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Barbara R. Taber Has Been Named as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top Female Executive
Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been recognized as a Top Female Executive of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Children’s Healthy Development Book Making Its Debut at National Child Nutrition Conference
Child Care Food Program Roundtable Conference will Set the Stage for Too Small to Fail and Partners’ New Children’s Health Development Program - October 11, 2016 - Child Care Food Program Roundtable Conference
GSGN’s School Lists Skyrocket, Organizing Nigerian Education
With Nigeria’s dramatic spike in population many schools are becoming overburdened and making a move to Nigeria more intimidating than ever. Good Schools Guide Nigeria is here to help. - October 11, 2016 - Good Schools Guide Nigeria
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
NACCE Names 2016 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President of the Year
NACCE Names Los Angeles Southwest College and President Charles Terrell of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Top Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President for 2016. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE & ed2go Honor Community College Alumnus for Entrepreneurial Achievements
Winning the 2016 NACCE Alumni Entrepreneur Award is Brian McKeown, an alumnus of community colleges and champion for entrepreneurs. In addition to the award, McKeown received free registration to the conference, a $750 travel stipend, and certificates for ed2go courses. The awards were funded through a generous donation from ed2go, an industry leader in online learning for adults. - October 10, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
In-Gauge of Polk County to Conduct Central Florida's First Women Only Event
Once again, In-Gauge of Polk County leads the pack by conducting a Central Florida first. In-Gauge of Polk County is the first Central Florida, NRA affiliated, training organization to conduct an official Women On Target Shooting Clinic in Polk County. - October 10, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County
A Plus Program Announces the Launching of a New SAT Prep Evening Class in Boston
A Plus Program has announced the addition of evening SAT Prep classes in Boston to help high school seniors prepare for the SAT test. - October 09, 2016 - ASC Boston
New Student Services Manager at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) has appointed a new Student Services Manager, Beverly Jackson who comes to NSC after a varied and rewarding career in Student Support, leading Health and Social Care teaching and working as a nurse in the National Health Service. Bev brings a wealth of experience to... - October 09, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Laurence I. Balter Awarded Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot Rating (CSIP)
Laurence I. Balter of Kihei, Hawaii earns the Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot rating. Otherwise known as CSIP. - October 08, 2016 - Maui Flight Academy
The Alana Banana App - a Creative Space for Preschoolers to Explore, Play, and Learn
The fun-filled kid’s music and dance variety show has gone mobile. - October 07, 2016 - A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. digital
Expii - International Math Talent Search Perfect for Classrooms
The Spirit of Ramanujan Talent Initiative is searching for mathematical talent from all over the world. Give students the opportunity to experience the transformative educational opportunities offered by the Templeton World Charity Foundation. Help students find funding for education by solving... - October 06, 2016 - Expii Inc
Margaret Fox-Tully Installed as Head of School at Holy Child Academy
Margaret Fox-Tully was officially installed as Head of School at Holy Child Academy, an independent, co-educational, Catholic school located in Drexel Hill, Pa., on Sept. 29. - October 06, 2016 - Holy Child Academy
ChartaCloud’s 2016 NAO Robot Congress Expands to Feature Advances in Robotic Developments for Pediatric Hospitals, Autism Therapies and STEM Educators
Researchers, Developers and Users from Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and the United States to Convene in Massachusetts at UMASS Lowell’s NERVE Center October 13 and 14. Congress to Debut the Integration of the NAO robot and Virtual Reality. - October 06, 2016 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Civic Leadership Foundation Celebrates 10 Years 10,000 Youth
Celebrating partnerships that empower youth and young adults to live their best lives - October 06, 2016 - Civic Leadership Foundation
DeSAT Introduces New SAFER-3 On-line Active Shooter Training Course
Learn what to do and how to respond to an active shooter situation. - October 05, 2016 - DeSAT
Career Step Expands Professional Training Focus with Acquisition of Medic-CE
Career Step announces its acquisition of Medic-CE, one of the largest providers of online continuing education for EMS providers and firefighting professionals, creating the first and only unified solution for EMS continuing education requirements. - October 05, 2016 - Career Step
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Home Staging Specialist Designation to Course Offerings
With the increasing popularity of home staging, a designation can lead to more opportunity and increased income potential for real estate agents. - October 03, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Chanakya IAS Academy Organized Workshop for Civil Services Aspirants by Chandan Prakash Pandey, IRS (AIR 462, CSE 2015)
Chanakya IAS Academy, Jaipur branch, organized an Art of Success Seminar on 14th Sep 2016 from 10am to 12pm. - October 01, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success
Expii Partners with Edmodo to Offer Personalized Interactive Learning to Students
Expii, Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Edmodo to offer single sign on with Edmodo’s credentials on Expii’s personalized learning platform. Expii, a free application that offers personalized learning recommendations, breaks down thousands of math and science topics into... - September 29, 2016 - Expii Inc
Archetris’ .EDU Program Launches with New York School of Interior Design and Münster School of Architecture
Archetris launches the new Archetris .EDU program with its first two members, New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) and the Münster School of Architecture. The .EDU program promotes the importance of the early design process through education and offers the Archetris Schema software and... - September 27, 2016 - Archetris
Loretta M. Menendian Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Loretta M. Menendian of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of art. About Loretta M. Menendian Ms. Menendian is an Art Teacher at... - September 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to The Heights Foundation
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a grant of $25,000 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... - September 24, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
TES SEN Show 2016 – Business Design Centre – London
Why visit TES SEN 2016? Inspiring special educational needs professionals for 24 years. This is the event of the year for school leaders, teachers, support staff, parents and carers with an interest in SEN. Discover new opportunities and benefit from a wealth of expertise at TES SEN 2016. ·... - September 24, 2016 - TES Global
International Math Talent Search Extends Deadline
Expii.com, Emory University, and the Templeton World Charity Foundation are happy to announce that, due to an overwhelming response, they are extending the deadline for the Spirit of Ramanujan Talent Initiative until December 1, 2016. - September 23, 2016 - Expii Inc
CollegeSource Creates Free Microsite for Institutions to Evaluate ITT Courses for Transfer Credit
Today CollegeSource made available a public, free-to-use microsite (www.collegesource.com/itt) for institutions of higher education to use in evaluating ITT Technical Institute courses for transfer credit. “There are thousands of students who thought of themselves as in progress toward a... - September 22, 2016 - CollegeSource, Inc.
Tech Academy Students Say Computer Coding Should Fulfill a School's Foreign Language Credit
Should Computer Coding Fulfill Foreign Language Credit? - September 22, 2016 - The Tech Academy
21st Century Cultural Connectivity Platform, Learningonline.xyz, Nominated for the EMMAs 2016
Learningonline.xyz is thrilled to be nominated for the reputed FEM EMMAs 2016 under the ‘Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility’ category. - September 21, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz
Learningonline.xyz Announces Massive Discounts on Cudoo Online Courses in Celebration of the European Day of Languages
Learningonline.xyz supports the European Day of Languages with exciting offers to promote language diversity and cultural awareness. - September 21, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Tampa Bay Hosts Webinar – Secrets of the Selection Committee
This month’s webinar gives attendees an insider’s guide into the secret world of selection committees. - September 21, 2016 - Society for Marketing Professional Services Tampa Bay
Maryanne Courtney Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maryanne Courtney of Parkersburg, West Virginia has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Maryanne Courtney Ms. Courtney is retired after serving 33 years as a... - September 17, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
SE3D Awarded Phase Two NSF Grant
SE3D, a company leading innovation in bioscience education and technology, announced today that it has been awarded the Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR grant is awarded to organizations who create innovative... - September 16, 2016 - SE3D
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge
DTR Inc.’s CEO, Jay Goldberg, Announces His Fall 2016 Teaching Schedule
Mr. Goldberg’s courses are on entrepreneurship, computers and rock music history. - September 15, 2016 - DTR Inc.
Combine Spanish Studies Abroad with Volunteering in Latest Programs Offered by Costa Rican Language Academy
The San Jose, Costa Rica-based language school Costa Rican Language Academy is now inviting student groups to explore their full range of course options. One option for student groups is their personalized programs. The school offers a range of customized group programs for students of all language... - September 15, 2016 - CRLA
Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center
Doing Good for the Girls - Local Bay Area Non Profit Recognized by UN
Asante Africa Foundation (based in Oakland) has been recognized by the United Nations as a Best Practice to Do “Good” for Girls. The UNGEI Good Practice Fund supported organisations and local governments from across the globe to shed light on best practices and lessons learnt in gender focused education initiatives. Out of 450 global nominations, 17 programs-including Asante Africa Foundation were chosen to be highlighted as unique and creative ways of promoting and sustaining girls’ education. - September 14, 2016 - Asante Africa Foundation
Pittsburgh Startup Aims to Help Teachers and Students
Pittsburgh-based startup, Expii.com is aiming to ease the burden on teachers while making math education fun for students. - September 14, 2016 - Expii Inc
Digital Signage Solutions Company Partners with Business Dashboard Software Provider to Bring Real-Time Dashboards to Large Format Displays
Display Real-Time KPI dashboards from Klipfolio with truDigital Signage. - September 13, 2016 - truDigital Signage
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner Funds Financial Needs Scholarship Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, a Scottsdale-based law firm, has pledged funds for a scholarship to assist students attending Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. The scholarship will be available to students with unexpected financial needs during the school year. - September 12, 2016 - Nussbaum Gillis and Dinner
Teen Safe Driving Day at Safetyville, USA
September 17 event raises awareness of distracted driving behaviors. - September 12, 2016 - Safety Center
GoGenY.com Helps Organizations Attract & Retain Millennials
Millennials are now the largest segment of the workforce and most organizations are not prepared to attract and retain their top Gen-Y workers. GoGenY.com has been launched to provide organizations with complimentary millennial workforce resources. - September 11, 2016 - GoGenY.com
Children Missing Education Conference – Tuesday 29th November 2016 – Central London
Children Missing Education Conference Tuesday 29th November 2016 – Central London With changes to statutory duties imminent, after the Department for Education’s consultation into more effective and efficient ways to improve communication and coordination between schools and local... - September 11, 2016 - Capita Conferences
"On the Origins of Sports" Book & Author
Gary Belsky, author of the new book, "On the Origins of Sports," will speak at Temple Israel of Lawrence, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, N.Y., on Friday, September 16, 2016, starting at 10:30a.m. - September 10, 2016 - Temple Israel of Lawrence
Ballet Arts of Austin Welcomes Students Aged 3 to Adult for Inaugural Year of Superb Classical Ballet Training
Ballet Arts of Austin is a new ballet academy on West Anderson Lane in Austin, Texas. Founded by Lori Bodine Benold, formerly of San Francisco Ballet, the school opened its doors in April 2016. Professional faculty provide all students with a strong foundation in Russian-based classical ballet technique and artistry. Ballet Arts will host an Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. - September 09, 2016 - Ballet Arts of Austin
Central Alabama Mensa Admission Test
Central Alabama Mensa is proud to announce that October 1, 2016, is Mensa Membership Testing Date. The test will be conducted at The Tuscaloosa Public Library, Rotary Room, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 from 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - September 09, 2016 - Central Alabama Mensa
At the Start of the New School Year, OHEL’s Dr. Norman Blumenthal Provides a Breadth of Teacher Training to Northern New Jersey Schools
OHEL provides a breadth of school-based services which include teacher workshops and training seminars that addresses issues from bullying prevention, challenges of trauma, mental health awareness, to optimizing the school environment so that children of divorce can better thrive. On August 31st... - September 09, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with Olivet Nazarene University
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with Olivet Nazarene University to supply their students with specialized medical apparel. Through this cooperative effort, Olivet Nazarene University has worked closely with PerformanceScrubs.com to... - September 08, 2016 - Performance Healthcare Products
Learningonline.xyz Supports UN Global Goals for Quality Education with Its Online TESOL Program for Aspiring Language Teachers
The Global Goals for Quality Education are vital for the prosperous growth and development of nations throughout the world, and Learningonline.xyz aims to support the initiative with its affordable online TESOL course. - September 08, 2016 - LearningOnline.xyz