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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janet L. Mitchell as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Janet L. Mitchell, of Glendora, California, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with PMDimension Consulting
“PECB has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and the ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - January 20, 2016 - PECB
SKILLSdox and Datawind Partner to Bring High Quality Online Educational Experiences to India
DataWind Inc. (TSX: DW), a leader in the delivery of Internet access in emerging markets, and SKILLSdox Inc., a provider of quality online education resources, have partnered to offer SKILLSdox’s online education marketplace, School of Skill, on select DataWind low cost, Internet-enabled tablets launching March 2016. - January 19, 2016 - betterU Canada
Professional New Zealand Sports Technology Crosses Over to NCAA Soccer
Division One college teams like the Stanford Cardinal and Akron Zips making the most of professional grade wearable sports technology. - January 19, 2016 - VX Sport
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon the 2016 Professional of the Year in Water Research/Inorganic Chemistry
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Water Research/Inorganic Chemistry. - January 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Regulatory Intellect
“We are very excited about this agreement, and we promise that we will provide you our full-time services and the best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - January 19, 2016 - PECB
JKBS Students to Participate in Tomorrow’s India Conference in Singapore
The conference will not only showcase India’s entrepreneurial strength but academic excellence as well. "Tomorrow’s India" will also include a visit to Singapore’s special platform for start-ups and young entrepreneurs - Action Community by Entrepreneurship. Cultural programs will make the event engaging and lively for all participants. - January 18, 2016 - JK Education Foundation
Earth Science Week 2016 Theme Announced: "Our Shared Geoheritage"
Earth Science Week 2016 learning resources and activities engage young people and others in exploring geoheritage throughout the Earth systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. - January 16, 2016 - American Geosciences Institute
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Trasys
“Every day, people across the world struggle to find solutions to their problems. So, it is increasingly important for us to continue encouraging and building partnerships all over the world. We are highly impressed with the work of Trasys, and that is why we have expressed our interest for this partnership. We believe that our common work will be a long-term successful journey by providing ISO training courses in Belgium,” said Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - January 15, 2016 - PECB
Tampa Bay Dale Carnegie Franchisee Ranked Best in the Training Business
Dale Carnegie Training® has recognized Rick J. Gallegos & Associates, Inc.’s outstanding professional performance for 2015 with the organization’s Millennium Club Award. The award was given at their Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. Recipients include franchises with the... - January 14, 2016 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Kids Need to Read Selects uKloo Game for READ Together National Program
Leading U.S. literacy nonprofit organization, Kids Need to Read (KNTR), and game company, uKloo Kids Inc. are working in partnership to add the uKloo Early Reader Treasure Hunt game to a new, national school program that helps children embrace a love of reading. The game incorporates physical activity with reading and problem solving. - January 14, 2016 - Kids Need to Read
V5 Systems Closes $7 Million Series A Financing
Foxlink Group leads Series A investment to expand US and international growth of V5 Systems. V5 Systems, Inc. (“V5”) (www.v5systems.us), a leader in innovating wireless, on edge, intelligent security and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) computing solutions announces that it has... - January 12, 2016 - V5 Systems
Mining for Mindfulness: Education Startup Brings the Power of Minecraft to Social Emotional Learning
Grokcraft, an education startup, uses Minecraft to help kids engage in playful social-emotional learning (SEL). "We believe that in free play, children & adults can learn mindfulness, empathy & other social skills.” SEL has core competencies children need to master. Staff members will not be doing therapy but partner with schools & agencies if requested to provide children with extracurricular activities to foster SEL. “We’re hoping people have so much fun they forget about the learning part.” - January 12, 2016 - Mike Langlois, LICSW
Sonoma Academy Makes the Switch to Solar - Sonoma County School Goes Green, Saves Money
Sonoma Academy has switched-on a 208 kW solar power project on the north edge of its campus. The electricity produced from this system is projected to save over $1,280,000 for the academy over the next 25 years allowing that money to flow directly back into education. - January 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
CUE Connect Allows Remote Participation in 2016 National Conference
CUE is excited to announce that educators unable to attend the 2016 National Conference to be held March 17-19 in Palm Springs, California may do so by attending CUE Connect. This first CUE Connect will be held at the Orange County Department of Education’s Conference Center, in Costa Mesa,... - January 12, 2016 - CUE
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s First Book in His ESOL Work Readiness Series Now Available on Amazon
The first books in the series are Workplace Basics with ESOL Exercises. There is an Instructor Book and a Student Book. - January 11, 2016 - DTR Inc.
The JNP Project's 2015 “Gift Giving Campaign of Inner-Awesome Superpowers” a Success
JNP is Donating Inner Awesome Self-Esteem Tools to Local 4th and 5th Graders to a National Character Maryland School of Education - January 10, 2016 - The JNP Project
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with SCOPO
“PECB has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and the ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - January 09, 2016 - PECB
CUE Will Present Screening of Underwater Dreams at 2016 National Conference
Panel Discussion with the Documentary’s Inspiration, teacher Allan Cameron following - January 08, 2016 - CUE
Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist
The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk
The Friday Institute Announces Spring 2016 MOOCs to Support Personalized Professional Learning for Educators
The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education has announced four new opportunities for free online educator professional development this Spring through their Massive Open Online Courses for Educators (MOOC-Ed) project. MOOC-Ed courses are... - January 08, 2016 - The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Butte Publications, Inc.’s January Title of the Month is "Building Skills for Success in the Fast-Paced Classroom: Optimizing Achievement for Students with Hearing Loss"
Butte Publications, Inc.’s Featured Title for January is "Building Skills for Success in the Fast-Paced Classroom: Optimizing Achievement for Students with Hearing Loss" by Karen L. Anderson and Kathleen A. Arnoldi. For the entire month, the featured title is 20% off when ordered on... - January 08, 2016 - Butte Publications
William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2016 Award for Poetry to Gray Jacobik
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2016 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik, who James Tate has called “a rare poet, one not to be missed,” and who is compared to Moore, Bishop and Wallace Stevens.” The award carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a new and selected collection titled, THE BANQUET, scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2016 by Poets’ Choice. - January 07, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg’s Upcoming Courses Include Entrepreneurship, Rock Music Genealogy
The courses start on Tuesday the week of January 18th and he will be teaching courses in three locations in Palm Beach County. - January 07, 2016 - DTR Inc.
Kids Need to Read Receives $6,000 from Cox Charities to Implement Read Together
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) announced today that it has received a $6,000 grant from Cox Charities to be used toward the READ Together program. READ Together partners with poorly funded schools located in low socioeconomic areas to encourage adult caregivers to read every day with their children. Kids Need to Read is one of 55 Phoenix area non-profits receiving $350,000 in funding this year from Cox Charities. - January 07, 2016 - Kids Need to Read
Leake & Watts Names Angela Ghiozzi as Assistant Executive Director of Early Childhood Services
Ghiozzi Joins as the Agency Continues Raising the Bar on Programs to Support Children Under the Age of 5 Years and Their Families; A Fateful Trip to Paris When She Was Seventeen Led Her to Pursue a Career in Special Education - January 07, 2016 - Rising Ground
Career Step Announces Acquisition of Code3 CME and Appoints Judson Smith as New Vice President of Continuing Education
Career Step is pleased to announce the acquisition of Code3 CME and the appointment of its founder Judson Smith as the new Vice President of Continuing Education. - January 07, 2016 - Career Step
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, Appoints Southeast Regional Manager
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has named Daniel Maaske to the position of Regional Sales Manager. Daniel’s responsibilities will include support of current SANS’ educational customers as well as new business development in the southeast region of the United States including... - January 06, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
VEX Robotics Students & Teachers Learn of the “Unlimited Creativity of Technology” at IEEE GLOBECOM 2015
STEM Students from San Diego’s Sweetwater Union High School District Experience the “Humanity of Science” at Premier International Communications Event - January 06, 2016 - IEEE Communications Society
Big Data is Crushing You, But PicoClusters Will Give You Footing
The data center company will exhibit new educational platforms Wednesday through Saturday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - January 06, 2016 - PicoCluster LLC
Allied Real Estate Schools Unveils New Mobile-Friendly Website
The updated website provides a more engaging user experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout. - January 05, 2016 - Allied Business Schools
Writers of the Future Ends 2015 with Best Year Ever
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future hits national best seller list, receives starred review and celebrates 75 years of Golden Pen Award all in 2015. - December 31, 2015 - Galaxy Press
The Grammar Diva's Books Support Better Grammar for the New Year
It is that time of year again when resolutions for the New Year abound: lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym more often, be kinder to your spouse or your kids—yet a study done by Match.com online dating shows that the two most important characteristics of a potential date are good teeth and good grammar. Speaking and writing contribute as much to a person's image as his or her physique and dental work. - December 30, 2015 - bigwords101
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon the 2016 Academic Trailblazer
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio has been honored as the 2016 Academic Trailblazer by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - December 30, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Lifetime Member, Karin L. Ciance, Has Been Named Bio of the Month of July 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Karin L. Ciance of Paxton, Massachusetts has been named Bio of the Month of July 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her accomplishments in the field of Medical Education. She has also been inducted into the America’s Hall of Fame. - December 25, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lifetime VIP Member, Janet L. Mitchell Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2016
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has recognized Janet L. Mitchell for her accomplishments in the field of English Composition and Linguistics as a Lifetime VIP. Based on her achievements, she has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2016. - December 25, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
School Admissions Conference: Establishing Fair and Effective Arrangements - Wednesday 27th January, Central London
Capita's well established School Admissions Conference provides delegates with the crucial tools and practical strategies to establish fair and effective arrangements for school admissions. At a time of increasing demand for school places it is essential you can adapt innovatively to the changing... - December 23, 2015 - Capita Conferences
The Trade Locker Announces the Creation of 3,090 Stock Message Boards
The Trade Locker: a free online community for day traders, swing traders and investors has just completed the creation of a stock message board for every ticker symbol on Nasdaq. - December 21, 2015 - The Trade Locker
SKILLSdox and Udemy Collaborate to "SKILL UP" India
SKILLSdox Inc., an Ottawa Canada-based company, and Udemy, a San Francisco-based company, entered into an agreement to help expand Udemy’s overall online education offering across India’s mass population. - December 21, 2015 - betterU Canada
PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement with Global Risq Consulting
“PECB has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and an ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Eric Lachapelle, CEO of PECB. - December 20, 2015 - PECB
Ed Tech Industry Network of SIIA Announces New Board of Directors
21 Directors to Guide Thought Leadership, Advocacy, Business Development and Market Intelligence for SIIA Education Members - December 19, 2015 - SIIA
Allied American University Exemplifies Holiday Spirit for a Great Cause
AAU employees organize a canned food drive competition to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. - December 17, 2015 - Allied Business Schools
ExpoMarketing Announces Women in Business Scholarship Winners
ExpoMarketing, itself a women-owned business, launched the scholarship program as part of the company’s ongoing effort to lessen the cost of education for women who demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional leadership qualities and involvement with community service. - December 17, 2015 - ExpoMarketing LLC
Rebecca Ann Froning Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rebecca Ann Froning of Springdale, Arkansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Rebecca Ann Froning Ms. Froning has over 30 years experience in... - December 16, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Co-Hosts Seventh Annual Home for Good Forum and Job Fair
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, and GREENHOOD hosted the Seventh Annual Home for Good Forum and Job Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Blackburn Conference Center. The purpose of the forum was to... - December 16, 2015 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Conference Proceedings 6th PRME Asia Forum
The 6th PRME Asia Forum was organized by Goa Institute of Management at Goa, India on 27-28 November, 2015. It was preceded by a one-day workshop on Teaching Responsible Management. The Forum was focussed on the theme of integrating Responsible Management Education into the curriculum of B-Schools. - December 16, 2015 - Goa Institute of Management
Abwab Training’s Christmas Offer
Festive offers are given for the benefit of people. So don’t neglect an offer if its sounds good to you. - December 16, 2015 - Abwab Training
Excellent Baron Chocolatier Announces Their Partnership with Bright Pink to Help Save Women's Lives from Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Excellent Baron Chocolatier is proud to announce their partnership with Bright Pink to help save women’s lives from Breast and Ovarian Cancer by empowering them to live proactively at a young age. Bright Pink strives to reach the 52 million women in the United States between the ages of 18... - December 14, 2015 - European Chocolate/Excellent Baron Chocolatier
Isyjean P. Korenek Accepted Into the Legacy Elite Program by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Isyjean P. Korenek, of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Korenek has been accepted into the Legacy Elite Program. - December 11, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who