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New Literacy Resource Website Launches

The Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.SPALO.org. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.

New Literacy Organization Encourages Children to Embrace the Joy of Reading

Introducing the new Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO), a non-profit group that encourages children to embrace the joys of reading and writing through using their own creativity and imagination. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.

Finalists Announced for J.S. “Sammy” Brody Scholarship Program

11 finalists selected for prestigious scholarship for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. - April 12, 2008 - Brody Scholarship Program

Cliniminds Launches India’s First Online Post Graduate Program in Quality Assurance in Clinical Research and Post Graduate Program in Pharmacovigilance

Cliniminds today announced the launch of Online/Distance Learning Post Graduate Program in Quality Assurance in Clinical Research and Post Graduate Program in Pharmacovigilance. These programs are also available in Classroom mode at the New Delhi center of Cliniminds. Cliniminds today also... - April 12, 2008 - Cliniminds

AASHE Releases Draft of Campus Sustainability Rating System

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced the release of the next draft of its rating system for sustainability in higher education, called STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). The release of STARS 0.5 opens a public... - April 12, 2008 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

Yuri's Night Shatters Previous Party Records

When Yuri's Night, an organization dedicated to forwarding the cause of space exploration by holding events around the world each April 12, held over 120 parties on a single day in 2007, it was viewed as an incredible accomplishment unlikely to be topped. Earlier this week, though, Yuri's Night... - April 11, 2008 - Yuri's Night

InfoSource Learning Partners with MPC/Gateway to Offer E-Learning Solution

InfoSource Learning, a leader in self-paced computer-and-web based training solutions and MPC/Gateway Learning, a technology pioneer announced today that MPC/Gateway Learning will be offering InfoSource Learning’s “How To Master” online training courses as part of MPC... - April 11, 2008 - InfoSource Learning

Closing the Math Achievement Gap for African American Students: New Book Shows Parents How to Make Their Children Excel at Math

New book shows parents how to make their children excel at math. - April 11, 2008 - Arvin Vohra Education

Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures

A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

Spanish Bookworld Add New Free Spanish Online Lessons to Their Site

spanish-bookworld.com, a sister site of language-bookworld.com, has announced a new development on their website which will allow their visitors to learn even more Spanish for free. - April 10, 2008 - Spanish Bookworld

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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