Education News
Expand your horizons with news about education from pre-K through high school, college, university, post-grad, online and career and technical training. News includes apps, technology, trends, public policy and research shaping the ongoing education debate.
Winter 2017 NCLEX® Program Reports Professional Development Seminars
Mountain Measurement, Inc. announces NCLEX® Program Reports Professional Development Seminars at Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL on Thursday February 23, 2017 and at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday March 9, 2017. These events will help nurse educators analyze and... - December 28, 2016 - Mountain Measurement
Art Exhibition Based on Herbert Wells’ Novels Was Opened in Bulgaria
On December 21 in Sofia, on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Wells, an exhibition was opened of sci-fi and fantasy themed artworks by artist Roman Gumanyuk. - December 27, 2016 - Roman Gumanyuk
Laurence Balter Founder of iFlyAoA Encourages Pilots to Learn About Flying Angle of Attack
Laurence Balter encourages pilots to learn how to fly using Angle of Attack. - December 26, 2016 - iFlyAoA
Danna M. Leonard Honored as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Danna M. Leonard of Texas City, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years, 2015, 2016 and early admission for 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 12 years in the field of... - December 23, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
NewAge(R) Industries Hosts Local Middle School Students Learning About Manufacturing Careers; Students Film Their Visit for a Contest
Recently a group of students from Neil A. Armstrong Middle School of Fairless Hills, Pa., visited plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries. The purpose of their visit was two-fold: to learn about advanced manufacturing careers and to shoot video for a contest. The students toured NewAge’s silicone and plastic tubing manufacturing areas and molding rooms, learned about product testing and quality assurance, and had a chance to talk with employees about their jobs and educational backgrounds. - December 23, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Laurence Balter Introduces Angle of Attack Training and Education Website
Laurence Balter a Certified Flight Instructor introduces Angle of Attack Flight Training for students and pilots at iflyAoA.com. - December 22, 2016 - iFlyAoA
AABC Receives Approval by National Board for Certified Counselors
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed, Registered and Certified Health and Education Professionals Has Become a Continuing Education Approved Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). - December 21, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
Anonymous UC Berkeley Graduate Has Donates 15 Forever Love Boxes for the Grieving Mothers of the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire Victims
Did you know that grieving mothers are 133% more likely to die within the first five years after the loss of a child?* The Berkeley alumni wanted to reach out and provide support for mothers of the Oakland Fire victims. Founded by a grieving mother, ForeverLoveBoxes.com provides monthly gift boxes of healing specifically for those suffering the loss of a loved one. - December 20, 2016 - Forever Love Boxes
UMASS Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management’s CISDM Releases Flash November Hedge Fund Index
CISDM Equal Weighted Hedge Fund Index Indicates a Positive Performance of 0.63% for November - December 19, 2016 - UMASS Amherst Isenberg School of Management
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Secondary Literacy and Numeracy – Monday 23rd January 2017, Cardiff
This conference will give you the opportunity to gain exclusive insight and take away transferable learning, enabling you to prepare a curriculum that will ensure pupils have the literacy and numeracy skills they need for life beyond education. - December 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Named Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been named the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month of November, 2017, for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - December 17, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Dental Ambassador in Costa Rica Plans Next Dental Mission
Howard Siegler, Medical Correspondent for Noticias.CR is preparing to select the destination of his next International Dental Mission. He seeks participants, funding and media attention to further help the needy around the globe with their dental care. - December 17, 2016 - noticias.cr
In-Gauge of Polk County to Offer Advanced Firearm Safety Training
In-Gauge of Polk County, Polk County’s only non-profit, NRA affiliated firearm training organization is making available to the public, advanced level firearm safety and concealed carry weapons training. - December 17, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County
Turf Nation Will No Longer Manufacture Turf for UBU Sports Brand
Turf Nation has ceased manufacturing synthetic turf for the UBU Sports brands. - December 16, 2016 - Turf Nation
Lutheran Church of Peace Preschool Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
Lutheran Church of Peace Preschool located in Maplewood MN has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-the world's largest organization on behalf of young children. - December 16, 2016 - Lutheran Church of Peace Preschool
Teacher Training at North Shropshire College
Teacher training at North Shropshire College (NSC) is flourishing, providing important education and training for aspiring teachers. The BTEC Level 3 teacher training programme is a short programme designed to give an introduction to teaching and learning. Spanning over 12 weeks, the programme culminates in a short ‘micro’ session where students teach a topic to their peers. - December 16, 2016 - North Shropshire College
PracTutor Signs the Student Privacy Pledge
PracTutor reinforces its commitment to responsible data practices and safeguarding student privacy. - December 16, 2016 - PracTutor
Creighton University Renews & Expands Contract with Unimarket, Adding New Module and Rebates to eProcurement Suite
Unimarket, an innovator in eProcurement and spend management solutions, announced that long-time customer Creighton University has renewed its contract, as well as expanded the solutions it uses for system-wide procurement to include Unimarket’s contract management module. “Our... - December 15, 2016 - Unimarket
A New College Has Landed in Seattle
Athena University, the newest addition to the Athena Education System will open its first US campus in January of 2017. With more than 45 years of experience, the Athena Education System and its components in China, Thailand and Taiwan have pioneered a new approach, model and perspective to students on a global plane. - December 15, 2016 - Athena University
Assessment Solutions Announces New Online Courses in Their Winning Performance Academy
Robust, Video Courses Now Available for Individuals and Organizations - December 15, 2016 - Management Development Systems
ASC A+ Program College Admission Consultants Help Boston Students Get Into Their Top-Choice Schools
The ASC A+ Program is proud to announce another year serving Boston with the best in college admissions consultation and training. - December 13, 2016 - ASC Boston
Now Announcing Online Spanish Courses from Costa Rican Language Academy, a Leading Provider of Spanish Language Immersion Programs
Since the 1980s, Costa Rican Language Academy (CRLA) has helped students master the Spanish language through their Spanish studies abroad programs. Now, however, CRLA is taking their language-learning opportunities a step further with the addition of online classes. Students who cannot afford the... - December 11, 2016 - CRLA
LexisNexis Announces Release of the Book "I've Been Around for Some Time: Analyses, Reflections and Reminiscences," Authored by Raju Ramachandran, Sr. Advocate
LexisNexis®, a leading global provider of content and technology solutions, released Raju Ramachandran’s ‘I've been around for some time: Analyses, Reflections and Reminiscences’, at India International Centre, New Delhi on December 7, 2016, in the evening. Hon’ble Mr. - December 10, 2016 - LexisNexis India
Agriculture Forum at Walford
On Thursday 1st December, the staff and Farm Manager from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus hosted an Agriculture Forum. - December 10, 2016 - North Shropshire College
CommLab India's Train-the-Trainer eCourse Meets Astounding Success
CommLab India’s Thanksgiving gift – Train-the-Trainer eCourse – receives an overwhelming response from the learning community. - December 09, 2016 - CommLab India
Mayor Kenney Helps Fund for the School District Relaunch Campaign for Right Books; Vanguard Capital for Kids Program Gifts $250,000 to the Literacy Campaign
Philadelphia Mayor and Vanguard Capital raise money for Philly Public Schools' Right Books Campaign. Vanguard donates $250,000 to early literacy campaign to get K-3 students reading on grade level by 4th grade. - December 09, 2016 - The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
K-12 Tech Symposium at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio – March 9th, 2017
Educators interested in technology products and solutions for the classroom - plus, their schools and libraries in general, are welcome to attend this free, one day event on March 9, 2017 at LCCC in Elyria, Ohio. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with manufacturers directly, interact with some of the latest technology products used in the classrooms, and have access to: Live Presentations, Interactive Demonstrations, Panel Discussions and much more. Visit: neotd.com to register. - December 07, 2016 - SpaceBound Solutions
North Shropshire College Students Visit the Good Food Show
North Shropshire College (NSC) catering students have had the opportunity to visit the BBC’s good food show Birmingham as a feature of their course. - December 07, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives
Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book
Pillar College Scores Olympic Coach to Head New Team
US Team Olympic Coach, two-time Olympian, and Pan American Gold-Medalist, Lily Yip, is new the Head Coach for the Pillar College Panthers’ Table Tennis Team (formerly Somerset Christian College). Coach Yip led the US Table Tennis Team earlier this year at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and is... - December 06, 2016 - Pillar College
Wittenberg University Presents Inaugural Analytics Symposium
Wittenberg University is preparing for an exciting new event in February to spread the word about the growing field of analytics. - December 06, 2016 - Wittenberg University
MetGlobal Established “MetGlobal Academy”
The world's leading travel and accommodation supplier MetGlobal Group of Companies, established its travel industry-focused “MetGlobal Academy.” Aiming to introduce company culture, business essentials and systems to new employees, this new learning and development program offers... - December 06, 2016 - HotelsPro
Teen Global Education Launches New Summer Enrichment Program in Spain
Teen Global Education, an educational organization specializing in month-long (July), boutique, culturally-immersive, summer enrichment programs for teenagers in Europe, is pleased to announce the opening of a second program in Girona, Spain: SGE Summer School (www.sgesummerschool.com) - December 04, 2016 - Teen Global Education
New Children’s Book, “Mak the Kraken” Released This Week Written by London J. Maddison, Illustrated by Nick McCarthy
London J. Maddison and Nick McCarthy have created a new children's book released this week. "Mak the Kraken" is a heartwarming tale of a young sea creature from the undiscovered depths of the ocean. It is a story of persistence, accepting those who are different and achieving goals woven through a theme focused on conservation of the ocean's resources. Enjoyed by ages preschool through third grade. Available to order on Lulu.com as of December 1, 2016. - December 03, 2016 - London J. Maddison
Youth Ensemble Masters and Performs Shakespeare’s Richard II
The Young Shakespeare Players East, a non-profit theater program based in New England, invites young people to perform full-length, original works of Shakespeare. The 2016-17 season kicks off with Richard II, the story of a bad King who becomes a great victim. - December 03, 2016 - Young Shakespeare Players East
3D Coloring and Logic Puzzles – Math Based Coloring
HEROES Academy announced today that it is raising funds via a crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter to publish 3D Coloring and Logic Puzzles, an innovative new geometry manipulative and coloring book. The company set out to raise $6000 on Kickstarter to print and distribute the first batch of their... - December 03, 2016 - HEROES Academy
NACEP Expands Its Leadership of the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Field
New Strategic Plan Unveiled at National Conference Charts a Course for the Organization to be Inclusive of All Dual Enrollment Models - December 03, 2016 - National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System (TDPS) Named a “Readers’ Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration Readers
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System is an enterprise system that helps school districts to improve student attendance, eliminate chronic absenteeism and reduce truancy. - December 02, 2016 - RaaWee K12
Pillar College Receives State Approval for Master’s Degree
New Jersey State Secretary of Higher Education, Dr. Rochelle Hendricks, has informed President David E. Schroeder that Pillar College is approved to offer its first graduate degree – the Master of Arts in Counseling. This degree program enables Pillar College graduates to pursue licensure as... - December 02, 2016 - Pillar College
NACCE to Launch Intellectual Property Education and Lean Startup Pilot Programs in Community Colleges
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) lauded in National Entrepreneurship Observance. - December 02, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
EI Open House Event Promises Inspiration to Future Makeup Artists
EI will be holding their popular Open House Event on December 10, 2016 and promises to inspire many makeup artist hopefuls. Their Open House Events are almost performances in themselves with makeup demonstrations, refreshments, a tour of the school, and detailed information on a promising new... - December 01, 2016 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Roswell Mardi Gras Ball to Boost Local Causes and Holiday Gift-Giving
The Second Annual Roswell Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser is coming up February 25, 2017, to benefit both Skyland Trail and Roswell Woman’s Club. And, come tax-time, it could bring a welcome deduction - because all ticket purchases are fully tax deductible! - December 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
Successful Academic Enrichment Programs Provider ASC Boston Now Offers Private One on One Tutoring
ASC A+ Program, a premier academic enrichment programs provider in Boston is proud to announce they now offer personalized private one on one tutoring programs to help students excel in a wide variety of subjects. One on one tutoring from ASC can be done at either of their two main campuses, or in... - December 01, 2016 - ASC Boston
North Shropshire College Wins Big at Dyslexia Awards
North Shropshire College (NSC) had huge reason to celebrate on Saturday night 2016 Dyslexia Awards. Business Lecturer Sarah Probert won the best teacher award and student Erin Bainbridge won the further education shining star award. - December 01, 2016 - North Shropshire College
First Deaf Player in NBA History TEDx Talk Goes Viral
Lance Allred’s journey to the TEDx stage is anything but ordinary. He was raised in a polygamous family in rural Montana, made history when he became the NBA’s first deaf player, is a best selling author and just checked off another NBA first by becoming the only player to ever deliver a TEDx talk. - November 30, 2016 - Nudge Notify Marketing
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Stopping a Boat on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Stopping a Boat on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 30, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
"The Yellow Star" by Aaron Seth, Speaks to a Young Audience. He Writes About Life During the Holocaust. What is Life Worth, When Nothing is Left?
"The Yellow Star" depicts a story of two young boys, no more than twelve of different religious backgrounds learning to appreciate what is left of their life during the Nazi regime in Germany. Illustrator, Illana Barran is also author and illustrator of "The Survival Of The Gingerbread Girl - A Lullaby." - November 29, 2016 - Illana Barran
Donor Matching Donations Up to $50,000 for School That Gives Students a Voice in Their Education
Makarios Community School is the first and only democratic free school in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The school has received a promise from a generous donor who will match funds up to $50,000 on #givingtuesday, November 29, 2016. Donations will support an increase in staff salaries and... - November 29, 2016 - Makarios Community School
New Advisor System Helps Financial Service Professionals Advise Student Loan Borrowers on Complex Repayment Strategies
The Certified Student Loan Advisor Board of Standards provides a comprehensive business development system for financial professionals. The program helps them build new business by adding student debt advising services to help clients overcome the challenges many borrowers experience in deciding the best repayment plan. - November 28, 2016 - CSLA
Hayat Private University is Acquired by Investor
The acquisition of Hayat University was completed today between its founder and owner, Mr. Najief A Nouraden and Mr. Waria Salhi, an investor and chairman and founder of Al-Aman Finance. The 3-month long negotiation concluded today in Hamburg, Germany between both sides. Mr. Nourden conveyed his... - November 28, 2016 - Waria Salhi