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Epignosis eFront Unveils TalentLMS
A super-easy, cloud-based learning platform for small organizations. - October 07, 2012 - Epignosis LLC
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Growing Demand for Quality Education is Triggering ICT Usage in Education Sector, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the ICT Adoption in Education Sector India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - October 06, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club
Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Early Registration for Wexford University Online Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology Degrees Triples Expectations
Early registration for January 2013 classes at Wexford University online has exceeded expectations by 300 percent. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - October 05, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Courses Approved for GBCI CE Hours for LEED® Professionals
GEF Institute Named Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. - October 05, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The Mesa Stables Now Provides Horseback Riding Lessons
The Mesa Stables just started 6 new students in the past two weeks on horseback riding. - October 04, 2012 - The Mesa Stables
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Interactive Book App 3 Little Pig & Big Bad Wolf Transforms Reading Into Fun
Kid's Academy Company, the publisher of a top educational application Interactive ABC HD - Pre-reading for Kids, is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of "3 Little Pig & Big Bad Wolf" for Android devices. The book offers a completely new interactive approach to the well-known fairy tale. - October 04, 2012 - Kid's Academy
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Presents Italian University Preparation Courses in Milan and Rome
Preparatory course to enter Italian universities is an effective course offered by Leonardo da Vinci School in Milan and Rome. - October 04, 2012 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Nature & Feng Shui Lecture at NY State Outdoor Education Association Conference in October
Feng Shui expert and lecturer Maureen K. Calamia will present “Why Plants Make us Feel Good” at the 2012 NY State Outdoor Education Association’s Conference being held at Brookhaven National Lab in Upton, NY this October. - October 03, 2012 - Luminous Spaces
DAMN Digital Studio Shares 10 Tech Activities to Increase a Child’s Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
As DAMN Digital prepares to release the second installment of Nick Versus, which will focus on a young boy in NYC learning STEM, the agency shares suggestions on how parents can increase their child’s interest in technology. - October 03, 2012 - DAMN Digital Studio, LLC.
The Help Group to Begin Using Skills® Curriculum with Students with Autism
The Help Group has committed to a 4-month pilot of Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help educate students affected by autism spectrum disorders. - October 03, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education
Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Wake Education Partnership to Host 2012 Education Summit on Oct. 30
Annual Event Will Inform Local Business Professionals on Newly Adopted Common Core Standards - October 03, 2012 - Wake Education
School is in Session: Create Free Online Classes with teachem's "The School of You"
Teachem officially launched the School of You today giving anyone the ability to create unlimited classes from YouTube videos. Never before has such an easy to use teaching and learning platform been integrated so closely with YouTube videos. It is perfect for universities and other learning... - October 02, 2012 - FurtherEd
Fitness and Personal Development Guru John Spencer Ellis Wins Quilly Award from National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for “The Wellness Code”
John Spencer Ellis recently received a Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best-selling Authors for his book, “The Wellness Code.” The academy honors authors who have achieved best-selling status for their literary works. - October 02, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dyslexia Simulation Helps Parents and Professionals Work More Effectively with Children with Reading Challenges
Stowell Learning Center will offer a free 1-1/2 hour simulation experience that helps parents, teachers, and other professionals actually feel what it is like to have a reading problem. The simulation will be held on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Stowell Learning Center located at 1150 Main Street Suite C, Irvine, CA 92614. - October 02, 2012 - Stowell Learning Center
Appleton Growth Accelerates with Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
Emerging Education Franchise Concept Adds 21 More Territories to Its Growing Franchise Roster - October 01, 2012 - Appleton Learning
Epignosis eFront LMS Wins Best of ELearning! Award
ELearning! Media Group Awards Epignosis for Best Open Source Solution - September 29, 2012 - Epignosis LLC
Huntington Beach High School District Board Candidate Edward Pinchiff Announces Support of New Anti-Bullying Initiative
Edward Pinchiff is supporting a new anti-bullying initiative in Huntington Beach proposed by City Councilman Joe Carchio that is intended to raise awareness and reduce bullying in Huntington Beach schools. Mr. Pinchiff would also like to see the Huntington Beach High School District establish a District wide reporting system for bullying. - September 29, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
MEGT Welcomes Mindanao Visitors
Australia’s world’s best practice model of education leading to employment will be on show in October when 12 delegates from TVET Institutions and supporting organisations in Mindanao in the Philippines will visit Australia. - September 28, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Solavei Founder & CEO Ryan Wuerch to Present in Honolulu on Sept. 29 at Chaminade University
Meet CEO Ryan Wuerch in Honolulu on Saturday, September 29th and learn about 4g mobile service for your smart phone that will actually pay you to participate. Unlimited nationwide 4g mobile service, $49 mo, no contract, no credit check. - September 26, 2012 - 4gMobileServiceFree.com
Forest Grove School Benefit Screening Event Features Emmy® Nominated “Country School: One Room – One Nation” and Filmmakers
An historic 1873 schoolhouse featured in a documentary film by Fourth Wall Films gets a second chance as preservation efforts race against the clock to save the iconic structure. A special benefit screening event will help raise funds to stablize Forest Grove #5 in Bettendorf, Iowa. - September 26, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
The Pinnacle Schools New Director of Education
The Pinnacle Schools announces the appointment of Laura Worshim as Director of Education. The Pinnacle Schools offer therapeutic and academic programs for at-risk and struggling teens. - September 26, 2012 - The Pinnacle Schools
Beacon Day School Welcomes City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Thursday, September 27th at 5 p.m. PT, Beacon Day School will welcome City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to the school's ribbon-cutting ceremony. An open house will follow. - September 26, 2012 - Beacon Day School
Michigan School District Implements Dragonfly Solutions’ SEED Program to Create $6 Million in New Revenue and Energy Savings
Ypsilanti Public Schools signed a contract with Dragonfly Solutions to provide proprietary energy efficiency equipment throughouth the entire district with no money out of pocket through the SEED Program (School Energy Efficiency Development Program) which helps school find revenue rewards in energy efficiency projects and renewable energy projects by generating Clean Skies Certificates that are sold for the District in the Voluntary Energy Market. - September 26, 2012 - Dragonfly Solutions, Inc.
National High School Graduation Pledge Campaign Launched This Week by the America First or Last Movement
New Jersey Minority Educational Development announces National Movement promises to take America on a New Path, through a High School Graduation Pledge Campaign for over the next 4 months, in an effort to raise graduation rates by 3%. - September 26, 2012 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Capita's School Admissions Conference - Monday 10th December 2012, Central London
Keynote: Dr Elizabeth Passmore OBE, Chief Schools Adjudicator, Office of the Schools Adjudicator. With more schools becoming their own admission authorities, Capita’s 7th National School Admissions Conference provides an opportunity to examine the impact of the changes to the School Admissions Code. - September 26, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
New Study by Perceptual Development Corporation Uncovers 20 Areas Impacted by Perceptual Processing Problems, Suggesting Reading Problems Are Not Only About Reading
Perceptual processing problems like dyslexia cause more than just reading problems, they can cause issues with depth perception, attention & concentration, headaches & migraines, and even driving. Non-invasive colored glasses can help. - September 25, 2012 - Irlen Institute
New Book - Todd Stofka Explores Classroom Learning Secrets for Turning Test Anxiety Into Confidence
Turning Classroom learning anxiety into cofidence and performance - September 23, 2012 - Philly Hypnosis Performance
Author Shares His Journey from a Tough Neighborhood to an Elite Boarding School
Author, L.T. Woody is pleased to announce his new book, IN BLACK IN WHITE. It is a "true story," and makes a fine inspirational gift for any young person looking to succeed. The book is readily available in both paperbook and as an ebook. - September 22, 2012 - L.T. Woody
Job Search Tool Kit and Free Resume Review for Veterans and Military Family Members
Community Business College is adding to its military family support programs by offering a professional resume review and job search tool kit to active duty military service members, veterans, their dependents and military spouses. - September 21, 2012 - Community Business College
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Lawline “Furthered 40” to Honor Excellence in Furthering Education
Revelation. Progression. Change. These are made possible because of our world’s educators and they are just a few of the reasons why Lawline.com plans to recognize their efforts. The “Furthered 40” will acknowledge profound professionals dedicated to furthering the education of... - September 21, 2012 - FurtherEd
How Are You Smart? PsychTests Research Emphasizes Importance of Nurturing Different Forms of Intelligence
PsychTests.com's latest research indicates that students who do well in school are more likely to cultivate multiple forms of intelligence. - September 21, 2012 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Davidson Speaker Series Presents Craig Speziale, Principal of Ponte Vedra High School, Discussing Getting Students Ready for High School & Beyond on Sept 27 at 7 Pm
School is back in session and so is the Davidson Speaker Series with an important back to school topic geared to parents of current middle school and high school students. Craig Speziale, Principal of Ponte Vedra High School and a seasoned academic administrator, will discuss getting students ready... - September 21, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Lights, Camera, Action; Morning Star Fishermen
Aquaponics Expert Hallam Murray Visits Local Business Morning Star Fishermen, Who Will Star in New Documentary - September 21, 2012 - Morning Star Fishermen
The Media League, a Competitive Creative League
Registration Opens for the World’s First Varsity Creativity League www.themedialeague.com - September 21, 2012 - The Media League
Thiess Invests in Apprentice Training Program
Mining, construction and services industry leader Thiess has formalised its partnership with MEGT Australian apprenticeships Centre to equip its apprentices and trainees with the skills to meet future project commitments. This follow the recently released Queensland Energy and Telecommunications... - September 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College
Tamara Borrego has been named adjunct professor of drawing and painting for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Eastern National Publishes American Latinos and the Making of the United States
The compelling story of American Latino heritage in the United States from the early 19th century to today is the focus of Eastern National’s new publication, American Latinos and the Making of the United States. Authored by Yale University Professor Stephen Pitti, PhD, the book provides an... - September 20, 2012 - Eastern National
California STEM Learning Network - California After School Network Awards Expand Out of School STEM Learning Opportunities
Power of Discovery: STEM2 awards fund three regional partnerships to expand learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for young people in California’s out-of-school time settings. - September 19, 2012 - California STEM Learning Network
Ameridose Sponsors Health Connect Partners' 2012 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Health Connect Partners’ 2012 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference, September 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. - September 19, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
iCEV Advocates Awareness Toward Food-Borne Illness
CEV Multimedia, Ltd. recently released the newest addition to their “Hot Topic” video series titled Fruits, Vegetables & Salmonella. The online video segment provides insight into food safety from the preventative practices performed by American fruit and vegetable producers to... - September 19, 2012 - CEV Multimedia
Homeless to Harvard Student Speaks at Stanbridge College Commencement
Homeless to Harvard student Dawn Loggins inspired graduates and guests at the Stanbridge College 2012 Commencement Exercises with her story of overcoming homelessness with her acceptance into Harvard University. - September 18, 2012 - Stanbridge University