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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)
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
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
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
Harmel Codi, Author and Advocate, Publishes Children’s Books to Promote Early Literacy in COVID-Related Homeschooling
Author and her books offer a way for parents to inculcate the joy of reading despite pandemic pressures, a serious issue for under-served communities. - December 01, 2020 - Community Alliances and Improvements
NJ MED Launches Its Six-Annual National High School Graduation Pledge Campaign
The Pledge Campaign’s mission is to create a higher skilled workforce in the United States. - November 29, 2020 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
To Support Remote Learning, The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Virtual Learning Spaces
Virtual Learning Spaces Provides Safe Space for Remote Learning and Support. - November 28, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tennessee Human Rights Day Committee Announces 2020 Award Recipients
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 10th at 6pm virtually. - November 28, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Digital Vidya Becomes First Shopify Education Partner in India
New Delhi-based Digital Vidya, an ed-tech organization, specializing in Digital Marketing & Data Science training has been appointed as the first Education Partner in India for Shopify, the leading multi-channel commerce platform. Shopify Education Partners create courses that can help... - November 27, 2020 - Digital Vidya
Dr. Gracelyn R. Whyte-Farquharson, Ph.D. Recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Gracelyn R. Whyte-Farquharson, Ph.D. of Coral Springs, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W. - November 25, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Val Arkoosh Honored as Leonard Ferguson Youth Advocate
On Saturday, November 7th, College Settlement awarded Dr. Val Arkoosh, Montgomery County Commissioner the Leonard C Ferguson Youth Advocate Award as the Virtual Gala. This award is given to a member of the Greater Philadelphia Community who has shown a strong commitment to children working as an... - November 25, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
CoreAxis Launches New Website & Virtual Academy
CoreAxis, a leading provider of custom learning solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed website. The launch coincides with the release of CoreAcademy, a suite of in-demand virtual learning courses for organizations that want to rapidly grow, develop and upskill their... - November 24, 2020 - CoreAxis
Mr. Dhruv Galgotia Plans Grand Entry in Health Care Sector with Investment of 1200 Crores
Net Worth of Dhruv Galgotia rises to 3000 Crore as he enters HealthCare sector after being a leader in the education sector. - November 20, 2020 - Galgotias University
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism
The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement
Nikki H. Pough Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Nikki H. Pough of Queens Village, New York has been showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Times Square, where the Reuters Billboard... - November 19, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
The New England Center for Children Announces CEO Leadership Succession Plan
Leader in Autism Education Prepares for Future of Growth and Excellence. - November 19, 2020 - The New England Center for Children
SANS Inc. New LIVE Language Lab On-Demand™ Instructional Platform Supports World Language Teaching
SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is now delivering its new LIVE Language Lab On-Demand, online language teaching platform, to world language programs at schools around the country. LIVE Language Lab supports synchronous language classes in-person, remote, or in blended learning models. - November 18, 2020 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Millionaire Life Strategy Offers the Perfect Gift to Kickstart 2021
The Millionaire Life Strategy™ LinkedIn as a Sales Page training is a game-changer for entrepreneurs and tech gurus wanting to launch a business or take theirs to the next level. How to convert a free tool into a client attracting generator and build your business and brand. - November 17, 2020 - Millionaire Life Strategy
The New England Center for Children Goes Virtual for Children of Promise Gala
Recent Children of Promise Golf Tournament a Success, Raises Funds for Children with Autism and Their Teachers - November 13, 2020 - The New England Center for Children
Commonwealth Credit Union Offering Enrich and iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Members and Students
Commonwealth Credit Union has partnered with San Diego-based financial education company iGrad to make the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform and the student-focused iGrad™ financial wellness platform available to its members and all students at University of Louisville, Metropolitan College and Kentucky high schools. - November 12, 2020 - iGrad
Best Email Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best email advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online... - November 11, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Leadership Book "CLIMAX: What Great Leaders Need Love Affairs" by Emily Liu Released by New Chapter Press
Transformational Leadership and Relationship Coach, Spiritual Healer and Teacher, Emily W. Liu Has Released a New Book - November 11, 2020 - New Chapter Press