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Solar Tech CalSEIA Summit Welcomes Boots on the Roof Solar Training Program
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined solar industry leaders as they teamed up with the California Solar Energy Industries Association at eBay's corporate offices in San Jose, CA, for the inaugural Solar Tech CalSEIA Summit. The welcome mat went out to accomplished renewable energy educator, Boots... - August 17, 2009 - Boots On The Roof
First Tutors: Tutoring Business Booms During Recession
Many graduates, business owners and people who were recently laid off work are turning to tutoring to sustain themselves and their families during these tough times. - August 16, 2009 - First Tutors
Governor Rendell to Speak on Early Education Saturday
Governor Ed Rendell spoke on the importance of early childhood education to Pennsylvania during the current budget impasse. He will be spoke at Today's Child Learning Center in Sharon Hill, PA on Saturday. - August 16, 2009 - Today's Child Learning Centers
Small Museum Pro!, Distance Learning for Museum Training & Development, Offered by Museum Development Associates and Eastern New Mexico University
Museum Development Associates of Santa Fe has entered into a collaborative agreement to offer a professional certification program of five courses in museum skills and training, to be delivered through Eastern New Mexico University’s distance learning program. The program, Small Museum Pro!,... - August 16, 2009 - Museum Development Associates
The Sagemont School, a College Prep in Broward County Florida Celebrates Its Principal's 30th Year in Education
Sagemont’s Principal Laskin in Broward Florida celebrates her 30th year in education. She is an innovator who has fun motivating her students… She’s been slimed with green goo, dressed as a banana and delivered pizza to a pupil’s home. It's not very often that you see a school principal kissing a pig, or getting slimed with goo or dressing like a banana. But, then again, it's not very often that you come across an educator like JoAnn Laskin, Principal at Sagemont's elementary school campus. - August 16, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Large Numbers of Working Mums Seek Retraining
Large numbers of mums are considering retraining as a way round the recession or to get back into work, according to a recent poll by jobs and community site Workingmums.co.uk. - August 15, 2009 - WorkingMums
International Speaker Sanyika Calloway Boyce to Narrate Barack Obama Photo Book
Sanyika Calloway Boyce, an international speaker, top selling author and regular guest on broadcast television narrated the MobiStories e-book, “The Obama Family Photo Album; Celebrating President Barack Obama in Pictures.” The e-book includes photos and sound clips of Obama from childhood through his rise to the Presidency. - August 15, 2009 - Still Motion Media
Birmingham Community Charter High School Announces Grand Opening
Parents, Students, Faculty Rally Behind School Leaders for August 19th Ceremony. - August 15, 2009 - Birmingham Community Charter High School
Education Sustainable Development via Research & Social Freedom: Getsmartmoodle
Getsmartmoodle entered an online business plan contest sponsored by Advanta. The contest website URL is Ideablob dot com. Getsmartmoodle's business plan includes developing an L3C model. Getsmartmoodle L3C would make use of Innovative online Educational technology, Social Networks, Government contracting, Collaboration with US National & International Organizations (both FPO & NPO). Making use of Foundations (PRI), (MRI), & (SRI) Government funds, NPOs, & Investors are under same umbrella. - August 14, 2009 - Getsmartmoodle
A Survey by MyCollegeOptions.org Shows Dramatic Lack of Understanding About Paying for College
According to an annual study conducted among students in the My College Options College Planning Program, a substantial percentage of students significantly overestimate the cost of college, and dramatically underestimate the amount of financial aid available to them. This survey was conducted... - August 14, 2009 - My College Options®
E-Learning Syndication Option Provides Coggno Learning Management System (LMS) Course Creators with Free Publicity and Increased Revenue
Coggno, Inc. helps e-learning content authors gain publicity and buyers with options of private delivery, free publishing on Coggno's marketplace, and syndication to hundreds of web publishers for increased exposure. - August 14, 2009 - Coggno
La Dolce Vita Courses in Italy: Italian Language Courses
All the necessary information about “La Dolce Vita” Courses offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, Italian language school for foreign students. - August 14, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Teacher Awarded National Latin Exam Graduate Scholarship
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, headmaster at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com) has announced that Shannon Walker, Latin teacher of the lower school, has received the National Latin Exam Graduate Scholarship. The NLE focuses on providing every Latin student the opportunity to experience a... - August 14, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Tom Joyner’s How to Prepare for College Offers Valuable Advice
Book is great for parents and students as they get back school this fall - August 14, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Branden Saunders is Getting Financial Education from Carbon Copy Pro- This is a Real-Life Business School
Branden believed he was worth more in his everyday job. He despised the idea of failing to support his family's lifestyle. He turned to Carbon Copy Pro because of their Mentors and Coaches. Branden states "I have someone believing in me, I don't have to struggle or be frustrated anymore." - August 13, 2009 - Branden D. Saunders
Literacy Non-Profit Tells Tale of Success with New Early Childhood Course
Read MTI is very excited to introduce it’s new instructional class EC Reading Foundations to the early childhood education community. Repeatedly, research has shown that poor acquisition of foundational early reading skills directly correlates to future literacy failure. Read MTI believes... - August 13, 2009 - Read MTI
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Real Estate Investment Simulator Allows Individuals to Learn and Practice Real Estate Investment Strategies in a Virtual Environment
The Real Estate Investment Simulator from InvestorHeadStart.com uses cutting edge technology to help new Real Estate investors learn what kind of properties are profitable, what areas to invest in, how the business works, tax implications, real world tenant rental simulation, fix-and-flip, foreclosures, creative financing, net worth growth through leverage and much more. - August 12, 2009 - Investor Head Start Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Features Colin Powell
Colin Powell Featured as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with host Hugh Downs Speaks with Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise was interviewed as part of a program for honoring World War II veterans and will appear as part of the Public Television Series. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Coggno's Learning Management System Offers Medical E-Learning Software
Coggno's learning management system offers a unique tool for medical e-learning course developers through MedMovie, one of Coggno's Application Exchange Partners. - August 12, 2009 - Coggno
Money-Saving Molly Motivates Families to Tackle the Dirty Dozen
International homeschooling magazine and Econobusters.com announce the August 2009 issue of Molly’s Money-Saving Digest E-Book. - August 12, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Job Market Demands Foreign Language Skills; Private Language Programs Filling Niche
In a declining job market, career opportunities are still strong for those fluent in two or more languages. Spotting the growing trend, parents are teaching their children a second language earlier than ever before through programs such as Lango - Foreign Languages for Kids. - August 12, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Tutors International Confirms Reports of Increased Inquiries from Struggling Undergraduates Looking for Private Tutoring to Supplement Course Provision
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International has confirmed media reports that private tutors are being sought by struggling undergraduates, and highlights the potential for abuse of the system. - August 12, 2009 - Tutors International
Italian Language Teachers’ Training Courses in Milan
Full information about the Italian Language Teachers’ Training Courses offered by the Italian language school “Scuola Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan. - August 12, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
Ashkin Honors EPA and Illinois Governor’s Office as Green Cleaning Champions
In a ceremony recently held at Chicago’s first LEED-certified public school, Tarkington School of Excellence, Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group and the professional cleaning industry’s leading advocate for Green Cleaning, presented awards to two key government agencies that... - August 11, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
A Taste of Harlem Event
A Taste of Harlem: a look at an evolving and ever-changing neighborhood. - August 10, 2009 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
Back-to-School Prompts Families to Consider Education Options
As the school year approaches, many families are exploring and evaluating alternative education options for the upcoming school year. Branson School Online, an accredited public school serving Colorado students in kindergarten through grade 12, offers high-tech, high-touch education and is holding informational events in communities statewide. - August 10, 2009 - Branson School Online
Varsity Tutors Selects New Director for St. Louis Operations
Varsity Tutors has appointed Martha Hicks as the new director of St. Louis operations. - August 10, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Supports USA Today Article on Value of 30-Point Increase in SAT Score
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, supports a recent article in USA Today titled “Mere 30-point bump on SAT can pay off big.” SAT Preparation Group coaches work closely with... - August 09, 2009 - SAT Preparation Group
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Rebrands and Remakes Its Website
SAT Preparation Group, a Florida company based in Parkland, has rebranded and revised its Website, www.PrepSATTest.com. SATPG, whose new tagline is “Beyond tutoring: preparing students for life,” focuses on teaching South Florida students how to succeed both in the classroom and in life. Over the last 10 years, their life skills coaching and peak performance techniques have helped students in Broward and Palm Beach counties achieve SAT score increases that are unprecedented in the industry. - August 09, 2009 - SAT Preparation Group
Minnesota Online School Adds K-6 Program
MCoOL offers high-tech, high-touch online K-12 education; holds informational events in communities statewide. The Minnesota Center of Online Learning (MCoOL), a program of the Houston Public School District #294, is expanding to serve more students statewide. The expansion to add grades K-6 is being spurred by the growing demand for online education among all ages. Minnesota residents can enroll tuition-free, either full- or part-time until August 19 for the upcoming 2009-10 school year. - August 08, 2009 - Minnesota Center of Online Learning
Child1st Publications Launches Affiliate Program
Child1st Publications recently launched an affiliate program, offering affiliates the option to earn money from their websites or blogs via a link to CFP's online store. - August 08, 2009 - Child1st Publications
Families Can Curb "Back to School" Expenses at Rapid Refill Ink
Exchange empty cartridges for environmentally-friendly refilled cartridges: save time and money. - August 07, 2009 - Rapid Refill Ink of Tampa
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Invites the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology as Advisor
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology invited to participate in Public TV Series as Content Advisor. - August 07, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Parent Teacher Communication Cards Gets an A+
The parent/teacher communication cards are a great help to parents who need to communicate with the teacher. Long gone are the scraps of paper. Hello new colorful cards with graphics to assist parent/teacher and student. - August 07, 2009 - Colorsunlimited
Live On-Air Dance Party with Radio Disney at Troy Elementary Schools
The Troy Parent Teacher Organization for C.A.Henning & Silver Creek Elementary Schools is excited to announce that the Great Skate of Troy will sponsor a Radio Disney DJ Dance Party at both schools during their Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for the new playground & fitness equipment. Radio... - August 07, 2009 - Troy Grade School PTO
Montessori School Takes Page from Its Own Creative Textbook
Escuela del Sol has hired a design firm to help communicate its unique brand of creative education to its constituents—internal and external - August 06, 2009 - Ripe Inc
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2009 Education Initiatives: Summer Externship Recipient, New Leadership Academy & BioNimbus Partnership
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has embarked on an ambitious roster of education initiatives. The announcement is made by John Collar, CBSA President & CEO, who says the organization is again sponsoring a high school biology teacher in a paid externship program at a member bioscience... - August 06, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ohio Native Wins Community Service Competition, $15,000 Grant
Lisa Benoit of St. Marys, Ohio is the winner of a national service competition, The Engaging Race. She will receive a $15,000 grant to develop her project, a healthy living program for Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled individuals in Ohio, and a trip to Washington, D.C. Benoit will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to accept the $15,000 grant at NSCS’ Convention Honor Gala on August 16, 2009. - August 06, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Charleston County School District Embraces New Technologies to Improve Student Literacy and Learning
Continuing its efforts to improve student literacy, Charleston County School District (CCSD) has purchased the Capstone Interactive LibraryTM, a technology-based reading solution which helps preK-8 students practice reading while learning vocabulary and pronunciation skills. All students in the... - August 06, 2009 - Capstone
ALISON Welcomes Obama Investment in Free Learning
ALISON, the leading free online interactive workplace learning service, today welcomed the Obama Administration announcement that it is to invest $500 million in the provision of free online learning content. - August 06, 2009 - ALISON
Horizon Software Food Service Technology Selected by San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco is second of 10 Largest California Districts to recently select Horizon. - August 06, 2009 - Horizon Software International
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Recruits New Latin and Religious Studies Teacher
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the academy has hired Stewart Wall as Latin and religious studies teacher. In this position, Wall will teach... - August 06, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Penn State Has Adopted AxSTREAM Software to Teach Turbomachinery Design
The Pennsylvania State University has adopted AxSTREAM software for turbomachinery design, analysis and optimization to incorporate it into the curriculum of its Engineering Department. - August 06, 2009 - SoftInway
“Capt’n Eli” Graphic Novel Artist Jay Piscopo Featured at Camden Public Library
Portland, Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo is part of the Camden Public Library’s “Authors in August” program. Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” all-ages graphic novel series. The “Authors in August”... - August 05, 2009 - Nemo Publishing
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse
Discover the New Intensive Russian Language Courses in Latvia Offered by Learn Languages Abroad
Keep pace with the time.....and with the languages, choosing an intensive Russian language course in Latvia. - August 05, 2009 - Learn Languages Abroad