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Free the Doc Cam in Your Laptop with IPEVO’s Mirror-Cam
IPEVO, the key leader in visual communication technology has just announced the release of its newest product, Mirror-Cam. Due to the rapid increase in remote learning, students and teachers alike are constantly searching for a solution to replicate their original learning environment. One of the... - August 09, 2020 - IPEVO
Pittsburgh Public Schools Turns to Transfinder
Transfinder Corp. is pleased to announce that Pittsburgh Public Schools have selected Transfinder’s powerful Routefinder solution to create routes and improve its transportation department’s logistics. In making the decision to go with Transfinder solutions, Pittsburgh Public Schools... - August 08, 2020 - Transfinder
Ashton College Makes Education Accessible with Eight Admission Awards
Ashton College is creating more education opportunities by offering eight admission awards for students pursuing advanced education in a variety of fields. These awards are open to anyone seeking higher education at Ashton College and can be accessed through an easy application process that isn’t based on grades or financial means. - August 07, 2020 - Ashton College
Returning to School: Special Education Considerations for 2020/21
Tune in on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at 12 PM ET/ 9 AM PT for a free webinar hosted by SEALKIDS with Nationally Certified School Psychologist Dr. Ann VanSkiver. - August 06, 2020 - SEALKIDS
Infopro Learning’s GnosisConnect LMS in the Top Compliance LMS Report by eLearning Industry
GnosisConnect LMS is included in the top Compliance LMS list 2020 highlighting its benefits to include seamless integration, advanced analytics, and mobile compatibility. - August 06, 2020 - Infopro Learning
Degy Entertainment Unveils Immersive Virtual Platform, "Degy World," to Host Events of All Kinds
Degy World Consists of Customizable Music Stages, Expo Halls, Classrooms, Auditoriums Meeting Spaces and More - August 05, 2020 - Degy Entertainment
Millions of Children Continue to Benefit from Positive Experiences at Camps with Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 day and overnight camps nationwide ran in-person programs with positive outcomes for families and significant insights for schools. - August 05, 2020 - American Camp Association
Changing the Image of Men: L&R Productions Sings for a Healthy Manhood
Connecticut musicians and founders of L&R Productions, concerned with the current image of manhood, release two original songs about becoming a good man. - August 04, 2020 - L&R Productions
Cyber Institute and Wisconsin 4-H Enter Into a Partnership to Provide Free Virtual Coding Programs for Youth Affected by COVID-19
The Cyber Institute and Wisconsin 4-H, an Extension of University of Wisconsin - Madison, have entered into a partnership agreement to bring new STEM+Computing programs for youth across the state of Wisconsin. Executive Directors Taylor Rodriguez Vance and Andrew Vance of the Cyber Institute met... - August 04, 2020 - Cyber Institute
New Book About the Salem Witch Hysteria is Poised to Rewrite History
The descendant of a woman hanged for witchcraft in 1692 Salem has just published a book that cites 21st century research to support a compelling new theory about the cause of the witch hysteria that ravaged the Massachusetts Bay Colony. - August 03, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
AlignAcademy.com Establishes New Book Club to Support Schools
Club seeks to help teenagers develop critical life skills and a sense of civic duty. - August 03, 2020 - AlignAcademy.com
AdaptiveX Awarded $305,000 in Project Funds to Aid in Cultural Proficiency Professional Development
Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Pushes to Reform Curriculum to be More Inclusive to Students of Different Cultures. AdaptiveX was chosen to help with the endeavor. - August 02, 2020 - AdaptiveX
American Camp Association Offers Context on CDC Study and Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 Camp Directors successfully ran and continue to run safe in-person day and overnight programs across the US this summer. - August 01, 2020 - American Camp Association
PowerGistics to Host Webinar for G Suite Administrators and IT Staff: Preparing for School Startup with Smart Chrome Device and Browser Management
While schools in the US are preparing for a safe return to school, full virtual learning, or a hybrid of the two, managing student devices and data to prepare for distance learning has been a hot topic and somewhat of a scramble for most districts. The first step in managing and deploying thousands... - July 30, 2020 - PowerGistics
A Safer Back to School with The Safe Drinking Mask Kit
The Safe Mask Company is proud to present their latest mask designed specifically for kids. It's certain to become the must-have back to school supply. The Safe Drinking kit, the first of its kind, allows parents to have peace of mind in knowing that their child has a way to wear his or her mask throughout the day, be comfortable and stay hydrated. - July 29, 2020 - Safe Mask Company
Surging Growth for Interstride -- Market’s Only Full Platform for Helping International Students Advance Careers
50,000+ Student Users vs. 100 in 2017; University Partners Include Harvard, USC - July 29, 2020 - Interstride
Buddhist Psychology and Spiritual Psychology 100% Online Graduate Programs Announced by Eisner Institute for Professional Studies
Eisner Institute for Professional Studies (EIPS) is proud to announce affordable new graduate programs in Buddhist Therapy and Spiritual Therapy. - July 28, 2020 - Eisner Institute for Professional Studies
Black Owned Ed Tech Company Empowers Corporations and Communities
Success Training Institute (STI) is leveraging its online soft skills training platform to foster meaningful partnerships in the Direct Sales Industry. - July 27, 2020 - Success Training Institute
DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes
Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
How a European Boutique Music School Managed to Defeat the Challenge of COVID-19
The coronavirus epidemic and its effects brought significant changes in every field of business; music education is no exception. Although, the private boutique international music school, Premier Music Institute has previously offered a limited amount of online music lessons, due to the COVID-19... - July 25, 2020 - Premier Music Institute
MOSTe Welcomes New Board Leadership
First-generation college graduate takes the reins of college-access nonprofit. - July 24, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Children Leading the Way in Giving Back
Easterseals North Georgia has been selected as a beneficiary of the 2020 Jump Ahead Benefit Horse Show. - July 24, 2020 - Easterseals North Georgia
Cutting the Ribbon of Brandon Storage Center
Self Storage Investing, a company always dedicated to not only remaining educated in all that is done, but sets out to teach everything that is needed to learn in order to succeed. During these current unpredictable times, it is nice to be able to have wonderful news to continue to... - July 23, 2020 - Self Storage Investing
The Unicorn Museum Launches Virtual Summer Camps in the Face of COVID-19
End summer on a magical note with The Unicorn Museum and their professional expert workshop hosts. Beginning Aug. 3, The Unicorn Museum will be hosting a virtual summer camp for children’s ages eight to 12 years-old. As The Unicorn Museum continues to adapt in the face of the COVID pandemic,... - July 23, 2020 - The Unicorn Museum
Grok Global Expands Education Services with New Subsidiary in South Asia
Grok Global Services announced it has established a new subsidiary in India, adding to its existing global footprint in China, Malaysia and Vietnam. - July 23, 2020 - Grok Global
Ameritas Now Offering Enrich Financial Wellness Program to Employees
Ameritas is now offering an interactive financial wellness platform to empower employees. - July 21, 2020 - iGrad
XtraLight Introduces a New Line of Vandal Resistant LED Luminaires
XtraLight Manufacturing, LTD today announced the launch of its VIGOR series. The vandal resistant luminaires were engineered and designed as a direct response to inquiries for LED lighting that meets specification requirements. Influenced by a partnership with the University of Houston’s... - July 21, 2020 - XtraLight Manufacturing
Nikki H. Pough Celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nikki H. Pough of Queens Village, New York has been celebrated as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements and her high level of success in the field of education. About Nikki H. Pough Nikki Pough is a preschool teacher... - July 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
eLuma CEO Jeremy Glauser Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Award Finalist
Glauser selected by an independent panel of judges as a first-time finalist for the EY award in the Utah region. - July 20, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Grace Church "Mask-A-Thon" Drive-Thru with a Purpose
Grace Church hosted a “Mask-A-Thon: Drive-Thru With A Purpose” in the parking lot of their main campus, 1006 Williamstown Drive, on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. With the school year approaching, and social distancing measures still in place due to COVID-19, many... - July 20, 2020 - Grace Church
Infopro Learning Featured as One of the Top eLearning Gamification Companies 2020
Infopro Learning’s Gamification solutions maximize learner engagement among the new-age learners in the workplace through a spirit of competition. - July 20, 2020 - Infopro Learning
Local Owned Business Toyota South Atlanta Donates $10,000 to the Clayton County Public School Foundation
Toyota South Atlanta, together with those who purchased new cars from the dealership during May, met its goal of $10,000 to help raise money for Clayton County Schools remote learning program. - July 19, 2020 - Toyota South Atlanta
HurixDigital Listed Among the Top 20 Watchlist Companies in Custom Content Development
HurixDigital, a leading provider of digital content solutions for global enterprises, has been listed among the 2020 Custom Content Development Watch List Companies. Hurix develops custom content for learning and training across all domains. Their product & service solutions provide effective, compelling & engaging digital content, across traditional & newer mobile platforms. - July 19, 2020 - HurixDigital
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Shares Virtual Resources
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) continues to work to spread information to parents on their basic rights so they can help their children. - July 18, 2020 - CCHR Nashville
"Where the Briars Sleep" Acquired by Tangled Tree Publishing, Debut Thriller & Chiller Releasing Worldwide July 2021
Tangled Tree Publishing Acquires Gothic, Victorian Ghost Story, "Where the Briars Sleep" - July 17, 2020 - Childress Ink
iGrad Partners with Florida International University to Provide AI-Powered Student Financial Wellness Platform
Florida International University (FIU) partners with iGrad to offer interactive financial literacy education to its 58,000 college students. - July 16, 2020 - iGrad
Restarting In-Person Training Engines by Certification Planner in Ohio
11th July 2020 Salt Lake City, Utah: Certification Planner, a Salt Lake City-based skill development company, takes its first step towards going back to normal. - July 16, 2020 - Certification Planner
The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction
"The Black Edison," Granville Woods 1880's papers; "Cumbo," The unsung African American patriot who fought for Independence, recognized by a Signer of The Declaration of Independence; Frederick Douglass' fiery eloquence, as expressed in his own 1852 newspaper; and 1930's lynching. 3 centuries of rare and raw Black historical documents, amongst other rare American history, currently at Sotheby's NY, through July 21. - July 15, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
John Manimas Tells All "Who Gets the Money"
Write-in Presidential Candidate John Manimas has posted a series of humorous campaign videos, on YouTube channel "primacycinema," to illustrate his thinking and why the non-voters of America can save our country from the two-party disaster. - July 15, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign
Three Principled Technologies Studies Show the Benefits of Intel Core and Celeron Processor-Powered Chromebooks in Education Settings
Chromebooks powered by these Intel processors had better performance during tests in education, multimedia, and video-conferencing tasks. - July 11, 2020 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
US Wellness Report - Gateway to COVID-19 Data and Alternative Medicine
The Wellness Report offers collected alternative and ayurvedic data and other modes of alternative health being widely used to replace or augment general (allopathic) medicine. Presenting headlines and links to source data, the Wellness website enables easy review of the latest information on COVID-19. Interest in wellness is a rapidly growing trend as people begin to understand that wellness is a journey, healthcare is an event. - July 10, 2020 - US Wellness Report
The Coming Depopulation of Public Schools to Begin This Fall
As schools announce reopening plans, parents begin to question whether public schooling is for them anymore. Gone are the days of strategically moving to a prestigious neighborhood to secure a coveted school with quality education and a wide array of opportunities. Regardless of a family’s... - July 09, 2020 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
The Citizen Science Lab Launches Cyber Summer Camps for Youth Eager to Learn STEM in Pittsburgh
Dr. Andre Samuel makes the exclusivity of science accessible to children & teens in the community. - July 09, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist, Ed.S. Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist, Ed.S. of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 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. - July 09, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Green Up The Planet Launches to Help Underfunded Schools Teach Students About the Environment
Nonprofit strives to help students in at-risk schools learn more about the environment. - July 08, 2020 - Green Up The Planet
NABCEP Solar Education Conference Moves to Virtual Learning Platform
The 2020 NABCEP Continuing Education Conference will be moving to an online learning management software (LMS) platform. The 2020 NABCEP CE Conference will be hosted from September 9th to September 24th, and all of the webinars and content will be available on the LMS platform after the conference ends. - July 07, 2020 - North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Dr. Marc Nader of Faith In God Publishing Group Released the Academic Book "Failed Nations and Communities" to Help Developing Countries and Low Income Neighborhoods
The Academic Book "Failed Nations and Communities" (The Second Mental Independence) has been designed to help developing countries and low income neighborhoods to adopt commendable behavior. The law of cause and effect, bad choices have led to their decline. Such comportment must be changed before any betterment can be perceived. Now available in both French and English on Amazon. After this release, Scholars' Mind Alliance was created. - July 07, 2020 - Faith In God Publishing Group
New Book, "Bombshell in the Barrio" Reveals How Educators Defeated the FBI, DOJ, the Texas Education Agency, and El Paso's Oligarcy
This new book by Parrhesia Press examines the experience of five El Paso educators who refused to admit to crimes they didn't commit. It documents the terrorist tactics they endured from the FBI, DOJ, corrupt politicians, and a media that refused to question the authorities' side of the story, even as the case unraveled. Finally, it corrects the official narrative and demonstrates how their miraculous victory ultimately exposes the facts behind the fiction. - July 06, 2020 - Parrhesia Press
GMA Consult Group Launches Online Certification Management System
GMA Portal enhances global market access process for manufacturers and importers. - July 06, 2020 - GMA Consult Group
New University Pilot Study Attracts More Students and Enrolls Them Faster Using Concourse Technology
In less than a week, universities from around the world were able to find, research, chat with, and make offers to students during the first Global Clearing event conducted 100% online using proprietary Concourse technology. Students and their high school counselors uploaded verified records to... - July 04, 2020 - Grok Global