Education group gives out grants to teachers
The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County announced Monday the award of $13,600 in grants to more than a dozen teachers to reward them for their teaching skills, leadership and community service.
'Latina Sole Sisters' Give Shoes and Inspiration to 300 Teen Girls in Annual Aldabella Scarpa Shoe Giveback Event
LA PUENTE, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making a difference one pair of shoes at a time, "sole sister" shoe designers Ann Marie Smith and Monica Gonzales are returning to their hometown school in La Puente on August 20, 2010 to give 300 girls new pairs of shoes and school supplies.
The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation Awards $100,000 in Music Matters™ Grants to School Music Programs
The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation today announced that it has awarded $100,000 in grants (the “Music Matters™ Grants”) to more than 30 school music programs across the United States. The Music Matters™ Grants of $1,000 - $12,000 are awarded to qualifying school music programs to support and redefine music education. The recipient music programs will use the grants for enrichment activities and tools such as new musical instruments and electronics, vocal instruction and band programs.
First Black Child to Enter an All-White School in Jasper, TX
Author Jermaine Kenyatta weaves a moving story in memory of Martha Adams.
M&T Bank Employees Teach Children the Value of Saving Money
M&T Bank employees are volunteering their time to help teach children the importance of saving during “Teach Children to Save Day.” M&T Bank employees are teaching elementary, middle and high school students the vital role banks and bankers play in assisting young people to grow and develop lifelong saving habits.
Former Teachers Raise Money for Schools with Innovative Real Estate Firm
Solana Beach, CA June, 2010 – Schoolhouse Realty, Inc., a San Diego County real estate firm, announced today that it’s reached $30,000 in donations to schools and other non-profits that aid children. The teacher-owned real estate company offers a charity-driven business model, donating ten percent of each net commission earned to the school of each client’s choice.
Shriners Hospital LA Literacy Carnival Event 'Car-Ni-Fair' Names Author Lisa Dunn-Dern to Executive Committee
Children's lifestyle expert and author Lisa Dunn-Dern has been named to the Executive Planning Committee for the 4th annual 'Car-Ni-Fair' for Shriners Hospital for Children - Los Angeles. A free, fun-filled day for patients, their guests and their families, Car-Ni-Fair blends Literacy Awareness with the importance of reading, in a magical atmosphere. Dunn-Dern will read her children's book, 'Dr. Duncan Dog On Duty," at the May 8 event.
Wading River Books and Private Schooling Direct Form Marketing Partnership for Promotion of New Release, 'Tomorrow is the First Day of School
Private school resource for parents to feature book aimed at helping children cope with new experiences
