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Mangrove Seed, Inc. Announces New Guidebook for Self Discovery and Authentic Expression
A new guidebook for individuals and groups seeking new ways to discover their True S(s)elf and authentic personal expression in daily living. - January 22, 2010 - Mangrove Seed, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens During "Green Thumb Challenge," Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 2010
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to... - January 22, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation Launches Comic Book Writing Program for Paterson School Children
On Thursday, January 14, 2010, the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation launched a comic book writing program for 78 fifth graders at School 21 in Paterson, NJ. The program, “Christopher’s Comic Book Inspirations,” consists of four weekly workshops taught by Alex Simmons, a... - January 22, 2010 - Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation
U.S. Education Poised for Rapid and Efficient Admissions Growth with Real-time Marketing Insight and Analysis from Sparkroom
With Sparkroom’s Lead Performance Management product suite in place, U.S. Education can manage, measure, and optimize their inquiry generation and admissions activities in real-time, resulting in faster, data-driven decision making and improved operational efficiency. - January 21, 2010 - Sparkroom Inc.
SAT Prep Courses in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio by A+ Advanced Learning Center a Boon for Younger Students
SAT classes in Mason, OH have been filled by what some would call unlikely candidates in a group of middle school students. These students' PSAT and SAT preparation program, started in January by Michael DiSalvo, MA eq and Madhu Sanakari, MBA, has become a new way of thinking about academic achievement in today's competitive world. - January 20, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
Better Access to a New Year at The Guildford Institute
Thanks to a generous donation by comedian and author Ben Elton, the Guildford Institute has improved access to its courses, activities and events. - January 20, 2010 - The Guildford Institute
oha communication: Lectureship for International Public Relations
Oliver Hahr and Dr. Gerhard Vilsmeier teach at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts. - January 20, 2010 - oha communication
International College Counselors 2010 Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The 2010 International College Counselors Scholarship deadline is February 27, 2010. All students in 9th through 11th grade are encouraged to participate. Apply now. - January 20, 2010 - International College Counselors
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association is Launching on January 21, 2010
Almost 20 years after the modern incarnation of mixed martial arts, formalized strength and conditioning practices come in to place. The anticipated result is better athletes, fewer injuries and longevity of this very popular sport. - January 18, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The e-Learning Lingo Show Discusses the “GATHER Model”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in learning theory, “the GATHER Model.” Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, “This... - January 18, 2010 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Care2Learn Launches Critical New Home Healthcare Course on OASIS-C Process Measures
Care2Learn’s newest online course series is designed to help an estimated 9,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies (HHA) navigate new government compliance requirements. Beginning January 1, 2010, revisions to OASIS requirements went into effect, called OASIS-C, and any HHA seeking Medicare certification must be aware of these new rules. The first course in the highly anticipated OASIS-C training series, OASIS-C Part 1: Process Measures, has been released to help - January 17, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
TranslateAndCorrect.com, Makes Quality Translation Easy and Free
New Website Lets Anyone Get Content Translated to 41 Languages and Proofread at No Cost. - January 16, 2010 - Larnite Ltd
Listen as Dr. T. Jens Feeley Discusses His Career at NASA on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Mike Rivera interviews Dr. T. Jens Feeley, a Senior Policy Analyst in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. Listen as Feeley offers advice to those contemplating a career related to space exploration. - January 16, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Wintry Conditions Bring Large Numbers of Secondary School Students Online in UK & Ireland
ALISON the world's leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills is reporting a significant increase in the number of secondary school learners registering on its website. Availing of the opportunity created by the inclement weather, learners are logging on at www.alison.com and acquiring new or additional skills through the free online courses on the site. - January 16, 2010 - ALISON
Cass Business School – Cass Knowledge Launched
Cass Business School, London, has launched an exciting new online resource called Cass Knowledge - with easy access to lectures, presentations, interviews and more. - January 16, 2010 - Cass Business School
Midway College Announces a School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky
Speaker Greg Stumbo along with other legislators, local officials and Midway College administrators were on hand to make an announcement at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville – the inauguration of Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky. - January 16, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Drawing Their Own Conclusions: the NewsCurrents Student Editorial Cartoon Contest
K-12 students are invited to enter a national student editorial cartoon contest sponsored by NewsCurrents, the weekly current events discussion program. - January 16, 2010 - Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. / NewsCurrents
East and West Collaborate to Open Elite SAT Preparation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Center has opened its new location in Mason, OH, forming a team of Michael DiSalvo, MA eq (specializing in Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Writing) and Madhu Sanakari, MBA (specializing in Mathematics). The two have formed an impressive duo that has been able to raise students' scores into the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT. - January 16, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
Free eBook "The Teachpreneur Guide to Article Bucks" Released
Announcing the release of "The Teachpreneur Guide to Article Bucks" free ebook, available for immediate download at Teachpreneur.com, the Extra Income for Teachers Site, Blog and Library. - January 16, 2010 - Teachpreneur.com
Your Degree, Your Decision, Your Future: VERGO Marketing Unveils New Education Directory
UniversityDecisions.com is a new site for colleges, universities and prospective students - January 16, 2010 - VERGO Interactive, Inc.
ALISON Opens Its Free Online Learning Resources to Support the Home Access Programme Announced by Gordon Brown
ALISON, the leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills, has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement to provide free computers and broadband connectivity to more than 270,00 families across England through the Home Access programme. In support of this initiative, ALISON is making its interactive multimedia learning materials available to benefactors of the programme at no cost. - January 16, 2010 - ALISON
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Holds Open House & Hands-On Workshops on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Curious about the culinary arts, fixated on fashion, mulling over the media arts, or inching towards interior design? If yes to any of the above then an education from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale might be exactly the education to pursue. - January 15, 2010 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Open Enrollment for Court Reporting Certification Programs Offered Through Union County College
The School of Court Reporting will hold open enrollment for NJ court reporter degree programs at Union County College on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the brand new Elizabeth Campus. - January 15, 2010 - The School of Court Reporting
The Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Provides Help to Move Past Tough Economic Times
The life coaching industry is exploding as people want to master their lives to get an edge on their competition in a global market. - January 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
College Park Rotary Sends 6 to RYLA
The College Park Rotary Club is sponsoring 6 outstanding students from the community to attend the 2010 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). RYLA is an intensive training program for high school sophomores and juniors. The RYLA experience prepares young people to be leaders in their community,... - January 14, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Leicestershire’s Dalycom Install State of the Art IP Video Surveillance System
Dalycom, Leicestershire based supplier of business communication and IP solutions have installed an IP Video Surveillance CCTV solution to protect the safety of students, staff and property at Huntcliff School in North Lincolnshire. The installation of the IP video surveillance system has... - January 14, 2010 - Dalycom
Sagemont, a College Prep in Broward, Helps Students Go the Extra Mile in Planning for the Future
Sagemont offers students the opportunity to experience a taste of life in the real world before graduation. The Academic Internship Program provides students an edge in choosing a future career path. - January 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Science Teachers Conference Gets Boost from Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation has made a significant financial contribution to Texas Teachers. The Science Teachers Association of Texas announced Chevron as the presenting sponsor of the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching to be held November 11-13, 2010 in Houston, Texas. - January 13, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
Pebble Learning Team Beefed Up by Zoo Keeper
Matthew Wheeler, ex University of Leicester Media Zoo, has joined Pebble Learning as ePortfolio Consultant. Pebble Learning's online Personal Learning System, PebblePad, is used worldwide. - January 13, 2010 - Pebble Learning
NASA Administrator Bolden Stresses Importance of Inspiration & Education
Remarks made during keynote address at American Astronomical Society Meeting: NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. stressed the importance of inspirational space exploration missions and education during his keynote address at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting in Washington, DC on January 6. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
President Obama Announces New Funding for “Educate to Innovate” Program
Science and Teacher Mentor Awards also announced at White House Event. President Barack Obama announced new funding for the “Educate to Innovate” program during a White House event on January 6 that also honored educators from across the country for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Rocks from the Moon and Mt. Everest Summit Headed to International Space Station
A piece of the Moon collected during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will have a new home on the International Space Station, along with a rock from the summit of Mt. Everest. Former astronaut and Challenger Center for Space Science Education Board Member Scott Parazynski, MD, presented both rocks... - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Industrial Ethernet Extension Solutions Now Available to Government Agencies via GSA Advantage
Ethernet Extension Experts Teams with Computerware to Bring Ethernet Extension to GSA Customers - January 12, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
NextMark Releases 4Q09 Data Card Quality Report
NextMark, Inc. a leading provider of direct marketing resources, today published its fourth quarter 2009 Data Card Quality Report. The report categorizes list management firms based on the number of titles managed, and provides an average data card quality score across each company’s list management portfolio. - January 12, 2010 - NextMark, Inc.
New York Charter Parents Association Launches the First One-Stop Charter Application Center
New York Charter Parents Association (NYCPA) is launching the first one-stop application center for parents seeking to apply to charter schools. For the first time, public school parents have a centralized walk-in location where they can consult with a NYCPA parent leader and apply to a charter... - January 12, 2010 - New York Charter Parents Association
Local Non-Profit Agency Opens New Office in Yorkville Area, Demand Remains High for Foreclosure-Prevention and Foreclosure-Intervention Services
Federally funded credit-counseling programs help consumers avoid foreclosure and stay in homes. - January 10, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education Rally Tuesday, January 12th
FACE, or the Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education, will hold a rally to protect Band and String programs in Fairfax County Public Schools. FACE Boosters will release compelling research by researcher and music advocate, John Benham, in support of Fine Arts programs in schools. Everyone who has ever been associated with these programs has been invited to attend. - January 10, 2010 - Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education
Guide to Buying San Mateo County Condos Class Explains New Financing Rules
Class will examine financing guidelines for buying San Mateo County condos, how to spot problems and red flags in your condo purchase and how to get a good deal. - January 10, 2010 - The RayChel Realty Group
Acuity Institute Launches New Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Program
Acuity Institute, one of the industry’s most acclaimed Lean Six Sigma training and certification providers, is pleased to announce the release of an interactive, results-focused online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course. This course has been designed to teach Lean Six Sigma... - January 10, 2010 - Acuity Institute
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Presents “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar,” Free to Broward County Students and Parents in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, is partnering with International College Counselors to present “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar”, free to... - January 10, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold Information Sessions on January 13th and 16th
Attendees Can Explore Careers in Architecture and Construction. - January 10, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
United Data Technologies (UDT) to Unveil Classroom of the Future at Florida Education Technology Conference
At a private library, a student writes a term paper online with fifteen of his peers who are thousands of miles away – all in real-time. A teacher uses geo-tagging on Google EarthTM to showcase an archeological dig while scientists discuss their finds through a live feed on YouTubeTM. Welcome... - January 10, 2010 - United Data Technologies Inc.
Protecting America’s Students from School Sexual Abuse with Love Our Children USA
Child abuse has reached epidemic proportions and child sexual abuse in schools throughout our nation has become an alarmingly frequent occurrence. The cases that surface almost daily serve as a wake-up call to everyone in America to protect our children. Child sexual abuse in our schools is... - January 10, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Wall Raising & Field Dedication Mark Major Milestones in Pacific Ridge School’s Expansion Into an Energy-Efficient Campus
Contractors and Cranes Headed to Carlsbad for Wall Raising Spectacle, While Students and the Local Community Excitedly Gathered for a Ceremonial Kick-Off on the New Athletic Field - January 09, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launched to Answer the Call for a More Structured Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Fighters
The MMA Conditioning Association adds the science to the knockout and the tap out. - January 08, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors Scholarship Recipients at Annual Luncheon
Students attending colleges located all over the United States came together as Founders Fund scholarship recipients to thank The Founders Fund members for helping them to continue their education. - January 08, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Long Beach Graduation Supply Company Donates Thousands of Tshirts to the Homeless
Rhyme University, a manufacturer of preschool and kindergarten graduation caps and gowns, donated over 2,400 new t-shirts and sweatshirts to a Collette's Children Home - a homeless shelter for women and children in Southern California. As school apparel manufacturers for teachers, students and... - January 08, 2010 - Rhyme University