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CCB, Inc. Receives Safety Award
CCB, Inc. celebrated the receipt of a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) for their office, shop and yard at 65 Bradley Drive in Westbrook, Maine on Friday, June 19th. Pam Megathlin – Bureau of Labor Standards Director and Steve Greely- Maine Workplace Safety &... - June 24, 2015 - CCB, Inc
Social Spy App Gives Teachers and Parents New Way to Anonymously Monitor Social Talk on Twitter
Mokumax founder and Twitter fanatic offers sneaky way for parents, teachers, and anyone else interested in spying to anonymously monitor Twitter users without the user ever knowing. Teachers, parents, spouses, and sports fans will love the simplicity of this Twitter enhancement. No Twitter account is required to create your own custom list of Twitter users and tweets. Everything is anonymous so there is no need to sign up for Twitter. - June 23, 2015 - Mokumax, LLC
Kenneth Gayten, Author of "Give Me Strength," to Discuss Strategies for Resilience and Excellence
Expert helps individuals work through chaos and create simple systems for resolution. - June 23, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Mack Loves Colors for iPad and iPhone Available on the App Store
Survey shows parents want educational apps that are engaging and safe - new kids’ app developer answers the challenge. - June 22, 2015 - Learn with Mack
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Aston Technical Consulting Services, LLC
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 21, 2015 - PECB
Sterling Placement Record in 2015, GIM Has Cemented Its Places Top 20 B-Schools of the Country
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) celebrated its entry into the "Big 20" of Indian B-Schools, by breaking all previous placement records. Voted among the Top 20 B-schools in every credible ranking in the country, GIM achieved a 100% placement well before the end of the placement season. - June 20, 2015 - Goa Institute of Management
Ambit Technology’s Solar Powered Classrooms to Ensure Clean, Connected and Sustainable e-Learning for the Future
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most abundant... - June 20, 2015 - African Education Week
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Business Operations Support Services, LLC (B.O.S.S)
"Therefore, teaming up with B.O.S.S. to provide training courses is an exciting development for our company and we are determined to make a renewed and positive contribution; together we can build strong and values-based society that will benefit this and future generation,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 20, 2015 - PECB
Capita Conferences' Pupil Deprivation Grant Conference Announced - 28 September, Cardiff
Attend to hear from expert speakers on best practice and innovation in applying the Pupil Deprivation Grant. - June 19, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
Family Owned Local Bakery Works with Troubled Youth
Imagicakes Cake Designers, a minority owned and operated custom cake bakery is ramping up to begin its comprehensive programs to serve the at-risk youth of Philadelphia. - June 18, 2015 - Imagicakes Cake Designers
EDTRIN’s Australia House Event Woos UK-Based Learning Producers
At an event which attracted some 35 of the UK’s top suppliers of online-delivered learning content, held in June at the Australian High Commission in The Strand, London, Graeme Coomber, CEO of EDTRIN Group Ltd (NSX: ETG) explained his organisation’s aim of managing a lifetime of... - June 18, 2015 - EDTRIN
Perrino Interviewed on Arlington News Network’s “SustainableScoop”
Dr. Ralph Perrino was interviewed by Miriam Gennari on Arlington Weekly News’ “SustainableScoop” on June 3. Dr. Perrino was queried on a wide range of issues in education. Among them were technological change and its impact on the tutoring process; the importance of recognizing... - June 18, 2015 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with GRC21 (Global Resource Connections)
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we have always welcomed partnership opportunities with such companies that are consistent with and appropriate to our mission,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 18, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Excelledia
“We are very excited for this agreement, and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership. I personally feel profoundly honored and exceedingly delighted to sign this agreement with Excelledia,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 18, 2015 - PECB
African EduWeek to Inspire Teachers and Educators in July: from Sex Education to School Finance to E-Learning and Maths
“Teachers and educators inspire and motivate learners and students on a daily basis. At African EduWeek we give teachers the opportunity to be inspired and gain new knowledge with free-to-attend educational training and development, with topics ranging from sex education, to school finance to... - June 18, 2015 - African Education Week
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Honoring a Young Renaissance Man
LEAP Foundation DC honored twelve year-old Kevin Thomas Akers as a recipient of one of its Foundation scholarships on Capitol Hill on June 15, 2015. - June 17, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Zonta Douglas County Awards Scholarship, Community Grants
Funded through its annual Trivia Event, Zonta Douglas County awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Madison Malsch of Castle View High School and grants to three community groups. - June 17, 2015 - Zonta Douglas County
The Ark Expand on Their Successful Childcare Facilities with New Forest School and Growing Space After School Club
SPACE out of school club is set in a 4-acres site of beautiful West Yorkshire countryside in the centre of the Calder Valley. - June 17, 2015 - The Ark Experience
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Chosen to Design and Install Six New ADA Accessible Playgrounds for Edmond Public Schools
Noah’s Park & Playground has been working with Edmond Public Schools to make more elementary schools ADA compliant by providing ADA accessible playground structures and accessible independent play equipment to six of the seventeen Edmond elementary schools in the summer of 2015. - June 16, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
One Million Words Donates to Help Children in Tibet at Senjimeiduo School
http://www.onemillionwords.org One Million Words Organization, an international non-profit organization setup to help children with literacy, has donated textbooks to orphaned children in Tibet so that they have the chance to get a solid education after a fire ravaged their classrooms and library in 2014. - June 15, 2015 - One Million Words Organization
African EduWeek Launches Exciting Video Inviting Educators to "Enter a World of Educational Knowledge"
The ninth annual SABC Education African EduWeek plans to once again address pertinent issues and urgent challenges in the education sector and more than 90 expert speakers will be on hand to address the more than 3500 teachers and education professionals who are expected at the Gallagher Convention Centre in July. - June 14, 2015 - African Education Week
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janet L. Mitchell
Janet L. Mitchell of Glendora, California, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. - June 12, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Revoluntary Multi-Sensory Teaching Tools for Bright, Frustrated Students
Empowering kids with skills and confidence! - June 12, 2015 - k6easy
Speedycourse.com Makes It Easy to Find Training Courses Online
With its simple, easy-to-use search engine, users simply need to type in a keyword to get results on what training courses are available for the type of skill that they want to learn or develop. - June 12, 2015 - SpeedyCourse.com
Capita Conferences Announce Their Key Stage 3 Conference – 22nd September 2015 – London
The Key Stage 3 Conference provides a unique opportunity to share innovative approaches to curriculum design and development and identify robust teaching and learning techniques which meet the academic and pastoral needs of students as they advance through key stage 3. Shining a spotlight on the... - June 12, 2015 - Capita Conferences
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
New African EduWeek Awards to Honour Most Inspiring Teachers and Educational Suppliers
The country’s leading teachers, suppliers, institutions and education professionals will be recognised and celebrated at the inaugural African EduWeek Awards that will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg on 1 July. - June 11, 2015 - African Education Week
Janet L. Mitchell Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has recognized Janet L. Mitchell for her accomplishments in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. Based on her achievements, she has been selected as Professional of the Year 2015. - June 10, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Tech Tutors Offers Technology Access for Citrus Heights Community
Community Technology Centers (CTCs) plays a vital role in bridging the digital divide in Citrus Heights with its new program. Community technology centers like Tech Tutors are one place where people can get low- or no-cost access to technology such as the Internet. - June 10, 2015 - Tech Tutors
Leading Kid Chore App Rebrands, Expands Parenting Resources
MyJobChart.com now one component of LeapSpring, an organization dedicated to energizing families and childhood development. - June 10, 2015 - Leap Spring
Innovators Inspiring Young People Share Success Stories at DML Conference
Trio Address Importance of Mentorship, Community Empowerment - June 10, 2015 - DML Research Hub
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Novation Conseils
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 10, 2015 - PECB
160,000 Teachers Served Through Online, on Demand Network for Educators Featured at Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) Meeting
Impact on 3.84 million school-aged children. - June 09, 2015 - Pragmatic Solutions, Inc.
CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company
Police Body-Worn Camera International Symposium - Las Vegas
The first international law enforcement body-worn camera symposium will be held in Las Vegas, NV from June 9-11, 2015 at The Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Created by the Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.'s Center for Excellence in Event Reconstruction, world-class attorneys, researchers, and law enforcement professionals will be presenting on privacy, policy, training, and evidence issues. - June 06, 2015 - Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc.
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Masar Center for Training and Development
“We believe our training courses perfectly complement Masar and this partnership will enable us to provide people in Bahrain a cost-effective way to invest in their professional careers,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 06, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with AdaptivIT
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 06, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Kinverg Learning Services ("Kinverg")
“We believe our training courses perfectly complement Kinverg Learning Services and this partnership will enable us to provide people in Pakistan a cost-effective way to invest in their professional careers,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - June 06, 2015 - PECB
AultCare Presents 40 Team Spirit Scholarship Awards to High School Seniors
Recognizing the spirit of the future through the importance of leadership, teamwork and academic excellence, AultCare is honoring 40 high school seniors with a $500 AultCare Team Spirit Award Scholarship. As AultCare celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, AultCare wanted to do something... - June 06, 2015 - AultCare
From Butte Publications, Inc, "It All Depends," Second Edition, and ASL Basics for Hearing Parents of Deaf Children Are Available at 20% Off for All of June
Every month, Butte Publications, Inc. features a new book. For the month of June, "It All Depends" is still offered at 20% off, in addition to a new title, ASL Basics for Hearing Parents of Deaf Children. It All Depends consists of five chapters: Communication Issues, Literacy... - June 06, 2015 - Butte Publications
Real-World Safety Event for Girls Heading to College in the Fall
Author, speaker and founder of Real College Knowledge, Kristin Borostyan, will provide a campus safety and awareness seminar formatted for female students attending college in the fall. - June 05, 2015 - Real College Knowledge
New Idox Whitepaper Examines University-Industry Collaboration
Idox’s published paper on the growing importance of university and business partnerships. - June 05, 2015 - IDOX
Healing Children Through Art at Free Arts Fun Day on June 6, 2015
Free Arts Los Angeles is pleased to announce Free Arts’ Fun Day 2015, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11am to 2pm at The Victorian Santa Monica, 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. This annual fundraising event helps Free Arts bring hope and empowerment to abused, neglected,... - June 04, 2015 - Free Arts Los Angeles
Help Available for Kids with Autism and SPD This Summer with a New 3rd Edition of the Popular and Easy to Use Resource, Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration
Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder are on the rise. What are parents to do to continue to help their children at home all summer? Good news - help has arrived just in time! The Third Edition of the longstanding and successful resource book, Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration, written by three knowledgeable and practiced Occupational Therapists; Ellen Yack, BSc, Med, OT & Paula Aquilla, BSc, OT & Shirley Sutton, BSc, OT, is available June 9th. - June 04, 2015 - Sensory Focus
Three Steps to Successful Public Playgrounds
"We have seen an increased interest to improve and when needed build brand new playgrounds at military bases, public facilities that support families and schools, going beyond the time tested teeter-tooter and metal swing I grew up with at school," said Sean Haynes, Founder and CEO of Lifecycle. - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services
Barbara R. Taber Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who June Biography of the Month
Farmingdale, N.Y. – Barbara R. Taber, of Suffolk, Virginia, has recently been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for June, 2015. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - June 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
SIIA Releases New Guide to the E-Rate 2.0
Resource provides education technology industry with program and market information to navigate the modernized E-Rate program. - June 04, 2015 - SIIA
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Hosts North Carolina Treasurer and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent
Community Leaders Energize the Local Youth and Business Community on Financial Literacy Training - June 04, 2015 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas