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Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Education Online Services Announces Launch of an Online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree at Southern University’s College of Education
Education Online Services Corporation and Southern University & A&M College at Baton Rouge (SUBR) announce the launch of a new online degree program: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. - June 26, 2013 - Education Online Services Corp
AIC to Offer New Theater Major
American International College in Springfield, Mass., will offer students a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts, as well as a minor in theater arts, both of which prepare students for further study and professional achievement. - June 26, 2013 - American International College
Digital Vidya to Organize Social Media Marketing Workshop in Mumbai
Digital Vidya will conduct its Social Media Marketing Workshop in Mumbai in the month of August. - June 26, 2013 - Digital Vidya
ACLS Certification is Now Available Through ACLS Online
Getting ACLS certification online is now possible thanks to a new online certification site that offers ACLS certification to those individuals who are having a hard time completing this requirement while juggling their busy work schedules. - June 23, 2013 - ACLS Online Certification
Rev It Up Reading Announces Price Reduction for Online Speed Reading Course
Special Limited-Time Offer to Commemorate Graduation Season - June 23, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
Dr. Randolph Gunter to Speak at SECME 2013
Randolph Gunter, Ph.D., Chief Visionary Officer of 21st Century Learning Solutions, spoke at the 37th Annual SECME Summer Institute Friday, June 21. Gunter addressed the STEM crisis during the closing plenary session and discussed how disruptive innovation will change the outcome of this issue... - June 22, 2013 - 21st Century Learning Solutions
Special Wish Wall for Nelson Mandela at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg
A wall where expo visitors can write a personal message to former President Nelson Mandela has been constructed at the African Education Week and Career Indaba that is starting at the Sandton Convention Centre tomorrow. Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address... - June 21, 2013 - African Education Week
LunchBox Kids, LLC to Release Educator Recommended Children's Health & Fitness Board Game
LunchBox Kids board game will launch into 30 Texas Elementary Schools August, 2013. · LunchBox Kids board game is for children ages 6 and up. The games unique 400 educational health and fitness pop quiz questions along with exercise challenges provides a disguised “workout” in a... - June 20, 2013 - LunchBox Kids, LLC
River Dell Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children's Scholarship Award Contest
This year's Children's Scholarship awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, who was a longtime adviser to NJCTS. - June 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
North Brunswick High School Raises $3,500 to Benefit Programs and Services of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students, teachers and administrators all take part in series of activities that started in October and ended just a few weeks ago. All money raised will benefit the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy efforts of NJCTS. - June 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Ideas4ed Adds Third App to Its Now I Know App Collection
Ideas4ed, today announced the launch if their third iPad App, Now I Know Oceania. The App is the third application that has been built by Ideas4ed and is targeted at children with the intention of giving them an in-depth learning experience while at the same time ensuring that they have fun. By... - June 18, 2013 - ideas4ed
Dr Mamphela Ramphele Welcomes Teachers and Learners at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg on Thursday
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address during the opening of African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre this Thursday, 20 June at 09h00. Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place from Thursday, 20 June until Saturday, 22 June. - June 18, 2013 - African Education Week
Builder’s Club Walkathon in Scotch Plains Raises $3,500 for New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Terrill Middle School sixth-grader Josh Klapper, along with teacher Ben Rogers, spearheaded an effort that featured 30 students walking and running to benefit NJCTS' statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs. - June 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Manalapan Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Cherokee Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, Named to Two Boards in Northern Virginia
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, named to the boards of two prestigious organizations in Northern Virginia: WISER and FPY. - June 15, 2013 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Summit Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Approves Biologix Solutions Online Bioterrorism Response Course for All State Licensees
Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Approves Biologix Solutions Online “Bioterrorism Response” course for Dental Healthcare Professionals to fulfill mandatory 4 hours continuing education requirements. - June 15, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Maryland Approves Biologix Solutions Online Abuse & Neglect Prevention Course for Dental Healthcare Professionals
Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners Approves Biologix Solutions Online Abuse & Neglect Prevention for Dental Healthcare Professionals course to fulfill mandatory 2 hours continuing education requirements in abuse and neglect. - June 15, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
SANS Marks 10th Anniversary with State-of-the-Art Solutions for Global Language Learning
SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning, including the SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab technology software suite, is celebrating its 10th anniversary... - June 14, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
17th Annual Research Day Features New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Patient-Centered Medical Education Program
Dr. Stuart Green and Kirsten Graham present their research on the landmark program, which Dr. Green helped NJCTS implement in 2011 and is soon to be published. - June 14, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Mackin Educational Resources Sponsors National Flipped Learning Conference
Flipped Learning has become a hot topic in education. Find out why during the national flipped learning conference to be held June 17-19, 2013. - June 14, 2013 - Mackin
Career Step to Exhibit at HFMA's 2013 National Institute June 16-19
Career Step will be exhibiting in booth 1643 at the 2013 National Institute of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) in Orlando, Florida, June 16-19 in addition to presenting a new white paper on avoiding the negative financial consequences of ICD-10 at the show. - June 14, 2013 - Career Step
Young Engineers Prove Vehicle Safety is No Yolk in the Smallpeice Trust Egg Crash Challenge
Pupils from four Leeds schools teamed up to create some cracking designs when they took on the Smallpeice Trust vehicle safety challenge, using eggs as their crash test dummies. The pupils were taking part in a scheme to promote further study and careers in STEM disciplines (science, technology,... - June 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Local ADHD Expert to Speak at World’s Only Adult ADHD-Exclusive Conference
ADDA, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, is proud to feature Granite Bay’s own Laurie Dupar, PMHNP, RN, PCC as a speaker at the upcoming 14th International Adult ADHD Conference, the world’s largest gathering on adult ADHD, taking place in Detroit, Michigan from July 18-21 at... - June 13, 2013 - Coaching for ADHD
Cherry Hill West Student Wins Second Place in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 13, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ESL Explorer Offers Last-Minute Deals for Students Seeking to Study English Abroad
ESL Explorer, a pioneer in the English as a Second Language (ESL) travel industry has launched a new last-minute deals site for students seeking to study English abroad, providing up to 50% cost savings on all ESL course offered worldwide. Each year, more than 1.5 million students from countries... - June 13, 2013 - ESL Explorer
African Education Week and Career Indaba Offer Free, Practical Workshops for Teachers and Learners
Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba at the Sandton Convention Centre from Thursday 20 June until Saturday 22 June. The events offer teachers practical courses to improve their classroom and technical skills and learners can... - June 13, 2013 - African Education Week
MARG Charitable Foundation Raises $10,000 to Help the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Money raised at the April 6 gala fundraising dinner will go toward supporting NJCTS' myriad statewide family support and educational outreach programs. - June 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
East Brunswick Student Wins First Place in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Proudly Announces Its 2013 Children’s Scholarship Award Winners
This year’s 16 scholarships are being given in memory of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, President Emeritus of Kean University and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 11, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Local Firm Chosen to Lead Public Relations Campaign for Children’s Montessori Preschool and Childcare Facility - June 10, 2013 - Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
A+ Tutoring Announces Latest 99th Percentile Scores on ACT and Explorer Test
Sixth Grade Mason, Ohio, Student Qualifies for Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) with Mr. DiSalvo's SAT and ACT Tutoring at A+ Tutoring/Test Preparation in Cincinnati. - June 09, 2013 - A+ Tutoring Test Preparation
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome from a Latino Perspective" Webinar to Take Place June 19
Dr. Richard Zakreski and Laura Zakreski will make this important presentation on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - June 09, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Campus Technology Announces Prestigious 2013 Innovators Awards Winners
Campus Technology officially announces the winners of its ninth annual Innovators Awards. This year, nine honorees were selected in six categories out of 235 nominations submitted from outstanding higher education institutions around the globe. - June 09, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Rev It Up Reading Announces Summer Webinar Series
Getting Up to Speed with What You Read Webinars Offered This July - June 07, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
African Education Week Moderator Graeme Bloch: "Education is Not an Employment Bureau for Adults"
“African Education Week provides a platform to air problems and find solutions: such platforms are very important. We have to talk; we have to hear each other. This is the only way to decide on priorities, to agree on solutions, to find real pathways to real quality.” So says... - June 07, 2013 - African Education Week
JobScout Kicks Off California Digital Literacy Workshop Tour
JobScout hits the road with the "Cup of Joe & a Job Search" Tour! Eager to get Californians back to work, the job skills platform embarks on a road trip across the state to bring the digital literacy and job hunting skills needed to find a job in today's online marketplace. - June 06, 2013 - JobScout
New Software from College & Trainer Marketing is Free for Providers
Free software that answers prospects’ online questions is being offered to providers in a tie up between Eire based Pubble and Stefan Drew of UK-based College & Trainer Marketing. The software, called Pubble, means providers can now answer online questions via a moderator or knowledge... - June 05, 2013 - College & Trainer Marketing Ltd
My Big Star Chart Wins a 2013 National Parenting Publications Award Joining an Elite List of Outstanding "Must-Have" Products for Parents
The My Big Star Chart has been named a 2013 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Silver winner, recognized for its support to encourage positive behavior, achievement and development in children. - June 03, 2013 - Victoria Chart Company
African Education Week to Discuss iPads, Cell Phones and Other Gadgets as Future Tools of Learning
With free learning content increasingly becoming available through open access digital platforms, there is growing pressure on the lecturer at higher education institutions to re-think the way they present learning opportunities. “The world is changing and there are different ways of gaining... - June 01, 2013 - African Education Week
Dr. Abdul Kalam's Lead India 2020 Expands Globally, US Chapter Unveiled an Innovative Model to Engage 25 Million NRIs to Transform India as a Developed Nation by 2020
In a private ceremony in Rockville, Maryland, Lead India 2020 Chapter Executive Team along with a group of vibrant young students and supporters of Li2020 Foundation met with Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020 and seek guidance on expanding the Lead India 2020 activities globally - May 31, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Diploma to Degree Program Launches to Help Kansas Adults Complete Their High School Diploma and Earn College Credits Online at No Cost to the Student
Lyons USD 405, Pratt Community College, eduKan, and CompuHigh come together in a strategic partnership to help adults in Kansas who need to complete their high school education to simultaneously earn their diploma and get college credit at no charge. This free program will help adults move ahead in their career while providing a flexible schedule whereby they can do the work whenever and wherever their schedule permits because it is all online and is available to all eligible adults in Kansas. - May 31, 2013 - EDUKAN
SpringPeople Announces the Open Platform for Technologists to Discuss Emerging Technologies
SpringPeople Software Pvt. Ltd., a leader in corporate trainings, today announced the launch of non-commercial, open for all, user group meetings to encourage discussions and exchange of ideas and foster adaption of emerging technologies in the technical community. - May 31, 2013 - SpringPeople Software Private Limited
Habib Animatos Signs Up with Shorz International, Jordan
Habib Animatos has signed up for PTC® STEM Academy on 3rd May 2013 with Shorz International, Jordan for promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics learning amongst Jordanian School Students. Mr. Madhat Abuelenien, General Manager signed up on behalf of Shorz International,... - May 30, 2013 - Habib animatos
Success for First Get.A.Voice Foundation Gala
Get.A.Voice aims to empower youth to end social cruelty in their schools. The Get.A.Voice program has been successfully implemented in local Long Island schools and the fundraiser this release refers to was held to help launch a national campaign for Get.A.Voice. - May 30, 2013 - Get.A.Voice