Recent Headlines
Within Educational Support Services
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.
North Carolina Education Ball Raises $266,000 to Benefit Education
Fourth Annual Gala Event Most Successful Ever - July 15, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Golden Gate Founds Sixth Campus Online
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary determined that distance learning would provide the institution with a valuable means of reaching beyond physical campus limitations. This fall a sixth campus will be founded – its eLearning Campus. - June 08, 2006 - The Learning House, Inc.
Renaissance Corporate eUniversity to be Launched this Month
Renaissance Legal & Learning Systems - A Leading KPO based in India is all set to launch the Renaissance Corporate eUniversity. The eUniversity will be launching various courses certified by other leading universities; institutes and professional bodies in phase one. Renaissance Corporate eUniversity will be offering certificate and diploma courses intending to fulfill the Gap that exists today between regular courses and on the job reality. - June 03, 2006 - Renaissance Legal & Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Doctor Launches “Virtual Pediatrician”
Offers Parents Much Needed Support for Behavioral and Medical Problems. - June 03, 2006 - RaisingKids, Inc.
2006 North Carolina Education Ball to be Held in Raleigh
State leaders join the community and business leaders to celebrate education in North Carolina. - June 02, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Brain Based Math & Reading Programs Help Bridge the Achievement Gap
The Camelot Learning Program is approved as for Title I funding under NCLB in several states. The Camelot Learning Program provides a multi-sensory learning environment in which reluctant learners gain essential skills and concepts in reading and math. Comprehensive curricula kits are fun, enaging, written by teachers and correlated to state and national standards. - May 13, 2006 - Camelot Learning
ITpreneurs Launches COBIT for Sarbanes-Oxley IT Compliance Course TM: An Enabler for the Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
To meet the growing need for training and greater awareness of how COBIT can help achieve the guidelines put forward in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ITpreneurs and ISACA (R) announce the launch of the much awaited COBIT for Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance course TM. As the official ISACA course it encompasses the knowledge and understanding gained from over two years of Sarbanes-Oxley implementation experience. - May 12, 2006 - ITpreneurs Netherlands BV
Version3, Inc. Releases Video Case Study Highlighting Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Version3, Inc., (www.ver3.com) developer of Version3 Simple Sign-On, continues to show significant growth and momentum in the public sector, as they move forward in 2006. Andy Sakalian, CEO and President of Version3, Inc., announced today the release of its first Microsoft produced case study highlighting an access management solution by Version3 called Simple Sign-On (SSO). - May 10, 2006 - Version3, Inc.
Conveyancing Hub Relaunches Itself as Renaissance Legal & Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Conveyancing Hub (India) Pvt. Ltd - also known as “The legal documentation Experts” is undergoing a major change in its business activities. A need was felt by the team, CEO and the Directors of this Indian Legal Offshore Company to change its name to reflect the new business and to clear the confusion that Conveyancing Hub is just into Conveyances. - May 02, 2006 - Renaissance Legal & Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Mad Linx From BET’s “Rap City” - To Host the 2nd Annual
Mad Linx, the host of the popular Black Entertainment Television (BET) show "Rap City," will host the 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays on April 29, 2006 at Martin Luther King Jr. High School (3200 East Lafayette St., Detroit, MI). Track and field teams from high schools all... - April 27, 2006 - Robert Shumake
International Students’ Forefront of OneUniForm Business
University Prospectus request website releases figures showing substantial international growth. - April 13, 2006 - OneUniForm
Sober College Building ‘Online Community’
The young adult addict is a different kind of student, and it’s going to take a different kind of education to get them to learn. - April 12, 2006 - The Learning House, Inc.
Baptist Colleges and Schools Promote Online Programs via New Web Site
Baptist Colleges Online was built for those students who consider a faith-based college or university to be an important factor in their decision-making process. - April 12, 2006 - The Learning House, Inc.
Baptistcollegesonline.com - Great New Resource
Baptist Colleges Online seeks to connect students with high quality, online, accredited programs and courses. - March 24, 2006 - The Learning House, Inc.
Local Tutoring Company, WyzAnt, Gives Back to Community through 'WyzAide'
WyzAnt, Inc., a tutoring company in Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, is now providing free tutoring to deserving students through its charity, WyzAide. WyzAnt, pronounced 'wise-ant,' is a tutoring company that has over ninety part-time tutors teaching more than eighty subjects, all of which are participating in WyzAide. - March 23, 2006 - WyzAnt Tutoring
J8 Global Citizenship Programme Expands to Engage Young People Across the World in the Burning Global Issues of our Time
Following the success of J8 in 2004-5, the global citizenship programme is expanding internationally, to offer young people across the world the opportunity to discuss key global issues with the G8 leaders themselves. - March 09, 2006 - J8 Global Citizenship Programme
Scholarship Learning Company Founder Jason Lum Shows How to Successfully Apply for College and Scholarships
Today's students face monumental challenges to getting into top colleges and paying for their education. Cutthroat student competition and shrinking acceptance rates make it tough for students to gain entry into the nation's premier colleges and universities. And with tuition costs soaring and federal aid shrinking, many young graduates are facing six-figure student loans when they are just beginning to start their careers. - February 09, 2006 - Scholarship Learning Company