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North Carolina Education Ball to be Featured on ABC11
Thirty minute special to highlight work of CISNC - June 30, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Training Simulation That Works - In Second Life
How many times have you seen a project hit a brick wall of teams’ inability to work together: from mild cases of overblown ego and tug-of-war to vicious in-fighting? New training simulation, created by Delta L in Second Life reveals team compatibility problems in advance, and helps team members to learn by working together on a task. The working demo of the simulation is available in Second Life on Education Island. - June 23, 2007 - Delta L Training
Countdown to September Launch of International Online Phonics Synthetic Programme
Debbie Hepplewhite today confirmed that her new International Online Synthetic Phonics Program was on schedule for its September 3rd Launch. - June 23, 2007 - SyntheticPhonics.com
North Carolina Education Ball Raises Support and Awareness for CISNC
Business, Civic and Community Leaders Gather to Help Lower the Drop-Out Rate - June 22, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Adoption is an Option for Everyone
In the past families only adopted if they were unable to have children. While many families still choose this as an option, there are also many families that just feel the need to adopt. Whatever the reason, the lives of children are being impacted all over the world through adoption. For families... - June 22, 2007 - Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.
North Carolina Education Ball to Be Held at Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts on June 16th
Business Leaders, State Officials and Community Leaders Gather to Support Communities In Schools and Help Lower the NC Drop-Out Rate - June 16, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
ITpreneurs’ Trainer Certification Program Swings into Action
The first of a series of COBIT Train-the-Trainer events kicks off in Rotterdam this week. - June 13, 2007 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Unique Law Firm Marketing Opportunity from Lawline.com
A leading provider of online continuing legal education now offers a distinctive marketing opportunity for individual law firms looking to generate interest in their practices. - May 15, 2007 - FurtherEd
ITpreneurs Launches COBIT Courseware Incorporating Contents of COBIT 4.1
ISACA and ITpreneurs are offering an updated education portfolio reflecting the recently released update to the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) IT governance framework. As a first step, ITpreneurs will launch the 4.1 COBIT Foundation Course on the 16th of May 2007. - May 11, 2007 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Home Schooler Takes Home the Grand Prize in Learning By Grace’s “I Have a Dream” Essay Contest
Home schooling student Jazmine Reyes wins Learning By Grace’s “I Have a Dream” Essay Contest. This 14-year-old home schooler took home a Grand Prize trophy. - May 09, 2007 - Learning By Grace, Inc.
Hamburg English Announces the Launch of Its New TOEIC Preparation Website
The Test of English for International Communications. Just released, a new TOEIC preparation website that can help people wishing to sit the TOEIC. The website at www.onlineenglish.de/toeicprep/ was developed by the founder of www.hamburg-english.de (a native engineer from the UK and an authorised... - May 08, 2007 - Hamburg English
Online PreK-12 Homeschooling Academies Gear Up for the Jr. Picasso Contest
Several of Learning By Grace’s homeschooling academies are holding the Jr. Picasso Contest, an international homeschool contest showcasing homeschool art. - April 28, 2007 - Learning By Grace, Inc.
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch, Leading Wilderness Program Provider, Offers Parents 5 Tips to Dealing with a Troubled Teen
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Helps Parents Communicate with and Structure Daily Life for Troubled Teens - April 27, 2007 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Instant University and College Prospectus Download Service to Launch
Leading prospectus order handing service OneUniForm is to launch a new PDF download service of university and college prospectuses from April 20th through a new section on its website. The instant download service which will not require students to register is designed to speed up potential university students’ access to crucial information. - April 20, 2007 - OneUniForm
Nominations Being Sought for H. Glenn Williams Power of One Awards
Communities In Schools of North Carolina to Present the Awards at NC Education Ball - April 13, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
North Carolina Business Leaders Support Education by Sponsoring Fifth Annual North Carolina Education Ball
NC Education Ball To Benefit Communities In Schools of North Carolina on June 16th - March 31, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Beyond Expectations to Host Teen Workshops for National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. Beyond Expectations (BE) has announced that it will host free workshops for teens geared to help them make informed financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. - March 31, 2007 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
SAS Education Strategist Joins Communities in Schools of NC Board of Directors
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) today announced the addition of Caroline McCullen of SAS as a new member of its Board of Directors. McCullen is the Education Strategist for the SAS Education Practice, a division of SAS, the leader in business intelligence. Ms. McCullen is a... - March 20, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Havana Jazz Festival Tour
A select group of Canadians and Americans will be VIP guests at the Havana International Jazz Festival in February 2008. - March 09, 2007 - Cuba Education Tours
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and ABC11 Eyewitness News Partner to Produce New Public Service Announcement
Thirty-second video highlights the impact of students who drop out of school before reaching graduation. - February 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Now Online, Certification for Funeral Directing
The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has expanded to offer Certification for Funeral Directing Online. Students participating in this program will learn the skills for complete funeral directing and funeral service arts in accordance with Texas laws and standards. Among the skills being... - February 20, 2007 - The Learning House, Inc.
Two Home Schoolers Win International Online Christmas Essay Contest with Nintendo Wii Grand Prize
Home schooling students Shellie Low and Hilary Lee win the Learning By Grace, Inc. Christmas essay contest for students aged 10-17 and were awarded with Nintendo Wii. - February 16, 2007 - Learning By Grace, Inc.
Online Homeschooling Company Announces Chevy Aveo Give-Away Winner
Leading homeschooling service provider Learning By Grace, Inc. announces the winner, Maureen Bracellari, of its Chevy Aveo Give-Away. - February 14, 2007 - Learning By Grace, Inc.
Communities in Schools of NC Holds Annual Training Conference
Keynote Speaker Addresses Gang Prevention and Intervention - February 03, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Right Fit College Search Launches Free "College Prep and Search Seminars" for Local High School Students and Parents
Local Catholic High Schools now have access to two free seminars presented by Patricia Herbert, national and regional speaker/ presenter and owner of Right Fit College Search. "College Prep Tips From the Expert" and "How to Conduct a Savvy College Search" are being scheduled this spring to help Catholic students and parents learn how to find a college "match" made in Heaven. - January 25, 2007 - Right Fit College Search
CVS/ Pharmacy Charitable Trust and KIT Open Doors to Children with Disabilities
Kids Included Together (KIT) Receives $30,825 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. The new partnership will increase access to out-of-school time programs for children with disabilities in North County San Diego. - January 11, 2007 - Kids Included Together
Wachovia Executive Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) has announced the addition of John William (Bill) Holt III, head of Community Banking and Business Banking for Wachovia Corporation, to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors for CISNC provides direction in planning and policy decisions,... - January 04, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Text Message Subscriptions are the Coolest New Holiday Gift
Prepwords.com has text message subscriptions including SAT prep, word of the day, and Spanish word of the day subscriptions that will text message a daily message to your cell phone. - December 22, 2006 - Prep Words
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Program Manager, to Join Beyond Expectations at Educational Forum
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Philadelphia Area Program Manager, will be among the presenters with Beyond Expectations (BE) at the YAC Science Fair and Educational Forum this Saturday, December 9. Tom will present information about their national Banking on Our Future program. - December 08, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
State Education Leader Joins Oxford Community Project
Dr. Janice O. Davis to Work to Establish Communities In Schools Program - December 02, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
ITpreneurs Ranked Number 73 Fastest Growing Technology Company on the 2006 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA
Five-Year Revenue Growth of 1,776 Percent Lands ITpreneurs at Number 73 - December 02, 2006 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Beyond Expectations Launches New Online Learning Center
Beyond Expectations (BE) has launched a new online learning center and entered into a partnership with the New Jersey Financial Literacy Awareness Network (NJFLAN). Through this exciting collaboration, BE can help families teach their children how to manage money and make informed financial decisions. - December 01, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
North Carolinians Named CIS Baldwin Fellows
Program Established to Combat the Current Trend of Early Retirement and Shifting Roles Among Nonprofit Leaders - December 01, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Continuing Education Program for Band Directors in High Schools
CEU credits for teacher certification renewal offered for school band directors via online university continuing education program. - November 21, 2006 - High School Band Directors Natl. Assoc
Machine Learning with GoogleRobot™
Machine Learning with GoogleRobot™ Bridges Communication Gap between Humans and Robots - November 14, 2006 - googlescriber.com
KSU, Only Historically Black University in Kentucky to Offer an Online Program
America’s racial profile is rapidly changing and minority children comprise a larger percentage of public school students. How we deal with the increasingly diverse student population in our public schools continues to be a challenge. Diversity not only applies to race and ethnicity; it also... - November 10, 2006 - The Learning House, Inc.
FamilyEducation.com Relaunches Online Reading Tool for Preschool Children, Determines Reading Ability, Problems, Offers Improvement Guidance
From school newsletters, to expert advice on television, many parents find themselves overwhelmed with tips on how their children can improve. FamilyEducation.com, partnering with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, is offering a new version of “Get Ready to Read!,” a... - November 03, 2006 - Family Education
Pen to Paper Creations Launches into the Writers’ World
Pen To Paper Creations is dedicated to helping a writer become a great writer and closer to becoming the next big name in print. Their service helps you strengthen your writing weaknesses without all the expensive costs of workshops and writing books. - October 25, 2006 - Pen To Paper Creations
Beautiful Minds Educational & Psychological Services, Inc. Opens Second Location in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Metroplex
Beautiful Minds Educational & Psychological Services, Inc. of Beverly Hills, California’s most trusted source for education, psychological testing, academic review and analysis, IEP consulting & advocacy, and One-to-One instruction for individuals with Learning Disabilities, today... - October 21, 2006 - Beautiful Minds Educational & Psychological Services, Inc.
Project Management Training Company – Watermark Learning – Reveals Top 5 Challenges Faced by Project Managers
Watermark Learning is coaching project managers on how to communicate effectively with their project team to improve project success rate. - October 16, 2006 - Watermark Learning
Googlescriber™ - Breaking the Learning Barriers with Telephone Learning Software to Solve Crisis in American Classrooms with a Phone, the Web and Video
Telephones, including cell phones, are the most readily available technology, but now Professor Steven Donahue of Miami Dade College has taken telephone use to unprecedented level by developing the Googlescriber™ or a "Write-by-Phone" system. Donahue says of the software, "This... - October 10, 2006 - googlescriber.com
FamilyEducation.com, Leading Online Publisher of Parenting Advice & Family Guidance, Hires New Editorial Director
Family Education Network—the leading online publisher of educational expertise, practical guidance and grade specific (K-12) information for teachers, parents, and kids — today announced the hiring of Dottie Enrico as Editorial Director of FamilyEducation.com, the company’s online learning-based site for parents. - October 10, 2006 - Family Education
ITpreneurs Ranked Number 11 in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2006
ITpreneurs has been named the 11th fastest growing technology companies in Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50. Deloitte based the rankings on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 2001–2005, which stood at 1776% (CAGR). ITpreneurs, which celebrated its... - October 05, 2006 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Top Executive of Eaton Corporation Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Suzanne Burns Joins Statewide Board - September 28, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Back to School Tips: Parenting Advice on Making Time for Family Activities this School Year
From packing lunches, to carpools, to helping with homework, many parents find themselves with little family time and even less personal time. “Ten Ways to Make More Time for Your Kids”, the top ten list from FamilyEducation.com, provides parenting tips and expert advice to save time... - September 20, 2006 - Family Education
LifeBound Signs Exclusive Agreement with National Tutoring Association
LifeBound Training and Certification for Academic Coaching Skills signed an exclusive agreement with The National Tutoring Association (NTA). - September 19, 2006 - LifeBound, LLC
Communities In Schools of NC Launches Gang Awareness Poster Campaign as Students Head Back to School
Campaign Offers a Positive Alternative to Gang Involvement. - August 25, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
All inPlay Partners with Educators and Vocational Rehabilitation Trainers to Help Blind Veterans
All inPlay partners with educators and vocational rehabilitation trainers, to offer its games and community in helping veterans learn how to use assistive technology. - August 25, 2006 - All inPlay LLC
Back-to-School Educational Program with Free Learning-Based Games, Expert Advice, and School Shopping Spree from Family Education
Family Education, http://www.familyeducation.com/home/, the leading online publisher of learning-based materials for parents, teachers, and kids, launches its 2006 Back-to-School program Monday August 21st. This year’s program features free games, articles, expert advice, message boards, and... - August 22, 2006 - Family Education
Shepherd & Woodward, the Largest Supplier of Academic Gowns and Robes to Oxford University Announces the Launch of its Enhanced Website for Gowns, Robes and Regalia
Shepherd & Woodward website now includes information on: Freeman gowns and robes, Ceremonial Gowns for all occasions, Regalia for professional bodies, institutions, societies and a full design and formal wear advisory service. - July 26, 2006 - Shepherd & Woodward Ltd.