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Appointment of Chief Delivery Officer Intensifies LearningMate’s Commitment to Operational Excellence and Innovation
LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of consulting, specialty content and technology services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Professional and corporate learning communities, announced the appointment of Nachiket Gune as Chief Delivery Officer. As Chief Delivery Officer, Mr. Gune will lead critical... - August 24, 2017 - LearningMate
GLOMACS Announces Theme and Venue of 2017 Geneva Seminars
GLOMACS is pleased to announce that its November 2017 Geneva Seminars, the organization’s flagship annual seminars in Switzerland, will take place at The Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva. - August 24, 2017 - GLOMACS
GBS Appoints Michael “Mike” Calhoon as New Regional Marketing Director
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) has appointed Michael “Mike” Calhoon as its newest Regional Marketing Director (RMD) to accommodate the increased demand for GBS programs. Mike Calhoon joins GBS with nearly 33 years of experience in the employee benefits industry, having worked... - August 23, 2017 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Nellie T. Doty Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nellie T. Doty of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nellie T. Doty Nellie Doty has served the children of Texas for over 30... - August 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
International Assoc. Of Who’s Who Has Named Rebecca Ann Froning as Professional of the Year
Rebecca Ann Froning of Springdale, Arkansas, recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Education. - August 23, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
NSC Holding Advice and Guidance Evening
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding an Advice and Guidance Evening open to everyone considering enrolling at the College on a full, part-time or leisure course this September. All four campuses; Oswestry, Shipley, Aspire and Walford will be open on Wednesday 30th August from 4pm to 8pm,... - August 23, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Wayside Releases Advanced German Textbook
Wayside Publishing, an educational textbook publisher known for Triángulo Aprobado for AP Spanish and APprenons for AP French, has just released a new edition of its popular Neue Blickwinkel for AP German Language and Culture instruction. The second edition adds over 400 pages of material... - August 23, 2017 - Wayside Publishing
Equality Rules the Galaxy; 10 Year Old Girl Invents Eclipse Toy - Rocket Knobs®
10 year Adria Johnson proves equality in the space race, and invents an eclipse toy for the future called Rocket Knobs®. - August 22, 2017 - Rocket Knobs
Challenges of Teens Growing Up Poor and Isolated Abound in "Cinderella Shoots the Moon"
Bullying, peer pressure, parent trouble and classroom rivalries are among the problems students face as another school year begins. These issues and more are tackled in a new indie novel, “Cinderella Shoots the Moon” by writer Arlie Corday. The book is aimed at teens, young adults and anyone concerned about the challenges of growing up, and especially gives voice to an often forgotten group — those living in rural areas. The book is available on Amazon.com. - August 21, 2017 - Arlie Corday
eLuma Announces Exclusive Back-to-School Pilot Program for Schools Across the Country; Try Online Speech Therapy Before You Buy
With budget cuts, turnover and staffing shortages, special education departments all over the country are scrambling to provide critical services. eLuma Online Therapy provides innovative solutions to help schools answer these challenges. For the first time ever, the company is offering a pilot therapy program to schools so they can test drive teletherapy before committing to it. Through this program, eLuma hopes to show schools that they can succeed by leveraging technology and innovation. - August 21, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Class Begins September 9 at the New Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center Facility
New Spanish for Healthcare Professionals at the new facilities of the Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center. - August 19, 2017 - Maria Oliveira
EMS Student Awarded National Scholarship
The 2017 Platinum Educational Group EMS scholarship was awarded to student Athanasia “Ethel” Ventura. Ms. Ventura is enrolled in the When Seconds Count Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program located in Salem, MA. - August 18, 2017 - Platinum Educational Group
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to The Heights Foundation
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a $15,000 grant for school success programs at The Heights Center. The grant provides funding support to The Center’s After School and Summer Camp programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “The... - August 18, 2017 - The Heights Foundation
Joanne D. Valerius, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA Recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne D. Valerius of New Brighton, Minnesota has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 35 years in the field of education. About Joanne D. Valerius, PH.D., MPH, RHIA Dr. - August 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Juan R. Thomas Sworn in as 75th President of National Bar Association
Reigniting a commitment to civil rights and social justice in these precarious times at the center of new leader’s platform - August 12, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
The Travelers Protective Association Presents More Than $20,000 in Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society gives 42 scholarships to those in need. - August 11, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Iuonut LLC Released a High Quality Product After 6 Months of Testing
Scratch Off Map Company Has Got Great Feedback on Their First Product - August 10, 2017 - Iuonut LLC
Malki Indich, LCSW Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Malki Indich, LCSW of Lakewood, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of counseling and... - August 10, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
LIQUID-U™ Launches New Online Wine/Spirits, Beer & Bartender Skills Academy
LIQUID-U™ to provide restaurants, beverage retailers, distributors and suppliers a new turn-key training resource to upgrade and safeguard their employees’ basic beverage knowledge - all without the cost of content or elearning platform creation. - August 09, 2017 - LIQUID-U
Are Screens Disconnecting Your Family? Families Managing Media Brings Nationally Acclaimed Expert to Help Area Parents
Don't miss a life changing night on August 31 at 7:00 pm with nationally acclaimed speaker, author, psychologist and Fox News contributor, Tom Kersting, who will empower you to reconnect your family by exploring the mental and emotional effects of screens on kids' brains. You will leave with strategies to help your child thrive in the real world and feel equipped to raise leaders (vs. followers) who are able to balance screen habits and healthy relationships. - August 09, 2017 - Families Managing Media
Launch of a New Global Sports Technology Awards Initiative
The International Sports Technology Association supported by Dartfish launches an inaugural Global Sports Technology Awards initiative to recognize the talent behind cutting-edge technology applications across the sports industry. David Geddes, ISTA Chief Executive, said, “The sports... - August 09, 2017 - International Sports Technology Association
Trainersadda & Sarathi Dravate Technologies LLP Join Hands to Promote Python Coding Skills Among Young Graduates
Trainersadda.com is a portal for individual trainers and Sarathi Dravate Technologies LLP is a renowned IT / Technology film providing Python IT training in Pune, Maharashtra. - August 09, 2017 - Trainersadda
SolarCraft Helps North Bay Schools Go Solar - Cypress School & River Montessori Charter School Go Green Together
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 98.5 kW solar electric system for The Cypress School and River Montessori Charter School in Petaluma, CA. The building is owned by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, who also sponsors the Cypress School. The solar power system is shared by the two organizations who will both see significant savings from clean energy for decades to come. - August 08, 2017 - SolarCraft
HiNative, the Q&A App for Language Learners from Lang-8 Inc., Has Passed 1 Million Registered Users
The number of users on HiNative has been growing rapidly since entering 2017. The total number of registered users increased from 390,000 in January to 500,000 in February before finally breaking 1 million on June 26. The increase was driven in large part by a surge in users outside of Lang-8,... - August 08, 2017 - Lang-8 Inc.
Trainersadda & Sixteen By Nine Media Centre Join Hands to Promote Film Editing, Acting & Photography Courses
Trainersadda & Sixteen By Nine Media Centre Join Hands to promote film Editing, Acting & Photography Courses in Indian Students who are Interested in Film Making Business. - August 06, 2017 - Trainersadda
NSC to Hold Summer Sports Camps and Sports Leadership Academy
This Summer, North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding Disability Multi-Sport Camps at the Walford Campus. The main aim of the camps are for young people, aged 14 or over with an intellectual and / or learning difficulty to get involved with sporting activities, have fun and socialise with... - August 05, 2017 - North Shropshire College
WakeEd Partnership Board of Directors Announces 2017-2018 Chair and Chair-Elect
Local Business Leaders Scot McAlexander and Stephanie Jensen to Lead Education Nonprofit - August 04, 2017 - Wake Education
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: The International Pharma Conference and Expo
International Pharma Conference and Expo is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Pharma-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to the pharma industry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences as well as a breadth of other... - August 03, 2017 - topseos.com
Jerree Denise Winn Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jerree Denise Winn of Harrison, Arkansas has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of cosmetology education. About Jerree Denise Winn Ms. Winn is the Owner of New Beginnings School of... - August 02, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences
International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences (Geoscience-2018) is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 at Rome, Italy. Geoscience-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to geology and earth science as well as a breadth of other... - August 02, 2017 - topseos.com
Medlantis Launches "Vital Video"
First ever web-app dedicated to data mining medical video. - August 01, 2017 - Medlantis
Beauty and the Beast Enchants and Amazes
Sudbrink Performance Academy opened Beauty and the Beast Jr. at University Lake School this past weekend. While it is SPA's first production, it has done nothing short of amaze those in attendance. "The show was fantastic," said one patron, "the set, the costuming, and the talent of... - August 01, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Golareh Safarian's Children's Book "Gogi & Mogi Go to the Garden" Gets Another Four-Star Review
Gogi and Mogi’s adventure proves that, by working together, solving problems not only can be done, but can be fun. - August 01, 2017 - Gogimogi
Xcelsior Productions Present Unijamz Music Fest Back to School Edition
The 1st Annual Unijamz Music Festival (UMF) in the Greater Houston Area is a 3-part charity concert series kicking off on August 26,2017 at Xcelsior Sports Athletic Grounds (the Home of the Houston Dynamo – Houston Dash Youth (South) Soccer Academy), 14503 Fondren Road, Missouri City, TX... - July 31, 2017 - Xcelsior Productions, LLC.
Teresa J. Hagy Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Teresa J. Hagy, of Bristol, Tennessee, is to be honored as a 2018 Professional of the Year as well as a 2018 Top 10 Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her distinguished contributions and achievements in field of Elementary Education. - July 29, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Golareh Safarian's New Children's Book Gets Stellar Review
"Gogi and Mogi Go to the Garden is a story about finding inspiration in everyday places. Easy to follow and enhanced by clever and specific examples, this book will stoke the imaginations of young readers." -BlueInk Reviews - July 28, 2017 - Gogimogi
College Receives Record Breaking Science Results
North Shropshire College (NSC) is celebrating its Level 3 BTEC Applied Science results which were the highest ever achieved, with over half of students attending the course achieving the highest grade of D* D* D* (Triple Starred Distinction). The course has consistently seen students achieving... - July 28, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Motor Vehicle Exchange Students Celebrate Success
A group of French Motor Vehicle students and their lecturers attended a Presentation Event hosted at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus recently. The students had been undertaking work experience with the College as part of an exchange programme which is funded via the Erasmus+... - July 28, 2017 - North Shropshire College
CyberSecurityDegrees.com Unveils 2017 Online Cyber Security Degree Rankings
CyberSecurityDegrees.com, an online cyber security education and resources site, has recently unveiled their annual rankings of online associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral cyber security and information assurance degree programs. - July 27, 2017 - Cyber Security Degrees
Chasing the Dream, Olympic-Style, in Partnership with Shumsky
Only a few will win gold in the pool, on the track or on the slopes at the Olympics. But everyone can dream big dreams. Everyone can be a champion in their homes, their schools, their communities, in the fabric of their lives. In that spirit - the Olympic spirit - Dayton-based Shumsky and Boost... - July 27, 2017 - Shumsky
EdTech Asia Summit 2017 Convenes Asia's Leading Education Innovators and Entrepreneurs in HCMC to Discuss the Future of Education
EdTech Asia will host their second regional summit, EdTech Asia Summit 2017, themed “Strategic Growth and Sustainable Impact,” in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 29-30 July 2017, at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. This year’s summit will discuss the future of education innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in Asia with a particular emphasis on emerging and developing economies. - July 27, 2017 - EdTech Asia
Eton Institute Rated "A" by the Dubai SME Rating Framework
Eton Institute has been awarded an ‘A’ rating from Dubai SME. The Rating Framework ranks companies on five criteria: business performance, both financial and operational; innovation; international expansion; corporate governance; and corporate social responsibility. Eton Institute, an... - July 26, 2017 - Eton Institute
Big Data Analysis Helps Students Choose College Majors
Majorfit.com launches new assessment that helps students choose college majors based on their competencies and aspirations. The company has been accumulating Big Data for years and has applied successfully to find student's suitability and strength. - July 25, 2017 - Majorfit inc
Porter Ranch Teen Represents California in the Miss Teen International Pageant
Sixteen year old Carly Peeters, a rising senior at Granada Hills Charter High School, is Miss Teen California International and will be competing for the Miss Teen International Title at the week-long pageant in West Virginia from July 31 to August 5, 2017. Miss Peeters is running on a literacy platform because she believes this is a problem that if addressed can help reduce crime, improve the economy and improve healthcare. - July 25, 2017 - Carly Peeters
Families Advocating for Campus Equality Agrees that Sexual Assault Procedures Need Revision; Victim Protections Not Threatened by Reform Efforts
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE) commends the New York Times for publishing an Op Ed last Friday by respected journalist Cathy Young disputing the false narrative that FACE and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to weaken protections under Title IX for victims of... - July 24, 2017 - Families Advocating for Campus Equality
CommLab India Poised to Host Learning Event in the US and Canada
CommLab India is hosting a seminar on overcoming training challenges using technology, in the US and Canada. - July 19, 2017 - CommLab India
Mitzie Ann Yodites Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mitzie Ann Yodites of Perris, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 25 years in the field of human services. About Mitzie Ann Yodites Ms. Yodites is... - July 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maureen E. - July 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
What You Need to Know About Title IX, the Clery Act, and OCR
In this webinar, expert Susan Strauss will help you maintain your educational institution’s compliance with Title IX and the Clery Act while minimizing the risk of sexual violence and liability. - July 14, 2017 - Edupliance
Conference for SAT, ACT; Test Prep Tutors Scheduled
Test Prep Professionals is holding its first industry conference for independent tutors and college counselors. - July 13, 2017 - Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring