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Association of Educational Publishers Nominates Walch Education for Prestigious Industry Awards
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) has announced that three Walch Education titles have been nominated as finalists in the annual recognition of Distinguished Achievement Awards. The AEP’s Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational materials—such as... - April 10, 2008 - Walch Education
Teachers.Net Job Center Fills Teaching Vacancies with Qualified Candidates
Teachers.Net Jobs Center - jobs.teachers.net - brings together those seeking to fill teaching vacancies and qualified candidates who seek positions in education. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Earth Day Lesson Plans Compiled in Teachers.Net Gazette
Educators looking for creative and easy to implement activities to make Earth Day 2008 educational and enjoyable for their preschool, kindergarten, elementary & upper grade students will find what they need in the current Teachers.Net Gazette. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Adult Students Have a New Outlet for Creative Expression
The Art Institute of Dallas and The Art Institute of Houston to Offer Evening and Weekend Options. - April 10, 2008 - The Art Institutes
McGrath Training Systems Supports Adoption of California Law Extending Sexual Misconduct Statute of Limitations
Mary Jo McGrath, investigative attorney and expert witness in cases of educator sexual misconduct, believes the California legislature must extend statute of limitation for educator sexual abuse to the alleged victim's 26th birthday. Current law allows school districts to benefit from their own negligence. - April 09, 2008 - McGrath Training Systems
Simon Fraser University Partners with My Yoga Online to Provide Videos for Their Students
Unique Partnership of Simon Fraser University and My Yoga Online (MYO) Sets The Stage for Other Partnerships with Colleges and Universities Around The World. - April 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
OWL Testing Software for Language Test-Building Priced Lower Than the Cost of the Average Textbook - Limited Time Offer
OWL Testing Software, the proven solution for creating, administering, and rating oral, aural, reading and writing tests for academic, business and government markets announced today new promotions designed to help teachers meet end-of-year testing needs without breaking departmental... - April 09, 2008 - OWL Testing Software
Million Dollar Grant Writer Serves as Consultant on Teachers.Net Mailring
"If you can develop a lesson plan for your class, then you can write a grant," says money-magnet and Teachers.Net Grants Writing mailring consultant LaVerne Hamlin. - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Special Education Writer and Mentor Teacher Joins Teachers.Net Gazette
Special educator Susan Rismiller has signed on to contribute regularly to the Teachers.Net Gazette webzine, writing on topics related to special education, teaching and mentoring. In her April article Rismiller examines the anguish on both sides - teacher and student -when little Jack takes the... - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net
The Ophelia Project President and CEO to Accept Award and Give Keynote Address
The Ophelia Project’s President and CEO, Mary Baird, will present a keynote address and accept an award April 12, 2008 at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) –Pennsylvania Chapter convention in Exton, PA. Mary will speak during the Outstanding Women Luncheon. She will... - April 09, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
Lawline.com to Host Live Continuing Legal Education Event on April 25th in NYC
Lawline.com and Sean Carter are teaming up to present a live Continuing Legal Education presentation. On Friday, April 25th, Lawline.com will host its first live CLE event. The program will feature Sean Carter, who has been called the Funniest Lawyer in America. This live event offers attorneys a... - April 08, 2008 - FurtherEd
"Nessy Fingers Touch Typing" CD Released
Nessy are proud to announce the release of their eagerly-anticipated new software title, "Nessy Fingers Touch Typing." - April 07, 2008 - Net Educational Systems Ltd
All Teachers and School Staff Need to Register
TheTeachersVoice.com is going to be the first National Online Teachers Community. They are gathering opinions and information on every aspect possible in the teaching profession. To register and be a part of is absolutely free and was created as a teachers greatest resource. - April 06, 2008 - TheTeachersVoice.com
Modality, Inc. Founder and CEO Receives the Apple Award for Innovation in Science
S. Mark Williams, Ph.D. Recognized by Apple, Inc. for Using New Technology in Research and Education. - April 06, 2008 - Modality, Inc.
Ashley Tutors Educates and Entertains
Ashley Tutors has an energetic team using innovative teaching techniques - April 05, 2008 - Right Now Marketing
Ashley Tutors Team Focuses on Kinesthetic Teaching
Innovative tutors use physical activity to make learning entertaining - April 05, 2008 - Right Now Marketing
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Instructor Wins Consortium Fellowship
Janet Gold adds another award to her long list of accomplishments. - April 04, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Interior Design Instructor Wins Award in National Cooper Lighting Design Competition
Art Institute of Fort Lauderadle Jan Merle receives honor at Source Awards. - April 04, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fashion, Photography, Interior Design and Industrial Design Career Event
Meet design pros and learn about what a day in their lives is all about before choosing a career. - April 04, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
School Safe Launched to Help Protect Children at Schools
What’s the most important thing about modern schooling? Making sure your children are safe and protected of course. How can this happen? School Safe. - April 04, 2008 - Apex Radio Systems Ltd
Raptivity Voted #1 in Ease of Use and Integration with e-Learning Tools
Raptivity Voted #1 in Ease of Use and Integration with e-Learning Tools according to Global Survey on Immersive Learning Simulations. - April 04, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Harbinger Knowledge Products, (a Harbinger Group Company) Makes Teaching Science More Interesting with Innovative Games
The Entomological Foundation partners with Harbinger Knowledge Products for teaching kids science through insects with the help of innovative game-based multimedia content. - April 03, 2008 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Daily Spanish Phrases Offers a Revolutionary Way for Students to Learn Conversational Spanish Online
With a focus on learning conversational Spanish as quickly and easily as possible, Daily Spanish Phrases announces its innovative e-mail learning system. The system eliminates the hassle and cost of traditional Spanish classes and learning materials by sending daily lessons with audio, via e-mail only, allowing students to study at their own paces. - April 03, 2008 - Daily Spanish Phrases
U-Florida Student Wins GEICO Achievement Award
University of Florida Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship through GEICO and NSCS, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BYU Student Wins $2,500 NSCS Study Abroad Scholarship
Brigham Young University Student Kelly Wight received a $2,500 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Local Company's Recycling Benefits School
FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. - April 02, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The first of the 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards,... - April 02, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Premiere of ODTmaps.com New Map DVD - "Many Ways to See the World"
Anchorage, Alaska will host a premiere of the DVD, Many Ways to See the World, a fascinating 30-minute exploration into the challenges of creating a map and the minds of twelve visionary mapmakers. Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States says: “Many Ways To See The World is more than a fascinating lesson about maps. It opens the mind of the viewer to profound perspectives on the interconnectedness of human beings everywhere.” - April 02, 2008 - ODT, Inc.
Sports Professionals and Technology Providers Open Branch Office to Help Arizona High School Athletes Succeed
Athletic Scholarship Corporation (ASC), a sports marketing firm headquartered in Cleveland, OH has increased its focus on helping Arizona student athletes achieve their dreams. A leader in the industry for several years, ASC has successfully helped high school student athletes in all sports... - April 02, 2008 - Athletic Scholarship Corporation
Institute of American English Delays Start of Spring Semester for Testing and Improvement of New, Online Classrooms
Institute of American English, a leader in online English education, has announced that they will begin updating their online classrooms. The delay of the Spring semester of classes will allow technical adjustments to be completed so that teachers and students will have cutting-edge classrooms available when they return to their online classes. - April 02, 2008 - Institute of American English
Learn Spanish by Phone – a Pioneering New Service from SpanishPod
SpanishPod has launched the Practice Plan, which connects students and professional Spanish teachers by phone at anytime, anywhere in the world. - April 02, 2008 - Praxis Language Ltd.
Popular Media Literacy Website Re-Launches
Popular media literacy site UnderstandMedia.com relaunches with resources for students, parents, teachers, and for the Spanish-speaking community. To celebrate, the site is giving away free services to local organizations. - April 02, 2008 - Understand Media
Color Tango Musicality Seminar
A Seminar for Tango Dancers and Tango Music Lovers. An informative and inspiring Seminar on the history and evolution of Tango music by one of the most extraordinary Tango Orchestras in the world... The Color Tango Orchestra. - April 01, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Fullerton Dentist Boosts Online Presence
Vivid Dental Studio, the leading implant and cosmetic dentist in Orange County, recently launched a new Web site at www.VividDentalStudio.com to bring patients a fully interactive online experience. - March 31, 2008 - Vivid Dental Studio
Tutorz and ziizoo Leverage the Web To Help Students with Homework, Test Prep, and Study Skills
Tutorz and ziizoo: partnering to provide innovative ways for students to communicate with tutors around the corner and across the nation. - March 31, 2008 - Tutorz LLC
College Prep Coach, LLC Releases Unique New SAT/ACT Test Prep Kit on DVD to Help College Bound Students
College Prep Coach of Little Rock AR has announced the release of a new SAT/ACT Test Prep Kit on DVD, making it easier and more affordable for college bound students to prepare for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams--in a uniquely efficient way--for more college acceptances and scholarships. - March 31, 2008 - College Prep Coach
Royce Gracie, Jim Hughes, Lou Rodriguez to Conduct First Ever Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Puerto Rico April 19
MA MMA & CT MMA Professor, Royce Gracie, will be teaching a historic seminar in San Juan Puerto Rico. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jim Hughes and long time student Lou Rodriguez will assist Royce in this first Royce Gracie visit to Puerto Rico. The seminar will be held at the University of... - March 30, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
The European Repository Adds Hot Lava Software as Project Partner
Take Shape Share (TSS), The European Repository Selects Hot Lava Software, Inc. as Its Standard For Mobile Creation, Delivery and Tracking. - March 30, 2008 - OutStart
One Arrested, Two on the Run for Middle School Break-in After Detection by Sonitrol Pacific
Police arrested one suspect and seek two other individuals of interest in the break-in at a Washington middle school. - March 29, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Author Publishes First Band Nerds Poetry Book
DJ Corchin opens the door to the wonderful world of “Band Nerds” with international availability of Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player. - March 28, 2008 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
New Sail and Dive Course Boosts Learning Vacation Experience
For those who love the water, America’s #1 Sailing School is moving experiential learning vacations up a notch – combining its comprehensive Learn to Sail or Bareboat Cruising Preparation courses with a PADI dive course – all in one week. “In this packed but highly rewarding... - March 28, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
New Colorado Assisted Living Residence Owner/Operator Online Training Course Launched
Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA) announced today the release of the first online training course approved by the state for new owners and operators of Assisted Living Residences in Colorado. Completion of this training is required by the state Department of Public Health and Environment Health Facilities to own and operate an assisted living residence in the state. This course marks the first time that the course has been available via the internet. - March 28, 2008 - EasyCEU.com
E-Learning Fits Today’s Busy Senior Care Professional
Assisted living and nursing home administrators today have more tasks to juggle than ever before. Add to that the increasing requirements for continuing education, the high cost of fuel and lodging, and the result is many more administrators finding online, “e-learning” solutions to meet their continuing education unit (CEU) needs. - March 28, 2008 - EasyCEU.com
Etraffic Solutions is a Finalist for Coveted Innovation Award
Etraffic Solutions has been named as a finalist in the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Greater Victoria Business Awards. This award recognizes Etraffic’s innovative new publishing strategy, as seen in its premier Pilot Math program (www.pilotmath.com). The Etraffic approach... - March 28, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Almeda University Awarded Membership in NAOAA
Almeda University, one of the world's leading online institutions of higher learning, has been awarded membership in the National Association of Academic Online Assessors (NAOAA). As a member of NAOAA, Almeda University is certified to assess prior learning and award degrees based on that thorough... - March 28, 2008 - Almeda Educational Services Inc.
U-Penn Student Wins Exemplary Scholar Award
Jin Lee, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Exemplary Scholar award, given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society. Lee is a senior at the College of University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in biology and the biological basis of behavior. - March 28, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Delaware School and Government Officials Learn Effective Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Nearly all school districts in Delaware attend a half-day program to stop bullying and learn measures needed to comply with the new state anti-bullying law. Utica National Insurance Co. selected McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, CA, to conduct the training because of its national reputation as the premier provider of legally fit and educationally sound compliance training for schools. - March 27, 2008 - McGrath Training Systems
Edward Lehman Appointed Research Fellow of Renmin University of China
Edward Lehman, managing director of Chinese law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu, was appointed research fellow at the Institute of U. S. Law of Renmin University of China. - March 27, 2008 - Lehman, Lee & Xu
"Eye on Entertainment" Cable Television Show Interviews International Soccer Superstar Thomas Dooley
Thomas Dooley is the Founder and CEO of the American Soccer-Tennis Organization and the OC Kings. - March 26, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
Nevada Company Offers Free Web Seminars on Advantages of Incorporation and LLC Formation
A company providing business owners with services pertaining to asset protection and tax planning recently hosted a seminar in Reno, Nevada, and online versions are now available nation-wide via their website. - March 26, 2008 - Laughlin Associates, Inc.