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"Nessy Fingers Touch Typing" CD Released
Nessy are proud to announce the release of their eagerly-anticipated new software title, "Nessy Fingers Touch Typing." - April 07, 2008 - Net Educational Systems Ltd
All Teachers and School Staff Need to Register
TheTeachersVoice.com is going to be the first National Online Teachers Community. They are gathering opinions and information on every aspect possible in the teaching profession. To register and be a part of is absolutely free and was created as a teachers greatest resource. - April 06, 2008 - TheTeachersVoice.com
Sports Professionals and Technology Providers Open Branch Office to Help Arizona High School Athletes Succeed
Athletic Scholarship Corporation (ASC), a sports marketing firm headquartered in Cleveland, OH has increased its focus on helping Arizona student athletes achieve their dreams. A leader in the industry for several years, ASC has successfully helped high school student athletes in all sports... - April 02, 2008 - Athletic Scholarship Corporation
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network
Performance Pathways: Taking Curriculum Management to a New Level
Performance Pathways announces a new application designed to revolutionize curriculum mapping and management. The application is due in 2009. - March 21, 2008 - Performance Pathways
Attention Challenges Simulation Helps Parents and Professionals Provide More Effective Treatment for Children with ADHD
On Saturday morning April 19, Stowell Learning Center in Diamond Bar, CA will offer a 2 hour simulation experience that helps parents, teachers, and other professionals feel what it is like to actually have attention challenges (ADD/ADHD). More and more parents and professionals are getting... - March 19, 2008 - Stowell Learning Center
Eckhart Tolle Live at The Learning Annex in San Diego the Bestselling Author of "The Power of Now" and "A New Earth" Teaches in Person
Eckhart Tolle Live This Saturday March 15, 2008 at The Learning Annex in San Diego. - March 15, 2008 - The Learning Annex
Teachers.Net Gazette: Show Me the Money, Civility and a Space Toilet
The monthly Teachers.Net Gazette webzine covers topics as diverse as grant writing, space toilet, civility and effective teaching in a lively, reader friendly format. - March 13, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Launch of ‘Spanish Phrasebook on Podcast,’ a Hands-on Phrasebook on Mp3
language-bookworld.com and spanish-bookworld.com have announced the launch of their new Spanish podcast entitled ‘Spanish Phrasebook on Podcast.’ - March 13, 2008 - Spanish Bookworld
Future Scientists Gather at Meredith College for the North Carolina State Science Fair
Students will participate in the State Science and Engineering Fair of NC at Meredith College on Saturday, March 15. About 270 students from schools across the state survived the challenge at the regional competition. The public is encouraged to attend from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Math and Science Building. The SMT Center supports events such as this because it is an outlet for students to showcase research they have conducted. - March 12, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Lawline.com Approved as an Accredited Provider of Pennsylvania CLE
Lawline.com is now an accredited provider of Online CLE in the state of Pennsylvania. As part of their national expansion, Lawline.com can now offer all of their CLE course to Pennsylvania attorneys. Starting on March 1, 2008, all of Lawline.com’s courses are now offered in PA. Attorneys... - March 11, 2008 - FurtherEd
50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution Tour
Cuba Education Tours of Vancouver, Canada, is hosting a 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution Tour to Cuba from December 27, 2008, to January 3, 2009. - March 08, 2008 - Cuba Education Tours
SkillsTrain Student Gets Top Marks in National Exams
A British SkillsTrain home study student and mother of one has proved that university and college doesn’t always bring home the top results, as she swept the board in her Book-keeping exams with and A+ grade and a 96% pass rate, the nation's top marks. - March 08, 2008 - SkillsTrain
SMT Center Sponsors Student Delegation Participation in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition
Five students from North Carolina will be traveling with a delegation to Beijing, China to participate in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. This is the only delegation from the United States that will be going to China. The North Carolina Science Mathematics Technology Education Center, (NC SMT) is sponsoring the students to be a part of this event. - March 08, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April 10 Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers: Abigail Disney of the Daphne Foundation and NY Times Bestselling Author, R. Stephanie Good, Esq. - March 07, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
“Miracle Children: Behavior and Learning Disabilities Uprooted” a Hope-Filled Resource
“Miracle Children is a book that tens of thousands of parents throughout the Western world have been waiting for, because it proves that their dreams and hopes as parents can become reality.” Dr. Peter Blythe, founder of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP), Chester, U.K. - March 01, 2008 - Anna's House, LLC
New Math Book Reaches Homeschool Parents; The Equation for Excellence: How to Make Your Child Excel at Math is Released
Arvin Vohra Education released today Arvin Vohra’s new book, The Equation for Excellence: How to Make Your Child Excel at Math. This book teaches parents the techniques, principles, and methods necessary to ensure a child’s success in math. The books approaches math education from a... - March 01, 2008 - Arvin Vohra Education
LinkEducation Launches the First Go-to Website for New York City’s Education Sector
A new website aims to connect parents, teachers, and students with the many education opportunities and services available in New York City. - February 28, 2008 - LinkEducation
SkillsTrain Creates Virtual Classroom in South Africa
British IT distance learning college, SkillsTrain, has backed an initiative to bring IT skills into South African classrooms to benefit kids who will have had little or no contact with computers. The Project Africa scheme enables British tutors to train kids via a Live Internet Link from SkillsTrain’s Luton based head office, directly into South African classrooms. - February 28, 2008 - SkillsTrain
SkillsTrain Boss Joins British PM in Honouring Kids
British businessman, Mr. Jan Telensky, has joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, in honouring and rewarding kids who have made a significant contribution to their community. Mr. Telensky is a founder sponsor of the award scheme, known as YOPEY (Young People of the Year) was at Number 10 Downing Street for the presentation of the first national YOPEY awards. - February 28, 2008 - SkillsTrain
spanish-bookworld.com Develops the Most Comprehensive Site for Spanish Language Learners on the Internet
spanish-bookworld.com, a site owned by languagebookworld.com, has developed a one-stop site for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish, with a vast amount of information, free products, free lessons, books, audiobooks, dvds, cds, downloads, software, magazines, newspapers, video games, language courses, etc. - February 28, 2008 - Spanish Bookworld
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Presents "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart" by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
The Town of Hempstead on Long Island Welcomes RandirobicsTM for an Unforgettable Children’s Fitness Event
RandirobicsTM comes to The Town of Hempstead on April 24th and 25th for a children’s fitness entertainment event - February 13, 2008 - Randimedia
Teachers.Net Online Magazine Educates and Entertains
Teachers.Net has released the February 2008 issue of Teachers.Net Gazette web magazine for pK-12 & Higher Ed professionals. The free webzine by and for educators features lessons plans, teaching tips, classroom management help and much more. - February 10, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Tanzanian Safaris – "Your Way"
Westside Safari Offers Privacy and Flexibility at an Affordable Price - February 10, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Calls for Increased Involvement to Fight State’s Dropout Crisis
State-wide non-profit responds to new dropout report; offers proven record to help students stay in school and graduate - February 10, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Precision Education to Provide New Special Education Training Program for Daycare Providers
Daycare staff are in desperate need for training in regards to special education. Precision Education will begin to fill this void on March 19th in Naperville, IL. Parents will now have a choice to find qualified daycare for their children with exceptional needs. - January 31, 2008 - Precision Education, Inc
Triangle Business Leaders Join Board of Directors of Communities In Schools of North Carolina
IBM and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina tap executives to serve on statewide board. - January 20, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
CollegeZapps: New York Times Article ‘Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records’ Brings Focus to the College Application Dilemma
Rejection rates for hopeful college applicants have jumped tremendously, causing heightened anxiety among already nervous high school students. There’s a sense of shock among parents at seeing extraordinarily talented kids getting rejected. - January 19, 2008 - CollegeZapps
NEA’s Sponsorship of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills Brings Relevant Resources to Educators
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills website features over 49,000 learning resources for educators and is a project of The GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington, Syracuse University and the non profit, JES & Co. Administration of the portal is provided by JES & Co. (www.JESandCo.org), located in Tucson, Arizona. - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
The Verizon Foundation Supports JES & Co.’s Achievement Standards Network
Education’s Greatest Public Asset: Academic Standards for Everyone - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
Teachers.Net Gazette Web Magazine is Back
Back by popular demand - the new Teachers.Net Gazette web magazine written by and for educators has a whole new look, and some new features. Serious articles, classroom lessons and crafts; links to additional resources. All that and Harry Wong, too. Available now (free) in the Teachers.Net Gazette. - January 17, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Child Abuse Prevention Services Receives Grant to Support What’s Up? Girl Talk — a Bully Prevention Program for Adolescent Girls on Long Island
Grant supports local program intended to reduce the incidence of relational and physical aggression, bullying and harassment among 7th grade girls. - January 16, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Lawline.com Offers New CLE Credit Hours That Never Expire
Lawline.com is now offering packages of CLE credits for attorneys looking to earn their credits online. Lawline.com, an innovative provider of Continuing Legal Education online, is changing the way their users can purchase courses. Attorneys can now purchase a package of credit hours that never... - January 15, 2008 - FurtherEd
Counselor Goes Worldwide
Michael D. Dawson, MA, LPC, author, speaker and professional counselor, announces the official launch of his business website, www.michaeldawsoncounseling.com. The site not only serves to provide information about services offerings but also the means to provide: Dates for upcoming workshops and... - January 15, 2008 - Michael D. Dawson Counseling Services
Powerful Insights to Transform Your Life Today and Forever
Let's Talk Intuition, 101 Powerful Insights to Transform Your Life Today and Forever, proves that intuition, a natural gift everyone is born with, gives you the power to bring greater joy, inner peace, love and success into your life. This book details how seven intuitive senses of intuition guide... - January 09, 2008 - Inspiration & Intuition, Inc.
The Mali Initiative Launches to Make Change Through Education
The Mali Initiative, a not-for-profit network of committed individuals around the world aspiring to make change through education, launches with the start of 2008. Nelson Mandela said “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” stressing the fundamental... - January 08, 2008 - Mali Initiative
Lawline.com Now Offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in Illinois
Lawline.com is now offering online CLE programming to attorneys in the state of Illinois. As of January 1, 2008, Lawline.com was approved as an accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education by the Illinois MCLE Board. Illinois, which presently has more than 65,000 attorneys, introduced new... - January 05, 2008 - FurtherEd
Get Into an Ivy League School
From one of the country’s leading experts in college admissions and a nationally recognized parenting guru—high school seniors have an intensive four day opportunity to complete their college applications and receive exclusive personal advising. - January 05, 2008 - Application Boot Camp
Applying to College Can be a High-Stress Experience
CollegeZapps online questionnaire helps ease the pain of the college application process. CollegeZapps uses a proven technology platform to help ease the pain of the college application process. The online questionnaire efficiently collects required information from prospective college students and then auto-fills applications for one or multiple schools. - December 19, 2007 - CollegeZapps
LeTutor.com Issues a Unique New Year's Resolution Challenge: Learn a New Language in 2008
The Phoenix based tutoring site LeTutor.com has issued a unique challenge to everyone living in the United States today. The challenge? Learn a new language in 2008. - December 17, 2007 - LeTutor.com
ITpreneurs Launches ITIL® v3 Foundation E-Learning Bridging Course
ITpreneurs is pleased to announce the launch of its ITIL v3 Foundation Bridging course, available as a 6.5-hour, self-paced, e-learning course. The course is designed for learners who are certified at the Foundation level in previous versions of ITIL. Special Introductory Offer till December 31,... - December 09, 2007 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and First Book Team Up to Help Kids Read
CISNC Local Affiliates will receive sixty boxes of books to distribute to area students - December 05, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Reaches Its 15th Year of Service
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch turns fifteen and presses on in help for troubled teens. This therapy program for teens has helped 600 boys and counting with what it claims to be very permanent results. - December 03, 2007 - Mt Carmel Youth Ranch
South Carolina Couple Launches Online Character Education Course for Kids and Teens
CharacterCourses.com is a new online service that teaches moral values and positive character to children and teens through innovative, interactive webinars. - November 23, 2007 - Character Courses
Contentnea Creek Development Company and Standout Properties Partner with Communities In Schools of NC
Companies will donate a portion of each sale to leading dropout prevention program. - November 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Communities in Schools of NC Leader to Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award from NC State University
President and CEO, Linda Harrill, will be honored along with other recipients during the Annual Evening of Stars Gala - November 11, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
languagebookworld.com Backs the Newest Rosetta Stone Spanish Software Packages and Features Them in Its Catalog
languagebookworld.com has announced that all the Rosetta Stone Version 3 Latin American Spanish and Castilian Spanish software packages can now be found in its catalog. - November 07, 2007 - Spanish Bookworld
Social Network to Help North East Firms Cope with E-Business
A new website – www.copebusiness.com – has been launched to help North East firms make choices and informed decisions about best practice in e-business. - November 06, 2007 - deBurca Ltd
languagebookworld.com Includes the Spanish, French, German and Italian Versions of All the Harry Potter Books in Its Catalog
languagebookworld.com has announced that all the Harry Potter books and audiobooks published in Spanish, French, German and Italian can now be found in its online store. - November 05, 2007 - Spanish Bookworld