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Summer Reading with a Tech Twist: Arbordale Publishing Launches New Android App
Arbordale Publishing has just released their Fun eReader app on the Google Play store! But that's not all--they are also having a great summer reading sale and all eBooks are discounted for a limited time. - July 30, 2014 - Arbordale Publishing
Career Step’s Electronic Health Records Curriculum Earns Approval from the National Healthcareer Association
Career Step has earned approval on its electronic health records curriculum included in its Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR course from the National Healthcareer Association. - July 30, 2014 - CareerStep LLC
Forklift Certification Announces Successful New Website Launch
Forkliftcertification.com recently announced the successful launch of the company's all new web site design. - July 29, 2014 - ForkLiftCertification.com
Epicure Digital Introduces "MyPlate Smart Snacks" A-la-Carte Dry Erase Menu Boards for K12 Schools
With the implementation of the "Smart Snacks" legislation in schools, Epicure introduces its line of "MyPlate Smart Snacks" A-La-Carte dry erase menu boards to help school open the school year with a new healthier look of food served in schools. - July 29, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Enlightening Spiritual Events in McLean, Virginia
Center for Inner Resources Development- North America is delighted to announce Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha's 2014 Jnana Yajna to USA. Poojya Swamiji will be visiting USA from 27 August - 17 September, 2014 to deliver a series of discourses and workshops in the Washington Metro Area and Orange County in California. - July 29, 2014 - Center for Inner Resources Development - NA
DeBusk Publishes "Pharaohs and Phonics" in Time for Back to School
Georgia author and photographer, Jacqueline DeBusk, published her second educational Kindle book of its kind on July 21, 2014. Her latest book intended for English educators is titled "Pharaohs and Phonics: Biblical Word Lists by Sound," and offers over one hundred list of words from the Bible arranged by phonics and referencing specific Bible verses. - July 27, 2014 - Jackie DeBusk, Author and Photographer
SACAC Invites Admission Applications in Creative Documentary (Filmmaking)
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, New Delhi invites applications for admission in the post graduate diploma course in Creative Documentary (Filmmaking). The classes are scheduled to commence in November this year. Following a holistic method of assessment, the admission process... - July 27, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
SACAC Open for Admissions in Audio Engineering & Music Production
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, New Delhi invites applications for admission in post graduate diploma course in Audio Engineering and Music Production. The classes are scheduled to commence in August this year. - July 26, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Team USA Attains Three Gold Medals and One Silver Medal at the International Biology Olympiad
Every U.S. team member has medaled in the International Biology Competition since 2003, bringing home 38 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze medals. - July 26, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
New Company "Hipp" Places a Personal Touch on Early Childhood Education
An in-home teaching division that makes learning personal again with its featured services. - July 26, 2014 - Halls of Ivy Private Professional
BC Hoops Presents Walt “Clyde Frazier Basketball Camp" Sponsored by Coop’s Hoops Foundation July 25, 2014
The Walt “Clyde” Frazier Basketball Camp presented by BC Hoops is taking place at Baruch College, July 28th thru August 1st. The camp will provide boys and girls ages 7-17 with a structured basketball learning experience that encourages team participation and personal development. - July 25, 2014 - BC Hoops
Video-Tutorials.Net New Release of Inventor 2014, AutoCAD 2014 and SOLIDWORKS 2014 Training
Video-Tutorials.Net is proud to announce the full update of its video tutorial library with all SOLIDWORKS 2014, AutoDesk Inventor 2014, and AutoDesk AutoCAD 2014 materials. - July 25, 2014 - Video-Tutorials.Net
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Richard Deane Terrell with Special Times Square Appearance
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Time Series and Econometrics. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Professor Terrell’s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 1st, 2014. - July 24, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
SACAC Invites Applications for Admission in Creative Photography
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, New Delhi invites applications for admission in diploma course in Photography. The classes are scheduled to commence in August this year. The admissions will be made on the basis of an aptitude test followed by an interview. The diploma course on... - July 24, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
eFront Hosted Energy University Website Voted Top EU Sustainable Energy Learning Resource for 2014
Epignosis, leading global provider of e-learning solutions, is proud to announce that (eFront hosted) Energy University website was recently awarded 1st place in the Learning category at the European Union's Sustainable Energy Week annual conference. Energy University, which competed with 342... - July 24, 2014 - Epignosis LLC
Capita Announce Details of Their Academy Leaders Forum
Their Academy Leaders Forum is specifically designed for education leaders to build on the progress of the academies programme so far. - July 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their Curriculum and Assessment Review Wales Conference
Their Conference comes at a time of unprecedented change to the design and delivery of education in Wales. - July 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Students on Board to a Career in Engineering Courtesy of the Smallpeice Trust
Forty students aged 15 to 17 from schools across the UK, recently attended a 3D Printing Technology course from 14th to 17th July at the University of Warwick. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and WMG at the University of Warwick, and was financially supported by the The Institute of Advanced Study (University of Warwick), Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and Smallpeice Enterprises. - July 24, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Wake Education Partnership Receives John Rex Endowment Grant
Funds will help improve the Partnership’s communications and fund development efforts. - July 23, 2014 - Wake Education
MindMavericks,org: "Newly Discovered Brain Training Method Gets You to Think Like Einstein," Says LOCALCITY Magazine
“I blow people’s minds for a living,” says Elliot Laurence founder and director of Mindmavericks.org, a new mind advancement education business. LOCALCITY Magazine says: No, it’s not some kind of drug. Elliot has created unique, simple, fun brain training games that make... - July 23, 2014 - MindMavericks.org
ninthd Signed a Contract with UBL Omni for Fee Collection Across Pakistan
ninthd is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with UBL Omni to enable its trainees to submit their fees simply by visiting a nearest UBL Omni Dukaan. Now it will become a lot easier for trainees to pay regardless of their location and as per their convenience. - July 23, 2014 - ninthd
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
From 14th to 17st July, forty-nine teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient railway transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering and railway systems engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 23, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
CLA’s Pursuitery.com Hosts Free Hacker, App Maker, Dancing GIF Parties
Want to build an app, make a meme, hack the web or turn GIFs into music videos? Learn how through free “Maker Parties” on Pursuitery.com. Pursuitery is part of the Connected Learning Alliance, a network that brings together organizations, projects, initiatives and individuals working... - July 23, 2014 - DML Research Hub
HIOBS 50th Anniversary Celebration Unites Maine-Inspired Artists
The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Maine-based nonprofit educational organization, is celebrating its 50th year with an Anniversary Bash, a benefit dinner and art auction, on Friday, August 22 at Point Lookout Resort in Lincolnville, ME. Endorsed by renowned art critic and writer Carl Little, the auction will feature artwork from more than 30 notable artists with ties to Maine and HIOBS. HIOBS provides outdoor education programs for ages 14+ in Maine and Florida. - July 22, 2014 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
iGrad Places 2nd Among San Diego’s Fastest-Growing Companies
iGrad, the nation’s leading online financial literacy educator, placed second on the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. “We’re humbled to make this prestigious list of emerging growth companies,” says iGrad President Rob... - July 22, 2014 - iGrad
Jeff Bauer Announces Campaign Fundraiser
Jeff Bauer, candidate for the District One seat on the Seminole County Public School Board, has announced a major campaign fundraiser set for 7/23/2014 in Winter Park, Florida. - July 22, 2014 - Campaign of Jeff Bauer
Geoff Notkin, Host of TV's "STEM Journals," Celebrates Series' Two Telly Awards
Science celebrity Geoff Notkin will hit the road this week to film new episodes of "STEM Journals" with an added bounce in his step: the educational TV series, which Notkin hosts, was recently awarded two 2014 Tellys, honoring the very best in film and video production. Notkin has... - July 21, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Arkwright Engineering Scholars Enjoy Energy Challenge from the Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 9th June, educational charity The Smallpeice Trust partnered with The Arkwright Scholarships Trust and Cardiff University’s School of Engineering to give twenty-four teenagers from across the UK the unique opportunity to explore the practical world of electromechanical engineering. - July 21, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
African EduWeek Firmly Establishes the Place of Technology in the Classroom
“It is so worthwhile to come and see what is available in e-learning and classroom technology, it is the only way to move forward,” said Kennia Plaskitt, principal of the Willowmoore High School in Benoni during the SABC Education African EduWeek that took place in Johannesburg earlier this month. - July 21, 2014 - African Education Week
Colorado BioScience Association Recognizes Amgen Foundation’s $25,000 Investment in STEM Education in Colorado’s Classrooms
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is honored to announce the Amgen Foundation’s grant of $25,000 to the Colorado BioScience Institute (CBSI) in support of the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in Colorado’s science classrooms. The RET program is an intensive, 4 week, hands-on program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for 7th-12th grade teachers. - July 21, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Students Learn About Materials for Energy with the Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 10th July, forty teenagers from across the UK have been learning about the global energy situation and the work of materials scientists and engineers as they try to meet global energy demands whilst reducing carbon emissions. Sponsored and hosted by Loughborough University, this four... - July 19, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
New Free Course from Pharma Lessons
Pharma Lessons has launched a new and completely free GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training course. - July 19, 2014 - Pharma Lessons
TwinXL.com Provides Future College Freshman with the Ultimate Checklist
Just a little over a month away from college move in, TwinXL.com has you covered for move in day. - July 17, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Sharon Tower Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Tower of Columbus, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sharon Tower Ms. Tower has almost 20 years experience in the education field. She is the Dean of... - July 17, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Revolutionizing Top Tutoring for Elite Schools - Bridgepoint Tutors
The online learning platform, Bridgepoint, enables students to learn from elite Oxbridge teachers. Here are some successful cases who give tips to getting 11 top UK boarding school offers for 2014 entry. - July 17, 2014 - Bridgepoint Tutors
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Linda R. Moniz
Farmingdale, N.Y. – Linda R. Moniz, of Saugus, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Medical Education field. - July 16, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Ashok Dutt as a Professional of the Year
Dr. Ashok Dutt, of Hudson, Ohio, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry as a Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Geography and City Planning. - July 16, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Engineering Experience Energises Pupils with the Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 11th July, fifty students from across the UK enjoyed a unique Engineering Experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. Run in conjunction with the UK’s largest utility company, National Grid, this residential learning opportunity gave... - July 16, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers Use Supercomputing to Design Future Aircraft with the Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 10th July, twenty-four budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of designing future aircraft at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Faculty of Engineering and the... - July 16, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Typesafe and SpringPeople Partnership Brings Popular Scala Training to India
Typesafe, provider of the world's leading Reactive platform and the company behind Scala, Akka and Play Framework today announced it’s partnership with SpringPeople Software, a leader in high-end technology corporate training – making it possible for organisations and individuals in... - July 16, 2014 - SpringPeople Software Private Limited
Viewpoints Industry TV Shares Ways to Pay Student Loans Within 5 Years
Viewpoints Industry TV offers an upcoming segment regarding college loans and what students should do in order to decrease the payment time. - July 16, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
ADOMANI Adds Industry Expert Jim Reynolds to Its Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for ADOMANI, Inc. announced today the election of Jim Reynolds to its Board. Mr. Reynolds is a 13-year veteran in the school, commercial and transit bus industry, most recently serving as the President and CEO of A-Z Bus Sales of Colton, California. During his time with A-Z,... - July 14, 2014 - ADOMANI
New Book: "Angels Among Us: My Friend Has Asperger's Syndrome"
"Angels Among Us" is a new children's book to help other children understand their classmates that have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The story is based on Alan Espasandin's youngest son, a real life young boy, Caleb who has been diagnosed with mild Asperger's. The book is intended for young students to read or for educators and parents to share with their students and children in an effort to help them understand their classmates that have these disorders. - July 14, 2014 - Angels Among Us
Polyinnovations Rolls Out New Breakthrough Technolgy Software for Education and Learning Centers
Polyinnovation's Philosophy: In its purest form, “the goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” - John F Kennedy "The time and energy saved through efficient learning can then be spent on applying ones newly acquired knowledge for the betterment and enjoyment of life for all people." - Jeff Ausfeld (Founder) - July 13, 2014 - Polyinnovations
Free Virtual Minecraft Camp Launches July 14
A virtual Minecraft summer camp is being offered for free at Pursuitery.com. - July 13, 2014 - DML Research Hub
Students Aided in Their Understanding of Biomedical Engineering by The Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 10th July, twenty-four students from across the UK attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton. Sponsored by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and organised by The Smallpeice Trust, the four-day residential programme provided 15... - July 13, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Discover High Speed Communications with The Smallpeice Trust
From 7th to 9th July, twenty-eight teenagers from across the UK got to participate in an exciting new High Speed Communications course, which not only demonstrated the importance of this subject area but the ways in which it is helping our country to flourish and develop both economically and... - July 13, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
21st Century Literacy: New Initiative Makes Case That Learning to Code is for Everyone
With a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a team of researchers from MIT’s Media Lab, the University of California’s Digital Media and Learning Research Hub and Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society aim to engage more young people in computer programming by building on their interests in areas such as music, dance and sports. - July 12, 2014 - DML Research Hub
Students Learn About Renewable Energy with the Smallpeice Trust
A group of 14 and 15 year-olds from across the UK learned about renewable energy on a four day residential engineering course at Liverpool John Moores University supported by the Smallpeice Trust. - July 12, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Uhlitzer Student Advantage Assists Borrowers to Get the Benefits of Obama’s Loan Forgiveness Program
Student loan borrowers in the U.S can now get the benefits of amended Income Based Repayment (IBR) Plan known as ‘Pay as You Earn’ (PAYE). This program will help them reduce their monthly payments significantly. For this purpose, Uhlitzer Student Advantage can assist borrowers with detail information and guidance to apply for this program. - July 12, 2014 - Uhlitzer Student Advantage