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Bright Start Releases Results from It's "International Student Success Program" (ISSP)
Bright Start shows dramatic improvements in student's GPA and behavior. - September 07, 2016 - Gary Surdam
EdTech Company Paperscorer Launches App to Auto-Grade Google Quizzes
In direct response to the massive adoption of Google for Education by US schools, Paperscorer Inc. today launched its Paperscorer app for Google Classroom. Paperscorer enables teachers to generate bubble sheets from Google forms, administer assessments in paper, auto-score assessments with mobile devices and import grades back to their Google accounts. - September 07, 2016 - Paperscorer Inc.
Summits Education Awarded $500,000 Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Build Teacher Training Center in Rural Haiti
Summits Education (www.summits.org) has received a grant of $500,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek Mich. to build a teacher training facility in Haiti's Central Plateau. With this grant, Summits Education will establish a permanent home outside of Mirebalais that will act as a... - September 07, 2016 - Summits Education
Free Computer Skills Training Offered to Job Seekers HIREDTexas Job Club Teaches Essential Computer Classes to Unemployed
HIREDTexas offers a variety of learning opportunities to improve job skills including free computer classes. The complete schedule and information about the weekly meetings can be found on the organization’s website (www.hiredtexas.org). - September 07, 2016 - HIREDTexas
Free Presentations and Classes Offered to Area Unemployed HIREDTexas Job Club Assists Job Seekers
HIREDTexas Job Club, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization established to assist Round Rock area job seekers, has announced the topics to be presented at their weekly meetings in September. The meetings are free for anyone currently in a job transition or contemplating making a change. Meetings are held at Grace Presbyterian Church located at 1705 Gattis School Road in Round Rock, TX 78664. - September 07, 2016 - HIREDTexas
Talented Learning Analyst John Leh to Clarify "Economics of LMS Replacement" in September Webinar
Independent consultant John Leh will help learning technology buyers put their LMS replacement plans on the fast track, as he examines costs/benefits of moving to a modern solution and outlines a path to software selection success. - September 06, 2016 - Talented Learning, LLC
Renaissance Life Therapies Offer Fifteen Courses Which Are Fully Accredited by the CPS Standards Agency, a Globally Recognised Professional Body
Studying with Renaissance Life Therapies Training Academy, allows you to learn while you earn. Their fully accredited online courses can be fitted around your work commitments as well as your home life commitments. You can now have 24 hour access to quality online education with full tutor support, 7 days a week and a lifetime access to the courses. - September 05, 2016 - Renaissance Life Therapies
New "Huge Little Book of Trump" Released by Celebrate Radio/Streetcats: Eye Popping Binge-Read, Up-to-Date Look, with Biography, Hundreds of Quotes, Campaign
The "Huge Little Book of Trump" is a comprehensive, up-to-date 470 page book for his friends and foes alike that sheds new light on his candidacy, has hundreds of Trump quotes and hundreds of quotes about Trump from the start of his candidacy to his Mexican trip, the 3 debates, October surprises and entire career. - September 04, 2016 - Streetcats Foundation
Successful Seminar on Stress Management by Pragyan International University
Pragyan International University (www.pragyanuniversity.edu.in) organised a successful Workshop and Seminar on Stress Management. - September 04, 2016 - Pragyan International University
The Pioneering Salsa Tanz Institute in Zurich Introduces Salsa Training Courses
Get introduced to the best Salsa Tanzschule offering unique Salsa Tanz training sessions. Joining targeted and comprehensive courses will inevitably help students master the art of performing Salsa. - September 04, 2016 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Classical Conversations® Passes 100,000-student Mark
Classical Conversations®’ student enrollment went over the 100,000-student milestone this week, making it one of the largest homeschooling organizations in the world. - September 04, 2016 - Classical Conversations Inc.
Outsourcing Company Mobilunity Launches Time Management Android App "Time Task"
The native Android app for convenient time tracking is now available for free download on Google Play. - September 04, 2016 - Mobilunity
One Hen and America SCORES Boston Unite to Expand Service-Learning for Under-Served Youth
One Hen, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of its flagship One Hen Academy program and related infrastructure by America SCORES Boston, a top Boston youth development organization and One Hen partner since 2012. The strategic combination of these two nonprofits is poised to create one of Boston’s most innovative and effective youth enrichment programs, uniquely positioned to serve the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of thousands of inner city youth. - September 04, 2016 - One Hen/America SCORES Boston
Boeing to Hosts Girls in Aviation Day in 2016
Women in Aviation Chapter Hosts Girls in Aviation Day in 2016 The Women With Wings Saint Louis Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) has announced that a free program is offered to local girls ages 11 to 17 years to introduce them to the possibilities available in a career in aviation. The day’s activities will take place at The Boeing Prologue Room from 1pm- 3pm on Saturday, September 24, 2016. - September 04, 2016 - Women in Aviation St Louis
Phoenix Comicon 2016 Brings in Record $64,000 for KNTR
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) received proceeds totaling $64,000 raised during Phoenix Comicon 2016. This is the seventh year the convention has supported KNTR and its literacy programs for disadvantaged children. - September 03, 2016 - Kids Need to Read
Tech4Learning Updates Pics4Learning Image Library for New Devices
Tech4Learning has rebuilt its popular Pics4Learning image library to better support student project work on new devices. The new interface makes it easier to find and save images for use in student projects on a wide range of devices, including handheld phones, tablets, and large screen... - September 03, 2016 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
School Supply Sponsorship Program to Benefit Louisiana Students Following Historic Flooding
In response to the historic flooding in Louisiana, Educational Products, Inc., the leader in prepackaged school supply programs, has initiated the Louisiana Flood Relief School Supply Sponsorship Program as part of a national effort to provide relief for the victims of flooding. EPI has teamed up with the Louisiana Association of United Ways to offer individuals the opportunity to sponsor $15 school supply packs. For every 5 packs purchased online, EPI will donate 1 pack to the relief effort. - September 03, 2016 - Educational Products, Inc.
Family Financial Product That Cures Entitlement Set to Launch on Labor Day
Zany parents of 12 uniquely-named children have discovered the cure to the current trend of entitlement. They call it The Moneypants Solution. It is a simple family financial strategy for leveraging the family money and resources to help motivate children to work, to care for themselves and their surroundings, to develop good habits, and to use money wisely. - September 02, 2016 - Rumble Productions, Inc.
ONKORE Brings Fantasy Gaming to America’s Favorite Reality Shows with Launch of Mobile App
Introducing an entirely new way to engage fans of TV shows, brands and live events with incentivized, social gameplay. - September 02, 2016 - Onkore
eQuiz Innovates on the Traditional Trivia Game App, Brings an Immersive and Sophisticated Experience
There's a new quiz game in town! eQuiz comes to the market by SilverMotion, a startup based out of New York. eQuiz brings heavy competition to the leaders in trivia games, with its sophisticated and rich gameplay not found the leading competitors. - September 02, 2016 - Silvermotion
For the Fourth Consecutive Year Tom Ferry - Your Coach Recognized as One of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Tom Ferry – Your Coach ranks no. 2,088 on the 2016 Inc. 5000 List with a three-year growth of 178%. - September 02, 2016 - Tom Ferry International
Vesper Atelier Celebrates Ten Years of Sculpture
Vesper Atelier is Minnesota's leader in ecological-based sculpture and invites the public to observe a bronze pour on Monday, September 24, 6-9pm, at the Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave. NE, Minneapolis. - September 02, 2016 - Vesper Atelier
Constantior Awarded Training Contract by Bristol City Council
Constantior is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a training contract by Bristol City Council to provide two new leading edge training programmes. They are: Policy and Strategy Development Aimed at Senior Public Health Consultants, Service Managers and Strategy Heads it will focus on best... - September 02, 2016 - Constantior
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Pocket Nurse® to Acquire Eriter Creations, Inc., Makers of SimLeggings™
Medical simulation company to manufacture and distribute simulation solutions for bariatric scenarios. - September 01, 2016 - Pocket Nurse
Da Vinci Press Announces Geologist-Author of "Tweeting Da Vinci" Ann C. Pizzorusso to Speak at Society of Italian Geologists Conference in Naples, Italy
Geologist and author of "Tweeting da Vinci," Ann C. Pizzorusso will speak at the Society of Italian Geologists conference in Naples, Italy on September 9, 2016. The congress, which will be held from September 6-10, 2016 will bring together over 800 geologists from all over the... - September 01, 2016 - Da Vinci Press
ACLS Certification Institute Offers Group Discounts for Its Accredited Online Curriculum
ACLS Certification Institute offers group discounts for those training at least five individuals for ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. - September 01, 2016 - ACLS Certification Institute
Lanika Solutions Announces Partnership with MultiMechanics
Lanika Solutions to Distribute MultiMech CAE Software in India - September 01, 2016 - Lanika Solutions Private Limited
Thriving Brain Foundation Presents Event to Help Children with Auditory Processing Disorder
Leading experts gather to share information on how to assess, diagnose, remediate and accommodate auditory processing disorder. - September 01, 2016 - Thriving Brain Foundation
Inner Engineering Total: Technologies for Wellbeing Offered in Dayton September 15-18, 2016
Inner Engineering is designed by Sadhguru, a yogi, visionary and one of the foremost authorities on yoga. The program offers an ancient yogic practice, Shambhavi Mahamudra. Inner Engineering gives you the opportunity to intellectually explore the basics of life using methods from the yogic sciences. The course imparts practical wisdom and powerful yogic practices to manage your body, mind, emotions and the fundamental life energy within. This 4-day program is CME & CE accredited. - August 31, 2016 - Isha Foundation.org
Tutoring Chicago Announces Third Location and Expanded Volunteer Recruitment Efforts to Support Continued Growth
Near-west side tutoring site will be open in time for the 2016-17 school year; will accommodate 120 economically disadvantaged students. - August 31, 2016 - Tutoring Chicago
Career Step Named to the Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Companies Nationwide
Career Step is pleased to announce that it has been included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest growing, private companies in the nation, for the eighth time in the company’s history. - August 31, 2016 - Career Step
OVEC Announces New Executive Director; Keating Retiring After 24 Years with Citizen Group
After 24 years with the organization, nine of them at the helm, Janet Keating, executive director of OVEC, is retiring. The grassroots group OVEC, or the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, began in 1987 and is based in Huntington, W.Va. Keating is a native of Huntington and grew up just blocks... - August 31, 2016 - OVEC
Pragyan International University Confers the "Ved Ratna" Award to Swami Vishokananda Bharti
Swami Vishokananda Bharti Ji Maharaj is awarded the "Ved Ratna" award for his valuable contribution to the promotion and propagation of Vedic Wisdom, Spiritual Knowledge and Social Welfare throughout the length and breadth of our country. - August 31, 2016 - Pragyan International University
Celesq® Announces September CLE: Legal Ethics; Cybersecurity, Data Security, Privacy; Employment Law, Mediation; Securities Law, Regulation, White Collar
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for September 2016: Ethics of Witness Preparation: Best Practices for All Attorneys (2641) Live web cast: September 28, 2016 (12:00 noon ET) For all attorneys who may be involved in witness preparation, Steve Bennett, Park... - August 30, 2016 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Lutheran Services in America and the Annie E. Casey Foundation Bring Together Key Leaders to Improve Child Well-being Programs in the United States
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) to bring together key leaders serving children, youth, and families to participate in AECF’s preeminent Results-Based Leadership Institute (RBLI). This collective work is made... - August 29, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A with Colvard Learning's Innovative Founder Dr. Michael Colvard Slated for 8/30/16: Leveling the Literacy Playing Field with Fun Phonics
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., the award-winning eye surgeon and inventor, Michael Colvard, M.D., via Reddit's "Ask Me Anything" page, will answer online questions about his innovative Colvard Learning Literacy programs which take children through a system of phonics and high-tech interactive learning that he hopes will level the playing field for disadvantaged children, as well as help any child crack the code for reading English. - August 29, 2016 - Colvard Learning
Santander, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ABN AMRO Bank, NIBC Bank Will Meet in London This November to Discuss the Future of Project Finance in Oil and Gas Sector
SMi Group reports: The 3rd annual Project Financing in Oil and Gas conference will be returning to London on 21 – 22 November 2016. - August 28, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Cocktails for a Cause … Designing the Future
Supporting Women’s Empowerment Programs - August 28, 2016 - Melissa Tenzer
North Florida’s Largest Volleyball Organization to Participate in Nationwide Promotion
Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association opens it doors this Saturday to volleyball enthusiasts for USA Volleyball’s “Open Court.” - August 27, 2016 - Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association
Crowdfunding Campaign Helps Low Income Students Have a Chance to Excel in Math
GraphLock is developing a game changing app to save students and parents the cost and hassle of carrying a calculator while preserving testing integrity. - August 27, 2016 - Graphlock, Inc
Stanbridge College Presented the 2016 CAPPS Gold Award for Excellence in Community Service
Stanbridge College was honored to receive the 2016 Gold Award for Excellence in Community Service. The acceptance of the award highlights Stanbridge College's continued commitment to creating an educational experience not only in the classroom but also through a platform for students and staff to... - August 27, 2016 - Stanbridge University
K12USA.com Launches Knowledge Base, a Searchable Web Portal for Up-to-the-Minute Help and Support
Famous for Its Extraordinary Tech Support and Immediate Access to Live Humans, K12USA Now Gives Customers a Fast and Easy New Way to Get Answers to Their Burning Questions - August 27, 2016 - K12USA.com
Turkish Aerospace Industries to Join Key Industry Leaders at Military Flight Training 2016
SMi reports (25.08.2016, London, UK): Leading Turkish defence aerospace manufacturer joins Military Flight Training 2016 this Autumn. - August 27, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Rainforest Educator, John Easterling, Kicks Off 6th Annual Association of Natural Health Conference in Douglasville, Ga on October 13 (Full Conference October 13-15)
Achieving Balance and Restoring Health. The Association of Natural Health will be presenting dynamic natural health leaders October 13 - 15 at the Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street, Douglasville, GA October 13 - 15, 2016. Keynote presentations include: Rainforest Botanicals for Radiant Health, Healing the Gut, Mastering Metabolic Chaos, Methylation's Role in Neurological Health, Neurotransmitters: The Foundation of Our Biochemistry, Art is a Path to Wellness. - August 26, 2016 - Association of Natural Health
Wenzel America’s Andy Woodward Promoted to Group Marketing Director
Andy Woodward, President of Wenzel America has been promoted to the position of Wenzel Group Marketing Director. As President of Wenzel America for six years and Managing Director for Wenzel U.K. for the previous eight years, Mr. Woodward has consistently proven his managerial and engineering... - August 26, 2016 - Wenzel America
Buckley King Named to Best Lawyers® in America
Buckley King Attorneys Again Named to Best Lawyers® in America. - August 26, 2016 - Buckley King
Parishta Inc. Joins Pearson VUE Network to Offer Accessible and Secure Certification Testing
Parishta Inc. has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing (CBT) business of Pearson, to test candidates pursuing key industry certifications from leading IT programs, such as Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, HP, LPI, Oracle and VMware. Pearson VUE believes testing and certification is... - August 26, 2016 - Parishta Inc.
Project Risk Management and Managing Complex PPP Infrastructure Projects Explored at SMi’s Benelux Infrastructure Forum
In its 15th successive year, the Benelux Infrastructure Forum returns to Amsterdam on 23-24 November 2016. - August 26, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Art of Success Seminar at Jaipur
Chanakya IAS Academy, Jaipur Branch, organized AK Mishra’s Art of Success Seminar at Maharana Pratap Auditorium in Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Vidyashram School, JLN Marg, Jaipur, on 21st August 2016. The eminent motivational speaker AK Mishra was the chief speaker of this seminar. Addressing the... - August 26, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success