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Pacific Ridge School Student and Teacher Participate in International Dialogue on Middle East Conflict
Hands of Peace Program Complements Pacific Ridge School’s Global Engagement Curriculum. - September 24, 2009 - Pacific Ridge School
American College of Healthcare Sciences Named Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2010 G.I. Jobs list of Military Friendly Schools honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools who do the most to create opportunity for American veterans. - September 24, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia’s eLearn Center Welcomes the First International Researchers
The UOC's eLearn Center, the first e-learning research and innovation centre in Spain and one of the few in Europe, is already welcoming its first international researchers. Inaugurated last February, the centre now has around one hundred members, including university faculty, researchers and management personnel. Seven research groups also form part of the centre: Net2learn, Capacitació digital (Digital Literacy), EDUS, EduL@b, Laboratori del Nou Turisme (New Tourism Lab), LabTM and Museia. - September 24, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University Pilot Course on Facebook to Assess Its Potential for Teaching
UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University pilot course on Facebook will begin in October - September 24, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
The UOC - Universitat Oberta De Catalunya - the Global Online University - Presents the Master’s Degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies in Paris
UOC - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya - the Global Online University presents new international master’s degree. - September 24, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Differential Integration of Biological Systems (DIBS) and Its Application in Curing Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Ravishankar Polisetty presented, in his keynote lecture, an interesting concept of DIBS (Differential Integration of Biological Systems), which he developed over several years and presented for the first time in The 3rd Antwerp Medical Congress in the Antwerp medical University. Sidney Brenner... - September 23, 2009 - Sai Ganga Panacea LLC
Tegrity Offers Webinar for Colleges and Universities on Academic Continuity in the Wake of H1N1
Hear officials from Tulane University discuss how Tegrity can help colleges and universities deal with campus closures when disasters strike - September 23, 2009 - Tegrity, Inc.
The Drucker School of Management Recognizes Its Best MBA Applicants
“Apply Early and Be Our Guest” - September 23, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
With Mavenz Kenlighten, Social Learning Gets a Whole New Meaning
A social network with a difference is steadily revolutionizing online social learning. - September 23, 2009 - Mavenz Management and Technology Services Private Limited
Saint Vincent College Has Highest Rated Admissions Website According to Annual Report from My College Options
MyCollegeOptions.org today released the 11th annual Enrollment Power Index® (EPI), an analysis of the admissions websites of all four-year colleges and universities. St. Vincent College & Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania has earned the coveted top ranking. The top 10 rated school... - September 23, 2009 - My College Options®
Alarming Decrease in Nursing Career Interest Among High School Students
Annual research has indicated that the percent of high school students interested in a Nursing career has dropped sharply over the past few years, according to My College Options®, the nation’s largest college planning program. Between the graduating classes of 2009 and 2011, the number... - September 23, 2009 - My College Options®
My College Options Names Renowned Math Educator James M. Rubillo to Research Advisory Board
My College Options today announced the appointment of James M. Rubillo to the organization’s Research Advisory Board. Rubillo brings more than 30 years experience in education from both classroom and executive administration levels. He last served the mathematics community as the Executive... - September 23, 2009 - My College Options®
Tutors International Reveals How Treatment of Private Tutors Can Influence the Success of Home Schooling
Tutors International, leading providers of full-time private tutors for prestigious home schooling families reveals how the treatment of the tutor by the family can have a huge impact on the success of home schooling - September 23, 2009 - Tutors International
Oasis Outsourcing Adopts Learn.com to Provide On-Demand Training to Geographically Dispersed Employees
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity announced today that Oasis Outsourcing, one of the nation’s largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) has adopted the Learn.com Learning Management System to provide anytime training to employees across the country. - September 23, 2009 - Learn.com
Michigan Branch of IDA Awards "Leadership in Literacy" Award
The Michigan Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is pleased to present their Leadership in Literacy award to Mr. Eugene Rutledge, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Flint Community Schools. - September 23, 2009 - The Michigan Branch of the IDA
Free Website for Kids – CapstoneKids.com Re-Launches with New Content and Design
After months of research and development, Capstone Publishers, the leading publisher of children’s books in the U.S. education market, announces the re-launch of its free educational website for kids www.CapstoneKids.com. The completely redesigned website incorporates fun facts and... - September 23, 2009 - Capstone
New UCITS IV Presentation is Added to the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE) Program
180 new slides that cover the new UCITS IV directive have been added to the existing 3,080 slides that are the basis for the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE) distance learning and online certification program - September 22, 2009 - Compliance LLC
Dallas Author and Spirituality Expert Debuts Top Praised "Spirit Thinking" in Spirituality and Self-Development Genre
Advocate USA, in cooperation with Amazon brings, "Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Guide to An Enlightened Life" by Dallas Spirituality Expert Reece Manley to Public as Self Help, Self Development Book - September 22, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Cerno Bioscience’s MassWorksTM Has Proven to be 99% Accurate Software for the Identification of Unknown Compounds
MassWorks employs Cerno’s patented calibration technology to equip unit mass resolution mass spectrometers with up to 100 times more mass accuracy and unparallel Spectral Accuracy through exact isotope modeling. Through MassWorks, customers can utilize unit mass resolution mass spectrometers to identify the formulas of unknown compounds. This function, before MassWorks, was usually reserved for more expensive high resolution mass spectrometers. - September 22, 2009 - Cerno Bioscience
Diffuse Reflectance Capability Extends Range of Applications for Exoscan Hand-Held FTIR
A2 Technologies recently announced that the Exoscan hand-held FTIR is now available with diffuse reflectance sampling interface. This capability greatly extends the range of applications for the Exoscan system. With the diffuse reflectance sampling capability, Exoscan can tackle an increased... - September 22, 2009 - A2 Technologies
September is Read-a-New-Book Month
Celebrate in September. Rediscover the lost art of reading with the help of Sylvan Dell's fall titles. Get away from the television and find some time for a new book. - September 22, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Hawaii International Film Festival Invites Local Public & Private Schools to Attend Free Education Programs
As part of the festivities of the 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), students from local public and private schools are being invited to a series of free education programs hosted by the non-profit organization during the festival from October 15-25. - September 21, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
movemanSKG Lift Feeds Hungry Students
Feeding nearly 400 hungry children is no easy task, but in term time Winchester House Boarding School serves meals to pupils three times a day, every day of the week. A two-stop movemanSKG dumb waiter moves food and beverages from the kitchen to upper level dining rooms. Located in the market town... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
University Opts for movemanSKG
movemanSKG has supplied a Titan goods lift to Bristol University’s acclaimed Department of Anatomy, which offers medical, veterinary and science courses to students, and conducts pioneering morphological research. The lift moves clinical waste, and human bodies between a newly built cold... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
Waking Minds, Writing Wins as Rookie of the Year Software Solution
CDIA and KMS&T are proud to announce that EdNET has recognized Waking Minds, Writing as the newest, most innovative educational solution with significant potential to impact education. - September 21, 2009 - KMS&T, Inc.
eAge Software Services Offers Free 1 Month Online Tuition Package to Students of Class VI to Class XII
eAge Software Services Private Limited, an innovative technology company in the online tuition and education space, today announced a one month free subscription to all students from India who registers themselves in the company website www.eAgeYouth.com for a minimum of 3 months online tuitions. - September 20, 2009 - J. Sagar Associates
Coppell Independent School District Cuts Costs and Generates Income Using Innovative Software Program
SchoolDude Helps Dallas-Area School System Seamlessly Manage Facilities and Earn Rental Income. - September 20, 2009 - SchoolDude
NSCS Announces NSCS-GEICO Scholarship Recipients
In partnership with GEICO, NSCS has awarded four $5,000 NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships. Award recipients are chosen on the basis of their essays on their graduate school plans, as well as a recommendation letter. - September 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
New Certificate Programs at UMBC Training Centers to Address Critical Workforce Needs
In response to growing market demand, UMBC Training Centers has launched several new applied certificate programs in Information Technology, Project Management and Business Analysis. These new programs have been designed to provide students with new skills, knowledge and credentials, and to help... - September 19, 2009 - UMBC Training Centers
National Health Care Advocate Named Broward College Foundation's 2009 Distinguished Alumni - Dr. Susan Hasmiller to Receive Honor at Lyceum Awards
Dr. Susan Hassmiller to Receive Honor at Second Annual Tripp Scott Lyceum Awards on Saturday, October 3. - September 19, 2009 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Fighting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at Harvard Harvard Humanists Honor Lt. Dan Choi for Commitment to Equal Rights
The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard (HCH) and the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus will honor Lt. Dan Choi and his commitment to equal rights for gays in the military on September 17. On March 19, 2009, Lt. Dan Choi announced he was gay to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. Overnight he became the courageous face of opposition to the U.S. Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lt. Choi will receive HCH's first ever award for Service to Humanity, to be given annually to a Harvard student. - September 18, 2009 - Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University
Armed-Ed.com is Now the Most Comprehensive Military Online Education Site on the Web
Armed-ed.com is now the most comprehensive military online learning guide on the internet. Their company has become the one stop shop of all military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents looking for military online education and all that it entails. Armed-ed.com has several features for... - September 18, 2009 - Armed-ed.com
New Public High School Planned for Dublin, Calif.
“Tassajara Prep” Aims to Meet Highest Academic Standards for Diverse, Rapidly Growing Population, Emphasizing Parental Involvement, State-of-the-Art Technologies and a Preeminent Curriculum. - September 18, 2009 - Dublin Learning Corporation
HACU and MyCollegeOptions.org Partner to Advance Hispanic Student Access to Higher Education
My College Options®, the nation’s leading college planning program announces a partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). This partnership will serve to build a vital pipeline for Hispanic high school students to higher education access. HACU is an... - September 18, 2009 - My College Options®
NRCCUA Names Dr. Gerard Rooney to Board of Advisors
The National Research Center for College & University Admissions™ (NRCCUA®) today announced the appointment of Dr. Gerard Rooney to the organization’s Board of Advisors. Dr. Rooney brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in education from both secondary and higher... - September 18, 2009 - National Research Center for College & University Admissions™
Dramatic Shifts Since Fall 2001 in Student Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Careers
Today, My College Options® released preliminary findings from their 2008-2009 analysis of high school student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. This research was conducted over eight years with millions of students at over 90% of high schools... - September 18, 2009 - My College Options®
Career Step Partners with the University of North Dakota to Help Students Gain Careers in Growing Healthcare Industry
Career Step has partnered with the University of North Dakota to offer training to individuals interested in pursing careers in medical transcription and medical coding and billing. - September 18, 2009 - Career Step
Part Time Italian Language Courses. In Rome and Milan.
Full information about the “Part Time Twice a Week” Italian Language Standard Courses offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome and Milan, for both adults and teens. - September 18, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
From Bust to Bliss, the Kiwi Squirrel Shows Money Magic
Kiwis use a squirrel to show young New Zealand families how to stop the financial damage done by their parents. - September 17, 2009 - Silbo Systems
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness - September 17, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Mimi Rothschild and Learning By Grace See Largest Homeschool Enrollment in School History
Economic recession and decline of moral values in public schools are cited as reasons for record enrollment. - September 17, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Apples N Cherries Preschool, India, Launches Its Website in London on 09/09/2009
Apples n Cherries Preschool, India, launches its first website in London on 09/09/2009. Apples n Cherries Preschool, India, is the vision of a group of professionals from India, UK, and the USA, offering the highest international standard of preschool education in India. - September 17, 2009 - Apples n Cherries Preschool
Wolf Creek Academy Honors Its 2009 Graduates
Wolf Creek Academy, an emotional growth school for at-risk teens, is pleased to announce that a large number of its 2009 graduating class are now enrolled at colleges and universities around the country. Seven students from last year’s class are now attending continuing education schools and... - September 17, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Today's Child Rallies Against Unfair Budget Cuts
Today's Child Learning Centers along with its partners in the Southeastern PA Coalition for Essential Services, rallied on Monday night against the proposed PA budget compromise. - September 17, 2009 - Today's Child Learning Centers
Innovative Online Visual Arts Curriculum Addresses Nationwide Educational Need
Art in Action, a leading provider of K-12 visual art programs, today announced the launch of an online version of its masterpiece-based art curriculum. The new online lessons offer animated discussion of the masterpieces; video demonstrations of art techniques; wikis for sharing tips and ideas; links to interesting websites, books, and music; spoken instructions; and much more. - September 16, 2009 - Art in Action
Listen to Marlene Waldock Discuss Her Career as a Communications Specialist on New Episode of "Ear on Careers" Podcast Series
In this episode of "Ear on Careers" presented by Top-Tier Tutoring, Marlene Waldock discusses her career as a Communications Specialist. This podcast series is a "career day" for high schoolers, college students and those seeking a job change. - September 16, 2009 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Child1st Publications Introduces New Films for Their Homeschool Reading Program
September 30 is set as the release date for a series of short films explaining how to use some of Child1st's most iconic products. - September 16, 2009 - Child1st Publications
Adjunct Faculty Advocacy Group Expresses Concerns Over H1N1 Swine Flu
New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty Fears Many Part-Time Faculty May Report to Work Ill Due to No Health Insurance or Fear of Retaliation for Staying Home - September 16, 2009 - New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty
movemanSKG Makes the Grade
“We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre, in which we hold... - September 16, 2009 - movemanSKG
Innovativ Consulting Partners to Develop First Open Source Digital Library for the Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture
Innovativ Consulting Partners, a leading open source consultant and service provider for online solutions, has contracted with The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture to develop a digital library for the school’s media. This library will be based upon the Drupal web content... - September 15, 2009 - Innovativ Consulting Partners, LLC