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Turning Technologies Announces Enhancements to Flagship Polling Software
Newest version of TurningPoint boasts simplified user experience for instructors and students. - June 01, 2017 - Turning Technologies
Career Step Launches Medical Coding Professional Development Programs
Career Step is proud to announce the release of five coding refresher programs designed to be completed entirely online. - June 01, 2017 - Career Step
Academy of Practical Accounts Announces New Free 90 Minute Training
90 minutes of Video, Documents and Software-based training regarding the recording of 9 types of Documents. Plus the extraction of a Trial Balance, Profit and Loss account & Balance Sheet. Using a Free Accounts App. - May 31, 2017 - Academy of Practical Accounts
Kartoon Circus Revives Saturday Morning Television
Dal and Cinde Sanders as The Ringmaster and Boopsie The Clown bring back a traditional children’s television format with modern themes. - May 30, 2017 - Kartoon Circus
OSHA Hazard Alert Reports Preventable Incidents That CertifyMeOnline.com Aims to Address
In the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s latest Hazard Alert, a report of recommendations and descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards, it was reported that in a one-year period 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries due to aerial lifts were... - May 30, 2017 - Certify Me Online
Career Step Adds Old Orchard Beach as an Academic Partner
Old Orchard Beach joins Career Step’s network of 150+ academic partners. - May 26, 2017 - Career Step
Narrative Summit 3: "Stories That Change” -- Digital Narrative Alliance Conference Announced for June 20 in San Francisco
Leading digital storytelling experts to present narrative strategies for business, media and social change. - May 24, 2017 - Digital Narrative Alliance
A Cause to Celebrate: OnPoint Manufacturing Donates Singer Sewing Machines to Central High School of Alabama
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, the leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, announced today that it is giving back to the local community by donating several Singer sewing machines to Central High School of Florence, Alabama. In a special... - May 24, 2017 - Performance Healthcare Products
CUE CEO to Serve as Panelist at U.S. News STEM Solutions Event
Mike Lawrence, CUE’s CEO, will join other educational leaders from across the country on a panel at the U.S. News STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference. The National Leadership event will be held in San Diego, California May 24-26, 2017 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. - May 23, 2017 - CUE
Yavapai County Education Service Agency Partners with Educational Services, Inc.
The agency will recruit and hire top-quality substitute teachers through the education staffing firm. - May 23, 2017 - Educational Services, Inc.
Moo Yea Do Martial Art to be Taught at International Fighting Arts Training Facility Located in Murrieta, California Beginning June 1, 2017
A new martial arts training facility located in the beautiful City of Murrieta, California, has been approved to teach the art of Moo Yea Do. Literally translated to mean "The Way (or path) of Discipline." Moo Yea Do is a martial art form created by its founder World Grandmaster "Tiger" Yang in 1980. It is a synthesis of techniques useful today, but based in the principles of older art forms like Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, and Kung-Fu. - May 20, 2017 - International Fighting Arts
Aceable’s New Technology Feature is Patent Pending
Austin startup’s unique technology aims to improve learning experience. - May 20, 2017 - Aceable
Summit Academy Lands Partnership with TEALS for 2017-2018 School Year
Program helps schools develop sustainable computer science programs. - May 19, 2017 - Summit Academy Schools
Local Online Business Opens Retail Store
The owner of the popular warehouse book sale, One Dollar Bookswap and Amazon retailer, Murfbooks, is offering the Dayton area another opportunity to find the books and media they seek at affordable prices. Greg Murphy, Owner of the One Dollar Bookswap and Murfbooks, will be opening the... - May 17, 2017 - Murphy's Used Books & Media
Preply: 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Regardless of the profession you choose, becoming a successful freelancer takes some preparation and knowledge. Here are ten tips from Preply, a marketplace for tutoring, to help you on the way to your dream job. - May 17, 2017 - Preply
Wittenberg University Admissions Underway for August 2017 Master of Science in Analytics Cohort
Wittenberg University is currently accepting applications and enrolling students in its upcoming August Master of Science in Analytics cohort. Geared toward developing data-savvy problem solvers, this 12-month program provides students with deep analytical skills. It also provides a thorough... - May 16, 2017 - Wittenberg University
Ocean Galleries Hosts Dr. Seuss "If I Ran the Zoo" Exhibition
A compelling selection of limited edition artwork from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection, arrives at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ just in time for Father’s Day weekend. “If I Ran the Zoo” opens Friday, June 16 and runs through Monday, June 19, 2017. Exhibit hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet noted Dr. Seuss expert, Jeff Schuffman, 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 17 and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 18. - May 16, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
University of Kentucky Expands Financial Wellness with iGrad Exploratory Center
University of Kentucky's state-of-the-art Student Financial Wellness Center launches a new iGrad Exploratory Center where the interactive iGrad Financial Literacy Platform will be accessible to all students. - May 16, 2017 - iGrad
Ignite Selling to Present at the 46th LTEN Annual Conference
Session to focus on interactive learning aids and techniques that can accelerate and amplify the ability of sales teams to learn and change their behaviors. - May 13, 2017 - Ignite Selling, Inc
More Children “Moved” to Develop Skills with Timocco Thanks to NewSchools Venture Fund
Timocco will broaden the ability to reach more children throughout the United States and improve their platform and offerings for education through support from NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF). - May 12, 2017 - Timocco Inc.
The Publications Office of the European Union Awards a Major Project to Jouve and Skrivanek
Jouve and Skrivanek win a new tender from the Publications Office of the European Union (http://publications.europa.eu) and will oversee the implementation of infrastructure for processing notices published in the Supplement to the Official Journal. - May 12, 2017 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
HighScope Honors Early Childhood Education Professionals
Recipients include Perry Project Teacher, Education Technology CEO, and Education Reformer - May 10, 2017 - HighScope Education Research Foundation
Serwize Want You to Dump Your Secret Data in Nature
IT startup wants to change your memory. Forget about usernames and passwords and start using your own memories for identification. - May 09, 2017 - Serwize ivs
Arteric Technology Utilized in Hypertension Medication Adherence Study at Baylor College of Medicine
OnTimeRx® Automated Reminder Service Tested in Stroke Prevention Program Targeting African-American Women. - May 08, 2017 - Arteric
Dr. Joan Marques Named Dean of Woodbury University School of Business
Joan Marques, Ph.D., Ed.D., has been named Dean of the School, effective June 1 2017. Having served as Interim Dean since August 2016, Marques maintains a strong focus on cultivating and strengthening the Business School's innovative practices, and on AACSB re-accreditation during the next two years. Dr. Marques reports to Randy Stauffer, Senior VP of Academic Affairs. - May 08, 2017 - Woodbury University
University Talent Acquisition Made Easy with InternMe Australia
University students Jayden and Dylan started a company to help their fellow students and graduates get real world experience and transition from passionate academics to successful professionals. In the process they ended up creating an online solution that optimizes current recruitment processes and allows employers to filter out and utilise university talent through a time-consuming, cost-effective system. - May 08, 2017 - InternMe Australia
Aceable Drivers Ed Partners with TrueCar
Aceable Drivers Ed Partners with TrueCar to help students and parents navigate the car buying process. - May 08, 2017 - Aceable
Utah Center for Medical Innovation Shares Global Health Innovation Approach at the World Health Organization
Dr. John Langell and Dr. Bernhard Fassl, to speak at World Health Organization Medical Device Session in Geneva Switzerland on May 11th. Their talk on “Designing High Quality Global Health Technologies” will highlight the unique processes their team at the University of Utah have... - May 06, 2017 - CMI
Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings, Vice President for Business Affairs, Otterbein University to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings, Vice President for Business Affairs, Otterbein University will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2745. - May 06, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Urban Acoustic Pop Artist Lawrence Lee Releases New Music Video for “Jane” from Debut EP Strings & Dreams
Today, BLE Music Group’s urban acoustic pop artist, Lawrence Lee, released his brand new music video for Jane, the single from his debut EP Strings & Dreams. Jane is a movie-style video that was filmed on the campus of the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL, the school from which Lawrence Lee will earn his bachelor’s degree next week and the place where his debut EP Strings & Dreams was birthed and released. - May 05, 2017 - BLE Music Group
CUE Leads Effort for Net Neutrality in California
CUE, an educational non-profit, is leading efforts in California to maintain free and accessible Internet for all, by initiating Assembly Joint Resolution 7 (AJR-7) authored by Assembly Member and Speaker Pro-Tem, Kevin Mullin. “We cannot expect students to be successful if we take away or limit their ability to access the Internet,” said Mike Lawrence, CUE’s CEO. AJR-7 has been introduced in the State Assembly with broad support. A hearing on the resolution is scheduled for May 10th. - May 05, 2017 - CUE
W. Andrew Larson, Director of Retirement Education, Retirement Learning Center, LLC, Columbia Threadneedle Investments to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that W. Andrew Larson, Director of Retirement Education, Retirement Learning Center, LLC, Columbia Threadneedle Investments will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2745 - May 05, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia to Host Summer Classes for English Language Learners
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting June–July classes for beginning-level adult English language learners in Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon and Lorton. These classes provide adult learners with the fundamentals of English to improve their communication skills,... - May 05, 2017 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
F.A.C.S. Program of Houston Launches Its "Youth Intervention Series"
F.A.C.S. Program of Houston launched its "Youth Intervention Series" May 1, 2017, featuring four low-cost behavior driven sessions designed for: Communities, High Schools, 1st Year College and Juvenile Courts. - May 04, 2017 - FACS Program of Houston
Mark Glatley, Retirement Plan Investment Consultant, JP Morgan Asset Management, Defined Contribution Investment Services to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Glatley, Retirement Plan Investment Consultant, JP Morgan Asset Management, Defined Contribution Investment Services will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2745 - May 04, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
1 in 5 Students Have Hearing Loss; Motes Audio Launches Kickstarter Campaign with the First Headphone Specifically Designed to Protect Students Hearing
Motes Audio today launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring the first volume governing headphones specifically designed for schools and school age students. According to a study by Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Dr. Curhan, one in five students has permanent hearing loss most likely due... - May 02, 2017 - Motes Audio, LLC
University of Essex Selects CloudCherry to Manage and Enhance Student Experience
CloudCherry helps University of Essex to understand and improve student experience at on-campus food outlets and sports centres. - April 29, 2017 - CloudCherry
New Public-Private Partnership Aims to Ease Tampa Bay School Traffic; Encourage Ridesharing Using PikMyKid Application
PikMyKid, winner of the "Emerging Technology Company of the Year- 2016" awarded by Tampa Bay Technology Forum, is fast evolving as the sole parent communication platform for K-12 schools, which also simplifies school dismissal process, reduces chaos, and eases traffic in the school neighborhoods, enhancing student safety. - April 28, 2017 - PikMyKid
William Meredith Foundation President, Richard Harteis Recounts World Travel and a Spiritual Mission in His Latest Memoir, "Reunion"
"I consider this book something of a spiritual travelogue as I entered my 70’s and contemplated various reunions from the hills of western Pennsylvania to the mountains of Switzerland and Bulgaria. There I met long-lost cousins, Georgetown classmates, and dear artist friends from Blagoevgrad on a private pilgrimage to the Rila Monastery. The lesson I was learning is how important it is to keep friendships alive and not let the past slip away." - Richard Harteis - April 28, 2017 - The William Meredith Foundation
David Delgado CPA, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Delgado CPA, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2745 - April 28, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
UX Training Founder to Host Webinar on The Art & Science of Journey Mapping
While the idea of a journey map is a simple one, it takes equal parts of art, science and fun to illustrate the steps your customers go through in engaging with your company. - April 28, 2017 - UX.Training
BIASC CEO to Speak at Trending Topics in Contracting for 2017 4th Annual Educational Symposium
BIASC CEO Mike Balsamo, has been invited to speak on a panel at the Trending Topics in Contracting for 2017 4th Annual Educational Symposium on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Brandman University, Irvine. - April 27, 2017 - BIA of Southern California
Sylvia Carmelita Smith, M.Ed. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sylvia Carmelita Smith, M.Ed. of Little Rock, Arkansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding diversity and inclusion contributions and achievements in the medical field. About Sylvia Carmelita Smith, M.Ed. Ms. - April 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
NACCE Announces Winning Colleges of National Entrepreneurship Competition
Five community colleges from throughout the country were honored for entrepreneurial excellence. - April 25, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC is Preserving the History of Kimball Elementary in Washington, DC
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC, has initiated a local history project to research, document and preserve the history of Kimball Elementary in Washington, DC. - April 24, 2017 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC
ITSM Academy Opens a DevOps Campus
ITSM Academy is proud to introduce DevOps Campus at ITSM Academy. - April 23, 2017 - ITSM Academy
Children’s Learning Adventure® Coming Soon to Ellisville, MO
Phoenix based Children’s Learning Adventure (CLA) is expanding their unique, early education concept to Ellisville, MO. Children’s Learning Adventure will hold a Grand Opening to the public on Saturday, April 29th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 15677 Manchester Rd. in Ellisville,... - April 22, 2017 - Childrens Learning Adventure
All 4 One Tutoring Celebrates the Heart of Afterschool Programs During “Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week” April 24-28, 2017
All 4 One Tutoring is joining with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to celebrate the professionals that are at the heart of afterschool programs during “Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week” April 24-28, 2017. “We believe Afterschool professionals make a... - April 21, 2017 - All 4 One Tutoring
300 Years Later: Burgundy Unmasked
Château de Pommard’s New Wine Experiences Explore the Mystery of UNESCO’s World Heritage Climats. - April 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
Bulldog Steel Fabrication Nominated for MAW - 2017 Manufacturer of the Year
Bulldog Steel Fabrication (BSF), a premier supplier of steel fabricated parts and components in Georgia, has been nominated for the 2017 Manufacturer of the year award in the Morgan County Georgia – Small Business Category by Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC). In the region that GPTC... - April 20, 2017 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC