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Dr. Abdul Kalam's Lead India 2020 Expands Globally, US Chapter Unveiled an Innovative Model to Engage 25 Million NRIs to Transform India as a Developed Nation by 2020
In a private ceremony in Rockville, Maryland, Lead India 2020 Chapter Executive Team along with a group of vibrant young students and supporters of Li2020 Foundation met with Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020 and seek guidance on expanding the Lead India 2020 activities globally - May 31, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Mother Nature, Morristown, and the Revolutionary War Soldier
Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morristown NHP partner to tell the story of George Washington’s Jockey Hollow Encampment of 1779-80. - May 31, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Diploma to Degree Program Launches to Help Kansas Adults Complete Their High School Diploma and Earn College Credits Online at No Cost to the Student
Lyons USD 405, Pratt Community College, eduKan, and CompuHigh come together in a strategic partnership to help adults in Kansas who need to complete their high school education to simultaneously earn their diploma and get college credit at no charge. This free program will help adults move ahead in their career while providing a flexible schedule whereby they can do the work whenever and wherever their schedule permits because it is all online and is available to all eligible adults in Kansas. - May 31, 2013 - EDUKAN
School’s Out, But Youth Still Learning with the Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness will take part in a celebration to commence the beginning of summer in the neighborhood of Edgehill in Nashville. - May 31, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Admissions Open for Various Creative Communication Courses at SACAC, Delhi
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication announced admissions open for the session 2013-14 for courses in Advertising, Journalism, Digital Media, Photography and Audio Engineering. - May 31, 2013 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Michelle Steed Ricks Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle Steed Ricks of Raleigh, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Michelle Steed Ricks Ms. Ricks has over 12 years experience in the education field. She... - May 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Webhosting.net Chooses Storage Made Easy’s Universal Cloud Access Technology
Single-sign on creates one unified access environment for Exchange, multiple cloud services, virtual desktop, and local storage - May 30, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Texas Trust Recognizes High School Seniors with Scholarships
Texas Trust Credit Union awarded $15,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Seniors from Mansfield Summit High School, Sam Houston High School in Arlington, and Dubiski Career High School of Grand Prairie received honors. - May 30, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Habib Animatos Signs Up with Shorz International, Jordan
Habib Animatos has signed up for PTC® STEM Academy on 3rd May 2013 with Shorz International, Jordan for promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics learning amongst Jordanian School Students. Mr. Madhat Abuelenien, General Manager signed up on behalf of Shorz International,... - May 30, 2013 - Habib animatos
Contribution of Kaushik Shandilya in the Spirit of Innovation Challenge
Dr. Kaushik Shandilya was a mentor and judge from the Spirit of Innovation Challenge by Conrad Foundation, which was supported by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. This is the second time that Dr. Shandilya served as mentor/judge for the competition, the first being in 2011, when his team... - May 30, 2013 - Kaushik K. Shandilya
Colorado BioScience Association Commends Boettcher Foundation’s Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program
Colorado BioScience Association congratulates Boettcher Foundation on the announcement of its 2013 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. Now in its fourth year, the program provides for the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - May 30, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. as one of several esteemed keynote speakers at the 2013 National Forum on Character Education, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. Dr. Franklin, the 10th president of Morehouse College, the nation’s... - May 30, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
"Paying For College Without Breaking the Bank" Interactive e-Book Available for iPad, Kindle, Nook eReaders, and Mac OS, PCs, and in Paperback
"Paying for College Without Breaking the Bank – The Ultimate Student, Parent and Educator Guide to Over 500 Verified Links to Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources,” is now available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. - May 29, 2013 - College Path, LLC
Area Student to Participate in Important Leadership Summit at Harvard University-Chavez Malik Luckett, an 8th Grade Student at Garrison School for Performing Arts Chosen
Chavez Malik Luckett, an 8th grade student at Garrison School for Performing Arts, will travel to participate in the People to People Leadership Ambassador's Summit: Leadership in Action at Harvard University Boston, MA on July 21-27, 2013, along with fellow select students from around the country. - May 29, 2013 - Chavez Malik Luckett
Water Words That Work, LLC Announces that Mt. Pleasant Elementary, Caravel Academy Win “Great Schools, Clean Streams” Pledge Drive
Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Caravel Academy are the top pledge getters in New Castle County’s “Great Schools, Clean Streams” pledge drive, which concluded on April 19th, 2013. The schools win grants for on campus environmental education projects. Almost 850 county residents pledged to stop water pollution by reducing the amount of fats, oils, and grease they dump down the drain. - May 29, 2013 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and Spicerack Productions Inc. Scheduled to Film “Playground Politix” in Efforts to Promote and End Gender Bullying
On June 1st, 2013 the Old San Juan Restaurant in Atwater Village, located at 2830 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039, will serve as a fundraising hub for the upcoming film “Playground Politix”. In efforts to fund a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling... - May 28, 2013 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Tennis Lessons at Your Neighbourhood by Epic Tennis Academy
Tennis Lessons at your door step? Epic Tennis Academy has introduced this programme since the beginning of 2013 and the sign-up rate for tennis lessons have increased 3-5 folds. According to student, Jen "It was great to have a tennis lessons at my condominium, I do not need to travel miles just for an hour lesson. Thank you Epic Tennis Academy for this creative idea." - May 27, 2013 - Epic Tennis Academy
Preparing for UKCAT Seems Easy for All with Free Practice Tests from UKCAT Help
UKCAT Help is extending free UKCAT practice test opportunities with extensive researched database of previous UKCAT questions to ensure effective UKCAT preparation for candidates from all backgrounds. - May 27, 2013 - Ukcathelp.org
Mackin Educational Resources Helps Oklahoma Schools Repopulate Their Libraries
Mackin invites you to donate to Funds4Books for Briarwood and Plaza Towers Elementary schools—where 100% of every dollar donated goes to purchase educational materials to rebuild these Moore, Oklahoma, schools’ library collections. - May 26, 2013 - Mackin
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Visits Jenner Academy of the Arts in Chicago’s Near North Neighborhood on June 5 for an Educational Presentation
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a June 5 visit to the Edward Jenner Elementary Academy of the Arts, 1119 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago, in the Near North neighborhood, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network... - May 26, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Mission Critical Systems Announces the Launch of Their Free SharePoint Training Webinar
Mission Critical Systems, a reliable company that offers computer and technical training services, recently announced that they will offer SharePoint Training Webinar for free to help individuals who do not have any knowledge in using SharePoint. The said company decided to offer the free webinar... - May 25, 2013 - Mission Critical Systems
Campus Technology Annual Summer Conference Announces New Program Advisory Board Members for 2013-2014
1105 Media Education Group and the Campus Technology 20th Annual Conference, the nation’s premier higher education technology conference, announces a new Program Advisory Board that will collaborate to help develop the most cutting-edge programs, sessions, and tracks for this summer’s... - May 25, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Surmount Offers Training for Green Collar Professionals Who Are in Demand Today
Surmount Energy offers green training courses at its LEED Platinum certified Headquarters in Navi Mumbai for nurturing Green Collar Professions of tomorrow. - May 25, 2013 - Surmount Energy Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Bartow Ford Blows Off the Top for the 20th Anniversary of Drive for Excellence
Bartow Ford celebrated 20 years of Drive for Excellence by honoring 20 Polk County Junior and Senior finalists for their educational excellence on May 18, 2013. This year’s winner Sierra Coffman, a Junior at George W. Jenkins High School, waited 2nd in line to try her chances at... - May 24, 2013 - Bartow Ford Company
Rock Cut Elementary School in Loves Park on June 3 Will be Visited by RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Team for Educational Presentation
Rock Cut Elementary School, 7944 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, Ill., will be visited by the RE/MAX hot air balloon for a special educational program about the science of ballooning. - May 24, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Dr Mamphela Ramphele to Speak at African Education Week in Johannesburg in June
“Educators have a sacred duty to nurture talent and inspire every child to become, from all aspects, the best human being possible!” – Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, says this will be her message when she delivers the keynote address during the opening session at the upcoming African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 20 June. - May 24, 2013 - African Education Week
eFront LMS a Finalist at Best of Elearning! 2013 Awards
Epignosis, the global vendor of Enterprise, Cloud and Open Source learning management systems, has been shortlisted at this year’s Best of Elearning! Awards. - May 24, 2013 - Epignosis LLC
A One Day National Conference Shaping the Role of Local Authorities in Education Thursday 19th September 2013 – Central London
Chaired by: John Freeman CBE, Former Joint President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services - May 24, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences’ Announce Details of Their Special Educational Needs Conference – 30th September 2013, Central London
This conference comes as the Government implements the most radical changes to Special Educational Needs support in England for over 30 years. - May 24, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Special Educational Presentation on the Science of Ballooning to be Presented to Peterson Elementary School in Naperville on May 28 by RE/MAX
A special Educational Presentation on the science of ballooning will be presented to Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School in Naperville on May 28 by the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Team. Ninety 5th grade students at the school, located at 4008 Chinaberry Lane, Naperville, Ill., will learn about... - May 24, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Visits Scammon Elementary in Chicago’s Kilbourn Park Neighborhood on May 30 for Educational Presentation
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 30 visit to the Jonathan Y. Scammon Elementary School, 4201 W. Henderson St., Chicago, in the Kilbourn Park neighborhood, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in... - May 23, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Stanford Social Innovation Review Highlights Communities In Schools Use of Hard Data and Soft Skills to Reduce Dropout Rates
Communities In Schools (CIS), the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, announced today that it was featured in the summer issue of the prestigious Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) in the “What Works” column. The article... - May 23, 2013 - Communities In Schools of Florida
New Mandarin Chinese Learning Series Release in September for Children
Introduction of Everyday Dialogs and Connection to My First Words Series. Bilingual Me Publishing House is a fledgling company with a unique idea and a growing audience. This publisher’s innovative talking-pen book design allows users to listen to bilingual audio of its books by touching an electronic pen to the pages. With a North American audience in mind, these Chinese-language learning materials have been produced for school-aged learners whose parents speak no Mandarin. - May 22, 2013 - Bilingual Me Publishing House, Inc.
Appleton Learning of Georgia Awards Over $400,000 in Test Prep Scholarships
Students in East Cobb, Roswell, Milton, and surrounding communities have the opportunity to improve their ACT® or SAT® score with Appleton Learning. Appleton Learning of Georgia, with locations in Roswell and East Cobb, is offering over $400,000 in full and partial test prep scholarships... - May 22, 2013 - Appleton Learning
T.H.E. Journal Announces New Advisory Board Members for 2013-2015
1105 Media Education Group and T.H.E. Journal, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in K-12 education, today announces a new advisory board that will help guide the magazine in its new life as a multimedia publication. "We are about to complete our first year as an... - May 22, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Visits Harrison Elementary School in Wonder Lake on May 24 for Educational Presentation
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 24 visit to Harrison Elementary School, 6809 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake, 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 RE/MAX balloon... - May 18, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Black and Blue Run for Hope
Entire community comes together for run and provides hope for students in HEB ISD - May 17, 2013 - 6 Stones Mission Network
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC) Names Mrs. Corby Pine as Director
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC), a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church that offers quality preschool and child care for two-year-old, three-year-old, and pre-kindergarten children, has named Mrs. Corby Pine as its new director. Mrs. Pine will be responsible for TECC’s... - May 17, 2013 - Trinity Episcopal Church
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Visits Jesse Owens Community Academy in Chicago’s West Pullman Community on May 21 for Educational Presentation
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 21 visit to the Jesse Owens Community Academy, 12450 S. State St., Chicago, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois. The RE/MAX balloon has become... - May 17, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
A Digital Writing Tool That Works
An increasing number of users report that using the essay writing app sCoolWork has improved their grades and writing skills. Software house Skills & Knowledge to move towards scientific research. - May 17, 2013 - Skills and Knowledge
Drug-Free South Educates Over 15,000 Students in Tennessee
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just passed the 15,000 mark on number of students receiving seminars on the Truth About Drugs. - May 16, 2013 - Drug Free South
Mackin Educational Resources Participates in World Book Night U.S. 2013
World Book Night U.S. was just three weeks ago, but the effects are still felt among the recipients and the givers of books. - May 16, 2013 - Mackin
Y Line Product Design Responds to 3D Printed Guns
Project TRGR receives a Finalist Nomination in this year’s IDEA Awards! Y Line Product Design believes that Liberty is a two way street. If anyone can own and 3D print guns then everyone should be allowed to detect the presence of live ammunition on both private and public property. Y Line Product Design is an International IDEA Awards Finalist, and is continuing to develop project TRGR. TRGR is a big idea. It is an innovative response to gun violence. - May 15, 2013 - Y Line Product Design
Upside Learning Releases the 7 Step Guide for Implementing Blended Learning via an LMS
"7 Step Guide For Implementing Blended Learning Via An LMS," a free eBook by Upside Learning, has been released today. Targeted at organizations planning to leverage their LMSs for implementing blended learning programs, the eBook highlights the 7 steps to be followed for smoothly bringing in blended learning in an organization’s L&D mix. - May 15, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday
East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp
Julie Blackburn Bishop Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie Blackburn Bishop of St. George, Utah has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Julie Blackburn Bishop Ms. Blackburn Bishop has over 7 years experience in the education... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Debbie Ferrier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debbie Ferrier of Katy, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Debbie Ferrier Ms. Ferrier has over 18 years experience in the education field. She is the Director of... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Venue Houston Hosts The Global Party Benefiting TX Children's Hospital
360 VIP Event locations throughout the World were chosen to participate in this incredible event. Venue is honored to be participating for the second year - linking the world for a worthy cause. - May 13, 2013 - Venue Houston