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eLearners.com Survey: Economic Crisis Spikes New Interest in Online Higher Education
eLearners.com Survey Reveals Motivation of Recent Prospective Students. - December 04, 2008 - eLearners.com
Families Planning to Recruit a Full-Time Live-in Tutor to Begin in September 2009 Are Urged to Begin Search Now to Have Choice of the Best Private Tutors Available
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, explains why December 2008 is the ideal time for families to begin the search for a full time live-in tutor who will start working with the family in September 2009. - December 04, 2008 - Tutors International
Laying a Foundation to a More Caring/Peaceful World Through K-1 Students
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Trains Nassau County Elementary School Guidance Counselors and Social Workers to Present Its Bully and Violence Prevention Program. CAPS “Caring Kids” program helps kindergartners and first graders develop the understanding and skills necessary to live peacefully with others. - December 04, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
First and Largest Online International Student Guide for Australia
Studymove is a new website for all international students thinking about studying in Australia or who are already in Australia. Studymove is a one stop shop for students to read about all the essential information they need to know about studying and living in Australia. - December 03, 2008 - Studymove
Carr Expands Role at WARM2Kids
Director of Content Development will take charge of Youth Programming for WARM2Kids Learning Centers. - December 03, 2008 - WARM2Kids, Inc.
New Teacher Resource Center for School Districts Offers Support and Guidance for New Teachers
After teaching ESL students for many years, educator and freelance writer Dorit Sasson created the online New Teacher Resource Center in order to help new teachers become confident and successful. - December 03, 2008 - New Teacher Resource Center
Ashworth College Students Get Vocal on New Virtual Politics Forum
Ashworth College’s online Student Forum, the Politics Forum has quickly grown, with active members discussing everything from political candidates to issues personally impacting students on national and regional levels. - December 03, 2008 - Ashworth College
Musical Specialization Courses in Florence, Rome and Milan
Courses for Musical Specialization and Masterclass are organized by Scuola Leonardo da VInci in the schools of Florence, Rome and Milan. - December 03, 2008 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day
December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Spartan Duplicator Announces Champion Series Duplicators & New Website
Spartan Duplicator introduces Champion series dedicated media duplicators with industry-best 2-year limited warranty including parts and labor. - November 30, 2008 - Spartan Duplicator
Tutors International and InterHigh Begin Collaboration to Develop Online GCSE and A-level Courses for Home-Schooled Children
Tutors International is collaborating with InterHigh, a provider of online secondary school education, to develop online GCSE and A-level home schooling courses that can be integrated with private tuition. - November 30, 2008 - Tutors International
SKOLKOVO Opens Admission to First MBA Class
The Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO announces the opening of admissions to its first full-time MBA class. The SKOLKOVO full-time MBA is due to start in September 2009 and will be the first full-time MBA programme in Russia with the studies held at the state-of-the-art campus, due to open at... - November 29, 2008 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas... for One Special Shopper at the Schoolhouse Store
The “Win Big” Promo Delivers Gift Package to Their 67,000th Customer. - November 29, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at Online Educa Berlin
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 Online Educa Berlin’s International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training Dec. 3-5 in... - November 28, 2008 - SMARTHINKING
SCJP 6 Certification – Rehearse It – Try It – Crack It with Dreamtech Press
Dreamtech Press releases book that covers all the objectives of the Sun Java SCJP Exam 310-065. The book provides sample questions to build your confidence for the SCJP exam. ISBN: 978-81-7722-562-4 Price: RS. 429/- (2 Volume Set with CD). - November 28, 2008 - Dreamtech Press
Dreamtech Press Book Released: C# 2008 Black Book, Platinum Edition
New Release from Dreamtech, C# 2008 Programming Black Book, Platinum edition is the most comprehensive book that you will find on C#. It contains useful in-depth information on all the conceptual foundations of C# 2008, and at the same time, teaches you how to implement each language concept programmatically, by providing most appropriate examples with full explanations. ISBN: 978-81-7722-832-8; Price: Rs. 599/- with CD. - November 28, 2008 - Dreamtech Press
The Second City and Nike Sportswear at the Montalbán Collaborate to Benefit Hollywood Media+Arts
Actors from the legendary comedy Second City Theatre to perform in a special benefit performance for Hollywood Media +Arts on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available through www.etix.com. - November 27, 2008 - The Second City Training Center-Los Angeles
The Critical Thinking Company™ Announces Complete the Picture Math Book 1 Recognized as Dr. Toy’s Best Picks for 2008
The Critical Thinking Company, award-winning publisher of educational books and software for all ages, announces that Complete the Picture Math Book 1—was recognized as Dr. Toy’s Best Picks for 2008. Complete the Picture Math Book 1 develops a wide variety of math, reading, visual, and... - November 27, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
The Critical Thinking Company™ Announces 50th Anniversary Essay Competition
The Critical Thinking Company, award-winning publisher of complete curriculum and supplemental educational books, software and DVDs for all ages, announces The Critical Thinking Company 50th Anniversary Essay Competition for middle and junior high school students during the 2008-2009 academic year. - November 27, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Student Newspaper el Don Wins Multiple Honors
The award-winning student newspaper el Don, published by the Journalism Dept. at Santa Ana College (SAC), was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Hall of Fame at the National College Media Convention held Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in Kansas City, MO. According to Journalism Chair Charles... - November 27, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Police Arrest One, Put One on Run After Call from Sonitrol Pacific
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputies took one suspect into custody and sent a K9 unit on the trail of another after a school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected a break-in November 22. Expert Operator Jaime Maranville received an impact-activated audio signal from the school and... - November 27, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
The Q Group Signs Ground-Breaking Contract with Chinese Technological Specialists - SSL
The Q Group (www.qgroupplc.com), took the first steps on its journey into the Chinese education system after signing a contract with Shenzhen Seaskyland Technologies Ltd (SSL). The Q Group, a leading provider of language learning solutions, has united with SSL in a step that signals an exciting new... - November 27, 2008 - The Q Group
Upside Learning Selected as a Red Herring 100 Asia 2008 Finalist - Short Listed as One of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in the Asia Pacific Region
Red Herring Magazine announced that Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has been short listed as a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Asia 2008 awards. The 100 winners will be announced at the Red Herring 100 Asia event in Hong Kong, on December 2-3, 200f8. The 200 finalists are based in 16... - November 27, 2008 - UpsideLMS HR Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Family Preservation "Hero of the Year 2008" Award
Family Preservation and Advocate Publications present the 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Jennifer and Todd Hemsley. - November 26, 2008 - Advocate Publications
ODT Maps Offers Mind-Stretching World Maps for Holiday Gifts – at Budget Prices
Consumers are spending less this holiday season. One map publisher has responding to the grim economic outlook by offering 22 map items for $15 or less. ODT is well known for innovative and thought-provoking maps. Among ODT’s unique offerings are four different mind-stretching maps with South at the top. Price reductions range from 20% - 80%. - November 26, 2008 - ODT, Inc.
HackCollege Launches HackCollege.co.uk
HackCollege announces the launch of a British version of the popular student-run blog. - November 26, 2008 - HackCollege
Celebrated UH Researcher Invited to Caltech as Distinguished Scholar
The California Institute of Technology has invited a longtime University of Houston engineering professor to spend next spring doing research and presenting seminars on its campus. Fazle Hussain, professor of mechanical engineering at UH’s Cullen College of Engineering, was the sole... - November 26, 2008 - University of Houston
Medical Tourism Association's 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress Announces Call for Papers
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Call for Papers. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress has released a Call for Papers. The Conference will be held from October 26-28th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California. Theoretical and empirical papers in... - November 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Train book, Engine Ed’s Colorful Train, Teaches Computer Skills to Young Children with Educational, Interactive Computer Games
Children’s book author, Bonnie Worthington, creator of Engine Ed.com (where “Ed” means Education) has taken her children’s picture book to the schools through the world of interactive learning games. The delightful children’s story Engine Ed’s Colorful Train is... - November 26, 2008 - EngineEd.com
StraighterLine Announces Affiliate Partnership with Charter Oak State College
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that Charter Oak State College will be a partner... - November 26, 2008 - StraighterLine
Extension Marketing Group Announces Expansion of Education Network
In addition, Extension Marketing Group’s education partners will find the new sites attract better and more qualified prospects. Additionally, Extension Marketing Group plans to launch more program specific sites, as well as, location specific. - November 26, 2008 - Topeducationguide
2008 Universidad Anáhuac Cancún Short Film Festival: November 24th – 28th on the Depo Park in Second Life
depo consulting is proud to host “Admit One – Bring your eyes to a new level” the 2008 Universidad Anáhuac Cancún Short Film Festival held November 24th – 28th at the Depo Business Park in the virtual world of Second Life™. - November 25, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
uCertify Offers Crazy Discount on all Certification Practice Test on Thanksgiving
uCertify, a leading provider of exam preparation software for IT certification exams, today announced huge discount of 37.23% on the entire range of its practice tests. This discount offer is valid only until Sunday, November 30th, 2008. uCertify also offers unconditional 100% money back guarantee,... - November 23, 2008 - uCertify
Expert Curriculum Vitae Advice Available Online
For those wishing to learn how to write or create their professional Curriculum Vitae, advice is now available online. Mike Kelley has over 16 years experience and have written over 6000 CV’s and is now providing his knowledge and expertise for anyone seeking advice on writing professional... - November 23, 2008 - Cv-service.org
With so Many People Unemployed is There a Job That Can be Fun, Fulfilling and Profitable? Coaching: A New Line of Work
Sign on to a new career that puts you in control of your own destiny and gives you the opportunity to have fun. - November 23, 2008 - Coaching Institute
Open Fire Academy, International Takes Firefighter Education Mobile
The Open Fire Academy, International launched it's new mobile site. Now students and instructors can access their classes and participate using their web-enabled cell phone or pda, as if they were at a computer. For the first time, a fire and emergency services education institution will make training and information available from practically anywhere. The new feature can be accessed at http://m.openfireacademy.org. - November 23, 2008 - Open Fire Academy
The Critical Thinking Company™ Wins Multiple iParenting Media Awards
Mathematical Reasoning™ Level C and Complete the Picture Math Book 1 honored with iParenting Media Greatest Products of 2008 awards. - November 23, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
LA Unified School District Chooses Monopole Inc’s Permashield to Tackle Graffiti in 968 Schools
Permashield: Now the Only Approved Anti-Graffiti System for LA Area Schools - November 22, 2008 - Monopole, Inc
Amazing Bubble Man Entertains Pasadena Special Education School
Students from the local Pasadena special education nonpublic school, Hillsides Education Center, were dazzled and entertained by the Amazing Bubble Man. This event is part of a monthly series of educational and entertaining performances organized by the Las Candelas Program for the students at the... - November 22, 2008 - Hillsides
Free Education for Unemployed Treasure Valley, Idaho Residents
During the week of December 8-12, 2008 ExecuTrain of Idaho will be hosting free hands-on educational sessions on a variety of computer and business skills topics for Treasure Valley residents that have been laid off this year. - November 22, 2008 - ExecuTrain of Idaho
ourUSAschools Launches Its Education Network
ourUSAschools has launched the first of a network of sites dedicated to simplifying the search for education resources for Parents, Teachers and Administrators. The network will eventually include the national site and a site for each state in the US and the District of Columbia. - November 21, 2008 - ourUSAschools
Magazine's Annual Education Report Reveals Anti-Literary Epidemic
Educating potential gang members, an anti-literary epidemic, “real education,” and college prep scams are only three of the subjects covered in Raleigh Metro Magazine’s annual Education Report, on newsstands now in the November edition. Senior writer Liza Roberts celebrates the... - November 21, 2008 - Metro Magazine
New StraighterLine Podcast Identifies Solution to Increasing Tuition and Transfer Fees
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced the release of a podcast offering new solutions in... - November 21, 2008 - StraighterLine
TestFunda.com Announces Free Workshop on GD and PI for MBA Aspirants
A Free workshop on Group Discussions and Personal interviews will be conducted on 22nd-23rd November by TestFunda.com for MBA aspirants. - November 21, 2008 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd
Working Together to Improve Learning, Performance Pathways and the Hawaii DOE
Through agreements with several complexes in the state of Hawaii, the company has been recognized as a qualified vendor for the state. Vice President of Professional Services, Dr. Bena Kallick to visit the island in December. - November 20, 2008 - Performance Pathways
Kiwanis Club of Singer Island, Florida Singer Island Kiwanis Holds Annual Installation Banquet
The Kiwanis Club of Singer Island held their annual Installation Banquet September 28th at the Abacoa Golf and Country Club to salute the contributions of its officers and members working to improve the lives and scholarship of young people over the past year and to welcome incoming officers and... - November 20, 2008 - Kiwanis Club of Singer Island
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik to Manage Alumni Relations with UniversiTools
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Lebanon has signed with White Mountain Technologies for UniversiTools Alumni Connection module. - November 20, 2008 - White Mountain Technologies
HackCollege Chooses Squarespace as Blogging Platform
HackCollege, a lifehacking blog and podcast for and by college students, has chosen Squarespace as a new blogging platform. Concerns of uptime and personal responsibility were among reasons cited for the switch to Squarespace, according to founder Kelly Sutton. "The new system is great, our... - November 20, 2008 - HackCollege
Pasadena Special Education School Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Students and Local Charity Participated in the Great SoCal ShakeOut Drill - November 20, 2008 - Hillsides
Bob King Brings Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva Campuses
Massage therapists coast to coast can learn from one of bodywork’s best when Bob King brings his Clinical Massage Series to Cortiva campuses. With 35 years of experience, King is a massage educator, innovator and leader not to be missed. - November 19, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy