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"Food Choices" Resonates with Many Participants in New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's First Webinar of 2013
"Medication Management for Tics and Tourette Syndrome" will be discussed in NJCTS' next webinar, scheduled for May 8. - March 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Addition of Radio Personality Craig Carton as Honorary Board Member
Carton, 44, who is part of the "Boomer & Carton" morning radio show on WFAN in New York, was diagnosed with TS as a teenager and has been a supporter of NJCTS for nearly a decade. - March 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Campus Technology $5,000 Grand Prize Winner Announced
1105 Media Education Group and Campus Technology digital magazine announced the very first grand prize winner of the Campus Technology $5,000 dream vacation getaway for two on Feb. 25, 2013. Congratulations to luxury vacation giveaway winner Michelle Dunn, CIO at Trine University in Angola, IN. - February 28, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
CSU Institute for Palliative Care Offers Course for Nurses Working with Veterans
The two-day program is intended for nurses caring for veterans in any health care setting. - February 27, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
Tutor Doctor Minneapolis with Tips to Keep Your Student Flu Free
Tutor Doctor’s tutors are reminding parents with other ways to fight the flu. A common theme is to make certain children take a regular vitamin supplement and they also eat lots of the immune system-friendly foods. - February 27, 2013 - Tutor Doctor Minneapolis SW
Rev It Up Reading Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign; Rev It Up Reading Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve
Rev It Up Reading today announced they have become a partner with America’s Promise Alliance (America’s Promise). They will work with them to help reduce the nation’s high school dropout rate and ensure that America’s children and youth have the resources they need to lead... - February 27, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
CEE and Gen-Probe Host Bite of Science Dinner Event to Strengthen Science Teaching
Teachers will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Rohr and Dr. Woolf speak about cutting edge research areas, view a laboratory demonstration if possible, and find out how to connect the research to the high school classroom and laboratory. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interface with Dr. Rohr and Dr. Woolf r during the informal dinner. - February 27, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College Guaranteed to Rock Tourette Syndrome Community
Brother of walk organizer AnnaKatharine Miehe, William, is part of a band that will play at the April 14 event, which will benefit the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - February 27, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Through The Withering Storm: A Brief History of a Mental Illness Now Available in Paperback in Time for Bipolar Awareness Month
Through the Withering Storm, a book by Leif Gregersen, up until now only available as an ebook, has now been re-edited and released on amazon. This book tells the story of one young man's broken dreams and shattered relationships as he deals with Bipolar Disorder. - February 26, 2013 - Leif Gregersen
Dr. Mark Sarver, eduKan CEO, to Speak About Biometric Technology for Online Education at the 20th International Center for Academic Integrity Conference
At the 20th ICAI Conference’s Technology Showcase, Dr. Mark Sarver will be discussing how eduKan is using biometrics technology for student identity proofing to meet regulations, lower operational costs and maintain high levels of academic integrity for distance education. - February 26, 2013 - EDUKAN
Professional SAT & ACT Tutor Makes Transition to Cincinnati
Brent Puthoff, MS has been welcomed to Cincinnati to continue to collaborate with A+ Tutoring/Test Preparation in his tutoring capacity for SAT and ACT test prep, along with helping in a wide range of science and math subjects. Mr Puthoff, having scored into the 99th percentile on his own ACT, has excelled at teaching students the essentials of the system that has helped Mr DiSavo, A+'s main tutor, get his own students into the 99th percentile on several occasions. - February 24, 2013 - A+ Tutoring Test Preparation
Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) is Set to Host a Community Expert Forum on Behalf of American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen
This Drop-Out Prevention Initiative will provide parents, educators and students with indicators and solutions to increase the high school graduation rate. - February 24, 2013 - American Graduate Atlanta
BioInvaders More Efficient, Produces Biological Invasive Species Reporting App Cheaper, Faster Than World Governments, First Private Tool
BioInvaders, the firm that owns the Invasive Species Marketplace, has made an app for reporting invasive species at a lower cost and faster than world governments were able to do; further cementing the corporation’s place as a market leader in biological invader management. - February 23, 2013 - BioInvaders
The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program
This opportunity brings together teachers with leading and cutting edge scientists and/or engineers over an informal dinner. Teachers will have the opportunity to interact with researchers from industry, academia, and government. - February 23, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Hannah Pilnick's 5-Day Life-Changing Seminar is Given Free to the Public for the First Time. Few Seats Left.
In her seminar named “Leaving the Bubble”, Hannah Pilnick leads the participants in awakening their natural, innate healing abilities, so they can release their negative past experiences and live in freedom in every area of their lives. - February 23, 2013 - Hannah Pilnick
African Education Week and Career Indaba Ready to Make a Difference Again
Leadership in education, technology in the classroom, STEM education*, OERs** and the future of higher education are some of the pressing issues that will be focused on at the annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place in Johannesburg from 19-22 June this year. *STEM = Science,... - February 23, 2013 - African Education Week
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
Proclaimed as the "best weekend of the year," this event once again -- which will be partially funded by a grant from the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation -- will take place at YMCA Camp Bernie for New Jersey TS families. This year's dates are June 7-9. - February 22, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Olympic Dietician to Speak at American International College
Olympic Dieitican Jillian Wanik will discuss healthy eating habits with students at American International Collge in Springfield, Mass. - February 22, 2013 - American International College
Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC Announces the Formation of a Professional Partnership with netWORKshops LLC
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Founder and Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC, is pleased to announce the formation of a professional partnership with netWORKshops LLC. netWORKshops provides comprehensive group workshops for college students entering the job market; it leverages... - February 21, 2013 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
San Francisco Chronicle Journalist to Moderate Compass Family Services' Panel Discussion on Family Trauma, Homelessness, and Poverty
Compass Family Services is proud to announce its first in a series of panel discussions on the topic of "Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Poverty" on Wednesday, February 23, hosted by SNR Denton at their law offices in San Francisco’s financial district. The discussion will... - February 21, 2013 - Compass Family Services
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT Sign Agreement for the Provision of ITIL Exams
Pink Elephant and PEOPLECERT today announced the signing of a global agreement for the provision of the full portfolio of the ITIL® certification program. In addition, PEOPLECERT will be a silver sponsor at PINK13 in Las Vegas, on 17-20 February. - February 20, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
EMTC Edu Bursts Onto Kids’ Game Market
Startup EMTC Edu takes unique approach to learning apps with the upcoming release of two games: Happy Dots and Zoo Time. - February 20, 2013 - EMTC Edu
Career Step Launches Updated Computer Technician Career Training Program
Career Step has launched an updated version of its Computer Technician training program designed to prepare graduates to pass the new CompTIA A+ certification exams, released in October 2012. - February 20, 2013 - Career Step
New University-Model School® in North Austin Makes Hiring Announcement
Trinity Preparatory Academy is now hiring highly qualified fine arts and grade level teaching faculty. - February 20, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
Long Island Regents Prep Now Offering AP Review Classes
Beginning in May, 2013, Long Island Regents Prep will offer one-day review courses in all major Advanced Placement Courses at SUNY Farmingdale. - February 19, 2013 - Long Island Regents Prep
New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt Co-Sponsors CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013
Representative Holt is 1 of 8 Congressmen to sign on to bill H.R. 146, which was reintroduced to the House by Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ8) in January. - February 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
American International College to Hold 5k Run for Education
American International College (AIC) is sponsoring the 2nd annual Run for Education, a 5k race to bring awareness to the importance of K-12 education. - February 16, 2013 - American International College
Leading Provider of Summer High School Study Abroad Programs Announces New Program Advisor
SPI High School Study Abroad Announces New Addition to the Team, Carrie Straub, Admissions & Program Advisor - February 16, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Tim Howard Connection Nets NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Donations from North Brunswick High School
Students and faculty of soccer superstar’s alma mater have set a goal of raising $5,000 – $2,300 of which already has been collected – to benefit the programs and services of NJCTS. - February 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
CSU Institute for Palliative Care Launches First Course Offerings
Institute offers 2013 calendar of palliative care training programs for nurses, social workers, chaplains and other health care professionals. - February 15, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
Teacher Lee Beats President Obama's Preschool Initiative by Four Years
Quality universal preschool education was one of the key initiatives President Obama advocated during his State of the Union address. A San Diego organization, Teacher Lee Play-to-Learn, has been tackling this exact issue for the last four years. - February 14, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Lorikeet Learning Goes Live with Crowdfunder.com
Lorikeet Learning will start accepting followers on crowdfunder on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9: AM EST. - February 12, 2013 - Lorikeet Learning
New School Finalizing Curriculum Adoption
Trinity Preparatory Academy makes Biblical worldview a priority. - February 12, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
The Detroit Public Library Hosts Book Signing for Two-Time Blues Music Award Winner, Bettye LaVette
Detroit Soul Singer Discusses Autobiography “A Woman Like Me” Thursday, February 21st, 6pm – Main Library - February 10, 2013 - Detroit Public Library
BiTA Service Management Joins PEOPLECERT’s Global Network of Accredited Training Organizations for the Delivery of ITIL® Exams
BiTA Service Management, one of Sweden’s leading consulting and education companies with a focus on IT governance & IT Service Management, is the latest European training organization to become accredited by PEOPLECERT for the delivery of the ITIL certification, adding up to a growing number of Europe-based organizations that deliver ITIL exams through PEOPLECERT. - February 10, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers & Body Art Professionals
Biologix Solutions LLC is approved / accredited by most major State Health Departments / Local Health Departments / Licensing Agencies as a provider of online bloodborne pathogens and infection control training to obtain license to practice tattooing, piercing and permanent body art. - February 09, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
LeadIndia2020.com Global Website Launched by Honorable Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Lead India 2020 Foundation USA launches its website to engage over 100 Million NRIs around the world to learn and participate in India's largest social change movement - Lead India 2020, a vision of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India. - February 07, 2013 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
Undergraduate Physics Program Which Women Can Excel
The Center's mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to encourage collaboration between and among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), the U.S. Physics Team, and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). - February 07, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
High Focus Centers Donates Chase Wilson Education’s Anti-Bullying Curriculum to Northern New Jersey School District
Bogota School District will receive a copy of Chase Wilson Education’s ground-breaking bullying prevention program – “The Building Blocks of HIB: Bullying Redefined,” donated by High Focus Centers - February 06, 2013 - Chase Wilson Education
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Launches 2013 Wednesday Webinar Series
Presented by Certified Nutritional Consultant Stephanie Goodman, a webinar on February 27 will focus on healthy diets and lifestyles for children with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD and autism. - February 06, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Becomes Honorary Member of the Center for Excellence in Education’s Board of Trustees
CEE recruits the most intellectually gifted and talented students and nurtures them through exceptionally designed programs to new academic heights to become tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. CEE provides cost-free programs to its students through collaborations with educational institutions, private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals who share a commitment to educational excellence and leadership. - February 04, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Grammarly Company Store Announces Witty T-Shirt Contest
www.Grammarly.net Brings Fun Grammarly Gear to the Masses - February 04, 2013 - Grammarly, Inc.
University-Model Private School Bringing Jobs to Austin, Texas
While Texas public schools were recently forced to cut teaching positions and stall new hiring, a unique private school coming to Austin, Texas will hire new teachers and staff to deliver a style of schooling that has produced outstanding results across the nation. - February 04, 2013 - Trinity Preparatory Academy
DrinkingAndDriving.Org Announces Fundraiser at Hooters in Ontario Feb. 27
Hooters Ontario will donate 20% of the tab to DrinkingAndDriving.Org. You must bring the flyer available on the DrinkingAndDriving.Org home page. Happens Feb. 27 4-8pm. - February 03, 2013 - DrinkingAndDriving.Org - Prevention, Education, Assistance
SPI Announces High School Community Service & Immersion Programs in Costa Rica
Leading high school study abroad program SPI Study Abroad offers new summer service and immersion opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Costa Rica. - February 03, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
PEOPLECERT Expands Its Global Reach Through a Multi-Year Contract with Prometric
PEOPLECERT, one of the leading global certification bodies that offers ITIL, IASSC Lean Six Sigma, ECDL and City & Guilds certifications, and Prometric, a trusted, global provider of testing and assessment services, have signed a multi-year agreement for the global distribution of PEOPLECERT certifications. - February 03, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
KIT Provides Tips to Include Athletes with Disabilities
In response to a Department of Education mandate, Kids Included Together has created a list of 5 tips to help K12 athletic directors include youth with disabilities in sports programs: 1. Modify uniforms and equipment (for instance, a child/youth with sensory differences may need to wear a rash... - February 02, 2013 - Kids Included Together
Join the Team Contributing DNA Toward a Cure for Tourette Syndrome at Rutgers University
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview individuals and families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program, in conjunction with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, on February 14, 15 and 16 at Rutgers. - February 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Tourette Syndrome Families Invited to Take Part in Research Conference
Current TS treatments and genetics research will be discussed March 9 at Overlook Medical Center’s Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. - February 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
360 Education Solutions Partners with Abilene Christian University
The beginning of the year is already off to a great start as two leaders in education partner in an effort to help teachers pursue their higher education online. Leading the way in quality enrollment services, 360 Education Solutions has partnered with Abilene Christian University, expanding their programs to include new M.Ed. programs for principals, specializations in curriculum and instruction, as well as the Graduate Superintendency Certificate. - January 30, 2013 - 360 Education Solutions