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FMA Live! Forces in Motion – The Hip-Hop Physics Educational Series is Coming Middle Schools in 10 States

Honeywell And NASA Bring Hip-Hop Physics Educational Series To Northeastern Middle Schools

Award-Winning FMA Live! Forces in Motion to perform in 25 cities across 10 states

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and NASA’s award-winning, hip-hop physics education program, FMA Live! Forces in Motion, is making its way to Northeastern U.S. middle schools this spring. Aiming to inspire students to learn and enjoy math and science in a compelling, fun and memorable way, the popular show is in high demand, having been performed before 400,000 students in all 48 contiguous U.S. states, as well as in Mexico and Canada, since its creation in 2004. The spring tour launches in Wilmington, Del., this week.

Jason Derulo Teams Up With Get Schooled To Inspire Students

Platinum Recording Artist Jason Derulo Teams Up With Get Schooled To Inspire Students

Students can win Jason Derulo swag, free concert tickets and meet Jason Derulo in-person at one of his shows.

New York, New York (PRWEB) October 07, 2014
Today, platinum recording artist Jason Derulo and national non-profit Get Schooled announced a partnership to promote and engage students through the “Talk to Jason Tour”.

The 17th Annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam | July 16th-19th, 2014

Youth Speaks Announces The 17th Annual Brave New Voices International
Youth Poetry Slam
A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH VOICE, A COMPETITION OF TODAY’S FIERCEST POETS

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Youth Speaks, one of the country’s leading nonprofit arts organizations will produce The 17th Annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam in Philadelphia, PA July 16-19, 2014. Applications for teams interested in competing open Feb. 5, 2014.

Music Together® to Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace | Sept. 21st, 2013

Music Together® to Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace with Worldwide Events Featuring Children Singing “May All Children” Around the Globe September 21

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Music Together®, the leading international early childhood music education program, will commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace (September 21) with family music events at many of its 2000 locations in 40 countries, including special festivities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Tennessee, Michigan, Hawaii, Massachusetts, California, Missouri, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Maryland, as well as in Austria and Canada (www.musictogether.com/IDP).

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National Girls Leadership & Mentoring Camp Converged in Virginia for Annual Conference

National Girls Leadership & Mentoring Camp Converged in Virginia for Annual Conference

G.L.A.M. Camp hosted a 3-day teen and tween conference and retreat in Blackstone, VA

Sacramento, CA —More than 200 girls and their mothers experienced the woods of Blackstone, VA as a part of the annual Girls Leadership & Mentoring (G.L.A.M) Camp, November 30-December 2, hosted by Gospel recording artist Melinda Watts. Themed “Because You’re Worth It” participants experienced pampering sessions, a live concert by Melinda and friends, and empowering, age-specific, workshops. As a division of Watts’ Dream Girlz Gathering this is the conference’s first time in Virginia.

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Record Label GROWING SOUND Releases “Anti-Bullying” CD’s

Growing Sound offers
“a Musical Solution to Bullying”!

Award-winning childrens music publisher makes impact with “anti-bullying” CDs!

COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — GROWING SOUND, a childrens record label, and publisher, based in the Greater Cincinnati area is pleased to announce the release of their two new CD projects titled: TAKE CARE and EVERYONE IS SOMEONE featuring award-winning songwriter and composer, DAVID KISOR (And Friends). These CD projects feature songs of Acceptance, Friendship, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility; all the POSITIVE things that PREVENT bullying.

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UN Kicks Off Global Youth Forum in Bali | Timbaland Named Producer-In-Residence for New Platform

UN Kicks Off Global Youth Forum in Bali, Indonesia: 2,000 Youth Delegates Empowered to Re-Set Priorities for the UN

Introduces the mPowering Mobile Platform™: Five-Year Initiative Brings Together Youth, Music and Mobile Technology to Drive 100 Million Actions

A-list Global Artists Avicii and Agnes Monica to Perform, Timbaland Named First-Ever Producer-In-Residence For the mPowering Mobile Platform

BALI, Indonesia, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — United Nations — Today 2,000 young people representing over 126 nations joined forces with global artists, nonprofits, corporate and government leaders, to debut the mPowering Mobile Platform, a first-ever, entertainment-driven program empowering youth with information and access to education, job and health resources, delivered directly through their mobile phones.

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Justin Bieber Partners with “Pencils of Promise”…

Justin Bieber Partners with Pencils of Promise for Second Annual Schools4All Campaign

One participating school to win a visit from Justin Bieber

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Pencils of Promise (PoP), an organization dedicated to increasing access to quality education in the developing world, announces today its Schools4All campaign featuring Justin Bieber and a chance to win a school visit through a $25 contribution.

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“A Green Story” Opens at Greek Film Festival – Featuring Child Star Talia Jackson

A Green Story Opens at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival on May 31st
Feature Film Featuring Ed O’ Ross and upcoming child star, Talia Jackson

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 – A cast of talented actors will step out onto the Red Carpet at Hollywood’s famed Egyptian Theatre for the premiere showing of A Green Story, the touching story of terminally ill Van Vlahakis (Ed O’Ross), a Greek immigrant who remembers his arrival in the USA with only 22 dollars in his pocket. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jessica Sanchez to Give Thanks To Troops on PBS’s Memorial Day Concert Special

American Idol Final Runner Up Jessica Sanchez Is Proud To Give Thanks To The Troops In Her First Televised Performance After Series Finale On PBS’s National Memorial Day Concert

Jessica Sanchez give thanks to the troops on PBS’s National Memorial Day Concert broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol Sunday, May 27 at 8 pm. ET.

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — After an impressive showing at the finale of AMERICAN IDOL, sixteen-year old singing sensation Jessica Sanchez is honored to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.