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T.H.E. Journal Launches New Common Core State Standards Newsletter
1105 Media Education Group and T.H.E. Journal, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in K-12 education, today launched a new industry newsletter entitled Common Core Tech Update. As Common Core State Standards are quickly becoming a new reality for most districts across the... - July 05, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Campus Technology Launches New Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Newsletter
1105 Media Education Group and Campus Technology, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in higher education, today launched a new industry newsletter entitled MOOC News & Analysis. The MOOC phenomenon is forcing schools to scramble to position themselves in an emerging market... - July 05, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Texas Trust Youth Advisory Council Accepting Applicants for Fall 2013 Term
The Texas Trust Youth Advisory Council is accepting nominations for high school students to serve during the Fall 2013 term. Applications will be accepted through July 21. High school students interested in financial education and leadership development are invited to apply. The Youth Advisory... - July 04, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
“Demystifying Security Clearances” Class from the Government Contracting Institute
The July 9, 2013 the Government Contracting Institute class provides attendees with the necessary information about security clearances to see success in the federal marketplace. - July 04, 2013 - Government Contracting Institute
Janet Moats Roberts Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Janet Moats Roberts of Waverly, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation. About Janet Moats Roberts Ms. Roberts has almost 40 years experience in both the education and... - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Positive Promotions Announces the Winners of Its Annual Black History Month Contest
Positive Promotions is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of the schools, churches, and organizations that celebrated the achievements of African American’s during Black History Month and participated in their annual Black History Month Contest. Out of dozens of entries, the winners have been chosen. - July 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Jumozy Presents Online "Cellulite Massage" Continuing Education Course - NCBTMB-Approved
Learn how to provide cellulite massage. In Jumozy's new online Cellulite Massage (NCBTMB-approved) course, licensed massage therapist Susan Brown demonstrates step-by-step cellulite massage techniques. - July 03, 2013 - Aesthetic VideoSource
Wilmington Montessori School Prepares for 50th Anniversary with Announcement of New Head of School
Wilmington Montessori School announced the appointment of Lisa Lalama to be WMS’s next head of school, effective February 1, 2014, following a nationwide search. Lisa currently serves as coordinator WMS’s 9-12 (fourth through sixth-grade) program and has been a teacher at WMS for the past 12 years. - July 03, 2013 - Wilmington Montessori School
NewProductHelp.com Brings Mobile Cafeteria Tow Bar to Life with Exciting Online Presentation
Millard S., Washington resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to author an impactful and informative online presentation for his Mobile Cafeteria Table Tow Bar concept. An innovative and highly useful new product targeted at cafeteria works and... - July 02, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
GiveGab Presents Webinar on “Making Volunteer Management Easier” in July
Social network for volunteers will demo website designed with the goal of more, happy volunteers. - June 30, 2013 - GiveGab
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies for the Foundation’s annual outreach program. The July 26 event provides supplies for nearly 400 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Our goal is... - June 30, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
CashVille Kidz Road Shows in Schools Nationwide
The CashVille Kidz Road Show team Spreads Financial Knowledge and Joy through Fun and Engaging Activities in schools across Malaysia. - June 29, 2013 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Young MTDC Entrepreneurs at Schools Program
Entrepreneurship skills can now begin to flourish even before students graduate from Secondary School. - June 29, 2013 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Rancho Santiago Community College District Selects BKF Engineers as Its “District Engineer”
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (District) has approved the selection of BKF Engineers to perform district wide land surveying and engineering services for the various construction projects. BKF has been serving the District since 2003 and will continue to provide engineering and... - June 27, 2013 - BKF Engineers
White House Cites MITx MOOC as Key Tool for Bringing Innovations to Market More Effectively
3.086x Innovation and Commercialization listed by OSTP as resource for improving US innovation competitiveness. - June 27, 2013 - MIT OpenCourseWare
Storage Made Easy and Eleco PLC Collaborate to Create Secure File Sharing for the Construction Industry
Eleco PLC signs a 5-year deal for use of Storage Made Easy’s Cloud Appliance, which will be customized to support the construction industry by Eleco. - June 26, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Cerakote Ceramic Coating Corrosion Test (ASTM B117) Video Released
See what happens when Cerakote Ceramic Coatings are tested against seven other competitive finishes in the ASTM B117 Salt Spray Corrosion Test. - June 26, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction Honored with Prestigious Award from NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Company selected as the 2013 recipient of the Manuel and Laura Rosen Professional Service Award. - June 26, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Renee Y. Cooper Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Renee Y. Cooper of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Renee Y. Cooper Ms. Cooper has over 13 years of teaching experience and over 30 years retail... - June 25, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
MessageSolution to Exhibit Its Hybrid Cloud & On-Premise Information Archiving & eDiscovery Platforms at International Society for Technology in Education 2013 (ISTE)
MessageSolution will be demonstrating the versatility of its cloud and on-premise information archiving and eDiscovery platform, a hybrid solution designed for the regulatory compliance, legal discovery, litigation support and storage management for the education sector at ISTE 2013. - June 24, 2013 - MazeArt Fondation
CAPSTONE Business Simulation Strategy Workshop
CAPSIM Management Simulations Inc. USA is pleased to announce its next CAPSTONE Business Simulation Strategy Workshop. The program shall expose participants to business strategy and role of market and customer variables. - June 22, 2013 - sansRisk Business Solutions P Ltd
Onroad Driving School Sydney Aims to Increase Its Fleet to 30 Franchise Driving Instructors by Dec 2013
Onroad Driving School Sydney is increasing its franchise driving instructors to 30 by the end of dec 2013. Founder of Onroad Driving School announced about increment of their team by 30 passionate driving instructors in sydney. - June 22, 2013 - Onroad Driving School
Tutor Doctor Brampton East - Be an Exam Superhero
Tutor Doctor Brampton East offers tutoring services for a variety of subjects, including math and english tutoring. Tutor Doctor aims to help students achieve the best grades and knowledge that they are capable of. No matter how well a student prepares for exams, they will only do as well as their... - June 21, 2013 - Tutor Doctor, Brampton
Capita Conferences Announce Their Accountability Reform in Schools Conference – 25th September 2013, Central London
The conference examines how the new value-added measures are designed to incentivise schools to offer a broad, balanced curriculum, with high quality teaching and achievement across the board. - June 21, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Special Wish Wall for Nelson Mandela at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg
A wall where expo visitors can write a personal message to former President Nelson Mandela has been constructed at the African Education Week and Career Indaba that is starting at the Sandton Convention Centre tomorrow. Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address... - June 21, 2013 - African Education Week
Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"
Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC
Amex Calls on E-Squared Founders Gunjan Aggarwal and Bejoy Suri to Spread Digital Marketing Message
E-Squared Inc. is an innovative digital media firm specializing in the education sector. Gunjan and Bejoy have conducted workshops and courses on using technology and social media. - June 20, 2013 - E-Squared
Marcademy Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors for Internet Marketing School
San Francisco-based Marcademy, the country’s fastest growing Internet marketing career training school for up and coming marketers, today announced its new Board of Directors for 2013-14. - June 20, 2013 - Marcademy
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents 2013 Edition of Professional Italian Courses
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Italy organizes Italian Professional courses for people who need to learn Italian terminology for their business. - June 20, 2013 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Dr Mamphela Ramphele Welcomes Teachers and Learners at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg on Thursday
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address during the opening of African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre this Thursday, 20 June at 09h00. Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place from Thursday, 20 June until Saturday, 22 June. - June 18, 2013 - African Education Week
Angel's Villa Preschool Launches Day Care in Gurgaon
Angel's Villa, a leading Preschool in Gurgaon, is now offering day care facilities to parents who need expert care for their little kids. - June 16, 2013 - Angel's Villa Preschool
Author and Motivational Speaker Richard L. Taylor Jr. to Deliver Keynote speech at Bronzeville Scholastic Institute High School (BSI) on June 17th
Author and Motivational Speaker Richard L. Taylor Jr. will speak June 17th at the Bronzeville Scholastic Institute High School (BSI) commencement ceremony in Chicago, about his experience with life after surviving abuse and a suicide attempt during his college experience. “The decisions you make determine your destiny or demise.” Richard's message, "Don't Let Your Victory Defeat You." - June 15, 2013 - C & M Concepts, Ltd
Harrison College Sponsors Greater Indianapolis Chamber Of Commerce’s Schmooza Palooza Event June 18
Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports the Indy Chamber’s Largest Networking Event and Trade Show - June 15, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, Named to Two Boards in Northern Virginia
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, named to the boards of two prestigious organizations in Northern Virginia: WISER and FPY. - June 15, 2013 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
SANS Marks 10th Anniversary with State-of-the-Art Solutions for Global Language Learning
SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning, including the SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab technology software suite, is celebrating its 10th anniversary... - June 14, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Mackin Educational Resources Sponsors National Flipped Learning Conference
Flipped Learning has become a hot topic in education. Find out why during the national flipped learning conference to be held June 17-19, 2013. - June 14, 2013 - Mackin
Young Engineers Prove Vehicle Safety is No Yolk in the Smallpeice Trust Egg Crash Challenge
Pupils from four Leeds schools teamed up to create some cracking designs when they took on the Smallpeice Trust vehicle safety challenge, using eggs as their crash test dummies. The pupils were taking part in a scheme to promote further study and careers in STEM disciplines (science, technology,... - June 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Following Successful Spacefest, Geoff Notkin Heads to Challenger Space Center, Lowell Observatory
Geoff Notkin, star of TV’s Meteorite Men, is following up a stellar appearance at Spacefest V over Memorial Day weekend with two special events in Arizona during the month of June. Notkin was one of the most in-demand celebrities at Spacefest V, an annual gathering of renowned astronauts,... - June 13, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
ESL Explorer Offers Last-Minute Deals for Students Seeking to Study English Abroad
ESL Explorer, a pioneer in the English as a Second Language (ESL) travel industry has launched a new last-minute deals site for students seeking to study English abroad, providing up to 50% cost savings on all ESL course offered worldwide. Each year, more than 1.5 million students from countries... - June 13, 2013 - ESL Explorer
African Education Week and Career Indaba Offer Free, Practical Workshops for Teachers and Learners
Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba at the Sandton Convention Centre from Thursday 20 June until Saturday 22 June. The events offer teachers practical courses to improve their classroom and technical skills and learners can... - June 13, 2013 - African Education Week
New Search Tool Guides Prospective Students to Training Resources for In-Demand Supply Chain Jobs
Inbound Logistics Magazine Launches a Tool for Searching Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Education Programs to Support the Workforce Needs of a Growing Sector - June 11, 2013 - Inbound Logistics
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Proudly Announces Its 2013 Children’s Scholarship Award Winners
This year’s 16 scholarships are being given in memory of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, President Emeritus of Kean University and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 11, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Employment Opportunities for Security Guards in Connecticut
The HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center, based in New Milford, CT, is actively instructing men and women in Connecticut to become licensed unarmed and armed security guards. US Military Veterans and active personnel are reimbursed 100% for these courses. Handcuffing, OC Spray and Baton training is also available. - June 09, 2013 - HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Campus Technology Announces Prestigious 2013 Innovators Awards Winners
Campus Technology officially announces the winners of its ninth annual Innovators Awards. This year, nine honorees were selected in six categories out of 235 nominations submitted from outstanding higher education institutions around the globe. - June 09, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Firearm Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle Courses in Connecticut: Permits and Advanced Courses
Classes are taught by Herb Furhman of HF LearnSafety Firearms Training Center. Mr. Furhman, who is a Connecticut Police Academy firearms and defensive weapons instructor is also a retired police officer. The training center is in New Milford, CT. Firearms, handcuffing, chemical spray, police baton training is conducted for security and police officers and firearms for citizens. - June 08, 2013 - HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center
Lois F. Ihnen Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lois F. Ihnen of Everly, Iowa has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Lois F. Ihnen Ms. Ihnen retired from teaching in May, 1998 after 38 years of education experience. She... - June 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide