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Durham Dad Wins £2000 in SkillsTrain Competition
Durham Dad wins national skills competition - December 26, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Watford Mum Wins Prize in SkillsTrain Competition
A 33 year old Mum from Watford has won £500 in a national IT competition. - December 26, 2008 - SkillsTrain
St. Andrews Given High Marks by 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement
For the fourth year, ratings by seniors and first-year students at St. Andrews Presbyterian College placed the college ahead of a peer group of colleges in several areas according to the 2008 release of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey judges how well students across... - December 24, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
College Adds 3 Certificate Programs to Center for Adult and Professional Studies
St. Andrews Presbyterian College today announced three new certificate programs offered through its Center for Adult and Professional Studies. These new programs offer certificates in equine business management, therapeutic horsemanship business management, and organizational... - December 24, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
RedVector Releases Two New OSHA Courses
Topics Include Industrial Truck Safety and Proper Recordkeeping. - December 24, 2008 - RedVector
StraighterLine Releases Podcast on Top Trends in Online Education
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 podcast discussing the top trends in... - December 20, 2008 - StraighterLine
Child Predator Safety Educator Pattie Fitzgerald Set to Guest on "Peas In Their Pods" Radio Webcast
Pattie Fitzgerald, child predator safety educator and founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., will be a guest on "Peas In Their Pods" – a radio webcast educating parents and the general public about child abductions and how to prevent them. Hosted by Gaétane Borders and co-hosted... - December 19, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.
AM Horizons is Launching Latest Online Courses on Diversity and Culture
AM Horizons training group is all set to launch 7 new online courses targeting Diversity and Culture. - December 18, 2008 - AM Horizons Training Group
EssayOnTime’s Services Gives Students Competitive Edge in College Admission
EssayOnTime helps students meet the writing admission requirements set by colleges and universities. - December 18, 2008 - EssayOnTime
Luton Businessman Donates PC's to Flamstead Kids
SkillsTrain has presented Flamstead Village School with brand new I.T. equipment. - December 18, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Qifang Named China's First World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Qifang recognized for innovative online student loan technology; honored for impact on business and society. - December 18, 2008 - Qifang Inc.
MoneyTree GEW Entrepreneurship Challenge Malaysia, 2008
School Kids Edge College Teams At Entrepreneur Challenge. - December 16, 2008 - MoneyTree
Two Web-based Resources Partner to Simplify the College Application Process
In an effort to streamline the application process for students and colleges nationwide, two Web-based companies are joining forces. The partnership between CollegeZapps and ConnectEDU now allows student users to apply to more than 1,000 colleges and universities through an easy and efficient online solution. - December 13, 2008 - CollegeZapps
StraighterLine Releases Podcast Addressing the Rise in Online Education and Internet-Based Instruction
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 podcast discussing the rise of... - December 13, 2008 - StraighterLine
Christianhsresources - Offering More Than Home Schooling Resources and the Ability to Help Missionaries with Your Purchases
ChristianHSResources offers more than Home Schooling Resources. They also offer products that are essential for the Family, Christian Schools, Churches, and Businesses. The web site is now dedicated to helping Missionaries/Mission Organizations. - December 12, 2008 - christianhsresources.com
NJCTS Leads the Effort in Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a collaboration among TSANJ, Rutgers University and health professionals across N.J. - December 12, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
60 Years on, Education is Finally Free as Alison Reaches Quarter of a Million Learners
December 10th 1948: the United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; with Article 26 proclaiming that “Everyone has a right to education. Education shall be free...”After 60 years of waiting, ALISON finds a way to make all education, scalably and sustainably free to access on the Web. - December 12, 2008 - ALISON
North American Seminars, Inc. Expands Its Community Outreach Program
North American Seminars, Inc. has donated over $60,000 in cancer related medical supplies to patients across the U.S. In December 2008, North American Seminars expanded its Community Outreach Program. - December 11, 2008 - North American Seminars
Free Teleseminar Helps People Start a Child Care Business… and Avoid the Seven Biggest Mistakes Most People Make in Child Care
Every year, thousands of people are interested in opening their own child care business, but it’s often hard to figure out the rules and regulations if you’re just getting started. Finally, there’s a free teleseminar that helps people get started quickly and easily. The teleseminar covers exactly how to figure out the licensing rules & regulations for every state in the U.S., and then reveals many success secrets that only the seasoned pros know. - December 09, 2008 - Daycare Systems LLC
North American Seminars 2009 Courses Released
North American Seminars is proud to announce release of the 2009 schedule of medical training courses for physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals. - December 08, 2008 - North American Seminars
Tips for Tourette Syndrome and Other Special Needs Featured in Webinars
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome offers an exciting line-up of topics for its 2009 Wednesday Webinar series. - December 07, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Zinch Meets Zapps
Two college resource Web sites, CollegeZapps.com and Zinch.com, are joining forces to help students. Their integrated online community is rich with time-saving tools, chat forums and information, allowing high school students to make a smooth, less stressful transition to college. - December 07, 2008 - CollegeZapps
LearnHub.com Launches Free Test Prep Community for IIT-JEE
The IIT-JEE (IIT Joint Entrance Exam) is the gateway to the prestigious IITs. Ranked as the best schools in India with facilities at par with the best in the world, the IITs have churned out India’s top academicians, scientists, musicians, politicians, social workers, entrepreneurs and even authors. - December 05, 2008 - LearnHub
Tourette Syndrome Webinars Available from NJCTS
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents free webinars focusing on TS and associated neurological disorders at no cost. - December 05, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
College Educational Website Shares the Wealth this Holiday Season
Do to the struggling economy the amount of donations to the needy this holiday season may unfortunately suffer a significant decline. In order to lessen the damaging blow that many needy families may face this year an online company in Indianapolis, IN plans to significantly increase its giving efforts….But here’s the catch. It’s up to college and universities students to decide just how much food, diapers, clothes and books they plan to donate. - December 05, 2008 - Isleptthroughclass, LLC
eLearners.com Survey: Economic Crisis Spikes New Interest in Online Higher Education
eLearners.com Survey Reveals Motivation of Recent Prospective Students. - December 04, 2008 - eLearners.com
Laying a Foundation to a More Caring/Peaceful World Through K-1 Students
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Trains Nassau County Elementary School Guidance Counselors and Social Workers to Present Its Bully and Violence Prevention Program. CAPS “Caring Kids” program helps kindergartners and first graders develop the understanding and skills necessary to live peacefully with others. - December 04, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
eLearners.com Offers Comprehensive List of Loan Forgiveness Programs
Loan Forgiveness Programs Rescue Student Debt Amid Credit Crisis. - December 04, 2008 - eLearners.com
Carr Expands Role at WARM2Kids
Director of Content Development will take charge of Youth Programming for WARM2Kids Learning Centers. - December 03, 2008 - WARM2Kids, Inc.
New Teacher Resource Center for School Districts Offers Support and Guidance for New Teachers
After teaching ESL students for many years, educator and freelance writer Dorit Sasson created the online New Teacher Resource Center in order to help new teachers become confident and successful. - December 03, 2008 - New Teacher Resource Center
MoneyTree GEW Entrepreneurship Challenge 2008. MoneyTree Kids Win Entrepreneur Challenge.
In conjunction with the Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17th – 23rd, 2008), MoneyTree organized an Entrepreneurship Challenge whereby teams raced and competed against each other in various business events to see how they fared on an overall basis. - December 03, 2008 - MoneyTree
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at Online Educa Berlin
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 Online Educa Berlin’s International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training Dec. 3-5 in... - November 28, 2008 - SMARTHINKING
"GANGrene: The Gang/Hip Hop Trivia Game"
"GANGrene: The Gang/Hip Hop Trivia Game" is designed to train police officers, teachers, psychologists, sociologists, lawyers, clergypersons and others to understand and successfully interface with today's youth under the influence of the gang and Hip Hop cultures, which have married and show no signs of soon divorcing. - November 27, 2008 - James E. Shaw
The Critical Thinking Company™ Announces Complete the Picture Math Book 1 Recognized as Dr. Toy’s Best Picks for 2008
The Critical Thinking Company, award-winning publisher of educational books and software for all ages, announces that Complete the Picture Math Book 1—was recognized as Dr. Toy’s Best Picks for 2008. Complete the Picture Math Book 1 develops a wide variety of math, reading, visual, and... - November 27, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
The Critical Thinking Company™ Announces 50th Anniversary Essay Competition
The Critical Thinking Company, award-winning publisher of complete curriculum and supplemental educational books, software and DVDs for all ages, announces The Critical Thinking Company 50th Anniversary Essay Competition for middle and junior high school students during the 2008-2009 academic year. - November 27, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Family Preservation "Hero of the Year 2008" Award
Family Preservation and Advocate Publications present the 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Jennifer and Todd Hemsley. - November 26, 2008 - Advocate Publications
Reedom Elementary PTA Holiday Craft Fair
Reedom Elementary PTA, a brand new school located in the Mountains Edge community is holding its’ 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6th between 10am and 4pm. There is no cost of admission into this event. This craft fair is unique from most, not only do the proceeds of the... - November 26, 2008 - Reedom Elementary PTA
StraighterLine Announces Affiliate Partnership with Charter Oak State College
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 Charter Oak State College will be a partner... - November 26, 2008 - StraighterLine
Extension Marketing Group Announces Expansion of Education Network
In addition, Extension Marketing Group’s education partners will find the new sites attract better and more qualified prospects. Additionally, Extension Marketing Group plans to launch more program specific sites, as well as, location specific. - November 26, 2008 - Topeducationguide
Expert Curriculum Vitae Advice Available Online
For those wishing to learn how to write or create their professional Curriculum Vitae, advice is now available online. Mike Kelley has over 16 years experience and have written over 6000 CV’s and is now providing his knowledge and expertise for anyone seeking advice on writing professional... - November 23, 2008 - Cv-service.org
The Critical Thinking Company™ Wins Multiple iParenting Media Awards
Mathematical Reasoning™ Level C and Complete the Picture Math Book 1 honored with iParenting Media Greatest Products of 2008 awards. - November 23, 2008 - The Critical Thinking Co.
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Offers Referrals
Organization behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository offers medical referrals to New Jersey families of children with TS. - November 23, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tampa Bay Aid Organizations Benefit from RedVector Charity Efforts
RedVector and its employees are shifting into high gear to give back to the community this holiday season and beyond. - November 22, 2008 - RedVector
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Honored for Combating Mental Health Stigma
Organization behind the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository recognized by the New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma Ambassador's Award. - November 22, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ourUSAschools Launches Its Education Network
ourUSAschools has launched the first of a network of sites dedicated to simplifying the search for education resources for Parents, Teachers and Administrators. The network will eventually include the national site and a site for each state in the US and the District of Columbia. - November 21, 2008 - ourUSAschools
New StraighterLine Podcast Identifies Solution to Increasing Tuition and Transfer Fees
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 podcast offering new solutions in... - November 21, 2008 - StraighterLine
TestFunda.com Announces Free Workshop on GD and PI for MBA Aspirants
A Free workshop on Group Discussions and Personal interviews will be conducted on 22nd-23rd November by TestFunda.com for MBA aspirants. - November 21, 2008 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd
Working Together to Improve Learning, Performance Pathways and the Hawaii DOE
Through agreements with several complexes in the state of Hawaii, the company has been recognized as a qualified vendor for the state. Vice President of Professional Services, Dr. Bena Kallick to visit the island in December. - November 20, 2008 - Performance Pathways
US Navy Makes Commitment to Inclusion, Kids and Families Benefit
Children with disabilities and their families will benefit as San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together is awarded a contract to train personnel at US Navy Child Development Centers, Youth and Teen Programs and Child Development Homes worldwide on the best practices of inclusion. - November 20, 2008 - Kids Included Together
Huge Increase in Bookmarking of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills
The US’s largest educational resource site reaches milestone as 66.9% add it to favorites list. - November 19, 2008 - JES & Co.