Education News
Expand your horizons with news about education from pre-K through high school, college, university, post-grad, online and career and technical training. News includes apps, technology, trends, public policy and research shaping the ongoing education debate.
NASA Selects University of California, San Diego Team Along with M4 Engineering Inc. for Its University Leadership Initiative (ULI)
M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development, selected with UCSD team to assist NASA with aeronautical research through NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s research goals and provides students with valuable experience solving real-world challenges. - January 29, 2021 - M4 Engineering
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Eric J Dalius Offers a New Scholarship Through Eric Dalius Giving 2021
Eric Dalius is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities for students who can demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities. To ease tuition fees, these opportunities are being offered through the Eric Dalius Giving 2021 Program to students studying at accredited universities throughout the United States. - January 27, 2021 - Eric Dalius Grant
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
New Dental-to-Medical Cross-Coding and Billing Credential Program Launches Nationally
Developed by Dental Medical Billing in Partnership with QPro, Program Offers Industry-Recognized Credentials to Qualified Professionals - January 27, 2021 - Innoventrum
ConRoca Publishing Announces the Release of David Martin Anderson's Anthology Collection: "Hunting Snipes +four"
ConRoca Publishing’s Editor-in-Chief, Kevin Abreau, announces a January 2021 publication date of David Martin Anderson’s collection of stories titled, "Hunting Snipes+four" (76,000 words; general fiction). Anderson’s collection of prose consists of five stories, novellas... - January 27, 2021 - ConRoca Publishing
iGrad Launches Debt Letter Initiative as Part of Student Financial Wellness Program
Dickinson College becomes the first school to use iGrad's new student loan debt letter service in conjunction with the interactive student financial wellness platform. - January 26, 2021 - iGrad
From the Barrio Foundation, eFuse to Provide Gaming Scholarship in Dr. Renteria’s Name
"Gaming scholarship to be awarded in Dr. Robert Renteria's name." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Dr. Renteria - January 26, 2021 - eMediaCampaigns!
"Rocket-Boosting" Skills for Jobs White Paper Praised by eCom Scotland
Linda Steedman, Chairman of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, has broadly welcomed the publication of the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper. The White Paper, published on 21st January, aims to transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get... - January 24, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Ascott Group International Launches the Ascott English Academy
The Ascott Group International, a world leader in English-language tutoring, announced today the upcoming launch of the Ascott English Academy, a private, online education program designed specifically for native Japanese speakers. The Academy is an extension of Ascott’s Private Client... - January 23, 2021 - Ascott Group International
AAIMS Announces Zero Impact to Their Academic Operations Thanks to EduThrill Assessment Platform
Earlier this year, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the time when institutes all over the world were at various stages of conducting final exams. With the pressure of exams already very high under normal circumstances, the sudden impact of the pandemic caused a vastly detrimental... - January 21, 2021 - EduThrill
Timely New Historical Fiction Book Connects Young Readers with Virginia’s Checkered Civil Rights History
Brothers Sam and Derek and their friend Caitlin are back, with a new mystery at hand - identifying in long-hidden photographs the brave African American teenagers who courageously stood up for civil rights nearly sixty years ago. The latest volume in the fun and informative middle-grade series combining history, mystery, and adventure, shines a light on the civil rights protests of 1963 and the fight to desegregate schools. - January 18, 2021 - MB3 Press
The New England Center for Children Commences COVID-19 Vaccine Administration to Staff and Older Students
More Than 900 to Receive Vaccine Over Next Three Days - January 16, 2021 - The New England Center for Children
Juanita Corry Jackson Launches New Charlotte, NC Company Called Global Impact University Consulting, LLC
Juanita Corry Jackson Announces Global Impact University Consulting, LLC. - January 16, 2021 - Global Impact University Consulting LLC
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Announces the Passing of President William B. Robinson, Jr.
It is with profound sadness that Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) announces the passing of William B. Robinson, Jr., 10th President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Mr. Robinson was hospitalized with complications related to COVID-19 in late November before succumbing on... - January 13, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
People of Peace Education, a Project of AHDR and IIPE, Showcases Profiles of Peace Educators Around the World
The project is a partnership between The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and the International Institute on Peace Education. - January 13, 2021 - Global Campaign for Peace Education
Eric J Dalius Offers His Eric Dalius Scholarship to US-Based Students
There are but a few entrepreneurs and leaders like Eric Dalius who have played an essential role in improving and advancing the American dream. - January 12, 2021 - Eric Dalius Grant
Wilburn & Associates President Retires and Creates New Model to Help People Get Real About Diversity Equity & Inclusion
The death of George Floyd and Brionna Taylor has brought a lot of attention to the Black Lives Matter movement as well as broader issues of race and diversity in this country. A lot of businesses and organizations are now indicating that they are taking steps to advance the cause of diversity... - January 12, 2021 - Wilburn & Associates, LLC
How to Stop Climate Change: InvestigateWest & "Decarbonizing Cascadia"
News nonprofit InvestigateWest (INVW.org) today announced a new yearlong story series for 2021 detailing actionable steps to stop climate change in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. “Getting to Zero: Decarbonizing Cascadia” investigates the political and economic barriers to... - January 11, 2021 - InvestigateWest
Online Platform SpeakerPost Seeks to Connect Educators with Volunteer Guest Speakers
The SpeakerPost marketplace seeks to build a community of folks who care about students and about paying it forward via volunteer guest speaking engagements. SpeakerPost is now live. Free invites may be requested on the site as of now. - January 08, 2021 - SpeakerPost
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
The Jane Austen Society of North America’s Southwest Region Announces Winners of Its 2020 Short Film Contest
Six winners submitted short films judged by preeminent experts in the industry; each entry examined the life and works of Jane Austen in new and innovative ways. - January 02, 2021 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
NJ MED Releases Its 2020 Final Education Rankings for 2020
Distance learning impacted the way children were taught in 2020. How successful was it? Did school districts or schools have a lesson plan for each course? Were teachers trained in using this platform? Were students ready or disciplined enough to keep up? Did families have adequate resources for their child, like internet bandwidth? In some countries and areas, internet access was unavailable. - January 01, 2021 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Eric J Dalius Offers a New Scholarship Through His Eric Dalius Giving | 2021 Program
Eric Dalius is delighted to announce new scholarship opportunities for those demonstrating academic excellence and leadership qualities. These initiatives are being offered through Eric Dalius Giving | 2021. The Giving program is available to students studying at accredited Universities throughout the United States. The goal is to ease the tuition burdens of those striving to graduate. - December 28, 2020 - Eric Dalius Grant
Metro Safety’s Certified Training Course Brings Silica Awareness to Workers Across British Columbia
The training program includes guidance for workers who are exposed to asbestos, lead and silica, in line with the WORKSAFEBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 6. - December 25, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Eric J. Dalius, a Marketing Expert with a Heart of Gold, Helps US-Based Students Reduce Their Tuition Burdens
Eric J Dalius, the renowned entrepreneur and marketing guru, principal behind several successful ventures, has been graced with both personal and financial success. He carries with him the rare talent...a dreamer who consistently achieves concrete financial results. - December 22, 2020 - Eric Dalius Grant
Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector
The American Camp Association, along with the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, JCC Association of North America, and the YMCA of the USA, make a strong case to have out-of-school time workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the Education sector. - December 22, 2020 - American Camp Association
FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair Draws Over 500 Job-Hunting Pilots
On Wednesday 16 December, Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA) hosted their monthly Pilot Job Fair via virtual conference. The online event caught the attention of 536 job-hunting aviators, all of them interested in the existing job opportunities in an otherwise widely-accepted stalled-out... - December 21, 2020 - FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors)
The World Biodiversity Forum Announces New Virtual Convention in January 2021, Advised by the Convention on Biological Diversity and in Collaboration with TEALEAVES
The World Biodiversity Forum will end the decade with a series of virtual collaborative events and workshops to inspire a variety of stakeholders to take action to preserve biodiversity. - December 21, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Survey: 73% of Americans Support Biden's Plan to Forgive $10,000 in Student Loan Debt
Student loan forgiveness has become a hot-button political issue over the last few months. President-Elect Biden has proposed canceling $10,000 in student loan debt, while others want more. The College Investor surveyed 2,000 Americans, including those who don't have loans, to see how much they support canceling student loan debt. - December 17, 2020 - The College Investor
Fall 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Fall 2020 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - December 17, 2020 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Unfavorable Environment for U.S. International Students Fuels Increased Demand for Interstride Portal
Interstride 2.0 Portal Launched; New Mobile Apps, Admin Portal to Follow - December 17, 2020 - Interstride
Civil Services Success Offers Comprehensive Preparatory Classes for NYS Court Officer Exams
The institute’s three-day preparatory classes equip students with the information they need for their examinations. - December 17, 2020 - Civil Service Success
HIPAA-Secure Solution Proves to be a Game-Changer in the Early Intervention & Research Space
Torsh Talent Opens Access to Only HIPAA-Compliant Video Observation & Coaching Platform for State Agencies, Providers & Universities - December 16, 2020 - Torsh Inc.
Adobe Make Jigsaw24 One of Four
Leading education technology specialist Jigsaw24 has been appointed to the Adobe Education Elite Partner Programme – becoming one of only four UK organisations to be selected. The news means schools, colleges, universities and other education institutions can benefit from an even stronger... - December 16, 2020 - Jigsaw24
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
The William Meredith Foundation and Poets-choice.com Are Pleased to Announce the Publication of SOMETIMES SAY MY NAME, Prose Poems by Herbert Woodward Martin
Master poet Herbert Woodward Martin imagines the life of Willie Short, a young African American service worker who contracts AIDS and deals with the physical and spiritual ramifications of his illness. We watch the deterioration of his body and the final spiritual triumph as he faces death and the unknown. It is a remarkable achievement of the imagination as Martin traces the life of one who mattered for his courage facing a fate that awaits us all. - December 12, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
Louisiana Educator Named to National Test Prep Board
A founding member, Laura Link, will serve as the national Communications Director for the NTPA. Link, a certified teacher and founder of Link Private Tutoring, has been providing ACT, SAT and PSAT prep for 12 years. A long-time proponent for equity in test preparation, Link is eager to work with NTPA to promote access to professional and effective test preparation to all students. - December 12, 2020 - Link Private Tutoring
International Student Entrepreneurs Awarded Top Honours in BIEA 2020 University STEM Challenge
The British International Education Association (BIEA) was proud to host its inaugural University STEM Challenge this year. With entries from over 34 countries, the competition unleashed the potential of students to use their innovative and entrepreneurial skills to create solutions for some of the... - December 11, 2020 - BIEA British International Education Association
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development and Retail Strategies to Host Inaugural Texas Retail Academy
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Institute for Economic Development has partnered with Retail Strategies, LLC to offer Retail Academy to six communities across Texas. The UTSA Institute for Economic Development will act as an accountability partner for the communities. Retail Academy... - December 09, 2020 - Retail Strategies
Katie M. Hruska Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Katie M. Hruska of Caldwell, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of environmental services. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - December 09, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Catalyst Clinical Services Pvt. Ltd. - Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance Training
Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance Training - An Unmet Need for the Graduates/Postgraduates Students from Medical, Pharmacy and Life-Sciences Disciplines - December 07, 2020 - OncoStem Diagnostics Private Limited
The New England Center for Children Raises Over $670,000 at Virtual Gala
Leader in Autism Education Holds Signature Event Online for the First Time - December 06, 2020 - The New England Center for Children
Principled Technologies Publishes Report on LEGO Education Sets and Intel Processor-Powered Chromebooks
In tests with an Intel Celeron N4020 processor-powered Acer Chromebook 315 and an Intel Core i5-10210U processor-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 713, Principled Technologies found that each Chromebook handled LEGO apps responsively. - December 04, 2020 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Getting Children Interested in Investing: Steps to Gifting Stock Shares
Recently, Keith Turner introduced a new digital document to the public to help parents that are inexperienced investors teach their children about investing through the process of gifting stocks. The digital document is a step-by-step guide to understanding custodial accounts and buying stock. This document can be downloaded at artisKEITH.com. - December 04, 2020 - Money Mondays
Cindy Nasser, PCV Murcor COO, Named to the Dean’s Advisory Council for Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administration
PCV Murcor, a nationwide real estate valuations management company, is pleased to announce that Cindy Nasser, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the Cal Poly Pomona – College of Business Administration’s Dean’s Advisory Council. The Dean’s Council serves as the... - December 03, 2020 - PCV Murcor
Pauline E. Petsel Celebrated as an Outstanding Author for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Pauline E. Petsel of Greeneville, Tennessee has been celebrated as an Outstanding Author for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her achievements and high level of success in the fields of literature and photography. P.O.W.E.R. showcases outstanding... - December 03, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Midwest College Consulting Earns Prestigious Professional Designation: Group’s Founder is the Only Certified Educational Planner in Cincinnati
Midwest College Consulting (MCC), a growing group of professional educational consultants partnering with college-bound students and their families during the college application and selection process, has earned new professional distinctions. Dana Rolander, the founder of MCC, has earned the... - December 02, 2020 - Midwest College Consulting
Muzzy Unveils Global Licence Property - Popular BBC Language Learning Programme Available for Local Publishers
Muzzy, the children’s language education programme, has unveiled a new six-level English language course for early years foundation through to teen. Developed by language experts, the programme is now available as an international licence opportunity, via publishing house "Growing Minds." - December 02, 2020 - Muzzy BBC Publishing