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CollegeZapps: New York Times Article ‘Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records’ Brings Focus to the College Application Dilemma
Rejection rates for hopeful college applicants have jumped tremendously, causing heightened anxiety among already nervous high school students. There’s a sense of shock among parents at seeing extraordinarily talented kids getting rejected. - January 19, 2008 - CollegeZapps
Ellen Dempsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Network, Has Been Announced Princeton Premier’s Honored Member in Education
Ellen Dempsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Network, has been announced Princeton Premier’s Honored Member in Education. Ellen Dempsey currently resides in Manhattan, New York and attended Russell Sage College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in... - January 19, 2008 - Princeton Premier
NEA’s Sponsorship of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills Brings Relevant Resources to Educators
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills website features over 49,000 learning resources for educators and is a project of The GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington, Syracuse University and the non profit, JES & Co. Administration of the portal is provided by JES & Co. (www.JESandCo.org), located in Tucson, Arizona. - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
The Verizon Foundation Supports JES & Co.’s Achievement Standards Network
Education’s Greatest Public Asset: Academic Standards for Everyone - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
BWCT 2010 Service Initiative Events Announcement
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism and Evergreen Team Concepts are proud to present the BWCT 2010 Service Initiative events in advance of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. In 2010, the world is coming to Whatcom County’s doorstep. Is your business ready? - January 18, 2008 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Teachers.Net Gazette Web Magazine is Back
Back by popular demand - the new Teachers.Net Gazette web magazine written by and for educators has a whole new look, and some new features. Serious articles, classroom lessons and crafts; links to additional resources. All that and Harry Wong, too. Available now (free) in the Teachers.Net Gazette. - January 17, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Margaret Madeiros, School Social Worker for Catapult Learning, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Education
Margaret Madeiros, school social worker for Catapult Learning, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Education. Margaret makes her home in Whiting New Jersey and earned her Bachelors Degree in School Nursing and her Masters Degree in Pupil Personnel Services from the College of New... - January 17, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Green Goat Books Announces Release of A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids by Julie Hall
This unique book addresses the needs of kids, their parents, and their schools in the face of climate change by offering the latest information about causes and effects and leaving readers with a clear sense of direction and a powerful message of hope. - January 16, 2008 - Green Goat Books
EduXcel - World Class Online Tutors Available Online for Only $100
EduXcel (www.eduxcel.com) is providing world class online tutoring for all academic subjects (3-12th grade) for only $100 per month. - January 16, 2008 - HRm EduXcel Pvt Ltd
Best Teen Chef Competition 2008 at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
High School Seniors Can Win Culinary Scholarships and Fame. - January 16, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Dr. Gary L. Frazier, Professor of Distribution Management for USC, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Education
Dr. Gary L. Frazier, Professor of Distribution Management for USC, has been named a Princeton Premier Honored Member in Education. Dr. Frazier makes his home in Rolling Hills, California and earned his Master's Degree in Marketing from Indiana University in 1977 and his Doctoral Degree in 1979. Dr. - January 16, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Los Angeles Elementary School Students Compete in Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
Winning Writers to Receive a $25 Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Gift Certificate. - January 16, 2008 - Capri Capital Partners
RNCOS Releases Report on Education Services Market in India
The leading name in the field of market research, RNCOS, has recently released its report “Education Services Market in India (2007)” on the thriving education market of India that has historically been a world famous education center. The report intensively examines the present trends... - January 16, 2008 - RNCOS
Plant-Made Biotechnology a Growing Future for North Carolina’s Northeast
Economic Development officials announced plans to have ongoing meetings with educators and business representatives to bring together biotechnology resources throughout North Carolina’s northeast region and to develop a plan for future development of a viable industry in plant-made biotechnology. At a recent meeting, the group developed plans for moving plant-made biotech research from the universities to farms and businesses in North Carolina’s northeast region. - January 15, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
Lawline.com Offers New CLE Credit Hours That Never Expire
Lawline.com is now offering packages of CLE credits for attorneys looking to earn their credits online. Lawline.com, an innovative provider of Continuing Legal Education online, is changing the way their users can purchase courses. Attorneys can now purchase a package of credit hours that never... - January 15, 2008 - FurtherEd
Multimedia Tutorial Services, Inc , CEO Appears on New York CBS Radio Small Business Panel
Barry Reichman, CEO of Multimedia Tutorial Services, Inc, appeared on a small business panel hosted by CBS 88 radio station at the Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn, New York on November, 2007, chaired by veteran business anchorman Joe Connolly. - January 15, 2008 - Multimedia Tutorial Services, Inc.
Get Back in School This Year with Flexible Class Schedules at The Art Institute
Students Can Create a Schedule That Works For Them - January 15, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
AmericanHistoryQuotes.com Launches New Quotes Resource Site
AmericanHistoryQuotes.com has officially launched a new online quotes resource site. This reference site contains thousands of quotes by famous Americans past and present that can be used for educational or entertainment purposes. Visitors can search the site for relevant key words or easily find... - January 15, 2008 - AmericanHistoryQuotes.com
NSCS Member Elected to Board of National Collegiate Honors Council
Hesham Elnegar, an NSCS Member from Northern Arizona University, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Honors Council serves as an association for honors programs around the country and provides them with resources on improving and maintaining... - January 13, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Israeli News Archive DVD Has Researchers Falling 'Head-Over-Heels'
Israel News Faxx has been reporting news from the Middle East since 1993. Many university libraries and Jewish Studies programs have, over the years, requested compilations of those stories. A searchable, full-text DVD is now available spanning the years from 1993-2007. - January 13, 2008 - Israel News Faxx
A One of a Kind Hypnotic Event in Owensboro Kentucky
Owensboro is never going to be the same because Long Island's "Best" Hypnotist is coming to town. He will help people keep their New Year Resolutions and he will give them the Secrets to Manifesting Their Own Success. - January 12, 2008 - Pendulum Hypnotic Solutions Inc
Learn English Four Times Faster - for Chinese, Spanish and Russian Speakers
Cross-translation is the main barrier in acquiring fluency in English. Most language books are written by linguists for potential linguists. It is very difficult for linguists to understand the difficulties non-linguists have in learning English. Follow the advice and use the patented software for self-study of English and you will do it four times faster. - January 12, 2008 - Language Bridge
Meet Design Pros and Learn What a Day in Their Lives is All About
Graphic Design, Web Design, Advertising, Illustration - Meet the movers and shakers - January 12, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
eCourse Helps Entrepreneurs and Artists Design Their Inspired Life
Sally Evans, owner of Evans and Evans Studios has introduced the Design Your Inspired Life eCourse, which helps those feeling overwhelmed to design a life that is joyful and abundant. Evans has spent the last several years helping clients to use and expand their own creativity. Her unique methods... - January 12, 2008 - Sally Evans Art
Management Simulations Changes Name to Capsim® Management Simulations Inc. (Capsim)
Management Simulations Inc., the world’s largest supplier of business simulations, announced today that it has changed its name to Capsim® Management Simulations Inc. (Capsim). - January 12, 2008 - Capsim Management Simulations, Inc.®
Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale
Silicon Valley’s New Creative Arts School Opening March 2008. - January 12, 2008 - Education Management Corporation
Competition Gives High School Seniors Chance at a Scholarship That Could Cover Half Their Tuition
The Art Institute of California – Orange County offers several scholarships for upcoming graduates. - January 11, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance, Theatre, Music and Fitness Opportunity for Children, Adults
On December 8, 2007 The Studio at North Park opened its doors and celebrated its Grand Opening, introducing a new dance studio to the community of North Park, SD. The Studio at North Park offers an extensive array of dance, theatre, music and fitness programs for students of all ages, including Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ballroom Dance, Acting classes, Guitar lessons, Piano lessons, Voice lessons, Yoga and Pilates. - January 10, 2008 - The Studio at North Park
ComputerTraining.com Releases First Company DVD
ComputerTraining.com’s IT and Design departments announced the redesign of the company public web site and the release of their first company DVD. The purpose of this DVD is to not only offer a high-end visual marketing tool - but also provide everyone from employee to prospective student... - January 10, 2008 - ComputerTraining.edu
Terri L. Price Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Terri L. Price has been selected for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Terri makes her home in Grand Prairie Texas and is currently enrolled at Mountain View College. Terri juggles being both a full time mother and full time student. Terri is a proud member of the Student... - January 10, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Adult Students Get New Options for Education: The Illinois Institute of Art Schools to Offer Night & Weekend Options
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago and The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg Evening & Weekend programs are designed to provide working adults in Illinois the opportunity to complete their education through a combination of evening, weekend, on-ground and online courses. - January 10, 2008 - The Art Institutes
Set Your Future in Motion at an Art Institute Near You: Schools Set to Host National Open House on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Art Institutes schools across the United States will host an Open House on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 2008. - January 10, 2008 - The Art Institutes
Project Management Training Online Provides “Coach with Confidence” Course Bundle for PDUs
Project Management Training Online – pmtrainingonline.com offers the online course package “Coach with Confidence” which has 6 courses and 2 simulations. The courses provide a wide range of interactive online training on this current topic, and provide PMPs with the opportunity to... - January 10, 2008 - Project Management Training
Andrew T. Austin offers Core Transformation (tm) Training in the UK
Author, therapist and trainer, Andrew T. Austin is to deliver UK training in the Core Transformation process, as developed by Connirae and Tamara Andreas. One of the most important processes to spill out of the developments in neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the Core Transformation process... - January 10, 2008 - Andrew T. Austin
Winner Communications Launches a New Direct Response Math Made Easy and Tutorial Channel.com TV Ad Campaign
According to Mr. Martin Feinberg, President of Winner Communications, “The TV ad Campaign for both Math Made Easy and Tutorialchannel.com will pick up density in the first half of December and will pick up again after a two week hiatus during the holiday weeks. Once we identify TV stations... - January 09, 2008 - Multimedia Tutorial Services, Inc.
Atlanta Based Entertainment Company Announces New Promotion to Partner in Education
Avalanche Entertainment, Atlanta DJ entertainment company, offers promotion to schools with Sports Radio 790 The Zone. - January 09, 2008 - Avalanche Entertainment, Inc.
Emantras Reviews Stupendous Year 2007
In terms of innovation, growth, and recognition, Emantras has experienced a year that proved to be truly extraordinary. - January 09, 2008 - Emantras
Christian Online Learning Degree Directory Gains New Search Features
The BakersGuide.com Christian Distance Learning Degree and Program Directory adds new search features to help prospective students find quality accredited online degrees. - January 08, 2008 - Baker's Guide to Christian Distance Education
The Mali Initiative Launches to Make Change Through Education
The Mali Initiative, a not-for-profit network of committed individuals around the world aspiring to make change through education, launches with the start of 2008. Nelson Mandela said “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” stressing the fundamental... - January 08, 2008 - Mali Initiative
Dole Presents Friends of Oak Park Schools 4th Annual Fundraiser, Viva Las Vegas January 19, 2008
Dole Food Company is presenting Friends of Oak Park Schools 4th annual fundraiser, “Viva Las Vegas – What’s Spent in Oak Park, Stays in Oak Park”, on January 19th at the North Ranch Country Club. The event will start at 6:00 pm, and feature an evening of casino games, food... - January 07, 2008 - Friends of Oak Park Schools
Site Translations Supports Kidlink
Leading Spanish translation service offers pro bono translations to help children understand themselves, set goals for life and develop life-skills. - January 07, 2008 - Site Translations
Welingkar’s Retail Management Program to Prepare Professionals for India’s Booming Retail Sector
Post graduate Diploma Program in Retail Management is one of 9 specialized programs introduced by the Institute as part of its Distance Learning Programs. Using advanced e-learning techniques to deliver the high-quality content, the program will prepare professionals from across India for a career in India’s promising retail sector. Admission deadline for latest intake of students is 31st January 2008. - January 07, 2008 - Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Arizona State Student Wins Scholar at Sea Award
Arizona State University student wins a $7,000 scholarship through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to participate in the Semester at Sea program. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UVA Student Wins $5000 Study Abroad Scholarship
University of Virginia student wins a $5000 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
New Children's Picture Book, Creation's Praise, Provides Inspirational Thirty-One Day Devotional for Children
Creation's Praise, a bright and colorful thirty-one day devotional for young children. Written in poetical form and filled with animals and all creation praising and thanking God. Also included are daily opportunities for adults and children to spend time together praising and thanking God for His tender love and care. Designed, so adults can lovingly introduce their little ones to the great universal symphony of praise to God. - January 05, 2008 - Praise Expressions, Inc.
Lawline.com Now Offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in Illinois
Lawline.com is now offering online CLE programming to attorneys in the state of Illinois. As of January 1, 2008, Lawline.com was approved as an accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education by the Illinois MCLE Board. Illinois, which presently has more than 65,000 attorneys, introduced new... - January 05, 2008 - FurtherEd
23 NSCS Members Win Fulbright
23 members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars won Fulbright. - January 05, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
International Students Learn to Speak and Read English Fluently in 12 Weeks Using "New" Method Just Published by Dallas Area ESL Teacher
Local teacher from Allen publishes teacher/student text that allows students to learn to read, speak and write English in as few as 12 weeks. Last month Doris Murray published American iTalk With Hyper-Vowels, an English Language teaching method based on 17 years of successfully teaching English to internationals and non-English-speaking students in Dallas and Collin counties. - January 05, 2008 - Academy for English Studies of Dallas
UpsideLMS - No-Obligation Free Trial, from Upside Learning, to Help You Experience the Full Functionality of a Learning Management System
The decision whether or not to implement a Learning Management System, or LMS, can be a lot smoother if you know exactly what an LMS can do; and the best way to know this is to experience it. To give you a full LMS experience, Upside Learning is offering a no-obligation 30 days free trial of their LMS: UpsideLMS. If you are a Non-governmental or Non-profit Organization (NGO or NPO), or an organization with under 100 members, Upside Learning can offer you an extended trial period of 3 months. - January 05, 2008 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Get Into an Ivy League School
From one of the country’s leading experts in college admissions and a nationally recognized parenting guru—high school seniors have an intensive four day opportunity to complete their college applications and receive exclusive personal advising. - January 05, 2008 - Application Boot Camp