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Back to School: from Kindergarten to Universities, Get a Taste of the 2016 Foodservice Industry Across Our Nation's Learning Institutions
CHD Expert evaluates the education foodservice landscape of the USA to provide insights into different school types and allow providers to target specific segments. - August 31, 2016 - CHD Expert
Career Step Named to the Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Companies Nationwide
Career Step is pleased to announce that it has been included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest growing, private companies in the nation, for the eighth time in the company’s history. - August 31, 2016 - Career Step
CleverTap Brings the Power of Triggered Notifications & Live User Segments to the Education Market
CleverTap's partnership with Hooked on Phonics and School4One provide educators with deeper engagement and retention with parents, teachers and students alike. Today, they have announced the expansion of their latest and most powerful mobile analytics & user engagement platform into the education sector. - August 30, 2016 - CleverTap
How Can the World Could be a Better Place Through Education? Young Potential Development LLC Launches a New Digital Tool for Tweens and Teens.
Are families really preparing our children to discover their potential, achieve their best and develop their talents for the future? Guided by the belief that education is the best way possible to solve many of society’s challenges, Franco Soldi has developed and tested The CUBE with thousands of kids, parents and teachers around the world. Today, The CUBE is ready to be launched here in the US this coming September 7th on the Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter. - August 29, 2016 - Young Potential Development (YPD), LLC
Crowdfunding Campaign Helps Low Income Students Have a Chance to Excel in Math
GraphLock is developing a game changing app to save students and parents the cost and hassle of carrying a calculator while preserving testing integrity. - August 27, 2016 - Graphlock, Inc
Opportunities for Youth in Digital Learning and Employment Initiatives
Over the last 12 months, Avasant Foundation, has been implementing its Digital Learning and Employment program in Jamaica. The program will see approximately 120 young people being trained for jobs in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector under the Digital Youth Employment Initiative. The... - August 27, 2016 - Avasant
Award-Winning Television Series "The Wildlife Docs" Returns for Its Fourth Season on ABC
Natural 9 Entertainment Produced Family Program Sets Off on New Adventures at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay® and Beyond - August 26, 2016 - Viardo Artists
Art of Success Seminar at Jaipur
Chanakya IAS Academy, Jaipur Branch, organized AK Mishra’s Art of Success Seminar at Maharana Pratap Auditorium in Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Vidyashram School, JLN Marg, Jaipur, on 21st August 2016. The eminent motivational speaker AK Mishra was the chief speaker of this seminar. Addressing the... - August 26, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success
PGHS Opens Volleyball Season with 8 D1 Commits
Pleasant Grove High School's 3X State Championship Volleyball program led by Coach Jones returns 8 athletes that have committed to play Division 1 Volleyball in the NCAA. PGHS Vikings swept the Bingham Miners last night in the pre-season opener. - August 25, 2016 - Utah Recruits
Tikkun Travel Adds Leadership Division
Phoenix, AZ-based Tikkun Travel, which offers volunteer based experiences around the world, has launched Tikkun Leadership. This new division provides leadership training for young adults in pursuit of making the world a better place. - August 24, 2016 - Tikkun Leadership
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Opens for Business in East Cobb, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, the nation’s fastest growing in-home tutoring company, has opened branches in East Cobb, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Club Z! provides high quality, individualized tutoring to students in the security of their homes, at times convenient to parents. - August 23, 2016 - Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Service
New Florida Keys State-of-the-Art School Designs Unveiled by Zyscovich Architects
The new look of the first 21st century school in Monroe County, Plantation Key School, is released and it will inspire collaborative learning for the next generation of Florida Keys students from Kindergarten through 8th grade education. The design will blend cohesively with the Keys vernacular... - August 23, 2016 - Zyscovich Architects
Thomas Williams Honored for His Contributions to Teaching by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been honored for his contributions to teaching by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition. He has retired after more than 40 years of providing the highest standard of education to students. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams is retired,... - August 23, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Chart Topping Soul-Funk-Blues Band Become Top Nominees for 2016 Native American Music Awards
WI Blues Chart Toppers, The GroovaLottos are nominated for "Best Pop Recording" of 2016 by NAMA, and they need your vote. Public Voting Now Open. - August 22, 2016 - TheGroovaLottos
Charity Memorializing Extraordinary Fallen Kindergarten Teacher Approaches One-Year Anniversary
Too many school children in the U.S. live with food insecurity. Many of those children also go without hot lunches at school, medical and dental examinations, prescriptions and academic supplies needed to assure positive life outcomes. Corbin’s Legacy is dedicated to continuing the work of Corbin Leafman, a teacher whose life was cut short far too early, is committed to making sure that these sad facts change. No child should suffer, no parent should feel powerless. #becauseweknewher - August 22, 2016 - Corbin's Legacy
PADI IDC Gili Islands Has 3 in the House Course Directors
PADI IDC Gili Islands has 3 in the house course directors who will help you during the PADI Instructor Training Course. - August 21, 2016 - Oceans 5 Dive Gili Air
An Overview of Quickbooks Training Offered by Quest Learnings
Quest Learnings is one of the best among institutes that offer SAP training and certification, PMP, IT, accounting and finance in Brampton, Mississauga in Canada. - August 20, 2016 - Quest Learnings
Enago Networks with Scholarly Peers at the 2016 ISMTE Conference
Enago attended the ISMTE 9th Annual North American Conference to discuss the future of scholarly publishing. - August 20, 2016 - Crimson Interactive
"Exploring the Core" Creates Valuable Tool for Educators and Parents
One teacher aims to demystify the Common Core State Standards with a new app that lets parents and educators see how core skills develop in and across grade levels, according to the Common Core State Standards. This tool will help bridge the information gap between parents and teachers, empowering both to be more informed about what children are expected to know - and why. - August 19, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Boys & Girls Club of Garfield and C.S. Tree Productions Presents “The Back-2-School Experience”
Garfield Resident Organizes “Back-2-School” Benefit to Help Local Students. - August 19, 2016 - CS Tree Productions
Panacea Celebrates 100,000+ Downloads of Its Most Successful Mobile App
It might not be an exceptional app available in the market, but Panacea's resume writing app named iResume has succeeded in achieving more than 100,000 downloads on iTunes. The app was conceptualized with the thought of making job seekers' life easier by helping them create their own professional... - August 19, 2016 - Panacea Infotech Pvt Ltd
Amazon Prime Video Adds Phonics School Cartoon Series to Its Growing Library of "Edutainment"
London based edutainment specialist EnablinGenius Ltd. releases Phonics School cartoon series (16 x 5 mins.) on Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive premium subscription service. - August 18, 2016 - EnablinGenius Ltd.
Stanford’s Mobile Security Course Helps Professionals Protect Data
The rise of mobile malware is an enormous burden and responsibility for developers and IT staff as they are challenged to implement greater security measures to protect sensitive data. - August 18, 2016 - Stanford Center for Professional Development
10th Annual Scottsdale College Fair
On October 22nd, 2016 from 1:00-3:00pm, The Scottsdale College Fair Foundation will bring 100+ colleges and universities from around the world to Desert Mountain High School. The Scottsdale College Fair gives students and parents the chance to converse with college representatives and gather additional information on admissions and financial aid. Info on their scholarship program will also be at the fair. Free to the public to attend. scottsdalecf.com - August 18, 2016 - Scottdale College Fair
Butte Publications, Inc.’s August Title of the Month is "Pro-Social Language: A Way to Think About Behavior”
Butte Publications, Inc.’s Featured Title for August is “Pro-Social Language: A Way to Think About Behavior" by Ellyn Lucas Arwood, Mabel Brown, and Carole Kaulitz. For the month of August, the featured title is on sale. - August 17, 2016 - Butte Publications
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music
Select Teachers Launches State of the ESL Industry Survey
Shanghai-based Select Teachers today launched its State of the ESL Industry Survey for teachers who teach English as a Second Language. The survey; the first of its kind is designed to gather global data on working conditions throughout the industry, including everything from class sizes and... - August 12, 2016 - Select Teachers
Industry Leading Mobile First Payment Solutions Company Hires New CFO to Lead Expansion
Reno's leading mobile payment solution company Customer Engagement Technologies and their well known mobile-first payment solution 'PaySwag' is proud to announce that they've hired Former State Treasurer and Former Assemblyman Robert (Bob) L. Seale from Seale and Beers CPA's as their new Chief... - August 11, 2016 - Customer Engagement Technologies
SUNY Schenectady County Community College Establishes a New Agreement with Bellevue University
Articulation agreement establishes partnership between SUNY SCCC’s Associate Degree Program and Bellevue University’s Bachelor Degree Program. - August 11, 2016 - Schenectady County Community College
Go Back to School Confidently Knowing One Thing: Tutor App Has Launched
Connecting Students with Verified Tutors Across the Nation Instantly - August 11, 2016 - Tutor App
Allied Real Estate Schools Lowers Prices on Select Appraisal and Texas Real Estate Licensing Packages
Allied’s low-cost training programs put real estate careers within reach. - August 09, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Training Institute Pune Offering Independence Day Special Discount on Digital Marketing Training
Training Institute Pune is a famous organization of software and IT trainings, and now they are offering a great discount on their digital marketing training on the occasion of Independence Day. Interested candidates can contact them immediately. - August 08, 2016 - Training Institute Pune
Vita Student Newcastle Opens Its Doors
The award-winning student accommodation brand launches its first development in the north-east, with students moving in for the 2016/17 academic year. - August 07, 2016 - Vita Student
T.LAB Student of the Month for July 2016: Ms. Alexus Ford
T.LAB chooses student of the month for exemplary academic performance. - August 06, 2016 - Technology Laboratory and Accelerated Centers (t.Lab)
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's Jack Russell Software Innovation Center Kick Off First JRS Coding School Boot Camp September 19
The Jack Russell Software Innovation Center (JRS IC) announced today its first Coding School Boot Camp will be held September 19, - December 6, 2016. Applications must be submitted between August 1 – September 1, 2016. The JRS IC was launched this year by TRHC to develop technology that will solve real health care problems while providing leading-edge value to software innovation. In celebration, a 50% discount off of the tuition is being offered to students. - August 05, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Launches Jack Russell Software Innovation Center; Tom Wilson Named Executive VP/Chief Technology Innovation Officer
The new JRS IC will provide technology leadership, creativity and training to TRHC and its subsidiaries, as well as the healthcare community at large. Programs and events are designed to engage and collaborate with highly trained professionals in fields of software development, while creating a culture that continuously innovates and focuses on patient safety. - August 05, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Announces First Inclusive Education Program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Greenville, SC, has established the EMBRACE Program, the first inclusive education program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery. They will welcome two students during its inaugural 2016-2017 school year. This academic endeavor will provide an inclusive educational experience for students with mild to moderate intellectual abilities that have traditionally been separated into a segregated classroom and denied equal opportunities in education. - August 05, 2016 - Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School
Smarter Toddler Preschool Partners with Graduate and YouTube Star Sophie Ming for Creation of Promotional Video
Teen Youtube Star and Creator of sophielovexo Creates Promotional Video for Smarter Toddler to Promote its Newest Williamsburg and Financial District Locations - August 05, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Premier Private Preschool Launches New Webpage for Its Williamsburg Location at SmarterToddler.net/Williamsburg
Smarter Toddler Nursery and Preschool®, a top NYC childcare provider, has launched a new webpage for its Williamsburg school at http://www.smartertoddler.net/Williamsburg - August 05, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Operative Experience Expands Team to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
To prepare for growth and increasing market demand for their high-fidelity human patient simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI) has expanded its government business development team by adding Jared Akers as Executive Sales Manager, Government &... - August 04, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Homes for Heroes® Honors Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $818,000 to 700 HEROES
Homes for Heroes honors five affiliate real estate specialists from across the country that have give back over $818,000 to heroes in their local communities and have earned their induction into the 100 and 250 Heroes Served Club. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Lender Specialist Kris Crane Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kris Crane of Snohomish, WA for serving 106 local heroes, providing over $165,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Lender Specialist Kyra Sommerville Moore Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kyra Sommerville Moore of Urbandale, IA for serving 101 local heroes, providing over $55,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialist Kim Roark Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kim Roark of Wichita Falls, TX for serving 114 local heroes, providing over $100,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialist Gives Back to More Than 250 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Rowena Patton of Asheville, NC for serving over 253 local heroes, providing over $366,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 250 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialists The McKinnies Team Give Back to Over 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors The McKinnies Team of South Bend, IN for serving 126 local heroes, providing over $131,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
SitePoint Relaunches SitePoint.com
SitePoint, one of the world’s leading resources for Web developers, Designers and Entrepreneurs and an Alexa top 700 global website, is today proud to announce the re-launch of the SitePoint.com network. - August 03, 2016 - SitePoint
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Ronald W. Maestas with Times Square Appearance
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Professor Maestas' image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
School Hero Selected as a Trusted Partner of the Colorado League of Charter Schools
“The Colorado League of Charter Schools is excited to partner with School Hero as a way to help our member schools achieve their fundraising goals while at the same time providing a valuable offering to their local community,” said Tiffany Kallevik, Director of Member Business Services... - August 03, 2016 - School Hero
Allied Real Estate Schools Adds New Reverse Mortgage Specialist Designation to Product Catalog
Allied’s new senior demographic-specific designation allows professionals more opportunity for success in the real estate industry. - August 02, 2016 - Allied Business Schools