News by subject: CHI

The mother of a 2-year-old girl is now suing Miss Bloomingdale's Academy in Irving, claiming her daughter was neglected and her life put in danger by the daycare center in October 2022. The suit states the little girl was not properly supervised by...

In response to alarming reports by the Orlando Sentinel,...

WHP Global ("WHP"), parent company of Babies"R"Us® and Toys"R"Us®, and leading omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, SAB de CV ("Liverpool") today announced the expansion of its partnership to introduce Babies"R"Us to families throughout...

The Invest in Education Coalition (IIEC), a national school choice advocacy group, launched a TV and digital ad campaign for National School Choice Week, that advocates for the passage of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA).  ...

Comic Relief US and the LEGO Group today launched the nationwide "Community Builders Challenge," leveraging their shared vision of empowering children to inspire real-world change. The collaboration, part of the LEGO Group's Build the Change social...

Feeling the bleak mid-winter bummers? Scouts Canada (the country's leading co-ed youth organization) is here to help kids kick their post-holiday 'blah' syndrome. Now that the festivities of the season are over and kids are back at school in their...

Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is proud to spotlight the profound impact of foreign language learning on the developmental journey of young children. In an interconnected world, immersion in multiple languages from an...

Ridge Residential Treatment Center (Ridge RTC), a leading provider of specialized treatment for teens, is thrilled to announce the official opening of their new teen treatment center in Maine. The center is dedicated to providing therapeutic support...

American Student Assistance Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success, and the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), the...

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, was named the top swimming lessons franchise business and No. 74 overall on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise...

Partners In Health Canada is thrilled to announce a $1-million gift from The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation in support of lifesaving women's and child health programming in Liberia....

A majority of U.S. parents (57 percent) say they will look for a new school for one of their children in 2024, and families thinking about making a change have a huge opportunity this month. Today starts National School Choice Week, featuring 27,112...

As part of activities marking the 28th Founder's Day celebrations, Dansol High School is set to celebrate staff who have spent up to ten years and above in the school and reward students for excellent performance in academics. According to a press...

The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) today announced a new milestone with the approval of Zokinvytm (lonafarnib) by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), for the treatment of Progeria and processing-deficient Progeroid...

A school fair highlighting local public, private, and extracurricular learning options returns to Prince George County this Sunday, Jan. 28. Join Prince George families for a day of kid-friendly fun, parent workshops, and free food. ...

The Rise 2 Greatness Foundation (R2G Foundation), in association with Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the City of Brandon, and Brandon Parks and Recreation, successfully carried out its mission to inspire, support, and create a pathway for...

The Knights of Columbus, leaders in the pro-life movement since the 1970s, joined with fellow pro-life advocates from across the nation today at the 51st annual March for Life ? one of the world's largest annual human rights demonstrations ? to...

This revolutionary digital program aims to provide young patients with cancer an innovative way to address their pain through gamified behavioral techniques. Science-based gaming designed for kids and with kids.Helping kids rise above their...

Considering a magnet school or charter school? Making a public school transfer? All families with pre-K-12 students are invited to celebrate learning and explore schools before the next lottery cycle at the New Haven School Fair on Saturday, Jan. 27....

Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn....

Momentum for improving K-12 options is strong in Pittsburgh this year. Families and educators will unite to raise awareness about educational opportunities and make fun memories at a school fair at the Hosanna House on Saturday Jan. 27....

More than 6,000 West Virginia students already participate in West Virginia's Hope Scholarship, while some families are still hearing about it for the first time. Where and how can families use the K-12 school choice program? The Morgantown School...

A popular school fair for families returns to Toledo next weekend with a new twist: This year, families can both explore more than 50 school options and catch a glimpse of animals in the winter as the fair will be held at the Toledo Zoo's Malawi...

What is it like to work with your hands in construction, electrical work, culinary arts, or cosmetology for a living? A School Choice Week celebration in Chicago will connect teens and adults with local tradesmen this Saturday, Jan. 27, shining a...

Next week, the annual El Paso County School Fair will kick off in a new location: the Great Wolf Lodge. The huge school fair will support more than 900 parents and students in exploring Colorado's education options and celebrating the joy of...

Delaware highschoolers have boundless options for their futures, from four-year universities to trade schools or heading straight into the workforce. A school fair in Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27 will give K-12 students and their families a taste...

North Carolina has one of the highest rates of charter enrollment growth in the nation. If your family has chosen or is interested in choosing a charter school, come celebrate this learning option at a fun-filled charter school fair at the Great Wolf...

Jumpstart your K-12 school search for next year at a free, family-friendly fair on Saturday, Jan. 27 featuring New Hampshire's public, private, and homeschool options....

As families in all 50 states celebrate K-12 learning, a Des Moines school fair marking School Choice Week will feature superheroes, scavenger hunts, and learning options of all stripes. This year's fair will particularly highlight private school...

The fifth annual School Saturday in Kansas City will take place Jan. 27, opening doors across the city to families exploring their school options. A record-breaking nearly 40 schools and early childhood centers will participate in the citywide open...

The baby diapers market is estimated to grow by USD 21.23 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.04% during the forecast period. However, the growth momentum will progress. The growing number...

Make 2024 the year you volunteer as a mentor for youth right here in the Twin Cities! Welcome to The BIG Recruit, the annual volunteer recruitment campaign by Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities (BBBSTC) that kicks off during National Mentoring...

K-12 education is on the move in South Carolina, with the state's first education savings account scholarship for low-income students launching this year. In celebration of all of the state's learning options ? from traditional public schools...

Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs released her budget proposal to slash Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and completely repeal the tax credit scholarship program, which will force tens of thousands of families out of their existing schools, including...

The American Youth Literacy Foundation 501c3 dba FUNetix® and FUNetix.org has announced that it will be expanding its Board of Directors to fill 15 seats on the FUNetix Board....

Back 2 Basickz Youth Support Services is hosting the grand opening of their new location for Black youth in Scarborough on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 3:30 ? 7:00 pm at 880 Ellesmere Road (3rd floor), in partnership with Frontlines. The event...

With firearms remaining the leading cause of injury and death in children, the nation's largest regional collaboration of health systems, representing 59 hospitals in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey, is...

The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recently named Mo-Ranch Summer Camp as the recipient of the 2023 NSLA New York Life Foundation's Excellence in Summer Learning Award. Since 2005, the New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer...

Dates: 2024  January 20th in NCJanuary 29th in COFebruary 25th in NJTimes:  10:00 am ? 3:00 pm10:00 am ? 3:00 pm8am - 2:30pmLocations:  Eno Valley Elementary School, 117 Milton Rd, Durham, NCBoulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd. Longmont...

RALIANCE, a trusted adviser for organizations committed to creating equitable, respectful, and safe environments, announced today that it will award a total of $300,000 in grants to six organizations across the United States that are entrenched in...

Aflac's sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held last week at FOCUS, the company's annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%,...

As celebrations of educational choice take place nationwide, more than 500 Wichita students and parents who have chosen microschools, homeschool co-ops, and other non-traditional learning environments will join the National School Choice Week...

Step into the wide world of homeschooling at The Flourish 2024: Black Family Homeschool Conference this January 24-26 during National School Choice Week. With panels covering topics from autism awareness to NCAA eligibility for homeschoolers, the...

Education options are rapidly expanding for K-12 students across Montana, from easier public school transfers to the promise of new public charter schools. Next week, students will celebrate the state's old and new school choice options at a festive...

New Jersey students love having choices for what school they attend and are ready to demonstrate the power of options this National School Choice Week. At New Jersey's largest celebration of learning during the Week, students, families, and local...

heybaby (heybaby.com), the dating app that helps singles who have kids or want kids create happy families, announced the launch of their $10,000 first "heybaby Baby" contest. "The heybaby app is all about bringing family-minded people together. To...

ProgenyHealth, LLC, a recognized national leader in Maternity and NICU Care Management, today announced the release of its 2024 key trends and insights report, "A Troubling Reality, a Hopeful Future." The highly anticipated annual report identifies...

Gridiron Football made history twice last weekend in Arizona with the first-ever coaches conference and showcase exclusively for girls flag football, and the first-ever youth football tournament for flag football and 7v7 football teams. They were...

Florida students have incredible talent. Next week, a film festival with live performances featuring videos of charter school students in four states will be streamed live from SLAM! Tampa, highlighting students' gifts and celebrating school spirit...

The McWhorter Foundation, a prominent philanthropic organization dedicated to protecting children and advocating for their safety, is thrilled to announce an exclusive black tie gala event to be held in association with the Formula 1 Miami race. This...