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Jeffrey M. Newman Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Jeffrey M. Newman of Ramsey, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of higher education. About Jeffrey M. Newman Jeffrey M. Newman is an admissions... - August 18, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

Be Strong International to Provide School Supplies for Needy Families

Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, will distribute school supplies at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21. The “Be Strong Day Back-to-School Drive-Thru Distribution,” is the first school supply distribution in the Palmetto... - August 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Free Online Animated Video Lessons Make It Easier to Learn Chinese Remotely

The second Chinese online course was just released, featuring 19 animated video lessons which are completely free without any opt-in requirements. These lessons can not come at a more appropriate time when many students are forced to learn remotely. - August 16, 2020 - MSL Master

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University Hospitals Quality Care Network Joins the Population Health Alliance

Physician-lead ACO joins national industry trade association in collective pursuit of improved health outcomes. - August 14, 2020 - Population Health Alliance

Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.

The Houston native is single-handedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes. - August 13, 2020 - Eddie B.

Single "Cannoli" About a Young Lady That's Proud of Her Unusual Name to be Released September 24

A vocal house/rock inspired song about a young lady named Cannoli that is proud of her unusual name. An international collaboration, the vocalists are Kylee Brielle and Elisa Mammoliti. Elisa is a London-based opera-theater performer. The song was mastered by Billboard hit-maker Gosteffects and is a vocal remix of Cannoli, 2016. From the forthcoming album “Digital Gangster.” - August 13, 2020 - DJ Rob Wegner

Robert Cherry Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Robert Cherry of Denison, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 50 years in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice. About Robert Cherry Robert Cherry is a... - August 13, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

LoyaltyXpert Launches Education Loyalty Program

LoyaltyXpert announced the launch of the loyalty program exclusively for the education industry. - August 13, 2020 - LoyaltyXpert

Manimas Offers Electoral Vote Donation to DNC

Write-in Presidential candidate John Manimas and the Real Democracy Party have extended an offer to donate any electoral votes awarded to John Manimas to the Democratic candidate but only if the House of Representatives first passes specified elections reforms, including mandatory voting. - August 12, 2020 - John Manimas Campaign

Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Virtual Learning

Drug-Free Tennessee has a vast amount of online resources for the community to help educate people on the Truth About Drugs. - August 12, 2020 - Drug Free South

Mother-Daughter Duo Announces the Release of Children’s Book, "100 Days Inside"

Mother-daughter co-authors, Fionna and Madison (age 6) announced "100 Days Inside," a new children’s book that is now available on Amazon. - August 10, 2020 - 100 Days Inside

Platinum Educational Group Announces Sponsorship of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Platinum Educational Group understands The National Registry's objective of providing a valid and uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice by EMS professionals. Since 2002, Platinum Educational Group has provided valid and reliable online testing via... - August 10, 2020 - Platinum Educational Group

Organic Farm School Embraces Change

In this year of change, the Organic Farm School on Whidbey Island has had its share. It shifted to include online instruction, created new distribution channels and changed its crop plan to focus on feeding the local island community. The biggest change has been the return of a former student to serve as interim farm manager. Farming is a rewarding career for anyone who loves the outdoors and is not afraid of hard work. The school is recruiting now for the class of spring 2021. - August 09, 2020 - The Organic Farm School

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