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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Participates in Leadership East County Program for 17th Year
The nine-month program aims to help residents become a vital part within the community. - August 02, 2012 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Get High Quality Home Schooling Programs with Complete Curriculum
Complete Curriculum Offers Home Schoolers a Better, Cheaper Mathematics Lesson Plan. - August 01, 2012 - Complete Curriculum
Nicola King Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Nicola King, of New South Wales, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About_Nicola King Dr. Nicola King is the Acting Course Coordinator BSc &... - August 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Higher Family Achivement to Hold Metro Atlanta Back to School-Blast and School Supply Give-Away: Families Bowl and Skate Free
August 5 – Back to School Blast 3pm-7pm at the Atlanta MetroPlex located 1959 Metropolitan Parkway SW Atlanta Ga 30315. Bring school supplies for one-three students and your family will be able to bowl and skate free. Know someone who needs school supplies please come direct them to come to the Atlanta Metro Back to School Blast. Free School Supplies. - July 31, 2012 - Nancy Klausner
Photo Exhibit That Offers Diverse Portrait of African-American Young Men to Open in Philadelphia
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the groundbreaking photographic exhibit "By the Content of My Character: Portraits of African-American Young Men" will open in Philadelphia, PA. Fueled by the killing of Trayvon Martin, the exhibit offers a diverse and positive profile of young African-American men through photos, challenging the irrationality of the stigma often associated with them. - July 30, 2012 - Denise Allen
Homeschooling Opens Doors for Olympian Gymnast Elizabeth “Ebee” Price
Gymnast and homeschooler Elizabeth Price has earned a place as an alternate to the United States Women’s Gymnastics Team, after years of hard work and determination. Both raw talent and vigorous training by Coach Donna Strauss of the Parkettes of Allentown, PA, have led to success for... - July 30, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Raptivity Wins LearnX 2012 - Learning and Technology Impact Award
Raptivity is ranked the Best in Games or Simulation category in the whole eLearning industry among others. - July 30, 2012 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, 50 students from across the UK attended a residential course to learn more about low carbon energy sources. Sponsored by global energy services company Senergy, this course enabled the 15 and 16 year old students to spend time learning about new, renewable energy sources... - July 29, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
A Match Made in Heaven
Celestron and Astronomers Without Borders are excited to announce a new partnership that brings together two of worldwide astronomy’s brightest stars. - July 27, 2012 - Celestron
Grade Improving App sCoolWork to Sponsor #140edu, Advocating Social Causes
sCoolWork, an innovative web app which improves students' grades while decreasing homework preparation time, will be offered free for #140edu NYC visitors and those in need. - July 27, 2012 - Skills and Knowledge
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19st July, 50 teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19th July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Everybody Wins! New York Announces Two Board Appointments
Julie M. Allen and Charlie Nguyen have been elected to the Board of Directors of Everybody Wins! New York. Founded in 1991, Everybody Wins! is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and facilitating children’s literacy programs in public elementary schools. For 20 years, EW... - July 26, 2012 - Everybody Wins! New York
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Dave Lynch Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Dave Lynch, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Nonprofit Social Services. About Dave Lynch Dave Lynch is Executive Director of Appalachian Mountain Teen Project. Mr. - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Nicola King, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Nicola King, Ph.D. of Armidale, NSW Australia, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. About Nicola King Dr. Nicola King is currently associated with the University of New... - July 25, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
African Education Week and Career Indaba Attract Record Visitor Numbers
A record +6000 education professionals and learners attended this year’s African Education Week and Career Indaba, organised by Cape Town based, Spintelligent, which took place at the Sandton International Convention Centre from 2-4 July. “This year we made sure that we catered to... - July 25, 2012 - African Education Week
Residential Tutoring Now Available from Fleet Tutors
Fleet Tutors, a leading provider of private tuition to students across the UK, now offers residential tutoring for students during the school holidays. - July 24, 2012 - Fleet Tutors
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success
Sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry in a four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 22, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Campbell Law School, Wake County Bar Association Launch Student Membership Program
Partnership Allows Networking Opportunities for Law Students with Association Members - July 21, 2012 - Campbell Law
EF Partners with Universiade Kazan 2013
EF Education First (EF), the world leader in international education, today announced their partnership with the Universiade Kazan. - July 21, 2012 - EF Education First
SFL’s Managing Director Receives Open University Business School’s Alumni Award for Outstanding Contribution to an Organisation 2012
The Open University Business School Alumni Network nominates and elects individuals that demonstrate best the application of learnings from the Open University MBA training and achievement of outstanding results. - July 19, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Leading Private Tutoring Agency, Tutors International, Agree with Government’s Plan for Primary School Curriculum Shake-Up
Founder of Tutors International, Adam Caller, shows support for the Education Secretary’s proposal to make the primary school curriculum tougher and reports that parents seeking private tutors are frustrated with the standard of education in schools. - July 19, 2012 - Tutors International
Studica Launches UnityEducators.org, a Unity Educators User Group
Studica, Inc., the education source for software and technology products has launched UnityEducators.org, a Unity Educators User Group, designed to help bring game design & development to a classroom near you. This online community is designed specifically to be a resource for educators who... - July 19, 2012 - Studica
Fast Forward Academy Exhibits Education Training Products for Tax Professionals at the Tax Forum in Atlanta
Fast Forward Academy recently exhibited its tax education products at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, one of the biggest tax conferences in the country. - July 19, 2012 - Fast Forward Academy, LLC
Work Experience Energises Pupils with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 6th July, 14 and 15 year old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. Run in conjunction with the UK’s largest utility company, National Grid, this residential learning opportunity gave... - July 19, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Acclaimed Tutor and Author Launches Her Tutoring Blueprint Series
Dr. Holland-Johnson offers her personal success blueprint to help tutors launch their own business. - July 18, 2012 - Realistic Measures and Consulting
Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology with the Smallpeice Trust. - July 18, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
"The Next Perfect Storm" Descends Upon Las Vegas
Patrick Bet-David, CEO of People Helping People, and Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Address Nation’s Financial Planners. - July 15, 2012 - People Helping People (PHP)
Students Gear Up for Motorsport Engineering Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience and gained a practical insight into the engineering principles, materials and technologies that shape the cutting edge of world professional motorsport. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications at Cardiff University. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Language Systems International Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Language Systems International, Inc., a well-known English language school in Southern California, is celebrating twenty-five years of providing communicative, student centered English programs for international students seeking to study English in the United States. Over the last twenty-five years... - July 14, 2012 - Language Systems International
Award Winning iOS App College T.A Redesigned for All Students, Renamed Student TA
Student TA, formerly known as College TA, is officially available for download through the Apple App Store. The application has been redesigned and tailored to fit the needs of not just college students, but all students. - July 13, 2012 - ArcDNA Inc
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 26th June to 29th June, sixty eight teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with an electronic engineering course from the Smallpeice Trust. - July 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Sage School Expands to Include Kindergarten
Private School Focusing on Language Learning Differences Expands to Include K-8. - July 12, 2012 - Sage School
Founder of Leading Private Tutoring Agency, Tutors International, is Invited to Attend CMRE Round Table to Discuss Professional Tutoring Body
Education Consultant Adam Caller has been invited to attend a round table at the Centre for Market Reform of Education to discuss the feasibility of a professional body for private tutoring. - July 12, 2012 - Tutors International
Children & Adults Can Train in a Choir in Hawaii Affiliated with the Royal College of Church Music
Auditions for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir, the only choir in Hawai'i affiliated with the prestigious Royal School of Church Music, are being held this summer. Training in the RSCM tradition, instruction includes curricula and a reward system with medals and ribbons. Every section has trained leader. - July 10, 2012 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Black Girls CODE™ Launches IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Black Girls Code launches an crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo to help bridge the digital divide by teaching computer programming to 200 girls of color in seven cities during their Summer of Code - July 07, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Capita Announce Details of Their Raising Secondary School Standards in Wales Conference
Capita’s Raising Secondary School Standards in Wales Conference provides a critical forum to share experiences and take away strategies to help drive up standards and performance in secondary education and exceed expected outcomes for pupils. - July 06, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Capita’s 5th National Conference on Academies: Embracing New Freedoms for School Improvement – Thursday 18th October 2012 – Central London
Capita’s 5th National Conference entitled Academies: Embracing New Freedoms for School Improvement is taking place on Thursday 18th October 2012 in Central London. - July 06, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announces Details of First Accountability and Governance in Schools Conference
Capita’s National Accountability and Governance in Schools Conference provides expert guidance on how to strengthen financial and educational accountability and achieve effective governance in order to drive forward school improvement. The new Ofsted framework will hold senior leaders... - July 05, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Fitness Business Strategies Program Helps Fitness Pros Earn More in Less Time with Effective Marketing Strategies
The top new resource for ethical fitness business practices, a new fitness business solutions site offers fitness business strategies for increased profits. The site is available at http://www.fitnessbusinessexpert.com. - July 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Does Exercise Affect Our Youth's Mental Health? Doing Sitacise Helps to Improve Youths Physical and Mental Health
Can exercise be used as an additional tool to aid in the prevention of mental illness in our youth? Especially when treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? - July 02, 2012 - Sitacise
Nidhi Infotech Foundation Launches with the Promise to Support Under Privileged Students with Quality Training & Software Education
Nidhi Infotech, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company launches the Nidhi Infotech Foundation with the motto to provide advanced software and job oriented training to the under privileged students. - July 02, 2012 - Nidhi Infotech
SDMS Ltd and Epignosis Announce the Release of Face-to-Face Training Module for eFront e-Learning
eFront now extended to provide classroom and face-to-face training module to meet the needs of customers for blended learning programmes. - July 01, 2012 - Epignosis LLC
GEF Institute Seeks K-12 and Higher Education Partners in Sustainability
Sustainability partners to receive free online education, discounts, marketing collateral. - June 30, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
10-Day Independence Day Sale with 70% Off the Prices for All Educational Apps
StyleMobile Studio is pleased to announce a 10-day Independence Day Sale with 70% Off the prices for all their educational apps both for iPhone/iPad. - June 29, 2012 - Stylemix LLC
Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $5,000 to Support Education in the City of Industry
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, through its non-profit organization, Superior Foundation is proud to announce its latest donation to local schools. On Friday, June 29, 2012, Superior Foundation will be awarding a $5,000 donation to... - June 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Vallo Benjamin Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Vallo Benjamin, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Medicine. About Vallo Benjamin Dr. Vallo Benjamin is a Professor of Neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center,... - June 29, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lydia Martinez Escobedo Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lydia Martinez Escobedo, of Houston, Texas has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Religion and Religious Education. About Lydia Martinez Escobedo Lydia Martinez Escobedo is Pastor, Administrator,... - June 29, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who