Education News
Expand your horizons with news about education from pre-K through high school, college, university, post-grad, online and career and technical training. News includes apps, technology, trends, public policy and research shaping the ongoing education debate.
Students Complete TEFL Training with TEFL Insitute
Students complete TEFL Institute training course and share their thoughts about the course in a course reflection submitted to their instructor. - December 24, 2008 - TEFL Institute
ThumbPeople to Select Preschool Program to Field Test Thumbuddy Curriculum
ThumbPeople, Inc. is currently reviewing prospective preschool environments interested in field testing its Thumbuddy preschool curriculum program. ThumbPeople, Inc. has partnered with a preschool curriculum developer to package Thumbuddy curriculum for children at daycare centers, preschools,... - December 24, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Premier Management & IT Center of Excellence in North India Looking for Global Partners for Strategic Alliance to Offer High End Professional Courses and Exchange
Doon Business School, Dehradun is a premier business school of North India offering recognized MBA program. DBS is developing Doon Global Business School offering international high end courses and scouting for global partners for strategic alliance. DBS plans to offer regular/distance/e-learning enabled graduate/PG programs in Clinical Research & Trails Management, Clinical data Management, NGO management, CSR, ERP and Healthcare Management. DBS is deploying latest technology and LMS. - December 21, 2008 - Doon Business School
Dr. Rosenfeld Has Posted a New Article at His Website: the "Controversy" of ADHD
Many mistruths are perpetrated about the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly on the internet. The article written explores some of these "controversial" issues. Issues touched upon include ADHD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Tutor Expert Warns Parents That Unsupervised Use of Online Tutors Jeopardizes Exam Performance
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, warns parents that failing to closely supervise the use of an online private tutor can lead to cheating and ultimately lower exam performance - December 20, 2008 - Tutors International
StraighterLine Releases Podcast on Top Trends in Online Education
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 discussing the top trends in... - December 20, 2008 - StraighterLine
Reasoning Mind Expands to More Houston Area Schools Due to a $1.2 Million Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation
This Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation Funds Reasoning Mind and Houston A+ Challenge and Will Improve Math Education in Elementary and Middle Schools Throughout the Houston School District. - December 19, 2008 - Reasoning Mind, Inc.
New Program Seeks to End Nursing Shortage and Improve Real Estate Values in US
President Lisa Pamintuan of New York College of Health Professions (www.nycollege.edu) announced today that the institution has signed Letters of Intent to move forward on Joint Programs with XinXiang Medical University and Luo Yang Health School in the People’s Republic of China. New York... - December 19, 2008 - New York College
School Administrators Commend President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Chicago schools executive Arne Duncan as the new Secretary of Education. - December 19, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
AM Horizons is Launching Latest Online Courses on Diversity and Culture
AM Horizons training group is all set to launch 7 new online courses targeting Diversity and Culture. - December 18, 2008 - AM Horizons Training Group
Luton Businessman Donates PC's to Flamstead Kids
SkillsTrain has presented Flamstead Village School with brand new I.T. equipment. - December 18, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Qifang Named China's First World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Qifang recognized for innovative online student loan technology; honored for impact on business and society. - December 18, 2008 - Qifang Inc.
Leading Private Tutor Agency Launches New Scheme Enabling Groups of Home-Schooling Families to Share the Costs of a Full-Time Live-in Tutor
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, describes how the new 'cooperative' scheme has been launched to address the needs of home-schooling families that want to share the services of a full-time private tutor between their children. - December 18, 2008 - Tutors International
The New Italian Language Courses 2009
For the new year 2009, the school Leonardo da Vinci, leader in the sector of Italian language teaching for foreign students, renews itself and adds to its list, new courses to learn the Italian language and culture in a really special way. - December 18, 2008 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Hop Industries Corporation Now Carries a Full Line of School Supply Products
Hop Industries Corporation, a leading distributor of laminating and binding supplies and equipment for over 30 years, has recently added overhead transparencies with a removable strip to our ever expanding product line. Hop Industries overhead transparency films allow you to create crystal clear... - December 18, 2008 - Hop Industries Corporation
EssayOnTime’s Services Gives Students Competitive Edge in College Admission
EssayOnTime helps students meet the writing admission requirements set by colleges and universities. - December 18, 2008 - EssayOnTime
The Global Learning Foundation’s Global Orphanage Network Project Has Successful Start at the Orphanage House in Azerbaijan
Orphans got internet access, a new classroom with multimedia workstations, and instructors who will help them interact with other children all over the globe via online communication projects. - December 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Mini-Courses Begin at Extra Bold Portfolio School in January
“No Experience Necessary” mini-courses at Madison’s Extra Bold Portfolio School will begin in January, 2009. The school offers two 10-week courses – one for production and one for creative concepting. Extra Bold also offers a 12-week course for account service training. - December 17, 2008 - Extra Bold Portfolio School
Resiligence Announces the Deployment of TipNow™, a Text-Based Anonymous Reporting Tool
TipNow employs cell phones and computer generated e-mails to report suspicious incidents to institution designated authorities. The unique aspect of TipNow is its ability to encrypt messages, thereby guaranteeing the anonymity of the reporting user. - December 17, 2008 - Resiligence
Extra Bold Portfolio School Adds New Advanced Mini-Course
Extra Bold Portfolio School in Madison added a new advanced mini-course. The new course meets one night a week for 10 weeks and is geared toward layout, design and art direction. - December 17, 2008 - Extra Bold Portfolio School
Extra Bold Portfolio School Adds Independent Study Course
Extra Bold Portfolio School has added a one-year independent study course for art directors and copywriters. - December 17, 2008 - Extra Bold Portfolio School
Italian Culinary Academy Offers $10,000 Scholarships
Scholarships Available for Students Who Enroll in the Italian Culinary Experience Class Beginning January 5, 2009. - December 16, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Courses of Italian Language and Fashion in Milan: Fashion Show
All about the preparatory Courses for Fashion Shows in Milan, organized by the Italian Language School for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci. - December 16, 2008 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Opening of Teachers' Free Online Resource Center on Chinese Culture
ChildBook.com formally opened today the free Chinese Culture Lesson Plans that contains an updated list of lesson plans that can be used for teaching Chinese culture. The lesson plans cover Chinese festivals, Chinese current events and Chinese literature. - December 16, 2008 - childbook.com
Life Coach, Ian Scott to Launch Conversations with Coach Ian Scott January 2009
News about the launch of Conversations with Coach Ian Scott podcast in January 2009, which features interviews with high profile personalities, authors, motivational speakers, Reality TV show contestants, entrepreneurs. - December 16, 2008 - Coach Ian Scott
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to... - December 15, 2008 - TEFL Institute
At Last. A Fun and Easy Way to Learn American History.
A. J. Cornell Publications is proud to announce the publication of Conversations in Early American History: 1492-1837 (A Comprehensive Question and Answer Guide), by Mark Phillips, author of The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder. - December 15, 2008 - A. J. Cornell Publications, LLC
Haul in the Year of the Ox with the Largest Listing of Chinese New Year 2009 Events in the US and Canada
Chinese New Year is celebrated in the United States and Canada in cities with large ethnic Chinese populations, or cities with historically long-standing Chinese presence. - December 14, 2008 - childbook.com
Batman Monster Truck Driver and Monster Jam World Champion to Launch New Website
2 time and current Monster Jam Racing World Champion John Seasock unveils his new website http://www.seasockcares.com to raise awareness to the need to make children in need happier. - December 13, 2008 - Bubbles For Kids
Two Web-based Resources Partner to Simplify the College Application Process
In an effort to streamline the application process for students and colleges nationwide, two Web-based companies are joining forces. The partnership between CollegeZapps and ConnectEDU now allows student users to apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities through an easy and efficient online solution. - December 13, 2008 - CollegeZapps
StraighterLine Releases Podcast Addressing the Rise in Online Education and Internet-Based Instruction
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 discussing the rise of... - December 13, 2008 - StraighterLine
Christianhsresources - Offering More Than Home Schooling Resources and the Ability to Help Missionaries with Your Purchases
ChristianHSResources offers more than Home Schooling Resources. They also offer products that are essential for the Family, Christian Schools, Churches, and Businesses. The web site is now dedicated to helping Missionaries/Mission Organizations. - December 12, 2008 - christianhsresources.com
60 Years on, Education is Finally Free as Alison Reaches Quarter of a Million Learners
December 10th 1948: the United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; with Article 26 proclaiming that “Everyone has a right to education. Education shall be free...”After 60 years of waiting, ALISON finds a way to make all education, scalably and sustainably free to access on the Web. - December 12, 2008 - ALISON
North American Seminars, Inc. Expands Its Community Outreach Program
North American Seminars, Inc. has donated over $60,000 in cancer related medical supplies to patients across the U.S. In December 2008, North American Seminars expanded its Community Outreach Program. - December 11, 2008 - North American Seminars
Latest Fashionable Trend in Wealthy American Families is Private Tutoring for Their Children, in Addition to the Best Private Schooling
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, describes the latest trends in tutor recruitment seen by the leading providers of full-time live-in tutors to families across the world. - December 11, 2008 - Tutors International
The Art Institute of Houston Announces Opening of Branch Campus
Classes at The Art Institute of Houston – North Slated to Begin in May 2009. - December 11, 2008 - The Art Institutes
Union Institute & University Announces Part-Time Option for Bachelor of Arts Programs
Union Institute & University (UI&U) today announced the launch of a new part-time option for learners enrolled in the university’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs. The part-time alternative is consistent with UI&U’s mission to provide flexible higher education opportunities... - December 11, 2008 - Union Institute & University
EQUELLA 4.0 Released
The Learning Edge International, providers of leading digital repository, EQUELLA – announces the release of Version 4.0. EQUELLA 4.0 extends on the vision of “Content As The Platform”, providing users with enhanced search, creation, management, classification, sharing and collaboration functionality. - December 11, 2008 - The Learning Edge International
Poetry Collection by Attorney, Iraq Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene
Attorney, Iraq War Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene Publishes First Poetry Book, "Blood, Sweat & Fury." Andrew Borene’s first collection of poetry, published by iUniverse, Inc. will be officially released on January 1st, 2009. - December 10, 2008 - Andrew M. Borene
Storytime Offered in Spanish at the Keller Public Library
Caminito Spanish Immersion Preschool is offering storytime in Spanish at the Keller Public Library at 640 Johnson Rd, Keller, Texas. Spanish storytime is a lively thirty-minute combination of interactive storytelling with books, puppets, songs and crafts in Spanish. It is being held on Mondays at... - December 10, 2008 - Caminito Spanish Immersion Preschool
Fast Response by Sonitrol Pacific Operator, Sheriff’s Deputies Yields Four Arrests
Four individuals suspected of vandalizing three schools were arrested after Sonitrol Pacific security detected suspicious activity and called Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputies December 5. Award winning Operator Minta Christopherson received signal activations from the school and called... - December 10, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Penn State and INTEC to Collaborate on International Engineering Education
Penn State University College of Engineering and INTEC University in the Dominican Republic recently unveiled a partnership to enhance the educational experiences of students at both universities. - December 10, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering
OPT Announces a Special Sales Event to Honor the International Year of Astronomy’s Selection of the Celestron SkyScout as the Official Product of IYA2009
The International Year of Astronomy (IYA) organization has selected the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium as the Official Product of the IYA2009. To celebrate this, OPT is offering a special sales event on the Celestron SkyScout. From now until December 31st 2008, OPT is offering the SkyScout for the special price of $179. - December 09, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
Learning Evolution and MVI Launches Safeway 101: A Dynamic E-Learning Training Module for Suppliers Doing Business with Safeway
Learning Evolution and MVI, Management Ventures, Inc., announces the launch of Safeway 101, Learning Evolutions newest insight-packed training module for today’s fast-track retail sales professionals, category managers, and marketing professionals. This introductory level e-Learning course is designed to educate suppliers regarding the fundamentals of doing business with Safeway. Participants will be introduced to the company, its core financial and branding strategies. - December 09, 2008 - Learning Evolution
North American Seminars 2009 Courses Released
North American Seminars is proud to announce release of the 2009 schedule of medical training courses for physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals. - December 08, 2008 - North American Seminars
Baltimore Business Journal Identifies Netrino as One of the Fastest Growing Area Companies
800 percent annual revenue growth due to renewed focus on training and services offerings. - December 08, 2008 - Netrino
Lewis University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Lewis student Marcia Campbell won NSCS’ 2008 Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors, as well as electronically to its half-a-million members. NSCS members... - December 07, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Zinch Meets Zapps
Two college resource Web sites, CollegeZapps.com and Zinch.com, are joining forces to help students. Their integrated online community is rich with time-saving tools, chat forums and information, allowing high school students to make a smooth, less stressful transition to college. - December 07, 2008 - CollegeZapps
SKOLKOVO Dean Talks About Sports Managers Formation
Andrei Volkov, Dean of the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, presented a report on “Formation of sports managers” within the framework of the 3rd annual conference “Sports and Business” held by The Vedomosti. SKOLKOVO Dean introduced a concept of the Russian... - December 06, 2008 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO