Dubai American Scientific School (Dass) has signed an agreement with Mosaica Education, a global leader in education reform, to implement a new education model tailor-made for schools in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The education model combines the best practices of the American education system with the region’s cultural values and heritage. It will be initially implemented at Dass in Dubai and will gradually be introduced to other private schools as part of a wide-scale initiative to overhaul and enhance the education system across the region, said a statement.

Up to 80 per cent of the UAE population is made up of foreign nationals, while several other countries in the Middle East likewise feature a high percentage of expatriate population. This highlights the importance of implementing a specialised education model that considers the cultural diversity present in schools across the region, it said.

Hikmat AlHaj Al-Kaitoob, vice vhairman, Dass, said: “With its rich history of contribution to knowledge, the Middle East is a natural venue for such a powerful partnership and a groundbreaking learning concept. Having a student population that represents diverse cultures, the Dubai American Scientific School, for its part, is uniquely positioned to launch this education model, which we hope to introduce throughout the region. Dass had been on the lookout for the best K-12 education provider and we are pleased that Mosaica has come up with an education model that we believe is best suited for the Middle East.”

Michael J Connelly, chief executive officer of Mosaica, added: ‘Mosaica has developed a new educational model that integrates the best practices of the American education system with the region’s cultural values and heritage, optimising the learning experience and protecting the sensitivities of children from different cultural backgrounds.

‘We believe that Dubai American Scientific School is the ideal partner for the launch of this education model because of the school’s excellent track record and its unique schooling philosophy that embraces modern and innovative education concepts,’ he said.– TradeArabia News Service

Phoenix, AZ August 6, 2010 – Mercury Online will open to Arizona students in grades K- 8 on August 16, 2010,. Mercury Online Academy offers a hybrid approach to education, by combining the benefits of a face-to-face learning with the flexibility of the online environment. These components make Mercury Online an innovative and unique approach to educating today’s students.

“Online education has changed drastically over the years,” said Gene Eidelman co-founder of Mercury AZ and President of Mercury Education, Inc. “With Mercury, instead of having a teacher lecturing students you have a teacher responding to the individual needs of your child, via the internet.”

Mercury Online Academy is a member of the Mosaica Education, Inc. network of schools, and uses the innovative Paragon© Curriculum, which is fully aligned with Arizona State standards. Paragon© combines the rigor of classical education with the relevance required by contemporary society. Students learn about character, ethics, empathy and self-esteem by studying the world’s great heroes, both canonical and unsung, and by stepping into the shoes of great historical figures, both real and imaginary.

Mercury AZ is open for enrollment for the 2010-11 school year. The academy offers teacher-directed online instruction at home or at one of the Mercury Tech centers. The two centers are located in Phoenix, AZ., at partner schools:

Ahwatukee Foothills Prep
10210 S. 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Humanities and Sciences Institute
5201 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Classes this year will begin on August 16th, 2010. For more information on how to enroll at Mercury Online Academy of Arizona, visit http://mercuryaz.org.

Mosaica Education, Inc. would like to invite parents across the nation to enroll their children in one of our tuition-free, college prep, charter schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

Enrollment is now open to all Mosaica network schools, located in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., for students residing in the respective school districts.

All Mosaica school implements a thematic, interactive program that incorporates multiple learning styles. Mornings are dedicated to building solid skills in the core subject areas of reading, writing, math and science. While the afternoons are reserved for foreign language, music, physical education and a daily 90-minute block of Discovery Arts and Technology Academy’s Paragon curriculum.

The Paragon curriculum is interdisciplinary, engaging, discovery-based and multi-cultural. The hands-on approach of Paragon addresses the multiple intelligences and individual learning styles. This enhances students’ communication skills, analysis and self-expression.

Mosaica schools also offer an emotionally and physically safe learning environment, access to computers and technology, committed and qualified teachers and staff and encourage parental involvement. Teachers will conduct regular goal setting conferences with individual children and their parents, to ensure the student’s success.

To find out more about each school and the grades offered, click here. It is imperative that parents submit enrollment applications for each student planning to enroll, as early as possible.

Mercury Online Academy of Southern California was recently featured on the morning segment of San Diego Living. Gene Eidelman, President and Co-Founder of Mosaica Education, Inc., discussed the success of the program as well as the unique benefits of online learning. View the video clip now:

San Diego Living Segment

About Mercury Online Academy of Southern California: Mercury Online Academy of Southern California is a tuition-free public charter school that combines high quality online instruction with essential face-to-face learning.  Highly qualified credentialed teachers deliver the online Mercury program to students at home or at one of our Technology Resource Centers. This opens up the best online educational opportunities from any location with an internet connection.

For more information on Mercury Online or to enroll in the program visit: http://mercuryonlineacademy.com.

ATLANTA, GA. (Mosaica Education, Inc.) July 23, 2010 – Gene Eidelman, President and Co-Founder of Mosaica Education, Inc., will be among other top leaders in education participating in a panel discussion at the Education Industry Association’s (EIA) EdVentures 20th anniversary conference.

Eidelman will participate in the “Legends: Two Decades of Leadership in Education,” panel for the EdVentures 20th anniversary conference, July 22 to 24, at Chicago, Ill. The conference will host more than 450 senior executives, business owners and educational leaders seeking office solutions, academic materials and assessment tools

“It’s an honor to participate in the Legends panel,” Eidelman said. “My hope is to encourage educational entrepreneurs to lead transformational change in education, taking place today around the world.”

Eidelman is responsible Co-founder and President for Mosaica Education, Inc. a global education company. In 1999, the Junior Chamber International selected him as one of the Ten Outstanding Young People of the World. He is a member of the Board of Georgia Charter School Association and the Coalition for Educational Choice. In 2009, Eidelman and his wife, Dawn were named Entrepreneurs of the Year, by EAI.

About the EIA
The EIA was formed in 1990 to serve entrepreneurs from these educational organizations that turned to each other for peer support, networking, professional development and advocacy. Today, EIA has more than 800 corporate and individual members and is the leading professional association for private providers of education services, suppliers and other private organizations who are stakeholders in education.

Atlanta, GA (Mosaica Education, Inc.) April 1, 2010 – Last night, Atlanta Preparatory Academy (APA) held a reception and Paragon night for its school community. City of Atlanta, Mayor Kasim Reed and other local community leaders were in attendance. The academy is located at 569 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Paragon Night, is a time to showcase what the students have learned in their Paragon studies. Paragon Nights are widely attended by the community and feature music, art and performances led by students. The theme for the event was the French and American Revolutions. The next Paragon Night will be April 5th at 5pm.

About Atlanta Preparatory Academy
Atlanta Preparatory Academy is a K-6 charter school for students residing within the Atlanta Public School district. Atlanta Preparatory Academy offers a college preparatory experience to all students at no cost.

On March 10th, Mosaica Education, Inc. will sponsor the 8th Annual Georgia Charter School Association Conference Welcome Reception. The reception will be held at the Marietta Hilton Hotel & Conference Center from 4:30pm -7:30pm.

The 8th Annual Georgia Charter Schools Conference, held March 10-12th, is the only statewide meeting for Georgia’s charter community. More than 400 teachers, administrator, parents, lawmakers and charter school supporters are expected to attend the conference.

Miss Pennsylvania, Shannon Doyle, has enlisted the help of students at Fell Charter School to carry out a special fundraising project called “Wear a Smile”. Students will be selling woven bracelets with smiley face clasps for $1 each to support patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Proceeds from the project will be used to buy books, games and movies. Fell students are excited about the project and hope to reach their goal to sell at least 1,500 bracelets. Read the Times Tribune Feature Story