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Man-to-Man Action Plan: Leaders Realizing King’s Dream through Community Engagement
As We Empower Each Other, We Empower Ourselves - December 10, 2007 - The Brothers Speaker Series
Harbor Oaks Boarding School Students Assist Area Ski Resort
Throughout this past summer and fall, students at Harbor Oaks Boarding School in western North Carolina have volunteered hundreds of hours at a local area ski resort, helping to prepare for the upcoming ski season. The contributions included cleaning, construction and other various projects. The... - December 09, 2007 - Harbor Oaks Boarding School
APICS Toledo Offers Basics of Supply Chain Management Class
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Basics of Supply Chain Management” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 10 weeks every Thursday starting January 10, 2008 from 6 pm... - December 08, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Windgate Collection, Archive of More Than 400,000 Illustrations, Offered for Sale
The Windgate Collection, an archive of over 400,000 illustrations, is being offered for the first time. These images were all published between 1880 and 1924, “The Golden Age of Illustration.” The collection represents the work of over 1,500 individual artists and is an important historical document. It would be an ideal acquisition for a stock media agency or a university, library or arts organization. - December 07, 2007 - Creative Touchpoint
Predictions on Web 2.0 and Enterprise 2.0 Jobs and Careers
What do Collaborative Learning Anthropologists do? What roles do they play in today’s learning and training environment and e-learning thrusts? Are you poised to become one? Find out… - December 06, 2007 - Vignettes for Training Inc
Barbara Migaj, an Instructor for Grant MacEwan College, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Education
Barbara Migaj, an instructor for Grant MacEwan College, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Education. Barbara makes her home in Alberta Canada and earned her Ph.D in Organic Chemistry. As an instructor, Barbara divides her time between the classroom, the office and the lab where... - December 06, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and First Book Team Up to Help Kids Read
CISNC Local Affiliates will receive sixty boxes of books to distribute to area students - December 05, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Track Chic: from Quarter Midgets to NASCAR Race Team Management
Shawn Burger, a Quarter Midget racer, and her family are featured in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, section this month. - December 03, 2007 - Track Chic, Inc.
Head of School at Trinity Academy Commissioned to Lead Academic Quality Improvement Program
Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that its head of school, Dr. Robert Littlejohn, has been commissioned to lead an Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) accreditation review team for the Higher Learning Commission... - December 03, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Give the Gift of Thought: Philosophy Talk Show Archive on Sale for First Time
Philosophy Talk, the radio show that questions everything except your intelligence, is having a holiday sale. - December 02, 2007 - Stanford University, Public Affairs
Kre8tiveworkz Pays Tribute to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Educator
Special Education Teacher Karen Embden is Honored for Distiguished Work. - December 02, 2007 - kre8tiveworkz
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes Attends Security Colloquium in Belgium
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes was invited by the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University (LISD) to a special colloquium, “State, Security and Economy in Afghanistan: Current Challenges, Possible Solutions”. This colloquium was part of a broader LISD research... - December 02, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes Invited to Panel Discussion by IISS & YPFP
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes was invited by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) to a panel discussion supported by NATO on: “Afghanistan – A Way Forward”. The panel took place at the House of Commons in... - December 02, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
University of Fairfax Announces a New Degree Agreement with Jones International University
The University of Fairfax® today announced a new academic collaboration with the School of Business at Jones International University® (JIU®), which will result in a unique two degree program, featuring an MBA-INFOSEC from JIU. This educational opportunity will help companies combat identity theft and comply with federally mandated programs by developing a cadre of information security leaders. - December 01, 2007 - University of Fairfax
Website for the LGBT Student Community Announces Major Updates
User feedback being put into practice. - December 01, 2007 - TopOutColleges.com
UpsideLMS Selected by MAEER’s MIT Pune for Its School of Distance Education and College of Insurance
Upside Learning's Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, has been implemented at two educational institutions in Pune: MAEER's Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Distance Education and MAEER's MIT College of Insurance. UpsideLMS is a fully web-based, multilingual, feature-rich,... - December 01, 2007 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Self-Care Tips for a Stress-Free SAT
With college admission deadlines looming, many high school seniors are scrambling to prepare for the SAT. These easy self-care tips can help reduce stress levels and maximize performance on the SAT. - December 01, 2007 - Austin InHouse Test Prep
Margaret Ann Armour, Associate Dean of Science with the University of Alberta, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Margaret Ann Armour, Associate Dean of Science with the University of Alberta, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Margaret makes her home in Alberta Canada and earned her Ph.D in Chemistry from the University of Alberta. As Associate Dean of Science,... - November 30, 2007 - Princeton Premier
A New Approach to Spanish Learning: Language Coaching
Learning a foreign language is hard work, and forgetting it due to lack of actual use is a real pity. Here comes a new trend in Language Coaching: getting immersed in the language with a personal language coach and enjoying highly customized programs. - November 29, 2007 - Fun Time in Spain
Second Issue of AntiMatters Released
Issue 1 (2) of AntiMatters has been released. AntiMatters (www.anti-matters.org) is an open-access online journal addressing issues in science and the humanities from nonmaterialistic perspectives. It is published quarterly by the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education in Pondicherry,... - November 29, 2007 - Auro Journals Project
DePaul University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
DePaul Student Wins Holiday Card Contest held by honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). The student, Cassandra Papillon is a Waukegan, IL resident. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores in the top 20 percent of their class; the Society has more than 550,000 members. - November 29, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UBS Managing Director Heads Honor Society Board
Managing Director at UBS is the new Board Chair at honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Managing Director Bill Ziegler is an alum of The George Washington University. NSCS invites first- and second-year students in the top 20 percent of their class. - November 29, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Volante POS Systems and UBC Partner in School Point of Sale Solution
There’s a multitude of school POS systems on the market. Most of them are not only unremarkable, but are also inadequate for meeting the diverse point of sale needs of an environment such as the University of British Columbia. Thankfully, after installing Volante's point of sale solution, "Lunch Time" is no longer "Crunch Time" at UBC. - November 28, 2007 - Volante POS Systems
Celebrating Accomplishments of Americans of All Types, Walch Publishing Releases "16 Extraordinary Americans" Series
Walch Publishing celebrates the diversity and accomplishments of Americans of all types with 8 new books for grades 6-12, "16 Extraordinary Americans." The series focuses on Americans with disabilities, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, American women, entrepreneurs, and young Americans, each book showcasing 16 extraordinary individuals. - November 28, 2007 - Walch Education
Brazil Ahead Opens Office in Manhattan for Portuguese Instruction
Brazil's current and potential economic growth indicates that the country will continue to have an increasingly substantial impact on the world economy. Now that says a lot about the importance of learning Portuguese these days. - November 27, 2007 - Brazil Ahead
Dallas Sports Training for Varsity Starts Now - Success for Next Year Starts in the Off-Season
Sports Performance Team of Dallas, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced that they are the official training partner for TEAM United. - November 27, 2007 - The Fitness Club
New Second Shift Classes for Aviation Mechanics
National Aviation Academy in Clearwater Florida is announcing its new Second Shift Classes starting in January 2008, allowing students who need to work during the day to study to become an FAA and NCATT Certified Aircraft Mechanic. National Aviation Academy's second shift classes encompasses the Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P), Aviation Maintenance Professional (A&P and Avionics) and a 2-week Aviation Maintenance Certification Programs offered during the first shift. - November 27, 2007 - National Aviation Academy
Private & Foreign Educators to Make India Educated
Private sector is dominating the Indian education market, but on the cost of quality. So the govt. is taking significant steps to invite foreign universities to open campuses in India to enhance the standard of education in the country. - November 25, 2007 - RNCOS
South Carolina Couple Launches Online Character Education Course for Kids and Teens
CharacterCourses.com is a new online service that teaches moral values and positive character to children and teens through innovative, interactive webinars. - November 23, 2007 - Character Courses
BDA Advises U21Global on Sale of Cengage's 50% Stake to Manipal Universal Learning International
Business Development Asia LLC is pleased to announce that Manipal Education Group has acquired 50% of U21Global, the world's premier online graduate school, by purchasing the holding of Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning). - November 22, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
Teachers: Got Time for a Free Timer?
A new, updated version of Cool Timer, a freeware countdown timer program for Windows that has become widely used by teachers, was recently released by Harmony Hollow Software. - November 21, 2007 - Harmony Hollow Software
Dr. Ron Kelley's Edu-Rap Educational CD Has Been Added to the 2008 Grammy Awards Ballot
Dr. Ron Kelley's Edu-Rap, Volume I Educational CD has been added to the ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards. This is a great accomplishment for this project, being one of the first curriculum-based CDs to use hip hop music to prepare students for standardized tests. The CD has been a best-seller all... - November 21, 2007 - Konfident Enterprises, LLC
Wine Tasting & Art Showcase Benefit in Berkeley to Kick Off Season of Socially Responsible-Themed Holiday Parties
On December 1st the Capoeira Arts Foundation will open its doors for an elegant and entertaining evening, Brazilian Wine Tasting and Art Showcase Benefit. The event will benefit Projeto Kirimurê, an after-school program that offers capoeira and music classes, as well as academic support in the areas of literacy and environmental education to at-risk youth in Bahia, Brazil. - November 21, 2007 - Capoeira Arts Foundation
Professor Saliba Sarsar Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the Princeton Premier 2007-2008 Registry
Professor Saliba Sarsar Has Been Selected For Inclusion in the Princeton Premier 2007-2008 Registry. Professor Saliba is an intricate part of the education team at Monmouth University and has served in that capacity since 1999. He is an Associate Vice President for Academic Program Initiatives. His... - November 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Princeton Premier Has Selected Dr. Charles B. Moss for Inclusion in the 2007 - 2008 Honors Edition of the Registry
Princeton Premier Has Selected Dr. Charles B. Moss for Inclusion in the 2007 - 2008 Honors Edition of the Registry. Dr. Charles B Moss received his Ph.D in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. Currently he is a Professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Moss is deeply involved in the... - November 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Protecting Campuses from Financial Improprieties
Software solutions to increase transparency and guard Student Activities and Student Government Associations (SGA’s) against fiscal misconduct - November 19, 2007 - CollegiateLink Corp.
A New Website for Military Spouses... www.militaryspousecoach.com
Please visit Coach Krista Wells' new website and take advantage of lots of the "free career resources". The website is filled with great resources for military spouses who are looking to find a career, change jobs, or to start their own businesses- www.militaryspousecoach.com - November 17, 2007 - Military Spouse Coach
SERVUE and Robert-Leslie Publishing Partner to Bring Web-Based Assessment Record and Lesson Planner to Market
SERVUE, the premier Child Data Management System solution provider, today announced a joint product development agreement with Robert-Leslie Publishing, the Early Childhood Company™. This agreement combines SERVUE technology and Robert-Leslie Publishing content and expertise to develop a... - November 17, 2007 - SERVUE
Can Math Really be as Exciting Interesting and Fun as a Game of Tag?
Yes - Mathematics can be as much fun and as exciting as a game of tag. Drs. Gina Gresham, Doug Brumbaugh and Enrique Ortiz have created a book that provides creative ways to help you bring enjoyable mathematics material into your teaching situations, whether it is home schooling, a classroom, or... - November 17, 2007 - Enrique Ortiz
Connecticut Teen Launches WorkInMyRoom.com for High School and College Students
The First Web Site for High School and College Students Who Want to Earn Money from Their Rooms - November 17, 2007 - WorkInMyRoom.com
Former University of Phoenix Executive to Head Higher Education Marketing and Consulting Firm
HigheredGrowth, an education marketing and consulting firm, announced that Heather Cornell has joined the company as President and CEO. She joins HigheredGrowth, a privately funded education marketing and consulting and software development company, following a 10 year career at University of... - November 16, 2007 - Higher Ed Growth, LLC.
Sondra J. Schneider, CEO of Security University, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Sondra J. Schneider, CEO of Security University, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. As CEO, Sondra runs the day to day operations and offers special internet security training above and beyond what is normally taught in a college setting. Sondra relies on a unique... - November 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
MN Jennings Student Lobbies in Washington, DC
MN high school student went to Wash DC, to lobby MN reps to support the Jubilee Act 2634, to cancel dept in Africa and other impoverished nations. Ms. Henry, the youngest participant, underwent lobbyist training and met MN Senate and Congress reps for bill support. On Nov. 7, the House Financial Srvcs Committee held a legislative hearing on the Act. - November 14, 2007 - Jennings Community Learning Center
Maine Educational Publisher's English Language Arts Books Distributed in South Korea
Walch Publishing, the educational publisher located in Portland, Maine, has announced a deal to print and distribute one of their leading series in South Korea. The series, "Daily Warm-Ups," will have nine titles published and distributed by IAM Books, a leading Korean firm. - November 14, 2007 - Walch Education
Online Training Helps Remedial Tutoring Students with Writing Skills
Computer Coach online training helps kids get up to par with grammar and spelling skills using remedial tutoring methods. - November 13, 2007 - Computer Coach
Youth Financial Literacy Website Wins an International Award for Best Website for Youth and Young Adults
SkillsThatClick.com is elated in accepting the Second Annual Black Web Award for the best website for Youth and Young Adults. - November 12, 2007 - eSkills LLC
Tenth Annual Chancellor’s Ball Raises $135,000 for Student Scholarships at Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges
Friends and supporters of Rancho Santiago Community College District in Santa Ana, CA, celebrated “A Decade of Distinction” at the Disneyland Hotel on October 12, generating much needed funds for student scholarships. The black tie optional event raised a record $135,000. Of that, nearly $113,000 was designated for scholarships and approximately $22,000 for book scholarships for students at Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges. - November 11, 2007 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Communities in Schools of NC Leader to Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award from NC State University
President and CEO, Linda Harrill, will be honored along with other recipients during the Annual Evening of Stars Gala - November 11, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
New GET Site – Meeting the Needs of Generation Y
Recruitment specialist Hobsons is pleased to announce the re-launch of its graduate recruitment website, GET (www.get.hobsons.co.uk). The new site will give users more interactive features, functions and content to make their job hunt quicker, easier and more engaging. - November 11, 2007 - Hobsons