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12speak! Truly Shoreditch Start-Up Reached 50K Users Within 6 Months of Operation
Start-up company 12speak! brings Edutainment to a new level with extensive Gamification in Social Language Learning letting users feed their Personal Vocabulary from Social Media and play Language Games online. - August 17, 2012 - 12speak! Ltd
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all new client sales through September 30 to Eden Autism Services. In addition, on Tuesday, July 31 all hair service sales including existing clientele were donated to Eden. More than $1,200 was raised. - August 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Online Placement and Assessment System Sharpens Cognitive Skills of Students Struggling in Math
MyAcademicWorkshop™ is a differentiated online assessment system that helps place students into appropriate mathematics courses and helps increase student engagement and sense of accomplishment for students struggling in mathematics. - August 17, 2012 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
Complete Curriculum Offers the Best Homeschooling Plans with Ultimate Digital Resources
Digital Resources Give Homeschooling Parents a Better Way to Make a Mathematics Lesson Plan. - August 16, 2012 - Complete Curriculum
GCFLearnFree.org’s Reading Program Expands
The newest activity to be added to GCFLearnFree.org's Reading program is a Reading Comprehension activity. - August 16, 2012 - GCFLearnFree.org
Pedagogy, Inc., Introduces New Course Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment
Every 68 seconds another American develops Alzheimer's disease. - August 16, 2012 - Pedagogy, Inc.
Neuroscience Nurses Open New Group on RNsights
Neuroscience Nurses have opened a new group on RNsights, the free online community for critical care nurses. This new subgroup can benefit all members by helping to educate other nurses about neuroscience as well as allowing those with a neurology specialty to connect with each other and share... - August 15, 2012 - RNsights
Hostile Takeover of a Crowdfunding Campaign Threatens Israeli Start Up’s Credibility
sCoolWork’s campaign promoting an innovative web app which improves students' grades while decreasing homework preparation time, has been hijacked by an unknown identifying only as “Chuck.” promoting a profane, self proclaimed “best logo in the world.” - August 15, 2012 - Skills and Knowledge
A + Tutoring's GRE "MD" Becomes Available for Dayton, OH, Area: Mr. Brent Puthoff Now in Centerville and Beavercreek Areas for SAT & ACT Prep
A+ Tutoring/Test Preparation's Brent Puthoff, with his 99th percentile score on the ACT and his perfect Math GRE score, is now available in the Greater Dayton, OH, area for one-on-one tutoring on several subjects, including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and math and science subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics and calculus. A colleague of Michael DiSalvo, the "SAT MD," Brent teaches Mr DiSalvo's system that has helped students to perfect scores. on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. - August 14, 2012 - A+ Tutoring Test Preparation
Education Fund of America™ Launches “Seven C’s of EB-5 Investing” Program-New Program Helps Foreign Nationals Evaluate EB-5 Project Risks and Job Creation
The U.S. EB-5 program helps foreign nationals obtain a Green Card if their investment in a U. S. business creates 10 American jobs. Foreign nationals have, since 2003, invested over $3.1 billion of foreign capital in the U.S. economy, creating well over 65,000 jobs for U.S. workers - all at no cost... - August 12, 2012 - Education Fund of America
Local Behavioral Therapy Center Helps Special Needs Children Go Back to School
Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay provides 7 great tips for parents with children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD or other developmental disorders. - August 12, 2012 - Media Fusion
New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith Becomes 40th Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3760 Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December, and 7 of the Garden State’s 13 Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Wednesday Webinar Presentations Continue with Two-Part Series on Educational Rights
Facilitated by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and presented by author/educator Sue Conners, the webinar on August 15 and 22 will focus on a child’s educational rights and options, as well as denial of services and discipline issues - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
eCompliance Adds Confined Space Awareness Training Course
To help educate employees about the risks and hazards of working in confined spaces, eCompliance has developed a Confined Space Awareness Training Course. This course is available online, is 1.5hrs long and will arm your employees with the knowledge on best practices and procedures to prevent and avoid possible incidents. - August 10, 2012 - eCompliance
GCFLearnFree.org Launches Brand New Information Literacy Program
Information literacy, also called “digital literacy,” “gap skills,” or “21st century skills” is getting more and more attention from educators and employers alike. Many companies are discovering a skills gap in the workforce as many employees lack essential skills between critical thinking and technology. - August 10, 2012 - GCFLearnFree.org
Students on Track for Railway Engineering Career with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, fifty-six students aged 13-14 attended a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course at Askham Bryan College, York. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this... - August 09, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Drive Forward their Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, thirty-six promising young engineers enjoyed a unique hands-on learning experience at Coventry University. Sponsored by the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the 4-day residential course provided students with an... - August 08, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
EF Education First and Moscow State University Announce Research Collaboration
EF Education First (EF) and Moscow State University (MSU) announced today plans to establish research collaboration in the field of English language learning, teaching, and assessment. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Dr. Christopher McCormick, EF’s Senior Vice-President for... - August 07, 2012 - EF Education First
Youngsters Set Sail with the Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
From the 30th July to 2nd August, fifty students from the UK and Saudi Arabia gained a unique insight into nuclear marine engineering. Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer the... - August 05, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Stadia Sports Grill Teams Up with YOUTH AID and Novusport to Host Olympics Viewing Parties on August 10 and 11, 2012
Stadia Sports Grill, a local contemporary sports restaurant and lounge, YOUTH AID, an anti-bullying educational organization, and Novusport, a social media sports game, have partnered to host Olympics viewing parties at all five Houston area Stadia locations (Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy, Cinco Ranch... - August 04, 2012 - YOUTH AID
Florida Tattoo Certification Online Course
Biologix Solutions LLC is now approved by the Florida Department of Health to offer a 100% online tattoo course to obtain a license in Florida. This is the only online course approved by the department. - August 04, 2012 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with The Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 27th July, fifty aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University, students gained a valuable... - August 04, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get to Grips with Nuclear Engineering with The Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, fifty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at the University of Manchester, was organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the Engineering... - August 04, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with The Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, forty aspiring young engineers enjoyed a unique learning experience at Plymouth University. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent four days discovering what is involved in the creation and maintenance of many different types of ships including aircraft carriers, yachts, submarines and commercial ships. - August 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Average2Excellent Launches a New CD Application to Improve Access to Education Among All Sections of the Society
Average2Excellent e-learning venture announces the launch of its comprehensive offline learning tool to meet the growing demand for quality education in the Indian academic arena. Average2Excellent e- learning company based in Navi Mumbai is pleased to announce the launch of a user-friendly CD... - August 02, 2012 - Adarsh E Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3rd Annual Mendham 5K to Feature Official Timing by CompuScore, Youth Advocate "A-Team"
The event will support the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - August 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Advances to State Board of Education for Charter School Consideration
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that its Flemington Academy has advanced to the State Board of Education (SBE) where decision makers will determine whether or not to grant the academy a charter. - August 02, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Lawline.com Selected as 2012 Small Business Awards Finalist
For the past seven years, the New York Enterprise Report has been recognizing the tri-state areas top small businesses for their accomplishments. This year, the New York Enterprise Report is proud to announce Lawline.com as a finalist in the best practice award for technology category. The Best... - August 01, 2012 - FurtherEd
August Sensory Friendly Films Series at AMC Theatres in New Brunswick to Spotlight NJCTS
At 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, visit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders booth at the showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days." - August 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tech4Learning Releases Wixie iPad App
Tech4Learning’s Wixie is now available in the Apple App store for the iPad. - August 01, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Get High Quality Home Schooling Programs with Complete Curriculum
Complete Curriculum Offers Home Schoolers a Better, Cheaper Mathematics Lesson Plan. - August 01, 2012 - Complete Curriculum
CEE Featured at Saudi Petroleum International Dinner
The S-RSI program was developed as a partnership between the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), Saudi Aramco, King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness & Creativity (MAWHIBA), and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). S-RSI is modeled after the internationally acclaimed Research Science Institute (RSI). - August 01, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Digital Vidya to Celebrate Its 102nd Social Media Workshop in Bangalore
Digital Vidya will celebrate its 102nd hands-on Social Media Marketing Workshop in Bangalore on Aug 7-8. - August 01, 2012 - Digital Vidya
Early Adopter Collects Invasive Species, Kudzu Stink Bug, Sells Specimens on BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace
The first collector to collect and sell invasive species on the BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace has collected invasive Kudzu Stink Bugs (Megacopta cribraria). She responded to BioInvaders organic marketing because she wants to find a way to exterminate the Asian stink bug in her backyard, and make some money in the process. - July 31, 2012 - BioInvaders
Homeschooling Opens Doors for Olympian Gymnast Elizabeth “Ebee” Price
Gymnast and homeschooler Elizabeth Price has earned a place as an alternate to the United States Women’s Gymnastics Team, after years of hard work and determination. Both raw talent and vigorous training by Coach Donna Strauss of the Parkettes of Allentown, PA, have led to success for... - July 30, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, 50 students from across the UK attended a residential course to learn more about low carbon energy sources. Sponsored by global energy services company Senergy, this course enabled the 15 and 16 year old students to spend time learning about new, renewable energy sources... - July 29, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Tech4Learning and Tek Data Bring Pics4Learning Images to SNAP Media Searches
The Pics4Learning image library is now integrated into the SNAP search product for education from Tek Data. Pics4Learning is an education-friendly source for over 30,000 copyright-friendly photos teachers and students can use in classroom projects. Students and teachers view over a million images... - July 28, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
GCFLearnFree.org Wins the 2012 MERLOT Classics Award
On July 26, GCFLearnFree.org was awarded the 2012 MERLOT Classics Award for Information Technology at The Sloan Consortium’s 5th Annual International Symposium for Emerging Technologies for Online Learning, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Members of the GCFLearnFree.org team attended the event to... - July 28, 2012 - GCFLearnFree.org
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all hair service sales on Tuesday, July 31 to Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services to meet... - July 27, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19th July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19st July, 50 teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Grade Improving App sCoolWork to Sponsor #140edu, Advocating Social Causes
sCoolWork, an innovative web app which improves students' grades while decreasing homework preparation time, will be offered free for #140edu NYC visitors and those in need. - July 27, 2012 - Skills and Knowledge
CEE’s President Named 100 Top Women Leaders in STEM by U.S. News and STEMConnector
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has contributed to the scientific leadership of this country since it’s founding in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy and civilian uses of nuclear power, and Joann DiGennaro, CEE’s President. Together, they recognized that nurturing young scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science and technology was an essential investment in our national and global future. - July 26, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
eduKan and Biometric Signature ID to Address the Use of Biometrics for Online Student ID Verification at Sloan-C Symposium
Dr. Mark Sarver, CEO of eduKan and Jeff Maynard, CEO of Biometric Signature ID will be presenting their case study during a session in the Digital Learning Environments and Communities track at the Sloan-C 5th Annual International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Online Learning. - July 25, 2012 - EDUKAN
African Education Week and Career Indaba Attract Record Visitor Numbers
A record +6000 education professionals and learners attended this year’s African Education Week and Career Indaba, organised by Cape Town based, Spintelligent, which took place at the Sandton International Convention Centre from 2-4 July. “This year we made sure that we catered to... - July 25, 2012 - African Education Week
Residential Tutoring Now Available from Fleet Tutors
Fleet Tutors, a leading provider of private tuition to students across the UK, now offers residential tutoring for students during the school holidays. - July 24, 2012 - Fleet Tutors
The Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Answers Questions on Private Mortgage Insurance
Is It Worth Paying PMI to Refinance to a Lower Interest Rate? - July 22, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success
Sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry in a four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 22, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace Incorporates in Texas, Visited by United States Department of Agriculture
BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace recently incorporated in Texas as BioInvaders Incorporated. After incorporating, the firm was visited by the United States Department of Agriculture. - July 21, 2012 - BioInvaders