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Travel the World without Ever Leaving Your Home by Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student for the 2014/2015 School Year
Foreign exchange students from a variety of countries are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. for the 2014/2015 school year, and they are looking forward to meeting their American host families. - May 16, 2014 - OCEAN
SIIA Announces 2014 CODiE Award Winners in Education
Thirty-one Innovative Products Recognized for Industry Excellence - May 16, 2014 - SIIA
Pasadena Student Receives Future Engineer Scholarship
Aydan Delgado, a senior at Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena, TX, will be attending the University of Houston as a Chemical Engineering major. The smart and driven young man, was awarded with the 2014 Future Engineer Scholarship from H&M Industrial EPC at the Scholarship Ceremony held... - May 16, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
CommLab India Celebrates 14th Annual Day
Commlab India LLP, a leading total eLearning solutions company that provides its services to more than 100 organizations worldwide, celebrated its 14th annual day on 26, April 2014 at Leonia Resorts, Hyderabad. - May 16, 2014 - CommLab India
National e-Learning Landscape Survey Shows Use of Online Learning is a Growing Trend at Community Colleges
Study from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship and HP reveals benefits of e-learning, including support for student completion. - May 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
New Online Training for Building Partnerships in Support of Tribal Youth
Native professionals who require development opportunities have a new source for training without traveling. Indian Country Training Institute (ICTI), a subsidiary of Native owned and operated Lamar Associates, is rolling out a number of new online courses at OJJDP's Online University, suitable for... - May 15, 2014 - Lamar Associates
Marilyn A. Sebro Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn A. Sebro of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Marilyn A. Sebro Ms. Sebro is a Lead Teacher with the New York City Department of Education in... - May 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Center for Excellence in Education Welcomed Members of Congress and Celebrated its Programs & Alumni
CEE Featured Research Science Institute (RSI) AAAS Science & Technology Fellow and USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Two-Time Gold Medalist - May 15, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Chitkara Business School Faculty Bagged Business Simulation Winner Award
Dr Kiran Mehta and Dr Renuka Sharma, Faculty of Chitkara Business School, attended Faculty Development Programme (FDP), on CAPSTONE@ Business Simulation organized by the CAPSIM@ Management Simulation, Inc., (Founded in 1985), USA at BIMTECH, Noida. CBS faculty got Business Simulation Winner award... - May 15, 2014 - Chitkara University
SIIA Announces Innovation Incubator Award Winners
Innovation Incubator Winners Recognized at Industry Event - May 15, 2014 - SIIA
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Crew to Visit Washington Elementary in Sterling on May 22
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Washington Elementary School, 815 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, Ill., on May 22. That morning the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The program will begin... - May 15, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon and Crew to Present Interactive Educational Experience to Students of Moline's Ericsson Elementary on May 22
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon makes a stop in Moline on May 22 to visit Ericsson Elementary School, 335 5th Ave., Moline, Ill., where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The program will begin... - May 15, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Real Estate Seminar Booms, Busts and Beyond is All Set for Tampa, FL
Cash Flow Depot, an online real estate investor training company, announces the real estate seminar entitled, “Booms, Busts and Beyond.” This seminar will talk about new strategies for building cash flow whether there’s inflation, deflation or a meltdown. - May 15, 2014 - Cash Flow Depot
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Boot Camp for Educators - August 2014
CyberSecurity Academy today announced open enrollment for a twelve day boot camp designed for educators that will be running August 18 through 29 2014. The twelve days of training will consist of the official Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator curriculum, as well... - May 14, 2014 - CyberSecurity Academy
Wake Education Partnership Receives Donation from City Barbeque
Restaurant Donates $4,521 to Local Nonprofit - May 14, 2014 - Wake Education
ITExpertWebinars' Free Webinar Titled "Begin a Career in Information Technology (IT)"
ITExpertWebinars are here to help provide their clients with the guidance and know-how they need to succeed in the field of Information Technology. - May 13, 2014 - ITExpertwebinars.com
Bangalore-Based Startup Butterfly Innovations Set to Launch an Interaction Platform for Colleges in India
Butterfly Innovations is a user centered, research oriented education technology company. Its founding team members have worked with The World Bank, Manipal Global, DreamIn, NDTV and Inc., among others. - May 12, 2014 - Butterfly Innovations
Digital Vidya Announces New Batch of Digital Marketing Masters Course
Digital Vidya, Asia’s leading Digital Marketing Training Company announces new batch of Digital Marketing Masters Course, starting from 7th June, 2014. This masters course helps in developing an understanding in Digital Marketing for all kinds of professionals such as Sales & Business Development Professionals, Advertising & Marketing Professionals, Digital Marketing Professionals (like SEO, PPC, etc.), Entrepreneurs and even students who are interested in building a career in Digital Marketing. - May 11, 2014 - Digital Vidya
Bushwise Guides Nature Lovers to a Far Reaching Career in the South African Bush
Bushwise, a leading professional training provider in the safari industry, launches far-reaching careers for young nature lovers across South Africa and the world. - May 10, 2014 - Bushwise
SABC Education Partners with Career Indaba and African EduWeek
“A partnership with SABC Education has been a long time ambition for us as this takes our education events, Career Indaba and African EduWeek, to a whole new level and will enable us to reach the hearts and minds of learners, students and teachers everywhere,” says Tanya Jackman, event... - May 10, 2014 - African Education Week
SIIA Education Industry Summit 2014 to be Streamed Live
Innovation Incubator Presentations and Awards, CODiE Awards to be Viewed Worldwide - May 10, 2014 - SIIA
Enter the Dragon – Orange County Wing Chun School Offers New Beginners Course
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, is offering a new Intro to Wing Chun course. The course runs May 19th through June 11th to be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. This course will be held at the Dana Point school, not their Irvine location. - May 09, 2014 - The Dragon Institute
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Offer an Exciting, Interactive Educational Experience to Students at St. Elizabeth Elementary in Bronzeville on May 13
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon visits St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School, 4052 S. Wabash Ave., in the Bronzeville community of Chicago on May 13. That morning the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern... - May 09, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Brent L. Wright Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brent L. Wright of Claysburg, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Brent L. Wright Mr. Wright has 15 years experience in the education field. He is the... - May 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coles Language Academy in South Chicago Will Welcome RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on May 9 for Exciting, Interactive Educational Experience
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon visits Edward Coles Language Academy, 8441 S. Yates Blvd., in the South Chicago community of Chicago on May 9. The balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The 200... - May 08, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Texas Schools Receive $520,000 from Texas Trust Just by Using a Debit Card
From August 2011 through the end of March 2014, schools in the Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Athens school districts received $520,213 from Texas Trust Credit Union. - May 08, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Idox Expands Its Open 4 Training & Development Community
Idox is pleased to announce another investment in its Open 4 Training & Development funding portal, supporting UK staff in recognising their lifelong learning and skills development needs. - May 08, 2014 - IDOX
Intel Partners with African EduWeek as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor
“Integrating technology into teaching and learning has the potential to enable equal access to quality education resources,” says Andre Christian, Education Business Development Manager at Intel. “If we want all the children of South Africa to have access to quality education, it... - May 07, 2014 - African Education Week
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Will Offer Students at Johnson Elementary in Rockford an Exciting, Interactive Educational Experience on May 17
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon visits Maud E. Johnson Elementary School, 3805 Rural St., Rockford, Ill., May 17 where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. This is the second consecutive year that... - May 07, 2014 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Health Career Institute Moves to the Next Level with New Key Leaders
Health Care Institute announces new COO/President and new Director of EMS. Stephen V. Iacullo, JD is announced as the new COO/President of HCI and Brent Braunworth is announced the new Director of EMS at HCI. - May 05, 2014 - Health Career Institute
Finding Ability in Learning Disability: Miss Atlantic States International Joins Forces with Learning Ally
Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField, has joined forces with Learning Ally, a national nonprofit organization serving over 300,000 children and adults across the U.S. who have visual, learning, and reading-based disabilities like dyslexia. DeField, a trial attorney, advocate, and... - May 05, 2014 - Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField
Listo Language Services Now Offers Command Spanish Programs
Listo Language Services is now a Licensed Official Registered Provider of Command Spanish programs. The programs are all non-grammar based methods of learning Spanish for adults in various occupations. No previous Spanish experience is necessary to enroll in Command Spanish courses. - May 04, 2014 - Listo Language Services
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Scribendi.com Podcasts Offer Professional Writing and Grammar Tips
Students and business professionals benefit from this free online service. - May 03, 2014 - Scribendi
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Academics in a Box Announces Name Change of Its Signature STEM-Based Subscription Service
The "Einstein in a Box" product will now be called "Groovy Lab in a Box" - May 03, 2014 - Academics in a Box Inc
Round Top Music Festival
The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 44th Round Top Music Festival on June 7th to July 12th in Round Top, Texas (248 Jaster Road). Founded by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Music Festival annually selects 95 students (from over 500 applicants) who study with distinguished faculty and perform in the Texas Festival Orchestra. Master classes and rehearsals are open to the public. - May 02, 2014 - Round Top Festival Institute
Dr. Amit Sarkar Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Amit Sarkar of Westwood, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of fine arts, music and education. About Dr. Amit Sarkar With over 50 years experience, Dr. Sarkar is an... - May 02, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
ninthd Signed Agreement with Carnegie Mellon University for Pakistan
The world’s leading global research institution, iCarnegie Global Learning, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, has signed an agreement with ninthd (9th D). In order to offer international certifications to fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, employees, employers, businessmen and... - May 02, 2014 - ninthd
2nd Annual Singapore Math® & Lesson Study Summer Institute in Briarcliff, NY on August 25-26, 2014
The focus of the Singapore Math® and Lesson Study Summer Institute is to help K-8 teachers to gain the mathematical content knowledge in order to teach Singapore Math effectively. - May 01, 2014 - East West Math LLC
Capita Announce Details of Their Improving Primary Literacy and Numeracy Conference
With the Department for Education proposing to raise the baseline targets for literacy and numeracy standards, as well as the introduction of the new curriculum this September, there has never been a more important time to review current practice. - May 01, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Latest Implementing the Pupil Premium Conference
Pupil premium funding is increasing year on year. With greater scrutiny from Ofsted on how the money is spent, it is essential to choose the right interventions and demonstrate their impact on raising attainment of disadvantaged pupils, or risk being judged inadequate at inspection. - May 01, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Implementing the New National Qualifications Conference
The roll out of the New Nationals, Highers and Advanced Highers is underway and continues until 2016. This conference provides you with advice and guidance on the new National Qualifications (NQ) and ways to support the transition. - May 01, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their E-Safety in Northern Ireland Conference
The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) and the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command are calling for a national and international joined up approach to improving the regulation and education of internet use. The conference provides important guidance on protecting children and young people using the internet and social media and tackling problems of online bullying. - May 01, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida
Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC
Meteorite Expert Geoff Notkin Speaking at Two Major Space Conferences in May
California is home to two of the biggest and best space-themed conferences in the country, and world-renowned meteorite expert Geoff Notkin has been asked to speak at both of them this May. An author, adventurer, and award-winning television show host, Notkin is best known as star of the... - April 30, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Symbaloo Introduces Dedicated EDU Version for UK Classrooms
Symbaloo, the cloud-based resource management system, has opened a new base in the United Kingdom. With success in the United States, Spain and the Netherlands, the company is ready to work on expanding growth in England. - April 30, 2014 - SymbalooEDU
Raising the Participation Age by Capita Conferences
A One Day National Conference Raising the Participation Age Thursday, 10th July 2014 – Central London As preparations continue for the extension of the participation age to 18 in 2015, now is the ideal time for stakeholders to come together and share existing best practice and ways forward. - April 30, 2014 - Capita Conferences