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Central Scholarship Appoints New Program Manager
Central Scholarship has named Jennifer Bauer as Program Manager. In her role as Program Manager, Jennifer will work with Central Scholarship’s program department to generate interest in and to administer Central Scholarship’s funding programs. Jennifer will work closely with students as... - February 04, 2012 - Central Scholarship
A New Collaboration between Tutors International and James Johnstone Ltd Extends Enablement Beyond Private Tutoring and Educational Consultancy
Leading private tutoring organisation Tutors International announce a partnership with "problem solvers" James Johnstone Ltd to offer a complete service to clients. - February 04, 2012 - Tutors International
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
First Annual Frances Perkins Forum at Adelphi University
The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is pleased to present the First Annual Frances Perkins Forum, featuring author Kirsten Downey. This professional development forum for educators, entitled “The Living New Deal in New York,” is a two-day inaugural event. The forum... - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University’s Eugene Palma Joins the FBI InfraGard Advisory Board
Adelphi University is proud to announce that its Executive Director of Public Safety, Eugene Palma, has joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Long Island InfraGard Advisory Board. - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
630 Seniors in the Wichita Falls Independent School District Will Graduate with a National Career Readiness Certificate
Work Hard-Work Smart is proud to announce that 630 high school seniors in the Wichita Falls Independent School District will graduate with a high school diploma and a nationally recognized certification, the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The Wichita Falls Independent School... - February 02, 2012 - Work Hard - Work Smart
New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises and DVDs
The Beach Body Boot Camp site offers details on boot camp workouts that can be done as home. Options include P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity and more. - February 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gainful Employment Regulations Matter to 360 Education Solutions
360 Education Solutions, a popular resource for teachers looking for regionally accredited online degree programs, aims to scrutinize its university partners by how well they will rank under new "gainful employment" regulations. These regulations have been put in place to ensure college degree programs are worth the expense and effort by leading to employment or career promotion upon graduation. - February 01, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis to Help People Harness Their “Inner Heckler” and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course
Stand-up comic John Heffron joins fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis in a new online training course designed to quiet the “inner heckler” once and for all. Available online at http://www.innerheckler.com, the Inner Heckler program helps people focus on the positive and boost self-esteem. - January 28, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Bay Area Kids Learn How to Change the World at "Hack the Future"
Over 100 students will participate in a full day “hackathon” to learn about innovation from rock-star tech leaders like Pong creator Allan Alcorn and engineers from Facebook. - January 27, 2012 - Hack the Future
Student at Walford and North Shropshire College Receives Prestigious Award
Walford and North Shropshire College A-Level student Melvyn Yan has today received the prestigious Royal Air Force (RAF) Sixth Form Scholarship Certificate from Flight Lieutenant Chris Wilson. The Scholarship is worth £1000 and is available to students in year 12 but in order to receive it they need to come through a rigorous selection process. - January 27, 2012 - North Shropshire College
Students Can Find English Tutors Easily with New Tutorial Service
Tutor service, FindEnglishTutor.com, a panel for teachers to share expertise at low rates for students. - January 26, 2012 - FindEnglishTutor.com
The Spencer Institute Offers Latest Health and Wellness Coaching Training and Certification Online
A health and wellness coach can help people achieve fitness and life goals. Online health and wellness coaching programs available through The Spencer Institute help participants understand the most effective methods for achieving goals, increasing fitness and working with clients in a successful business model. - January 25, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Last Minute Tutoring Placements Result in a Compromise in Full Time Tutoring
Private Tutoring specialist, Adam Caller, warns parents that by not looking for a private tutor early enough, they may have to compromise on the quality of home tutoring. - January 25, 2012 - Tutors International
"Work in China - A Guide by Knowledge Must," Knowledge Must Releases Its Free Guide Book for Working in China
Everybody who is interested in working in China now has a resource to make their life easier. Knowledge Must is announcing the publication of its new guide book "Work in China - A Guide by Knowledge Must," which is available for free download from its website at... - January 25, 2012 - Knowledge Must
Grade Results Opens Wisconsin Office to Provide Live, One-to-One Educational Services to Students in the Upper Midwest
Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Upper Midwest with its new office in Madison, Wisconsin. The office will serve the state of Wisconsin. Grade Results works with public, private, charter and alternative... - January 23, 2012 - Grade Results
Equals6 Announces 20 "Top Talent" Scholarship Winners
More than 30 new scholarships available at equals6.com. - January 21, 2012 - Equals6.com
New Executive Certificate - Advocacy in International Affairs Kicked Off by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and LEIDAR in Geneva
The four modules of the Executive Certificate – Advocacy in International Affairs cover advocacy concepts and practice; public diplomacy and campaigning; governmental affairs and lobbying; and communications programmes. The programme is held in Geneva, Switzerland and benefits from the proximity to a large number of international and non-governmental organizations and multinational companies. - January 21, 2012 - Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification
With a variety of programs, business models and tactics for life coaches, The Spencer Institute offers a full spectrum of life coaching certificates on its website at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/. Options include life strategies coach, wellness coach, sports psychology coach and many more. - January 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Capita Announce Details of Their 14th National Driving Change in 14-19 Education Conference
With the Government committed to take action on all of Professor Wolf’s recommendations and the Raising of the Participation Age in 2015 , don’t miss this opportunity to ensure you are prepared for successful delivery of full participation. - January 20, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Hong Kong Open School Platform to Get Raptivity’s Rapid Interactivity Building
The new "E4Learn" platform from Top Link Asia Limited enables sharing of teaching material across school teachers and students. - January 20, 2012 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Boot Camp Exercise Website Offers Top Source for Boot Camp Workout Classes, Training Videos and Business Programs
As boot camps remain one of the most popular global exercise options, a new website offers a go-to resource on boot camp exercise classes, boot camp DVDs and boot camp business programs. The new site at http://www.bootcampexercise.com/ also includes a directory of boot camp exercise classes by state. - January 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
CEU Workshop Announced in New York City
The pediatric therapy and autism services company, Bilinguals Inc. / Achieve Beyond, is hosting a continuing education workshop in Manhattan for therapists in the New York metropolitan area. - January 19, 2012 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Frog Dissection Wins Reader’s Choice Educational Apps
The Virtual Frog Dissection app from PunFlay wins the Reader’s Choice Awards 2011. Reviewed by Apps for Homeschooling, and nominated by its readers, the Virtual Frog Dissection App was voted the 5th most popular app of the Top 10 Reader’s Choices. According to the Apps for... - January 19, 2012 - Emantras
Helms Career Institute Spreads Goodwill Mission, Education Opportunities Online with New Website
Helms Career Institute, a division of Goodwill Industries, was established with the sole focus of creating an educational model that provides training in culinary arts, and other occupational areas. This unique educational program needed a web presence that allowed Helms Career Institute to attract future students, educate contributors and engage the community. To accomplish this goal they turned to Third Wave Digital, a Macon, Georgia-based website design firm Third Wave Digital. - January 18, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
The Spencer Institute for Coach Training Offers Green Living Trends for 2012
With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. - January 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
TeenBizVenture Begins Registration in Orlando
Echelon Business Plans & Solutions, LLC begins accepting applications for the highly anticipated TeenBizVenture, Orlando’s solution to real-world skills not available in today’s curriculum. - January 16, 2012 - Echelon Business Plans & Solutions, LLC
George C.H. Sun Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
George C.H. Sun, of Mobile, Alabama, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Philosophy and Education. About George C.H. Sun George C.H. Sun was born in China. He received his Ph.D. from Southern Illinois... - January 16, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
Award-Winning Transformational and Motivational Movie, "The Compass," Continues to Impact Viewers Across the Globe
“The Compass” movie, a story of personal self-discovery and exploration, continues to win accolades and fans from around the globe. The award-winning movie has now been translated into five languages and viewed by millions of people worldwide. - January 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. Angela Kremers Joins EAST Initiative Staff
Educational non-profit EAST Initiative would like to welcome Dr. Angela Kremers as their new Senior Director of Corporate Strategy. - January 15, 2012 - EAST Initiative
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Supports Darton College Students in Camp Adventure
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. supports five Darton College students of Albany, Georgia being accepted into an international internship program called, Camp Adventure. This is a history-making moment for the institution and the individual students. The Darton College students accepted into the program are:... - January 15, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Capita’s 2nd National Conference on Developing the Early Years Workforce - Wednesday 26th March 2012
Capita's Developing the Early Years Workforce Conference provides a timely opportunity to come to grips with the most recent policies and assess their impact on professionals working in early years. - January 15, 2012 - Capita Conferences
The Learning Experience Winter Open House
Games, crafts, tours, refreshments, and much, much more. - January 14, 2012 - The Learning Experience (The Lewis Center)
Joan Kirkendall Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Joan Kirkendall, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Joan Kirkendall Joan Kirkendall is the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs at Boston University. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Russell Davidson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Russell Davidson, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Russell Davidson Russell Davidson is a Professor and Economist at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. - January 14, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
IMPACT Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Continuing Education Units
The Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT) online certification program is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program counts for 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer program. - January 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
RichmondBUILD Receives $20K in New Equipment from Abatix Corp. at the Request of ehs International, Inc. to Support Green Jobs Training for Richmond Residents
Abatix provides new equipment and supplies valued over $20,000 to support the City of Richmond’s award-winning green jobs training program. Abatix is a full service distributor of quality products to safety, construction, environmental, marine, remediation, healthcare and energy... - January 11, 2012 - ehs International, Inc
Social Navigator: Groundbreaking Social Skills App Challenges Conventional Parenting and Teaching Practices
Special needs mom and behavioral management specialist creates new app that focuses on the root causes of child social challenges and calls for new alternatives to discipline and contingency management models for Apsperger's syndrome, ADD, and neurotypical kids. - January 11, 2012 - Seven Minds, LLC
Nancy Reynolds Bartlit Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Nancy Reynolds Bartlit, of Los Alamos, New Mexico has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who's Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of History and Lecturing. About Nancy Reynolds Bartlit Nancy Bartlit earned a B.A. degree in history from Smith College... - January 11, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
FII’s Sites Provide More Tools and Integration
First Impression Interactive, a lead generation company recently named for its success in Inc 500, began revamping its education and employment websites for the New Year, adding new interactive tools and social media facets. In just a short while, the new tools and updated information have created... - January 10, 2012 - First Impression Interactive
New Special Needs Preschool Classroom at Penny Lane Schools
Penny Lane Schools (www.pennylaneschools.com) in collaboration with Good Shepherd Center (www.gscenter.org) and St. Xavier University (www.sxu.edu) will launch a new program January 16th, 2012, directed at servicing the growing special needs population in early childhood education. - January 08, 2012 - Penny Lane Schools
Private Tuition Expert Adam Caller to Present Alternative Education Options in Forthcoming Column
Private tutoring specialist, Adam Caller, will guide parents through non-school based education options in the next edition of Polo Times. - January 08, 2012 - Tutors International
Virtual Speech Center Inc. Releases a New iPad Application for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of web-based software for online speech therapy (telepractice) and mobile applications, announced today the release of Outdoor Fun, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. Outdoor Fun is designed by a certified... - January 07, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
The Spencer Institute Offers 2012 Trend Report on Corporate Wellness
The Spencer Institute recently published a 2012 trend report on corporate wellness. Trends for the new year include increased focus on education, small group coaching and more. - January 07, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Doodle Bugs! Commemorates 20th Anniversary with 20 Acts of Kindness
January 20, 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers. - January 07, 2012 - Doodle Bugs! Children's Centers
Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Naval Architects
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust has launched its new 2012 course timetable and is now seeking hundreds of 13 to 17 year old students to sample their taster engineering courses. Any student can apply to attend a wide range of subsidised four-day residential courses which take... - January 07, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Experts Predict Personal Trainer Trends for 2012
As the go-to resource for personal trainers across the globe, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) offers predictions for the top personal training trends for 2012. Organization experts predict a focus on small group training as well as more demographic-specific specialization, among others. - January 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Low Carbon Energy Challenge for Budding Young Engineers with the Smallpeice Trust
Newcastle University is hosting an exciting Low Carbon Energy Challenge from 23rd to 26th July 2012 for fifty 15 and 16 year olds students (Year 11) from across the UK. - January 06, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust