Authors create book to help children learn and better understand the alphabet. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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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 3, 2009)

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South Side students win week-long business camp competition focused on sustainability and technology led by partnership of Ford Motor Company Fund, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and the SME Education Foundation (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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A national survey of college-bound high school seniors found that parents are, by far, the most influential factor in their child's decisions about where to go to college. The study found enormous stress levels within families, ambitious parents "pushing" kids to apply to "prestigious" colleges, and the economy taking a toll in where kids finally attend. One segment of kids that the study took a special look at was first-generation college-bound students. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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Main Street Fair, the first classified ads and auction e-commerce shopping site to donate a portion of its revenue to schools, is giving away free Jonas Brothers concert tickets! (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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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 2, 2009)

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A new project launched at the NECC show in D.C. on July 1, 2009, Project RED will investigate how technology is revenue-positive at the state level. All U.S. technology-transformed schools will be researched this summer with a report to be released in October. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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Environmental leader and polar explorer Robert Swan, Broadway Books, and NativeEnergy announced today the launch of the "ANTARCTICA 2041 Teachers' Contest," providing U.S. and Canadian teachers the opportunity to win a free trip to Antarctica and join Swan on his 2041 International Antarctic Treaty Expedition (IATE), taking place November 16 - 30, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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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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Early Care and Education Consortium teams with BAM Radio Network (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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Central Methodist University and Inovatia Laboratory are presenting Energizing Math, Engineering, Technology and Science (METS or STEM) for the Middle Grades to four teacher workshops this summer. Teachers from every corner of the state will meet to equip themselves how to better prepare students for the challenges of finding a job in the 21st Century. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Solutionz Conferencing, Inc., a leader in video conferencing, audio visual integrations, and managed services, announces the creation of the Solutionz Grant Program Services (Solutionz GP$). (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (http://www.smeef.org/) says Manufacturing is Cool! An awarding winning Web site proves it. The Foundation has accelerated postings of new content in this evolving and very entertaining Web site. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Historic film clips, podcasts, courses among offerings (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Healthy eating and active play fun for kids and families (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Bestselling author Caroline Pover releases her new book and launches her website: http://www.internationalschoolsguidebook.com about Japanese international schools in Japan. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Eva Holtz, SAT Test Prep Expert, Joins Brightstorm.com (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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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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The Lights On Broadway Shine on New Children's Game Site (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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As schools gear up for another year of having to do more with less, some innovative fundraising programs are empowering teachers, parents, students and administrators to take matters into their own hands to help bridge the gap. Freelanthropy.com is a solutions-oriented company that today introduces its free suite of fundraising and communication tools to educators at the 2009 National Education Association Expo in San Diego, CA. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Community Safety Net, a leading provider of educational safety (www.communitysafetynet.com) resources for children, is once again expanding its reach to help protect young people across the United States and Canada. The company has already provided its innovative safety (www.communitysafetynet.com) materials to more than 3 million children across North America, and is currently focusing its efforts on the American Midwest. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Daycare's and pre-schools are looking for alternative ways to buy items (http://www.mom2momtrader.com) for their care centers and classrooms. Buying gently used hand me downs is one solution that can help daycare's and pre-schools budget their money during these hard times. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Mom2MomTrader.com is a new website where moms connect on the latest mom to mom sales. Mom sales are becoming popular among moms that are in need of finding great deals on gently used hand me downs. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Sube's video tutorial series prepares language teachers for a thriving classroom. 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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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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NEA Members will be able to try uBoost FREE by registering by July 15, 2009 (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Most Likely To: The Senior Superlative Musical will showcase this summer from August 6-9 in New York City at Manhattan's historic Players Theatre, original home to Psycho Beach Party and Ruthless. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Millions of Kids Find Educational Games and More on Safe, Online Environment for Fun and Learning (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Darren Barkett, President of Helping Teachers Grow, releases his classroom management seminar for teachers on July 27, 2009. The training seminar, which lasts six weeks and is conducted entirely online, is designed to help teachers learn how to respectfully and effectively correct the behaviors of students, enabling educators to focus on increasing student performance. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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The United States Coalition for World Class Math, a new non-partisan organization of concerned parents collaborating with professional mathematicians, educators, and others to promote improvements in K-12 mathematics education, has just issued its "Design Principles for K-12 Mathematics Standards and Assessments." It is also asking to be included in the decision-making process for the national mathematics standards currently being developed by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers in concert with several other educational organizations. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Includes Personal Interviews with Steven Covey, Ken Blanchard, Mike Huckabee, George Foreman & John Maxwell (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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$10,000 College Savings Bond Tops Prize List that Includes Trip to K'NEX Headquarters for a Behind the Scenes Tour and Free Building Toys (http://www.knex.com) (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Part graphic novel, part practical life skills, REAL FRIENDS VS. THE OTHER KIND by Annie Fox is here to help. The second book in the Middle School Confidential™ series, it follows a tight-knit group of fictional seventh graders--Jen, Jack, Michelle, Chris, Mateo, and Abby--as they work to strengthen friendships while navigating tough social situations. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Barry Louis Polisar (http://www.barrylou.com/) achieved "overnight" success and fame in 2008 when his 30 year old song "All I Want is You" was featured in the opening credits of the film JUNO (http://www.barrylou.com/juno.html). Now indie musicians from around the world are coming together on a two-CD album, "We're Not Kidding: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar," to be released this fall. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Knicks Read to Achieve @powertolearn.com is a Partnership Between The New York Knicks And Cablevision's Power to Learn, Designed To Promote Reading And Literacy In Tri-State-Area Schools (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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MagnaPlay LLC receives the prestigious 2009 Toy of The Year Award for the MagnaKase in the Travel Games & Activities category from Creative Child Awards program, along with three other Awards for its child safe, educational magnetic travel toys. The MagnaKase offers a very significant advantage as it is an open-ended toy and children can engage themselves in various creative activities for extended periods of time during travel. Children will have endless fun, anywhere, anytime. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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What inspires a great idea? How does one young person spark life-enhancing change in a village, a country, the world? On July 3, at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, the Bezos Scholars Program will sponsor "Inspired to Action," to introduce five remarkable individuals who through innovation, purpose and great courage have become leaders of their generation. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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Pearson today announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools has selected Pearson's PowerSchool® Premier as its new web-based student information system (SIS). (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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Each Brings Decades of Math Education Expertise and Leadership to Growing eLearning Technology Company (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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Developed in Collaboration With LearningStation and Promethean, Powerful Tool Will Enable Teachers to Differentiate Instruction, Transform Learning (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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