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Talented Learning Kicks Off Summer Webinar Series with Learning Tech Innovators
Industry analyst John Leh to lead four new live and recorded online events -- all focused on helping learning professionals create business value by leveraging modern training technology. - May 18, 2017 - Talented Learning, LLC
Mubakkir Arabic Early Reading Assessment to be Released in September
Developed in partnership with the Arab Thought Foundation, Mubakkir Arabic Early Reading Assessment measures literacy development of native and non-native speakers in grades pre-K thru 3. The test can be used for formative assessment and progress monitoring. It will be released September 2017. - May 18, 2017 - Diglossia LLC
Estonia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Macedonia Armed Forces Provides Updates on UAV Capabilities
SMi reports: Central & Eastern European Armed Forces will gather at SMi’s UAV Technology conference to discuss the doctrine, procurement strategies, training and technologies to maximise operational deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles. - May 18, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Preply: 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Regardless of the profession you choose, becoming a successful freelancer takes some preparation and knowledge. Here are ten tips from Preply, a marketplace for tutoring, to help you on the way to your dream job. - May 17, 2017 - Preply
Stargazers App Aims to Revolutionize Amateur Astronomy
Stargazers App is the first mobile App which allows everyone to control Stargazers.Space telescopes from their own tablet, then take and share live pictures of space with just a few touches on a screen. - May 17, 2017 - Stargazers.Space
Skilled Motorcycle Riders Association Promotes Motorcycle Safety Through Training and Raises Funds for Motorcops for Kids; Benefitting Shriner's Hospitals for Children
The North Texas Motorcycle Challenge is a Rodeo and Skills Training event on September 28th – 30th, 2017 at the Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney in Collin County, Texas. - May 17, 2017 - Skilled Motorcycle Riders Association
Internet Polyglot Steve Kaufmann Reaches 100,000 YouTube Subscribers
"The Godfather” of the internet language learning community is learning his 17th language. - May 17, 2017 - LingQ
Goldfish Swim School Announces International Expansion Plans
Two former Tim Horton’s executives set to break ground on first franchise location in Canada. - May 17, 2017 - Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
Discovering Courage in the Midst of Change
Dress for Success Mercer County holds 2nd annual Women’s Empowerment Breakfast. - May 17, 2017 - Melissa Tenzer
Medicare Supplement Association Posts Medigap Conference Videos
Sessions recorded at the National Medicare Supplement insurance sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - May 17, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Mimo Ranks #118 in the Financial Times 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe
The Financial Times has named Mimo, the innovative food and travel company, as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe. Mimo has placed #118 on this prestigious list of 1000 companies with skyrocketing revenues. - May 17, 2017 - Mimo
A New Approach to Fix the Budget Crisis
A recently formed not-for-profit organization, whose motto is Let's Fix Illinois, has announced an innovative Jobs Plan. Founder and President, Bjarne Jensen, stated, "Our Jobs Plan will end the budget and pension crisis with a new approach to the problem." Let’s Fix Illinois... - May 16, 2017 - onlineUSdegrees, Inc
Friealtor Agents Win "Race to Zero" – Closing the DC Metro Area’s First Commission-Free Real Estate Sale
Friealtor is a DC Area-Based Online Service That Connects Property Buyers and Sellers with Real Estate Agents Willing to Work for Zero Commission. - May 16, 2017 - Friealtor
Wittenberg University Admissions Underway for August 2017 Master of Science in Analytics Cohort
Wittenberg University is currently accepting applications and enrolling students in its upcoming August Master of Science in Analytics cohort. Geared toward developing data-savvy problem solvers, this 12-month program provides students with deep analytical skills. It also provides a thorough... - May 16, 2017 - Wittenberg University
Yoga Media Group Goes Upside-Down on Instagram for Mental Health Awareness Month
In a New Social Media Challenge, Participants are Invited to Post Photos and Videos that Speak Out Against Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders. - May 16, 2017 - Yoga Lifestyles
University of Kentucky Expands Financial Wellness with iGrad Exploratory Center
University of Kentucky's state-of-the-art Student Financial Wellness Center launches a new iGrad Exploratory Center where the interactive iGrad Financial Literacy Platform will be accessible to all students. - May 16, 2017 - iGrad
D&D Bicycles Joins MiSCA to Get More Kids on Bikes
The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) is pleased to announce D&D Bicycles as their Pro Sponsor. This top-level, multi-year sponsorship includes the renaming of the series to the D&D Bicycles MiSCA Race Series. The support of D&D Bicycles is crucial in supporting MiSCA's... - May 16, 2017 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
Student Test Scores Stall: One Man’s Plan for Re-Engaging Kids Through Play
Microduino creator kits are best known for their magnetic, snap-together modules called mCookies that are programmed to operate with open-source, Arduino based code. The color-coded blocks, each with a specific function, make creating dynamic projects ultra simple, as well as providing an easy-to-understand method of learning electronics and software coding. - May 15, 2017 - Microduino Inc
Youth for Human Rights International: 14th Annual World Education Tour Grand Finale on Capitol Hill
Outstanding Youth for Human Rights International volunteers and national advocates were honored with Presidential Volunteer Service Awards in a Capitol Hill ceremony marking the finale of Youth for Human Rights International's 14th annual World Education Tour. Ambassador Don Bliss, President of... - May 15, 2017 - Church of Scientology National Affairs Office
Unelma Platforms Launches Nepal's First File Sharing and Cloud Storage Platform: UnelmaCloud.com
UnelmaCloud is one of the first file sharing and cloud storage platform developed in Chitwan, Nepal. It allows users to share files across multiple devices from anywhere on the Internet. UnelmaCloud surpasses current industry leaders in file sharing and cloud storage solution. UnelmaCloud comes... - May 15, 2017 - Unelma Platforms
Edtech Publisher Colvard Learning Offers Free Early-Literacy Apps to Utah Schools
The California-based edtech publisher Colvard Learning (CL) is offering its early literacy software programs—Pup’s Quest for Phonics® and Professor Pup’s Phoneme Farm®—to any Utah school wishing to try out CL apps through the end of this year. "We are very... - May 15, 2017 - Colvard Learning
Attorney Brent M. Buckley Invited to Present at Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Program
Brent M. Buckley, Managing Partner of the law firm of Buckley King, has been invited to present on Legal and Liability Issues and Roles at the CMBA's upcoming risk management program. - May 14, 2017 - Buckley King
Heart of the Fight Wins Nautilus Silver Medal
Dr. Bob Wright (CEO of the Wright Foundation and Co-founder and Professor of Transformational Leadership for the Wright Graduate University) and Dr. Judith Wright (President of the Wright Foundation and Co-founder, Chief Academic Officer, and Professor of Transformational Coaching for the Wright... - May 14, 2017 - Wright Foundation
Alliant Educational Foundation Names Valin Brown Chief Executive Officer
Nonprofit Veteran to Lead Foundation’s New Impact Efforts - May 13, 2017 - Alliant Educational Foundation
Places4Students.com Partners with Slippery Rock Student Government Association to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions
Slippery Rock Student Government Association has partnered with Places4Students.com, the company specializing in providing academic institutions with off-campus housing solutions. - May 13, 2017 - Places4Students
Highly Prized Leadership Skills Celebrated by Polished Professionals
2016 Toastmasters impromptu speaking champion, Pearl Matibe to be keynote speaker on May 13, 2017. - May 12, 2017 - Advocates for Progress
South Jersey Kung Fu, Tai Chi & Qigong School; the Instructor Has Written 2 New Books About Beneficial Effects of the Classes
Classical forms are taught not short, made up forms for amusement or profit. Techniques are explained in terms of Chinese medicine and also scientific trials are given to prove their effectiveness, as evidenced in the new books. - May 12, 2017 - South Jersey Kung Fu Tai Chi and Qigong School
More Children “Moved” to Develop Skills with Timocco Thanks to NewSchools Venture Fund
Timocco will broaden the ability to reach more children throughout the United States and improve their platform and offerings for education through support from NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF). - May 12, 2017 - Timocco Inc.
The Publications Office of the European Union Awards a Major Project to Jouve and Skrivanek
Jouve and Skrivanek win a new tender from the Publications Office of the European Union (http://publications.europa.eu) and will oversee the implementation of infrastructure for processing notices published in the Supplement to the Official Journal. - May 12, 2017 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Agenda Released for Air Missile Defence Technology 2017
Air Missile Defence Technology 2017 to feature senior military representatives from V4 nations, US Army PEO Missiles & Space, and key industry experts. - May 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Raja Maharajh, Esq. Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors
Pratt & Whitney VP and General Counsel elected to Board of Directors for White Plains, NY nonprofit Pro Bono Partnership. - May 12, 2017 - Pro Bono Partnership
IPC Global Announces Sponsorship of Qlik Qonnections
Qlik partners and customers from around the world gather at Qonnections 2017 to share best practices for sales and support of Qlik platform. IPC Global leadership Mark Meersman, Steffan Holmquist, Chris Pickett, and Alan McLaughlin will be onsite to meet and engage existing and potential customers. Furthermore, over 20 IPC consultants with Qlik and AWS experience will be attending the conference and hosting attendees at their booth. - May 11, 2017 - IPC Global
Autism Treatment Centre in Mississauga Provides In-Home ABA/IBI Therapy
Sky Is The Limit Autism Services, a leading Mississauga Autism Treatment Service, has launched a new service called "In-Home therapy." The new service allows clients to be treated in the comfort of their homes and receive ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) or IBI (Intensive Behavioral... - May 11, 2017 - Sky Is The Limit Autism Services
Civic Music Association Receives Grant from Phish Fans Funds to Support Young Musicians in Our Community
The Civic Music Association of Milwaukee (CMA) just received an $8,000 grant to help fund their music education and performance opportunities for young musicians in the greater Milwaukee area. The Mockingbird Foundation - a volunteer group of Phish fans, is delivering the initial funds for this... - May 11, 2017 - Civic Music Association of Milwaukee
Career Step Nationally Endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show Since 2015
Career Step is proud to announce that its career-focused online training has been endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show since 2015. - May 11, 2017 - Career Step
Meal Monsters - an Illustrated and Animated Recipe App for Kids
The Meal Monsters Kickstarter campaign launched May 8th 2017 and will run until June 6th 2017. The App is available in the App store for Free as they trial their first recipe. Meal Monsters is an illustrated and animated App for kids that combines recipes, games and storytelling to help kids make healthy food choices. - May 10, 2017 - Meal Monsters
HighScope Honors Early Childhood Education Professionals
Recipients include Perry Project Teacher, Education Technology CEO, and Education Reformer - May 10, 2017 - HighScope Education Research Foundation
Top Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Share Ways to Save
Top Medicare Supplement insurance agents featured on the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's online directory of Medigap agents share ways to save. - May 10, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Show 2017
Connecticut Concert Ballet is proud to present its 2017 Spring Show in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Choreographers are Artistic Directors Wendy Fish-Lawrence and David Lawrence along with Lorelei Chang and Christina Shortt. Two performances will be held at the state of the art Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike East, on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. - May 10, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Videonitch Announces Formal Partnership with LogicBay
Video Channel powers interactive learning for sales channel enablement. - May 09, 2017 - Videonitch
The Kids Book Company Publishes Conservation Focused Travel Adventure Book for Children Which Has Proven to Educate More Deeply Through a Unique Personalized Approach
Newly released personalized kids book, My Way Home inspires a love of travel, curiosity in our world and sense of achievement through discovery while learning about places and the endangered creatures within. - May 09, 2017 - The Kids Book Company
Dr. Joan Marques Named Dean of Woodbury University School of Business
Joan Marques, Ph.D., Ed.D., has been named Dean of the School, effective June 1 2017. Having served as Interim Dean since August 2016, Marques maintains a strong focus on cultivating and strengthening the Business School's innovative practices, and on AACSB re-accreditation during the next two years. Dr. Marques reports to Randy Stauffer, Senior VP of Academic Affairs. - May 08, 2017 - Woodbury University
Chairman Buck Mckeon Joins the Worldwide Speakers Group
The McKeon Group is excited to announce that Former House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon has become a Featured Speaker for the Worldwide Speakers Group. Chairman McKeon recently retired from the House of Representatives, after serving 22 years representing the constituents of... - May 08, 2017 - McKeon Group
Aceable Drivers Ed Partners with TrueCar
Aceable Drivers Ed Partners with TrueCar to help students and parents navigate the car buying process. - May 08, 2017 - Aceable
Teacher/ Rap Artist: Nate Whitsett Speaks on the Need to Reform Educational Strategies in Schools Teaching to the Hip Hop Generation
Nate Whitsett is a man on a mission to show school leaders how to motivate staff and students. The “Think A+ Tour” is designed to inspire success and make learning fun again “one district, one administrator, one teacher, and one student at a time. - May 08, 2017 - Think A+ Media Relations
Boys & Girls Speed & Agility Clinic Coming to Hilliard, Ohio
Local Youth Fitness Specialist Launches 1st Speed, Agility, Quickness Clinic in Hilliard - May 08, 2017 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
2nd Annual International Day of Yoga Celebrations in San Mateo on June 21st
Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) will be hosting San Mateo’s second annual International Day of Yoga on Wednesday, June 21st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Central Park. Last year's event drew over 250 participants and this year's celebration, sponsored by Nandi and Lululemon, will include free yoga classes for adults and children, kirtan and meditation. - May 07, 2017 - Nandi Yoga
Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in Captiva May 10-12
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) will be hosting the 33rd Annual Florida Literacy Conference next week at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. The conference will kick off with keynote speaker Barbara Oakley during the opening general session. Oakley, an engineering professor and... - May 07, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Jeet eSolutions Launches First Content Writing Training for Individuals
Jeet eSolutions is pleased to announce its first content writing training for individuals. Jeet eSolutions is a digital agency offering content writing, social media marketing, and content marketing services. It has also launched online training in niche specific writings such as blogging, email... - May 07, 2017 - Jeet eSolutions
Utah Center for Medical Innovation Shares Global Health Innovation Approach at the World Health Organization
Dr. John Langell and Dr. Bernhard Fassl, to speak at World Health Organization Medical Device Session in Geneva Switzerland on May 11th. Their talk on “Designing High Quality Global Health Technologies” will highlight the unique processes their team at the University of Utah have... - May 06, 2017 - CMI