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs.
Introducing the First Digital App of Connected, Arts-centered Learning for Kindergarteners
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Blueprint, launching 2/22/22, is the only EdTech company that connects art-based learning to the national education standards and measures students' progress. We address the problem of low student engagement by making arts-centered learning accessible to parents and teachers.
For International Day of Education, Scientology Network Shares Help to Overcome Learning Disabilities
MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, the United Nations sets aside January 24 as International Day of Education. Among this year's goals: "unlocking the potential in every person." The episode "Help for Miami," of the "Voices for Humanity" series on the Scientology Network takes viewers inside an innovative program that is shattering the glass ceiling for those labeled with learning disabilities.
9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Adds Additional Prizes for Pandemic-Friendly Participation in Both USA and Canada for 2022
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cursive is Cool® contest will be held as usual this year after encouragement from teachers, parents, and students, announced the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation today, despite some schools in the USA and Canada operating remotely, or using a hybrid model with in-person learning. In person education is on again, off again, hit or miss these days. Yet, Cursive is Cool Contest is reliable.
Northeastern Regional Information Center (New York) to Offer Synergy Education Platform to Member Districts
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC), a division of Capital Region BOCES, has contracted with Edupoint® Educational Systems to offer the company's industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform to its customers. The cooperative educational organization serves 135 school districts and seven BOCES across 17 counties in New York's Capital Region and northward.
Edupoint Selects Kyrene School District for 6th Annual Partner for Life Award
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that Kyrene School District (KSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's 2021 Partner for Life Award.
Record Sponsor and Fellow-Young Surgeon Turnout Recorded for 11th Annual Spine IEP Course
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Magnifi Group, Inc., a developer of e-learning technology for the medical device industry, reported a record turnout of medical device and biotech companies at its 11th Annual Spine IEP Fellows & Young Surgeons' Course (Spine Interactive Educational Program). The course was held November 19-21, 2021 at The US Grant Hotel in San Diego.
2nd Annual Synergy Achievement Awards Honor School Districts’ Pandemic Year Successes
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference in November. Award recipients were selected for exceptional application of Synergy functionality resulting in significant benefits to district stakeholders.
Seedling Welcomes New Development Director
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling Foundation, a non-profit organization providing school-based mentoring for children who have an incarcerated parent, has selected Julie Barschow as Development Director. Ms. Barschow joins Seedling with over 20 years of nonprofit management, development and marketing experience.
Online music school Soundfly and Grammy-winning artist Kiefer team up on innovative piano course
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning pianist and producer Kiefer and online music school Soundfly have developed a comprehensive new piano course that bridges the world of jazz and hip-hop. Kiefer: Keys, Chords, and Beats is available today in Soundfly's subscription library of creative music courses and offers an in-depth look inside Kiefer's creative process, giving students the tools to transform their own piano skills.
Emotional Video Campaign Targeting Youth Hockey Associations Stresses the Importance of Coaching Their Young Goalies!
BLAINE, Minn., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEGA Goaltending, a company committed to teaching players and coaches the proper goaltending skills and fundamentals, has launched an emotional video ad with a plea from kids talking directly to their coaches. The campaign's goal is to make sure youth hockey associations are properly trained when it comes to coaching their young goalies.
Adding 60 Text-to-Speech Voices, Narakeet Enables Educators To Easily Create Video Lessons in Regional Dialects
WOKING, U.K., Nov. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remote and virtual learning environments are putting educators under pressure to create engaging video materials, yet few teachers have the equipment or skills to record professional audio. Adding 60 new voices, Narakeet this week enabled educators to easily create video lessons and voiceovers in 40 languages and regional dialects.
6 Certified Nursing Assistants Are Leaving Profession for Every 1 Certified (Q2 2021) – Florida Patient Care at Risk Ahead of November Covid Vaccine Mandates
PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Oct. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Premier Nursing Academy launched the CNA Shortage Index, a quarterly estimate of how well the production of new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) is keeping up with attrition of CNAs out of the career. The latest data indicate that the state of Florida faces an acute shortage that will compromise the quality of patient care if not remedied quickly.
Nate Morris Endows Fellowship at George Washington University
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is proud to announce The Nate Morris Fellowship at George Washington University, the third endowed Presidential Fellowship launched in collaboration with Morris, an alumnus of the Presidential Fellows program.
Eat Your Words 2021: A Fundraising Event for Chicago Youth
CHICAGO, Ill., oct. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We are proud to announce 826CHI's biggest fundraising event of the year! Socially conscious Chicagoans, literary enthusiasts, education supporters, and members of the business community will gather in Bridgeport for "Eat Your Words 2021."