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UH Ranked Among Top Institutions Delivering Online Psychology Curriculum
University Ranks 8th for Best Online Psychology Degree Program - April 02, 2015 - University of Houston
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist for Best K-12 Enterprise Solution
Truancy & Dropout Prevention System Earns Prestigious Education Industry Recognition RaaWee K12, an enterprise software development company focused on the needs of K12 Education, today announced that Truancy & Dropout Prevention System was named a finalist for the 2015 SIIA Education CODiE... - April 01, 2015 - RaaWee K12
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors E. Estella Cox
E. Estella Cox, of Redding, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Freelance Editing and Proofreading. - April 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Energy Saving Project from Engineering Adventures Reveals Electrons Have Evolved Into Primitive Lifeforms
Engineering Adventures are supporting Bristol Green Capital 2015 by encouraging children to save energy. Their latest cartoons presented new evidence that shows electrons have evolved into primitive lifeforms, with a surprising amount of artificial intelligence. - April 01, 2015 - Engineering Adventures
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Infura Consulting WLL
PECB International is happy to announce that it has signed a new partnership agreement with Infura Consulting WLL, to distribute PECB training courses in Bahrain. This agreement is a linkage to both forces making them commit to their clients by providing them with the best PECB International... - April 01, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with KCM Certifications Services
PECB International is proud to announce that it has signed a partnership agreement with KCM Certification Services, a company based in Malaysia, to distribute PECB professional training courses. This partnership is an exciting step for both companies which share similar views on the importance of... - April 01, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SAS Management, Inc.
PECB International is proud to announce that it has signed a new partnership agreement with SAS Management, Inc., to distribute PECB International training courses in Philippines. This partnership will ensure that the respective companies will give their contribution based in their expertise in... - April 01, 2015 - PECB
EasyCE, LLC Debuts Insurance Industry’s First Multi-Platform Continuing Education Tool
EasyCE, LLC announced the launch of the insurance industry’s first multi-platform continuing education tool for insurance professionals. EasyCE combined industry-leading technology including full-course audio on every course and downloadable apps for both Apple® and Android® mobile... - March 31, 2015 - EasyCE, LLC
Lead Intelligently Provides Coaching to Tomorrow's Leaders
Lead Intelligently is a new leadership coaching service with a specialty in helping Gen X and Gen Y leaders establish their leadership voice. Millennials are now the largest cohort in the U.S. workforce and increasingly assume leadership roles. They are looking for career support that's immediately relevant and accessible. - March 30, 2015 - Lead Intelligently
May 9-12-NYC: School of Visual Arts Launches 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Director Daniel Minahan and Animator Alex Kupershmidt to be Honored with Dusty Outstanding Alumni Awards; Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film & Video and BFA Animation programs at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announce the 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival will be held Saturday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in New York City. Full info: dusty.sva.edu - March 30, 2015 - Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Math Concentration Hosts Community Workshop to Educate Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Educators Are More Likely to Succeed Through Willingness of Change. - March 30, 2015 - Math Concentration
Global Online Tuition Market Opens Up to UK Tutors
A survey report by The Tutor Pages has revealed for the first time that UK-based tutors are successfully capturing the international online tuition market. - March 28, 2015 - The Tutor Pages
New Book for Autism Awareness Month by the Great Dr. Temple Grandin, Subject of the Emmy Award Winning HBO Biopic
A new resource book, by Dr. Temple Grandin, titled, TEMPLE TALKS...about Autism and Sensory Issues: The World's Leading Expert on Autism Shares Her Advice and Experiences is coming out on April 4 to help spread autism awareness. A quick and affordable reference guide, the book is drawn from Dr. Grandin’s lectures, and contains enlightening information for children and adults. - March 27, 2015 - Sensory Focus
Denver Summer Camp for Teens Delivers Fiction and Screenwriting
The only teen program of its kind in Colorado, Explorati Teen Writers Boot Camp encourages writers to work on their own stories and books. Explorati Teens bond through a highly social, supportive, and intensive learning environment taught by a UNC creative writing professor and former Hollywood filmmaker. Middle School Fiction, High School Fiction and a first-ever Screenwriting track will be offered from June 22 - July 9 at the Arapahoe Library in Englewood. - March 27, 2015 - Explorati Teens
Goa Institute of Management to Hold 21st Annual Convocation on March 28th, 2015
Dr. Hasit Joshipura, Managing Director, Glaxo SmithKline, to be the Chief Guest for the occasion. - March 27, 2015 - Goa Institute of Management
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Honored as First “Key to Success” Member and as a Global Industry Achiever
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who first “Key to Success” member and as a Global Industry Achiever for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - March 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
JK Business School Organises Govind Hari Singhania Memorial Lecture and Alumni Meet
JK Business School (JKBS) today organised a lecture in memory of its founder, Chairman, Shri Goviond Hari Singhania of the JK Group. The lecture was delivered at JKBS Campus in Gurgaon by Maj. Gen. DN Khurana, AVSM (Retired), a renowned luminary of corporate affairs and management... - March 26, 2015 - JK Education Foundation
New Live or On-Demand Online Courses Develop Human Resources and Technology Skills for Leaders in Business of Law
The business of law is changing every day, and the Association of Legal Administrators' (ALA) eLearning Center is designed to meet the needs of industry leaders in a flexible format to fit busy schedules. Online courses can be completed either live – with peer collaboration and networking opportunities – or on-demand, at the learner’s convenience. ALA has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Human Resources and Operations Management/IT subject areas. - March 24, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
New Language Training Platform, myTEFL Links Full Teaching Supply Chain to Ethical Causes
Experience language services provider powers online TEFL platform with a difference. - March 23, 2015 - myTEFL
Dr. Roxana Kerns of Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC Launches Medical Aesthetics Training. Medical Professionals Can Now Enhance Their Skills with Hands on Training.
Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa in NYC, Midtown Manhattan has expanded its practices to incorporate educational courses and Hands on Classes for Medical professionals under the direction of Dr. Roxana Kerns. Medical Aesthetics Training will provide educational classes in anatomy and physiology of Facial Aesthetics, Cosmetic Injection courses inclusive of Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, Dermal Fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse. Dr. Roxana Kerns is a BC Physician and Expert Injector. - March 22, 2015 - Orchid Aesthetics Medical Spa
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
Pupils Harness Wind Power with the Smallpeice Trust at Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Students from the West Yorkshire schools of Almondbury High, Castle Hall and Holmfirm High put their science, technology, engineering and maths skills to the test in a one-day Wind Turbine challenge supported by Tomorrow’s Engineers and delivered by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust. - March 20, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Pepperdine’s Coastal Run/Walk for Foster Youth Event Raises Funds for Los Angeles Foster Children
Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) will hold its 5th Annual Coastal Run/Walk for Foster Youth on Saturday, April 18, 2015 to raise funds for foster children and adolescents in the Los Angeles area. There’s something for the whole family at this... - March 20, 2015 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Medical Marijuana: The Future of Health Care
MedMJ Hosts Medical Marijuana Conference at Marijuana Investor Summit in Denver - March 19, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect
Dar el ilm School of Languges Chooses Afterschool.ae as Preferred Partner
Dar el-ilm now reaching parents through Afterschool.ae. - March 19, 2015 - AfterSchool.ae
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro as 2015 Professional of the Year
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, 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 Educational Programs. - March 18, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with the Helene Fuld College of Nursing in New York
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with the Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) to supply their students and faculty with specialized apparel. Through this cooperative effort, the Helene Fuld College of Nursing will work closely with... - March 17, 2015 - Performance Healthcare Products
Rajesh Patel Discusses How His Education at JKBS Helped Him Get a Dream Placement
The best thing about JKBS was the presence of camaraderie between batch mates, as well as teachers. Here, students not only acquire knowledge in different domains, but they also get a lot of opportunities to learn from people in the industry through knowledge sessions and extracurricular activities that are quite helpful. - March 16, 2015 - JK Education Foundation
Prof. Singhal of GIM Among the 28 Selected for the International Teachers Programme at CIEBS, China
Prof. Singhal is one of the 28 chosen faculty members across the globe, who were selected for ITP 2015. Her colleagues were faculty members from London Business School, University of Manchester, HEC Paris, Hanken school of Economics, Leeds University Business School, SDA Bocconi School of Management and CEIBS of course. - March 15, 2015 - Goa Institute of Management
CERTUS Management Consultants, LLC Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary
CERTUS Management Consultants, LLC, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based firm was founded in 2013 by Paul Singh & Atul Kalia, University of Michigan Ross School of Business MBA graduates 2007. - March 14, 2015 - CERTUS Management Consultants,LLC
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces School Age Child Care & Summer Camp Director
Jessica Rehfuss Joins The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - March 14, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
"Skill Up India" Free Online Education Portal Launched by Code for India Organization
Skill Up India (http://SkillUpIndia.org) aims to teach skill to youth throughout India via open courseware from top universities and Indian corporates easily accessible and free of cost. - March 13, 2015 - Code For India
Mentoring Organization Addresses the Opportunity Gaps Faced by Boys and Young Men at Critical Stages Throughout Their Lives – from Early Education to College and Career
The Atlanta based Youth Mentoring Organization, Dukes Foundation is inviting Corporations and Philanthropists to partner with them as they continue to addresses opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men. Businesses can reap direct benefit from a better equipped workforce. Providing good... - March 13, 2015 - DUKES FOUNDATION,INC
Education Technology Industry Network of SIIA Calls for 2015 Vision K-20 Survey Participants
Newly Launched 2015 Vision K-20 Survey measures classroom, school, campus, district and state progress toward achieving the ETIN-SIIA Vision for K-20 Education. - March 13, 2015 - SIIA
GIM Unveils Its Scholarship Schemes for 2015-17, More Than 50 Scholarships to be Won by Meritorious Applicants
Goa Institute of Management has announced its Academic Competence and Excellence Scholarship Scheme (ACCESS) for applicants to the batch 2015-17. Sum of Rs. 2.4 crore allotted as the scholarship fund. - March 13, 2015 - Goa Institute of Management
Robert Renteria, Corporate Kid Form Collaborative Partnership
Experts join forces to create strategic advocacy. - March 12, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Denver Seminary to Launch Extension Campus in West Texas
In August 2015, theological education will be available to busy adults in Amarillo and throughout West Texas. - March 12, 2015 - Denver Seminary
Ivy Exec and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Announce Winner of $25,000 MBA Scholarship
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) recently hosted a scholarship campaign exclusively with Ivy Exec, in which one Ivy Exec member would ultimately be awarded a $25,000 scholarship to study for their MBA in Shanghai. Out of the 55 qualified applicants for this prestigious award,... - March 12, 2015 - Ivy Exec
CEE and Tsinghua University in China Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young scholars and to propel them to pursue excellence and leadership in STEM. - March 12, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
StudyPad Launches “Splash Math SpringBoard,” a Contest to Motivate School Students to Practice More Math and Master Key Skills
US based Teachers in Grades K-5 Can Participate in First Ever Splash Math Contest Designed Such That Any Classroom Can Win Exciting Prizes. - March 11, 2015 - StudyPad Inc
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Frederick Ntum Lobati, M.D.
Frederick Ntum Lobati, of Columbia, Missouri, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare and Healthcare Education. - March 11, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gilbert Gordon is Professional of the Year in Analytical Chemistry
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a 2015 Professional of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Analytical Chemistry. - March 11, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Leading NGOs to Highlight Partnerships That Accelerate Change to Always Keep Girls in School at NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY
Successful interventions that lead to sustainable, scalable impact on girls' education often result from multi-organization partnerships. Representatives from Asante Africa Foundation, Small Projects Foundation & P&G will lead a discussion of the case study of P&G’s support for Always Keeping Girls in School through Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana Project in rural Kenya & Tanzania & Small Projects Foundation’s nation-wide Protecting Futures and Bright Futures Program in S. Africa. - March 11, 2015 - Asante Africa Foundation
Richard J. O’Brien Foundation Presents $25,000 to New Interdisciplinary School (NIS)
Foundation Awards Fourth Donation to Yaphank Early Childhood Learning Center for Developmentally Delayed and Typically Developing Children. - March 11, 2015 - New Interdisciplinary School
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
Disney Mickey’s Typing Adventure Launches Web Experience
Online Typing Program Starring Mickey Mouse and Friends Teaches Children to Touch-Type - March 09, 2015 - Individual Software
The Grauer School Advocates for a "Mean Girl-Free" World
The Grauer School’s Girl Rising Club will host a screening of Finding Kind on Sunday, March 22nd in The Grauer School’s Great Hall as part of The Grauer School’s ongoing Great Conversations Series. The film, Finding Kind, shines light on the cruelty of girl bullying and invites... - March 08, 2015 - The Grauer School
CommLab India Announces New Employee Incentives This Month
CommLab India goes beyond offering the usual incentives to raise employee morale and improve the overall performance of the company. Recently, the firm has decided to provide various new employee benefits including flexible working hours, five-day workweek, an indoor gym and provision of nutritionally balanced lunch, and employee study assistance. - March 07, 2015 - CommLab India
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Partner to Provide Complete Health Exams for the July 2015 Camp Summer Plus
The Issa Trust Foundation is honored to partner with USAid, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jamaica Diaspora to provide complete medical examinations for at-risk children. - March 07, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
Grant Opportunity Announcement: Arbordale Publishing Offers Children’s eBook Grant
Arbordale Publishing will award three schools in each U.S. state a Fun eReader site license valued at $1,000. Fun eReader is comprised of 120 eBooks with English and Spanish text, read-aloud audio in both languages, an educational For Creative Minds section, and access to all of Arbordale's teaching resources. - March 07, 2015 - Arbordale Publishing