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Open Day to Launch Exciting New Part-Time Courses for One of the World’s Leading English Language Course Providers
Many readers of Families magazine may never have heard the name Eurocentres, but within the language travel industry they are well known as one of the industry leaders who for the last 60 years have set the standard in language learning. Eurocentres, actually a Swiss not for profit foundation,... - August 23, 2008 - Eurocentres
StraighterLine Introduces New Course Advisor
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), an 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 Jenifer DeHart, M.Ed. has joined the company as a... - August 22, 2008 - StraighterLine
Hutong School Third Anniversary
What started as a nice idea has become a great concept: An all-covering internship placement company which offers the interns not only the placement, but as well accommodation, language classes and cultural activities. From the beginning to the end the interns are in safe hands at Hutong School as... - August 22, 2008 - Hutong School
Image Forward Launches Internet Advertising for Tutoring Centers. Image Forward Specializes in Franchisee Internet Advertising & Marketing.
Image Forward will provide Tutoring Learning Centers of Greater Tampa Bay with a newly developed internet advertising and marketing program to elevate Huntington’s internet presence in the educational arena, specifically with tutoring, Study Skills, Test Preparation, Tutors and other educational help. - August 21, 2008 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Lambda Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA Announces Second 2008 Grant Cycle Recipients
The Lambda Foundation exists to foster for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people - educational, social, cultural, health and artistic projects and programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area through grants and scholarships to organizations and Individuals. The Lambda Foundation was... - August 21, 2008 - Lambda Foundation
Saint Mary’s School Named Top Private School
Raleigh School Receives Highest Honors from Metro Magazine. - August 21, 2008 - Saint Mary's School
Ashworth University Students Make History Naming First School Mascot
In a recent online contest, the Ashworth University student body elected to become the Knights by an overwhelming 55% majority. Students were asked to submit recommendations which were culled down to three choices by a committee of students and school administration. Students then voted on the three selections: Knights, Archers, Owls. - August 21, 2008 - Ashworth College
Home Schooling Families Must Prepare for the Chance Their Child May Want to Take University Entrance Exams, Warns Founder of Private Tutors Agency
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, a leading private teaching agency, urges home education families to plan ahead for the eventuality that their child may want to attend university, and therefore must be able to cope with standardized mainstream exams. - August 21, 2008 - Tutors International
New Private School: Traditional Basics, New Learning Tools
New Private School opens in La Jolla, California, for PreK through 6th Grade. Still accepting enrollments. - August 21, 2008 - Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego
Mybookhead.com is Now at Your University
Notifying students in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Utah that renting their textbooks is now an option. - August 20, 2008 - mybookhead.com
University of Bolton, RAK Has Launched a M. Sc in Construction Management (MCM) Degree to be Offered for Working Executives Over the Weekends
The University of Bolton, Uk has set up a branch campus in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and in doing so becomes the first British university with a campus in Ras Al Khaimah. The campus in RAK will offer 14 programmes at the graduate & post graduate levels and would start academic operations through Sep 2008. - August 20, 2008 - University of Bolton,RAK, UAE
Quest for Antarctica
Quest for Antarctica—A Journey of Wonder and Discovery Noted educator publishes story of how Antarctic exploration leads to challenging us to be more inquisitive at home, in schools and in our civic lives. “John Barell’s book is a rich and ripping read that will not only... - August 20, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Students Take Home Spring 2008 Blogging for Progress Award
Three college students have taken the top prizes in the ProgressiveU Spring 2008 Blogging for Progress Scholarship Contest. - August 20, 2008 - ProgressiveU
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
New Academic Success Website Outlines Keys to College Success: First-Year Students Must Understand and Overcome Gaps Between High School and College Work and Expectations
College professor and study-skills author Dr. Randall Hansen highlights some of the differences between high school and college and discusses a new Website developed to help students achieve academic success in college. - August 18, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Penn State Industrial Engineering Celebrates 100 Years of World-Class Education
The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State, University Park, will celebrate its centennial in 2009. - August 17, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering
Leading International Private Teaching Agency, Tutors International, Announces Launch of Pioneering Home Schooling Course Designed to Cover the Span of Human Knowledge
A new home schooling course designed to cover ten disciplines that embody human learning has been launched by Tutors International. Its founder, Adam Caller, explains why he is so excited by this new home education offering. - August 17, 2008 - Tutors International
Upside Learning Wins Two Apex 2008 Awards of Excellence
Upside Learning won two Awards of Excellence in the Apex 2008 Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition. The winning entries were an interactive piece on Maritime Safety created for Walport International Ltd. (UK) and an eLearning module on Patient Safety developed for University HealthSystem Consortium (USA). Both were entered in the Electronic & Video Publications Category, under the Education & Training sub-category. - August 16, 2008 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Affordable PowerPoint Add-in Enhances Presentation Wow Factor
Visual Exemplars Ltd has released Perspector Lists v. 4.2, a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in. Priced at only $29.90(US), Perspector Lists transforms ordinary PowerPoint text bullet-point slides into memorable, eye-catching 3D list images. Using a selection of list styles from the Perspector Lists... - August 14, 2008 - Visual Exemplars Ltd
GuitarGames.net Releases Scale and Music Theory Webapp
GuitarGames.net expands its collection of educational online games with the release of the Super Scale Trainer, a music theory and scale webapp. - August 14, 2008 - GuitarGames.net
Virtual Worlds Training for Corporate Leaders
Corporations researching virtual worlds as a training platform quickly realize that they lack expertise to fully capitalize on the benefits and avoid costly mistakes. To mitigate this AHG, Inc. started a series of new courses taught by a team of experts who have experience creating, consulting and supervising successful Second Life programs. Courses are split into two separate tracks: Executive and Instructional Designer / Developer. - August 14, 2008 - Alex Heiphetz Group, Inc.
College Students in Tennessee Now Can Rent Their Textbooks
Mybookhead.com is now available at over eight universities in the state of Tennessee. - August 14, 2008 - mybookhead.com
Brian Smith: a Massage Therapist Aims for Gold
Brian Smith provides massage treatment for swimmers competing for a spot on the US Olympic Swimming Team. - August 13, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Ashworth University Hosts 2008 Graduation Ceremony
On Saturday, August 9, Ashworth University hosted nearly 1,000 graduates, family and friends representing each of its high school, career school and university diploma and degree programs. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel Northeast in Norcross, GA. - August 13, 2008 - Ashworth College
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Sensors Catch Three
The Sonitrol Pacific security system alerted authorities to suspicious activity at a Washington middle school August 9, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. - August 13, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Free E-Course on Effective Business Networking Now at Bizymoms.com
Bizymoms.com now offers a free e-course on “Effective Networking” with the intent of supporting businesses and to help one realize the true potential of business networking in order to enhance and develop their business ventures. This e-course is available for all interested parties and can be followed simply by registering themselves for the Effective Networking E-Course. - August 13, 2008 - Bizy Moms
The University of Texas Southwestern Recognizes CMC Credential
Practice Management Institute’s (PMI) CMC Credential has been recognized by The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, “one of the country’s leading academic medical centers, patient care providers and research institutions” (www.utsouthwestern.edu). - August 13, 2008 - Practice Management Institute
StraighterLine Launches Online Course Covering the 2008 Presidential Election
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 a new partnership with Metropolitan State College of... - August 13, 2008 - StraighterLine
iUniverse Author Jerry Parks Featured in Monthly Podcast
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, is featuring author Jerry Parks and his iUniverse title "Help! My Child Is Starting Middle School!" on its Web site as the author podcast in time for students going back to school. - August 11, 2008 - iUniverse
Bizymoms.com Offers Free E-Course on Effective Selling
Bizymoms.com announced today the launch of their latest e-course “Effective Selling – A Personal Approach,” which is aimed at benefiting those engaged in the sales aspect of any business venture. The effective selling e-course offers information and guidelines on how to sell products successfully with the intention of expanding the business venture by increasing the sales figures. This free e-course can be pursued by any person, by simply visiting the Effective Selling E-Course. - August 11, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Nihongo Bashi Announces Intake for 2008 Batch of PG Diploma Programme in Japanese Management
Boasting a track record of 100% placement for its graduating students, India’s No. 1 provider of Japanese management education and Japanisation programmes is inviting applications to join the only programme of its kind in India. Deadline for submission of applications is September 1st 2008. - August 11, 2008 - Nihongo Bashi Pte Ltd
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Daniel Christian's "Thought Rock" Inspires Students from the Stage
Singer-songwriter Daniel Christian leaves a position as a high school English educator to pursue his music career, a living example of how to follow a dream. - August 10, 2008 - Daniel Christian Music
Audio Sensors Lead Police to Arrest Two
Sonitrol Pacific's monitoring center sent police to respond to a verified alarm at a Washington school leading to the arrest of two suspects August 8. - August 10, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds
The Art Institute Establishes Foundation Studies Department and Names New Academic Director
Alan Burner was promoted from Lead Faculty to Foundation Studies Academic Department Director. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
The Docet Omnia Company Announces the Release of the Docet Omnia Curriculum for Home School Students in 3 Grade Levels
The Docet Omnia Company announces the release of their Comprehensive, Christ-Centered, Discovery-Based, Self-Contained, College Preparatory Curriculum for Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, and 7th grades today. The Docet Omnia Curriculum is based on one simple tenet: Innately children Want to learn, they... - August 08, 2008 - The Docet Omnia Company
Codimensional Software Announces Schoolweb
Codimensional Software announces the release of Schoolweb, a complete web 2.0 portal system for schools, designed to facilitate communication between students, parents, and faculty. - August 08, 2008 - Codimensional Software
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, New Jersey Welcomes Three Summer Interns
Freehold orthopedic group, Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC recently welcomed three summer interns as the first participants in AOSMI’s new intern program. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is strongly committed to giving back to the community and sees this program as an investment in the future. - August 07, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Six Trespassers Arrested After Detection by Sonitrol Pacific
Police apprehended six suspected trespassers at a Washington middle school after Sonitrol Pacific detected them on the school's roof. - August 07, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Jessica Sepke Receives Lenovo ThinkTank Award
Head of School Theo Wilkes Coonrod at Saint Mary’s School (www.saint-marys.edu) in Raleigh announced that Director of Technology Jessica Sepke has been selected as the recipient of the Lenovo ThinkTank Award. The ThinkTank Award recognizes personal and institutional achievements in enhancing... - August 07, 2008 - Saint Mary's School
Jobs for the Boys (and Girls), ATL Support Government Initiative
In line with the government’s ‘apprenticeship drive,’ Southampton and Guildford based Apprenticeship Training Limited (ATL) are urging firms and individuals to take on young apprentices across a variety of trades. - August 06, 2008 - Apprenticeship Training Limited (ATL)
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Careers
Since 1968, the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's reputation as a leader in creative education has grown. - August 06, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
VAClassroom.com Announces Upcoming Webinar Event for Virtual Assistants, Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners
Craig Cannings, Co Founder of VAClassroom.com and Mike McDerment, CEO of Freshbooks.com will be presenting a free webinar for Virtual Assistants, Solopreneurs and small business owners titled: “Virtual Nirvana – How to Remain Inspired and Productive When You Work Alone.” - August 04, 2008 - VAClassroom.com
eBay Course Offers Secrets to Successful eBay Sales. Cathy Roesch Education Specialist Trained by eBay Provides Education Platform for Selling Online.
Cathy Roesch Education Specialist trained by eBay provides Education Platform for Selling Online and is now training St. Louis and Southwest Illinois business owners and start-up home-based e-commerce entrepreneurs in the Basics of Selling on eBay. - August 04, 2008 - Cathy Roesch Education Specialist trained by eBay
Uplift, Inc. Technology Revolutionist, Updates Brand and Website
Uplift, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non profit Idea Incubator and technology revolution enterprise has the mission of reconstructing cities one idea at a time Utilizing Property (Intellectual, Technological and Real Estate) to Lift Individuals from Tragedy redesigned its brand and website to better reflect its technology focus. - August 04, 2008 - Uplift, Inc.
Quick Response Leads to Arrest
The quick response by a Sonitrol Pacific operator, a school district’s guard service and the local police department led to one arrest and thwarted the attempted burglary of a Washington high school July 31. The Sonitrol Pacific operator received a signal activation from the school and she... - August 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Fall Teaching Opportunities Available at School of Champions
Paid teaching positions at School of Champions, an after school program of the Children of the Dump Vallarta are available for 2008-2009 year. - August 03, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
NAFA’s Canadian Fleet Management Seminar Goes Bilingual
NAFA will offer the Canadian Fleet Management Seminar in both French and English for the first time, September 14-16, 2008. - August 01, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association