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Summer Bryant New Director of Little Folks Academy
Summer Bryant has joined Little Folks Academy as New Director. - February 20, 2013 - Little Folks Academy
EMTC Edu Bursts Onto Kids’ Game Market
Startup EMTC Edu takes unique approach to learning apps with the upcoming release of two games: Happy Dots and Zoo Time. - February 20, 2013 - EMTC Edu
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT Sign Agreement for the Provision of ITIL Exams
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT today announced the signing of a global agreement for the provision of the full portfolio of the ITIL® certification program. In addition, PEOPLECERT will be a silver sponsor at PINK13 in Las Vegas, on 17-20 February. - February 20, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Announcing Company Secretary (Executive) Batches for December Exams
Banga Tutorials have come up with a new batch for the Company Secretary Executive for which they are taking admissions till 28th February for December Exams. Students can also get consultations at Banga Tutorials for the same. - February 20, 2013 - Banga Tutorials
CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance
CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate
The best cities to invest in real estate selected by Money Journal in 2013 have an over supply of foreclosures and other discount priced homes. - February 19, 2013 - Money Journal
Chicago Area PE Professionals and Students Gather for 12th Annual Private Equity Conference
Industry Leaders Howard Marks, James Quella, Bruce Rauner, and John Canning Among List of Speakers at 12th Annual Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference. - February 19, 2013 - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Long Island Regents Prep Now Offering AP Review Classes
Beginning in May, 2013, Long Island Regents Prep will offer one-day review courses in all major Advanced Placement Courses at SUNY Farmingdale. - February 19, 2013 - Long Island Regents Prep
OC Legal Administrators to Host "Law Firm Leadership Forum" - March 12
“Top Ten Lessons from the Recession for Your Firm” will be the topic of the keynote presentation by law firm strategy and business consultant Michael Short at the Law Firm Leadership Forum to held by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA), which... - February 18, 2013 - Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Leading Provider of Summer High School Study Abroad Programs Announces New Program Advisor
SPI High School Study Abroad Announces New Addition to the Team, Carrie Straub, Admissions & Program Advisor - February 16, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Patricia Saunders Nixon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia Saunders Nixon of Portsmouth, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia Saunders Nixon Dr. Nixon has over 34 years experience in the music education... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
CSU Institute for Palliative Care Launches First Course Offerings
Institute offers 2013 calendar of palliative care training programs for nurses, social workers, chaplains and other health care professionals. - February 15, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
Campbell Law Sweeps 38th National Trial Competition for Region V
Campbell Law Students Best 11 Other Law Schools, Will Advance to National Competition in San Antonio, Texas. - February 15, 2013 - Campbell Law
Teacher Lee Beats President Obama's Preschool Initiative by Four Years
Quality universal preschool education was one of the key initiatives President Obama advocated during his State of the Union address. A San Diego organization, Teacher Lee Play-to-Learn, has been tackling this exact issue for the last four years. - February 14, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
ScholarBuys Holds Sales Training Session with SingleHop:
ScholarBuys sales team meets with Mark Gierke of SingleHop. - February 14, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Delivering Excellence in Teaching Conference – 22 April 2013, London
In light of changes to teacher appraisal and capability, and the drive to recruit and reward the best teachers, our timely conference examines how new policies can be used to improve teaching and learning across your school. - February 14, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Percolate LMS Makes Building a Quiz a "No-Brainer"
Michaels & Associates recently launched another release of the Percolate LMS™ that makes building a simple quiz and survey a “no-brainer.” Now you can add a scored quiz or basic survey to your custom course content with no programming skills required. See how at http://youtu.be/KV8eXUnro74. - February 13, 2013 - Michaels & Associates
ScholarBuys Does Business with South Louisiana Community College:
ScholarBuys receives business from South Louisiana Community College. - February 13, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
National Curriculum Reform Conference + Embedding ICT in the Curriculum Briefing Announced – 29-30 April 2013, Central London
As greater focus is placed on raising standards in literacy, numeracy and science, and with a stronger emphasis on curriculum creativity and flexibility, this conference is designed to prepare delegates for the delivery of the new curriculum in 2014. Chaired by: Roy Blatchford, Director, National Education Trust. Hear from the Department for Education - February 13, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Lorikeet Learning Goes Live with Crowdfunder.com
Lorikeet Learning will start accepting followers on crowdfunder on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9: AM EST. - February 12, 2013 - Lorikeet Learning
ScholarBuys Receives Sales Team Training Session for Bitdefender:
ScholarBuys holds sales training seminar with Paul Lupo of Bitdefender in regards to anti-malware solution. - February 10, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
One Day National Conference - Children's Centre Conference - Monday 29th April
Guarantee you are making the most efficient use of resources, providing a comprehensive service for the hardest to reach families and are prepared for the policy challenges ahead. - February 10, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Leading Cape Town Events Organiser Spintelligent Embarks on Unique Internship Programme
“I just know that the next year is going to be an important one for me and I will do my best to reward Spintelligent’s faith in me and my abilities,” says Dean Ravell from Coniston Park in Cape Town, one of ten lucky graduates who recently started a unique, yearlong internship programme at Spintelligent, a leading conference and exhibition organiser based in the Mother City. - February 10, 2013 - Spintelligent
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Offers a New Course: Italian Tour
Now, the Italian language school Leonardo da Vinci offers a new course called “Italian Tour” in which students can learn Italian while travelling throughout the most beautiful Italian cities. - February 10, 2013 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Tutors with Computers, LLC Goes Social
Tutors with Computers, a Texas-based SES provider, launches its social media platform. - February 09, 2013 - Tutors with Computers
George R. Taylor Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
George R. Taylor, of Temple Hills, Maryland, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Special Education. About George R. Taylor Dr. George R. Taylor is a Professor... - February 09, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
ScholarBuys Receives Additional Training on Veeam
The sales team at ScholarBuys receives refresher course on Veeam's products. - February 09, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
Olive Tree Initiative at Berkeley to Host Concert for Peace
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) at Berkeley will host a concert for peace on February 10th at 7:30PM in the Wheeler Auditorium at UC Berkeley. - February 08, 2013 - Olive Tree Initiative
ScholarBuys Holds Web Event with CA Technologies:
ScholarBuys holds web based event with partner CA Technologies in order to shed light on how ARCserve can benefit the education realm. - February 08, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
Capita Announce Details of Their Raising School Standards in Wales Conference
The conference will showcase best practice examples from primary and secondary schools on delivering key areas of the School Standards and Organisation Bill. - February 08, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Free Schools Conference Conference
This Conference will examine the rapidly expanding Free Schools Programme, offering you a unique insight into key policy developments driving this agenda forward. - February 08, 2013 - Capita Conferences
One Day National Conference on School Inspections in Scotland, 23rd April 2013
Capita’s 3rd National School Inspections in Scotland Conference focuses on how schools and local authorities can gain the maximum value from the inspection process - February 08, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week 2013 with Positive Promotions Inspiring Recognition Gifts
Volunteers offer their time and effort to organizations year round. National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2013, is the perfect time to recognize their commitment to helping others. Positive Promotions offers budget-friendly, distinctive recognition gifts presenting uplifting themes of appreciation. - February 07, 2013 - Positive Promotions
German Students Arrive in Atlanta for The Halle Exchange Program with Atlanta Technical College
On Saturday, February 2, twelve students and four faculty members from Felix-Fechenbach Berufskolleg in Detmold, Germany, arrived in Atlanta to participate in the Halle Exchange Program with Atlanta Technical College (ATC). Through this program, young people from both cultural backgrounds... - February 07, 2013 - Atlanta Technical College
Undergraduate Physics Program Which Women Can Excel
The Center's mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to encourage collaboration between and among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), the U.S. Physics Team, and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). - February 07, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
ScholarBuys Partners with NEC Display Solutions:
ScholarBuys enters in to a partnership with NEC Display Solutions on February 5th, 2013. ScholarBuys will be able to assist you with any questions. - February 07, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Alternative Provision in Education Conference – 30 April 2013, Manchester
The 10th Alternative Provision (AP) in Education Conference brings together professionals from local authorities, schools, colleges, academies and providers to consider the impact of the changing national policy landscape on local practice. - February 07, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Vincent Samuel Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Vincent Samuel, of St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Vincent Samuel Vincent Samuel is a faculty member at the University of the Virgin Islands... - February 06, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Why Get an Islamic Finance Certification From Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance?
When two people apply for the same Islamic banking job (http://www.ethicainstitute.com/recruiter_database.aspx), it’s the one who knows the products and has the certification to back it up who usually lands it. Such is the impetus driving many professionals to get an Islamic finance... - February 06, 2013 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Toad Teaches Youth with Autism and ADD to Learn; Children and Teens Smile as They Learn and Frustrated Parents Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Children with ADD, ADHD, Gifted Students, and Autistic children now have a place to go for Academic Tutoring and Social Skills services. - February 05, 2013 - Academia Center 4 Tutoring
UFO/Paranormal Study Group of Greater St. Louis Meeting - February 7th, 2013 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the St. Louis County Library
Featuring internet guest Thomas Fusco, author of Behind The Cosmic Veil. The UFO/Paranormal Study Group will be in their normal meeting room at the St. Louis County Library. - February 05, 2013 - UFOParanormal Study Group of Greater St. Louis
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Becomes Honorary Member of the Center for Excellence in Education’s Board of Trustees
CEE recruits the most intellectually gifted and talented students and nurtures them through exceptionally designed programs to new academic heights to become tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. CEE provides cost-free programs to its students through collaborations with educational institutions, private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals who share a commitment to educational excellence and leadership. - February 04, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Grauer School Appoints First Alumna to Faculty
The Grauer School announced today the appointment of Grauer School Alumna Sara Hunt as Technology Specialist to The Grauer School staff. Ms. Hunt, a 2012 graduate of Chapman University in Orange, CA, with a BFA in Creative Writing (magna cum laude, with minors in Women’s and GLBT Studies),... - February 04, 2013 - The Grauer School
SPI Announces High School Community Service & Immersion Programs in Costa Rica
Leading high school study abroad program SPI Study Abroad offers new summer service and immersion opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Costa Rica. - February 03, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Capita Announce Details of Their Post-16 Reform Scotland Conference
One year on from the launch of the Youth Employment Strategy and following the introduction of the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Bill in November 2012, this conference, taking place in Edinburgh on the 19th March 2013, examines the current landscape for the Post-16 Reform in Scotland. Attend to gain... - February 03, 2013 - Capita Conferences
PEOPLECERT Expands Its Global Reach Through a Multi-Year Contract with Prometric
PEOPLECERT, one of the leading global certification bodies that offers ITIL, IASSC Lean Six Sigma, ECDL and City & Guilds certifications, and Prometric, a trusted, global provider of testing and assessment services, have signed a multi-year agreement for the global distribution of PEOPLECERT certifications. - February 03, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Celebrate Today’s Educators During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2013, is the perfect time to say thanks to your special school team. Positive Promotions offers hundreds of budget-friendly, top-quality recognition gifts that will elevate your celebration to a more notable level while leaving your teachers and staff feeling well appreciated for their dedication to educating others. - February 02, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Transgender Student Scholarship Application & Donations Are Now Being Accepted. Join Black Transmen, Inc. and Help Award at Least 12 – 15 Educational Scholarships.
Join Black Transmen, Inc. and investment in the future of a transgender student by funding an educational scholarship. A small donation of $50 will help reach the goal of $5,000. By assisting transgender students supplement the cost of a quality education together we will inspire and build the next generation of leaders. - February 01, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Tutor Doctor of Santa Clara County Owner Receives Oak Grove School District Vision Award
Tutor Doctor of Santa Clara County owner / education consultant Scott Hunter was awarded the Oak Grove School District’s Vision Award for Maximum Use of Resources at the recent Board of Trustee’s meeting in San Jose. Mr. Hunter was part of a group of teachers and parents recognized for their work at district schools. - February 01, 2013 - Tutor Doctor of Santa Clara County
Spanish Tutor DC is Offering Reward System for Spanish Classes for Children in DC
Spanish Tutor DC is now offering a friend referral awards system for Spanish classes for children in DC and other adult course options. When you refer a friend or his or her child you receive 12.5% the value of your friend’s enrollment to be put toward your next course. This is the best way... - February 01, 2013 - Spanish Tutor DC