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Sylvan Dell Publishing Announces Educational Resource Grant
Sylvan Dell Publishing, an educational children’s book company, is offering a free resources grant. This grant is for a free, one-year site license (value $599) providing unlimited access to all 35 Sylvan Dell eBooks, featuring flipviewer technology with selectable English and Spanish text and audio. The license can be used on all school computers and may be placed on secure school websites, enabling students and their families to login and have access from their homes. - June 28, 2008 - Arbordale Publishing
Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institutes International – Kansas City
Classes Begin in August 2008 at The Art Institutes’ First School Location in Kansas. - June 28, 2008 - Education Management Corporation
Leading Private Teaching Agency Reports Highest Numbers of Enquiries from Families for Private Tutors to Give Extra SATs Preparation
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time private tutors, comments upon the number of SATS preparation enquiries received by the tutoring agency and warns parents that recruiting private tutors to help with exam cramming is not beneficial to their child’s long-term education. - June 28, 2008 - Tutors International
LCW Introduces Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics Training Resource
Surveys of Global Ethics and Compliance Officers reveal that the top challenge in ensuring quality global programs is navigating the range of cultural norms in which their global workforce operates, and the need to keep a program from being or appearing imperialistic. The Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics training resource was developed in response to the need for a better, more sustainable solution to ethics dilemmas in a global business context. - June 27, 2008 - Language and Culture Worldwide, LLC
The Italian Culinary Academy at the International Culinary Center Offers a Summer Special
The Italian Culinary Academy, sister school of the world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $2,000 reduction in the tuition for its Italian Culinary Experience course that begins August 12, 2008. - June 27, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Special Education Students in U.S. Virgin Islands to Receive Customized Instruction in Mathematics and English Language Arts
Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the St. Croix School District of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The agreement calls for Walch to develop and provide customized Academic Support Programs (ASPs) for approximately 700 special... - June 27, 2008 - Walch Education
Colin Brechbill Gives to the Brechbill Scholarship Fund at E.C.S.
Colin Brechbill is dedicated to providing the opportunity for young adults to attend Evangelical Christian School and further their Christian education. - June 27, 2008 - Evangelical Christian School
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Sensors Detect Vandals
Quick thinking by a Sonitrol Pacific operator led to the apprehension of three vandals at a Washington High School June 19 after audio sensors detected suspicious activity. - June 27, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Howard Alum Joins Honor Society Staff
Howard University alum Blair A. Edwards is the new regional manager for Southern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Western Kentucky Alum Joins NSCS Staff
Western Kentucky alumnus Luke Davis is the new regional manager for Southwestern and Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Kansas Alum Joins NSCS Staff
University of Kansas alum Colleen Grosch is the new regional manager for Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
July 19th 2008: the Jenna Druck Foundation Hosts San Diego’s First Ever Young Women’s Leadership Middle School Program
On Saturday July 19th 2008, The Jenna Druck Foundation’s “Young Women’s Leadership Program” (YWL) will team up with author, advice columnist, and TV personality, Jess Weiner, to host a very special event for the middle school girls of San Diego County. After appearances on MTV, CNN and The Tyra Banks Show; Seventeen Magazine columnist Jess Weiner has designed an interactive interpretation of what it really means to be “Pretty, Hot, & Popular.” - June 27, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
Texas Right of Way Associates Opens the Barnett Shale Training Center
TRWA, Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will open the new “Barnett Shale Training Center” in conjunction with their right of way acquisitions firm. “The Barnett Shale Training Center offers 3 training classes in the field of oil & gas Right of Way... - June 26, 2008 - TRWA, Inc.
Hollister Kids Educational Publications Win Four National Excellence Awards
Philadelphia creative services company adds to portfolio of award-winning educational publications for kids. - June 26, 2008 - Hollister Publication Services
Champagne Reception of ACCA Training Company - a Success
The latest accountancy training school on the island, the Richard Clarke Academy, last night held its launch event to spectacular response. The champagne reception, held at their offices in Luxe Pavilion Portomaso, was an amazing success. It was standing room only with many having to wait outside... - June 26, 2008 - Richard Clarke Academy
Samson Carts Achieves Gold Level Cradle to CradleSM Certification
Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. - June 25, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
¡Hola!® the Language & Learning Center Now Offers Extended Hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. - June 25, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
High Impact Noise LLC Launches PrepHub.com
PrepHub.com is a free web application that allows users to study for the SAT, GMAT or LSAT exams by answering user contributed test prep questions. - June 25, 2008 - High Impact Noise LLC
Turning Winds Academic Institute Announces SEVP Approval
Turning Winds Academic Institute, a specialty boarding school for at-risk teens, is pleased to announce its approval by the Department of Homeland Security to be a part of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Under Federal law, SEVP approval will enable Turning Winds to enroll students... - June 25, 2008 - Turning Winds Academic Institute
The Art Institute Names New Culinary Academic Director and Adds a New Associate’s Degree Program
Baking & Pastry associate’s degree program now accepting students for the summer quarter. - June 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
United Nations Chinese Language Program Getting Interactive with Diplomats
Over 100 United Nations Diplomats and Staff Signing up to Utilize Cutting-Edge Interactive Multimedia Language Program. - June 25, 2008 - ActiveChinese Inc.
Prestigious International Schools in Asia Now Use Interactive Language Tools
Over 500 Students at Four Leading International Schools in Shanghai and Singapore to Utilize Interactive Multimedia to Learn Chinese. - June 25, 2008 - ActiveChinese Inc.
Teachers.Net Hosts "Being Mentored" eWorkshop for Teachers
Beginning teachers and mentors invited to participate in online workshop with teacher support expert, author Hal Portner, 6/25/08 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. - June 25, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Prom Wishes Scholarship Program Announces $5,000 Scholarship Winner and Ten $1000 Runners-Up
The Prom Wishes scholarship asked high school seniors to write their wish for a better tomorrow, how they are helping make a difference in their communities. One student has been presented a $5000 scholarship while 10 others have received $1000 each. - June 25, 2008 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
Maple Golf Classic to Benefit Under-Resourced Youth in Costa Mesa
On August 28, 2008, the 9th annual Maple Charity Golf Classic will take place at Tijeras Creek Golf Club to benefit the Maple Learning Center in Costa Mesa. The 9th annual Maple Charity Golf Classic will take place on August 28th 2008 at the Tijeras Creek Golf Club. This golf tournament will... - June 25, 2008 - Maple Learning Center
FuseFly Site is Newest Way to Connect Homeschoolers Worldwide
New Social Network Introduces Next Generation of Communication to the Homeschooling Community. - June 25, 2008 - FuseFly
StraighterLine Launches Blog
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 it has launched a blog to address industry... - June 25, 2008 - StraighterLine
WT Cox Subscriptions Acquires Journal Finder™ from The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Announcing WT Cox Subscriptions acquiring Journal Finder from The University of North Carolina Greensboro. - June 24, 2008 - WT Cox Subscriptions
Start Phonics at an Early Age and Get Ahead
Research shows starting reading with synthetic phonics from an early age helps boost reading throughout primary school. - June 24, 2008 - Jolly Learning
Jeanne May from Aspirations Plus Launches "the Inside Secrets of How to Achieve Life Changing Goals... Revealed" E-Course
A new e-course has been launched at Aspirations Plus intended for those people wanting to achieve life changing goals. The e-course comprises 21 Secrets delivered by e-mail in PDF format. The e-course is suitable for any person and is applicable to any goal. - June 23, 2008 - Jeanne May
Tucson School Wins German Government Approval
Along with a significant growth in German business and investment in Tucson, and the continuing development of University of Arizona’s technological and research links with Berlin, local school the International School of Tucson (“IST”) has been recognised by the German Government... - June 22, 2008 - International School of Tucson
Train 4 Trade Skills’ Top Ten Reasons Why Thousands Opt for Home Study Plumbing
As the continued shortage of plumbers and the potential of high earnings attracts more British men and women into the trade, the UK’s leading provider of blended learning, home study plumbing courses, Train 4 Trade Skills, has come up with the top ten reasons why students opt for studying... - June 22, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents
Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC
Sonitrol Pacific Operator Stops Crimes at Two Different Locations Within Minutes of Each Other
A Sonitrol Pacific Operator received alarms and dispatched police to two different Washington schools within minutes of each other June 18. Both dispatches resulted in arrests. - June 21, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
With Students’ Convenience in Mind, Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy Moves Back to King of Prussia This July
Cortiva Institute announces the move of its Pennsylvania campus back to King of Prussia, PA this July. The school was originally founded 26 years ago in King of Prussia. - June 20, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Public Speaking Information
Nytes Marketing released information about Public Speaking in a new Blog. - June 20, 2008 - Nytes Marketing
BMG India Announces Lean Team Leader Training and Certification Program
BMG’s unique 11 days Lean Team Leader Certification not only provides a comprehensive understanding of Lean tools, but also facilitates each participant to experience leading SCORE™ events in a critical process of their organization thereby bringing about breakthrough improvement within... - June 20, 2008 - BMGI India
Get Britain Training, SkillsTrain Backs PM’s Initiatives
Europe’s leading IT home study and office skills training college, SkillsTrain is backing the British prime minister’s bid to get Britain skilled by tailoring its home study IT courses to enable those already in employment to study around existing work and personal commitments. - June 20, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Harrington College of Design Students Shape Educational Environment for Future Design Students
Students in an experimental design class have taken on the challenge of designing and executing a 5,000 square foot space with only $600 and two months time. The space is destined for a class of incoming first-year students who will participate in Harrington's first-ever Immersion Program. - June 20, 2008 - Harrington College of Design
Fox Head, Inc. Rewards Art Institute Students for Their Innovative Designs
Fox awarded two students with $500 scholarships in an industrial design competition. - June 20, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Buffalo Professor is Runner-Up for Inspire Integrity Awards
Buffalo Professor Kenneth Takeuchi is the runner-up for the Inspire Integrity Awards, the only student-nominated national award recognizing professors who instill integrity in their students. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
U-Iowa Professor Wins Inspire Integrity Award
Linda Bolton, University of Iowa English Professor, is recipient of the only national student-nominated award for professors who inspire and instill integrity in their students. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Honor Society Students Meet to Discuss Career Opportunities
Honor Society Students Meet to Discuss Career Opportunities; Despite Weak Job Market, NSCS Students Are Bullish on Their Futures. - June 19, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Vandals, Three Apprehended
Police took three juveniles suspected of vandalizing a school under construction into custody June 14 after Sonitrol Pacific’s security system detected their activity. Securing a facility under construction poses a significant challenge to most electronic security providers. However, the... - June 19, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
StraighterLine Announces Partner Colleges
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 its initial accredited institutions that provide... - June 19, 2008 - StraighterLine
PR~link® Wins Gold National Media Relations Award from Bulldog Reporter
PR~Link, a communications, branding and public relations firm, has won a gold national Bulldog Reporter Award. - June 18, 2008 - PR-Link Public Relations
Bringing Music to the World Through Song
An innovative new programme offers a step by step programme to learning music through song. - June 18, 2008 - Jolly Learning
Rancho Santiago Community College District Celebrates New U.S. Citizens on June 28
Benita Arvizu is one of 300 recently naturalized residents invited to the “New U.S. Citizenship Celebration” hosted by Rancho Santiago College District’s (RSCCD) citizenship programs at Santa Ana College’s Centennial Education Center and Santiago Canyon College’s Orange Education Center. The event is slated for Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Santa Ana College, Phillips Hall, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706. - June 18, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Anger Management Expert is Keynote Speaker at 2008 Statewide Law Enforcement Conference
Breaking News: The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) has selected Dr. Ari Novick, Ph.D as their keynote speaker and presenter for the 28th Annual Conference in October 2008. - June 18, 2008 - AJ Novick Group- Stress and Anger Management
Ashworth University Issued Charter for International Honor Society
Ashworth University has been selected by The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) to represent the academic achievements of students with a charter membership in the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society for Distance Learning. As first chapter in the state of Georgia, Ashworth... - June 18, 2008 - Ashworth College