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Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Promotes Observance of Financial Literacy Month
Youth Nonprofit Partners with Community and Business Leaders to Help More Than 2,000 Students Achieve Economic Success - April 30, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Presents Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s First Scholarship
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director, Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, and NVBCC Scholarship Committee Chair, presents first annual NVBCC scholarship to TC Williams High School Student Amen Hailegiorgis. - April 27, 2014 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
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SIIA Honors Industry Veterans with Lifetime Achievement Award and Ed Tech Impact Award
Co-founder of SkillsBank Corporation and Impact Education, principal of CollinsConsults to be honored with prestigious industry awards at premiere education industry event. - April 26, 2014 - SIIA
PDFSB.net - The Fastest Growing eBooks Catalog Online
Launched merely 3 months ago, PDFSB.net has emerged as the leading and quickest growing ebooks catalog that provides its visitors with advanced search ability that makes their search easier and more convenient. - April 25, 2014 - RteamKz
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. of Stoughton, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Dr. Gosule is the Connection Peer Facilitator at the National... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
SIIA Innovation Incubator Program Announces 2014 Finalists
Ten education technology innovators to be featured at the 2014 Education Industry Summit. - April 24, 2014 - SIIA
Discover the Best Singapore Math® Strategies: Singapore Math® Seminar in Norwalk, CT on June 26 & 27
The Singapore Math® seminar is designed for teachers and administrators to gain an in-depth understanding of the highly effective Singapore Math teaching strategies. Many of these strategies can be easily incorporated or integrated into already existing elementary and middle school mathematics programs. - April 24, 2014 - East West Math LLC
CWNP's Authorized Learning Classes Approved by BICSI as Continued Education Credit
IT Certification Company Has Its Authorized Learning Classes Accepted by International Professional Association That Supports Advancing the Industry - April 24, 2014 - Certified Wireless Network Professionals
Super-Early-Bird Registration Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Entrepreneurship Conference
The 12th annual conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will take place in Phoenix, October 12-15. Super-early-bird registration is now open offering 2013 prices. - April 22, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Institute of Whole Health Announces Its Educational Partnership with WellPeople, Pioneers of the Wellness Inventory Program
NIWH and WellPeople, the first whole-person health and wellness trainings in the U.S., have collaborated to integrate their remarkable programs for NIWH's health and wellness professional learners. - April 21, 2014 - National Institute of Whole Health
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg to Empower Teachers with Practical Expo and Workshops
Thousands of teachers and education experts will gather for the annual African EduWeek from 10-11 July in Johannesburg for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers. Says African EduWeek event director Tanya Jackman:... - April 21, 2014 - African Education Week
Classic Holidays Inspires Career Paths for Local High School Students
Gold Coast-based Resort and Club Management company, Classic Holidays, has commenced a second year of its successful ‘Work Inspiration’ program with local high school students. Students from Helensvale High School participated in the program at Classic Holidays in April, which combines... - April 20, 2014 - Classic Holidays
New Home School Support Group Formed
BASH is a homeschool group that was formed to serve homeschool families in south San Antonio and surrounding areas. - April 19, 2014 - BASH Homeschool
Easter Seals Florida Announces Summer Programs for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities
Easter Seals Florida will offer Camp Lily - summer day programs in Fort Myers and Naples that combine recreation and learning for children with autism spectrum disorders ages 5-22. - April 19, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Las Vegas and Henderson Massage Envy Spas Support Area Teachers, Staff
Event Recognizes CCSD’s Education Services Division - April 19, 2014 - Massage Envy Las Vegas
AJMLS to Host the 2014 Youth and the Law Summit
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), is proud to announce the Seventh Annual Youth and the Law Summit. - April 19, 2014 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Organization Equips, Empowers, and Educates Youth About Financial Literacy Through Day Camp
Mindset Matters Inc. brings Camp Millionaire to DFW Youth. - April 18, 2014 - LcPurcy Enterprises Inc.
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. She was named Professional of the Year 2013 and 2014 in Educational Programs. She has also been honored as Biography of the Month of October 2014. - April 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course in Venous Disease is presented for the benefit of fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 17, 2014 - American Venous Forum
"Given Our Chance" Wins Remi Award at Houston Worldfest
Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International win a Remi Award at the 47th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival for their documentary "Given Our Chance." - April 16, 2014 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Stephen Katsinas Has Been Named a Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2014 Round Table
Stephen Katsinas, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has recently been recognized as a 2014 Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. - April 15, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Challenge to Put "How to Read a Poem" on a Teacher’s Desk in Every State
T.S. Poetry Press wants National Poetry Month to go the extra mile this year and actually change the way poetry is taught and experienced. It has issued a challenge to the ordinary person, to give a copy of 'How to Read a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem “Introduction to Poetry”' to a local English teacher—with the goal of changing what many teachers and students experience as the “grim art of poetry teaching” to the “delightful art of poetry teaching." - April 14, 2014 - T. S. Poetry Press
Science Experiments for Kids on iPad - Learn Science - App for Kids
Okiwibook introduces its updated version of Small Experiments 3.0 for the iPad. the app helps children discover science at home. All the experiments are explained step by step with video. Learn themes like physics, biology, and chemistry. Science experiments are the best way to learn and have fun at the same time. It is a fun way to discover the world. Small Experiments has reached the #1 Educational app in 6 countries and the #100 Overall app in 9 countries. - April 12, 2014 - Okiwibook
Sylvia J. Cocca, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Industry Leader of the Month
Sylvia J. Cocca from Wynantskill, New York has previously been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Professional of the Year 2013 for her accomplishments in the field of Higher Education Administration and as the Professional of the Year in Higher Education for 2014. Most recently, she has been honored as the Industry Leader of the Month in Higher Education for December 2013. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Funny Animal App Provides Language Learning and Spatial Reasoning Practice for Children
Created by Sanet Soft, Funny Animals is a free educational app to enhance children's spatial reasoning -- an object's relationship to other objects and environment -- and language skills. The app features 3 different modes to lead the child through an interactive environment filled with animals and... - April 11, 2014 - Sanet Soft
University of Texas at Austin and Gretchen Cook-Anderson Honored with Diversity Abroad’s Excellence in Diversifying International Education Award
During the Second Annual Diversity Abroad Conference, the University of Texas at Austin and Gretchen Cook-Anderson were awarded the Excellence in Diversifying International Education Award (EDIE) for their contributions to increase access and foster diversity and inclusion in international... - April 11, 2014 - Diversity Abroad
Raising Standards in English - Preparing for the New Curriculum Conference Announced by Capita Conferences
This national Raising Standards in English Conference is ideally timed to provide guidance on ensuring progress in English during this period of transition. - April 11, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Shaping the Role of the Local Authority in Education Conference Announced by Capita Conferences - 16th June
This important event comes at a critical time for local authorities facing the challenge of reinventing their role in an increasingly autonomous education system. - April 11, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Dissertation Network Offering Free Educational Crowdfunding Campaigns
Dissertation Network launches the world’s first educational crowdfunding, career search and professional development site with free campaigns. - April 11, 2014 - Dissertation Network
Security Advisory: (Heartbleed) Announcement Brings Real-Time Increased Phishing Risks Due to the OpenSSL Vulnerability, Cautions Antivirus Firm Thirtyseven4
Thirtyseven4 recommends four simple steps to avoid falling victim to probable Heartbleed geared phishing attacks - April 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio was a Roundtable Member in 2013 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He has been honored with the distinction of being named Academic Trailblazer for his distinguished accomplishments in Education and he has been named as the Biography of the Month for November, 2014. He was also named America’s Registry's Industry Leader of the Year in Education for 2014. Most recently, he has been inducted into the America’s Registry Roundtable for 2014. - April 10, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Season Three of "STEM Journals" TV Series, Starring Geoff Notkin, Starts Sunday, April 13
"STEM Journals," an award-winning educational TV series produced by Cox Creative Studios, is gearing up for the exciting launch of its third season this Sunday, April 13, 2014. The program airs each Sunday at 7 p.m. on Cox channels 7/1007 in Arizona and is streamed worldwide at http://www. - April 10, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Darlene Faye Olson
Darlene Faye Olson, of Hastings, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interpersonal Skills/Education. - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
EDU Niche Unveils Interactive Website for Online English Tutoring at Affordable Rates
EduNiche.com Helps Students Improve Written and Spoken English Skills via Online English Homework Help by Trained Tutors. - April 09, 2014 - EDU Niche
OLP Announces New Litigation Support Certification Exam
The Organization of Legal Professionals, an industry group that includes some of the most respected legal technology thought leaders announces it launched its Litigation Support Certification Exam developed with Pearson Learning Solutions. It establishes a standard to recognize an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in complex legal technology. - April 09, 2014 - Organization of Legal Professionals
Upcoming School Funding Reform Conference by Capita Conferences – 22nd May, Manchester
This national School Funding Reform Conference brings essential policy guidance alongside expert practitioner perspectives on creating sustainable, pupil-led, local funding systems. - April 09, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Implementing the Pupil Premium Conference, Capita conferences
A One Day National Conference, Implementing the Pupil Premium, Monday 19th May 2014 – Central London Greater scrutiny from Ofsted makes it essential to choose interventions that clearly demonstrate their impact of raising attainment of disadvantaged pupils. With keynotes from the Department... - April 09, 2014 - Capita Conferences
MCS Announces Industry-Specific Employment Summit Panel 4/10 at FAME Renaissance
MCS and the Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Network announce their inaugural Summit Panel entitled ‘New Millennium-Right Approach-Right People-Right Job’, to be held April 10, 2014 at 9:00 am at FAME Renaissance. The panel will bring together major employers in the... - April 08, 2014 - MCS
Powerful Event Making an Even Greater Impact on Future Generations
At the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Annual Awards, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence reaffirms his ongoing commitment to mentor young African-American males. - April 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
CADVA Honoring U.S. Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - D. Brent Hardt
U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) will be recognizing US Ambassador, D. Brent Hardt for his engagement on Women’s Issues and his dedication on focusing on Combating Domestic Violence in Guyana. Ambassador Hardt was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on August 18th, 2011 and will be completing his 3 year tour of duty in July. Ceremony is on April 10, 2014 at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. - April 07, 2014 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Empower and Uplift Your Child Dr. Vasquez’s Chapter Books Encourage Healthy Self-Identity in Your Child
An integral part of building self-esteem is embedding deep-seated empowerment within our children. Diversity awareness is another key factor that teaches our children how to respect similarities and differences of others. By doing so, perhaps we can decrease the devastating statistics of bullying behaviors in our nation’s schools and communities. - April 07, 2014 - Books That Sow: Strength, Character & Diversity, DBA
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Selected as Global Industry Achiever by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been selected as a Global Industry Achiever by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to Higher Education, Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry. - April 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Storage Made Easy Announces New Cloud Content Search Connector and Veritext as an Early Adopter of the Technology
Storage Made Easy today announced a new enterprise cloud content search connector whilst announcing that VeritextCorp., the industry-leading court reporting and deposition services company, as an enterprise user of the solution. - April 03, 2014 - Storage Made Easy
Renee M. Russell Selected as Professional of the Year in Career Development
Renee M. Russell, of New Westminster, British Columbia, has been selected as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who in recognition of her leadership, performance and achievement in Career Development. - April 03, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Renee M. Russell as a Round Table Member
Renee M. Russell, of New Westminster, British Columbia, has recently been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - April 03, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ignov8 Unveils Financial Literacy Initiative
In conjunction with Financial Literacy month in the US, Ignov8, an Educational Technology start-up, unveiled their first major project; Freedom Quest, a game to make financial literacy fun and engaging. - April 03, 2014 - Ignov8
San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant
Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Educational Programs. - April 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who