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Field Trip Safeguard: New Safety and Connection Service by MyContact411
Field Trip Safeguard system allows direct notice to a trip leader if a student is separated from the group so they can be quickly returned, without jeopardizing the identity of the child or the leader’s personal information. - April 16, 2009 - MyContact411
Home Tutor Matching Service WyzAnt Provides Part-Time Work Opportunities During Tough Economic Times
Although economic times are difficult, popular online home tutor matching service, WyzAnt, is offering part-time private tutoring employment opportunities for thousands of professionally certified tutors across the United States. - April 15, 2009 - WyzAnt
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
VHS to Offer Free Online Teaching Courses
To enable 21st century education, Virtual High School (VHS) is offering free and reduced cost online teaching courses to K-12 teachers worldwide. - April 15, 2009 - Virtual High School Global Consortium
Children’s Publisher Partners with St. Paul Public School District for Hmong and Somali Interactive Books
Minnesota children’s book publisher Capstone Publishers has partnered with the St. Paul Public Schools district to develop bilingual Hmong/English and Somali/English interactive books. - April 15, 2009 - Capstone
The Founders Fund, Inc. Launches Website
The Founders Fund, Inc. is increasing its visibility and accessibility to Collier County High School scholarship applicants. The Naples-based charitable organization has launched its initial website, located online at www.thefoundersfundinc.org in order to better serve its potential scholarship... - April 15, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Dana College Crown Prince Visit a Royal Success
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark visited the Dana College Campus on March 24, marking the third visit in the history of the school by Danish royalty. - April 15, 2009 - eLearnPortal
Ohio Valley University Launches Online Courses in the School of Professional Studies
The Ohio Valley University School of Professional Studies is now offering online courses for an adult degree-completion program. - April 15, 2009 - eLearnPortal
SKOLKOVO Introduces Compass for New Reality
SKOLKOVO Executive Education introduces a new programme "Compass for New Reality" and announces its first enrollment. The programme’s author is Elizabeth Sadova, Academic Director of Executive Education programmes, Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership at the Moscow... - April 15, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
Ashworth College Listens as Students Voice Concern Over Tough Economy and College Tuition
A college education can easily be the most significant investment a person makes. However, anxiety over rising tuition costs is forcing many college applicants to pursue more affordable alternatives such as distance education -- and institutions like Ashworth College are eagerly “opening their doors.” - April 15, 2009 - Ashworth College
Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Announces Launch of Service for Prep Schools Under NCAA Review
Non-traditional secondary and prep schools will benefit from the legal, consulting and investigative services offered by the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm. The Buckner Law Firm will leverage its experience as a former NCAA independent consultant to assist clients with navigating the NCAA high school review process. - April 14, 2009 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Making Sense of Giving Away Change
BusinesSuites Harborplace searches for nonprofit organizations in need of conference room space. - April 14, 2009 - BusinesSuites
DARTON GROUP Sponsors Charity Event Benefiting Classroom Central
DARTON GROUP, a specialized financial staffing and project consulting firm, awards $5,000 in school supplies and cash contributions to Classroom Central. - April 14, 2009 - DARTON GROUP
Kettlebell Elite Fitness Studio Grand Opening 18 April 2009
Though economic woes make small businesses vulnerable, a Navy wife is taking a chance and doing her part to try and help the local Virginia Beach economy. Kettlebells are already the latest craze on the west coast due to the Russian fitness tools' incredible results. Now, the first ever Kettlebell Studio, Kettlebell Elite, provides workouts that will shred the fat, increase endurance, increase strength, and increase flexibility. Workouts are led by Karen Smith, a Russian Certified Instructor. - April 13, 2009 - kettlebell elite
Wiley College Expands Online Education Horizons
Wiley College is launching a new online initiative slated to begin this summer. - April 13, 2009 - eLearnPortal
Igor Shuvalov, Deputy Chairman of the RF Government, Participated in SKOLKOVO Round Table for CEOs
The Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO introduces a new project “To-the-Point” – regular round table meetings for CEOs. The topic of the first meeting was the analysis of the macro economic situation that changed drastically within the last few months and the discussion of the leaders’ role in anti-crisis management. The talks featured Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Chairman of the RF Government and SKOLKOVO International Advisory Board member. - April 13, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
eXcelKID Launches Its Operation on Easter Sunday That Will Open Doors for Children Around the World to Advance in Today's Competitive Environment
eXcelKID, independent marketing company whose mission is to help each child reach his or her greatest potential by fostering academic and personal growth using leading-edge technology, education and financial resources to provide a better future for today’s younger generation. eXcelKID markets Kid's College, an educational software, to help kids improve their Math & Reading skills. www.eXcelKID.COM - April 13, 2009 - eXcelKID
Handicap: Businesses Join Forces with Grenoble Ecole De Management to Meet the Challenges of Disability
Facilitating the training and professional integration of the disabled and assisting businesses in respecting their legal obligations: this is the double objective of a new initiative run by Grenoble Ecole de Management, tagged “Difference is not a disability.” Only 12% of disabled... - April 12, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Green Leadership Institute Launches Scholar Residence Program
Scholar Residents will have opportunity to live and work on Carbon-Neutral Development Gelston Castle Estate as members of Green Leadership Institute for 3 months with room and board provided - April 11, 2009 - Safflyn Corporation
Regression, Love and Passivity-New DVD Set from Bestselling Author, John Lee
Passivity is one of the most overlooked, secretive and misdiagnosed issues in psychology today. This video teaches viewers how to come out of emotional regression and passivity and be passionate about their lives so they can discover how to love in an active, mature and emotionally satisfying way. - April 11, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Maryland Charter School Founders’ Manual, Third Edition Released
Maryland Charter School Network releases Third Edition of the Maryland Charter School Founders' Manual. The manual covers the basics of opening a charter school in Maryland. - April 11, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
"Fly with US. Read with Kids." Campaign Soars Again
US Airways (LCC) has joined with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for a second year to celebrate the wonder of reading through the "Fly with US. Read with Kids." campaign. - April 11, 2009 - Reading Is Fundamental
Maxton Native Named Baccalaureate Speaker at St. Andrews
Laurinburg, N.C. - Retired pastor and Maxton native Rev. James Hawley McKinnon Jr. has been named the speaker for the Baccalaureate Ceremony at St. Andrews Presbyterian College on May 8. “I am grateful for the privilege of sharing in the Baccalaureate service,” McKinnon said. Born in... - April 11, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
National Library Week Will Connect Worlds at DeTamble Library
DeTamble Library will kick off its annual National Library Week celebration on the campus of St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Tuesday with a variety of events designed to celebrate the theme, “Worlds connect @ your library.” “Every day, libraries in big cities and small towns,... - April 11, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Latin Teacher Receives CAMWS Award
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, headmaster at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com) has announced that Shannon Walker, Latin teacher of the Lower School, has been awarded the Manson A. Stewart Teacher Training Award from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS), an... - April 11, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling Show, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting
The Art of Storytelling Show successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. - April 10, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Erie Yacht Club Announces Evening Cocktail Reception, Art Auction and Charity Regatta to Benefit the Flagship Niagara
The Erie Yacht Club, recognizing the need to show additional local support for one of Erie's premier cultural icon's the Flagship Niagara, will host an evening reception and charity regatta. The Erie Yacht Club has directly and indirectly supported marine activities from coast to coast for over a... - April 10, 2009 - Erie Yacht Club
Teaching American Youth Conservation and Care for Their World… April 12-18 Marks National Environmental Education Week
In a world dominated by video games, cellular phones, and iPods, who has the time to think about the environment? It’s easy to look away when environmental education is waning. After all, how can you fix something if you don’t know what broke it in the first place? - April 10, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
NC LIVE Purchases 380 PBS Videos for North Carolina Schools
Several state organizations have teamed up to provide 380 educational and documentary videos from the Public Broadcasting Service, which are now permanently available online and free of charge to all North Carolina public schools. With a grant from the State Library of North Carolina and the... - April 10, 2009 - NC LIVE
viaLanguage Launches New Business Unit for the K-12 Education Market
Working with school districts across the nation to meet multilingual family communication goals. - April 10, 2009 - viaLanguage
Preparatory Courses Dedicated to Teachers of Italian as a Foreign Language
All the information about the Preparatory Courses to help teachers of Italian as a foreign language to pass the exam for achieving the Diploma “Firenze” AIL. - April 10, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Raksam Study Abroad Announce the Launch of Their Portal www.go2studyabroad.com
“Raksam Study Abroad” is accelerating its internship from Madurai, assisting the youngsters of South India. Raksam Study Abroad is pleased to announce the launch of the redesign of their website go2studyabroad. The Raksam Study Abroad’s portal consolidate information about study... - April 10, 2009 - Raksam Study Abroad
Rob Jacobs Qualifies for Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Finals
As a freshman one year ago, Rob Jacobs of St. Andrews Presbyterian College failed to qualify for any post-season competitions. This year, he has qualified for the national hunter seat finals in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Last weekend, Jacobs competed at the IHSA Zone competition... - April 10, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Ashworth College Supports March of Dimes
Ashworth College announced today that it will continue its community service endeavors through its supports of the March of Dimes. Throughout the month of April, Ashworth College administration and staff will accept monetary donations in the form of coins, cash and checks. “A number of... - April 10, 2009 - Ashworth College
CISNC Announces AT&T as Presenting Sponsor of 2009 North Carolina Education Ball
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that AT&T will be the presenting sponsor for the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball scheduled for Friday, June 26 from 5-11:30 p.m. - April 10, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Career in Web Development and Programming - New Training Program Launched by iTechplaza at Ahmedabad
Specialized Training in PHP - MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript with live project - April 10, 2009 - iTechplaza info ltd
Grenoble Graduate School of Business to Deliver Programs in Saudi Arabia
Further to a new collaboration between Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) and the College of Business Administration (CBA) in Jeddah, those who wish to can follow the French Business School’s programs in Saudi Arabia. - April 10, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Indiana Department of Workforce Development Approves Practice Management Institute’s CMC to State Education and Training Choices System
Practice Management Institute (PMI), provider of the Certified Medical Coder (CMC) credential for medical office personnel, today announced that the Indiana Workforce Investment Board and the State of Indiana have approved the course to its list of programs approved for Workforce Investment Training funding. - April 10, 2009 - Practice Management Institute
Omegasearch Launches PMP Consultant Gateway to Impart World Class PMP Training
PMP consultant Gateway-yet another venture of Omegasearch, is a unique online resource for aspiring candidates to acquire world class training in PMI conducted PMP certification exam, which is based on PMBOK fourth edition. - April 09, 2009 - OmegaSearch SEO Services
About Milan & Summer Courses 2009
About Milan is a Multilanguage non-profit website entirely dedicated to the city with a special section dedicated to the Summer Courses 2009. - April 08, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
EZWatch Pro, a National Supplier of Video Surveillance Systems Unveils Its New Government & Schools Purchasing Program
The long awaited video surveillance purchasing program for government, schools and universities was unveiled by EZWatch Pro, a national provider of commercial video surveillance and security camera solutions. The new Government & Schools Purchasing Program (GSPP) sets a new standard for federal, state and local government purchasing. - April 07, 2009 - EZWatch Pro
ODTMaps.com Acquires WorldEagle.com
World Eagle map publishing has been taken over by ODT Maps of Amherst Mass. Both businesses expand the public’s global awareness and perspective, seeing the developing nations through a lens that is non-traditional. They both offer a fresh point-of-view, one that brings a better understanding of non-American cultures to American audiences. Intellectual assets include the series of Global Perspective Maps drawn by Russell H. Lenz, Chief Cartographer of The Christian Science Monitor. - April 07, 2009 - ODT, Inc.
Empire Medical Training Physicians Wealth Expo - Training in the Business of Medicine
Explore all avenues for complete success in the medical industry with the knowledge of running the business end of any existing practice or new medical facility. Continued education in all aspects of any professions leads to success. - April 07, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
LearnQTP Launches Web-Based QTP Training Course
LearnQTP.com, a website dedicated to HP-QTP, announced a web-based QTP (Quick Test Professional) training course aimed at helping beginners and manual software test engineers to gain knowledge on test automation using HP-QTP. - April 07, 2009 - Learn QTP
Edmonton Business Coach Partners with Brian Tracy to Get Local Business Owners in the Game
John Cutler, a certified FocalPoint Business Coach works with local business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives to get on the path of success through business performance coaching and development services. - April 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Inspirtech Offers Free 3D CAD Training Tutorials for New SolidWorks Software Users
In an effort to help combat a rising unemployment rate, inspirtech has begun offering free 3D CAD technology training to users new to SolidWorks. SolidWorks is industry standard mechanical design software used to design products ranging from industrial machinery to medical instruments. Inspirtech uses proven teaching techniques to instruct, inspire and instill confidence into users with cutting edge technologies. - April 06, 2009 - Inspirtech
Dyslexia: There is an Answer
Best-selling author, Ronald Davis, will present a public lecture on "The Gift of Dyslexia" on May 6 at Westmoreland County Community College from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - April 06, 2009 - Laurel Highlands Dyslexia Correction Center
Young Minds 2009: a Pioneering Educational Event for Kids Comes to Mumbai for the First Time
Young Minds 2009, will be held in Mumbai from the 10th to 12th July and will bring together the entire preschool and early school education spectrum under one roof. - April 06, 2009 - Mosaic Event Works