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McGraw-Hill Higher Education Joins Forces with Hands-On Labs to Enhance Distance Science Learning
McGraw-Hill Higher Education and Hands-On Labs, Inc. (HOL), a science education company that designs and produces LabPaqs, academically aligned collections of laboratory materials for higher education students and institutions worldwide, have entered into a strategic alliance. - April 26, 2009 - Hands-On Labs, Inc. - LabPaq
Fifteen Lake County Destination ImagiNation® Teams Advance to Global Finals
If the well-being of Lake County depends on the throng of 4-to 18-year-old students amassed at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield last Saturday for the Destination ImagiNation state finals, then the future looks bright indeed. Half of the llinois Team advancing to global competition is from Lake County - seven come from Waukegan area schools. - April 26, 2009 - Waukegan DI
The Drucker School of Management Announces a Unique New Course "Doing Business in Asia"
Starting in January 2010 the course “Doing Business in Asia” will explore business practices for multinational organizations in China and the Asia-Pacific region and will include a 12-day residential component in Hong Kong. - April 26, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
World Malaria Day Recognizes Choi Kwang Do (CKD) Martial Art International’s Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
World Malaria Day 2009 marks the two year anniversary of a partnership between the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) and Choi Kwang Do (CKD) Martial Art International. Instructors are being honored by the MFI for their persistent dedication and interest in educating children worldwide about this disease and supporting the development of a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM). - April 25, 2009 - Malaria Foundation International
Figure Drawing Workshop to be Taught by Martine Strohmeyer and Rita Marlier May 3rd and May 4th in Virginia Beach, VA
Two well known artists, Martine Strohmeyer and Rita Marlier, will team up to teach a two day intensive figure drawing class. - April 25, 2009 - Martine Strohmeyer
Online Learning for CBSE Students for Class VI, VII, VII, IX & X , Entire Maths & Science Subjects
Students can study entire CBSE Maths & CBSE Science syllabus of Class VII, VIII, IX, X from home now with LearnNext.com. LearnNext.com helps easy-to-learn lessons, self-paced learning, student-friendly multimedia interface. Students can download CBSE lessons to master concepts and score higher marks in CBSE board exams. - April 25, 2009 - LearnNext.com - CBSE Maths, CBSE Science Online Learning
Ailola Makes Learning and Teaching on the Internet a Breeze
No listing fees and minimum commissions for a limited time. - April 25, 2009 - Ailola
E. Sue Huff was Guest Educational Speaker at Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida - Collier County Luncheon
Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc., a marketing and management consulting firm located in Naples, Florida, was the guest educational speaker for the Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida. The Collier April luncheon was held at the Naples Hilton. The timely topic, “PR 101”... - April 25, 2009 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
VHS to Teach CT Schools About Bridging the Budget Gap with Online Learning
On May 12, 2009, Virtual High School will be hosting an informational session in Old Lyme, CT to instruct area high and middle schools on how online learning can bridge the budget gap. - April 25, 2009 - Virtual High School Global Consortium
Hollister Creative to Exhibit Custom Materials for Museum Education Programs at MuseumExpo 2009 in Philadelphia
Hollister Creative will showcase its experience and capabilities in the creation of museum-quality teaching materials, lesson plans and interpretive guides at MuseumExpo 2009, May 1-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The annual event, produced by the American Association of... - April 25, 2009 - Hollister Creative
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Theme
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps N.C. public school students successfully stay in school and prepare for life, has announced that the theme of the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball will be ‘Rock The Dance.’ The seventh annual... - April 25, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
OrgSync Integrates with PayPal
Integration Enables OrgSync to Release a Premier Treasury Solution for Higher Education. - April 25, 2009 - OrgSync
Manipal University Dubai Ties Up with Three Education Majors for International Programs
Manipal University Dubai ties up with University of Fraser Valley Canada, Whistling Woods International and Lancaster University for exciting programs in Management, Media & Entertainment, Bio Technology and Engineering. - April 24, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Community Service at the Drucker School of Management
Drucker School students join with Karen Baker, California’s Secretary of Service and Volunteering, to help complete a community-service project in California’s Inland Empire. As part of the Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning, on April 25 the students will build a playground at the... - April 24, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Wisdom and Eloquence by Dr. Robert Littlejohn Receives Nomination for 2009 Lilly Fellows Award
Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com) is pleased to announce that Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning, a book co-authored by Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school, has been nominated for the 2009 Lilly Fellows Program Book Award. The award honors academic... - April 24, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
President of Minding Your Matters® Organizing Makes Audio of "Tackle the No Time Trap" Class Available Online
For the past three years Janice Russell, CPO-CD®, president of Minding Your Matters® Organizing, has taught a popular organizing class to the public and to professional organizers. An audio file of the class, entitled “Tackle the No Time Trap,” can now be downloaded from Minding Your Matters® website. - April 24, 2009 - Minding Your Matters
Alliance Abroad Group Answers the Critical Teacher Shortage Challenge; Alliance Abroad is Now a Designated Sponsor for the Teacher Exchange Category of the J-1 Visa
Alliance Abroad Group (AAG) recently announced approval by the U.S. Department of State to operate a J-1 Teacher Exchange Visitor program. The J-1 visa cultural exchange enables talented teachers from around the world to contribute their expertise by teaching in American public and private schools... - April 24, 2009 - Alliance Abroad
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours Offers Innovative 3-Hour Educational NYC Tour for Schools and Youth Groups for $20/Student
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours is offering its fun and educational Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off. Tour for $20 per student. The 3-hour driving tour features a live DJ and MC on the bus who serve as tour guides teaching children about the various famous and educational locations in Harlem and Manhattan. The... - April 24, 2009 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
The Drucker School of Management Honored as an 'Excellent Business School' by Eduniversal
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management was recognized as an “Excellent Business School” by EDUNIVERSAL, an organization that helps students choose the best business schools worldwide. The Drucker school was honored to be among the 1,000 selected business... - April 24, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Maryland Charter Schools Celebrate National Charter School Week May 3-8, 2009
It has been more than 4 years since the first charter schools opened their doors in Maryland. Charter schools, their successes, and their contributions to children, families and communities will be celebrated this year during National Charter School Week from May 3-May 8, 2009. Some basic... - April 23, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
Global Academy Online Offers Stimulus Package to Colleges
Working on four continents, the Academy has seen that by splitting its content development and faculty services in two and tying costs for each student directly to their individual tuition fees, the Academy provide colleges an opportunity to fill in gapping holes made by widespread budgetary cutbacks without affecting their existing operational budget. The Academy’s simple process permits the continuing offering of classes that would otherwise have been sliced away because of forced cutbacks. - April 23, 2009 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
GGSB Becomes CIM Accredited Study Centre for 2009
Grenoble Graduate School of Business’s application to become a CIM Accredited Study Centre for 2009 has been approved. - April 23, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Degree Awarding Wiccan College to Get a Face-Lift
This release is to inform the plethora of Wiccans looking for a Seminary, about the new management, and opportunities that Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary provides. - April 23, 2009 - Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary
New Trilingual Study Track at Grenoble Ecole De Management – Content and Language Apprenticeship Through CLIL
Starting from September 2009, forty French students at Grenoble Ecole de Management (Grande Ecole) will have the opportunity of embarking on a trilingual study track based on the language pedagogy: ‘Content and Language Integrated Learning’ (CLIL). CLIL involves teaching a curricular... - April 23, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Over 5000 Students Visited Shiksha.com Education Fair
The ongoing examinations did not stop over 5000 students from visiting Shiksha.com Education Fair in Delhi on 18-19th April, 2009 at Pragati Maidan. Over 30 Institutes offering courses on Management, Animation, Retail, IT, Hospitality and Study Abroad options participated at the fair, where students got counseling from institutes and registered for higher studies. - April 23, 2009 - Info Edge(India) Ltd
"Prevention" is the Focus of the New Uppers Downers All Arounders Drug Addiction Education Video Segment
"Prevention" is the latest video in the landmark drug addiction education video series "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders" from CNS Productions. - April 23, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.
New Study Details Impact of Economic Crisis on College Enrollment: Report Drives Colleges to Ramp Up Services
Over 70% of incoming college freshmen and their families are considering BIG changes in their college plans due to the current economic climate. This new study, which includes regional breakouts, puts hard figures to what has been speculation on the part of colleges, students and government officials over the past few months. - April 22, 2009 - Longmire & Co., Inc.
Pearson VUE Signs Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Environmental Health Testing, LLC
Pearson VUE to Deliver National Registry of Food Safety Professionals’TM Food Safety Manager Certification ExaminationTM with Environmental Health Testing. - April 22, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
Get on the Bus with AIGA Miami for the Annual Studio Tour
AIGA Miami is again hosting its annual Studio Tour for South Florida students. Anyone interested in art, design, advertising (and everything in between) is invited for a day-long exploration of our area's most cutting-edge studios. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design industry, meet... - April 22, 2009 - AIGA Miami
Innovative Non Profit Helps Lead the Way for the World's Largest Supercomputer
Shodor is Helping Educators and Students Harness the Power of Technology for Improved Teaching and Learning in the Classroom and Beyond. - April 22, 2009 - Shodor
Mount Aloysius College Expands Reach with New Online Programs
Mount Aloysius College is now offering their core liberal arts courses online. - April 22, 2009 - eLearnPortal
Private School Closures Lead to Increased Demand for Home Schooling by Full-Time Private Tutors
Parents are turning to full-time private tuition as an alternative to private education at independent schools, as many establishments close due to the credit crunch - April 22, 2009 - Tutors International
Austin’s Castilian Residence Hall Still Has Openings
The Castilian residence hall serving the University of Texas at Austin is still accepting applications for Fall 2009. “The Castilian is the most desired residence hall in Austin,” said Dale Callison, Resident Manager for The Castilian. “One key item is that we have the... - April 21, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions
Palm Beach County Based Rainbow Marketing Inc. Announces the Addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to Its List of Clients
Annette Gray, CEO of Rainbow Marketing Inc. (RMI) announced today the addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to its client list. The private institution Kronberg Academy has become synonymous with the task of ensuring that the future generations of world-class Violin-Viola-Cellists are given a comprehensive musical education. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is charged with successfully launching the American Friends of Kronberg Academy. - April 21, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Come See for Yourself. Parents Have a Choice.
On Thursday, April 23, 2009; starting at 5:30 PM, Casita Center for Math, Science, and Technology (260 Cedar Road, Vista, CA 92084) invites you to come see for yourself the wonderful programs offered at the Vista based magnet school. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the classrooms, view in awe the amazing projects created by the students, talk with teachers and parents, as well as participate in a fundraiser spearheaded by the Casita Center for Math, Science, and Technology PTA. - April 21, 2009 - Casita Center For Math, Science, and Technology
URADICS Launches Search Engine Optimization SEO Training Course
URADICS is very happy to announce the launch of its second super specialty Search Engine Optimization SEO Training Course. The course has been carefully developed after a long research and using insights from our first hand experience with our customers. The course caters to a huge variety as it... - April 20, 2009 - URADICS
Spartan Duplicator Announces DUO Series 24x DVD/8x BD Multi-Function SATA Duplicators
Spartan Duplicator introduces DUO series One-Touch USB-to-Disc duplicators with user-programmable SmartKeys and industry-leading 24x DVD/8x BD write speed. - April 19, 2009 - Spartan Duplicator
City of Galway VEC Announces Partnership with Leading Global E-Learning Provider Learn Skills
City of Galway VEChas engaged with a global elearning provider Learn Skills in a strategic partnership to create and implement a strategy to develop and establish a lifelong learning culture in Galway City. - April 19, 2009 - Learn Skills
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at Higher Learning Commission Meeting
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/The Higher Learning Commission Meeting April 17-21 at the... - April 19, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Receives 2009 Raleigh Fine Arts Award
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, headmaster at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), has announced that Jack Twiddy, a tenth grade student at Trinity, has received an honorable mention award in the 2009 Raleigh Fine Arts 31st Literary Contest. The contest is a short story writing contest to... - April 19, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Best Selling Author William Cohan to Appear at New York Investing Meetup
Financial blogger Daryl Montgomery will be interviewing prize-winning author William Cohan on May 5th at the New York Investing meetup. The two will be discussing Cohan's recent best-seller, "House of Cards." Mr. Cohan will be signing books after the interview. - April 18, 2009 - New York Investing Meetup
Integrated Research Services Becomes Finalist in 2009 Association of Educational Publishers Awards Program
Integrated Research Services the non-profit publisher of the journal The Prevention Reseacher is chosen to advance to the final round of the Distinguished Achievement Awards sponsored by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). - April 18, 2009 - Integrated Research Services
The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati Gears Up to Participate in Week of Service, April 19-25, 2009
Students, staff and faculty at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati will be participating in the National Week of Service, April 19-25 by planning a variety of initiatives to benefit The Lord's Rose Garden, a local nonprofit agency that serves disadvantaged youth and families. - April 18, 2009 - The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
Tutors International Recruits Administrator to Manage Demand for SAT Tuition as International Registration Deadline Looms for UK Students Sitting Us College SATs
UK students wishing to sit for US university admission SATs on June 6th must register by May 5th. Tutors International has recruited a dedicated administrator for its new SAT tuition service due to increased demand; parents are urged to book now to avoid disappointment. - April 18, 2009 - Tutors International
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Amy Jo Garner Ministries Sponsors Online Writing Course
In 5 short weeks they can show you how to write professional, effective business documents, including e-mails and forum postings, that reduce miscommunication, improve the response you get from others, and demonstrate your professional competence and expertise. - April 17, 2009 - Amy Jo Garner Ministries
Raksam Study Abroad, the Leading Overseas Education Consultancy is Hosting New Zealand Education Fair
Raksam Study Abroad, the leading overseas educational consultancy in Madurai is hosting a free “New Zealand Education Fair”. This event provides an excellent opportunity for students from Madurai region to meet with representatives of an renowned Govt. institutions from New Zealand to... - April 17, 2009 - Raksam Study Abroad
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces New Financial Literacy Tool
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), an alliance partner and state coordinator for America’s Promise Alliance, is pleased to announce a new financial literacy tool now available for middle and high school students. The financial... - April 17, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
The Art Institute Wants to Make Getting an Education Rock
Essay competition will award three winners tuition scholarships at the second annual Rock the Runway on Saturday, May 2. - April 17, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County