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Limited Time Offer: Security Company Thirtyseven4 Releases Educational Tablet Security Program
Advanced Tablet Security protection available at no cost to K12 schools, colleges and universities. Security suite includes Malware detection and removal, content filtering, data theft protection and more. - February 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
"Test Automation using HP Unified Functional Testing 11.5" – Among top 100 Testing Books on Amazon
AdactIn is proud to announce that the book "Test Automation using HP Unified Functional Testing 11.5" is consistently ranked in Top 100 Testing books on Amazon. Test Automation using HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT) 11.5, is the first book released globally on the latest and enhanced... - February 10, 2014 - AdactIn Group Pty Ltd
Lexington Non-Profit Takes Aim and Improving Mental and Physical Well-Being
Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals spilling out of the hospitals and into the streets with mental and physical health education. - February 07, 2014 - Lamplighters of America, Inc.
Atlanta Student Scholarship Foundation Aspires to Raise $20,000 in Scholarships
The Exception Campaign has a full agenda to live up to answer the call of Ambassador Andrew Young in 2014. - February 07, 2014 - The Exception Campaign, Inc.
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and ViewYou Partner to Enhance Internship Placement Process by Utilizing Video Resumes
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is partnering with ViewYou, LLC to provide internship participants the opportunity to fully express their goals and ambitions as professionals through the creation of video resumes and professional profiles. - February 07, 2014 - GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Higher Education Servicing Corporation Announces Destination Success 2014, Free College Forum
Higher Education Servicing Corporation (“HESC”), in collaboration with the Arlington Independent School District and with funding provided by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and approximately 20 local businesses, will hold its 2nd annual... - February 06, 2014 - Higher Education Servicing Corporation
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Hosts 2014 Business Ethics Luncheon
Community and Business Leaders Join High School Students at UNC Asheville to Encourage Ethical Business Practices Among Teens - February 06, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Two GCP Training Chapters Now Ready
Pharma Lessons – Zero Budget has completed two new chapters from its premier free course on Good Clinical Practice. The first two chapters cover the introduction to GCP and informed consent. These are probably the most basic and boring chapters in any GCP training course but they are very... - February 06, 2014 - Pharma Lessons
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell as a Professional of the Year
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his exceptional accomplishments in the field of Econometrics. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
World Map Finder - Multilingual Global Mapping Service
With a wide range of unique features, World Map Finder helps people avoid getting lost, find their destinations quickly and even get an A in their geography class. - January 31, 2014 - World Map Finder
Globally Acclaimed NPTE Training Course in the Heart of Mumbai
Medical Outsourcing Solutions (MOS), a leading worldwide counseling and outsourcing solution to provide the training facilities of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physiotherapist. - January 31, 2014 - Medical Outsourcing Solutions
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon Training Program: Having Fun Going Thirteen Point One
Training for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon doesn’t have to be dull! Join NIFS’ Mini Marathon Training Program so that you can be one of the 35,000 participants who will cross the finish line on May 3, 2014. Training begins at two convenient locations: the National Institute... - January 30, 2014 - NIFS
AAR Partners with Spartan College for Internal Technician Training
AAR Aircraft Services (AAR) announced today an agreement to utilize Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to perform technician training and support in its Oklahoma City facility. Through this agreement Spartan College will provide AAR employees with online and on location technical... - January 30, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
First of 12 Captain Planet School Learning Gardens Opens in Ventura County
The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, has created its first Learning Garden in Ventura County with help from Food for Thought Ojai and Agromin. The garden is at Rio Del Norte Elementary School in... - January 30, 2014 - Agromin
Magikid Releases "Cultural Discovery" App for Kids
Just in time for Chinese New Year, award-winning developer Magikid is debuting their newest kids app, Magikid Nian. It is a new exploration of Chinese New Year celebrations, specially designed for young kids. “We created this app for kids everywhere,” says Magikid CEO Angell Liao. - January 30, 2014 - Magikid
Getting Through the Middle School Years: New Book Helps Parents Guide Their Students to Success
"Succeeding in Middle School" addresses the key issues that parents and guardians of middle school students and the students themselves face. The book provides parents and guardians with strategies and pointers to help them provide the support that their students need to be successful in middle school. - January 28, 2014 - America's Counselor
gloSuite Achieves 2014 Edition Complete Health IT Certification from ICSA Labs
gloStream's gloSuite achieves certification, software is capable of supporting healthcare providers with Stage 1 and Stage 2 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - January 28, 2014 - gloStream
Congressman Neal to Speak at AIC FAFSA Day Event
Parents getting ready to send students off to college next year will benefit from a free financial aid seminar at American International College in Springfield, Mass., Sunday, January 26 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Griswold Theatre. The event, part of the... - January 25, 2014 - American International College
The Chef’s Academy Announces Winter 2014 Commencement Ceremony
Local Culinary Institute to Honor 60 Culinary and Pastry Graduates Jan. 25 - January 25, 2014 - The Chef's Academy
Mrs. Sudha Menon, Principal, North Point School and Mr. Moiz Miyajiwala, Trustee, Anjuman-I-Islam at Making Champs Graduation Event
The first batch of Making CHAMPS Level 1 program completed their curriculum in Dec 2013. The students were awarded medals and certificate in a program held on 18th Jan 2014 at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Vashi. Chief guests for the event were Mrs. Sudha Menon, Principal, North Point School and Mr Moiz... - January 25, 2014 - Making CHAMPS
87% of GMAT Cheat Sheet Users Report Increases in GMAT Scores of at Least 30 Points
The GMAT Cheat Sheet is a type of reviewer for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) that summarizes the math formulas needed for the test in a way that allows its users to complete their reviews faster, easier and more effectively. In a telling survey, a huge majority of GMAT Cheat Sheet users reported that the system dramatically improved their GMAT scores. - January 24, 2014 - GMAT Cheat Sheet
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Dr. Stewart has over 30 years in the education field. He is... - January 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Age Training Offers Quality Education and Training to Compete in a Competitive Market
New Age Training is pleased to announce that an annual report from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams shows that over 90 percent of New Age Training graduates in the Nurse Aide Advance Program and Medical Assistant Program pass their exams on the first attempt. New Age... - January 23, 2014 - New Age Training
Federal Labs, Agencies and Industry Set to Converge in Rockville as 2014 Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer National Meeting Registration Opens
Registration is now open for the 2014 FLC National Meeting. This year's FLC National Meeting will take place from April 21 -23, 2014 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel. Over the course of three days, hundreds of technology transfer professionals, scientists, and other federal and industry members of the FLC community will partake in various education and training courses, an industry day, and panel discussions all designed to advance their tech transfer knowledge and skills. - January 22, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
From Education to Employment: Supporting the NEET Population by Capita Conferences - 27th March 2014, Central London
With more than one million 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training, and the economy beginning to recover, now is the time to ensure that young people are supported to find employment and realise their potential. - January 22, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences' Raising School Standards in Wales Event Announced - 17th March, Cardiff
This National Raising School Standards in Wales Conference comes at a crucial time to prepare delegates for impending curriculum and qualification changes whilst implementing the Literacy and Numeracy Framework. - January 22, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Speaking Latino Creates a Booklet of Free Resources to Learn Spanish
Speaking Latino, a website dedicated to learning Spanish and Spanish slang, has created a booklet for people that want to learn Spanish and don’t know where to start. The booklet shares the best online tools to learn Spanish for free. The booklet called The Only 6 Tools You Need to Learn... - January 21, 2014 - Speaking Latino
Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. of Staten Island, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Thelma Allen Stich, PH.D., R.N. Dr. Stich has over 33 years... - January 18, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hutto ISD Students to Choose2Matter
Hutto students and staff will work with the team at Choose2Matter to develop an action plan to solve a societal problem that breaks their hearts. The goal is to create an authentic, social entrepreneurship learning experience for students, in which they learn skills relevant to the modern world. - January 17, 2014 - Choose2Matter
Preschool Children Plant Tree for Tu B'Shvat
On Tuesday, January 13th students at Ganeinu – Early Childhood Development Center posted a very special certificate at their butterfly garden with great pride – certification from the North American Butterfly Association. Each week, students carefully tend to their garden which boasts... - January 17, 2014 - Ganeinu - Early Childhood Development Center
WOU's Industry-Relevant Programmes Enhance Your Career Development
Wawasan Open University offers Open Distance Learning and On Campus Learning Full-time programmes. - January 17, 2014 - Wawasan Open University
Autism Learning Games: Camp Discovery App Utilizes Technology to Revolutionize Learning for Children with Autism
The educational, evidence-based app helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) overcome deficits by learning new skills. - January 17, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
E-Business Predictions 2014 from the Creator of the Certificate in Online Business
The creator of globally recognised "Certificate in Online Business" qualifications has delivered her predictions for E-Business in 2014. Deborah Collier who has taught and advised leaders from blue-chip organisations, governments and SMEs around the globe delivers valuable and promising insights for the year ahead. - January 16, 2014 - Echo E-Business
Become a Certified Baseball Umpire
2014 Massachusetts Baseball Umpire Association (MBUA) Patching Clinic - January 16, 2014 - Greater Lowell Baseball Umpires Association
Girls Aim Higher Joins America's Promise Alliance
Aim Higher Enterprises’- Girls Aim Higher Program Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - January 16, 2014 - Aim Higher Enterprises
Long Island Regents Prep Announces SAT Crash Courses
One-Day Review Classes at Farmingdale State College Help Students Prepare for the SAT Exams. - January 15, 2014 - Long Island Regents Prep
Read 2 Me Toddlers Now Available on Windows Store
Cogitate Inc. today announced the release of the “Read 2 Me Toddlers” App, which is now available as a free download on the Windows Store. The “Read 2 Me” app will entertain and educate little readers with a library of awesome children’s stories about different aspects of the world in which they live. Each title offers entertainment and education with the “autoplay” and “read to me” modes. - January 14, 2014 - Cogitate Inc
Using Funds4Books & eBooks to Build eBook Collections
Mackin's Funds4Books & eBooks online donation program allows schools and libraries to use 100% of funds to purchase eBooks, books, and other literacy and curriculum resources. - January 11, 2014 - Mackin
English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series
"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country in Green Bay, WI
The Native Learning Center (NLC), a Seminole Tribe of Florida program dedicated to the development of cultural and quality of life skills for all Native and Indigenous people, is pleased to present its Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country hosted by the Radisson Hotel... - January 10, 2014 - Native Learning Center
Educators Must Have Access to Relevant Training and Tools
African EduWeek 2014 returns to Johannesburg as matric results continue to raise questions. "Our educators are the most central element in improving the education system, and they must have access to relevant training to develop and equip their learners with the tools required to succeed in professional and further education environments." This is according to Tanya Jackman, event director of the annual African EduWeek. - January 10, 2014 - African Education Week
The William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry to US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Natasha Trethewey US Poet Laureate, in recognition of her talent as a poet and her work to promote poetry as an art form to American audiences. It carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a chap book by Ms. Trethewey, "Congregation," scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - The William Meredith Foundation
Meeting the New Standards for English Conference - by Capita Conferences, 27th February, Central London
This event provides an update on Ofsted's increased focus on literacy in school inspections and wider reforms to the national curriculum, as part of the Government's continued commitment to improving national standards. - January 09, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Startup Reinvents How We do Math
Pencils, papers and calculators have been math classroom staples for 30 years, but FastFig aims to change that forever. The web-based software company calls itself “The Word Processor for Math” making it easy for students and teachers to type and solve math problems. Founder Brian... - January 08, 2014 - FastFig
BMV Approved Driver Safety Program Now Available on Smartphones and Tablets
A new app allows Indiana drivers to complete a driver safety program from their mobile devices. - January 08, 2014 - Indiana Online Driver Improvement, Inc.
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been named Biography of the Year in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic... - January 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Child Protection in the Digital Environment - a Conference by Capita Conferences - 26-27th February 2014, London
With the new ICT curriculum launching in 2014 and e-safety provision now part of Ofsted’s inspection framework, this is an opportunity to take away practical and transferable advice from leaders in e-safety on educating and empowering parents to help children understand potential dangers. - January 08, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Meeting the New Standards for English Conference - 24th March 2014
Capita’s Meeting the New Standards for English Conference will enable you to explore how schools have delivered outstanding teaching and learning in English, and excelled in areas emphasised in the new curriculum. - January 05, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Children Missing Education Conference - 19th March 2014
In this conference, delegates will gain strategic and practical guidance on meeting the criteria of the new joint inspection framework for multi-agency arrangements for the protection of children. - January 04, 2014 - Capita Conferences