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360 Education Solutions Discussion-Point: Teachers Overpaid?
Is teaching really a personal self-sacrifice for the greater good of our children, or are teachers actually over-paid for their time and effort? A new study challenges common perceptions... - November 11, 2011 - 360 Education Solutions
Koenig to Host an Alumni Dinner in Honour of Koenig Students from Africa
Koenig Solutions, Nigeria’s favourite IT Training destination, is hosting an Alumni Dinner in honour of Koenig students from Africa on 3rd Dec ’11 in Lagos, Nigeria. Dinner will be attended by other Koenig Alumni and senior management of Koenig India (including the CEO, Mr. Rohit... - November 11, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
James J. Young III Installed as Tenth Head of Harbor Country Day School
On October 14, 2011, in an on-campus ceremony in the company of students, parents, faculty, staff, current and past trustees and friends, Harbor Country Day School formally installed James J. Young III as the tenth Head of School. “Harbor Country Day School is on the move,” said Mr. - November 10, 2011 - Harbor Country Day School
Harbinger Knowledge Products Announces an Online Webinar Titled "Interactive Courses on a Shoestring Budget"
An Interactive Panel Discussion by Training Industry Experts on November 17th, 2011. - November 10, 2011 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Coinmach Service Corporation Receives Vanguard Award
Joe Tamney, Director of Training and Development at Coinmach Service Corporation, received a prestigious Learning In Practice Award from Chief Learning Officer magazine. Tamney was awarded the Silver Vanguard Award for his accomplishments in the Vanguard category. “The Learning In Practice... - November 09, 2011 - Coinmach Corporation
Alliance for Climate Education Reaches 1 Million High School Students
National leader in high school climate education surpasses major milestone in two years. - November 09, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
The Learning Alliance Has a Strong Start to the School Year
The Learning Alliance has had a strong start strong for their third school year, continuing their innovative literacy programs through their partnership with the School District of Indian River County. - November 09, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Raises Over $600,000 for Local Communities & Schools
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, raised over $600,000 through its annual Golf Tournament event held on October 29th at the JW Marriott Resort in Palm Desert. Funds have been donated to various schools and non-profit organizations in Southern California communities. - November 08, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Bob Gillingham Ford and Normandy High School Fun-Raiser to Raise $8000 in One Day of Fun
Local Ford dealer Bob Gillingham Ford and Parma Ohio area high school Normandy High School raises funds Saturday, November 12, 2011 for a good cause called Drive One for Your School. - November 08, 2011 - Bob Gillingham Ford
QHI Launches Approved Victorian RSG Online Course
Quality Hospitality International (QHI) today announced the launch of its new, certified RSG online course. The introduction of this new course will allow Victorians to receive their RSG certificate through an online service. The course, developed by QHI, is approved for online delivery by the... - November 08, 2011 - Quality Hospitality International
BlackGirlsCode is Dedicated to Inspiring Girls of Color to Become the Next Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg
BlackGirlsCode, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 6 to 14, to become successful computer programmers has a mission to inspire a new generation of African American female coders to remold the complexion of the software development industry. - November 07, 2011 - BlackGirlsCode
Capita’s Preventing School Exclusions Briefing - Thursday, 26th January 2012, Central London
Capita’s Preventing School Exclusions Briefing is taking place on Thursday, 26th January 2012 in Central London Speakers include: Chair: Katy Simmons Chair of Trustees Advisory Centre for Education Terry Bryan Head of Pupil Admissions and Exclusions London of Borough Tower Hamlets Hannah... - November 06, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Dr. Florence Myers Elected as Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Dr. Florence Myers has been elected as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). This year, only 25 individuals were chosen. - November 05, 2011 - Adelphi University
Andy Bosak Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Andy Bosak of Marietta, Georgia has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Andy Bosak Dr. Bosak was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. He is currently associated... - November 05, 2011 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Kim and Robert Kiyosaki to Discuss Financial Education for Today’s College Students 11/8/11
Join an expected 38,000 people from over 400 colleges worldwide for this private event via livestream at http://bit.ly/ASU-financialeducation. - November 05, 2011 - The Rich Dad Company
Need Help Writing Winning Proposals for the Lifelong Learning Programme?
Idox Information Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its latest training course: Writing Winning Applications for the Lifelong Learning Programme. - November 04, 2011 - IDOX
The Chef’s Academy’s Jokima Hiller Authors Book on the RevPAR Formula
Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program Coordinator of Local Culinary Institution Provides Industry Advice for Management, Supervisors and Employees - November 04, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
Deco Lighting’s Induction Lighting at the University of California Irvine Medical Center Provides Superior Visibility, Safety and 56% Energy Savings
Deco Lighting replaced inefficient lighting at the University of California Irvine Medical Center with 100,000 hour Induction lighting. New lighting provides superior visibility, safety and 56% energy savings. - November 03, 2011 - DECO Lighting
Yukon Learning Launches Rapid Course™
Yukon Learning announces the launch of Rapid Course™, an innovative e-Learning service where e-Learning developers can shop an online library of courses and when ready, “Buy the Course and Get the Source™.” Rapid Course will be unveiled at the e-Learning Guild’s... - November 02, 2011 - Yukon Group Inc
Capita’s 7th National Behaviour and Discipline in Schools Conference
Capita’s 7th National Behaviour and Discipline in Schools Conference is taking place on Wednesday, 25th January 2012 in Central London. - November 02, 2011 - Capita Conferences
eduVision 2020 - the Platform That Creates a Common Vision for Education
The international conference aimed to present the latest trends in education and eLearning, eduVision 2020, took place recently, in Romania. - November 02, 2011 - SIVECO Romania
Pratt Institute Graduate School of Architecture to Host Acclaimed Author John Jeavons Pioneer of Sustainable Mini-Farming
John Jeavons, the Director of Ecology Action, will present a Three-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop at the Pratt Institute on January 6-8, 2012. - November 01, 2011 - Ecology Action
Mooee Has Created Pairing 4 Kids, a Fun Mix and Match Game
Mooee has created Pairing 4 Kids, a fun mix and match game for kids. This is not a standard match game, but with a twist. They first come up with matching images with sounds in Match 2 Catch, and here they extend that to Pairing 4 Kids. - November 01, 2011 - Mooee Company Limited
BocaVox to Unveil Latest Release of Maestro Student Information System for Blended Learning
BocaVox is Showcasing its Newest Release of Maestro SIS during iNACOL 2011 Conference in Incianapolis, IN on November 9-12 at Exhibitor booth #29. - October 31, 2011 - BocaVox, LLC
High Bluff Academy Establishes Community Outreach Club for Students
The community service-focused club will better prepare students for college applications while helping the community - October 30, 2011 - High Bluff Academy
The Spencer Institute’s Online Green Living Coach Certification Provides Green Environmental Skills for Better Living
Green can be the color of a healthier environment and business success with a Green Living Coach certification from The Spencer Institute. The self-paced online training trains coaches to create greener spaces and situations for clients. - October 29, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Teresa Gilbert, President, Pathways to Excellence, Announcing New Head Start Governance Training Course to Use in Meeting Federal Training Requirements
New On-Demand Course, “Program Governance 101” Prepares Local Head Start Governing Body and Policy Council Members for Administering the Requirements of an Effective Program. The Self-Paced Methodology Supports Individual and Group Training While Reducing Travel Expenses. - October 29, 2011 - Pathways to Excellence LLC
Aces Charity Golf Event Supports Expect More Arizona's Education Movement
December 11 marks the inaugural Aces & Aficionados Charity Golf Event at Troon North in support of Expect More Arizona; the organization leading the way to improve education across the State. - October 29, 2011 - Aces & Aficionados
National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) Pursues Christopher Columbus' True Identity
Interview with historian, Manuel Rosa, discloses that Columbus has a Lithuanian heritage. - October 28, 2011 - National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
The Spencer Institute’s Online Holistic Life Coach Certification Helps People Gain Better Life Balance and Business Skills
Recognizing the interconnectedness of everything, The Spencer Institute's Holistic Life Coach training prepares coaches to offer holistic wellness services to clients. The training is self-paced and 100 percent online. - October 28, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg's Free Seminar on College Sports Recruiting a Success, More Scheduled
All attendees of the first free seminar completed surveys and gave the seminar high marks. The next two seminars will be held on Monday, Nov 7th and Monday, November 21st. - October 28, 2011 - DTR Inc.
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 330 W. - October 28, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon School Program to be Presented to Hester Junior High School in Franklin Park on Nov. 1
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon returns to Hester Junior High School, 2836 Gustav St. in Franklin Park, Ill., on Nov. 1, where for the second consecutive year the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. In... - October 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The Way to Bring Reading and Writing to Life
Apply Technology, says Ohio Educator - and StudySync Advocate - Ryan Gilbert at English Teachers' Conference in Boston - October 27, 2011 - StudySync
GEMS Teachers in UAE to Benefit from ITWorx AuthorExpert for Lesson Creation
ITWorx announces that its popular content authoring tool, AuthorExpert™, has been recently purchased by GEMS Education for implementation across its schools in UAE. AuthorExpert was created by ITWorx to allow teachers to create rich, interactive online lessons with minimum time and cost, and... - October 27, 2011 - ITWorx
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Psychology Certification Helps Coaches Train Stronger, More Focused Athletes of All Levels
Since sports are just as much mental as they are physical, more sports psychologists are getting involved to help athletes achieve peak performance. To that end, The Spencer Institute offers an online Sports Psychology Certification designed for anyone who works closely with athletes. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Food for Thought Video - Food Waste the Missing Link in Recycling
The missing link in the recycling puzzle arena is food waste. More than ever, people should start looking at food waste as the way to reach zero waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Treating organic waste onsite is the ideal option. Landfill is a short-term solution that contaminates; it comes at a price both to organizations’ bottom line and to the environment. There is little to no awareness of the damage caused when sending food waste to landfills. - October 26, 2011 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
New Report Published by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds Few Opportunities for Science Learning in California Elementary Schools
New Research conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International finds Students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools. Intense pressure to meet accountability goals in mathematics and English is... - October 26, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Upside Learning Releases Arabic Version of UpsideLMS
Upside Learning has released the Arabic version of its multi award-winning Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, targeted at customers in the Middle East and other Arabic speaking regions. - October 26, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Six Top Institutions Join Nation’s Leading Postgrad Bio Job Board
Six more prestigious science institutions have joined Bio Careers, the nation’s leading online job board and careers site for life science professionals. Cedars Sinai, City of Hope, Mount Sinai, U Maryland Baltimore, U Mass Medical School, and Wadsworth Center are now members of the job... - October 25, 2011 - Bio Careers
RMCN Gives Back to the Community
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, representatives from RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in McKinney Make a Difference Day by volunteering at Holy Family School. There were over 40 volunteers; many were in the current class of Leadership McKinney or were prior graduates. At 8:00 AM in the... - October 25, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Just Released, One-of-a-Kind Study Aid for CBAP®/CCBA™ Preparation
BAMentor has just published their CBAP®/CCBA™ Workbook, a one-of-a-kind study aid aimed to provide an effective way to help Business Analysts study for the IIBA® certifications. - October 24, 2011 - BAMentor, LLC
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd to Release New Report Examining Science Education in California Elementary Schools
A new research report, High Hopes – Few Opportunities: The Status of Science Education in California Elementary Schools, will be released for publication and broadcast on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Research for the report was conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International. - October 22, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Just For Me ESL Has Taken English as a Second Language to a New Level
Just For Me English is an international online ESL distance education program. The unique speaking and writing program employs dialogical exercises, creative writing assignments, role-play activates, and specially designed games with the aim of producing an experience of flow. - October 22, 2011 - Just For Me ESL
Koenig Now Offers Training on MCTS: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financials
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers MCTS: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financials course. The Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financial Management module provides fast, reliable and comprehensive accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. It... - October 22, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
Announcing Rapid Protect - A Comprehensive Mobile Application Geared to Address the Safety and Security Needs of the Families Worldwide
Rapidsoft Systems, Inc, a leading product and software development company, today announced the launch of RapidProtect, a comprehensive mobile application suite geared to address the safety and security needs of the families worldwide. The application is currently available on iPhone with Android, Blackberry, Brew and J2ME applications to be released shortly. - October 21, 2011 - Rapidsoft Systems, Inc.
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes for Oil & Gas in San Antonio, Texas
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure located Southwest of San Antonio, Texas. - October 19, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
simSchool Launches Version 2.0 with Global Reach
simSchool today announced the release of version 2.0 of its “flight simulator for teachers.” The new version of simSchool was funded in part under the “simSchool modules Project” sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) in... - October 19, 2011 - Pragmatic Solutions, Inc.
Koenig Now Offers Training on EMC Data Domain System Administration
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, now offers EMC Data Domain System Administration. The System Administration course provides the knowledge and skills needed for configuring and maintaining Data Domain systems. The course provides hands-on learning... - October 19, 2011 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd