Each year, the National Book Foundation awards a number of prizes of up to $2,500 each to individuals and institutions—or partnerships between the two—that have developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. … [Read more...]
$3,000 awards for summer reading
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grants provide funding to local nonprofit organizations and libraries to help with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs. Programs must target Pre-K through 12th grade students who are new readers, below grade level readers or … [Read more...]
50 document cameras for educators
Teachers can enter to win by writing 100 words or less on how the SAMCAM 860 will be used in their classroom. The grant program will provide the document cameras to worthy schools based on need and utilization. … [Read more...]
‘PossibilityU’ Provides Guidance Counselors with Tools for Helping Students Get Into and Afford Their Perfect College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE‘PossibilityU’ Provides Guidance Counselors with Tools for Helping Students Get Into and Afford Their Perfect CollegeOnline college admission curriculum manages and tracks students’ college admission and application processYarmouth, ME – February 14, 2012 – … [Read more...]
Schools Respond to Michigan’s New Bullying Legislation
In recent weeks, schools across Michigan have been re-drafting their bullying procedures and policies to meet the June 6th deadline set by the State. Some schools, including Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek have looked to outside sources for an affordable, digital solution to the new legislation: … [Read more...]
Wowza Media Systems 2012 NAB Show Preview
Wowza Media Systems 2012 NAB Show Preview Booth SU9702“Broadcasters around the world are using Wowza Media Server(R) 3 to deliver vibrant video and engaging audio content to any screen reliably and without interruption; and they’re reaping the benefits in increased revenue and audience … [Read more...]
Digital Technology Used Throughout Schools
http://www.ftleavenworthlamp.com/news/x1882850236/Digital-technology-used-throughout-schoolsFort Leavenworth, Kan. —Fifth-graders in Andrea Coppinger’s flex math class at MacArthur Elementary School start their lesson with an ordinary pen-and-paper assignment on how to convert measurements. They … [Read more...]
More Than 1 Million Flashcards Created on StudyBlue Every Week
Growth in Online Studying Generates Enormous Amounts of Shared KnowledgeMadison, Wis. (Feb. 13, 2012) – StudyBlue®, a mobile and online study service for students, has experienced tremendous growth due to increasing demand from students to make their studying mobile and social. More than 1 … [Read more...]
Revolution Prep’s First Ever ‘PrepFest’ Provides Targeted Help Prior to March 2012 SAT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Lindsay Avolio Revolution Prep 310-593-6784 Lindsay.Avolio@revolutionprep.comAlyssa Giustino KEH Communications 410-975-9638 alyssa@kehcomm.comRevolution Prep’s First Ever ‘PrepFest’ Provides Targeted Help Prior to March 2012 SATCompany to offer 30 topic-specific … [Read more...]
PresenceLearning Partners with Go Solutions to Give K-12 Districts Access to Medicaid Reimbursements for Telepractice Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPresenceLearning Partners with Go Solutions to Give K-12 Districts Access to Medicaid Reimbursements for Telepractice ServicesNow school districts can easily recoup costs of online speech-language pathology services for Medicaid-eligible studentsSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2012 – … [Read more...]

