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Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology with the Smallpeice Trust. - July 18, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Latest Child Education & Technology Centers Arrive in Houston
Young Leaders Campus will introduce the most innovative Preschool alternative, after-school programs, enrichment classes, and vocationally-inspired birthday parties- for children from 6 months to 12 years old. - July 17, 2012 - A-Society
Watermark Learning Announces Partnership with Equinox IT
Watermark Learning will partner with Equinox IT to offer training programs in New Zealand. - July 15, 2012 - Watermark Learning
Students Gear Up for Motorsport Engineering Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience and gained a practical insight into the engineering principles, materials and technologies that shape the cutting edge of world professional motorsport. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications at Cardiff University. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services
Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
No Time to Wait for Superman: Educators Prepare to Canvass the Country to Identify What Works in American Schools
Odyssey Initiative will discover and share the practices that exemplary schools and teachers use to inform the development of new schools for historically disadvantaged communities. They believe that an increased national awareness of the best practices and strategic planning of effective teachers will raise the quality of the discussion surrounding education policy as well as our level of achievement nationwide. - July 14, 2012 - Odyssey Initiative
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 26th June to 29th June, sixty eight teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with an electronic engineering course from the Smallpeice Trust. - July 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS is All About Anti-Bullying Awareness
This year’s walk, to support the statewide education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine. - July 12, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Good Shepherd Academy First-Grade Teacher is a NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Educator of the Year
Anita Riccardelli, nominated by 2nd-grade student Erin Miskell and her parents for Riccardelli’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
All Aboard! Rainbow Station Brings on Madison+Main as New Marketing Firm
The Richmond-based marketing firm is now working with early childhood education franchisor. - July 11, 2012 - Rainbow Station
Digital Vidya to Celebrate Its 100th Social Media Workshop in Mumbai
Digital Vidya will celebrate its 100th Social Media Marketing Workshop in Mumbai on July 19-20. - July 11, 2012 - Digital Vidya
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Names DePaul Catholic Spanish Teacher an Educator of the Year
Stacey Gottesman, nominated by sophomore student Grace Hawruk for Gottesman’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 10, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Donate DNA and Help Further Tourette Syndrome Research on July 23-24, August 6-7 at Rutgers University
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program at the Cell and DNA Repository, which the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrom helped found in 2007. - July 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chronic Illness Will be in Focus for July 18 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar
Presented by Dr. Michael C. Zarabi, this webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (EST) and will deal with psychological and educational impacts. - July 08, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Research Taking Place at Rutgers University Impresses Congressman Pallone
Human Genetics Institute Director Dr. Jay Tischfield notes importance of Cell and DNA Repository, which was created through partnership with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. - July 07, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Higher Education Consultants Discuss College Admission Trends
Rana Slosberg, of Slosberg College Solutions LLC in Bridgewater, New Jersey, member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), has returned from HECA’s 15th annual conference held June 19-21 in Florham Park, New Jersey, where more than 200 fellow educational consultants from... - July 07, 2012 - Slosberg College Solutions LLC
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Gets Fifth NJ Congressman to Co-Sponsor Proposed Federal Legislation
During meeting with NJCTS, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen also congratulates District 11 constituent and Ridge High School graduate T.J. Stanley on winning a 2012 Children’s Scholarship. - July 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Eden Autism Services Receives $10,000 for New Playground Equipment
Naples non-profit Eden Autism Services Florida received a $10,000 donation from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church – Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities to purchase playground equipment for Eden's Eimerman Education Center in Naples. Eden's Eimerman Center serves children with autism from grades K-12. - July 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Wixie Selected for Google Chromebook Education App Packs
Wixie, Tech4Learning’s popular student creativity tool, is now available as part of Google’s Education App Packs. The newly released Education App Packs are select groups of recommended web apps for different subjects and grade levels. These packs are available in the Google Chrome... - July 04, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Thousands Attend Co-Located Info360, ON DEMAND and SoMoLo
Thousands attended this year’s co-located info360, ON DEMAND and SoMoLo, seeking technologies and insights to address today's exploding social and digital media platforms. Following the event, Questex, the owner and producer of all three shows, announces the launch of Content ON DEMAND, a two-day sponsored conference focusing on the lifecycle of content from consumption through delivery that will take place in Spring 2013. - July 03, 2012 - info360
"F" is for Family and Fun at NJCTS' 8th Annual YMCA Camp Bernie Retreat Weekend
Nearly 200 families gathered for a time of relaxtion, arts, crafts, games, activities and a chance to learn more about Tourette Syndrome from experts and each other at the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome event. - July 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Westlake Preparatory School & Westlake Academy Open House Dates & Seminar Series
Westlake Preparatory School & Westlake Academy for Special Needs Students is conducting a Series of "Open House" Events for the public featuring "Pointers for Parents' Family" Seminars - June 30, 2012 - Westlake Preparatory School & Academy
Two North Texas Homeschool Seniors Receive Scholarships from NTHEN
Homeschool students honored with $500 scholarships from the North Texas Home Educators' Network (NTHEN) and Learning for Life. - June 29, 2012 - North Texas Home Educators' Network
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Salon will donate 100% of all new client sales through September 30 and all sales on July 31. 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... - June 29, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Tourette Syndrome Campers Share Their Camp Bernie Experiences, Say Why Family Retreat Weekend is so Valuable
Eighth annual event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome attracted nearly 200 families, including first-timers and longtime veterans. - June 23, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
4 Ways to Help Your Kids Beat the Summer Slump
John Russo, of Club Z! Tutoring in Nassau, gives parents 4 quick, easy tips to turn the summer brain drain into a fun learning experience for the whole family. - June 23, 2012 - Club Z! of Nassau
The BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace Opens for Business
BioInvaders, Invasive Species Marketplace recently opened for business. The mission of BioInvaders is to remove invasive species from the environment by turning them into science products. - June 22, 2012 - BioInvaders
EmployIndy Expands Employer Tools to the Web
EmployIndy today announced the launch of a new website that will give employers 24/7 access to tools and information to help start, develop and expand their business and grow their workforce. Indianapolis employers can visit www.WorkOneBusinessSolutions.com anytime to use the employer toolbox, find... - June 22, 2012 - EmployIndy
IROC2 and Roll Casino Night to Prevent Cyber Bullying a Winner
The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication held their 2nd Annual Fundraising Event to prevent Cyber Crime and Bullying on June 16, 2012 at the Happy Hour Club in Maple Shade, NJ. The evening saluted the multi-award winning nonprofit’s growth and success, providing over... - June 22, 2012 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
81 High School Scholars “Rickoids” to Participate in the Research Science Institute at MIT
CEE’s Research Science Institute (RSI) was inaugurated in 1984, and is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). RSI is a six week summer enrichment program that emphasizes advanced theory and research in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - June 22, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
fischertechnik STEM Lab Programs Available for Middle and High Schools
Studica, the education source for software and technology products, is pleased to announce that two new fischertechnik STEM Lab programs are now available for pre-order. Studica is excited to offer this standards-based curriculum that involves inquiry, design and problem solving developed for use... - June 22, 2012 - Studica
PriorITize Expands Skills of ESTs Through Level 2 and Level 3 Training and Certification Career-Advancing Training Available at No Cost to Employers and Employees
Career-advancing training is available to Electronic Systems Technicians with industry experience through a local job training and placement initiative called PriorITize. Central Indiana employers can recommend employees who would benefit from additional knowledge of electronic systems skills. Training is available at no cost to employers and qualified trainees. - June 22, 2012 - EmployIndy
Team USA Selected for Premier International Biology Olympiad National Finals Held 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. - June 22, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
LA Fitness and the Pavilion Shops Host Stay Fit! for Autism
On Saturday, June 30th, Stay Fit! and LA Fitness, in conjunction with the Pavilion merchants, is holding the first annual “Stay Fit for Autism” event at the Pavilion Shops in North Naples from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the benefit of Eden Autism Services. Pavilion merchants are joining together to raise awareness and funds for Eden Autism Services while encouraging activities that promote wellness of mind, body and spirit. - June 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Registration Now Open for 3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS Event in Mendham
Official 5K family run/walk will take place Saturday, November 3, at Borough Park and will benefit the education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - June 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Catasauqua's Bridgeway Academy Valedictorian Receives Laurels and Heads to College - at Age 14
With a vocabulary as extensive as Bridgeway Academy Valedictorian Manisha Verma’s, there is one small word glaringly absent in her own personal dictionary: can’t. The Texas teenager recently traveled to Catasauqua, Pennsylvania to receive her degree and accept the honor of class... - June 20, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Alive in the World Concert Raises $45,000 to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
15th annual concert featured Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell. The 2012 Alive in the World Concert featuring acclaimed singers-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell raised $45,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida. The concert and auction on April 14 at The Philharmonic Center... - June 20, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Bridgeway Academy Held Its 23rd Commencement Ceremony
Graduates from across the country traveled to the Lehigh Valley to take part in Bridgeway Academy’s commencement exercises held Saturday, June 2 at 2PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Catasauqua, PA. - June 18, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Publishes Article on the American Community College
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service is a vocal advocate of the community college as an alternative to expensive colleges and universities. His latest essay addresses the role of the community college in bridging the education gap. - June 16, 2012 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Digital Vidya to Celebrate 100th Social Media Workshop Across India
Digital Vidya will celebrate its 100th Social Media Workshop milestone by organizing workshops across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. - June 16, 2012 - Digital Vidya
Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman Helps NJCTS Gain Joint Resolution for Rutgers Sharing Repository
Top representative from New Jersey 16th legislative district also presents New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders with Governor’s Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation. - June 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Southern University Baton Rouge Offers a New Online Degree Program: Executive Master of Public Administration
Southern University Baton Rouge increases online degree program offerings with the addition of Executive Master of Public Administration - June 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
American Journal Experts Launches Author Resources Site, AJE Expert Edge
American Journal Experts (AJE) has launched a new author resources site, AJE Expert Edge (http://expertedge.journalexperts.com) to help international researchers get published. Created by writing and publishing experts on AJE’s staff, the site will offer free articles on topics like writing a manuscript, creating figures, choosing the right journal, and navigating changes in the publishing industry. - June 10, 2012 - American Journal Experts
Wixie Update Lets Users Sign in with Google Accounts
Tech4Learning has released an update to Wixie that allows organizations to use Google Accounts for authenticating users. - June 10, 2012 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
info360 Conference Keynotes Address Data Overload and the Danger of Silos
The IT sector faces enormous challenges in both managing the volume of data generated from different devices and overcoming outdated company structures. At info360 (June 13-14, Jacob Javits Convention Center), these hurdles will be addressed in keynote sessions by Whitney Tidmarsh Bouck, Enterprise General Manager, Box and Michael Peachey, Director of Social Enterprise Solutions Marketing, salesforce.com. - June 09, 2012 - info360
Confessions of an A-D-Diva-Midlife in the Non-Linear Lane Wins First Prize in 2012 Indie Book Awards
The first book about ADHD women diagnosed at age 40 or older, “Confessions of an ADDiva-Midlife in the Non-linear Lane”(2011 Passionate Possibility Press) has won First Prize for Women’s Issues in the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards®, the “Sundance”... - June 09, 2012 - The ADDiva Network
Cyclist Completes 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
On Sunday, May 27, Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco completed his 1,800 mile journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. - June 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Advance LA's 2012 Summer College Institute for Young Adults with Special Needs
Advance LA's Summer College Institute is an exciting program for young people with unique challenges, preparing for life after high school. - June 08, 2012 - Advance LA / The Help Group
Mark Breland Foundation Issues a Call for Doctors, Medical Instituions and Other Medical Personnel to Work with Fighters on the East Coast
Mark Breland is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the Welterweight Division , five time New York Golden Gloves champion, two time WBA Welterweight Champion accomplished actor, and philanthropist. The Mark Breland Foundation has a stake in the lives of fighters before, during and after their careers. - June 07, 2012 - The Mark Breland Foundation