Mark your calendars, Sunday, October 10, through Sunday, October 17, is Reading Promise Week, Philly’s second annual family literacy festival. The citywide celebration, organized by Read by 4th, features 45 free events packed with read-alouds, hands-on activities, and family giveaways. Reading Promise Week is a festival on a mission. In the face of COVID learning loss and a … Read more
As thousands of students return for another school year this August, local nonprofit Bible in the Schools (BITS) celebrates the start of the 100th school year that Bible History elective courses have been offered in Hamilton County’s public schools. Since 1922, public school students in Hamilton County have taken Bible elective courses as part of … Read more
Spartek Academy: An Acton Academy [Spartek] is opening its doors in Columbia, Maryland. Spartek is a learner-driven private school where 75% of our curriculum is hands-on and students are in charge of their learning. There are no teachers, only guides, no homework, and no tests. How do our students learn? With a mastery-based approach. It’s simple: every student … Read more
Local nonprofit Bible in the Schools presented Hamilton County Schools (HCS) with its annual community gift of almost $1.8 million as reimbursement for the 2020-2021 countywide Bible History elective program. Bible in the Schools Board Chairman Tom Glenn and President Cathy Scott presented Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson with the $1.8 million gift. Also present was … Read more
The Alliance for Decision Education, the national non-profit spearheading a movement for decision-making skills to be taught in schools, today announced the addition of two high-profile leaders, to its Board, expanding the organization’s already impressive list of supporters, advisors, and partners. John E. Pepper, retired President, CEO and Chairman of the Procter & Gamble Company, … Read more
The UK-based World Book of Records, which ratifies special world records achieved by individuals and organizations, has announced that it recognizes Global Schools Foundation (GSF) as the World’s Most Awarded Network of Schools. The announcement comes fresh on the heels of another stupendous GSF achievement of crossing a milestone of 250 national and international excellence … Read more
Medify Air is excited to offer discounts and financing for schools and businesses looking to buy air HEPA air purifiers in bulk ahead of the coming academic year. A third pandemic stimulus bill called the American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law in March 2021, providing public school districts across the country $122 billion in … Read more
New Tech Network expanded the NTN College Access Network initiative to 24 additional high schools, to a total of 49 schools, in Texas, Arkansas and California, with an aim to improve college access outcomes for Black, Latino, and low-income students by utilizing improvement science practices. The multi-year initiative is supported by a Networks for School … Read more
Global Indian International School (GIIS), a Singapore-based IB school, posted one of the strongest IBDP results in Asia and the Middle East, with 23 students emerging as IB World Toppers and Near Perfect scorers in the May 2021 exams, results for which were declared today. As many as 11 students ranked as World Toppers in … Read more
Griffin Bay School’s K-12 Online learning program is now open for Fall 2021 enrollment to students throughout Washington State. Administered and funded by San Juan Island School District, in Friday Harbor, Washington, Griffin Bay School offers remote classes outside of traditional classroom settings and schedules. Griffin Bay School provides students and families an educational program … Read more
