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Child1st Publications Introduces New Bilingual Sight Word Cards for Special Needs
The new sight word cards follow a similar format to Child1st's bestselling SnapWords™ cards. The front of each card includes an image embedded into the word, enabling visual and other right brain learners, as well as those labeled with dyslexia, autism, Asperger's and ADD to engage with the... - November 27, 2009 - Child1st Publications
A Significant Boon to Health: A DVD Set is Now Available from a World-Class Raw Foods Nutritionist, in Partnership with the Nutritional Foundation for Well Being
Recently released on DVD by Dr. Aajonus Vonderplanitz Ph.D. Nutrition, is a seminar he gave at the UCLA campus in Southern California. This DVD set is for people wanting to discover the health benefits of the Primal Diet (TM), which can help with even stubborn health conditions. This release follows his two previously published books: "We Want To Live" and "The Recipe For Living Without Disease." - November 26, 2009 - Nutritional Foundation for Well Being
Wolf Creek Academy Students Assist Local Ski Resort
Volunteer projects give students a sense of accomplishment and earns them community service hours towards graduation. - November 26, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Reading Horizons at Home Deal for Black Friday 2009
Reading Horizons At Home is offering a generous discount for Black Friday, November 27th. The company is offering free shipping and 20% off its Home Use products. Reading Horizons at Home is a program that helps its users build foundational reading skills. The program is based on scientifically... - November 26, 2009 - Reading Horizons
New Online Course from RedVector Details the Basics of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
To help architects, engineers, contractors and other design professionals keep up with the rapidly evolving world of virtual modeling technology, RedVector is pleased to release “Building Information Modeling (BIM): An Introduction.” - November 26, 2009 - RedVector
Maui United Way and Windows of Opportunity Tutoring Team Up to Offer Holiday Tutoring Gift Cards to Support Education and Community Needs
The Maui United Way and Windows of Opportunity team up to offer discounted tutoring for Maui Students with holiday tutoring gift cards and 20% of all purchases will be donated to the Maui United Way. - November 25, 2009 - WooHawaii - Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Furloughfridayshelp.com Campaign to End Hawaii School, Furlough Fridays Signs Up Over 10,000 Petition Participants in Only 4 Days on the Internet
FurloughFridayshelp.com is an evolving, grassroots organization consisting of parents, teachers, civic organizations and citizens who believe that the furlough Fridays policy is detrimental to Hawaii and its people. - November 25, 2009 - Furlough Fridays Help Action Committee
The Sagemont School in Broward Flourishes as Its Technology and Student Body Continue to Grow
Sagemont, a Private School serving Broward County has been on the cutting edge in technology for the past 14 years. - November 25, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary and Morrisville Selected as Platinum Award Winners
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary and Morrisville (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that the Cary and Morrisville locations have been named platinum award winners by Kids ‘R’ Kids International. The platinum award is the highest recognition given to any... - November 25, 2009 - Kids R Kids
The Art Institute of Jacksonville Joins the Beaches Habitat for Humanity to Dedicate New Homes
The Interior Design Department at The Art Institute of Jacksonville, joined the Beaches Habitat for Humanity to celebrate the completion of the 200th and 201st homes in the Jacksonville Beach area. The Beaches Habitat for Humanity’s Beach Bash 2009: History in the Making was held at the Selva... - November 25, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
MLT/Instructing Technologies Hires Michael Vargo
Michael Vargo, a well-versed technical instructor with multiple certifications, joined the MLT/Instructing Technologies team in November 2009. - November 25, 2009 - MLT/Instructing Technologies
Anti-Bullying Week 2009: Changing Lives One Beat at a Time
An afternoon of Rock music, heartrending stories and messages of hope kicked Anti-Bullying Week off at Columbia International College. Nearly 600 hundred students spent lunch time attending Think Day. The motivational multimedia presentation featured live music from Winnipeg band Hundredfold,... - November 25, 2009 - Columbia International College
Hundreds of Children Line Up to Become Drug-Free Marshals
Parents thank Church of Scientology for helping to educate their children about the harmful effect of drugs. - November 25, 2009 - Church of Scientology Los Angeles
International Day for Tolerance on a Global Scale
Scientology Churches in cities around the world observe the United Nations-designated International Day for Tolerance with petition drives calling on their countries to mandate human rights education. - November 25, 2009 - Church of Scientology Los Angeles
Challenger Center Live Webcast About Comets and Asteroids
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, Thursday December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time with John Ristvey, Principal Consultant for Education and Public Outreach for NASA’s Dawn, Stardust NExT, and EPOXI missions. The interactive webcast... - November 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Challenger Center Supports President Obama's Call to Action in STEM Education
Today at The White House, President Barack Obama launched the "Educate to Innovate" campaign to improve the participation and performance of America's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). According to The White House, the campaign "will include... - November 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Back to School for Grownups Guides Adults Back to the Classroom
In response to the economic downturn, adults are returning to school in record numbers. Many seek opportunities for employment while others hope to fulfill lifetime dreams. - November 25, 2009 - Back to School for Grownups
Axiom Continuing Education Launches Online Cosmetology Continuing Education Classes
Axiom Continuing Education’s virtual university offers anywhere, anytime continuing education courses for hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians and estheticians. The courses are easy to use, interactive, audio narrated and accessible through any internet connection. - November 25, 2009 - Axiom Continuing Education
Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended
German Americans were interned during WWII at the same time and in the same camps as Japanese Americans. The internment of German-Americans began on December 8, 1941 on Ellis Island and this date is being commemorated this year with a conference on the island under the title: Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended. - November 24, 2009 - German World Alliance
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Texas Right of Way Associates/TRWA, Inc. announced today they are doing business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). “I am pleased to announce TRWA, Inc. is the only Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Survey company doing business in the Barnett... - November 24, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
Wintec Industries, Inc. Added Educational Software to Latest USB 2.0 Series
Wintec Industries teamed up with Homeworkhelp.com to provide educational software via USB 2.0 format for FileMate Academics series. - November 24, 2009 - Wintec Industries
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
‘Green’ Geothermal is Core to Indianhead’s Revised Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Program
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC), in Superior, Wis., is working to develop a new geothermal heating core course for its Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology associate degree program. The geothermal heating course – a unique offering among Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges – will prepare program graduates and heating venting and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to install, troubleshoot and repair geothermal heating systems. - November 23, 2009 - Worldwide Instructional Design System
The Sagemont School, a Private School in Broward County, Gets High Marks for Using Technology in Classrooms
Sagemont’s middle school and high school are harnessing the creative power of Activslates and Promethean software while the elementary students are utilizing their new mobile laptop unit to create innovative projects and presentations. - November 23, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Drucker School of Management Announces a New Concentration in Nonprofit Management
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management now offers a Concentration in Nonprofit Management. Developed in response to student and industry demand, the concentration emphasizes the relevance of the nonprofit sector in today’s economy and the importance of building a foundational understanding of how it operates for the public good on a local, national and international basis. - November 23, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Publications Offering Assistance for Parents and Professionals Assisting Troubled Teens
A newly updated Low Cost Treatment Programs Reference List, a new Home Values & Home Contract Booklet and the new 2009 - 2010 Advocacy Journal for Placements and Services of Adolescents and Young Adults at Risk-are all now released. - November 23, 2009 - Horizon Family Solutions, LLC
New Green Design Courses Take RedVector and UT’s Landmark Online Certificate Program to the Next Level
With “Green Design: Designing Relationships to Nature” and “Green Design: Perspectives on Innovation,” RedVector.com, Inc., and the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design are excited to announce that the full 10 hours of required courses students need to complete a Level 1 University of Tennessee Online Certificate in Sustainable Design and Green Buildings are online. - November 22, 2009 - RedVector
Care2Learn’s CDC-Compliant H1N1 Planning and Response Course Provides On-Demand Training
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has launched an important course to help healthcare facilities meet CDC recommendations for H1N1 training. The new interactive online course educates healthcare professionals in outpatient settings and medical first responders on CDC-compliant action steps for managing an increased demand for services during a novel H1N1 influenza outbreak. - November 22, 2009 - Care2Learn.com
Remington College-Mobile Campus Introduces Process Control Engineering Technology Program
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program trains students for work in the field of Industrial Technology and Process Monitoring. - November 22, 2009 - Remington College
Friends of Druid Hill Park Announce 2010 Maryland Maryland Arbor Day Poster Contest
You are invited to join over 75,000 fifth grade teachers across America in the 2010 Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year’s contest “Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!” includes classroom activities designed to increase understanding of the importance of trees in a... - November 22, 2009 - The Friends of Druid Hill Park
Scholarships Available to Area High School Seniors
Graduating high school seniors in Collier, Hendry, and Lee Counties planning college majors in special education or related disciplines are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship offered by Eden Autism Services, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization with Florida locations in Naples and Fort... - November 21, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Young Children and Preschool Christian Sunday School Lesson Video Partnership
Cullen’s Abc’s, the renowned producer of free, children's videos, has joined with Ministry-to-Children.com, an inspirational team dedicated to serve people who minister to children. This imaginative alliance is working together to develop wonderfully creative Sunday School stories, songs, and projects to share with children at church or at home. - November 21, 2009 - Cullen's Abc's
10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge Finals Webcast Friday
Google Venture’s Bill Maris leads the Judges for Elevator Pitch Competition - November 20, 2009 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
'Drucker Now' iPhone App is Released
The Drucker Institute and the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University have announced the release of "Drucker Now" a new iPhone App available for free download from the iTunes store. - November 20, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Stories for Children Publishing Offers Writers Workshops in 2010
Need direction for your children’s writing career? Don’t know where to begin? Checkout the exciting and innovative workshops offered in 2010 through Stories for Children Publishing, LLC. No need to pack your writer’s bag and head out to a classroom location. All workshops are... - November 20, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine
The Art Institute of Jacksonville’s Faculty Member Isaac Brown Awarded Florida’s 2010 Individual Artist Fellowship Grant
Digital Filmmaking Instructor at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Wins Florida’s 2010 Artist Fellowship Grant for Media Arts - November 20, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Midway College and Highland Community College Offer Students a Great Educational Opportunity
The 2+2 Online Academic Agreement Helps graduates of Highland Community College Earn a Bachelors Degree Online from Midway College. - November 20, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Perymon Named Assistant Director of Adult Services at Eden Autism Services Florida
Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Assistant Director of Adult Services. In this role, she will provide clinical oversight for all of Eden’s adult programs, including residential services, adult day services and training, and employment and vocational... - November 20, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Pastoral Counselor and Christian Living Author Reece Manley Gains Top Book Honors at Pacific Book Review
Pacific Book Review Named Pastoral Counselor and Christian living writer Reece Manley with its Book of the Month designation. - November 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Innovativ Consulting Partners Announces New Options for Evaluating Kuali Rice
"We would like to encourage more institutions to investigate and evaluate Kuali Rice with minimal obstacles. These alternatives provide the institution that would like to evaluate Kuali Rice without re-deploying or making a hardware investment." – Tony DiSanza – Managing Director, Innovativ Consulting Partners - November 19, 2009 - Innovativ Consulting Partners, LLC
eSpok Launches Its Learning Management System & Training Marketplace for Companies
Since 2007, eSpok’s learning management system and virtual classroom have been used by training companies to deliver training to their clients through the Internet. eSpok is now launching a specific offer for companies. - November 19, 2009 - eSpok
Centenary Announces New Financial Aid Initiative
Centenary Affordibility program guarantees financial assistance to families with incomes under $200,000. - November 19, 2009 - Centenary College of Louisiana
Winona State University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Winona State University student Kaitlin Corrigan (graphic design, 2010), is the winner of the 2009 NSCS Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors. NSCS members voted... - November 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Pacific Ridge Upper School Students Earn “Best Small School Delegation” Award at 2009 Stanford Model United Nations Conference
Students Advance Understanding of Politics and International Affairs; Take Home an Additional 12 Individual Delegate Awards - November 19, 2009 - Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Volunteers Awarded by North County Philanthropy Council as “Volunteers of the Year”
Barbara Ross and Jay Lichter Lead School’s Annual Fund Campaign to 100 Percent Participation - November 19, 2009 - Pacific Ridge School
Alliance Offers PMP Exam Preparation Course in Lahore
Project Management Professional (PMP) training is starting on 21st November 2009 in Lahore, training will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday only. Experienced and Certified Team of Trainers will deliver the training. - November 19, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Epic Continues Successful Multi-Engine Training Cooperative with ATP
Epic Flight Academy, the continued leader in International Ab-initio pilot training is proud to announce the successful multi-engine training cooperative formed with ATP Flight School. Epic Flight Academy has been working exclusively with ATP for their Multi engine commercial ratings. ATP has over... - November 19, 2009 - Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation
Mimi Rothschild and Learning By Grace Announce Launch of YouTube Channel
Educational multi-media content will help homeschooling students and their parents. - November 18, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - The UOC Organizes a Get-Together for More Than 2.400 Postgraduate Students
On Saturday, the 7th of November, the first get-together of the new academic year took place for over 2,400 students of the UOC's International Graduate Institute, held at the Geography and History Department of the UB (c-Montalegre, 6). Throughout the morning, the students in the masters, postgraduate and specialization programmes and their professors and tutors had the opportunity to participate in different talks and program activities. - November 18, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia