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Crosswind Represents First Step for Author
Writing is a process and for Alan Bunn Memorial Chapbook winner Lisa Garber the publication of Crosswind is a baby-step in the direction of sharing a larger story. “Crosswind is a fictional piece with a fervent desire at its heart to spread the truth,” said the senior creative writing... - February 25, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Alumnus Returns to SA Writers’ Forum
Matthew Phelps, a former winner of the Alan Bunn Memorial Chapbook Award, will be the featured reader at the Fortner Writers’ Forum Thursday beginning at 8 p.m. in the Orange Main Lounge of St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Raised in southwestern Connecticut, Phelps spent a year working as a... - February 25, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Software Training Provider Mediaroots Launches New Range of Training DVDs and Appoints Douglas Stewart EDU as Its Exclusive Educational Distributor
Video training provider Mediaroots (www.mediaroots.co.uk) have announced the immediate availability of their new Video Training DVDs and are partnering with Douglas Stewart EDU as their exclusive Educational distributor. - February 25, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Home Study College Backs Global CD Launch for Diabetes Research
Home study college SkillsTrain are backing the global CD launch of one of their CIW Web Design students. - February 22, 2009 - SkillsTrain
SMARTHINKING Names Independent Sales Director
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that RegionExpert has been appointed as the partner for the company’s European representation. As an entrepreneur and leader in the field of educational... - February 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Interactive Ideas Appointed as a UK Distributor for Mediaroots
Interactive Ideas appointed as a UK distributor of Mediaroots' new software video training DVDs. Covering programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3, QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro and Poser. The distribution deal will see Mediaroots training go live on sites such as Amazon, Dabs and Play.com - February 21, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Dr. Bill Junkin Presents Lecture at St. Andrews Religion and Science Roundtable
Many people look to science to explain the causal effects at work in our universe. But even science can not explain everything about our universe such as what are termed “dark matter” and “dark energy” – two expressions that describe matter and energy in the universe... - February 21, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
BetterTrades Joins SANG A-Listers to Offer Conference Attendees Powerful Entrepreneurial Opportunity
BetterTrades™, the #1 stock market education company in North America, announced today that it is collaborating with SANG (Speakers & Authors Networking Group) for its second annual SANG conference, to be held February 23-25, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to BetterTrades veteran... - February 20, 2009 - BetterTrades
The Nightwatch Program Unveils New Website
Interactive website allows users to comment and request information quickly. - February 20, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program
Award-Winning Novelist Coming to SAPC Writers’ Forum
Award-winning novelist, poet and short story writer Ted Wojtasik will be the featured reader at the Fortner Writers’ Forum Thursday beginning at 8 p.m. in the Orange Main Lounge of St. Andrews Presbyterian College. “Ted Wojtasik is a breath of fresh air on the creative writing scene at... - February 19, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Western Team Wins Fourth Straight Regional Crown
On Sunday, St. Andrews Presbyterian College’s Western Equestrian Team captured its fourth consecutive regional championship – the regular-season title for western equestrians. The championship qualifies St. Andrews for the Semi Finals in Kentucky on March 20-22. St. Andrews will... - February 19, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
eduFire.com Launches Live Online Classes
eduFire.com, a rapidly growing online education community and marketplace, has launched eduFire Classes, a new service that makes live online group classes available to the public. Classes are currently being offered on the site in subjects such as foreign language learning, exam prep and computer... - February 18, 2009 - edufire
2009 Cuba May Day Tour
Cuba Education Tours announces its 2009 Cuba May Day Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. This unique tour will run from Saturday 25 April to Saturday 2 May, 2009 -- eight incredible days to witness the island's stellar cultural and social achievements and join hands with... - February 17, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
Lives of Enthusiastic Artistic Contributions Celebrated at Ragan Awards
St. Andrews Presbyterian College presented the 29th Annual Sam Ragan Fine Arts Awards to four lifelong artistic contributors during an event Thursday evening. “We are in the big top and the cheers will echo from the roof in honor of our four distinguished recipients,” said St. Andrews President Paul Baldasare after reading a poem by Sam Ragan that referenced such an enthusiastic response. - February 17, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Student Life the Focus of Semi-Centennial Panel Discussion
“Back in the 1960’s, things were really different than today,” said Professor George Melton of student life at St. Andrews Presbyterian College. “I can remember for example when the men students could come and go as they wanted. But the women students were somewhat... - February 17, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by International MBA Students from Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya. - February 17, 2009 - MoneyTree
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by Institutions of Higher Learning
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Taylor's College and Open University Malaysia. - February 16, 2009 - MoneyTree
Special Education and the Law
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on February 25. - February 14, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nightwatch 2009 Internship Opportunities
The Nightwatch Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to community improvement and crime prevention announced 2009 internships at a press conference on Thursday morning at its New York headquarters. "An internship is a great way to 'test drive' a career path, and gain... - February 14, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program
Performance Tracker Named to Top 100 Products of 2008 by District Administration Magazine
One of the most-read magazines of America’s school district leaders, announces the Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products of 2008 — Performance Tracker honored. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Berks Business Education Coalition, Berks County IU, & Performance Pathways Announce Partnership
Visionary partnership aimed at improving student learning includes Boyertown, Oley Valley, and Wyomissing school districts, expansion likely. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Curriculum Connector from Performance Pathways, Ready to Improve Student Achievement
New curriculum management application includes flexible unit design (support for Curriculum Mapping, UBD, Learning Focused), calendar-based lesson planning, and much more. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Philadelphia Artists Collective, Positive Minds, Presents a Black History Month Show and Art Exhibit- Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors
Philadelphia artist collective, Positive Minds, presents Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors: a non-traditional Black History Month presentation in honor of the strength and power of African Americans and Black People of African decent on Friday, February 27th from 7-9pm at... - February 14, 2009 - Positive Minds
Polish Media Seek UK "Ekspert" Advice on Branding a Country
During coffee break at a recent Marketing Masterclass UK marketing “ekspert”, Stefan Drew was surprised by a telephone call seeking his advice. The call was from Poland where a reporter wished to interview him about how countries like Poland, Namibia and China can brand... - February 13, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
High Tech Company Extends Open Door Policy for Childcare
Share in My Day launches a national campaign to create a digital open door policy for child care centers and change the world of early childhood education forever. Share in My Day works with early childhood education centers to install video cameras in classrooms and streams video feed to the web via a secure server. There is never a cost to Childcare Centers, the services is supported by interested parents for a small monthly fee. - February 12, 2009 - Share In My Day, LLC
Local Child-Care Center Goes High Tech
Share In My Day, LLC announced today that Amherst Park Prep child-care center of Amherst, New Hampshire is now offering live streaming video from the center to parents over the web. - February 12, 2009 - Share In My Day, LLC
Fiscal Fitness Bowling Classic Benefits Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Washington is recruiting teams to participate in the 2009 Bowling Classic: An Exercise in Fiscal Fitness, on Thursday April 30 and Saturday, May 2, 2009. - February 10, 2009 - Junior Achievement of Washington
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
America’s Team Charitable Foundation Announces the Presentation of the 2008 America’s Team Award to the New York Football Giants
Because of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, their outstanding teamwork, and their service to the community the New York Football Giants have been selected as the recipient of the 2008 America’s Team Award. - February 08, 2009 - America's Team Properties LLC
Indian Students Can Now Apply Directly for Over 700 International Degree Programs in US, Canada and UK Through LearnHub.com
In a first of its kind initiative, LearnHub.com, the social learning network run by Savvica, a Canadian company that is majority owned by Educomp Solutions Ltd, will now allow Indian students to apply directly to over 19 universities & colleges in the USA, Canada and UK for over 700 high quality degree programs from their website. - February 08, 2009 - LearnHub
Fourteen Equestrian Teams to Compete at St. Andrews Equestrian Center on Friday
Fourteen Equestrian Teams To Compete At St. Andrews Equestrian Center On Friday Fourteen equestrian teams will enter riders in 36 classes in Friday’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association hunter seat event hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The one-day event will be held from 10 a. - February 07, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
TutorJam Experiences 85% Growth in Online Tutoring Subscriptions
Amidst a Tough Economic Climate, TutorJam Continues to Deliver Affordable Tutoring Services to US and Canadian Families. - February 07, 2009 - TutorJam
Jenny Buccos Made Honorary Bedouin Man
Jenny M Buccos founded ProjectExplorer.org to foster a new generation of global citizens and found herself meeting Middle Eastern Royalty, having tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and even being made an honorary Bedouin Man in the Jordanian desert. - February 06, 2009 - ProjectExplorer
Building Thinking Skills ® Beginning Wins Teacher's Choice Award from Learning ® Magazine
The Critical Thinking Co™ continues its award-winning tradition with a 2009 Learning® Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award. - February 06, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Ontariosecondcareer.com Helps Laid-off Workers Search for a Second Chance
In support of Ontario’s Second Career program, www. ontariosecondcareer.com helps workers tap into government funds by leading them in the direction of new, career-focused training. - February 05, 2009 - Great Exposure, Inc.
StraighterLine to Exhibit at American Council on Education’s 91st Annual Meeting
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that its representatives will participate in the... - February 05, 2009 - StraighterLine
Harry K. Wong, Alfie Kohn, Teaching Tips in Latest Teachers.Net Gazette
February 2009 issue is biggest yet - Features Abraham Lincoln, Black History, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America lesson plans, classroom management help, opinion, recipes, and classroom humor. - February 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
First Eco-Healthy, Boutique Style Pre-School Enters Texas
Imagination Campus recognized as the first Eco-Healthy and most Innovative Preschool in Texas. - February 03, 2009 - Imagination Campus
Lawline.com Goes Green and Launches the “Clean Law” Initiative to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
As Lawline.com celebrates its 10 year anniversary of offering online Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) programs, it is implementing a new “Go Green” approach to its business. The strategy, dubbed “Clean Law,” is aimed at reducing overall waste and increasing... - February 02, 2009 - FurtherEd
Opportunities Available for Families of Children with Tourette Syndrome in North Jersey
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Rutgers University open a satellite clinic for TS families at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. - February 01, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
RedVector Fellow Selected to Judge 2009 Horizon Awards
Awards Recognize Outstanding Construction and Renovation Projects. - February 01, 2009 - RedVector
Recycled Products Made in USA Make Work an Eco-Friendlier Place
Baudville Inc., a leading provider of employee recognition and award products, announced the release of a new product line made entirely of recycled products, recyclable products and products made in USA. The new product line, "g-thanks," provides eco-friendly rewards for an office... - January 31, 2009 - Baudville
St. Andrews to Host 2009 ANRC National Equestrian Championships
St. Andrews Presbyterian College will host the national collegiate equestrian championships for the American National Riding Commission on April 15-19 in Laurinburg. Collegiate teams from across the nation are expected to compete at the championships. Riders will compete in hunter seat equitation... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Names Seven Equestrians to ANRC Team
This week, seven riders were named to the St. Andrews Presbyterian College equestrian team that will compete at the 2009 national championship sponsored by the American National Riding Commission. The championship is being hosted by St. Andrews in Laurinburg on April 15-19. Collegiate teams from... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Charleston Southern University Expanding Online Campus with Moodle
Charleston Southern University is poised for even greater success with the impending expansion of its online campus. Currently, CSU offers an exceptional Bachelor of Management Arts degree program online through its evening college. In the Fall an online Masters of Nursing Education program is... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
StraighterLine Announces Podcast on "StraighterLine for $99"
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high-quality, better supported and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing... - January 30, 2009 - StraighterLine
Free Mediaroots Photoshop Training is Being Bundled with Both Educational and Student Versions of Adobe Creative Suites*
New video training provider Mediaroots announce a bundle with Adobe products to provide students, teachers and educational institutions with a Free Photoshop Training DVD when purchasing either the educational or student box versions of the Adobe Creative Suite*. - January 28, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
RedVector Joins the U.S. Green Building Council
Company’s continuing education courses support the Council’s green vision. - January 24, 2009 - RedVector
nPower Consulting, Inc. Launches Lifelong Commitment to Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth
nPower Consulting, Inc., a leading service consulting firm focused on teaching people how to professionally and socially network, recently announced that its Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth, holiday campaign will become their lifelong commitment. For each networking workbook purchase,... - January 23, 2009 - nPower Consulting, Inc.
Yes We Can! an Innovative Partnership to Bring Affordable Life Coaching to Women Everywhere
Coaching Toys will be announcing the partnership through a teleconference call on January 20. It's fortuitous that the launch is the same day as the presidential inauguration. It feels like part of the Yes We Can movement.. says Coaching Toys founder, Marcy Nelson-Garrison. - January 22, 2009 - Coaching Toys