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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
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
Professor Damodaran Enlightens the Students of IIM Lucknow with a Session on Valuation
In any valuation exercise, the first principles are more important than any model technique used. - October 16, 2011 - Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Do drugs, or don’t? Unfortunately, that is the question that faces all too many teens every day. - October 15, 2011 - Drug Free South
Harbinger Knowledge Products Releases Update for Award-Winning Raptivity Software with More HTML5 Interactions and Many Other Major Improvements
Version 6.6 empowers e-learning presenters to be more creative with new interactive tools. - October 15, 2011 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Congresswoman Limkaichong: Teachers Are Not Heroes – They’re Superheroes!
Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental, central Philippines, delivered before thousands of teachers in her home province late last week a heartwarming, to say the least, speech paying tribute to our world's heroes - our teachers - in celebration of the World Teachers' Day. - October 14, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
MoneyTree Grooms Financially Savvy and Socially Responsible Entrepreneurs
102 schoolchildren create footsteps for a financially secure future with Moneytree and Kuwait Finance House (KFH). - October 12, 2011 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
New Pan-European Educational Network Set Up
A brand new network aimed at schools offering the European curriculum has been set up by the English Trust for European Education - October 12, 2011 - English Trust for European Education
Raw Talent to Release Two New Products Under the "Raw Talent Guitar" Brand
Raw Talent to release a mid-priced Raw Talent Guitar DVD set with 150-page full-color printed booklet and a low-priced Raw Talent Guitar 150-page full-color workbook with included audio CD, in addition to their Raw Talent Guitar lessons software for beginners and intermediates. - October 11, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar
Special Educational Needs – Getting Started with Statements by Tania Tirraoro
Unique new parent-to-parent ebook launched to help SEN children with "hidden disabilities" get the help they need. - October 11, 2011 - Tirraoro PR
Capita Announce Details of Their 6th National Alternative Provision Conference
Capita’s 6th National Alternative Provision Conference gives delegates insight into the impact of developments in funding arrangements and allowing the opportunity to measure your own provision against examples of best practice in this area. - October 09, 2011 - Capita Conferences
TACTIX Training Offers Martial Arts Business System and Certification for Personal Trainers and Martial Arts School Owners
TACTIX is a business system for personal trainers and martial artists that incorporates martial arts, self-defense, boot camp and metabolic conditioning without the combat or sparring. This online certification can help trainers increase business while helping more people get fit. - October 07, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
New LifeChanger of the Year Program Honors Outstanding Educators and School District Employees
Nominations Open for New LifeChanger of the Year Program Created by National Life Group at Your403Classroom.com - October 07, 2011 - National Life Group
eLearning Guild Survey Finds Raptivity to be One of the Top Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools
The Leading eLearning Authoring Software Identified as the Easiest to Use Tool - October 07, 2011 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Bibliotastic Users Expect US School Books to Go Digital in 5-10 Years
In a recent survey of bibliotastic.com users, around half expected the majority of US school books to be electronic within 5 years while 40% thought it would take 10 years and 10% thought paper would remain the dominant format forever. If these estimates are accurate, the US is set to trail some other countries in the adoption of ebooks in the classroom. - October 06, 2011 - bibliotastic
Capita Announces Details of Its Post SEF: Leading and Managing School Evaluation Seminar - Monday 28th November 2011 - Manchester
Capita’s Post SEF: Leading and Managing School Evaluation Seminar is taking place on Monday 28th November 2011 in Manchester - October 06, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Raw Talent, Inc. Seeks Angel Investors at Early Stage Venture Capital Conference in Orlando, FL
Today, Raw Talent, Inc. will showcase their flagship product, Raw Talent Guitar, during a 10-minute presentation requesting seed funding at the Florida Venture Forum's Fourth Annual Early Stage Venture Capital Conference for start-ups and angel investors in Orlando, FL. - October 05, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar
First Online Job Fair for Graduate Level Scientists Opens
Over 500 Life Scientists Registered The Virtual Job Summit hosted by Bio Careers (www.biocareers.com) opened today with more than 500 graduate level life scientists registered for the event. All of the recruits hold degrees from Medical/Graduate Schools ranked among the top 15%. At the Summit,... - October 05, 2011 - Bio Careers
StopIRSDebt.com Reminds Students to Let Uncle Sam Assist with Higher Education Costs
Tax Credits Available for Educational Expenses. StopIRSDebt.com encourages parents and students to save receipts and records to take full advantage of the various education-related tax breaks. - October 05, 2011 - StopIRSDebt.com
The National Franchise, School of Rock, is Now Open in West Broward
School of Rock West Broward to host Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its newest franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - October 05, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
KPI Partners Releases Depot Repair Analytics for Oracle BI
KPI Partners has developed a pre-built analytic application specifically designed for standard repair processes. - October 03, 2011 - KPI Partners
U.S. Based Try Safety First Turns to Brazil to Advance New Technology
With a registered bill on the table, U.S. based Try Safety First (TSF) is deploying time, talent and resources into Brazil to advance its new mobile phone protocol technology. - October 02, 2011 - Try Safety First, Inc.
Leading Private Tuition Provider Tutors International Brings All Present and Previous Private Tutors Together for London Soiree
For the first time since the private tuition company was founded twelve years ago, all of the present and previous tutors employed by Tutors International, along with their partners, were brought together for an evening in London. - October 02, 2011 - Tutors International
Gov. Hickenlooper and Sen. Johnston to Present 2011 Outstanding Impact in Education Award
Governor John Hickenlooper along with Senator Mike Johnston will deliver remarks and present the Outstanding Impact in Education award to Sage Investment Holdings CEO and chairman, Zachary T. Neumeyer at the RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching) Colorado fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 from... - October 02, 2011 - RAFT Colorado
Capita’s School Admissions Conference - Tuesday 6th December 2011, Central London & School Admissions Appeal Workshop – Wednesday 7th December 2011, Central London
Capita’s 6th National School Admissions Conference is taking place on Tuesday 6th December 2011 in Central London, followed by the half-day School Admissions Appeals Workshop on Wednesday, 7th December 2011 Capita’s 6th National School Admissions Conference is timed to give you... - October 02, 2011 - Capita Conferences
The Learning Alliance Summer Programs a Big Success
65 children receive high quality, one-on-one literacy tutoring for 6 weeks. - October 01, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
ScholarBuys Renews Microsoft EES Agreement with College of DuPage
ScholarBuys has recently renewed the Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) for the College of DuPage. This renewal, which goes into effect in October, marks the first time COD has renewed a Microsoft EES agreement with the same software reseller two years in a row. There are many... - September 30, 2011 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
IFIM Introduces Full-time Executive MBA Programs for Working Professionals
IFIM introduces a unique and Flexible Full-time MBA Program for Working professionals. The MBA provides flexible approach to Aspirants by providing options of Evening classes, Weekend classes and LMS based online Learning. - September 30, 2011 - ifimbschool.com
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Introduces an eBook Resource to Assist Those Applying to Private Schools
MyReviewsNow is now offering the Private School Exam eBook course that looks to assist students who are looking to apply for admission to prestigious private schools. This eBook course is extremely useful, as all the material students need to prepare for the ISEE and SSAT tests is all available on the eBook. - September 29, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Raw Talent Guitar Lessons for Beginners Software to Profile Customers with Verified Testimonials from ProvenCredible.com
Raw Talent Guitar to feature reviews and testimonials from actual users in their eNewsletters and plans to profile students at RawTalentGuitar.com. - September 29, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar
VarsityBuys.com Has Seen Notable Growth in Economic Slump
VarsityBuys.com, a division of ScholarBuys, has experienced remarkable growth in the past year. The company has seen a 50% increase in sales in the past year to date, something that is no small feat in the current economy. Many factors have positively contributed to the company’s growth. The... - September 29, 2011 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
EasyGoingSurvey.com Launches 2011 Academic Collaboration Program
EasyGoingSurvey.com shares its technology with students, faculty, and staff of participating institutes for educational use and purposes free of charge. - September 29, 2011 - EasyGoingSurvey.com
New Haven Public Schools Renew RFID Contract to Track Computers, Monitor Environmental Conditions and Energy Consumption
Queralt, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based rfid and sensor decision systems, announced today that the New Haven Public School (NHPS) system has extended its contract to use Queralt’s iQ3® cloud based system to track its high value computer equipment and will also start using the system to monitor energy usage in some of the schools in order to reduce energy costs. - September 29, 2011 - Queralt Inc
The Hall Pass Tour Makes Kickstarter Debut
Team Launches 20 by 20 Campaign to Raise $20,000 for Nationwide Expansion - September 28, 2011 - The Hall Pass Tour
SCICU Obtains a Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions Agreement
On September 1, 2011, 13 of the 20 private institutions of higher learning that are part of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) obtained a consolidated Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement through their partnership with the software reseller... - September 28, 2011 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
Leading Private Tuition Provider Tutors International to Launch Private Forum for Its Tutors to Share Advice and Best Practice
In response to requests from its tutors, Tutors International has developed an internal forum for its tutors to share best practice and advice without compromising client confidentiality. - September 28, 2011 - Tutors International
RAFI Holds 3rd Run of Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin Heritage Tour
To provide the youth expanded learning on cultures from different periods by visiting local museums, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) held the third run of its Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin (KKK) Heritage Tour last Sept. 24. - September 28, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Jawoco Academia Gets Upgraded with Research Database
Jawoco Search Engine is taking the search to the next level when it comes to Research paper databases. - September 27, 2011 - Jawoco
Morning Star Fishermen: Educating the World on Aquaponics and Sustainability
Aquaponics is combining aquaculture with hydroponics. At the MSF North American Headquarters, MSF instructors are educating individuals from around the world so that they may teach others how to live more sustainably. - September 26, 2011 - Morning Star Fishermen
Next Step China Launches the Spanish Version of Its Website
Via this new website version, Next Step China hopes to grant more people of Hispanic descent the opportunity to study Chinese in Beijing. The English language may be the universal language of the internet and business, but it isn’t the only one. People tend to disregard the fact that Spanish... - September 25, 2011 - Next Step China
Campbell Law Dean Melissa Essary Featured as Keynote Speaker at Garner Chamber of Commerce Event
Dean Melissa Essary Spoke on the Challenges of Relocating Campbell Law School - September 24, 2011 - Campbell Law
SPI Announces Addition of Spain Session to Study Abroad Language Immersion Programs in Summer 2012
Leading high school study abroad program offers new summer opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Spain. - September 23, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
The Robert F. and Eleonora W. McCabe Foundation Presents Check to The Learning Alliance
The Learning Alliance recently received a check for 25,000. Funds will be used to support the literacy programs implemented by The Learning Alliance in 13 elementary schools. - September 23, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Campus for Palm Beach State College
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to build the initial phase of a new west campus for Palm Beach State College in Florida. - September 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Tutors International Announces Retirement of Founding Partner David Spencer, Twelve Years After the Private Tuition Company Was Formed
David Spencer, founding partner of Tutors International, has retired from the private tuition company in order to dedicate more time to writing. - September 22, 2011 - Tutors International
Hollister Creative Chosen to Write and Design Anti-Bullying Educational Materials for Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia educational publishing company Hollister Creative has produced “Detroit Tigers Go to Bat for Fair Play,” a classroom program on bullying, for the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team and Detroit Newspapers In Education. - September 22, 2011 - Hollister Creative