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Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Steers Students Towards a Career in Engineering
Students from across the UK attended a residential motorsports engineering course at Oxford Brookes University run by the Smallpeice Trust and gained a practical insight into the engineering principles, materials and technologies that shape the cutting edge of world professional motorsport. - July 10, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Full-Time Private Tutor Provider Tutors International Announces Collaboration with Keystone Tutors to Help Clients Looking for Hourly Private Tuition
Tutors International and Keystone Tutors are working in collaboration with each other to ensure that clients can be provided with the best private tuition for their needs. - July 08, 2011 - Tutors International
Potential Engineers get a Smallpeice of the Action
Forty-three students aged 14 and 15 spent the week enjoying a unique learning experience at The University of Manchester’s School of Materials. Sessions were designed to explore not just Engineering Materials, but also biomedical materials science and technical textiles. - July 07, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Nottingham Trent University Improves Management Information with Intuitive Dashboards
Nottingham Trent University (www.ntu.ac.uk) today announced that it is implementing Intuitive Dashboards, the advanced business intelligence (BI) solution from Intuitive Business Intelligence (www.intuitivebusinessintelligence.com), to improve the quality and responsiveness of their management... - July 06, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
PencilNerd.com Unveils Free LSAT Scoring Page
www.PencilNerd.com has launched a new web site that allows students to instantly generate free, practice LSAT score reports- information formerly available only through large, expensive companies. - July 06, 2011 - pencilnerd.com
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
Teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with a 4-day residential course giving the students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. - July 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students On-Board to a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty seven students aged 14 and 15 recently attended a Marine Technology course from 26th to 30th June at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Students were given the opportunity to learn about marine engineering through a series of presentations and practical exercises. Working in teams, they were tasked with designing a radio-controlled replica of a large cargo ship to transport goods from Glasgow to Singapore. - July 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
New Education Website Teachfind.com Saves the National Strategies and Other Popular UK Education Sites
Becta, National Strategies, QCDA, Teachers TV - all extremely popular sites with UK teachers, are in the process of being decommissioned by the Government, with no clear strategy for their preservation. Most of them are quietly being mothballed and placed into the National Archives – as only... - July 04, 2011 - Axis12 Limited
Classof1.com Becomes More Customer Friendly
Classof1.com, the popular online homework and assignment help provider has upgraded its website to make it more customer-friendly. - July 03, 2011 - Classof1.com
Parents as Teachers Welcomes Former Senator Kit Bond to the Board of Directors
The Parents as Teachers national office is pleased to announce that former United States Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond, a longtime supporter of Parents as Teachers and advocate for families and children, has accepted a seat on its board of directors. Parents as Teachers helps... - July 02, 2011 - Parents as Teachers
American Board of Addiction Medicine Approves Addiction Medicine Associates’ Training Program for Physicians
Certification in addiction medicine training will help increase number of addiction medicine specialists - June 30, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Educator's Edition of "Rethinking Powerpoint" DVD Released
A special Educator's Edition of "Rethinking Powerpoint: Designing & Delivering Presentations That Engage The Mind" has been released by Method Content LLC on DVD. The DVD includes the 90 minute film, a "Classroom cut" that is 45 minutes long, a lesson plan, and the Kindle and PDF versions of the companion book. - June 30, 2011 - Method Content
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release from the Extraordinary Minds Series; Jared Diamond, Available on DVD July 26
Extraordinary Minds Series Jared Diamond with Host Dr. Howard Gardner Available on DVD July 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release from the Extraordinary Minds Series; Jared Diamond, available on DVD July 26 for the retail price of $19.99. Jared Diamond is one of America's most celebrated... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Barbara Becker Hurley Sponsors The Learning Alliance Summer Literacy Program at Gifford Youth Activity Center
Local philanthropist Barbara Becker Hurley has made a generous gift of $25,000 to the Gifford Youth Activity Center. This gift will enable up to 30 children to receive literacy tutoring. Students who are attending summer camp at the Gifford Youth Activity Center and are in need of reading support will be eligible for the free tutoring. - June 29, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Tutors International Reassures High Profile Clients That Recent Private Tutor Story Regarding Gwyneth Paltrow is Untrue as Confidentiality is Always Rigidly Upheld
A recent story in the national and international press claiming that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have hired a private tutor from Tutors International for their children has been confirmed as false by the private tuition company. - June 28, 2011 - Tutors International
Ganeinu – Early Childhood Development Center Awarded "Eco-Healthy" National Recognition
Ganeinu-Chabad’s Early Childhood Development Center, located in the Southside of Jacksonville has been designated “Eco-Healthy” by the National EHCC - Eco-Healthy Child Care Agency, meaning it meets at least 25 eco-healthy standards in areas such as wall and ceiling paint, floor... - June 26, 2011 - Ganeinu - Early Childhood Development Center
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Baldwin Park, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Baldwin Park, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 9am at 14433 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award a donation of $10,000 to Sierra Vista High School. - June 24, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Texas Student Wins NWTF’s National FFA Scholarship
The NWTF has awarded David Underwood, of Dimmitt, Texas, a $5,000 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship. - June 24, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Jerry and Karol Lynch Sponsor The Learning Alliance Summer Literacy Program at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County
Local residents Jerry and Karol Lynch have sponsored The Learning Alliance Literacy Program at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. This gift will enable up to 30 children to receive literacy tutoring over the summer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. Students who are attending summer camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County and are in need of reading support will be eligible for the free tutoring. - June 24, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
#AppFriday Children’s ibook on iPhone & iPad - Special momswithapps.com Promotion
The Great Snail Race. (½ Price) iBook by popular Children’s Author Jane Hague. “The Great Snail Race” is a fun interactive story about Little Tilly Two at Number Town School and focuses on counting and sequence. This lively children’s book incorporates fun interactive features including sound effects on each page, interactive town map and a counting practice pad featuring all the residents of Number Town. - June 23, 2011 - 123 Number Fun
NextFaculty Announces Portal to Assist Future Teachers
NextFaculty is a social networking place exclusively for the faculty members. NextFaculty, featuring Notifications of jobs & admissions, Scholarships, Abroad education information, Interviews with experts and social networking features (groups, friends, discussions, edu videos) relevant to the faculty world, aims at catering to the requirements of the faculty members’ right from novice to expert levels. - June 23, 2011 - NextFaculty
Teens Profit at Missouri Business Week Corporate Camp
Missouri students run companies, market products at Missouri Business Week. - June 23, 2011 - The CENTER For Education and Enterprise
There’s a New Bear in Town: Mercer University Announces Launch of New Admissions Website GoMercer.com
If there is one thing that college and university admissions departments know, it’s that all marketing communications have an expiration date. Current students graduate, degree programs grow and recruitment goals must be tweaked to stay in line with the current trends of prospective students. - June 22, 2011 - Third Wave Digital
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Oxnard, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Oxnard, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 9am at 2401 Saviers Road, Oxnard. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award two schools with a donation of $5,000 each. The selected schools are Santa Clara High School and Harrington Elementary School. - June 22, 2011 - Superior Grocers
STOMP Out Bullying™ Creates Help Chat Line to Reach Youth
Today STOMP Out Bullying™ announced the launch of its 24/7 Help Chat Line for kids and teens. The Help Chat Line is free and confidential for kids and teens over the age of 13. It is intended to assist those who are victims of all forms of bullying and those who may be at-risk for suicide as... - June 22, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
Continuation of Penn State Synthetic Turf Wear Testing Proves Yet Again the Superior Durability of FieldTurf Revolution
Second round of expanded comparative testing at Penn State includes 7 total turf products; FieldTurf Revolution continues to outperform all other competing products in rigorous Lisport wear testing. - June 21, 2011 - FieldTurf
New Director of Sales, Western Canada, Centered on Customer Partnerships
John Fortin, new ITC Systems' Director of Sales focuses efforts in the Higher Education market of Western Canada. - June 19, 2011 - ITC Systems
African Education Week Looks at How to Meet the Skills Demand in the Workplace
One of the key issues facing South African FET colleges and universities is the need to align courses with the demand for skills in the workplace. This is according to Claire O’Connell, project director of the upcoming African Education Week, taking place from 6-8 July in Johannesburg,... - June 17, 2011 - African Education Week
Aslanian eLearning Poll Finds 50% of Prospective Online Students Have Taken Online Course Already
Poll also finds prospective students are degree-seeking instead of attending one-off classes. - June 17, 2011 - eLearners.com
The Increasing Popularity of Tablets Has the Government of India Researching Products with Business Review India
While companies like the OLPC tried hard to offer a netbook PC worth $100, India went way ahead & launched the $35 tablet computer making it the next big thing in the world of computing. - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
The Learning Alliance Launches Summer Literacy Programs
The Learning Alliance held a training session at Citrus Elementary School for all tutors participating in summer literacy programs. 35 tutors attended as well as reading professors from Indian River State College, leadership from Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and a teacher from Saint Edwards School. Training was led by experienced Learning Alliance teachers and master coaches. The hands-on training allowed tutors to practice the activities they will do with their students when tutoring begins. - June 16, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
New York City, Your City – Presentation Organized by FUSIA for CCIP Students’ Benefit
Thursday, June 9, 2011, Mr. Morgan A. Jones, Queens Borough Director at the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU), gave an inspiring bilingual presentation to 18 students from the Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP), a program coordinated by FUSIA Communications, Inc. Titled... - June 15, 2011 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
The Learning Alliance Introduces Programs to Treasure Coast Leaders
The Learning Alliance unveiled their innovative programs for the first time to leaders outside of Indian River County. The Learning Alliance is a local, grass-roots organization partnered with the School District of Indian River County to dramatically improve student literacy. - June 15, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Gloria Charlier, Aromatherapist and GloriaCharlier.com Are Referenced in New Book “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide” by Sandy Bothmer
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company recently announced that its President, Gloria Charlier and website GloriaCharlier.com are referenced in a new book, “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide for Teachers, Students and Parents” by Sandy Bothmer. - June 12, 2011 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ Set for June 14, 2011, Thousands to Participate in Record Setting Global Event
On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). urSwim in an effort with Holiday Inn of Stony Brook will be an official Host Location for the 2011... - June 12, 2011 - urSwim
Virginia Student Wins National Scholarship
Ben Coates of Concord, Va., was selected from a group of 44 state scholarship recipients to be named the NWTF national scholarship winner. The combination of NWTF local, state and national funds awarded to Coates totaled $13,000. - June 11, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
The SIIA Features Emantras as an Author in Its Experts’ Guide to the Postsecondary Market
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) 2011 Experts’ Guide to the Postsecondary Market, a new reference for members of higher education publishing and technology industries, features an article by Sesh Kumar and Supra Manohar of Emantras. - June 11, 2011 - Emantras
Pacific Ridge School Reaches Milestone with First Graduating Class
Carlsbad Non-Profit, Independent School Students Announce College Selections. - June 09, 2011 - Pacific Ridge School
Tutors International Offers Educational Consultancy to UK Parents Considering Wilderness Centres for Their Troubled Teens
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International and educational consultant, has added specialist advice for UK parents considering sending their child to a wilderness centre to the company’s services - June 09, 2011 - Tutors International
Phoenix School of Law Honored as the Top Law School in the Country for Diversity
LSAC’s Diversity Matters Award recognizes Phoenix School of Law for its commitment to valuing all individuals. - June 08, 2011 - Phoenix School of Law
Summer Jobs for Palm Beach County Young Adults Take on a New Twist
The eight week summer program will provide the youth of Palm Beach County (ages 15 to 21) classroom entrepreneurship training reinforced by hands on paid practical experience in cultural environments such as museums, art galleries, theaters, cultural marketing programs and other community cultural venues. - June 07, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
San Diego Etiquette School Offers Etiquette Summer Camp
The Magnolia School of Etiquette in San Diego, CA will offer Social and Dining Etiquette for 1st-5th graders through a fun summer camp in Temecula, CA this July 2011. - June 06, 2011 - The Magnolia School of Etiquette
Solar Energy System Created on Seattle Rooftop to Power Student Computers in Nepal
While it is a truism that “knowledge is power,” two local technology engineers have created a solar power system that will demonstrate how “power is knowledge” to a remote, mountainous village of Shikha, Nepal. The plan, “Solar Energy for Shikha School,” was... - June 03, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Capita’s National School Inspections Conference Announced
Thursday 29th September 2011 in Central London Capita’s established School Inspections conference coincides with the implementation of the new, streamlined inspections framework. From September 2011 schools will be judged on four core aspects: pupil achievement, leadership and management,... - June 03, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Leading Private Tuition Company Tutors International Recruits Unprecedented Numbers of Full-Time Private Tutors to Meet Demand
Tutors International reports that it has recruited record numbers of private tutors to meet the recent surge in demand for private tuition. - June 03, 2011 - Tutors International
Focus on Safety in Schools and Universities at African Education Week
The safety of learners, students and staff at South African schools and universities is a growing concern with daily reports of violence, drug abuse, bullying, petty theft, and intimidation by peers. At the annual African Education Week in Johannesburg in July, the education sector will focus on creating a safer and more secure learning environment and also look at technology that is helping to prevent security breaches. - June 02, 2011 - African Education Week
NLAPW Award Duke Ellington High School Students
The National League of American Pen Women honor Duke Ellington High School of the Performing Arts students. - June 01, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Dean Calderon Captured on Video
K9 University, Dean Calderon and Motor Seikel Productions close a deal designed to rock the dog products training industry. - May 31, 2011 - K9 University, LLC
LanguageComics.com, Short Stories for French and Spanish Learners
LanguageComics.com introduces a fun alternative to help you expand your vocabulary in French and Spanish. It is an entertaining comics series which episodes are posted regularly on languagecomics.com for you to build an ongoing relationship with your target language. - May 29, 2011 - Lanzo Publishing LLC
The Founders Fund, Inc. Awards $208,000 in College Scholarships Bringing 20 Year Total to Over Two Million Dollars
On the 20th anniversary of The Founders Fund, 26 students were awarded college scholarships, adding their names to the total 479 Collier County students who have received funds from the organization. - May 28, 2011 - The Founders Fund, Inc.