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One Senior Executive Director of Thirty-One Gifts to Award a $500 Shopping Spree to Teacher
On November 11, 2013, Courtney Hawkins, SED of Thirty-One Gifts is opened teacher nominations for a Thanks for Giving drawing to win a $500 shopping spree. Nominations are being accepted on Facebook. - November 20, 2013 - Thirty-One Gifts
Special Educational Needs – a Capita Conference Taking Place on the 20th January 2014
This conference brings together leading schools, local authorities and individuals working on key areas including: introducing a single education, health and care plan, using the pupil premium to improve outcomes for students and designing and delivering the Local Offer alongside schools and colleges - November 20, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Finding the Right Education for a Successful Feng Shui Career - the International Feng Shui Guild Announces a New Feng Shui School Directory
The International Feng Shui Guild is proud to announce a new and improved Feng Shui School Directory – making it easier than ever before for prospective students to find Feng Shui training and certification programs as well as related disciplines. With a new program-based directory, those looking for quality education can directly link to some of the top Feng Shui schools around the world. - November 19, 2013 - International Feng Shui Guild
Director of IvySelect College Consulting Quoted on Early Admission Trends
Michael Goran, Director of IvySelect College Consulting, shares early admission insights with Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Northwestern University newspapers. - November 18, 2013 - IvySelect College Consulting
Australian "Play and Learn Education" Launches First Educational App for Children
Superhero Sight Words is an educational app that helps children learn and practice reading the most common sight words in an interactive, fun and exciting new way. Sight words are ones that cannot be easily sounded out and need to be recognised. - November 18, 2013 - Play and Learn Education
Early Application Deadline for 2013 SPI Study Abroad Programs is December 15th
Leading quality provider of study abroad programs for high school students announces its early deadline for 2013 summer program applicants. - November 16, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Online Petition Used by Worried Parents to Save Their After School Program in San Andreas, CA That the School District is Closing
Holiday Plans Put on Hold by Families to Save Their Program - November 16, 2013 - Nancy Vicknair
Meet AdmitLink: An Admissions Consulting Firm with a Unique Mission
AdmitLink is working to close the higher education gap, offering admissions consulting to individual students and to nonprofit organizations already working with high school students. - November 15, 2013 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
ClickN KIDS Announces First Children’s Tablet with Award Winning Looney Tunes™ Phonics Program
Award-winning educational content provider ClickN KIDS launches tablet tailored to children & parents. - November 15, 2013 - ClickN KIDS
Free Service from IAM Cloud to Drive Academic Adoption of Microsoft’s Student Advantage Program
IAM Cloud launches free service to help academic institutions accelerate implementation of Microsoft’s Student Advantage Program. - November 13, 2013 - IAM Cloud
The Auction School of Technology is Now Offering Online CE Classes for Georgia Auctioneers
Continued Education classes are now offered online to Georgia auctioneers seeking to renew their license. - November 11, 2013 - Auction School of Technology
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
SPI Study Abroad Launches Brand-New Website
SPI’s new and improved website features exciting content, pictures, videos and original blog posts. - November 10, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Lifting the "Fog" Around Sponsorship
A new video from the Irish Academy of Public Relations clarifies exactly what is involved in putting together a sponsorship deal. The video aims to lift the "fog" of confusion about sponsorship, patronage and charity and bring some clarity to the decision making process. It is free to view on YouTube http://youtu.be/T_a2oD0b4Xs. - November 10, 2013 - The Irish Academy
IBT Offers Professionals Specialized Supervisor Training to Meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Requirements
The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) will host a training on Nov. 11, 2013, in Marina Del Rey, Calif., to teach professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure effective supervision of individuals who are pursuing certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). - November 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Vet2Tech Announces Veteran Scholarship Challenge
Vet2Tech will be awarding five lucky veterans in the Chicagoland area full scholarships for online commercial food equipment technician training to help them re-enter the job market. - November 08, 2013 - Vet2Tech
One World School Announces New Partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone)
The One World School LLC of East Moline, IL is thrilled to announce a new partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone), beginning October 10, 2013. INTEL has chosen the One World School to be one of its content providers of online courses for their new Education Portal, opening to... - November 08, 2013 - One World School
A Tuition Revolution for Singaporeans: Opening of I Love Learning Achievement Center
I Love Learning Achievement Center will be officially opening on 2 Dec 2013 at the new mall beside Jurong East MRT Station, Westgate. I Love Learning Achievement Center offers 2 kinds of programs (on going lessons) and 2 types of workshops (short classes) for children aged 9 to 12. Aimed at... - November 08, 2013 - I Love Learning Pte. Ltd.
Drug-Free South Hits Entire County with the Truth About Drugs
Drug-Free South has a message for all students, and this past week, they took that message to every student in Lake County, Tennessee. - November 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Launches Its Italian Christmas Course in Milan
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci – Italian language school in Milan - offers a special Italian Christmas course specifically designed for seniors who are looking for a unique opportunity to experience the pre-Christmas season and traditions in Italy and improve their Italian language skills. - November 07, 2013 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Awards Ceremony, Appearances, "Ancient Aliens" Highlight Eventful November for Science Celebrity Geoff Notkin
An awards banquet, a trio of appearances, and an episode of "Ancient Aliens" are all on the agenda for popular science personality Geoff Notkin this month. Notkin is an award-winning author, adventure seeker, meteorite expert, and host of two television series: Science Channel’s... - November 06, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Norfolk Academy Brings Youth Advocate Wes Moore to Hampton Roads
On Sunday, November 17th, youth advocate and New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore will address a sold-out crowd in Norfolk Academy’s S.C. Johnson Theater. Moore will speak about the transformative power of education. The event is open to the public, but tickets are required. Wes Moore... - November 06, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
NetSupport School Once Again Saluted by Tech & Learning Magazine as Awards of Excellence Winners
Education software specialist NetSupport is delighted to announce its latest update to the leading classroom management and instruction tool, NetSupport School, was selected as Best Upgraded Product in the Tech & Learning Magazines’ 31st Annual Awards Of Excellence. - November 06, 2013 - NetSupport
New Thriller Novel to be Released Tomorrow
"The Deadliest Game" was written by Hal Ross, President of RP Toys, and will be released tomorrow, Nov 6, 2013. - November 05, 2013 - Creative Bube Tube
A Graduation to Remember
The HomeScholar released ebook about the how to make your homeschool graduation memorable with celebration. - November 04, 2013 - The HomeScholar
The Addictions Coach Announced the Launch of the Addictions Academy
Classes and CEU's for Recovery Coaching, Intervention and continuing education available. - November 03, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
The Colorado Mutual UFO Network Proudly Presents Ufologist, Grant Cameron, to Its Monthly Speaker Series. Grant Will Speak About UFOs, Consciousness, and Reality.
The Colorado chapter of the Mutual UFO Network continues to present speakers to help educate the general public on the investigation and scientific study of the UFO phenomenon. UFO researcher and author, Grant Cameron, will be lecturing on Saturday, Nov, 16th at 2pm on the Auraria Campus at the Tivoli Student Union Center, Sigi’s Cabaret, 900 Auraria Pkwy in Denver. Mr. Cameron, looks into the vast amount of evidence that has been accumulated by interactions with non-human entities. - November 03, 2013 - COMUFON
Capita Conferences Announce School Funding Reform Conference
With the new National Funding Formula due to be introduced from 2015, Capita Conferences National School Funding Reform Conference is ideally timed to prepare you for the changes ahead. With input from the Department for Education and Education Funding Agency, this event will shine a spotlight on local authorities’ renewed flexibility over targeting resources to meet local needs, and offer a valuable insight into making a successful transition to a simplified, pupil-led local funding system. - November 03, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Brianna Borsheim Chosen for Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC
Brianna Borsheim, a Senior at Clay High School of Green Cove Springs has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC on February 14-16, 2014. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical... - November 02, 2013 - Borsheim Family
easyuni.com: Asia’s Largest Education Portal Awarded the Special Jury Award at Cradle’s 10 Year Celebration
easyuni.com (fka Hescar SDN. BHD) was nominated for awards in various categories including the “Best Cradle Recipient” and “Best Global Entrepreneur.” - November 02, 2013 - easyuni.com
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of National Student Competitions
Community college students won cash awards in national competitions run by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - November 01, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
CEE Sponsors Teaching Training Program in Chicago, Illinois
CEE, The DeVry Foundation, and Westinghouse Electric Company Sponsor Two Bite of Science Dinner Events to Strengthen Science Teaching - November 01, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
GCFLearnFree.org Launches Highly Anticipated Free Typing Tutorial
Based on learner need, GCFLearnFree.org now offers a touch typing tutorial. - November 01, 2013 - GCFLearnFree.org
School Kids in Sandy Go Through Interactive Anti Drug Workshop Offered by Local Businesses
Local businesses in Sandy Utah offer free workshop to help kids learn how to say No to drugs. - November 01, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts
Learn What Makes a Good Halloween Wig from the Top Beauty School in South Austin
Wigs can be as much a part of a Halloween costume as masks, but what makes a good wig and should you care? Hair experts at one of the top beauty schools in South Austin say that a wig can be a good purchase that has multiple uses over the course of several Halloweens – or to just give the... - October 31, 2013 - Bella Beauty College
Roy K. Alameida Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Roy K. Alameida of Keaau, Hawaii has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Roy K. Alameida Mr. Alameida has over 14 years experience in the education field. He is a Teacher at... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado 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 Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
Irish Wheelchair Association Story Shows the Power of the Press Release
Shot on location at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Headquarters in Clontarf, Dublin, the new video from Irish Academy of Public Relations is all about writing press releases. It’s available to view on YouTube at http://youtu.be/a8nxSqEcsyY - October 26, 2013 - The Irish Academy
MINDBODY Exchange Partners with the National Institute of Whole Health
Leading Integrative Health Organizations Collaborate to Advance Standards and Utilization of Integrative, Whole Person Health Care - October 24, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
Storage Made Easy & ThinkOn Partner to Provide Universal Cloud Storage Access
ThinkOn, a Canada-based cloud provider, ensures Canadian sovereignty over all information. - October 24, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Intermedia Touch Creates the Classroom of the Future at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School
Intermedia Touch designed and installed a completely interactive touch-screen video wall at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School to create the “classroom of the future.” The purpose of the video wall was to provide a medium for teachers to display lessons on a large scale, interact... - October 24, 2013 - Intermedia Touch
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Additional Support for Learning Event – 25th Nov.2013, Edinburgh
With the Children and Young People Bill currently passing through Parliament, the National Additional Support for Learning Conference is ideally timed to update you on how legislative changes will impact on those with additional support needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from... - October 24, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Ailola Buenos Aires Spanish School Website Reopens
"Ailola Buenos Aires offered me a fun, inviting, and warm atmosphere to develop my language skills." - Mira, USA - October 23, 2013 - Ailola
Kaiser Launches Book Tour for Social Activists and Map-Lovers
Ward Kaiser’s new book, How Maps Change Things, explains how maps are really about politics and the values we hold. He contends that we need to become aware of how we shape and use maps, and how they in turn shape us. Ultimately, it's about becoming aware of the "hidden meaning" and values behind the maps we use so we can reflect on and begin to create the kind of world we want. Kaiser takes an informed and passionate view of how maps influence the significant paths we humans pursue. - October 23, 2013 - ODT, Inc.
11 Community Colleges Earn Grants Totaling $162,500 at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation provides record financial support of $162,500 to 11 community colleges across the nation to build programs in key areas of NACCE's Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - October 22, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Hurix Launches Breakthrough Technology for 100% Automated PDF to ePub3 Fixed Layout Conversion at FBF 2013
Hurix launched a major new feature to its market leading KITABOO® digital publishing platform that fully automates the conversion of PDFs books and documents to fixed layout ePub3 output. In July 2013, the Association of American Publishers announced the EPUB3 Implementation Project, with a... - October 22, 2013 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Event to Benefit Scholarship Fund
The 3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner benefits the Sgt. James C. Robinson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. - October 21, 2013 - Shabooms Inc.
Sea Level Publishing Releases First Children's eBook
Sea Level Publishing has released this new children's eBook on the subject of electronics to "spark" an early interest and understanding of this important field. Sparky and the Carnival Circuit is the tale of a resourceful electron named Sparky, who dreams up a way to free his electron... - October 21, 2013 - Sea Level Publishing