Education News
Expand your horizons with news about education from pre-K through high school, college, university, post-grad, online and career and technical training. News includes apps, technology, trends, public policy and research shaping the ongoing education debate.
The Best Business Schools Segment to Air on Enterprises TV
Choosing the best business school takes time, patience and good research. - June 06, 2014 - Enterprises TV
ADOMANI Debuts a Converted All-Electric School Bus Fueled by Solar
The Gilroy Unified School District and ADOMANI teamed up to convert a 2007 50-passenger, type-D, diesel Blue Bird® school bus into an all-electric. The bus was unveiled at a ceremony in Gilroy on Tuesday, May 27 by Mayor Don Gage and the repower project team. The Gilroy Unified School District... - June 05, 2014 - ADOMANI
Barbara R. Taber Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honor Roll for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - June 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Easter Seals Florida Invites Families to Learn About McKay Scholarships
Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Easter Seals Florida accepts the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which provided more than... - June 05, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Junior Wonders Tuition Center Featured on “The Asian Parents”
The prestigious and famous online magazine in Singapore “The Asian Parents” has recently featured Junior Wonders Tuition Center talking about the useful tips on helping our P1 child to his/her best. - June 05, 2014 - Jounier Wonder
Neurologist Turned Teacher to Explain "Aha Moment" at African EduWeek in July
A neurologist who became a classroom teacher will explain how best to stimulate young people’s brains to process information into knowledge and wisdom during the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg in July. Thousands of teachers and education experts will attend the... - June 05, 2014 - African Education Week
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
This Summer, Emerson College Los Angeles Offers the Bobbi Brown Makeup Artistry Workshop
Emerson College Los Angeles has announced that it will offer the Bobbi Brown Program in Makeup Artistry workshop this summer—Monday, August 4–Friday, August 8. - June 04, 2014 - Emerson College Los Angeles
Science Celebrity Geoff Notkin Appearing at Phoenix Comicon This Weekend
Author and science writer Geoff Notkin, who starred for three seasons on the international hit television series "Meteorite Men," today announced his appearance schedule for this weekend’s Phoenix Comicon. The annual event, taking place June 5-8 at the Phoenix Convention Center and... - June 03, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Bird Conservation Leaders and International Migratory Bird Day Sponsors Recognized
Leaders in bird conservation and International Migratory Bird Day were recognized by Partners in Flight, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environment for the Americas. Recipients from Puerto Rico, Canada, the United States, and Mexico work to protect habitat, offer community education programs, study rare and imperiled birds, and improve methods of coffee production. - June 01, 2014 - Environment for the Americas
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Visit 4 Chicago Schools in Coming Days, Bringing Unique Educational Program to More Than 1,700 Students
More than 1,700 students at four Chicago elementary schools will soon be gaining new insights into science and the history of human flight from the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew. At each school the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. - June 01, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
EnrichAbility and Hampton Country Day Camp Partner for Summer 2014
EnrichAbility, a learning and enrichment program for 18-36 month-old children, today announced a new partnership with East Hampton, N.Y.-based Hampton Country Day Camp (HCDC) to provide learning activities for toddlers not yet old enough for HCDC’s camp program. “We’re excited to... - June 01, 2014 - EnrichAbility
Engineering Chemical Technology Center of Tomsk State University Opens on May 27th
Eduard Galajinsky, president of the Tomsk State University, Leonid Reznikov, deputy governor for Industrial Policy of Tomsk Oblast’, and Andrey Knyazev, center director, opened the Engineering Chemical Technology Center. - May 31, 2014 - Tomsk State University
New Age Training Offers Patient Care Specialist Program
New Age Training is pleased to announce they offer a Patient Care Specialist program to give students the ability to work in the medical field. - May 31, 2014 - New Age Training
Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes
"Room to Breathe", the award winning documentary film about the efficacy of mindfulness in the classroom is now available on iTunes. - May 30, 2014 - Room to Breathe
Former Bronx Prosecutor to Appear at Barnes and Noble to Deliver a Message of Self-Love
Former Bronx prosecutor and children’s book author Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore located in the Bay Plaza mall in the Bronx, on May 31st at 1:00 p.m., to read from her illustrated children’s book, Martina Finds a Shiny Coin (published by... - May 30, 2014 - Martina's Coin Publishing Co.
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Crew Visiting Joliet’s Sanchez Elementary School on June 3 to Present Interactive Educational Program to Students
Sator Sanchez Elementary School, 1101 Harrison Ave., Joliet, Ill., will welcome the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on June 3, and the balloon crew will present an informative educational program designed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The 1,020 students and staff... - May 30, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
R4 Alliance Programs of Excellence Unite to Better Serve Our Veterans
R4 Alliance is a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based Recreation services to Our Military Family. They are focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in Research, education, standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. They believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. - May 29, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Honored by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Dr. Lawrence as one of the honorees for its 38th Annual awards gala. - May 29, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Feng Shui Glossary –The International Feng Shui Guild Releases New Feng Shui Resource and Dictionary – Now on Kindle
The International Feng Shui Guild is proud to announce a new top-rated resource – the Feng Shui Glossary Ebook in Kindle format. Featuring more than 300 of the top Feng Shui words, this incredible resource is available to all readers on-the-go. For experienced professionals and Feng Shui newcomers, the IFSG Feng Shui Glossary includes valuable Feng Shui words and terms common to all perspectives of Feng Shui. - May 29, 2014 - International Feng Shui Guild
Brian Alfaro Funds Education Initiatives in San Antonio
Texas has seen its fair share of wealth as a result of the south Texas Eagle Ford Shale boom in recent years. Many companies acting in this play have become pillars of philanthropy in their communities, sharing the wealth of the Eagle Ford to promote Texas growth. Brian Alfaro is no... - May 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces a New Novel in Its Scarlet Voyage imprint
Paul B. Thompson adds a new young adult novel, "Lost Republic," to his list of published books. He has co-written sixteen novels in the popular Dragonlance series and has authored six books for Enslow Publishers, including two historical fiction novels: "Liberty’s Son and The Devil’s Door." - May 28, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Charlotte North Carolina Schools Retain "No Nit" Policy Despite Recommendations by Major Medical Organizations
There is a trend moving across the country in which schools are dropping their "no nit" school lice policies and even allowing students with live lice to stay in school, following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses. Schools in the Charlotte area have not followed this trend; many retain "no nit" policies. - May 28, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Emantras Takes a New Direction and Moves Its Focus Into Solutions
In order to meet the changing market demands, Emantras has now decided to move its focus towards effective knowledge delivery for higher education and enterprises. - May 26, 2014 - Emantras
The Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition Presents Educate the Educator Program for Financial Literacy in Conjunction with Fidelity Investments and Boston Federal Reserve
The all-volunteer Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, in partnership with Fidelity Investments and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is pleased to offer a content-based teacher training event in the area of personal finance June 25-27. Topics will include Economics and Personal Finances, Spending and Financial Planning, Saving and Investing, Enhancing Your Earning Capacity, Financial Services, Identity Fraud, Manage Credit and Debt and Risk Management and Insurance. There is a nominal fee. - May 24, 2014 - Jump$tart
Charlotte School of Law Partners with Largest Asian-Pacific Law Firm to Train Chinese Lawyers
New partnership with Yingke Law Firm, U.S. Legal, and iLawVentures - May 24, 2014 - Charlotte School of Law
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio is a Roundtable Member in 2014 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been honored as the Academic Trailblazer for his accomplishments in Education and as the Biography of the Month for November, 2014. He was also named Industry Leader of the Year in Education for 2014 and Professional of the Year 2014 in Higher Education-Inorganic Chemistry. Professor Gordon has now been honored as the Global Industry Achiever for 2014. - May 23, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Project Brownstone Establishes “Making a Difference Award”
New York-based non-profit in the education sector has created an annual award to recognize key members of the community, starting with State Assemblyman Keith L. T. Wright. - May 23, 2014 - Project Brownstone
Key to Freedom and Lasting Happiness - Discourse Series
Center for Inner Resources Development North America (CIRD-NA) is delighted to invite you to a discourse series by Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha (Nutan Swamiji) - "Upanishads - Key to Freedom and Lasting Happiness." - May 23, 2014 - Center for Inner Resources Development - NA
uTutor.Me Offers Affordable Homework Help with Maths Online
CrazyForEducation announces a website which provides students with unlimited access to thousands of tutoring videos created by licensed, qualified, and enthusiastic teachers. For a very low subscription price, parents of all income levels can afford homework help for their children. - May 23, 2014 - CrazyForEducation
USA Biology Olympiad 2014 National Finalists
High School Students Selected to Participate in the 12th USA Biology Olympiad Finals at Purdue University - May 23, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
A Trainer Stirs IT Industry
Siva is a seasoned SpringSource, VMware and Mulesoft Certified Trainer with significant experience of 200+ trainings. - May 23, 2014 - SpringPeople Software Private Limited
Chitkara School of Hospitality Students to Meet Michelin-Star Masterchef Host Vikas Khanna
Students of Chitkara School of Hospitality will have a chance to interact with Chef Vikas Khanna of Masterchef fame. Chef Vikas has worked in the United States of America and helped select the finest cooks at the Masterchef series. He has to his credit a book "Hymns from the soil" that... - May 23, 2014 - Chitkara University
Capita Conferences Announce Their Inspecting Children’s Services Conference – 25th June 2014 – Central London
The event will cover all the key issues needed to achieve a successful Ofsted inspection, and how to improve for those already inspected. - May 23, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Richmond Tax Solutions is Excited to Bring Two Local Athletes to the Raiders Game on 6/21 to Tell Their Story of How They Both Went from RVA to the NFL Together
Richmond Tax Solutions is excited to announce that on 6/21/14 at 6pm, Local Athletes Shawn Barber and GeNienne Samuels will be signing autographs at the Richmond Raiders season finale game at the Richmond Coliseum. Shawn Barber, Retired NFL Star who played for the Washington Redskins from '98 to '02 started his journey with Pro-Cheerleader GeNienne Samuels cheering on the sidelines in Richmond, VA. These two star athletes would continue their journey together all the way to the NFL Together. - May 22, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Simran Vedvyas Appointed as Global Youth Ambassador by a World at School Dubai UAE
Every child has a right to education. Yet, around the world 57 million children remain out of primary school. More than half of these children – 31 million – are girls. There are 250 million children in school but not learning. The struggle for education remains a matter of life and... - May 22, 2014 - SynergY
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Crew Plan Visits to Two Darien Schools in Coming Weeks; Will Present Interactive Educational Program
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and its crew will make two stops in Darien, Ill., in May and June to present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The RE/MAX balloon will visit Lace Elementary School, 7414 Cass Ave., on May... - May 22, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Renowned Education-Related Retailers Team Up with AffiliateManager.com to Lead Affiliate Programs
AffiliateManager.com partners up with JourneyEd.com and AcademicSuperstore.com to lead and sustain the growth of the affiliate programs. - May 22, 2014 - AffiliateManager.com
Dr. Madhu Chitkara Invited as Chief Guest at "Scientific and Mathematical Innovations" Exhibition
Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab, was the Chief Guest for a regional-level science exhibition on the theme “Scientific and Mathematical Innovations” inaugurated at Mukat Public School, Rajpura. It featured numerous models on the sub-themes of energy,... - May 22, 2014 - Chitkara University
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Capita Announce Their e-Safety and Online Child Protection Conference
Embed e-safety strategies and share best practice approaches on empowering and educating young people to use the internet and digital technology responsibly and safely. - May 21, 2014 - Capita Conferences
New Jersey School District Piloting BizWorld.org Programs
Edison Township Public Schools implementing BizWorld® in 17 classrooms across three schools. - May 21, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to Participate in Laguna Hills Mobile Hospital Training Center
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sepsis are crucial to improving patient outcomes and saving lives in hospitals. In an effort to reverse a national trend of increasing sepsis rates, Saddleback Memorial is participating in a Sepsis Quality Initiative Program by Medical Simulation... - May 20, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
2014 Universitas 21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems
The Universitas 21 Ranking is the only one in the world to assess national higher education systems, and meets a longstanding need to shift discussion from the ranking of the world's best universities, to the best overall systems in each country. It has been developed as a benchmark for... - May 18, 2014 - Universitas 21
MCP Middle & High School Expands with New Scotts Valley Location: Serving Students in Grades 6-12 from Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County
MCP Middle & High School, Santa Cruz's county's independent non-profit school serving students who learn differently with a college preparatory program, today announced it will move its program to Scotts Valley, Calif., for the Fall 2014 schoolyear. - May 17, 2014 - MCP Middle & High School
Easter Seals Florida Receives $8,200 Donation from Residents of VeronaWalk
Easter Seals Florida received an $8,200 donation from residents of VeronaWalk that will support Easter Seals Camp Lily - summer day programs in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. The residents of... - May 17, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Digital Vidya Launches Another Batch of Digital Marketing Masters Course
Digital Marketing Masters Course is launched by Digital Vidya, country’s leading Digital Marketing Training Company, which is commencing from 16th June, 2014. This course helps all kinds of professionals like Sales & Business Development Professionals, Advertising & Marketing Professionals, Digital Marketing Professionals (like SEO, PPC, etc.), Complete details about the Course are available at http://www.digitalvidya.com/digital-marketing/. - May 17, 2014 - Digital Vidya
RJ Workshop Organized at Chitkara University
It was students exploring their oratory skills on mike during the much happening RJ workshop organized at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. The workshop was termed as Mic On RJ Workshop- Apt place for Right voice with Self Confidence. The workshop was conducted by Mr Pankaj Garg from Chitkara... - May 16, 2014 - Chitkara University
Chitkara Students Design Solar Lounge, Biogas Plant Based on Kitchen Waste
Tech Montrer event witnessed an amazing innovation by final-year electrical engineering students at CUP. Final year students of Electrical Engineering at Chitkara University, Punjab, made projects based on renewable/alternate source of energy and automation etc. Event Tech Montrer was organized... - May 16, 2014 - Chitkara University
Chitkara University Bags First Position at Chandigarh College of Engineering
Team F.A.P. (Force Alliance Power) from Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, secured first position in Gaming Tournament held at Chandigarh College of Engineering Technology’s fest LEXICON 2014. The Winning team comprises Abhinav Loomba, Anuj Modgil, Inderveer Singh, Paanshul Chowdary and... - May 16, 2014 - Chitkara University