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2020 Peer-To-Peer Global Dental Interdisciplinary Summit
Some have called it the “Olympics of Dentistry” and others have championed it as a tremendous international effort. The Global Summits Institute brings together renowned speakers from more than 70 countries and all the continents to teach, learn, share, support and provide a unified... - May 06, 2020 - Global Summits, LLC
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded one-year, $5,000 grants for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their adult education, ESOL, and family literacy students. These mini-grants, awarded by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy... - May 06, 2020 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Medical Schools Council & Ocasta Launch CAPSULE App to Help All UK Medical Schools Adapt to Remote Teaching
Medical Schools Council & Ocasta launch CAPSULE app to help all UK medical schools adapt to remote teaching Starting today, remote teaching becomes easier for all UK medical schools, as CAPSULE is rolled out to 25,000 future doctors. Ocasta is making CAPSULE, their unique learning app... - May 06, 2020 - Ocasta
edHelper Salutes Teachers - Teacher Appreciation Week
COVID-19 has taken a toll on everyone. With schools shut down, the role of teachers in our lives has become even more important. Teachers are trying to help students work through their online classes and Zoom sessions by providing online and free resources to parents and doing their best even when... - May 05, 2020 - edHelper
Cal Coast Academy Offers Affordable Summer School Program to Local Students Wanting to Replace Their Pass/Fail Course Credit
Cal Coast Academy offers San Diego students a cost-effective alternative to Pass/Fail credit. - May 03, 2020 - Cal Coast Academy
Tricore Investment Group & Kingdom Storage Holdings Add to Investment Portfolio
"We are so excited to partner with TriCore Investment Group to see their Self-Storage Success. One step closer to Self-Storage World Domination.” - Scott Myers, owner of Kingdom Storage Holdings - May 02, 2020 - Self Storage Investing
9/11 Promise Awards Scholarships to the Children of First Responders & Veterans
On Friday, May 1, 2020, the 9/11 Promise non-profit organization is awarding scholarships to the children of fallen and/or injured First Responders & Military Service members. - May 01, 2020 - 9/11 Promise, Inc.
Susan Margaret Thomas Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan Margaret Thomas of Binghamton, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Susan Margaret Thomas Susan Margaret Thomas is a secondary... - April 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pro Skills Basketball Takes to the Internet to Help Players Compete with Others Around the Country
As the coronavirus pandemic suddenly shut down youth sports around the world, Pro Skills Basketball, a Charlotte, NC-based basketball organization, vowed to continue providing young players with the opportunity to interact, have fun and compete. They have taken to Zoom to launch Virtual Basketball... - April 27, 2020 - Pro Skills Basketball
WRIXX Youth Fiction Writing Contest 2020
Young writers have the opportunity to have their short story published as they enhance their writing skills. - April 26, 2020 - WRIXX
Laser Facility Taps FM Industry Veteran Joe Fairley as New Director of Business Development
Laser Facility Management is excited to welcome industry veteran Joe Fairley as their new Director of Business Development. Joe joins the company with over 28 years leading operations, customer service, marketing, and national sales efforts within the facility maintenance and commercial cleaning... - April 26, 2020 - Laser Facility Management
Prince George’s County Public Schools Turns to Transfinder
Transfinder Corp. is pleased to announce that Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland has selected Transfinder’s powerful Routefinder solution to create routes and improve its transportation department logistics in order to reduce chronic late bus runs in the 2020-2021... - April 26, 2020 - Transfinder
MyEdu Developed Unique Institute Management Software for Alpha Education
MyEdu has developed an application that helps in bridging the communication gap between educational institutions and parents. - April 26, 2020 - MyEdu
Trump Immigration Ban 2020: Will It Help to Fight COVID-19?
Alena Shautsova, New York City Immigration lawyer, comments on the newly ordered Immigration ban prohibiting entry of certain immigrants into the United States. - April 25, 2020 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
NoonyBook.com Becomes a Community Partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition to Assist in COVID-19 Efforts
Online e-commerce and media company, Noony Media Group/NoonyBook.com is pleased to become a community partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition in solidarity fighting COVID-19. The e-commerce media company will provide access to free audio and e-book through Kindle, beginning today and running through July 16, 2020. In addition, the company will donate a portion of proceeds to the AAUC from merchandise and book sales on NoonyBook.com. - April 24, 2020 - Simply Me Box
The Collier Companies Joins Alachua Public Schools to Provide Wi-Fi to Students
The Collier Companies and Nathan S. Collier are proud to support Alachua County Public students by providing space for free WiFi hotspots around Gainesville, Florida, and surrounding areas. - April 24, 2020 - The Collier Companies
Are Preschoolers Ready for Remote Learning at Milpitas Christian Preschool?
When preschools are closed due to COVID-19, are young children ready for remote learning? The teachers at Milpitas Christian Preschool have been conducting remote classes for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds for several weeks. There is a significant adjustment period for the children, parents and teachers. Remote learning helps continue development of critical early childhood skills (academic, social, and emotional learning). This helps children to become confident and competent learners. - April 24, 2020 - Milpitas Christian School
Harris County Public Library Offers Drive-Up Wi-Fi in Time of Social Distancing
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) branches are currently closed due to the COVID-19 Stay Home, Work Safe Order, but they continue to provide much needed services to their communities. This now includes drive-up Wi-Fi connection at 24 HCPL branch locations. HCPL’s Information Technology... - April 24, 2020 - Harris County Public Library
Wayside Publishing Responds to Educators' COVID-19 Needs
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayside Publishing, an innovative world language publisher based in Freeport, ME, is making it even easier for school districts to meet the urgent need of adapting to remote instruction. This April, Wayside Publishing is pleased to announce the integration of... - April 24, 2020 - Wayside Publishing
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Asa Lakeman with the first nationally recognized mutual fund designation, CFS® (Certified Fund Specialist®). This graduate-level designation is conferred... - April 24, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
ABC Foundations Offers Drug Free Therapy for Kids with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, ODD, Speech Delay, Executive Dysfunction, Sensory Processing Disorder
ABC Foundations is a drug-free educational remediation center that offers services to children with learning and academic difficulties. Some children struggle with learning and academics due to delay at the brain stem level known as Neuro Developmental Delay (NDD). ABC Foundations' program is backed by years of neurological research and follows the natural order of child development. As parents’ partner with ABC Foundations to guide their children through the process, lives are transformed. - April 22, 2020 - ABC Foundations
William A. Geha Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of education. About William A. Geha William Geha currently serves as a... - April 22, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
MyEdu College Management Software Now in Use at Shree Kokilaben Karsanbhai Patel Girls Science College
Shree Kokilaben Karsanbhai Patel Girls Science College chooses MyEdu’s College Management Software after a detailed comparison and analysis of similar software in the market. - April 22, 2020 - MyEdu
PHIT America Launches "50 Million Healthy Kids" Campaign with Online Petition
One Million American Signatures Needed to Create More Active Kids, Place Fitness Programs Back in Schools - April 21, 2020 - PHIT America
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication is Proud to Welcome New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - April 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Vital Spaces Announces #NMtwinning - A Social Media Art Challenge with Prize Money
Vital Spaces announces the launch of a new social media art challenge inviting New Mexicans to recreate or reinterpret works of art in local collections and post their pictures to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using #NMtwinning. Weekly winners and prize money. - April 20, 2020 - Vital Spaces
Hoboken Locals Launch Hoboken Hospitality Alliance (HoHA) to Support New Jersey Restaurant Industry During Times of Crisis
New organization to spotlight local “ghost kitchen” Founder, Corey Manicone, and Goldcoast restaurateurs Anthony Pino (Pino Hospitality Group) & Kevin Cox (Montclair Hospitality Group) on Tuesday, April 21 to kick-off local support efforts. - April 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
How IDEA Lab Kids Has Utilized Its Online Platforms to Help Keep Communities Educated and Entertained
By offering fun, hands-on learning videos online, IDEA Lab Kids proves why it is a viable and valuable franchise opportunity in any economic climate. - April 18, 2020 - IDEA Lab International Franchise Co.
Los Angeles College-Access Nonprofit Takes 20th Annual Fundraiser Online
Los Angeles college-access nonprofit takes 20th annual fundraiser online; Across social distance, MOSTe plans an inspiring virtual benefit - April 17, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Fusion Flowers Announces International Designers of the Year for 2019 Including Lisa Belisle AIFD
This year’s Fusion Flowers International Designer of the Year Competition 2019 winner included Lisa Belisle AIFD, CFD, CF, a small business owner and instructor at Flora Elements Education and Design in Delafield, Wisconsin. The competition aims to find the best floral designers from all over the world and to express their creativity and design skills. Belisle won a bronze medal in the Wedding Category. - April 17, 2020 - Flora Elements Education and Design
Responsible Policies for Animals Urges Top Officials: Tell Public COVID-19's Root Cause
Responsible Policies for Animals urges five top officials to inform the public about the root cause of COVID-19: the meat delusion. - April 17, 2020 - Responsible Policies for Animals
Nightly Bedtime Story Returns
Professional narrator Kevin Hayes (The Story Man) brings The Nightly Bedtime Story Podcast to the world. He is bringing back a tradition that provides educational benefits and family togetherness. This free podcast provides a classic bedtime short story and a chapter from a classic novel every night for children and families to listen to. Please share and help this information reach millions of families. Go to http://nightlybedtimestory.com for more information and the stories. - April 17, 2020 - Kevin Hayes
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Creates Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship
Insurance alliance partners with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for education opportunities. - April 17, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Kim C. Lincoln Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kim C. Lincoln of Olympia, Washington has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the fields of embodied consciousness and education. About Kim C. Lincoln Kim... - April 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
A Young Sea Otter's True-Life Adventure Teaches Young Readers About Marine Wildlife in New Children's Book "Sabby the Sea Otter"
Young readers will be thrilled with the new children's book "Sabby the Sea Otter," which presents the true story of a how a real-life sea otter pup and his mom were reunited, while teaching fun sea otter facts and an important lesson about how human activity affects wildlife. - April 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
STOMP Out Bullying Tackles Cyberbullying During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. - April 14, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
ALPCO's Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant has been awarded to Marlena Holter, a DVM/PhD candidate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Holter’s novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery. - April 14, 2020 - ALPCO
Nikki H. Pough Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nikki H. Pough of Queens Village, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nikki H. Pough Nikki Pough is a preschool teacher at Nurturing Center... - April 14, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Beverly Williams Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Beverly Williams of Florissant, Missouri has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 40 years in the field of healthcare education. These important women exemplify... - April 14, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cyber Institute and Building for Kids Children's Museum, Partner to Provide New STEM+C Programs Starting 2020
The Cyber Institute and Building for Kids Children's Museum have entered into a partnership agreement to bring new STEM+Computing programs for youth in Northeast Wisconsin. Executive Directors Taylor Rodriguez Vance and Andrew Vance of the Cyber Institute met with the Executive Director of the... - April 12, 2020 - Cyber Institute
App-Garden Provides No Cost Meal/Supply Delivery Software for School Districts
In response to COVID-19 school closures, the App-Garden has developed a new no cost Meal/Supply Delivery Software, built specifically for the new needs that have emerged due to school closures nationwide. - April 11, 2020 - App-Garden
"Disinfecting of Schools Like Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Will be the New Norm Going Forward" - DisinfectSchools.com
Standard routine chemical cleaning and sanitizing are not enough to battle the pathogens found in many different work environments. UV-C surface and air treatments can be used as an additional measure to combat dangerous pathogens as its done in hospitals. DisinfectSchools.com is dedicated to... - April 10, 2020 - DisinfectSchools
An Unscheduled Revolution is Taking Place at Canadian Independent Schools
Our Kids Media launches new online portal to tell the story of how the COVID-19 crisis; is changing education as we know it. - April 09, 2020 - Our Kids Media
UNC-Chapel Hill Fraternity Donates Over $17,000 in Dues to Local Charity to Help Feed Hungry Kids After Schools Close Due to COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at UNC-Chapel Hill donated $17,600 on April 6 to a local nonprofit in order to help feed children in Orange County who normally depend on the breakfast and lunch offered at school for regular meals. Vance Brice, President of... - April 08, 2020 - Delta Kappa Epsilon
SnatchBot Helps Save Lives with a Coronavirus Chatbot
The team at SnatchBot, the chatbot building platform, have created a chatbot to help disseminate up-to-date information and advice about coronavirus. In the last week it has had a phenomenal response, mostly from users of Facebook Messenger (https://m.me/coronaviruschatbot/). The chatbot takes RSS... - April 07, 2020 - SnatchBot
Inde Ed Project Reaches 4 Million Free Downloads
Douglas J. Alford nominated for 2020 Yidan Prize (which is like the Nobel Prize for Education) based on self-funding Inde Ed Project for over 20 years which creates over 150 titles of free, easy Science and English Digital Content. - April 07, 2020 - Inde Ed Project
Learning American History Becomes Easier with the "Hamilton Heritage Collection of Great Moments in History"
President Thomas Jefferson comes back from 1801 in a dream video to tell a teacher in Florida that learning American History is easier when they download the "Hamilton Heritage Collection of Great Moments in History." - April 06, 2020 - Sounds of 76 Company Music, LLC
IDEA Illinois & eLuma Partner to Assist Educators
With schools facing prolonged closures, educators are struggling to provide adequate online instruction, IDEA Illinois & eLuma have partnered and will provide a series of training webinars to ensure that special education administrators, teachers and clinicians can optimize the remote learning experience. - April 06, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
Entab Infotech P Ltd: Empowering Schools with the Advanced EdTech Solutions
The EdTech solutions helps schools to manage the daily administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and management, online fee management, student information system, etc. - April 06, 2020 - Entab Infotech Pvt Ltd
A Webinar on “How to Implement Microlearning – A Roadmap”
Find out how to get started with microlearning implementation, bust myths, and gain insights on its design and deployment in this webinar by CommLab India. - April 04, 2020 - CommLab India