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Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. as one of several esteemed keynote speakers at the 2013 National Forum on Character Education, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. Dr. Franklin, the 10th president of Morehouse College, the nation’s... - May 30, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Small Businesses Can Outcompete Multinationals Says Stefan Dew Associates
Small businesses no longer need a level playing field; the playing field is now sloped in their favour. A tie up between Eire-based Pubble and means small businesses can now take competitive advantage and outcompete their biggest business rivals. For years large businesses, with huge budgets,... - May 29, 2013 - Stefan Drew Associates
Mackin Educational Resources Helps Oklahoma Schools Repopulate Their Libraries
Mackin invites you to donate to Funds4Books for Briarwood and Plaza Towers Elementary schools—where 100% of every dollar donated goes to purchase educational materials to rebuild these Moore, Oklahoma, schools’ library collections. - May 26, 2013 - Mackin
PEOPLECERT Participates at the ECDL Foundation’s Annual Forum, Where the New ECDL is Launched
PEOPLECERT executives attend the ECDL annual Forum, where the features of the New ECDL are introduced. - May 26, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Campus Technology Annual Summer Conference Announces New Program Advisory Board Members for 2013-2014
1105 Media Education Group and the Campus Technology 20th Annual Conference, the nation’s premier higher education technology conference, announces a new Program Advisory Board that will collaborate to help develop the most cutting-edge programs, sessions, and tracks for this summer’s... - May 25, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Dr Mamphela Ramphele to Speak at African Education Week in Johannesburg in June
“Educators have a sacred duty to nurture talent and inspire every child to become, from all aspects, the best human being possible!” – Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, says this will be her message when she delivers the keynote address during the opening session at the upcoming African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 20 June. - May 24, 2013 - African Education Week
Enslow Publishers Announces New Trade Imprint at Book Expo America
Speeding Star, a new list of trade books for boys, will launch in fall 2013 as an imprint of Enslow Publishers, a long-time publisher of books for the school and library market. - May 23, 2013 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Career Step Launches New Brand to Better Meet Needs of Students, Partners, and Clients
Career Step has released its new logo and brand message, developed through months of careful analysis and target audience research, with a number of variations to serve each of Career Step’s distinct sales channels. - May 23, 2013 - Career Step
GCF Answers Mobile Apps Supply Quick Answers to Your Microsoft Office Questions
GCF Answers mobile apps are free companion apps designed for users already familiar with Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, or 2013 but are seeking a quick answer, rather than a thorough explanation. Rather than searching through a textbook-like tutorial, a succinct search can offer up an immediate answer, allowing the user to return to the task at hand. - May 23, 2013 - GCFLearnFree.org
Stanford Social Innovation Review Highlights Communities In Schools Use of Hard Data and Soft Skills to Reduce Dropout Rates
Communities In Schools (CIS), the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, announced today that it was featured in the summer issue of the prestigious Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) in the “What Works” column. The article... - May 23, 2013 - Communities In Schools of Florida
Biologix Solutions LLC is Approved to Offer Infection Control Certificate for All Healthcare Professionals
Biologix Solutions is approved by State licensing boards to offer Infection Control Training or Certification for healthcare professionals to meet regulatory requirements to keep license and certification up to date. - May 23, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Appleton Learning of Georgia Awards Over $400,000 in Test Prep Scholarships
Students in East Cobb, Roswell, Milton, and surrounding communities have the opportunity to improve their ACT® or SAT® score with Appleton Learning. Appleton Learning of Georgia, with locations in Roswell and East Cobb, is offering over $400,000 in full and partial test prep scholarships... - May 22, 2013 - Appleton Learning
81% of Organisations Chose PEOPLECERT for Its Quality of Service, Systems & Processes
Service quality & simple processes are the top 2 reasons training and examination organisations chose PEOPLECERT over the competition, according to the 2012 Global Partners Survey conducted by PEOPLECERT. The survey, conducted by the global certification body amongst its global network of... - May 22, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
T.H.E. Journal Announces New Advisory Board Members for 2013-2015
1105 Media Education Group and T.H.E. Journal, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in K-12 education, today announces a new advisory board that will help guide the magazine in its new life as a multimedia publication. "We are about to complete our first year as an... - May 22, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Dental CE Online Courses Offered by Biologix Solutions for Dentists, Dental Hygienists & Other Dental Professionals
Biologix Solutions LLC, an AGD PACE Approved Dental CE provider offers 100% Online Dental Continuing Education Courses for Dentists, Hygienists & Other Dental Professionals. - May 22, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Tech4Learning Releases Pixie App for Android Tablets
Tech4Learning’s Pixie is now available for Android tablets through the Google Play store. Pixie is a creative app elementary-age children can use to combine text, original artwork, voice narration and images to communicate knowledge and ideas. - May 19, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Contributions to Help Support Its 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
NJCTS recognizes the support of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation, the HAPI Foundation, Costco, Wegman's and ShopRite for the June 7-9 event at YMCA Camp Bernie. - May 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Gifted Foundation Helps Atlanta Students Acquire $2.2 Million in College Scholarships
Students enrolled in the Gifted Education Foundation’s College Access Program received $2.2 million in scholarships and subsidized funding. - May 18, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
JobScout Offers New Grads Step by Step Approach to Understanding Online Employment Opportunities
Educated and Ready-to-Work Graduates Realizing the Economy is Not Offering Many Employment Opportunities Find Help in an Online Platform Designed to Teach Online Job Searching Techniques - May 18, 2013 - JobScout
Career Step to Exhibit at 2013 Amerinet Member Conference May 19-22
Career Step will be exhibiting at the 2013 Amerinet Member Conference, providing information on The ICD-10 Solution in booth 819. - May 17, 2013 - Career Step
A Digital Writing Tool That Works
An increasing number of users report that using the essay writing app sCoolWork has improved their grades and writing skills. Software house Skills & Knowledge to move towards scientific research. - May 17, 2013 - Skills and Knowledge
Mackin Educational Resources Participates in World Book Night U.S. 2013
World Book Night U.S. was just three weeks ago, but the effects are still felt among the recipients and the givers of books. - May 16, 2013 - Mackin
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Webinar Series: "Medication Management" and "TS in the Latino Community"
Review the May 8 webinar on "Medication Management for Tics and TS" and preview the June 19 webinar on "TS in the Latino Community." - May 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
American International College to Honor Board Treasurer and Alumnae at Commencement
Attorney A. Craig Brown of Longmeadow and educator Mary Raissi Stewart of Enfield, Conn., will receive honorary degrees at the American International College commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 19. The ceremony will take place at the Mass Mutual Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. - May 14, 2013 - American International College
AIC Nursing Students Score High on State Exam
The latest results of the 2012 Performance Summary for Massachusetts Nursing Education Programs, put American International College as tops in Western Massachusetts, and number three in the state among schools with BSN students taking the state licensure exam. - May 14, 2013 - American International College
Florida Approves Biologix Solutions Online Tattoo Course for Tattoo & Permanent Makeup Artists Licensing
Biologix Solutions LLC, a leader in online continuing education for body art professionals offers Florida Department of Health approved 100% bloodborne pathogens & communicable disease training for tattoo & permanent makeup artists licensing. - May 12, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Twin Cities Public Television and Mackin Educational Resources Announce PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest Winners
As part of its commitment to encouraging literacy among young people, Mackin Educational Resources proudly supports activities which engage students in reading and writing. One of these activities was the recent Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. - May 11, 2013 - Mackin
Local Residents Get Mud on Their Face for a Great Cause
A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels plan do a 5 mile obstacle course to raise money for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - May 09, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena
WeeCare Occupational Therapy Announces Summer Camp Series in Hoboken
WeeCare OT in Hoboken announces summer programs for children and referral program for parents to earn a discounted rate. Classes include a handwriting camp, social skills camp, structured play group, parent workshop and an organizational workshop. Classes are offered during the week and during evenings and weekends to maximize children's availability during the summer. - May 09, 2013 - WeeCare Occupational Therapy
Nursing Students and New Graduate Nurses: CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator Describes Highly Specialized Area of Nursing
Nursing students and new graduate nurses can learn more about becoming part of the transplant team. CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator describes in detail the many facets of this position. - May 03, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Students Inspired to Consider a Career in Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th April, forty three students from the Bury St Edmunds area benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience hosted at Culford School. The three-day residential programme, led by national educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the local William and Ellen... - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Work Experience Energises Pupils Courtesy of the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 12th April, fifty students from schools across the country, enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to be Held at Falcon Ridge GC, July 15th
The 7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to take place at Falcon Ridge GC, Lenexa, KS on July 15th. - May 02, 2013 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
African Education Week to Look at How Artisans Are Needed to Help Grow the South African Economy
African Education Week to gather experts in Johannesburg in June. - May 02, 2013 - African Education Week
Teenagers Take Part in Physics in Engineering Course with The Smallpeice Trust
From 9th to 11th April, forty nine students aged 14 and 15 gathered at Rugby School to attend a specially designed Physics in Engineering residential course. Sponsored by The Ferreras Willetts Family, The Ogden Trust, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and the University of Warwick,... - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Explore Atrificial Intelligence with The Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, forty-four promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience about artificial intelligence at the University of Exeter. - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
2013 USABO National Finals at Purdue University
In 2002, the Center developed and implemented the first-ever USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) to train future leaders in the biological sciences. The USABO is jointly sponsored with Purdue University. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - May 01, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Smallpeice Trust Nuclear Course a Resounding Success
From 3rd to 5th April, forty seven students from North Wales learned how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
95 Students Enjoy an Engineering experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th April, ninety five 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on engineering learning experience at the University of Liverpool. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi Presents Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate Award to New Jersey Teen
Emily Fleischman is feted with the inaugural honor from the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome for her many accomplishments, including writing a TS children's book. - April 30, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Biologix Solutions LLC Offers Dental Continuing Education for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants in All 50 States
Biologix Solutions LLC, an AGD PACE approved dental continuing education provider offers required and mandatory continuing education courses for dental professionals in all 50 states. - April 30, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College a Resounding Success for All Involved
More than 150 walkers take part in event that raised $8,000 for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome as a senior project for Ramapo’s AnnaKatharine Miehe. - April 29, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
San Diego Company iGrad Wins National Award for Financial Literacy Education
iGrad has received an Excellence In Financial Literacy (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. The award distinguishes iGrad as the Education Program of the Year in Debt Management. - April 29, 2013 - iGrad
AGD PACE Approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Provider of Dental Continuing Education
Biologix Solutions LLC is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit. - April 28, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Southampton Students Get Ahead with STEM with the Smallpeice Trust
From 20th to 22nd March, seventy students gathered at the University of Southampton, to attend a specially designed "Get Ahead with STEM" engineering experience residential course. In partnership with the University of Southampton, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13... - April 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Enjoy ECITB Engineering Experience Course with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th April, 96 promising students from across the UK benefitted from a unique learning experience at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, this... - April 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Grub Street Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support the Whole Writer Program
$25,000 grant supporting Grub Street's The Whole Writer Program is one of 817 NEA Art Works grants totaling $26.3 million in funding nationwide; Boston-based Grub Street is the second largest independent writing center in the nation - April 27, 2013 - Grub Street
South Plainfield School District Jeans Day Raises More Than $700 for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
April 5 event was a collboration between teacher Mary Ann Miehe and eighth-grade TS advocate Tommy Licato, who also held a district-wide “Dare To Be Different” Day on April 10. - April 27, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Career Step Develops Healthcare Facility Self-Evaluation as Result of WEDI ICD-10 Readiness Survey Results
As a result of the low level of ICD-10 readiness reported by recently published WEDI survey results, Career Step and YES HIM Consulting, Inc. have developed a self-evaluation to help organization's gauge their level of preparedness. - April 27, 2013 - Career Step