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Epignosis’ TalentLMS Adopts Tin Can API
Going beyond SCORM, Epignosis’ TalentLMS adopts latest learning industry standard. - December 19, 2012 - Epignosis LLC
Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway Sheds Light on Understanding Autism and Its Lack of Correlation to Violence
Upon reports surfacing that Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway publicly declared, “I'm so worried that people who don't understand autism or Asperger’s syndrome will now associate it with violence,... - December 18, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
The Best and Worst Cities in English
Dubai Bottom, Zurich Top in Global City Index Ranking English, Says EF - December 16, 2012 - EF Education First
Creations by Crouch Contributes Radically to Multilingual Education
The world is already changing both culturally and technologically in ways we never imagined. Adele's books are designed to contribute positively to those changes by enriching the lives of children. Available in both printed and eBook formats, her books are colorful, playful and they make learning fun. - December 15, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Connecticut Author, Sandra Champlain, Gives Free Help on "Grief" to Those Impacted by Elementary School Shooting December 14, 2012
At least 27 shot and killed, including children, at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school. Sandra Champlain, author of "How to Survive Grief" and "We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death" gives families important tools to deal with their pain at this emotional time. - December 14, 2012 - Sandra Champlain
Creativity Conference to be Held at the University of South Florida in Sarasota
The Florida Creativity Coalition and the University of South Florida (Sarasota-Manatee Campus) announce that they will partner to present the 10th Annual Florida Creativity Weekend in Sarasota in March 2013. Over 40 workshops are scheduled that address creative thinking and problem solving... - December 14, 2012 - Florida Creativity Coalition
Comedy Guys Offers Beneficial, Fun and Entertaining Defensive Driving Classes in Texas
Comedy Guys offers defensive driving classes taught by professional comedians, so you can be entertained while learning valuable driving skills and getting speeding tickets dismissed. - December 13, 2012 - Comedy Guys
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Dr. Patrick A. Heelan has over 45 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Roz Adler German Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Roz Adler German of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational consulting. About Roz Adler German Ms. Adler German has over 27 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Online Educa Berlin 2012 is Over
Online Educa, the biggest expo and conference dedicated to modern education technologies has ended. It was held in Berlin 28-30 of November 2012. StarForce Technologies participated in the event and present its vision and technologies towards e-learning security issues. There was company’s... - December 13, 2012 - StarForce
NetSupport School is Named 2012 Top Readers Choice by Both District Administration Magazine and University Business Magazine
Classroom Management specialist, NetSupport, has maintained its position as the leading classroom management software solution by being selected as a University Business 2012 Readers Choice Top Product and a Top 100 Product by the readers of District Administration Magazine. NetSupport was... - December 12, 2012 - NetSupport
Atlanta Technical College Named the Top Technical College in Georgia
The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has chosen Atlanta Technical College as their college of the year for 2012. Dr. Lynn Cornett, chair of the TCSG board, presented Atlanta Technical College President Alvetta Thomas with the Perdue Award for the TCSG Technical College of the... - December 12, 2012 - Atlanta Technical College
Teachers Needed for the Philippines
The search for the top 10 exemplary Filipino-American candidates for the inaugural corps of Teach for the Philippines has been extended to Friday, December 14, 2012. Teach for the Philippines (www.teachforthephilippines.org), the national movement that empowers leaders to expand educational... - December 10, 2012 - Teach For The Philippines
Tutors with Computers Fills Up a HeroBox
Tutors with Computers collaborates with HeroBox.org to support U.S. troops and spread cheer. - December 08, 2012 - Tutors with Computers
SPI Study Abroad Announces New Scholarships for 2013 Summer Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider offers new scholarships for summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - December 08, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
The PSAT Test Scores Are in. What's Next?
PSAT test scores will be delivered over the next few weeks. The results can be confusing. Chyten has the answers parents need to understand the process and to move ahead with confidence. The Chyten Centers of New Jersey are offering informative sessions to answer the Top 10 PSAT Questions Parents... - December 08, 2012 - Chyten Millburn
Davidson Realty Raises $6000 Through First Davidson Cares Fundraiser for Local Schools
Leading real estate company Davidson Realty www.DavidsonRealty.com is supporting local St. Johns County schools with new Davidson Cares program. - December 06, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Bernard Sheridan and Par Breakers Golf Academy: the Future of Golf Instruction
Par Breakers Golf Academy Director of Instruction Bernard Sheridan takes his academy to new levels using the cutting edge of online golf instruction with The Golf Channel's Swing Fix online instruction. - December 06, 2012 - Par Breakers Golf Academy Live
A Welcome Comeback for the New Musical, A Country Christmas Carol by Albert Evans and Ron Kaehler
A Country Christmas Carol (by Ron Kaehler and Albert Evans) was commissioned by James A. Rocco, snapped up by Dramatic Publishing after its first NY reading and Walter Bobbie presented it in New York for the Broadway USA Series of Great New American Musicals. - December 06, 2012 - James Rocco
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services
Education Online Services Corporation is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services. As a long-term member of the Education Online Services team, Ms. Sands has been with the company from its inception in 2009 and has served in various... - December 06, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
RMHC Helps Children Reach Their Full Potential Through Scholarship Program
Through its scholarship program, RMHC strives to improve the lives of northern Nevada’s children by opening the door to higher education. In 2013, RMHC Northern Nevada will award 37 renewable scholarships to high school seniors who plan on attending college full-time. Students who aspire to attend college or technical school can apply online at www.rmhc-reno.org for a scholarship. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by December 20, 2012. - December 06, 2012 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada
Online Education Startup TRAIL Points Out Overlooked Population, Responds to Meeker’s "State of the Internet" Report with Missing Link
Online education startup, TRAIL, responds to Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers' Mary Meeker's “2012 Internet Trends Year-End Update" report, saying it overlooked a segment of the population that encompasses over 60 million Americans: those who are not online at all. - December 06, 2012 - JobScout
Bees Without Borders Launches Campaign to Help Kenyan Beekeepers
Andrew's Honey and Bees Without Borders (a 501(c)(3) launches Indiegogo Campaign. The campaign will seek to raise $20,000. In additional funds to help support its mission to build better beekeeping infrastructure for three Kenya villages. - December 04, 2012 - Bees Without Borders
Lawline.com to Offer Free CLE to Attorneys Affected by Superstorm Sandy
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Continuing Education company Lawline.com will open its doors to any and all attorneys affected by the storm. Lawline will be hosting over 10 free live CLE events in the month of December, all of which can be attended by attorneys in the tri-state area. Lawline. - December 04, 2012 - FurtherEd
Connected Visuals Launch Their Online e-Learning Software Platform
Online e-learning software has just taken a leap forward with Connected Visuals™, a new approached to on-line learning. Their site and software has been constructed by adappt.co.uk - convergence architects of the digital future, working with Drupal, .NET, Sharepoint, Mobile, Tablet and ConnectedTV. - December 03, 2012 - adappt
360 Education Solutions' Master Educators 2012 - Writing Contest Winners
The winners for 360 Education Solutions' 2012 Writing Contest have been chosen, and the Master Educators themselves have been informed. 360 Education Solutions would like to proudly announce the 2012 Master Educator Winners. - December 03, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
Louise H. McGrew Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Louise H. McGrew, of Pixley, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Louise H. McGrew Louise H. McGrew is a Program Specialist with the Tulare County... - December 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Research by Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds No Clear Path to Mathematics Learning in California
New research finds that students already doing well in mathematics in the 7th grade are more likely to take advanced math courses in high school and achieve proficiency on the California Standards Test (CST) in algebra. But for the many students who struggle, there is no clear path to learning and achievement in mathematics. - December 01, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
AZ529 Completes Successful Arizona College Savings Month with Picture Yourself After College Coloring Contest Winners
October’s Savings Awareness Month Brought Statewide Events, Welcomed Hundreds of Contest Entries - December 01, 2012 - Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
’tis the Season for Math Zoom’s Winter Boot Camp
Irvine-Based Math Zoom Academy Provides an Unexpected Holiday Treat for Mathematically Gifted 12- to 17-Year-Olds: Its Lively, Competition-Fueled Math Camp, Offered December 24–28, 2012. - December 01, 2012 - Zoom Math Academy
Capita Announces School Inspections Conference - Wednesday 6th February, Central London
Attend Capita’s School Inspections Conference to reinforce the necessary skills to prepare for the new, one-day-notice inspections, by demonstrating how continuous efficient self-evaluation can best evidence outcomes and school improvement. - November 30, 2012 - Capita Conferences
The Winner of the Stephanie C. Tardieu Award for Excellence in Pre-Medical Education is Syed F. Haider
Syed F. Haider, a junior student at the City College of the City University of New York (CCNY) was the recipient of The Stephanie C. Tardieu Award for excellence in pre-medical education on November 29th, 2012. - November 29, 2012 - Stephanie C. Tardieu
New Radio Show Celebrates Individual Freedom and the Pursuit of the American Dream
Beginning December 3, 2012, you can join with others from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM, Monday through Friday, and begin taking control of your personal economy by listening to Repaving Mainstreet, on the Radio Colorado Network, 1060-AM KRCN. - November 29, 2012 - Bizalchemy
Superior Grocers Joins Forces with Nestle USA to Donate $152,000 to Local Schools in Southern California
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, has partnered once again with Nestlé USA to continue its commitment to education in Southern California. In an effort to support local schools, Superior Grocers and Nestlé USA’s school donation partnership will award a total of $152,000 to 132 local schools and $20,000 to the National Guard Youth Foundation. - November 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers
DynCorp International Hosts Elicitation and Rapport Training
DynCorp International (DI) will be hosting an elicitation and rapport training seminar at their Phoenix Training Center in Alexandria, Va. The three-day session will be held December 17-19, 2012, and is offered as a part of DI’s extensive training and intelligence business. - November 29, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
Idyllwild Arts Academy: Innovations in Teaching Math and the Arts from a Collaborative Approach
Idyllwild Arts Academy, a pre-professional, college-preparatory boarding school in the San Jacinto Mountains uses an innovative approach to teaching math to art students. - November 28, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Christian Leadership Academy Hosted Its Most Successful Dinner and Auction
On November 10, 2012, Christian Leadership Academy, located on Livernois just north of Big Beaver Road on the campus of Zion Christian Church, hosted its most successful dinner and live auction in the 17-year history of the school. Over 180 guests, consisting of families and local business... - November 27, 2012 - Christian Leadership Academy
Dr. Krakovsky is Invited to Deliver a Keynote Speech at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2013 annual scientific meeting for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 29th annual scientific meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15-19, 2013. The prestigious meeting... - November 26, 2012 - International Phalloplasty Institute
eXact Learning Solutions Engages in the eTernity Initiative for Educational Textbooks Standards
At this year’s Online Educa Berlin event, Fabrizio Cardinali, Chair of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG) and Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at the world-leading online and mobile learning solutions provider, eXact learning solutions, will be announcing his company’s engagement in a new initiative from the Workshop Learning Technologies (CEN WS-LT) sub-group of CEN, Europe’s Committee for Standardisation - November 24, 2012 - eXact learning solutions
NewProductHelp.com Helps Bring Fender Glove Invention to Life with Dynamic Online Presentation
Taralyn F., Florida resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for her Fender Glove invention. An effective new product targeted at educators who utilize white boards, the Fender Glove features a unique design... - November 23, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Campbell Law School Announces the Addition of Robert A. Sar to the School’s Board of Visitors
Local Litigator and Campbell Law Graduate Will Serve on Board of Visitors for Two Year Term - November 21, 2012 - Campbell Law
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Oklahoma City, OK on March 2-3 for the 2013 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - November 19, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Gary Rome Auto Group’s School Fundraiser Challenge
Gary Rome Auto Group has embarked on an exciting new project. Gary Rome will assist teachers... - November 18, 2012 - Gary Rome Auto Group
Daniel Mariconi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Daniel Mariconi, of Brentwood, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Psychological Counseling. About Daniel Mariconi Daniel Mariconi is a Psychologist,... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Handling Price Objections Sales Course Released by Joe Verde
Joe Verde Training Network® released a new online course coaching salespeople on how to handle price objections on Nov. 15, 2012. - November 17, 2012 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Education Available Free to Tennessee’s K-12 Schools
Seeking educators take advantage of online professional development and green building curriculum. - November 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Book Drive Benefits Team Success Students
Local Businesses Hold Book Drive for Bradenton, Florida Charter School - November 16, 2012 - Team Success Charter School
Reknowned Gamer Psychotherapist Digs Into Video Game Phenomenon “Minecraft"
Mike Langlois, a psychotherapist and Teaching Associate in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School will be presenting at SXSW on the video game “Minecraft,” and its connections to human consciousness and mindfulness. The game creates a mediated environment for relationship, gives us memes to live by, and points the way towards deeper mindfulness and well-being. - November 15, 2012 - Mike Langlois, LICSW
Wild Divine Launches Educational Meditation
The pioneers in mind/body software deliver the first ever education tool for improving students’ focus, concentration and confidence. - November 14, 2012 - Wild Divine
Nidhi Infotech Reviews the Advantages of SAP Training
With years of experience in providing top notch education through its training programs, Nidhi Infotech reviews the advantages of SAP Training so that the interested candidates may be guided with the clear picture and scope of training. - November 14, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech