SCOO News Alert School Specialty (SCOO) 108.2500 02/15/2015
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School Specialty Unveils Innovative NeoClass(TM) Furniture Line for the 21st Century Classroom
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 04, 7:30AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both supplemental and curriculum products to the education marketplace, today announced the launch of its new NeoClass(TM) furniture line, designed to fulfill the versatile needs of the 21 Century Classroom. The modern school furnishings are distinctive, offering students and teachers the increased flexibility they need for a dynamic learning environment.
EPS Literacy and Intervention's Explode The Code Online Now Optimized for Mobile Devices
PRWeb - Mon Jan 26, 12:15PM CST
EPS Literacy and Intervention, a division of School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB: SCOO), announced today its popular phonics program, Explode The Code(R), is now optimized for iPad(R) and Android devices, expanding opportunities for beginning and struggling readers.
School Specialty Expands Into New Markets With the Launch of SSI GUARDIAN, A New Curriculum-Based Security & Preparedness Solution for Education and Health Care
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 20, 7:12AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both supplemental and curriculum products to the education marketplace, today announced the launch of SSI GUARDIAN, a new curriculum-based security initiative designed to keep schools, and our children safe. SSI GUARDIAN will be taught by subject-matter experts affiliated with Provincial Education authorities and Canadian Federal Provincial law enforcement agencies, and will provide schools, school Boards and those responsible for the safety of children, with current, credible and PhD-authored content that will better prepare them to deal with crisis scenarios.
School Specialty Announces the Appointment of Industry Veteran Edward J. Carr, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 15, 8:00AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both supplemental and curriculum products to the education marketplace, today announced that Edward ("Ed" J. Carr, Jr. has joined the Company as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately.
School Specialty Launches New Early Childhood Direct Website
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 13, 7:56AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both supplemental and curriculum products to the education marketplace, today announced the launch of its new Early Childhood Direct website (www.earlychildhooddirect.com), which conveniently brings all of the Company's Early Childhood offerings together in one online location. The new site's extensive content includes numerous resources to help Early Childhood educators meet their goals and reinforces School Specialty's commitment to the development of young learners.
School Specialty Announces Its Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Results and Provides Corporate Updates
GlobeNewswire - Thu Dec 04, 3:34PM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both supplemental and curriculum products to the education marketplace, today announced its fiscal 2015 second quarter and six month results for the period ended October 25, 2014. The Company also announced today changes in its senior leadership team and provided updates on its outlook for fiscal 2015.
School Specialty Continues "Gift of Education" Drive With Donation to New York's North Side School
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 20, 9:13AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty", "the Company", or "@SchoolSpecialty" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that as part of its "Gift of Education" holiday campaign, the Company donated essential school supplies and learning materials to North Side School, a non-profit charter school specializing in education and early childhood development, operating out of eight sites in the New York City boroughs of Queens and the Bronx.
School Specialty Takes New LEAP Into Schools With Enhanced Early Childhood Learning Solution
GlobeNewswire - Tue Nov 04, 7:30AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty", "the Company", or "@SchoolSpecialty" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that the latest edition of the Language Enrichment Activities for Preschool (LEAP) will soon be available as part of the Company's Early Childhood product offering. Making its debut at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference & Expo to be held November 5-8, 2014 in Dallas, TX, the new LEAP Into School! solution is an inclusive, multi-curricular program designed to support pre-K students in the areas of language acquisition, literacy, writing, phonological awareness, vocabulary, math, science, social studies, fine and gross motor skills, as well as social and emotional development skills.
School Specialty Pledges 5% of Holiday Purchases to DonorsChoose.org
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 03, 7:37AM CST
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that it will donate 5% of holiday purchases (up to $50,000) in support of DonorsChoose.org - an online nonprofit that accepts donations to directly fund classroom projects at public schools - as part of its "Gift of Education" initiative to begin November 3 through December 31, 2014.
School Specialty Appoints Ryan M. Bohr as Its New Chief Financial Officer
GlobeNewswire - Wed Oct 29, 12:30PM CDT
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB: SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan M. Bohr as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Bohr replaces Kevin Baehler, who was named Interim Chief Financial Officer in January 2014. Mr. Baehler will remain with the Company and has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer as part of this transition.
School Specialty to Showcase Its Educational Furniture and Equipment Solutions at EDspaces 2014 Conference
GlobeNewswire - Thu Oct 16, 7:30AM CDT
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that it will be showcasing its latest furniture and equipment offerings at the Education Market Association's EDspaces conference. The conference and expo will take place October 29-31, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL.
School Specialty Partners With Shelby, OH Community to Build State-of-the-Art High School
GlobeNewswire - Tue Sep 23, 7:30AM CDT
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced the successful completion of Shelby High School in Shelby, OH, which provides an innovative, 21 Century Learning Environment aimed at preparing the community's young adults for a successful future in college and their careers.
School Specialty to Present at BMO Capital Markets 14th Annual Back to School Education Conference
GlobeNewswire - Tue Sep 09, 7:30AM CDT
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that it will be presenting at BMO Capital Markets 14 Annual Back to School Education Conference. The event will take place on September 18, 2014 and will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, NY.
School Specialty Announces Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2015 Full Year Guidance
GlobeNewswire - Thu Sep 04, 4:33PM CDT
- Company reiterates fiscal 2015 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $48-$54 million; reaffirms revenue guidance, projecting fiscal 2015 growth of 1.5% - 4.5%
School Specialty Announces the Appointment of Todd A. Shaw as Vice President, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jul 23, 7:01AM CDT
School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB: SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" , a leading distributor of innovative and proprietary products, programs and services to the education marketplace, today announced that Todd A. Shaw has joined the Company as Vice President, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, responsible for overseeing all of the Company's Process Improvement Programs, effective immediately.
School Specialty Announces Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jul 09, 4:23PM CDT
-- Company returns to growth in its fiscal 2014 fourth quarter; revenues grew by 2.9% and Adjusted EBITDA improved by $7.3 million versus the previous year
SPARK(R) Celebrates a Quarter Century of Developing and Implementing Evidence-Based Physical Education Programs That Promote Lifelong Wellness and Health
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 18, 9:17AM CDT
SPARK, the premier physical education brand of School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) ("School Specialty" or "the Company" proudly announced the kick-off of its 25 anniversary celebration. The Company will mark this historical milestone with a series of events that commemorate SPARK's achievements, including a 25-day Physical Activity Challenge to kick off the new 2014-2015 school year in the fall.