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Beating the Way to the Top in Music - Release of Cool Conductor
Many people dream of conducting a great orchestra. Now, a new website game allows you to do just that. Cool Conductor (www.coolconductor.co.uk) has just been launched by Hofnote, a company dedicated to helping music students develop listening skills so that they can perform music with greater understanding and sensitivity. HofNote is an established Gold Business member of the entertainment industry company, TalentGold and their profile is at http://www.talentgold.com/profiles/100640 - June 02, 2008 - TalentGold
Lifebound Book Translated to Spanish
Spanish-language Study Skills for High School Students to be used in high schools. - June 01, 2008 - LifeBound, LLC
Thomas Nelson Selects Ingram Digital’s Content Solutions
Ingram Digital will provide digital content hosting and syndication services. - June 01, 2008 - Ingram Digital
SMARTHINKING Announces Beta Launch of StraighterLine Program
Leading Online Educator Launches New Internet Option for Required College Courses. - May 31, 2008 - StraighterLine
Economic Slowdown Good News for Small Businesses Claims UK Business Expert
Despite rising fuel price, a credit crunch and predicted economic downturn UK business expert, Stefan Drew, is claiming this could be the best year ever for many small businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
EdOptions™’ Stars Suite™ Wins 2008 Best Educational Software Award
EdOptions’, a premier educational software provider, announced today that its Stars Suite™ was awarded a 2008 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). A Web-based suite of learning and assessment tools, Stars Suite won for its innovative and user-friendly multi-subject Web site,... - May 29, 2008 - Educational Options, Inc.
10/10 as SkillsTrain Wins Top Slot from Professional Book-Keeping Body
British distance learning college, SkillsTrain, has become the country’s top achieving college in the recent International Association of Book-keepers computerised book keeping exams. The company, which has trained over 6 million students in over 60 years, fought off fierce competition from other full-time learning institutes and colleges, to achieve the top accolade. - May 29, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Now Provides Online Tutoring from SMARTHINKING
SMARTHINKING. Inc., the leading provider of award-winning online tutoring services, with the world's largest online writing lab, is proud to announce a partnership with Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH. Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University offers an online associate’s... - May 27, 2008 - SMARTHINKING
Exergame Fitness & Avanti Fitness Partner to Launch the Debut of the World’s Only Motorized Climbing Wall... the Skywall
Exergame Fitness & Avanti Fitness partner to launch the debut of the world’s only motorized climbing wall…The Skywall. Carlos Aviles of Avanti Fitness says, “Upon introducing the Skywall to the American market our goal at Avanti Fitness was to find a distributor that could... - May 23, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Online General Education Courses Provide Midland Lutheran Students with a Unique Jumpstart to Their Degree
Beginning this summer, MLC will begin offering general education courses online - the first step in the formation of its fully interactive, multi-layered virtual campus. - May 23, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
Communities in Schools of NC Announces Wal-Mart as Presenting Sponsor of Sixth Annual North Carolina Education Ball
NC Education Ball to Benefit Communities in Schools of North Carolina on June 7. - May 23, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Unique Web-Based Summer Reading Resource – Free
Summer learning just got more exciting with uBoost’s unique web-based reading resource. Students can read interesting and relevant articles from Weekly Reader’s online editions, fine-tune their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, and earn points based on their performance which can be redeemed for rewards or donated to charities. - May 23, 2008 - uBoost INC
EduQuiz Competition Launched by MyStudiyo
www.MyStudiyo.com, a site for creating multimedia quizzes, launched its “EduQuiz Competition”. Participants compete for the best educational quiz on MyStudiyo.com. Grand prize is an ASUS 3E. Runner-ups will win $50 vouchers. - May 23, 2008 - MyStudiyo.com
North Carolina Students Excel in International Science Competitions
North Carolina students are among the best science students in the country. Several students who had placed in top positions at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina (SSEFNC) participated in several national and international competitions this month, including I-SWEEP and ISEF. - May 22, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Making Writing Fun -- Local Learning Center Offers One of a Kind Day Camp That Teaches Students What It Takes to Enjoy the Glitz and Glamour of Theatre Performance
Pathfinders Creativity Camp for Writing and Drama offers local kids, ages 8-14, a distinctive opportunity. Kids will create their own live stage production from writing through performance. On the last day of camp, the artists will present their work to family and friends. Veteran theatre lover... - May 20, 2008 - Pathfinders
PrivateSchoolExam.com Launches Updated Website for 2008, 2009 SSAT & ISEE Tests
At many top private middle and high schools, three out of four applicants are rejected. Admission committees suggest that the baseline for consideration is a high score on the SSAT or ISEE entrance test. - May 17, 2008 - PrivateSchoolExam.com
First Book-Metro Phoenix, Borders® and Waldenbooks® Stores Bring the Gift of New Books To Children in Need
First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix
SkillsTrain Introduces New 'Home Study' Linux Course
To meet the growing demand for Linux Systems Support Engineers, Administrators and Developers, Europe’s largest blended learning IT company, SkillsTrain, has introduced a new Linux+ course, encompassing the CompTIA Linux+ examination and enabling existing IT professionals to study and qualify around existing work and personal commitments. - May 14, 2008 - SkillsTrain
BestEssayTips.com Has Finally Released Its Much Anticipated Ebook
The E-book is all-inclusive with handy links to each section. It will download in minutes and can be printed or saved on the customer’s hard drive so he or she can constantly review the free tips it offers. - May 12, 2008 - BestEssayTips
DC AHEC Hosts the 1st Annual "DC African Health and Empowerment Day" Health Event
The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
Ingram Digital and Oxford University Press Team Up to Make More Titles Available
Today, Ingram Digital announced that it has forged a deal with Oxford University Press to offer hundreds of titles from OUP’s Oxford Scholardship Online series on the MyiLibrary platform. An e-book and digital content aggregation platform, MyiLibrary is host to more than 100,000 titles. Ingram Digital is currently adding approximately 1,000 titles a week to its MyiLibrary inventory. - May 07, 2008 - Ingram Digital
Quackenworth to Attend Book Expo America
Company Will Showcase New Products at Largest U.S. Trade Book Fair. - May 05, 2008 - Quackenworth
GlaxoSmithKline Receives the Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GlaxoSmithKline supports a range of educational programs in the U.S. with the aim of developing an understanding of science issues in everyday life and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Shodor Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Shodor. Shodor is a nonprofit organization that serves students, educators and parents. It is recognized as a national leader in the effective use of computers to improve both math and science education. Established in 1994 in Durham, N.C., Shodor combines student enrichment, faculty enhancement and interactive materials development to transform learning through computational thinking. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Adam Meyer Receives the Student Leadership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Student Leadership Award of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Adam Meyer. Meyer, a senior at Raleigh Charter High School in Raleigh, N.C., worked diligently to raise awareness of the natural beauty and outstanding resources of the Richland Natural Area (RNA). The RNA includes Umstead State Park, Schenck Memorial Forest, the NCSU Equine Educational Unit, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Ecostation and the North Carolina Museum of Art. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to the Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee. The Granville Education Foundation is an independent organization that works in partnership with the community and schools to improve student performance in the Granville County schools. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
J. Donald Cline Receives the Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award from the SMT Center
The Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award was given to J. Donald Cline. Cline led an effort to save the Rosman Research Station, a radio telescope facility that had been operated by the Department of Defense, from being closed. In the late 1990’s Cline helped save the center and transform it into the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). PARI provides educational programs at all levels for students and teachers. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Mother's Day Gifts, Classroom Crafts, Activities in May Teachers.Net Gazette
Teachers.Net has rounded up some of its best Mother's Day material, activities and other lesson plans in the Featured Lessons section of the May issue of the monthly Teachers.Net Gazette http://teachers.net/gazette/MAY08/. - May 02, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Teachers.Net Gazette Shines Spotlight on Teacher Appreciation Day
In celebration of teachers and teaching, just in time for Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, the May issue of the Teachers.Net Gazette presents a fascinating collection of articles, essays, reflections and teacher surveys that will enlighten and inspire. - April 30, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Mother Earth Fundraising Allows Schools to ‘Raise Money Responsibly’
Website featuring eco-friendly products offers alternative to traditional catalog-style fundraisers. - April 27, 2008 - Mother Earth Fundraising
"DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM
DC AHEC Hosts Press Event and Local Events to Increase Awareness and Access to Health Care During "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM. - April 27, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
A World Class Online Tutoring Site Now Live: TeachingSpace.com
With the emergence of the federal program of No Child Left Behind, online tutoring has quickly become a major presence in our public school systems. With student to teacher ratio being overburdened more and more are turning to a online tutor to further their education. Online tutoring is how education is done in the twenty first century. - April 26, 2008 - EarlyBreastDetection.com
More Than a Test Score: Teen Wins $20,000 Scholarship from Zinch.com
Kayleen Hannaway of Philomath High School in Philomath, Oregon edges out Phuong Duong of Fort Smith, Arkansas by a vote of 7,235 to 6,492 to become the first recipient of Zinch.com's Sweet Diggity Dawg Award, an annual scholarship given to the high school student who best exemplifies the Zinch motto: "I am more than a test score". - April 26, 2008 - Zinch.com
Attention Challenges Simulation Helps Parents and Professionals
Provide More Effective Treatment for Children with ADHD. - April 26, 2008 - Learning Foundations
BTL Provide Complete e-Assessment Solution to AAT
BTL to assist the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) with a 3 year project to move from traditional paper based exams to On-Screen delivery. - April 25, 2008 - BTL Group Ltd
WiHood, World’s First "Virtual Laptop" That Protects Children Online - Anywhere, Anytime
WiHood announces the world’s first “virtual laptop” that protects children online anywhere –anytime with WiHood’s USB bracelet. - April 24, 2008 - WiHood
Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc (SPALO) to Visit Carroll County Elementary Schools April 28, 2008 – May 2, 2008
Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) celebrates a week of literacy with six Carroll County Elementary Schools April 28, 2008 - May 2, 2008. - April 24, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
Award-Winning Children's Organization Jumpstart Teams with LL Cool J and Eight Best Selling Authors to Celebrate Education At Fourth Annual "Scribbles to Novels" Benefit
“Scribbles to Novels” Also Serves as Launch Platform for the 2008 “Read for the Record” Campaign with Featured Book “Corduroy.” - April 24, 2008 - Jumpstart
North Carolina Holds State High School Mathematics Contest - 30 Years of Math Excellence
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) endorses the State High School Mathematics Contest that will be held Thursday, April 24 at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C. The top senior will will a full tuition scholarship to Duke University. The 139 students qualified in the regional contests that were held earlier this year around the state, and placed in the top eight percent in those competitions. - April 23, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
BetterTrades Presents Free Financial Freedom Expo
BetterTrades - Take control over your future by attending free seminars that demystify stock trading. - April 22, 2008 - BetterTrades
New Literacy Resource Website Launches
The Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.SPALO.org. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
New Literacy Organization Encourages Children to Embrace the Joy of Reading
Introducing the new Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO), a non-profit group that encourages children to embrace the joys of reading and writing through using their own creativity and imagination. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Offers the Chance of a Lifetime
Dreams Can Come True combines art and culture to benefit orphaned children around the world, by selling paintings drawn by elephants. - April 12, 2008 - DCCT
Closing the Math Achievement Gap for African American Students: New Book Shows Parents How to Make Their Children Excel at Math
New book shows parents how to make their children excel at math. - April 11, 2008 - Arvin Vohra Education
Teachers.Net Job Center Fills Teaching Vacancies with Qualified Candidates
Teachers.Net Jobs Center - jobs.teachers.net - brings together those seeking to fill teaching vacancies and qualified candidates who seek positions in education. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Earth Day Lesson Plans Compiled in Teachers.Net Gazette
Educators looking for creative and easy to implement activities to make Earth Day 2008 educational and enjoyable for their preschool, kindergarten, elementary & upper grade students will find what they need in the current Teachers.Net Gazette. - April 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Spanish Bookworld Add New Free Spanish Online Lessons to Their Site
spanish-bookworld.com, a sister site of language-bookworld.com, has announced a new development on their website which will allow their visitors to learn even more Spanish for free. - April 10, 2008 - Spanish Bookworld
Million Dollar Grant Writer Serves as Consultant on Teachers.Net Mailring
"If you can develop a lesson plan for your class, then you can write a grant," says money-magnet and Teachers.Net Grants Writing mailring consultant LaVerne Hamlin. - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Special Education Writer and Mentor Teacher Joins Teachers.Net Gazette
Special educator Susan Rismiller has signed on to contribute regularly to the Teachers.Net Gazette webzine, writing on topics related to special education, teaching and mentoring. In her April article Rismiller examines the anguish on both sides - teacher and student -when little Jack takes the... - April 09, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Lawline.com to Host Live Continuing Legal Education Event on April 25th in NYC
Lawline.com and Sean Carter are teaming up to present a live Continuing Legal Education presentation. On Friday, April 25th, Lawline.com will host its first live CLE event. The program will feature Sean Carter, who has been called the Funniest Lawyer in America. This live event offers attorneys a... - April 08, 2008 - FurtherEd