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Spiffy Pictures Named Winner of Opening Minds USA™ Innovation Award January 31st, 2017

CHICAGO– Opening Minds USA™ announced Spiffy Pictures the winner of its Innovation Award. The Opening Minds Innovation Award, a signature Opening Minds event, honors individuals and organizations throughout the nation whose innovations adva

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Opening Minds USA™ Honors WTTW’s President and CEO Daniel J. Schmidt with its Lifetime Achievement Award January 7th, 2015 CHICAGO– Opening Minds USA™ today announced WTTW’s President and CEO Daniel J. Schmidt is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Schmidt will be honored at a private reception on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 6-9 pm at the Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654.   “Dan’s leadership and commitment to [...] Read More

Wonder Workshop Named Winner of Opening Minds USA™ Innovation Award January 5th, 2015 CHICAGO– Opening Minds USA™ today announced Wonder Workshop is the winner of its second annual Innovation Award.  The San Mateo, California-based Wonder Workshop was selected for its innovative approach to teaching code to children ages 5 and older using a pair of robots called Dot & Dash.   Dash & Dot are capable robots that [...] Read More

Bridging Early Childhood Education and College Readiness December 1th, 2023 As an educator deeply invested in the future of our children, I've spent years exploring the nexus between early childhood education and college readiness. This journey isn't just professional; it's a personal mission to understand and enhance the trajectory from a child's first ABCs to their college degree. [...] Read More

OPENING MINDS TO STEM FOR LITTLE LEARNERS™ PROGRAMS BOND WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S RAHM’S READERS 2014 SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE June 25th, 2014

In connection with the Chicago Public Library’s Rahm’s Readers 2014 Summer Learning Challenge and in collaboration with Opening Minds USA™, the Library presents Opening Minds to STEM for Little Learners™ at neighborhood branch locations throughout July.

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Every Child Ready to Read, 2nd Edition Named Winner of the Opening Minds USA Innovation Award March 3rd, 2014

PHOTO:  Michael Schulte and Gail Conway presenting Jenna w/ Innovation Award.
 

CHICAGO– On Friday, January 31 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Opening Minds USA celebrated the innovators who advance the field of early childhood care and education with an awards ceremony and reception to name the winner of its first Innovation Award. The event was […]

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