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The Intel Core m3 Processor-Powered HP Chromebook x2 Can Save Time on Education Tasks, Principled Technologies Study Finds
Compared to the Intel Celeron processor-based Acer Chromebook R 11, this new device was more responsive during tasks in various apps. - September 21, 2018 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
The Elliott School of International Affairs Receive Prestigious Title VI Grants
The Elliott School of International Affairs’ Sigur Center for Asian Studies, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) and the Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) have been awarded approximately $3 million in grant funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious... - September 21, 2018 - Elliott School of International Affairs, GWU
Big Thought Names Amanda Rainey as New Chief Advancement Officer
Rainey Will Use Extensive Fundraising and Communications Experience to Advance Big Thought’s Mission to Close the Opportunity Gap. - September 21, 2018 - Big Thought
Community Rowing of San Diego Reports Mid-Year Growth: Funding and Recognition Widen Access to the Sport of Rowing for Empowered Youth
Community Rowing of San Diego (CRSD), a public benefit organization that empowers youth to reach their potential through the sport of rowing, reports significant mid-year accomplishments with recognition and funding from the San Diego and rowing communities. “Community rowing’s values... - September 20, 2018 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Videonitch Announces Formal Partnership with RVB Associates
Video Channel powers on-demand microlearning for leadership skills. - September 20, 2018 - Videonitch
Are You an IT or Cybersecurity Professional in Need of Leadership Training to Advance Your Career? Start with This Online IT Leadership Training Course
Cyberleadership.net Launches "Cyber Expression: Be an Emotionally Intelligent IT Leader" Online Course on Udemy.com. - September 20, 2018 - B. Anthony Love and Associates, LLC
CoesterVMS & Wave City Care School Makeovers 2018
CoesterVMS and Wave City Care partnered up for the annual makeover of four local schools, just in time for the new school year. - September 20, 2018 - CoesterVMS
FinTech School to Launch FinTech Workshops & Online Courses in the Middle East
As the FinTech industry booms, there is still a shortage of FinTech and Blockchain training options. FinTech School and Golden Trust have partnered to deliver high quality training programs to Financial Institutions, Universities and NGOs in the Middle East in both English and Arabic. - September 19, 2018 - FinTech School
Delegation from China Arrives in New York to Support United Nations Peace Day, Visit 911 Memorial
Students, Artists and Zhou Bingde, Best-Selling Author Celebrate 120th Birthday of China's Peacemaker, Zhou Enlai at the United Nations. - September 19, 2018 - Asia-Pacific Group
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
My First Lab Goes for Gold; STEM Educational Toy Creators Win Prestigious Industry Award
My First Lab captures the hearts of parents and children worldwide with the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award (2018). Each year, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award (2018) is bestowed upon the top toys in the industry. C & A Scientific’s STEM-focused toy line, My First Lab, has gained this prestigious honor in 2018, beating out hundreds of other offerings. - September 18, 2018 - My First Lab
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Seminars to Discuss School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Eastern DataComm announced they are hosting three seminars in October to discuss solutions to one of the most important topics facing school districts, law enforcement and municipalities today – safety. How quickly and effectively a school can notify everyone of a lockdown or active shooter... - September 17, 2018 - Eastern DataComm
YOUNK Launches Innovative Music Platform and Announces Legendary Sid Wilson as Boston’s CollegeFest Headliner
Sid Wilson, well-known DJ and Slipknot turntablist of 20 years will perform on the main stage of the CollegeFest at Fenway Park in Boston. Younk.com will provide entertainment for one of the "biggest back to school party" events. During the Festival Sid Wilson will present one of the latest collaborative projects with 7Ever – "Wanna Be Younk." The song was created as the anthem for the new community-based music label on blockchain. - September 17, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
World Rivers Day 2018 Set for September 23rd. World Rivers Day Promotes Stewardship, Increases Awareness and Encourages River Conservation.
World Rivers Day 2018, set for September 23 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 17, 2018 - World Rivers Day
Historic Meteorite, Not Seen in Public for 20 Years, Now on Display in Denver
Monahans meteorite provided first direct water samples ever found in a meteorite. - September 13, 2018 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
BOLDplanning Announces Emergency Management Webinar Featuring Oregon’s First State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman
BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in emergency management consulting and online preparedness planning solutions, announced today its hosting of a free Emergency Management Thought Leader webinar featuring Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman. In this one-hour... - September 12, 2018 - BOLDplanning
Vesalio Initiates Full Commercial Launch of NeVa at ESMINT Congress
Vesalio Initiates Full Commercial Launch of NeVa at ESMINT Congress - September 12, 2018 - Vesalio
Ultimatum Public Beta Launched with Five New Charity Partners
After graduating from the Founder Institute accelerator program in July 2018, Ultimatum is now in public beta, and their new website enables customers to turn everyday engagement on social media into donations for nonprofits. As part of their public release, Ultimatum is proud to announce partnerships with five charities: RedRover, The Dru Project, Students for Change, Hearing the Homeless, and The Matthew Shepard Foundation. - September 12, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA of New York, New York has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the fields of finance and education. About Dr. Myrna L. - September 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
13 Iowa Community College Leaders Take National Entrepreneurship Pledge
Iowa Members of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Sign Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - September 12, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Sonarcloud Launches the Only Edutech Announcement Platform from Any Device, Anywhere to Educational Smart Display Device Across Given School Campuses
Administrators can now securely make, schedule and customize announcements, bells, transitions, lockdowns / drills to multiple or specific smart displays from any mobile device, tablet or laptop anywhere else in the world. - September 12, 2018 - Sonarcloud
DataPath Wins Second NHIA Award for Captain Contributor Employee Education, Engagement Program
DataPath, Inc., a leading national provider of technology solutions for benefits administration is the recipient of the 2018 National Health Information Awards’ (NHIA) Bronze Award for its employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain Contributor. DataPath was honored... - September 11, 2018 - DataPath
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church – September 20, 2018. Open to the Public. Free Parking.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its September 2018 Colloquium: Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church presented by Dr. Kathleen McChesney, Author and former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI; September 20, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - September 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
SchoolhouseTeachers.com Introduces Secure Forum for Homeschooling Moms
Community Builds Relationships and Influences Development of Future Resources - September 11, 2018 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Nicole E. Vick Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Nicole E. Vick of Avon, Illinois has been recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for almost 20 years in the field of education. About Nicole E. Vick Nicole Vick has... - September 11, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cecelia E. Ford Honored as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Cecelia E. Ford of Washington, D.C. has been honored as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of physical education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They... - September 11, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cool.Club Announces $1,500 Video Contest Scholarship
Cool.Club, the leader in freelance writing jobs, is pleased to announce a video contest scholarship for creative students beginning September 10, 2018, 12:00 AM EST and running until October 7, 2018, 12:00 AM EST. - September 10, 2018 - Cool.Club
Yardstick Management Hires Aida Mariam to Lead Its Community Engagement Business
Aida Mariam is an exceptional results-driven leader. Her breadth and depth of experience spans public affairs, community organizing, campaign management, design thinking and community development. Because of her strong leadership and management skills she has achieved the following results: -... - September 08, 2018 - Yardstick Management LLC
Trade Like A Girl Academy Teaches Thousands of Women to Become Forex Traders
Girls Gone Forex celebrates another graduating class of Girls Gone Forex University. - September 08, 2018 - Kiss Trading Academy
Community Campus Takes Hold in Downtown New Milford, CT
Reis Learning Center and Education Without Walls Partner to Provide Comprehensive Education for Children. - September 07, 2018 - Education Without Walls
YOUNK to Deliver Grammy Level Artist Performance to Boston CollegeFest 2018 as Entertainment Sponsor
YOUNK, the world’s first community music label using blockchain will partner with Boston CollegeFest for this year’s "biggest back to school party" on September 22. The lineup will include select artists from YOUNK’s Top 30 chart, including a surprise guest who has never... - September 06, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
Volunteer Service Dog Raisers Needed for Nonprofit Organization
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is seeking volunteer service dog raisers to assist the nonprofit organization in the vital work it does to fulfill its mission. - September 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize 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... - September 06, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kickaroos Program Builds Life-Long Skills for Children Ages 18 Months Through 6 Years
Vetta Sports is taking Kickaroos to the next level by incorporating a nationally-recognized child development component into their curriculum. - September 05, 2018 - Vetta Sports
The Plexus Groupe Intern Selected as The Council Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Vitale, a student at Illinois State University and a summer intern at The Plexus Groupe, has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 academic scholarship for the 2018-19 year academic year, as announced today by The Council Foundation. “The Plexus Groupe is very proud of Kyle for being... - September 04, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Visiting Public School Teacher Cries Over State of Students Who Couldn't Speak Any English Though in Class for Many Months
The tension a public school teacher experiences when faced by an influx of students from multiple countries can be enormous and has led one teacher to say, “enough is enough.” Tamilla Palmer Perera, the creator of Champion English: How to Speak English Fast, said she was motivated to... - September 04, 2018 - 12 Streams Encouragement Center
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship for Students at Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools
MedicalFieldCareers.com has released its list of the Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools, as well as a new scholarship program for students who attend the featured schools. - August 31, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
40 Leading Icons of Podcasting Gather in Austin, Texas at the New Media Summit
40 leading podcasters will gather in Austin, Texas, September 11-13, 2018 at The New Media Summit to book guests for their high-visibility shows. - August 30, 2018 - Steve Olsher
Joey’s P.A.W. Helps Over 60 Special Needs Dogs in One Year
Joey’s P.A.W. has helped over 60 special needs dogs have a better quality of life since the founding of the organization in August 2017. Over the past year, 58 dogs have been outfitted with wheelchairs, five dogs have received custom prosthetics and six dogs have been adopted. “All... - August 27, 2018 - Joey's P.A.W.
Cribs for Kids Partners with First Responders in National Public Safety Initiative Program
Cribs for Kids has proudly partnered with local, regional and national first responders in a National Public Safety Initiative. Cribs for Kids’ National Public Safety Initiative is a program seeking to educate first responders on infant safe sleep and empower them to then educate parents and... - August 27, 2018 - Cribs for Kids
Pangea Properties Donates Backpacks and School Supplies to 400 Chicago Youth
Pangea Properties, a private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), partnered with The Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) on Aug. 9 to provide 400 children with backpacks and school supplies. For the 6th year in a row, volunteers from Pangea Properties helped direct 400 elementary-aged... - August 27, 2018 - Pangea Properties
eLuma Partners with CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Present Webinar on "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution"
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Mary Andranopoulos, Ph.D. will partner eLuma to present a webinar entitled, "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution" as part of eLuma's ongoing Webinar Series. They discuss their research and insights on teletherapy and how it can become a viable and long-term solution for special education programs across the country. - August 27, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
InGenius Prep – One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies
InGenius Prep was ranked in the top 15% (#657) of all U.S. private companies in terms of annual growth on the highly prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America. In addition, InGenius Prep was ranked as the 2nd fastest-growing company in Connecticut and was ranked as the 15th... - August 27, 2018 - InGenius Prep
Best Short Stories from 2018 Lune Spark Contest Are Now Available for Young Adults & Middle Grade Readers
Lune Spark Books announce the launch of two books for young adults and middle grade readers. - August 25, 2018 - Lune Spark LLC
Mary LaFrance Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary LaFrance of Washougal, Washington has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Mary LaFrance Mary LaFrance has over 26 years of experience in the... - August 25, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
TopResume Announces Partnership with GradLeaders to Help More Students Create Top-Quality Resumes for Dream Jobs
TopResume, the largest resume-writing service in the world, today announced a partnership with GradLeaders, a campus-recruitment and career-services technology leader with more than 30 years’ experience of connecting students with employers. TopResume writes and analyzes millions of resumes... - August 23, 2018 - GradLeaders
The Self Storage Academy™, the Industry’s Premier 3-Day Educational Event, Indianapolis, IN
SelfStorageInvesting.com has announced the Self Storage Academy will be held September 27-29, 2018 Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis. - August 23, 2018 - Self Storage Investing
CCSD School Board New Candidate Forum
The Quality Education Project (QEP) and Flip the Board are hosting a New Candidate Forum for all new candidates running for Charleston County School Board in November. - August 23, 2018 - Quality Education Project
Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center
Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
San Diego CEO, Jason Kulpa Announces Community Scholarship Winner
Jason Kulpa announces community scholarship winner to help young community leaders attain their educational goals. - August 22, 2018 - UE.co