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Edupoint’s GENESIS™ System Wins Alhambra Elementary School District Contract
Alhambra Elementary School District has awarded a contract for a web-based student information management system to Mesa, Arizona - based Edupoint Educational Systems. - April 01, 2009 - Edupoint Educational Systems
New Website Saves Writers from Their Monsters
New website Monster-Whisperer.com shows writers how to tackle the Monsters they will meet on the road to publication. - April 01, 2009 - The Monster Whisperer
Tolleson Union High School District Awards Contract to Edupoint Educational Systems
Tolleson Union High School District has awarded a contract for student information system management to Mesa, Arizona - based Edupoint Educational Systems. - March 28, 2009 - Edupoint Educational Systems
Student Management, Motivation Specialist to Write Teachers.Net Gazette Column
Award winning educator, author Rick Morris signs on to share innovative, easy to implement, creative teaching tips to help teachers manage and motivate their students - March 28, 2009 - Teachers.Net
Teachers.Net Gazette Adds Columnist: Parent Involvement Mega-Expert Dorothy Rich
Prolific writer, pioneer and lecturer in the field of parent involvement, Dorothy Rich will advise and support teachers to build better, more productive level of home and school collaboration - March 28, 2009 - Teachers.Net
College Workshops Help Teachers Handle Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome hosts college workshops designed to inspire and educate teachers on helping students with special needs. - March 28, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Learning to Sell in Tough Times Plenty of Opportunities for Small Business – if They Change Their Ways
This recession could just be the best thing to happen to Canadian small business owners, says one expert who has trained thousands of them. - March 27, 2009 - Bizlaunch
All India Free Scholarship Mock CAT
TestFunda.com announces an All-India Free scholarship mock CAT to be held on Sunday, 5th April 2009. - March 27, 2009 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd
Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni
The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 12th Annual Green and Gold Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. - March 26, 2009 - Wilberforce-GBC
MoneyTree's First Batch of Financial Geniuses Graduate
Now They're Financially Ready to Meet the Challenges of The Real World. - March 26, 2009 - MoneyTree
ReadyPortal Announces Change in Leadership
ReadyPortal announced today that Rajiv Chatterjee has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer beginning immediately. As the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rajiv has spearheaded ReadyPortal's significant growth over the last few years from a venture backed Silicon Valley... - March 25, 2009 - ReadyPortal.com
Case Study: Online Tutoring Helps Reinforce School Lessons
Inge of Vancouver, BC was faced with the prospect of her son, Max, being held back a grade because of his failing math grades. "This Fall, I realized that Max had missed a full year of math instruction due to scheduling conflicts the past year and was now failing." - March 23, 2009 - TutorJam
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at National Center for Academic Transformation Event
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the National Center for Academic Transformation’s (NCAT) Third Annual Redesign Alliance Conference March 22-24... - March 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Star Student Contests Announced for Top Students Looking for Internships and Recognition
Judging companies include Sun Microsystems, Classmates.com, San Jose Sharks, KLA Tencor, and GradeGuru. - March 22, 2009 - nuResume
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy is Keynote Speaker at Child Abuse Prevention Services LI Legislative Breakfast — Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse in Tough Economic Times
History has shown that when the economy is bad, children do not fare well. Almost 16,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were investigated on Long Island in 2008, with Nassau and Suffolk counties reporting an increase of 9% and 8% respectively. In spite of the strong link between the increase in reports of child abuse and neglect and a downturn in the economy, government, schools and the community all play a role in preventing child abuse and protecting children. - March 21, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at TechEd 2009
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the TechEd 2009 conference March 22-25 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, Calif. TechEd connects K-20... - March 20, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Distance No Barrier as Savvy Students Help Improve Software Skills in the UK
Two young entrepreneurs, based in opposite ends of the country, have launched an innovative way for people to gain new skills in a softening job market. - March 20, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Hands-on Science Learning Company Releases New Website for Science Educators and Students
A new website, www.LabPaq.com is launched by Hands-On Labs, Inc. (HOL). HOL produces LabPaqs®, academically aligned boxed collections of science laboratory materials for secondary and post secondary science lab courses. These materials allow online and on-campus students to safely and effectively perform course specific laboratory assignments, anytime and anywhere. - March 19, 2009 - Hands-On Labs, Inc. - LabPaq
Tampa Bay Business Journal Names RedVector as a 2009 Best Place to Work
Competition Honors Companies That Have Fostered Positive Work Environments - March 19, 2009 - RedVector
Full Order Book for UK Marketing Magician
Despite the recesion UK Marketing company, Stefan Drew Associates have full order books and are attracting business from 12,000 miles away - March 18, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
In The Economic Downturn, Working Parents Look For Affordable, Quality Childcare Options
Leading au pair agency launches a promotion to help families burdened with finding affordable childcare. AuPairCare introduces families to a live-in childcare solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many U.S. families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - March 17, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
After Making Waves in the United States and UK
After making waves in the UK and the United States, the leading online math tutorial provider, Whizz Education has launched their service in India. The maths learning portal, www.whizz.com, brings to the students, teachers and the parents, the most fun filled and interactive mode of imparting... - March 17, 2009 - Whizz Education
Tourette Syndrome and Other Disabilities in the Workplace: Know Your Rights
Informative webinar on March 18 from New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - March 15, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
MoneyTree Fast Track Workshops to be Held in Kuching, Sarawak
For the benefit of the parents and youths living in East Malaysia, MoneyTree, with its unique Financial Literacy program for youths, has decided to bring the program into Kuching, Sarawak. - March 15, 2009 - MoneyTree
Educators Embrace E-Textbooks for Collaborative Learning
In January 2009, Vital Source interactive e-textbook platform saw over a 600% increase over the same period in 2008 by student and faculty adoption. - March 14, 2009 - Ingram Digital
RedVector Announces New Client: BASF – The Chemical Company
RedVector Developing Online Campus and Custom Courses for BASF. - March 14, 2009 - RedVector
Author, Scholar Named E. Hervey Evans Distinguished Fellow at St. Andrews
St. Andrews Presbyterian College has named Dr. Philip Jenkins, author of The Next Christendom, the 2008-2009 E. Hervey Evans Distinguished Fellow for his years of scholarship in the areas of globalization and Christianity. In nearly 30 years at Pennsylvania State University, Jenkins has published more than 20 books and approximately 120 book chapters and referenced articles. - March 13, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
RedVector Partners with the University of Tennessee and Offers Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate Program
Program provides interactive, online courses dedicated to green building education and LEED AP exam preparation. - March 13, 2009 - RedVector
Lambda Research Corporation Delivers TracePro 5.0 Optomechanical Design Software
Lambda Research Corporation announces the release of TracePro® 5.0, the newest version of its leading optomechanical design software. TracePro 5.0 provides an all new interface for modeling optical sources. The user is now able to define and manage spectral data for each unique source and to... - March 11, 2009 - Lambda Research
StraighterLine Named 2009 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Finalist
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a company that combines award-winning technologies into a new service that provides highly-affordable, better-supported and a more flexible solution to fulfilling college general education requirements, has announced that it has been named a 2009 CODiE... - March 11, 2009 - StraighterLine
Hudson Opera House Hosts a Series of Transformative Writing Workshops
NYC & Hudson Valley-based writer and dancer, Dara Lurie, offers a series of 8, 2-hour writer's workshops entitled "Dialoguing with the Body; A Writer' Workshop in Motion." This new workshop-in-motion integrates breath and body awareness practice into the writer’s... - March 08, 2009 - Transformative Writing
Whole Brain Planet, LLC Releases It's Revolutionary and Life Enhancing Book "Whole Brain Power"
Whole Brain Power™ is the kind of book that only comes along once in a generation, a book that changes lives, a book that can change the planet. - March 08, 2009 - Whole Brain Planet, LLC
ReadyToManage Launches Webstore for HR and Employee Development Resources
Management and employee development just got easier and more affordable with www.ReadyToManage.com webstore with over 1,000 downloadable courses, assessments, HR tools and systems, business games, storyboards and elearning modules in soft skills topics. - March 08, 2009 - ReadyToManage Inc
Free Online IT Skills Training and Certification for Everyone (Including Free Learning Management)
Completely free online training, certification and learning management for IT Skills Training. ALISON announced today they have now made learner group management free for groups of learners wishing to undertake their Web-based IT-skills course ALISON ABC IT. The ALISON ABC IT is fast becoming one of the most popular global IT skills training certifications. - March 08, 2009 - ALISON
Get Energy - Get Pregnant the Sacred Art of Fertility and Pregnancy
Nurture New York in collaboration with Exhale Spa are proud to jointly host and sponsor the first ever audience with world renowned teacher and Taoist Master, speaking on the sensitive subjects of fertility, pregnancy and parenting. - March 06, 2009 - Nurture New York
Finding a Tutor or Homework Help Without Blowing Your Budget
Whether it’s Math, English, or SAT tutoring, parents and students are turning to a new website, www.TutorBrite.com, to find affordable private tutors - March 06, 2009 - TutorBrite
Scottish Heritage Award Recipients at St. Andrews
Three people who have contributed greatly to Scottish Heritage will be honored during the annual Scottish Heritage Awards Banquet hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Friday, March 20. Dr. Philip D. Smith Jr. will receive the Scottish Heritage Center Service Award while Betty Holmes and... - March 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
WARM2Kids Becomes Information Resource for Local Media
WARM2Kids is now offering expert written and approved youth development articles as a resource to local media in the communities served by WARM2Kids Learning Centers. It is the goal of WARM2Kids to engage and involve the local community, media and companies to impact the social and emotional growth of youth through this media outreach partnership. - March 06, 2009 - WARM2Kids, Inc.
Harvard Law School Goes Hip Hop
Harvard Law School ’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project (HHELP) will host a mini-music seminar. The seminar will take place on March 14, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It will be held at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 06, 2009 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
Rydell School to Launch in September: Employing Revolutionary Learning Techniques
New non-profit special education school launches on Long Island. - March 05, 2009 - Rydell School
One Night Only Exclusive Event
A one night only exclusive event/ auction is being held from 7pm on Friday the 6th March at the Ferreira gallery in Los Angeles. This will be a special fundraising event, with opportunity to view and purchase the unique elephant paintings as well as enjoy hor'd'oeurves, drinks and live entertainment. - March 04, 2009 - DCCT
New Video Explores the Neurochemistry of Relapse and Recovery
The reasons that people give up their compulsive use of drugs vary, but they almost always include survival. The video explains the role of memory bumps, the brain’s stop and go switches using an allergy as an analogy to explain substance abuse. - March 04, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.
Nightwatch Announces New eNewsletter
Organization discontinues print newsletter in favor of electronic version, as part of green initiative. - March 03, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program
FAFSA USA Advisory Services Assist College Applicants with Federal Student Aid Application Assistance
FAFSA USA.com is a professional advisory service designed to assist and guide students and their parents with completing the application process for federal student aid, which includes Grants, Loans, Scholarships and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. - March 01, 2009 - FAFSA USA
St. Andrews Welcomes Prospective Students to Open House
St. Andrews Presbyterian College will welcome prospective students and their families to the first Admissions Open House of the year on Saturday, March 14. Activity begins at 9 a.m. with registration and a brief meet-and-greet session with faculty members in the Morgan Jones Science Building. At... - March 01, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Partners with ExtendLogic to Publish iPhone Educational Games
The Critical Thinking Co.™(TCTC) — leading gifted and home educational publisher and winner of 12 awards for excellence in education, technology, and parenting in 2008 proudly announces a new strategic effort developing educational games for the Apple iPhone. ExtendLogic (EL), a Silicon... - March 01, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Scottish Heritage Symposium at St. Andrews
Five guest speakers – all experts in their fields of Scottish history, music, and lore – will headline the 2009 Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College on March 20-22 in Laurinburg. “Since its inception in 1989, the... - March 01, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
StraighterLine Announces March 19th Webinar Hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com/institution), a company that combines award-winning technologies into a new service that provides highly-affordable, better-supported and a more flexible solution to fulfilling college general education requirements, has announced that the company will be the... - February 27, 2009 - StraighterLine
Kids Cheer as Lawmakers Applaud New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Youth Spokesman says “The kids of New Jersey cannot speak for themselves” and encourages lawmakers not to forget the 28,000 NJ children with TS. - February 27, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Eduminder Meets with Senator John Kerry's Office - Senator John Kerry’s Office Offers to Assist Eduminder in Efforts to Help Schools
The Eduminder senior team members met with Senator John Kerry’s office and received information, guidance and promises of future assistance in securing possible federal support for Eduminder in its mission to provide primary and secondary schools solutions for the education of children. - February 26, 2009 - Eduminder