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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
Business Scholarships - Entrepreneurial Start Up Scholarships
Deb Bixler, host of the Cash Flow Show - Direct Sales Radio announces the Cash Flow Show college and entrepreneur business scholarships for direct sellers and college bound students. Beginning in 2014, Deb Bixler and the Cash Flow Show will offer three scholarships to direct sellers and business college students who demonstrate financial need. - January 03, 2014 - CashFlowShow.com
2014 Ancil Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism Now Open for Entries
Established in 1999, the Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in journalism honors the journalist of integrity and character who reports with insight and clarity in the face of political or economic pressures. - January 02, 2014 - UO School of Journalism and Communication
Workshop on Alternative Photographic Processes
Experiment with the 19th century photographic processes. - January 02, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Reiki Healing Techniques DVD by Aesthetic VideoSource is Awarded a Bronze Telly Statuette in the the 34th Annual Telly Awards for Its Quality in Video Production
Aesthetic VideoSource received a Bronze Telly Award for Reiki Healing Techniques in the 34th annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video. In this Reiki DVD and online training video, Laiya Moniak, renowned Usui Reiki master and teacher demonstrates self-healing and meditation, a complete client session to re-balance mind and body, an attunement and long-distance healing. Anyone can now easily learn Reiki from this award-winning Reiki DVD. - December 30, 2013 - Aesthetic VideoSource
2013 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Tackling Drug Problem in Tennessee
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Occupational Therapist, Beatrice "Ms. Bea" Hector Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Sensory Street Pediatric Occupational Therapist thanks the community, welcomes new therapists, clients. - December 22, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Appleton Approved to Provide ACT® Prep Tutoring in Designated Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Students to Begin ACT Program in January to Prepare for the March 4 ACT - December 22, 2013 - Appleton Learning
SGS Academy Launches New Worldwide Centre of Excellence in Malaysia
SGS, as the global leader in professional training, launched the SGS Academy in Malaysia on 18 December 2013. SGS Academy Malaysia is a professional training entity directed towards nurturing talent and enabling continuous organisational progression to meet local training and talent development... - December 21, 2013 - SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
SPI Study Abroad Extends Early Application Deadline to January 15, 2014 for Their Summer Language Immersion Programs
Leading provider of quality language immersion programs for high school students extends its early application deadline for their programs. - December 21, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
A New Method to Detect Deception with Greater Accuracy
A new study shows that analyzing how a person phrases their statement is a much more accurate way of detecting deception. - December 18, 2013 - Advanced Interviewing Concepts
EDUcourses.net, a Florida Education Company, Announced Today the Release of Top Reports on Massive, Open, Online Courses (MOOCs)
A handful of computer engineers have adapted digital technologies for the delivery of education products at low cost. Massive, open, online courses introduced by Udacity, Coursera and Udemy may save American freedoms by lowering the cost of a college education and removing higher education from federal control. - December 18, 2013 - EDUcourses.net
Capita Announce Details of Their Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Conference - 26th March 2014, Edinburgh
The Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Conference brings together award winning schools and local authorities delivering innovative and creative approaches to Curriculum for Excellence. - December 18, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Christmas Comes Early for Music Teachers with Debut of New Website
Pre-Christmas launch of My Music Staff offers private music teachers a powerful way to manage their music studio from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. - December 18, 2013 - My Music Staff.com
Institute of Solar Technology Launch Free E-Course on Solar Technology
"Institute of Solar Technology launch Free E-course on Solar Technology from 7th November, 2013 celebrated CV Raman's 125th birthday - The Power is in Your Hands for children. IST supports Solar Energy education through educational online content," said director of IST Mr. S. Roy. - December 17, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
HBICambodia the Creator of "Academic Writing Skills Series" Hit No.1 in Kindle Paid Store Japan, in 3 Categories for Their English Writing Workbook for ESL Students
This week, the series Academic Writing Skills hit No.1 in Kindle free store for categories Language Instruction, Distance Learning, and Foreign Languages. It has now hit No.1 in the Japanese Kindle paid store. - December 17, 2013 - HBICambodia
Intensive Italian Language in Italy: How to Learn a Foreign Language in a Short Time
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci announces its Intensive Italian Courses for next year. Courses conceived for those who need to learn or improve their Italian in a short time. - December 15, 2013 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Deep Institute Launches IIT JAM Mathematics Coaching Classes
Deep institute, a premier coaching center in Delhi, recently started coaching for mathematics subject of IIT JAM entrance exam. - December 15, 2013 - Deep Institute
Local Teacher Receives $500 Shopping Spree in Thanks for Giving Contest
Pre-K teacher at First Christian Church Preschool in Clearwater, Mrs. Sonnenberg, is celebrated for her impact on her students and the community. - December 14, 2013 - Thirty-One Gifts
SafePlans, One of the Nation’s Leading Education Security and Emergency Planning Consulting Firms, Has Released a Detailed Analysis of the Sandy Hook Shooting
SafePlans, one of the nation’s leading education security and emergency planning consulting firms, has released a detailed analysis of the official State’s Attorney report on the Sandy Hook shooting. SafePlans analysis pertains strictly school safety and is totally independent of the... - December 13, 2013 - SafePlans, LLC
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Driving Change in 14-19 Education Conference – 28th February 2014, Central London
Capita Conferences’ Driving Change in 14-19 Education Conference addresses the important challenges currently facing the sector, including the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) and changes to vocational qualifications and performance tables from 2016. This conference will deliver... - December 12, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Interest Grows in Learning Light’s e-Learning Content Evaluation Tool
Learning Light has made further information on its e-learning content evaluation tool (ELCET) available via its website and also via the E-Learning Centre website. - December 12, 2013 - Learning Light
Nelson Mandela Named One of the "35 Most Inspirational People in History" in a Two Year Online Survey and Collectible Set
Based on a worldwide YouTube survey, a new trading card set featuring 35 "inspirational" historic personalities from around the world includes a special card spotlighting Nelson Mandela. - December 11, 2013 - Luanga Nuwame
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Improve the Economic Well-Being of Future Ministers Denver Seminary has received a $250,000 grant as part of Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Theological School Initiative to Address Economic Issues Facing Future Ministers. It is one... - December 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary
Central Texas’ Young Adults with Autism First to Receive Dog-Assisted Career Training
In response to overwhelming unemployment among young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the nonprofit Austin Dog Alliance offers the first-ever dog-assisted vocational training that focuses on preparing for careers in pet-care industries with funding from Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). - December 10, 2013 - Austin Dog Alliance
Stephen Katsinas Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
Stephen Katsinas, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Stephen Katsinas Stephen Katsinas is the Director of the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama. - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
SPI Study Abroad Announces New Global Leadership Component to Its Foreign Language Immersion Programs
Top provider of high school language immersion programs adds new global leadership-based curriculum to increase global and cultural awareness among students. - December 07, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
International Toy Museum Hires Executive Director
The International Toy Museum is launching, announces appointment of Executive Director. Intention is to create world-class museum of children’s playthings. Bay area institution will focus on toys through the ages, for boys and girls. - December 06, 2013 - International Toy Museum
Learning Magazine Honors Time Timer PLUS with a 2014 Teachers’ Choice Award
Learning® magazine is proud to honor Time Timer PLUS® from Time Timer, LLC, as a winner of the 2014 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Classroom. Time Timer PLUS® is a visual timer that helps teachers and students manage classroom time in an easy-to-use, easy-to-see system. Time... - December 06, 2013 - Learning Magazine
Florida Education Company Announces New Investment Opportunity
EDUcourses.net, based in Gainesville, Fla., announced today a general solicitation of accredited investors seeking investment opportunities in the new, high-tech higher education marketplace of massive open online courses, or MOOCs. MOOCs enable thousands of students to enroll in courses at one... - December 05, 2013 - EDUcourses.net
Muuzii Service Launched Through AT&T Developer Program
In partnership with the AT&T Developer Program, Muuzii Inc. announced today that it is officially launching its mobile text translator and text-based mobile language learning courses. - December 05, 2013 - Muuzii Inc.
Florida Company Launches a Revolution in College Tuition
Dr. Richard Bishirjian, president of EDUcourses, an Internet-based higher education company based in Gainesville, Florida, announced today plans to offer a two-year college education that costs less than $999. - December 03, 2013 - EDUcourses.net
EI is Now Accepting New Enrollments for Night & Weekend School of Makeup Artistry Program
EI's Night & Weekend School of Make-up Artistry program offers busy adults the opportunity to become professional make-up artists while still tending to their existing responsibilities. Because families, jobs, and other duties make it difficult for many people who want to become make-up artists... - December 03, 2013 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Vancouver Waldorf School Announce Monthly Information Session for Private School in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver Waldorf School has announced that they will be offering monthly informational sessions and open houses throughout the year for students and parents that are interested in attending their private school in Vancouver, British Columbia. - November 29, 2013 - The Vancouver Waldorf School
Unschooling Paradise Announces Homeschooling Inspiration on Unschooling Blog
Unschooling Paradise has just announced that their unschooling blog provides a number of tips and resources that provide parents with the insight and inspiration that is necessary to stay motivated and excited about homeschooling their children. Many parents feel alone or unsupported when they... - November 28, 2013 - Unschooling Paradise
Insight Publications Signs Up for KITABOO eBook Solution
Insight Publications has signed up with Hurix for the KITABOO eBook solution, for conversion of their book titles to rich interactive eBooks available across platforms. - November 27, 2013 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Generation Y Learns What Thankfulness Means by Going "Outward Bound"
Generation Y is often criticized for being the least thankful, or most “entitled,” generation. This Gen Y group is proving what they're made of on the expedition of a lifetime with Outward Bound, sailing and serving the impoverished children living around the garbage dump in Guatemala City. - November 26, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
The Stage Fright Cure Announces a True Remedy for a Common Fear
Marti MacEwan, MA, LMHC is an experienced counselor and coach, fascinating, informative trainer and inspiring professional speaker who is an expert in overcoming stage fright. - November 24, 2013 - Stage Fright Cure
Great Lakes Signs MoU with HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management, a top business school in India signed an agreement of cooperation with HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management effective from December 1st 2013. - November 24, 2013 - Great Lakes Institute of Management
SPI Study Abroad Announces Participation in the 2013 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention
Top provider of high school language immersion programs participates in leading foreign language conference. - November 23, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Sustainability 101 Course and Certification Now Available
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Institute recently announced a collaboration with NOCTI related to their Sustainability 101 Certification program. Through a partnership with NOCTI, schools will have the option to order the program directly through NOCTI. The program consists of both pre- and... - November 23, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Parent Report Card Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot with Free Quiz
ParentReportCard.com is the newest resource for parents concerned about their approach to parenting. The site offers a free quiz to parents as well as a “report card” to grade their interactions and technique. - November 22, 2013 - Parent Report Card
Long Island Regents Prep Announces 2014 Regents, AP, and SAT Review Classes
With one-day courses at Farmingdale State College, Long Island test prep company helps reduce test anxiety for students taking their SAT, AP, and Regents Exams. - November 22, 2013 - Long Island Regents Prep