Category Archives: Education

Chameleon Kid A Colorful Journey A New Children’s Book by Stephen Lewis

Mount Dora, FL, June 27, 2024 — A new children’s book, “Chameleon Kid: A Colorful Journey,” is set to release on September 1, 2024. In this heartwarming tale, a boy’s black-and-white world is suddenly invaded by color. As he begins to interact with these colors, he learns about different emotions and discovers his true essence.

“Chameleon Kid: A Colorful Journey” is written and illustrated by Stephen Lewis, whose multi-faceted skillset has garnered him several awards (including Best Actor, Best Director, Best Production Design, Best Story, and Best Picture from Orlando Independent Filmmakers) and assisted him as he produced his one-man show, Lotus, at the Orlando International Fringe Festival.

Now, as the co-founder of Just Us Studio (along with actor and writer Brittany Abdizadeh), Stephen is bringing his unique vision and storytelling prowess to “Chameleon Kid: A Colorful Journey,” a project that started as a beloved short film, “Chameleon Kid,” recently featured at the Sunscreen Film Festival, and later led to a children’s series, “Chameleon Kids.”

EduQuest Student Rudraksh Bhandari Wins Prestigious UAE Awards

27th June 2024  Gurgaon, Haryana, India Rudraksha Bhandari, a student from Sharjah, has earned significant recognition in the UAE by winning both the Sheikh Hamdan Award and the Sharjah Award. These accolades highlight his remarkable achievements and dedication. Rudraksh’s journey to success began in the 9th grade when he started receiving guidance from EduQuest, an education consultancy.

EduQuest has been instrumental in shaping Rudraksh’s academic journey. With a focus on personalized profile building, SAT coaching, AP exam coaching, 10th and 12th Board exam preparation and university applications. EduQuest provided tailored support that balanced his academic and extracurricular activities. Their comprehensive approach ensured Rudraksha was well-prepared from every aspect, for his journey towards his dream university abroad.

EduQuest has been providing end-to-end PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/Tuitions/Olympiads and University Applications since 1995 and has extensive experience, training various levels of students. The students undergo assessment through their “Diagnostic Test Framework”, which enables the design of individualized, customized modules and preparation for target examinations by both “Online Live” and “Classroom Sessions”. EduQuest also advises students in building their Profile, and university essay writing and guides them in choosing the right universities, colleges, and institutions, under one roof.

Rudraksha Bhandari expressed his gratitude, saying, “EduQuest has made my dream come true. They guided me to create a robust profile for international universities and taught me to think differently when crafting university essays. Their guidance for essay writing and resume presentation was superb. Under their mentorship, I scored 1540 on the SAT and prepared for 10 AP exams. My elder sister Nilisha, who is at Purdue, was also guided by EduQuest. I owe so much to EduQuest, a one-stop solution for all educational services.”

Priya Mahajan, Director of EduQuest Gurgaon, shared her pride in Rudraksh’s accomplishments, “We are honored to coach students like Rudraksh Bhandari. After assessing his strengths and goals, we developed his profile by blending academic and extracurricular activities. Academically, we prepared him for his board exams, where he excelled, and provided SAT and AP coaching. We are also proud to have guided his sister Nilisha, another exceptional student. Rudraksh’s acceptance into numerous elite universities, including Georgia Tech, UCSD, and Purdue, reflects our commitment to developing our students fully.”

Chanel and Jameson Young’s Newly Released What Does a Yawn Sound Like

Spring Hill, TN, June 26, 2024 –“What Does a Yawn Sound Like?”: a testament to the playful spirit of childhood. “What Does a Yawn Sound Like?” is the creation of published authors, Chanel and Jameson Young, a sister and brother team, who wrote this book while giggling and riding along the backroads of Tennessee in March of 2022

Chanel and Jameson Young share, “It’s bedtime! Contagious yawns are elicited by seeing or hearing yawns in others, and this book strives to do that trick. Children can create a story with this interactive book, choosing from nineteen options to create a funny story and decide what happens next. ‘What Does a Yawn Sound Like?’ encourages imaginative play as the reader chooses and creates their own story again and again.”

Author Mark Barra’s New Book, Adventures of Sky Hawkins and Duane McSwaine

Waterbury, CT, June 26, 2024 –Mark Barra has completed his new book, “Adventures of Sky Hawkins and Duane McSwaine”: a gripping and potent novel that delves into the tumultuous era in American history and documents a profound tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream as immigrants from all over the world sought after a new, better life in the United States.

Barra shares, “It’s about immigrants have settled USA end of 19th century and making a living for themselves in their struggles for being in a free democracy country they loved and their kids find a way to make a new life in the Armed Forces and struggle with World War II and the sacrifices they made for the Next Generation to come in America.”

Danielle Hafen’s Newly Released My Mom is Like an Octopus

St. George, UT, June 26, 2024 — “My Mom is like an Octopus”: a heartwarming tribute to the extraordinary capabilities of mothers. “My Mom is like an Octopus” is the creation of published author, Danielle Hafen, who grew up in Mesquite, Nevada. After high school graduation, she received her BS degree in elementary education at Southern Utah University. She taught elementary school for eight years in both Lincoln County, Nevada, and St. George, Utah, and with her husband, Spencer, raised five children. Danielle loves spending time with her husband and family while hiking, traveling, watching movies, and playing games. As an avid reader and lover of books, she has always dreamed of writing her own book and is currently contemplating her next story.

Hafen shares, “My mom is like an octopus. She does so many things. She cleans and cooks and walks the dog. She hardly even blinks.

“Enjoy this story of all the amazing and compassionate things moms do on a weekly basis to support and serve all those around them.”

Joseph J. Badowski’s Newly Released 406

Mt. Laurel, NJ, June 26, 2024 –“406: A STORY ABOUT THE GREATEST BASEBALL GAME EVER PLAYED”: a captivating narrative that celebrates America’s favorite pastime. “406: A STORY ABOUT THE GREATEST BASEBALL GAME EVER PLAYED” is the creation of published author, Joseph J. Badowski, a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who graduated from Temple University with a degree in business administration.

Badowski shares, “This book is a historical fiction that I have written about the 1960 baseball World Series, specifically about game 7 of that series, that many baseball experts feel was the greatest game ever played in the history of Major League Baseball. The seventh game of that World Series was played on a sunny fall day on October 13, 1960, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On that date, around 3:00 p.m., Bill Mazeroski, the second baseman for the Pirates, hit a walk- off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game.

“On the second pitch thrown by Yankee pitcher Ralph Terry, Mazeroski hit a ball over the 406 sign in left field, which gave the Pirates an improbable and almost miraculous win over the heavily favored New York Yankees. This home run was the highlight of the many strange and dramatic plays that took place during game 7, which makes that game one for all ages and one that would make for an excellent script for any Hollywood movie.

“This book, however, is about more than the 1960 World Series. It is also about two nine-year-old boys who meet each other in the summer of 1960 and who become close friends, united by not only baseball but also by a crisis that plagues one of the main character’s family. Daniel Pryzinski and Adam Brodziak are the two fictional characters in this book who meet each other by chance during the summer of 1960. Daniel lives in the Polish Hill section of Pittsburgh, while Adam lives in a small rural coal-mining town in western Pennsylvania, sixty miles from Pittsburgh. The two meet each other by chance when Adam’s family is invited to stay with Daniel’s family while they are attending a Polish Festival in Pittsburgh.

“While staying with the Pryzinski family, the Brodziaks discover a dark secret. Daniel’s father, Peter, is an alcoholic whose drinking problems are so bad that it threatens to destroy the Pryzinski family. Daniel’s mother, Pauline, is desperately trying to hold the family together but is on the verge of leaving her husband. She is a devout Catholic, so that decision was one that she did not want to make. Besides, she loved her husband so much that she was willing to do anything to help him recover from his drinking problem. Through the intervention of the Brodziaks and their family doctor, Tom Slevic, they are able to convince Peter to admit himself to an Alcohol Rehab Center in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

“Although the focus of this book is the seventh game of the 1960 World Series, it is the relationship of the fictional characters that will show the reader how reliance upon family and friends and hope in God and faith can serve to change the lives of so many whose loved ones are affected by alcohol or other types of addiction or substance abuse.”

Author Russ Breault’s New Book Shroud Encounter

Fayetteville, GA, June 26, 2024 –Russ Breault, a loving husband of over forty years as well as a father of three and grandfather of six who holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree, both with high honors, has completed his new book, “Shroud Encounter: Explore the World’s Greatest Unsolved Mystery”: a riveting deep dive into the mysteries surrounding the Shroud of Turin, drawing on the author’s meticulous research and a wealth of experience in the field presents a comprehensive examination of the Shroud’s science, history, and theological implications.

A distinguished lecturer and researcher renowned for his lifelong dedication to studying the Shroud of Turin, author Russ Breault is a prominent member of the Shroud Science Group and the Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association Inc., where he has contributed significantly to advancing research in this field. The author has lectured worldwide and appeared in various documentaries and media outlets, including CBS, History Channel, and CNN’s “Finding Jesus” series, and was an advisor for the development of a world class exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. As the president and founder of the Shroud of Turin Education Project Inc., Russ is committed to educating a new generation about the Shroud. Through his websites, YouTube channel, and social media platforms, he continues to disseminate knowledge and engage with audiences interested in the Shroud.

“The Shroud of Turin (Italy) bears the faint front and back image of a bearded crucified man with corresponding bloodstains that match the Gospel accounts of what happened to Jesus,” writes Breault. “It is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains an unsolved mystery. While there are no artistic substances on the linen cloth, the blood is real, and testing corresponds with type AB. The blood has soaked through the cloth; however, the image resides only on the top 1 percent of the surface fibers. Could it be the same Shroud that wrapped Jesus in the tomb?

“The Shroud poses the ultimate either-or proposition as either the actual burial cloth of Jesus or the product of human effort, as a work of devotional art or a masterful hoax. There is nothing in between.”

Author Pernell Hodges’s New Book Scientific Management of the Classroom

Chicago, IL, June 26, 2024 — Pernell Hodges, who holds a master’s degree in education from DePaul University and has extensive academic training in statistics and research methodology, including work at the doctoral level, has completed his new book, “Scientific Management of the Classroom”: an enlightening and essential guide for teachers offering practical strategies and tools for leveraging scientific research techniques to answer the critical question of whether or not students are truly learning.

Author Pernell Hodges previously served as a research analyst for Focus Educational Consulting, Inc. where he conceptualized, wrote, and carried out the analytic segments of competitive grant proposals in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. He also served as a research specialist for the Illinois African American Family Commission, where he coordinated research and evaluation projects designed to, among other things, provide the basis for programming and policy. Additionally, his previous research experience includes serving as a research associate for the Citizens Information Service of Illinois where he coordinated a multiyear applied research and demonstration project designed to determine the causes of voting. This research resulted in the publication of the most comprehensive study of political participation in Chicago in over half a century. Besides his research experience, Mr. Hodges has held teaching positions in the Chicago public school system and a private school in Chicago.

“Fundamentally, this book is a resource to help teachers become researchers,” writes Pernell. “The idea is for teachers to learn to use the methods of scientific research to do research in their own classrooms and thereby improve learning outcomes for their students. Teachers can use the methods outlined in this book to understand what is happening in their classroom in the same way researchers in medicine, for example, use scientific research as they seek to understand whether a particular drug or procedure is effective at helping patients improve their health.

“Although this book is mainly for teachers, researchers other than teachers can use the methods in this book as a guide to their research. The methods described in this book are general-purpose strategies and can be applied in non-academic settings. For example, the material on reliability and validity can be used in connection with achievement tests developed by teachers themselves as well as general-purpose surveys in marketing, psychology, political science, and sociology, among other fields.”

Modern Vidya Niketan (MVN) Group of Schools Students Excel in IIT-JEE & NEET, Secure Top Rank in All India School Rankings

26th June 2024  New Delhi, Delhi, India  Modern Vidya Niketan (MVN) Group of Schools, proudly announces the exceptional achievements of its students in the IIT-JEE Advanced 2024 and NEET (UG) 2024 competitive examinations. With resounding success, 79 students have been selected in the IIT-JEE Advanced 2024, with 3 securing coveted positions within the prestigious top 500 All India Ranks (AIR) and 118 students have qualified NEET (UG) 2024, with 5 students scoring 700 marks and above.

MVN Group of Schools also celebrates a significant milestone, being ranked No. 1 in India for Academic Reputation as per Education World Top Schools Survey India School Rankings 2023.

“The success of our students in IIT-JEE Advanced and NEET exams reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing excellence and fostering a passion for learning,” said Varun Sharma, Chairman, MVN Group.

In the fiercely competitive landscape of academic achievement, MVN students have been continuing their legacy of excellence. Ansh Agrawal of MVN School, Sector 17 Faridabad, secured a remarkable 129 All India Rank (AIR) and Daksh Kundu of MVN School, Aravali Hills, achieved the notable 200 AIR in the IIT-JEE Advanced 2024 examination. Sarthak Aryan of MVN School, Sector 17 Faridabad, secured a commendable 553 AIR in the NEET(UG) 2024 by scoring 710 out of 720 marks, further cementing its position as a nurturing ground for top-tier talent.

The institution has distinguished itself as a beacon of academic excellence, consistently nurturing district toppers in classes 10th and 12th CBSE Board Exams and excelling in competitive examinations including IIT-JEE, NEET and CUET. This success is a testament to its comprehensive approach to education, characterized by meticulously crafted study material, a robust examination system including OMR assessments and mock online test series. The dedicated faculty goes above and beyond to ensure student success, offering support for admissions abroad through SAT preparation and organizing workshops and career counselling sessions. Additionally, MVN prioritizes inclusive education, providing specialized support for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) through a dedicated special educator.

Laura Hall’s Newly Released Gus’s Playday

Port St Lucie, FL, June 26, 2024 —  a charming tale that follows Gus, a lovable character with big dreams of chasing animals in his backyard, is the creation of published author, Laura Hall.

Hall shares, “Gus dreams about the day he will be able to get outside and chase all the animals he sees every morning in his backyard. To his surprise, Gus has been given the chance to do just that. Gus’s day takes him all over his neighborhood and running into many friends along the way. Sometimes our dreams do not turn out the way we expected, but maybe they turn out much better. So let’s take a peek inside and see what Gus’s Playday is all about. Gus says dream big! You just never know what might happen!”